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15 million yards from home: The Aussie punter taking over the hilltop

Driver charged in crash that killed SMU student had BAC nearly 4 times legal limit: expert

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15 million yards from home: The Aussie punter taking over the hilltop

The Daily Campus News 10/7 1:46A Tyler Welch, Sports Editor

Although he’s entering a third season on the Hilltop, Wade McSparron still feels like a fish out of water. At 28, McSparron is the oldest member of SMU’s football team. McSparron was born and raised...

Driver charged in crash that killed SMU student had BAC nearly 4 times legal limit: expert

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 10/2 4:46A Jane Harper, Staff Writer | The

A Dallas woman charged with killing a Southern Methodist University student in a crash on a Central Expressway feeder road had nearly four times the legal limit of alcohol in her blood after the...

Neiman Marcus releases renderings of NorthPark store upgrades

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 10/2 1:17A Laura Harris

Neiman Marcus closed its downtown Dallas flagship store on Wednesday , September 30, which had stood there for more than 110 years. Leaders said the closure brings new...

Jennings becomes SMU's career passing leader as No. 22 Mustangs overcome MO State

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 9/28 2:56A Stephen Hawkins | The Associated

Kevin Jennings threw for 464 yards to become SMU’s career passing leader as the No. 22 Mustangs overcame an early 10-point deficit for a 34-24 win over Missouri State and the...

SMU’s win over Missouri State in photos

The Daily Campus News 9/26 8:42P Jack Larsen, Contributor

Gallery * 11 Photos Jack Larsen Peruna, SMU’s human mascot, modeled after the live miniature pony, runs down Bishop Boulevard ahead of SMU’s home matchup against Missouri State at Gerald J. Ford...