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Shutdown hits SMU, Dallas

The government shutdown went into effect Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. after the House and Senate failed to pass a budget by the Oct. 1 deadline. Now, federal employees across the country are temporarily without jobs — and pay — including many at the Bush Library and Museum.

After days of speculation, optimism on the part of Bush Center President Margaret Spellings, as reported in The Dallas Morning News, and no comment by former President George W. Bush, the doors to both the Presidential Library and Museum were locked Tuesday morning.

Political Science Professor Matthew Wilson said that the closure of parts of the Bush Center (the Institute and other foundation-run portions remain open) should be some of the

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The George W. Bush Library, along with all other Presidential Libraries, is currently closed as a result of the government shutdown.

only direcet backlash to the SMU community, save those families employed by the federal government.

“The immediate impact of the shutdown for most people, both in Dallas and nationally, will be minimal,” Wilson said. “I suspect that this impasse will be resolved fairly quickly.”

With the U.S. government on hold until resolutions are reached, and with the economy taking a hit with each passing day of the shutdown, Wilson believes a solution will be reached “in a matter of days.”

“Republicans will pay too high a political price if it persists longer than that,” Wilson said. “Polls show that most Americans are with them in opposing Obamacare, but also that most think [a shutdown] is the wrong way to address those concerns.”

Wilson explained one likely end to the stalemate would “seem to be a bill to fund the

government in exchange for a promise of a separate” vote that would delay the “implementation of Obamacare.”

“This would ... force Democratic Senators to stand up and be counted in favor of moving ahead with the unpopular healthcare law which is what many Republicans want,” Wilson said.

Professor and Director of SMU’s Center for Presidential History Jeffrey Engel spoke to the standoff between the president and Congress now unfolding from the perspective of roles and perceptions of each.

In D.C., it appears to be a question of either a refusal to negotiate or an insistence by the President to stand behind decisions.

“[Americans] want a President to be strong, decisive and to stand his ground,” Engel said.

Whether one places blame

on congressional members or the President Barack Obama, Engel explained that, “neither side will come out of this with a shining reputation.”

“They will all be tarnished to some extent by their inability to complete the basic functions of government,” Engel said. “The last time there was a government shutdown of this magnitude, the president is likely to appear in the end bigger and more powerful by sticking to his stated agenda.”

Instead, based on patterns of history and perspectives on power roles of the nations leader versus a body of varied representatives, Engel said the legislators blocking the budget on the basis of Healthcare “are likely to appear petty, unprofessional, and ultimately less interested in the public good.”

“History does not treat roadblocks to progress kindly,” Engel said.

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and the three fellow Republicans vying to take his post kept things largely civil during a debate Tuesday night — often struggling to find key areas of disagreement. Dewhurst, who oversees the state Senate, bragged about helping secure nearly 50 tax cuts since taking office in 2003. He is seeking re-election after losing a 2012 U.S. Senate race to Ted Cruz.

State Sen. Dan Patrick, a tea party favorite from Houston, vowed to ram red-meat conservative proposals through the Legislature if elected, including allowing carrying guns on college campuses and expanding school choice to let parents use state funding to pull their children out of struggling, traditional public schools in favor of charters or religious and private alternatives.

Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson said he wouldn’t allow “environmental Nazis” to use federal and state wildlife protections to limit oil and natural gas exploration, but also stressed that he was not a single-issue candidate. Todd Staples, the state’s agricultural commissioner, said he has successfully stood up for ranchers on the Texas-Mexico border whose property was in danger of being overrun by drug cartels.

“If you’re looking to vote for the nicest guy up here, it’s going to be four-way split,” Patrick told a crowd of about 200.

But Patrick, who Dewhurst appointed head of the powerful Senate Education Committee for this past legislative session, later took a swipe at the lieutenant governor, saying he’d used his position to choose too many Democratic committee heads.

“I’m not going to let the Democrats run the Texas Senate,” Patrick said. Because of a dispersed question-answer format, Dewhurst wasn’t given a chance to respond directly.

Sparks flew at a previous debate when Patrick made a similar argument. Dewhurst shot back then that Democrats didn’t lead any important committees — drawing the ire of San Antonio Democratic

Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, who chairs a veterans affairs committee.

No major Democratic candidate has yet declared to run for lieutenant governor, but Van De Putte has been mentioned as a possible contender. If no one in the crowded Republican field wins at least 50 percent of the votes cast in the March primary, meanwhile, the top-two finishers will advance to a runoff.

Tuesday’s debate was sponsored by the United Republicans of Harris County and the Texas Federation of Republican Women. Asked what was the worst mistake he’d made in office, Dewhurst said he now jokes when addressing police groups that it’s “much better to talk to police officers in person than on the phone.”

That drew loud laughter and was a reference to Dewhurst recently calling police in a Dallas suburb and trying to insert his influence after his niece was arrested for shoplifting. He added Tuesday: “What would you do if it’s Saturday night and two relatives call you crying?”

Another laugh line came when Patterson was asked if he would support a proposal to better track so-called “dark money” political contributions statewide. He replied simply: “Yes.”

