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Joe, an emerging drug dealer played by SMU senior Sky King (left), talks with Darlene (right), a possible prostitute played by SMU senior Emily Ernst during a dress rehearsal of the play "Balm in Gilead" last night in the Greer Garson Theatre. The play, which follows some 30 social outcasts in a 24-hour New York coffee shop, opens tonight and runs through Dec. (0) comments

by Christina Geyer, Contributing Writer, cgeyer@smu.edu

For many people, the winter holiday represents a time of vacation, gift giving and joyous visits with family. However, for a group of SMU students and faculty, this holiday season will take on a whole new meaning. "Why We Go to Auschwitz: Art, Trauma and Memory" is SMU's latest addition to the art history department's class roster. (0) comments

by Caitlin Myers, Contributing Writer, cmyers@smu.edu

Dr. Andre Winandy hurries into Java City, brow furrowed as he scans the crowded campus hangout. Despite the pages of loose-leaf notes he clutches in his hand, he doesn't quite blend into the mass of other students busy juggling books, cell phones and lattes. (0) comments

by Peter Goldschmidt, Staff Writer, pgoldschmidt@smu.edu

SMU professors Elaine Heath and Dr. Mark Chancey received the prestigious Sam Taylor Fellowship on Nov. 15. The United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry sponsors the Sam Taylor Fellowship Award each year. The fellowships were established for the continuing education and development of faculty members of United Methodist colleges and universities in Texas. (0) comments

by Lynsey Duke, Senate Beat Writer, llduke@smu.edu

At this week's Student Senate meeting Pi Kappa Alpha representative David Messner invited everyone to the fraternity's Phillies and 40s party on Nov. 29. The event begins at 10 p.m. at Club Cirque on Main St. and will host Project Pat of Three Six Mafia, The HollyHood Hustlers from Adventures in HollyHood and of the Hypnotize Minds Camp 'Lil Wyte, and Frazier Boy. (3) comments