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SMU students gather around the flagpole yesterday afternoon to simultaneously read off the names of military personnel and civilians who have died as a result of the conflict in Iraq. (0) comments

by Samantha Urban, Associate Entertainment Editor, surban@smu.edu

Canterbury Episcopal has always gone out of its way to welcome new members. Even when the ministry's chapel burned down in 2003, Canterbury Episcopal was more than happy to give students a ride to St. Christopher's Episcopal Church on Lovers Lane, where worship was held every Sunday. (0) comments

by Meredith Shamburger, Staff Writer, mshamburge@smu.edu

Long time department store Neiman Marcus commissioned junior music composition major Timothy Roy to write three original pieces of music to celebrate the store's 100th anniversary. "I got an e-mail a week or two before classes started," Roy said. "It was sent to all composition majors and said that Neiman Marcus needed music for the 100th anniversary exhibit. (0) comments

by Russ Aaron, Chief Copy Editor, raaron@smu.edu

After the U.S. Senate's decision to not pass the Development, Relief and Education Alien Minors Act (DREAM Act) last Wednesday, the SMU College Hispanic American Students and the League of United Latin American Citizens sponsored an information session and forum yesterday. (0) comments

by Nathan Vance, Staff Writer, nvance@smu.edu

Residence Life and Student Housing (RLSH) relocated to 3058 SMU Boulevard, the former Beta house, on Thursday. The move from their original location in Boaz Hall, is in preparation for the renovation of Boaz that will occur during the spring semester. The new location, further from the heart of campus, has led many students to be concerned that RLSH may not be able to meet their needs as well as they have in the past. (1) comment

by Christina DiPinto, Staff Writer, cdipinto@smu.edu

Thursday night, amid the historic volumes of the DeGolyer library, Charles C. Alexander spoke about his book chronicling the life of baseball legend Tris Speaker, titled "Spoke: A Biography of Tris Speaker." The evening started at 6 p.m. with a half-hour reception where guests could meet the author. (0) comments

by Tiffany Glick, Managing Editor, tglick@smu.edu

When Matthew Schortman's parents were looking for a gift for their SMU junior in 2006, they passed on the digital cameras, PlayStations and HD television. Even a new car for their son wasn't what they were looking for. All of those things would depreciate once they were picked up off the shelves or driven off the lot. (0) comments

by Sarah Gibbons, Contributing Writer

Monica Greene knows good business. She has proven to the Dallas community that good business sense transcends gender. Her visionary foresight has brought her restaurant, Aca y Alla, consistent success since its opening in 1991. "I just saw Deep Ellum as a natural gateway to downtown," Greene said. (0) comments

by Erin Eidenshink, Contributing Writer, eeidensh@smu.edu

There is no degree requirement. It can pay as much as $15 an hour and often compensates for gas usage. Best of all, it gives high school and college students the opportunity to pick and choose their own hours. For some, it may be the perfect job. Baby-sitting isn't new, but a multitude of factors are leaving parents wishing they knew where to find baby sitters and students wondering how they can get a job. (0) comments