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Jake Willeford takes first steps in making a feature film

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Top Stories: ➊ – World-Class Wine Competition Expands Horizons: Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) Partners with Rodeo Austin and Welcomes Amateur Winemakers in Historic 10th Year (Wednesday), ➋ – BOOK REVIEW: THE GREENLEAF MURDERS (HISTORIC HOMES MYSTERY, #1) by R.J. Koreto (Thursday), ➌ – BOOK REVIEW: SNOWFALL by Jennifer Patricia O'Keeffe (Thursday), ➍ – Jake Willeford takes first steps in making a feature film (Friday), ➎ – Dr. Ben Voth advocates for more free speech opportunities on campus (Tuesday)

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The Daily Campus News 12/12 8:42A Chloe Casdorph, Photo Editor

Editor s Note: This story is an expanded digital version and was originally published in the fall 2025 print edition of The Daily Campus. It may be cold and gloomy with the potential for rain, but...

Jake Willeford takes first steps in making a feature film

The Daily Campus News 12/12 4:00A Edgar Palacios, Contributor

The semi-rural area between Waco and Crawford, Texas might not leave a lasting impression beyond flat horizons of fields and open skies. But that’s just where Jake Willeford grew up, an up-and-coming...

Dr. Ben Voth advocates for more free speech opportunities on campus

The Daily Campus News 12/8 6:19P Neely Davis, General Assignment

Coming from Miami University of Ohio, Dr. Ben Voth brought his expertise in debate, rhetoric and free speech to SMU in 2008 to establish a similar program on SMU’s private...

Former SMU football player reshapes life through Dallas dining scene

The Daily Campus Arts & Culture 12/4 3:00A McKenna Foteh, Contributor

Plates clatter and conversation hums throughout Sister, a stylish restaurant tucked along Greenville Avenue in Dallas. Nicolas Natour sits at a table near the open kitchen,...

Who is Krish Patel?

The Daily Campus News 12/3 7:30A Neely Davis, General Assignment

While most students were cramming for midterms, one SMU sophomore was busy cramming fifteen years’ worth of “Jeopardy!” clues to prepare for the fastest quiz show in the country. Krish Patel, a...

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BOOK REVIEW: THE GREENLEAF MURDERS (HISTORIC HOMES MYSTERY, #1) by R.J. Koreto

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 12/11 12:00A KAREN SIDDALL

The Greenleaf Murders Historic Homes Mystery, #1 by R.J. Koreto Was it the passion for the old family home that led to murder? The Greenleaf Murders is the first book in R.J. Koretos new cozy...

BOOK REVIEW: SNOWFALL by Jennifer Patricia O'Keeffe

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 12/11 12:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Snowfall by Jennifer Patricia OKeeffe Has an anxiety-ridden librarian met her perfect match during a snowstorm? Snowfall by Jennifer Patricia OKeeffe is a fun romance novella about an anxious...

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John’s Backyard Grill: Dallas’ Unassuming Flavor Haven

Crave DFW 12/12 9:03A Steven Doyle

If you’re driving along Davenport Road in far north Dallas and see a Chevron, it might be easy to pass right by. But behind the everyday gas pumps and convenience store sits John’s Backyard Grill , a...

Pezuña Blanca: A Narrative of Tequila, Craft, and Character (Recipe)

Crave DFW 12/12 8:32A Steven Doyle

Joey Stewart It s a crowded field of tequilas that span global mass-market brands and small-batch artisanal labels, yet Pezuña Blanca stands apart as a spirit rooted in tradition, terroir, and a clear...

Rudy’s Chicken Still Strong after 50 Years

Crave DFW 12/12 7:44A Steven Doyle

Rudy’s Chicken has been a cornerstone of South Dallas dining for nearly fifty years, a place where the food alone defines its enduring reputation. Founded in 1975 on the corner of Lancaster and...

Garden Restaurant in Garland for a Delicious Take on Dim Sum

Crave DFW 12/12 6:27A Steven Doyle

Dallas has a reliable roster of dim sum houses, but every so often a new find shakes up the familiar landscape. Garden Restaurant in Garland is exactly that sort of discovery—quietly operating under...

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Sevy’s Grill to Close After Nearly 30 Years, Plans to Find a New Home

Crave DFW 12/12 4:36A Steven Doyle

After nearly three decades, a Dallas dining institution near Preston Center will be closing its doors. Sevy’s Grill , a fixture on the 8200 block of Preston Road and a longtime favorite of the city’s...

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Cute Holiday Style + The Best Sales!?

The Sister Studio 12/12 2:51A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends!! We are one week out from Christmas break, and I can t wait!! I found some REALLY great items this week, including this $10 cozy pullover , affordable holiday party outfit ideas,...