SMU’s Residence Life and Student Housing (RLSH) prides itself on the community found in its residential commons system, which ...

Growing up the tallest girl in her middle school class, Ella Skelsey was hyper-aware of the way she looked. At 5’10, she towered over her classmates. She shopped in the women’s section for school ...

I settled into position in the Bob Hope Theater and prepared to watch from behind the curtain as upperclassmen dance majors warmed up on a dimly lit stage. I heard they were performing “Diversion of ...

If one thing is true about SMU, it’s that the campus is constantly evolving, primarily through renovation. Just as the Cox School of Business opened its doors to a new space this past fall, blue ...

An ofrenda on Maribel Arredondo’s wall displays black and white photos of loved ones who died, their faces frozen in time. Crosses of various shapes and sizes highlight the Arredondo’s strong Catholic ...

Art major Areum Finley wants her growth from the trauma of her past to be reflected through her self-portrait. As she prepares to start the outline, she reflects on the lotus flower and its ability to ...

College students face pressure to get a job from the moment they step onto campus until graduation, impacting their mental health and life choices. From Cox to Lyle, career centers try to meet the ...

As a graduating senior, I started thinking about what I would tell my first-year self if I had the chance. The transition into college can be overwhelming, from figuring out your major, finding your ...

When I arrived at SMU four years ago, I was nervous, excited and eager to start a new chapter. I felt lucky as there were other students here from my hometown of Chicago, but I would still FaceTime my ...

Bre Morris’ passion for skin care started in high school when she struggled with acne. She always went to dermatologists who prescribed different skincare products, which would leave her skin too dry.

Tucked away in the winding basement halls of SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts graduate student April Hahn, surrounded by racks of vintage shoes and bins of thrifted clothing items, shuffles around a ...