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Diamond sparkles at student forum

by A. Neely Eisenstein, Managing Editor, aeisenst@smu.edu

Scientist, societal historian and author Jared Diamond was on campus Wednesday for the Tate Lecture Series. During the Student Forum, Diamond put significant emphasis on the impact of voting. When asked what people can do in a lifetime to keep their societies from collapsing? Diamond said you can vote for change. (0) comments

Faculty Senate approves two resolutions

by Sarah Scott and Mark Norris, Chief Copy Editor, Editor in Chief, sescott@smu.edu, mnorris@smu.edu

The Faculty Senate approved two more resolutions Wednesday, both asking the university to disassociate itself with the proposed Bush Institute. One resolution "affirmed the independence of the institute from SMU," said Senator Dennis Foster, who introduced it before the Senate. (0) comments

Tuvan throat singers to perform at Meadows

by Emily Sears, Contributing Writer, esears@smu.edu

Meadows School of the Arts is embracing music from a variety of cultures Thursday with two separate concerts of international music. The first performance, which features Alash, an international and award-winning ensemble of Tuvan throat singers, is today at 12 p. (0) comments

Students aim to better society with Earth Week

by Kelsey Jukam, News Editor, kjukam@smu.edu

Student initiated efforts, such as a partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency to use more renewable energy, have already begun to make SMU a more environmentally friendly campus. Next week, Students for a Better Society and the Environmental Society will switch the focus to mobilizing the university as a whole to help the environment, by empowering students with knowledge about how they can individually keep the world green and clean. (0) comments