A bill approved by the Legislature but vetoed by Gov. Rick Perry would have required some politically active nonprofits to disclose their major donors. Fielding the same question, Patrick noted that releasing the names of key donors to anti-abortion groups and other organizations working on politically sensitive matters could lead to boycotts of certain businesses. He said it was especially important for interests who stand up for “pro-life, pro-family, pro-Christian values.”

Staples also talked openly about religion, reminding the crowd that our rights “come from God not man” and are enshrined in the U.S. Constitution.

“The bigger government gets the more it infringes on those rights,” Staples said, promising to stamp out “waste and inefficiencies” in every state agency, even if he has to summon their heads to his office every week.

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STUDENT LIFE

University Park Fire Department hosts dorm burn demonstration

The SMU Boulevard was on fire Tuesday evening during a mock dormitory fire. The University Park Fire Department visited the SMU campus to enforce fire safety using live demonstration.

Before the fire, students huddled around the two simulated dorm rooms, created specifically for the fire demonstration. The layouts of the two rooms were designed to mimic the actual dorms here on campus. Both of the rooms housed a bed, a desk and chair, as well as books, a trashcan and both were slightly messy.

The representative speaker for the fire department explained the whole process. During the first trial, the firefighters would act as though a candle fell into the trashcan to begin the fire.

Within a couple seconds, the fire alarm sounded and smoke arose out of the first dorm. Within minutes, the fire was spreading into other parts of the room and completely demolished the walls and furniture while black ash

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covered the area.Tally DeVuono, a SMU

marketing student, “was amazed at how quickly the fire began and completely overtook the whole room,” she said. “As a student living independently, it is a great idea to promote fire safety and potential ways to avoid it.”

During the second trial of the mock fire, there was a sprinkler system placed inside the room in order to demonstrate the different effects safety precautions can have

on an area or person.The second room was illustrated

just as the first, the candle started the flames and it began to spread. Once the fire alarm began to sound, the sprinkler system kicked into action and was able to catch the fire in time, before it spread tremendously.

The speaker said that the sprinkler system was installed in all of the rooms on campus.

“It is comforting to know we are living in a safe environment.”

Emma Birrell said, SMU Marketing student; relieved as she watched the flames disappear.

The firefighters, police officers and speaker discussed ways to prevent fires and how to act in case involved in one.

In all, the students were amazed at how little it takes to create a fire and were glad to have the opportunity to experience one first hand, while being told pointers and safety precautions along the way.

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Haute Hippie at Nieman Marcus

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From leather and lace to spots and stripes, “Rocker Chic” and “Animal Magnetism” are on trend at Neiman Marcus this fall fashion season. A perfect compliment to these trends – designer, Trish Wescoat Pound of Haute Hippie made a personal appearance at CUSP by Neiman Marcus NorthPark on Thursday.

“Haute Hippie is the ultimate boho-chic. It’s bohemian, it’s whimsical and it honestly adds a whole layer of design to the floor,” said Petra Bradshaw, department manager at CUSP.

Haute Hippie is a favorite for many Neiman Marcus and CUSP shoppers, so guests were excited to see an expanded collection available during the event at the newly renovated store.

Pound was equally excited to showcase her collection in the store.

“I think that Neiman’s is one of the most important department stores in the world,” said the Haute Hippie designer.

“The service and the people are amazing. The customers comes in and expect a certain experience, and they’re going to have that experience at Neiman’s – it’s elevated.”

One aspect that may set Pound apart from her fellow designers is her amiable character.

Pound spent the afternoon personally styling and getting to know her CUSP shoppers. Not many customers can say they were personally styled by the designer of the brand they were shopping, and even less can say it was an experience similar to that with Pound. At one point, the designer ran to the changing room to put on a new dress so a customer could try on the jumpsuit she was wearing at the time. Of course, the customer happily made

the purchase.“Trish has an energy that is to

be envied,” Bradshaw said. “She is so personable, so

engaged and so excited about her collection.”

Pound gained experience working for distinguished fashion brands such as Theory, Michael Kors, Liz Claiborne and Laundry by Design prior to launching Haute Hippie in 2008.

The brand started with only five employees and has grown to 50 employees in such a short matter of time. Haute Hippie is sold in over 300 stores worldwide and has become a go-to label for contemporary fashion shoppers.

The Haute Hippie girl’s style is edgy yet relatable.

Haute Hippie’s fall collection was inspired by the idea of the “Venus Rising,” the cycle of life, and the notion that we are forever evolving and changing.

The collection is comprised of elaborate embellishments, whimsical prints and a juxtaposition of both bold and delicate fabrics and materials.

Pound loves layering, mixing prints and converting her fashions from day to night.

“I think if someone is going to buy something you have to give them value,” Pound said.

“So everything we do, we think a lot about the different ways the garment can be

worn giving each piece a little added value.”

This diversity within the brand is suited perfectly for the CUSP shopper. Bradshaw, who dresses girls and women from 14- to

90-years-old, said she finds that Haute Hippie is transitional for all ages in between.

