Hit a roadblock: Students face construction and parking challenges on campus

The Daily Campus News 10/9 11:41A Neely Davis and Victoria Baeza G

Major construction projects at SMU, coinciding with limited access to parking, have left students frustrated. Between orange cones, chain-link fences, and construction crews, parking on or close to campus has become a daily scavenger hunt....

Brené Brown shares lessons on leadership and vulnerability at Tate Lecture

The Daily Campus News 10/9 7:09A Isabella Popo, General Assignmen

“Your thinking, attention and focus are the most sought-after commodities in the world right now,” said world-renowned speaker, researcher and author, Brené Brown. On Tuesday, Sept. 30, the SMU Tate Lecture series hosted its second guest of the...

SMU Women’s Soccer secures a 2–1 victory over Cal with last-minute goal

The Daily Campus News 10/8 10:23A Bridget O'Connor, Opinion Editor

SMU women’s soccer won against Cal 2-1 on Alumni Day at Washburne Soccer Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 5. After a scoreless first half with limited action from either side, the Mustangs found their momentum after the break. SMU’s defense dominated...

Ofrenda exhibition brings together culture, memory and healing

The Daily Campus News 10/8 4:49A Edgar Palacios, Contributor

Gallery * 3 Photos Edgar Palacios Personal ofrenda made by exhibit's curator Ariel Esquivel in honor of her family. “Ofrendas: Art as a Living Memory” at City Park is a vibrant, heartfelt celebration...

Finding your G.I.F.T: SMU alumnus R. Mateo Magdaleno inspires students with passion

The Daily Campus News 10/7 5:30A Syra Castillo, General Assignmen

When R. Mateo Magdaleno ‘06 stepped onto the stage, he didn’t stay there long. Within moments, Magdaleno walked through the aisles, shaking hands, laughing and radiating the same energy that has...

NorthPark Center Pumpkin Patch is both a photo op and a fundraiser

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 10/2 5:03A Noelle Walker

NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and BAPS invite you to join us at the Diwali & Annakut celebration at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Irving on Tuesday, October 21st, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This year’s theme will be Light Within, Light Around. The...

Carrying the Kahlo legacy: Cristina Kahlo visits SMU

The Daily Campus News 9/30 7:46A Bridget O'Connor, Opinon Editor

Students, faculty and community members gathered in Moody Hall on Friday, Sept. 26, for a rare opportunity to connect with the living legacy of one of Mexico s most famous artistic families. Cristina Kahlo, great-grandniece of iconic Mexican...

‘Take a Selfie:’ Meadows Museum hosts annual ARTafterDARK event

The Daily Campus News 9/29 6:09A Sophia Lozano, Contribtuor

SMU students packed into the Meadows Museum for the annual ARTafterDark event on Thursday, Sept. 25, where the galleries transformed into a lively space of creativity and community. Dr. Anne Kindseth, director of education at the Meadows Museum,...

North Texas nonprofit hosts 9th annual "Together We Ball" to help bridge gap between youth,...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 9/28 6:37A Dawn White

People hit the court for the 9th annual "Together We Ball" at Southern Methodist University Sunday. Pastors, North Texas law enforcement and kids will come together for a community-wide day of basketball. Basketball fans are drilling some buckets...

No. 5 Pitt tops No. 11 SMU in back-and-forth battle

The Daily Campus News 9/26 5:30A Bridget O'Connor, Opinion Editor

The No. 5 Pitt Panthers came out on top in a 3-2 neck-and-neck battle against the No. 11 SMU Mustangs on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Moody Coliseum. SMU entered the match looking to secure back-to-back wins over the Panthers, while Pitt came in hungry...

Home for All

The Daily Campus News 9/24 3:30A Grace Bair, News Editor

Editor s Note: This story originally appeared in the spring 2025 print edition of The Daily Campus. SMU students fear for the presence of affinity groups like the Association of Black Students (ABS) and the League of United Latin American...

Who is President Hartzell?

The Daily Campus News 9/22 5:18A Darcy Bass, Managing Editor

You’ve seen him on the SMU Boulevard, maybe on a billboard by Cafe Brazil on N. Central Expressway or perhaps a hype video on the @smudallas Instagram. SMU’s 11th president, Dr. Jay Hartzell, is...

SMU’s first Tate Lecture tackles political violence, economic challenges

The Daily Campus News 9/22 3:00A Mary Moses, Contributor

SMU kicked off its first Tate Lecture of the year on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The event featured Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor in chief of “The Economist” ; writer and historian Jon Meacham; and journalist and political commentator Fareed Zakaria, who...

From campus to big screen: SMU’s Fall 2025 Film Showcase captivates audiences

The Daily Campus News 9/19 10:35A Jenna Carnine, General Assignmen

SMU’s Film and Media Arts program hosted its Fall 2025 Student Showcase on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the Angelika Theater. Walking into the theater, the energy filled the venue with excitement and anticipation. Student producers eagerly waited to...

CBP officers at Florida airport discover human skull and bones in luggage, passenger claims ritual...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 9/19 8:47A Sergio Candido

What began as a routine baggage check at Tampa International Airport ended with U.S. customs officers unwrapping something far darker a foil-wrapped bundle of bones, including part of a human skull....