If one thing is true about SMU, it’s that the campus is constantly evolving, primarily through renovation. Just as the Cox School of Business opened its doors to a new space this past fall, blue ...

SMU’s Residence Life and Student Housing (RLSH) prides itself on the community found in its residential commons system, which most underclassmen call home for two years. There are many housing options ...

At SMU, the pressure to be perfect—aesthetically, academically and athletically—fuels a culture of comparison, self-doubt and impossible standards. Growing up the tallest girl in her middle school ...

College students face pressure to get a job from the moment they step onto campus until graduation, impacting their mental health and life choices. From Cox to Lyle, career centers try to meet the ...

In 2025, you can binge on nachos, chase it with a weight loss shot—welcome to diet culture’s latest contradiction. Every year, Super Bowl Sunday Americans eat wings, seven-layer dip, nachos and more ...

Art major Areum Finley wants her growth from the trauma of her past to be reflected through her self-portrait. As she prepares to start the outline, she reflects on the lotus flower and its ability to ...

An ofrenda on Maribel Arredondo’s wall displays black and white photos of loved ones who died, their faces frozen in time. Crosses of various shapes and sizes highlight the Arredondo’s strong Catholic ...

As a graduating senior, I started thinking about what I would tell my first-year self if I had the chance. The transition into college can be overwhelming, from figuring out your major, finding your ...

When I arrived at SMU four years ago, I was nervous, excited and eager to start a new chapter. I felt lucky as there were other students here from my hometown of Chicago, but I would still FaceTime my ...

Just one day after electrical and computer engineering professor Joseph Camp, Ph.D., had a meeting with the National Science Foundation for a new grant proposal he was working on, he received news ...

As leaves fell from the trees and the air turned cooler, Elizabeth G. Loboa walked through Armstrong Fieldhouse at Southern Methodist University, not to watch a game, but to check on a class. It’s ...

Bre Morris’ passion for skin care started in high school when she struggled with acne. She always went to dermatologists who prescribed different skincare products, which would leave her skin too dry.