“What’s great about Haute Hippie is they have fun little mini skirts, and then amazing beaded jackets that appeal to a totally different clientele,” Bradshaw said.

Not only is Pound a talented designer, but she also is quite insightful in giving wisdom to those wanting to enter the fashion industry.

“Whatever decision you make, whatever you want to be, whatever you are now and whatever you will be one day… it all has to be done with a great deal of love and passion,” Pound said.

“Learn as much as you can because the more you know – whatever you want to be – you’re going to be better at that.”

For more information about Haute Hippie and Pound, visit hautehippie.com.

WEDNESDAYOctober 2

Family WeekendVolleyball vs. Louisville, Ded-man Center, 7 p.m.Fish Fry, The Varsity, 5 p.m.

THURSDAYOctober 3

FRIDAYOctober 4

SATURDAYOctober 5

SUNDAYOctober 6

MONDAYOctober 7

SMU Suture Clinic, Dedman Life Sciences room 110, 5 p.m.

Why I am a Christian, Hughes-Trigg Varsity, 8 p.m.“Man of Steel” Screening, Hughes-Trigg Theater, 8 p.m.

Family WeekendFootball vs. Rutgers, Ford Stadium, 11 a.m.

Theta 5K, Moody Coliseum, 8:30 a.m.Volleyball vs. Cincinnati, Ded-man Center, 1 p.m.

Men’s Golf, USTA Futures, Houston, Texas

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2, 2013

5:54 PM. Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. Annette Caldwell Sim-mons Hall. A student was referred to the Student Conduct Officer for underage drinking. Closed.

12:23 AM. Public Intoxica-tion/Possession of Fictitious License or ID. Patterson Hall/Front Door. A student was cited, arrested and booked into the University Park jail for being intoxicated in public. The student was also referred to the Student Conduct Officer. Closed.

1:29 AM. Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. Smith Hall. A student was referred to the Student Conduct Officer for underage drinking. Closed.

1:55 AM. Fire Alarm/Tampering w/Fire Protection Systems. Phi Gamma Delta House. An unknown individual discharged a fire extinguisher in the entry way of the house causing the fire alarm system to activate. UPFD and officers responded. Closed.

2:05 AM. Fire Alarm. McElvaney Hall. Officers and UPFD responded to burnt food in a microwave that caused the fire alarm system to activate. Closed.

2:48 AM. Criminal Mischief. Beta Theta Pi House. Criminal mischief was reported at this location. Open.

2:25 AM. Public Intoxication/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Park Cities Plaza. A non affiliated individual was cited, arrested and booked into the Dallas County Jail for being intoxicated in public and for having drug paraphernalia. Closed.

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Haute Hippie takes Neiman Marcus

“Whatever decision you make, whatever you want to be, what-ever you are now and whatever you will be one day… it all has to be done with a great deal of love and passion.”— Trish Westcoat Pound, Haute Hippie designer, creative director

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This bejeweled sweater takes shoppers from class to cocktail hour.

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Haute Hippie Designer and Creative Director Trish Wescoat Pound poses for a photo with Petra Bradshaw, department manager at CUSP.

Pound’s employees listen to rock music while they work in New York.

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METROPOLITAN

In January of 1963, if most people who lived outside Dallas were asked what they knew about the city, most would not have a clue. But after Nov. 22, that would all change.

Hugh Aynesworth, a reporter for The Dallas Morning News, was not given an assignment the day John F. Kennedy came to Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963. Aynesworth decided to explore the crowded streets and left the almost-empty office in order to get a close-up view of the president. As he came to the corner where JFK was expected to be, he saw multiple “anti-Kennedy posters all around the street.”

Aynesworth recalls that people were “nervous even before JFK got to Dallas because many people did not like him and what he stood for.”

A man named Robert Surrey paid a local print shop to print 5,000 copies of a wanted for treason poster. The poster had a giant picture of JFK’s face and could be found all throughout the city on the morning before the assassination.

Nowadays, it is strange to think of Dallas as a “city of hate,” as it was often called in print. The aftermath of the JFK assassination hit Dallas hard, and left it in pieces.

Many people from around the world blamed the city for the assassination and wrote hate letters to the Dallas leaders in order to voice their opinions. These hate letters documenting this painful time are archived in Southern Methodist University’s DeGolyer Library.

Pamalla Anderson, a public service reference for the DeGolyer Library, believes that many people thought there was a reason the assassination occurred in Dallas.

“The letters were very hateful,” she said. “Many blamed the city because of the political atmosphere at the time.”

Bruce Tomaso, the assistant metro editor of The Dallas Morning News, believes that certain Dallas

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people had an intense dislike for JFK because “he stood for everything they feared.”

During the time of JFK’s presidency, many people from the city were against him due to his religious and liberal views, his sophistication and his privileged life.

At this time, “they had a distrust in Washington and believed it was an evil force wanting to poke its nose in other people’s business,” Tomaso said. Dallas was a city where “goofy political views were not considered bizarre, but considered to be completely normal.”

