A snapshot, a post and four years of memories

The Daily Campus News 5/16 3:00A Sophia Pardo, General Assignment

As the semester ends, SMU graduates commemorate their final four years by posting Instagram carousels with their friend groups, wearing white dresses and soft smiles. Eight semesters of memories are...

Reasons to watch every game on the 2026 NFL schedule on NBC and Peacock

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/15 7:47A Reuben Frank and Charles Nichels

Texas connects us to the NFL and Sunday Night Football on NBC and Peacock . The NFL released its highly anticipated schedule for the 2026 season, which includes a large slate of primetime games on Sunday nights and specific holidays. Opening the...

Things to do in DFW this weekend: May 15-17

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/14 9:58A Lucy Ladis

Spring has sprung, and there is plenty to do around North Texas this weekend. From new art exhibits to musical entertainment, here s what is going on in DFW the weekend of May 15-17. Black Photojournalism The Amon Carter Museum of American Art in...

What’s the buzz: The trends taking over SMU’s campus this spring

The Daily Campus News 5/14 4:00A Grace Chehlaoui, General Assignm

Walk across SMU’s campus, and it is easy to spot the trends defining student life right now. From Alo matching sets and Goyard totes to matcha runs and Pilates classes, certain fashion, beauty and...

Meet the seniors behind SMU’s highest honor; the “M” Award recipients

The Daily Campus News 5/11 8:57A Gianella Racciatti and Abigail B

Southern Methodist University celebrated the annual Hilltop Excellence Awards on Saturday, April 24. The “M” Award, the highest recognition bestowed upon students, was awarded to 10 senior recipients....

The Hilltop they built

The Daily Campus News 5/7 4:00A Melanie Jackson, Editor-in-Chief

Black Students, faculty, staff and alumni in sparkling gowns and pressed suits strut the red carpet as they enter the Hughes-Trigg Ballroom for the 15th annual Association of Black Students’ Black...

A chapter finished and a new book being written

The Daily Campus News 5/6 4:00A Ella Skelsey, Contributor

When Zoey Hess graduates with degrees in business management and psychology, 15 of her friends and family from Houston will be in the stands of Ford Stadium to cheer her on, something that wasn’t...

The DIG: A gym for the mind

The Daily Campus News 5/2 5:00A Sophia Llanes, Contributor

The Deason Innovation Gym, more commonly known by its acronym, the DIG, is an on-campus maker-space for all students at Southern Methodist University. Located in the basement of Caruth Hall, it offers a variety of tools. Kylah Bergan, the head of...

3 DART member cities to hold withdrawal elections Saturday

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/1 8:10P Candace Sweat, Alexis Garcia and

Election Information: May 2, 2026 Election Day is Saturday, May 2, 2026. See all races by county: Collin , Dallas , Denton , Tarrant . Results will be updated after 7 p.m. Saturday. Polls are open on...

State Senator to host public education town hall in Fort Worth

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 4/30 6:15A Charles Nichelson

The newest state lawmaker representing Tarrant County is holding a community town hall focused on public education. State Sen. Rehmet will speak and join a panel of local education leaders, including a current Fort Worth ISD teacher and board of...

Flyers targeting President Hartzell spread across campus in response to new ‘Institutional...

The Daily Campus News 4/30 4:23A Tyler Welch, Melanie Jackson, So

Flyers of President Jay Hartzell with the slogan “Speech for Zion, not for thee” were spread across campus late Wednesday night following Hartzell’s institution of a campus neutrality policy. The...

Carving out community on the water

The Daily Campus News 4/30 4:00A Grace Chehlaoui, General Assignm

While most students are still asleep, members of the SMU water ski team are already out on the lake. By sunrise, the boat is in the water, coffee is in hand and the first skier is getting ready to go....