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10 Tips for Camping at Big Bend National Park

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 4/17 11:00A Riley Heruska

About eight hours from the DFW metroplex, nestled along the border between the United States and Mexico, lies one of the most underrated national parks in the country. Big Bend's isolated location and...

He's a Brick House

Dallas Tidbits 4/12 4:26A amy

Your girls' group diet plan is simple: order way too much food and then pick off all of the plates so it feels like everyone just ate a little bit. Lucky you, brand new Smithy encourages this kind of...

Award-winning Community Volunteer Patti Clapp Takes on New Role: Ballot Board Chair

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 4/9 6:25A Judy Porter

Patti Clapp: Wife, Mother, Community Leader, Cancer Survivor, Ballot Board Chair For nearly 24 years, Patti Clapp served the Dallas Regional Chamber in a variety of critical roles, from Director of...

4 Local Honky Tonk Joints for Two-Stepping This Weekend

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 4/5 10:00A Riley Heruska

You know the saying "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." Well, when in Texas, do as the Texans do and get your honky tonk on at a local two-stepping venue. There are more than a few great options...

The DFW Events You Won't Want to Miss in April

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 4/4 8:00A Riley Heruska

With fast-approaching warm weather and the excitement of spring in the air, this is the perfect month to get outside and check out the fun activities the Dallas area has to offer. Here are ten events...

Library Survey for Graduate Students

SMU Libraries News 4/2 6:17A Hollie Gardner

Graduate Students, We need your help. The Responsibility and Social Entrepreneurship (ADV 6372) course is conducting a survey as part of their SMU Libraries case. They are helping us learn how to effectively tell graduate students, like you,...

Gem and Tonic

Dallas Tidbits 3/31 3:34P amy

You love a man who's good with his hands. Meet one of our current crushes, Kurt Pio , whose handiwork can be seen in his gorgeous paintings. The South African artist has created a collection of...

Wife, Mother, Volunteer Campaign Manager Debra Meek Lives to Help Others

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 3/30 7:03A Judy Porter

Wife, Mother, Volunteer, Campaign Manager Debra Carroll Meek is an Inspiration! Quiet, gentle, and patient like her last name, Debra Meek is a champion for others. A Native Texan, Debra loves her life...

The Best Books of March

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 3/29 10:00A Riley Heruska

With warm weather rolling in, it's the perfect time to lounge around outside while enjoying a gripping new read. To help you select your next novel, we've rounded up ten of the most popular releases...

All The Shady Ladies

Dallas Tidbits 3/29 12:51A amy

From hangovers to hiding behind no mascara, your sunglasses see you through your hardest times. Stock up on your soulmate sunnies during the only-once-a-year KREWE Sample Sale TOMORROW, Friday, March...

The Important Questions to Ask Your Babysitter Before Hiring Them

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 3/27 10:00A Riley Heruska

Hiring a babysitter, especially for the first time, can be a real challenge. You're expected to trust a stranger with the health and wellbeing of your children, which isn't easy when you hardly know...

Make Your Spring a Little Artsy With These Nearby Festivals

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 3/26 10:00P Rita Cook

The weather in big D is beckoning spring time lovers to get out and enjoy the bounty of the season. If you are looking for some ideas of what to do outside this year to enjoy the richness of spring,...

Kanopy Streaming: Temporary Change in Access

SMU Libraries News 3/26 6:34A Tyeson Seale

All Kanopy http://proxy.libraries.smu.edu/login?url=http://smu.kanopystreaming.com/ films are available either immediately, or upon submission of the request form at the Kanopy site. We are approving almost all requests received, and are aware...

Preservation Week: April 22-27, 2018

SMU Libraries News 3/26 4:46A James Williamson

April 22-28, 2018 marks Preservation Week, a nation-wide effort to increase awareness of the need to preserve collections, focusing on individual, family, and community collections. To celebrate...

3 Reasons to Download a Meditation App Today

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 3/23 10:00A Riley Heruska

If you've ever looked into stress management or mindfulness, you've probably stumbled across a few popular meditation apps. When you see options like Headspace or Calm ranked highly in the app store,...