During the 1960s, newspapers were very effective sources for connecting with a city and its people. According to Tomaso, the publisher for The Dallas Morning News, Ted Dealey, believed that it was acceptable to have “crazy stuff to go on, and not do anything about it.”

On the morning of the assassination, Dealey printed a front-page article that to some was considered to be bad taste. The article, now on display at The Sixth Floor Museum, has an uninviting black border with a headline that reads “Welcome Mr. Kennedy to Dallas.”

“The headline of the article was

sarcastic and did not welcome the president at all,” Tomaso said. “The gist of the article was that it was very insulting and strident, and Dealey did not see the problem with it.”

Dealey used his position as publisher to reflect his views and “create a political environment where it was acceptable to be an extremist and to call [Kennedy] a liar and fool in an editorial,” Tomaso said.

The assassination of JFK was often referred to in published works as a “shot heard around the world.” The U.S. nation not only grieved together, but collectively blamed Dallas as being the “city that killed Kennedy.”

After Kennedy’s death, Dallas image was destroyed and needed a new leader to help the city move forward.

Shortly after the assassination, former President of Texas Instruments Erik Jonsson stepped up to the plate and became the new mayor of Dallas.

Jonsson saw the potential that Dallas possessed and knew the city would have success if it could revamp its image.

In 1965, Jonsson created a program called “Goals for Dallas”

that was intended to reform and rebuild Dallas. “It turned out that goal setting intrigued Dallas people in general,” Jonsson said at a Texas Instruments’ conference. “They needed something to do, to talk about, and to work with that was as far apart from the assassination and it’s grieving as it could possibly be. I think we were fortunate to hit on this, and we took full advantage of it.”

With the help of many Dallas citizens and other influential leaders, Jonsson molded Dallas from the ground up and elevated it from its lowest historical point to one of the nation’s most beloved cities.

The city will never be able to shake the assassination of JFK, but instead of staying the nation’s “city of hate,” Dallas has risen above the hate letters and is now a city where many people in the world come to visit The Sixth Floor Museum to remember JFK’s life and legacy.

Aynesworth will be moderating a panel on How the JFK Assassination Changed North Texas Media in The 2013 Rosine Smith Sammons Lecture in Media Ethics. The speech will be held on Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. in Caruth Auditorium. For ticket information call 214.768.ARTS.

Glass cases shimmer slightly under low lighting. Several books sit inside each case, their pages yellowed with age. Footsteps echo on the hard floors as visitors examine each artifact.

The Fifty Women exhibit displays more than 50 books from the late Middle Ages to the beginning of the 20th century that were written, produced, owned or inspired by women. The books on display were selected from the 50,000 items in Bridwell Library’s Special Collections.

“This [exhibit] is new and different,” said Dr. Eric White, curator of Special Collections. “It’s not the usual topic for the history of books.”

Some of the books visitors may recognize, while others are more obscure. Included in the exhibit are Harriet Beacher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” a biography of Joan of Arc and a book of poems written by Phillis Wheatley.

Wheatley was a slave during the time she wrote these poems. Her only education was from her slave owner’s children, from whom she learned to read and write. “Then, the spark of genius came out and she was writing poetry,” White said. “She was held up as an exception, an amazing one.” Wheatley’s book, published in 1773, was the first publication of any kind by an African-American woman.

Pamela Patton, chair and associate professor of the Department of Art History, believes that seeing the book in person can bring the author’s story to life.

Considering Wheatley’s story, Patton said, “you think ‘what kind of society was that, what was that like? ...How must

it have felt for her? I think it really brings those questions to life much more powerfully to sit and stand in front of the book itself.”

Gaining a better understanding of the women featured in the exhibit is not the only thing visitors can learn.

“[The exhibit] is worth seeing because even now, after nearly a half-century of modern feminism, we live in a male-dominant world,” said Beth Newman, program director of Gender Studies. “We need to be reminded of women’s contributions to culture and society.”

As evidenced by this exhibit, women have influenced culture more than most people realize.

Along with how women affected the particular era in which they lived, the exhibit also highlights the growth of women’s roles in society over the centuries.

“This exhibit shows how women’s role has evolved from one of pious religious figure in the Middle Ages, to daring revolutionary in our own lifetime,” SMU junior Alexandra Day said. “Throughout history women have played an important part in the onward march of civilization, whether that part consists of recording history via a printing press or influencing it through her own actions.”

The exhibit shows the history of women’s lives through their books, White said. “We wanted to be inclusive of women in history and…get away from whether they’re women or not because they are interesting…figures. We called it ‘Fifty Women’ to emphasize [the individuals] more than the history of books.”

The Fifty Women exhibit is located on campus in Bridwell Library at the Perkins School of Theology and is open to visitors until until Dec. 13, 2013.

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On Monday, the SMU OUTlaw student organization held a “Post-DOMA Blue Ribbon Panel” to discuss the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling this past June in the United States v. Windsor case and what it means for the LGBT community.

In June, DOMA, the Defense of Marriage Act — which barred the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriage legalized by states — was ruled unconstitutional in what was finally a “step in the right direction,” said Dustin Delagarza, SMU law student and Secretary of OUTlaw.

