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Top Stories: ➊ – Mild problem-solving task improves brain function after a concussion, new study suggests (Monday), ➋ – Dallas’ Design Society and PechaKucha present evening of art, architecture, poetry and music (Sunday), ➌ – D.C. is full of psychopaths, new study says. See where your state falls on the list (Tuesday), ➍ – Second Amendment alive and well in Dallas at Market Hall Gun Show (Wednesday), ➎ – Simple Crock-Pot Recipes for Summer Meals (Wednesday)

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Psychology Today: Empathic People Use Social Brain Circuitry to Process Music

SMU Research 6/22 10:33A Margaret Allen

High-empathy people process music using their social cognitive circuitry. Christopher Bergland for Psychology Today covered the research of Zachary Wallmark , an assistant...

KERA: Empathetic People Experience Music Differently, SMU Study Finds

SMU Research 6/22 10:23A Margaret Allen

“This study contributes to a growing body of evidence that music processing may piggyback upon cognitive mechanisms that originally evolved to facilitate social interaction.”...

Bush Institute, SMU unite to repair nation’s cracking economic foundation

Dallas Business Journal 6/22 9:54A Bill Hethcock

If the U.S economy were a house, it’d be one of the nicest in the neighborhood. It’d be big. It’d have curb appeal. But it would have cracks in the foundation.

Celebrating the Fourth of July in Texas State Parks

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 6/21 10:00A Riley Heruska

If you're looking for a fun, family-friendly way to spend Independence Day, check out these upcoming state park events. From July 30 to July 4, various parks throughout the state will be hosting...

D.C. is full of psychopaths, new study says. See where your state falls on the list

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (News) 6/19 5:59A By Scott Berson sberson@mcclat

It's not a joke. Our nation's capitol really is full of psychopaths - and your state might be as well, according to a new working study from Southern Methodist University....

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Philadelphia 76ers draft Shake Milton

The Daily Campus (Student Newspaper) 6/21 5:53P Phil Mayer

Shake Milton became the third SMU Mustang to be selected in the last two years of the NBA Draft.

Second Amendment alive and well in Dallas at Market Hall Gun Show

The Daily Campus (Student Newspaper) 6/20 9:48A Madeline Church

The Dallas summer heat did not deter the 3,500 people who attended the Market Hall Gun Show this past weekend. Generally they are really good, this one is a slow one because...

Dallas’ Design Society and PechaKucha present evening of art, architecture, poetry and music

The Daily Campus (Student Newspaper) 6/17 8:41A Sara Magalio

The outdoor performance space of The Wild Detectives caf was filled with people chatting enthusiastically and waving complimentary white paper fans Thursday evening, as they...

Night Riots takes on Dallas during its first headline tour

The Daily Campus (Student Newspaper) 6/15 3:33P Yanira Blackburn

An alt-indie rock band came through Dallas on Tuesday night on its first-ever headline tour, after building a big enough fan base from opening for several other bands since...

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7 Netflix Original Movies You Should Watch This Weekend

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 6/22 8:00A Riley Heruska

It's the weekend! That means it's time to snuggle up on the couch with a bowl of popcorn and the remote in hand. If you're in need of some fresh films to spice up your night, here are some impressive...

How to Enjoy Six Flags When It's 100 Degrees Outside

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 6/19 10:00A Riley Heruska

Summertime and theme park adventures are pretty much a package deal, which is why so many North Texans flock to Six Flags Over Texas during the summer. The park contains 212 acres of roller coasters,...

Review: The Long-Awaited Incredibles 2

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 6/15 6:00A Riley Heruska

Today, the sequel to a series that spans generations is finally hitting the big screens. Giddy adults, nostalgic teens, and young kids are all flooding the theaters to catch a glimpse of their...

Last-Minute Father's Day Gift Ideas

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 6/14 10:00A Riley Heruska

Father's Day is speeding around the corner, but there's still time to pick out a snazzy gift for the dad in your life before Sunday. Here are a few suggestions that every father will enjoy and that...

These Personal Finance Podcasts Will Change How You Handle Your Money

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 6/13 9:00A Riley Heruska

Podcasts provide excellent opportunities to absorb valuable information while multitasking. You can listen to a murder mystery while jogging on the treadmill or learn how to start your own business...

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Simple Crock-Pot Recipes for Summer Meals

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 6/20 12:00P Riley Heruska

Nothing makes a summer night more relaxing than a meal that's had all day to cook. These Crock-Pot recipes are incredibly easy to make and sure to please the whole family. Which one will you try...

5 Trendy Donut Shops in Dallas to Try This Summer

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 6/12 9:00A Riley Heruska

Lazy summer mornings without school carpool lines or extracurriculars call for one thing: donuts. If you're looking for a place to grab some sugary sweet treats, here are some of the most popular (and...

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