With the law ruled unconstitutional, same-sex couples are now able to collect the thousands of benefits that they previously were not allowed to receive under the

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Defense of Marriage Act.The panel, which was

comprised of four top law speakers with backgrounds in the fight for equality, discussed everything from the Windsor ruling to what Texas has to do as a state to improve their own laws regarding same-sex marriage.

Lawyers Paul Castillo, staff attorney at Lambda Legal; Steve Rudner, board member of Equality Texas; Timothy Thomas, board member of Human Rights Campaign; and Nicholas Palmer, assistant city attorney in Dallas, were the speakers on the panel and all touched on certain aspects of the case.

Castillo gave a background on the case at hand before passing the torch to Rudner who then stated although this was a step in the right direction for the LGBT community, Texas still has a long way to go.

Rudner, whose own teenage son is gay, stated that laws like the anti-sodomy law, while considered unconstitutional by the federal government, is still “on the books” in Texas and still prevents same-sex couples from kissing in public.

“People often say that since the law was deemed unconstitutional, even though it is on the books, that [Texas law] shouldn’t matter,” Rudner explained. “Well, for a same-sex couple in El Paso who were kissing in front of a police officer and then arrested, it does matter.”

Thomas, who has been married to his partner for nearly a year now, is excited to finally reap the benefits that the federal government was withholding from him for so long.

“My husband and I were married last April and today I signed our [minute] return so we’ll be able to finally get a larger return,” Thomas said.

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Men are sparse on the SMU campus. I don’t mean to say that people of the male persuasion are difficult to find, because there are certainly many boys running around SMU. However, manhood is something that has become increasingly disrespected and marginalized in modern society, and the perpetuation of adolescence and boyhood has become the ideal. We can see this very clearly through our culture on campus.

What is manhood? When a boy becomes a man he adopts certain characteristics that distinguish him from his boyhood. He wants to provide for a family. He works diligently to earn money for his family or the family he will one day have. He carries certain convictions that he does not stray from. He knows his own mind and makes rational decisions. He makes commitments and keeps his word. He leads with quiet assurance and a strong sense of purpose and faith. His main resolve in this life is not to have “fun.” He does not live in order to satisfy his own needs, but the needs of those he cares for. He is not selfish but loving and devoted. If you feel like I’m subtly pointing to the family dynamic then you are spot on in your analysis. Yes, being a man means you get married. The mere fact that I have to line out what it means to be a man for fear of lack of knowledge among my male peers simply reinforces my contention that manhood is decaying in modern society.

I admit most of the definitions of manhood I find are from the Bible. Obviously, if you do not believe in the Bible, then I am probably going to be hard pressed to convince you of the importance of manhood. So take from this article what you may. That being said, in the Bible there was no transition period between boyhood and manhood. You grew up, got

married and started leading a family. You didn’t date to “have a good time,” there was an intention and purpose in pursuing a woman: family. Now don’t misunderstand me. I am certainly not advocating rash decisions when it comes to matrimony. However, I am encouraging a matrimonial mindset. Be intentional in your pursuit of women — this is a defining trait of manhood.

I have a few theories as to where this perpetuation of boyhood took its roots. Because until fairly recently the family dynamic of husband, wife and children was generally regarded with esteem. The feminist movement did have its place in history, I will say. Women were, to some degree, oppressed by men. Women did deserve the vote, and they did and still do deserve equal pay for equal work. However, modern radical feminism is nothing but a popularized contrarian group that glorifies the debasement of men and their roles as fathers. According to our justice system, mothers are the primary concern in a child’s upbringing and it is now legal for a mother to terminate a pregnancy even if a father wishes to see his child come to fruition and live a full life. These abhorring social constructs are both a result of the feminist movement. The modern women’s rights movement has put women at the forefront of every issue and left men utterly powerless.

And what happens to men who live in a world where they search for respect to validate themselves but don’t find it? They find it in meaningless, noncommittal sex with strangers. And what are the physical and emotional repercussions of casual sex?

Endless.Men of SMU, embrace your

virility fearlessly and lead your peers honorably.

McClaran is a first-year majoring in English and accounting.

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POLITICS

the Capitol and the Capitol Visitors Center as part of the government shutdown.

For the first time in close to 20 years, the government has shut down. The historical inability of President Obama to negotiate with House Republicans has reached its inevitable end. Now, there is only one question to be answered: Whose fault is this?

This question will no doubt be asked hundreds of times on cable news over the course of the (hopefully short) shutdown and the answers will largely depend on the partisan allegiance of the people being asked. Sean Hannity on Fox News will blame Harry Reid and President Obama, Chris Matthews on MSNBC will blame Republicans, Piers Morgan on CNN will blame the AR-15 assault rifle.

First, the shutdown won’t be that bad. Its effect on most Americans will be severely limited, and it is unlikely to last more than a few days. There

will be some inconveniences. Vacationing tourists will find national parks and presidential libraries closed across the country, for example. NASA will be shut down too, but for the most part the kinds of programs that will be temporarily halted are such necessities as “The U.S. Board on Geographic Names,” the “Indian Arts and Crafts Board” and the “Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee.”

Second, while finding someone to blame for this will be important to electoral politics in 2014, it isn’t the disaster that the media wants people to think it is. It isn’t going to cause much pain. But the blame should still be assigned.

Truthfully, everyone involved is to blame, at least in part. The Tea Party caucus in the House and Senate has been acting as if they have much more power than they really do. John Boehner has been completely unable to control and unify his caucus. Harry Reid has refused to act as

if Republicans exist at all. And President Obama hasn’t led the way a president should.

President Bush had plenty of disagreements with Congressional Democrats during his time as president, but somehow he was able to avoid ever coming to this point. Obama’s entire presidency has been defined by a pattern of economic brinksmanship, a de facto requirement that all deals be made at the absolute last minute. One of the central skills necessary in leading is the ability to negotiate and compromise. President Obama can’t place all the blame on Republicans, he’s just as much at fault as they are.

The truth is that no one involved felt like they needed to avoid the shutdown, because everyone involved was secretly hoping the other parties involved would get the blame. The willingness to do something so drastic just in the hopes that your opponents will get the blame for it is wildly irresponsible.

The Ted Cruz wing of the Republican Party has a slightly more acceptable reason to hope for a shutdown. The Tea Party hopes to prove to Americans that a smaller government isn’t something to be feared. Sure, there are big important government programs, but there are many programs, and committees and boards that are completely unnecessary. For congressmen who want budget cuts, reminding the American people of programs they won’t miss is a solid strategy, even if it is a bit of an extreme and risky way to do it.

Thankfully, most shutdowns only last a few days. With any luck this will all be over soon and we can return to the status quo of merely going up to the edge of the cliff, instead of pushing each other off it and hoping it looks like they jumped.

Keene is a senior majoring in political science, economics and public policy.

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Pushing each other off the cliff

“To be in a drug deal, you need to know what you can spend, what you need to re-up. Or if you want to start some sort of barbershop

or car wash—those were the businesses back then. Things you can get in easily to get out

of [that] life. At some point, you have to have an exit strategy, because your window is very

small; you’re going to get locked up or you’re going to die.”

—Jay Z on how being a drug dealer prepared

him for being a sports agent

“They’ve shut down the government over an ideological crusade to deny affordable health insurance to millions of Americans. In other

words, they demanded a ransom just for doing their jobs.”

—President Barack Obama, placing the blame for

the government shutdown on Republicans

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Mustangs honored after weekend games

MATTHEW COSTAAssociate Sports Editor

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While the SMU Mustangs volleyball team, 10-5, (2-0 in American Athletic Conference play) and women’s soccer team, 6-4, (1-1 in AAC) have begun their 2013 campaign with a flurry of success, they’ve been helped in a major way by volleyball outside hitter Caroline Young and first-year soccer forward Kelsey Gorney.

Young won her second consecutive AAC player of the week award, becoming the first player in Conference history to do so, after her 17 kills and 15 digs against Rutgers in a 3-1 Mustangs’ win on Sunday.

Her performance was notable, considering she had helped SMU to its first conference victory on Friday against the University of Connecticut Huskies, sweeping them 3-0.

The junior from Brenham,

Texas had another 15 kills against UConn, making her just one of two players in the AAC to average five kills per set in conference. Her team-best 194 kills overall places her in fifth for the conference at 3.46 per set.

Meanwhile, Gorney became the second player on the Mustangs to win a conference award, being named the AAC Rookie of the Week.

The recognition came after the Carrollton-native netted the game-winning goal for SMU on Sunday, as the team defeated conference opponent Temple, 1-0.

Gorney ranks second on the team in goals scored with five, including three game-winners, and also totals 11 points.

As American Athletic Conference play continues for the teams, both Young and Gorney will need to continue their mid-season form in order to give their respective groups the final push into the latter portion of the season.

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Women perfect in AAC debutDEMETRIO TENIENTE

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Led by Caroline Young’s 32 kills, The Lady Mustangs opened up American Athletic Conference play with a pair of decisive victories over Connecticut (3-0) and Rutgers (3-1).

The Mustangs swept Connecticut for the team’s sixth 3-0 win of the season. The Match ended eight minutes before any other AAC game, making the Mustangs’ victory the first in AAC history.

Avery Acker posted her fifth double-double of the season with 37 assists and 12 digs against the Huskies.

With their heads held high, the Lady Mustangs looked toward Rutgers to pick up another victory.

Against Rutgers, the duo of Maddie Lozano and Young combined for 21 kills in the 3-1 victory over the Scarlet Knights.

SMU ended the match in the

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SMU’s Caroline Young (8) received her second straight conference player of the week award.

fourth set with a 25-15 win. The Mustangs trailed 7-4, but scored eight straight to take a 12-7 lead.

Once an 8-1 run pushed the Mustang lead to 10 (22-12), the Mustangs matched points with

Rutgers to end the match.The Lady Mustangs are a

perfect 2-0 in AAC play and 10-5 overall. SMU will look to build on its successful weekend with a pair of weekend conference games

at home.SMU will host Louisville in

the Dedman Center Friday at 7 p.m. and conclude its first home conference weekend against Cincinnati Sunday at 1 p.m.

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Keys to the game: SMU vs. Rutgers

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SMU’s Defensive Line vs. Rutgers’ Offensive Line

The SMU defensive front has been inconsistent this year and Rutgers’ offensive line is coming off a game against Arkansas in which the team rushed for just 21 yards after starter Paul James went down with an injury.

Arkansas also sacked Rutgers quarterback Gary Nova five times and had five stops behind the line of scrimmage. It’ll be up to the SMU defensive front to get pressure early and often, but watch for Rutgers to look good after having a bye week to work out kinks.

SMU’s Receivers vs. Rutgers’ Secondary

SMU has had a 100-yard game from three of their starting receivers on the year and multiple from Jeremy Johnson and Darius Joseph. Rutgers’ secondary is extremely young and inexperienced at corner, with two true first-years expected to start.

Rutgers gave up 456 yards passing to Fresno State’s Derek Carr during their week one overtime loss. SMU quarterback Garrett Gilbert isn’t Carr, but if given time, he could produce against the Rutgers secondary.

Rutgers vs. LouisvilleThis match up will not take

place on the field Saturday. Rutgers has a huge game against No. 7 Louisville, the favorite to be AAC champion, just five days after the Scarlet Knights take on SMU.

The Rutgers players cannot take SMU lightly or else there’s a chance SMU could come out and surprise Rutgers.

SMU on the other hand, will have to take advantage of this if given the opportunities. It is unlikely that either team will come out very explosive, but Rutgers could see the effects of their big game ahead weighing on their minds.

Louisville is a huge opponent and one that will concern Rutgers far more than SMU. Rutgers could come out flat, but SMU must take advantage if they do.

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After splitting their first two conferences games, the Lady Mustangs return home to face off with undefeated Louisville (2-0).

SMU boasts one of the most potent offenses in the American Athletic Conference (third) and the NCAA (35th). The Mustangs are scoring 2.30 goals per game.

The Mustangs high-octane attack is fueled by junior Shelby Redman, who is 46th in the NCAA in goals (seven), tying her for fourth in the AAC.

Taking some of the defensive pressure off Redman is first-year Kelsey Gorney who has added five goals, tying her for ninth in

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the conference. SMU ranks first in the AAC

in assists with 26 (2.60 per game), good for first in the conference and 15th in the NCAA.

Courtney Smith, who is now seventh on SMU’s all-time assists list, is eighth in the NCAA (first in AAC) with eight assists. Taylor Barg and Rikki Clarke have five assists and are tied for third in the AAC and 46th in NCAA.

It isn’t all about offense on the hilltop; with five shutouts in 10 matches, the Mustangs also have a formidable defense to support its offensive fire power.

SMU’s five shutouts in its first 10 games of the season marks the first time since 1997 that a team has done so. In 1987, the Mustangs finished with a 17-5-1 record and

made an appearance in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

SMU and Louisville have never met in the history of the programs. The Cardinals are coming off two wins to start the conference season but have yet to play an AAC opponent on the road.

Including the match with Louisville, five of the Mustangs next seven matches are at home. If SMU wants to make a run for the AAC title, the team will need to continue to win games at home; it is 4-1 this season and 9-1-2 since Chris Petrucelli took over as head coach in 2012. The Mustangs have also been outscoring visiting opponents 16-3 in five games at Westcott.

Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. on Thursday at Westcott field.

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Bulgakova falls in round of 16 at USTA

The USTA Women’s 10k Tournament was rough on the Mustangs. Sophomore Vaszilisa Bulgakova fell in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2, in the round of 16 singles draw. First-year Anna

Kate Anderson, who teamed up with a first-year from Tulsa were defeated in the round of 16 doubles draw 6-0, 6-2.

After her second straight round of 16 appearance, Bulgakova fell to 4-2 overall and finished the USTA Women’s 10K Tournament with a 2-1 record — matching her performance

last week at the Amelia Island 10K Championships.

“It was a tough day for the Mustangs,” Assistant Coach Jeff Hammond said. “The tournament as a whole was very valuable for our growth as a team.”

SMU will travel to Fort Worth to compete in the ITA Texas Regional Oct. 17.

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ARTS36 WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2, 2013

Warning: This story contains spoilers.

After five seasons and 62 episodes, AMC’s critically acclaimed show, “Breaking Bad,” aired the series finale, “Felina,” Sunday night.

The show, which premiered in 2008, told the story of Walter White (Bryan Cranston), a chemistry teacher who is diagnosed with terminal cancer and turns to cooking and selling methamphetamine to pay his medical bills and financially support his pregnant wife and son.

By the end of the series, Walt is by no means a hero.

What started for Walt as a small drug operation grew into him becoming the notorious meth producer known as Heisenberg.

By season five, Walt has multiple murders under his belt, the DEA after him, and has alienated his family and partner, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul).

There were many fan predictions about what the final episode would bring. Between the cancer and the life of crime, viewers expected Walt to die, but did not know exactly how it would happen.

Vince Gilligan, the show’s creator, appeared in “Talking Bad” that aired following the finale

and discussed the significance of the episode.

“In some cases unanswered questions are good, but in this case, in a finite and closed-ended show, we needed resolution,” he said. “The Sopranos ending, I thought, was great. I thought it was perfect for that show. This story was finite all along. It’s a story that starts at A and ends at Z. It’s a very closed-ended thing.”

The finale did tie up certain loose ends. Before he died, Walt was able to right some wrongs.

Walt saw his estranged wife, Skylar (Anna Gunn), and finally gave her the truth she wanted to hear, that his drug involvement was for himself, not for the benefit of his family.

“I liked it. I was good at it. I was alive,” Walt confessed in the dramatic scene.

He was able to complete the task he set out to achieve in the first season, to leave his family financially secure, which he achieved by blackmailing his former partners into leaving his children a trust since he could not give them the money directly.

He even took out the Nazi gang who took the life of his brother-in-law and DEA agent, Hank, with a machine gun rigged to his car.

Over the past five seasons, Walter’s manipulative relationship with his lab partner and former student Jesse Pinkman deteriorated

and left Jesse seeking revenge in the second half of the fifth season.

While some predicted that Walt would kill Jesse in the finale, he showed one last shred of humanity and saved him by shielding him from gunfire and even took a fatal bullet in the process.

Paul commented on Jesse’s state before Walt’s final good deed, saying “there’s not a soul in him anymore, and [Walt] decides that he deserves a second chance, so he dives on him. He throws himself in front a bullet for him — and it’s kind of beautiful.”

Walt’s death has been inevitable since the first season, when he underwent chemotherapy to treat his lung cancer, so it’s not a surprise that he died in the finale.

The final scene showed Walt bleeding out on the floor of the meth lab.

In the end, Walt’s life of crime did not pay off, seeing as he died alone after losing most of his fortune.

The final episode aired one week after the show won the award for Best Drama Series at the Emmys.

Fans mourning the end of “Breaking Bad” can look forward to still seeing one of the characters.

Netflix recently acquired the spin-off series centered around shady lawyer, Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk), called “Better Call Saul.”

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Danny Brown’s career is a beautiful fluke. Underground rappers don’t give Kathy Griffin tongue on national television or model for Mark McNairy. But here he is, caught in the buzz of eager Internet folk hot on his label debut “Old.”

Brown first caught ears for his oblong, hedonistic lyrics and grimy sound on his landmark mixtape “XXX” (2011). For “Old,” the 32-year-old rapper makes a slight return to the sound of his native Detroit.

The album, like “XXX,” is divided into sides A and B. Side A resides in the the smoky, psychedelic sound of Detroit’s J Dilla and Black Milk.

Here, Brown continues on the drug comedown that ends “XXX.” His voice is low, often irritable but earthy compared to his caustic pop.

“The Return” baits listeners who “want that old Danny Brown” with tales of past crimes. Go-to guest rapper Freddie Gibbs plays foil here, rapping in a sharp, precise attack to Brown’s rolling garble.

While Brown’s wild image has never distracted from his talents, one could argue that people underappreciate his storytelling.

His focus is wide and grim – yarns on getting robbed for his groceries (“Wonderbread”), domestic abuse (“Torture”) and wasted potential (“Gremlins”) loom here bitterly.

Brown even chastises himself on “Clean Up,” regretting that his lifestyle prevents him from playing father to daughter.

The criticism goes on side B, the “fun” side. Posers in drug rap are warned on “Dope Song,”

apparently his “last dope song,” although one could take that with a grain of salt.

The fun comes full force soon though. Sonically, side B is a return to grime a la “XXX.” “Smokin & Drinkin” is a tangy electro number, while “Dubstep” tells trap stories for a fluttering melody.

Fans of “Blueberry,” Brown’s collaboration with Darq E Freaker will squeal over its sister song “Handstand.”

What sounds like a ghost pitching woo to a robot plays backdrop to girls inhaling, twerking and snorting. It’s easily the standout track on this side.

Don’t think “Old” is so easily dividable to parts “happy” and “depressing.” Schoolboy Q’s as

excitedly goofy as ever on “Dope Fiend Rental,” a raunchy ode to promiscuity that brightens up the first half, if only for a little bit. Side B’s “Kush Coma” touches depression felt after a drug high, albeit layered in sputtering synths.

“Old” isn’t Brown’s “mature” album. He’s always been a realist despite his eccentricities; although, a year of good fortune has given him a platform to talk seriously with his audience.

His rapping, as ever, is flawless, making awkward punchlines smooth with shear Hendrixian force. Brown’s the Ghostface Killah of his time, not commercial enough to wage war for “the throne,” but too powerful to put him under anyone.

Danny Brown returns to his roots on new album

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‘Breaking Bad’ goes out with a bang

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This image released by AMC shows Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston in a scene from “Breaking Bad.”

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