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SMU Student Senate is raising funds for disaster relief through their Help for Houston campaign

In support of all who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey, the SMU Student Senate is raising funds for disaster relief through their Help for Houston campaign. The campaign will be accepting donations through this Saturday. Please consider donating:  https://giving.smu.edu/disaster-relief/?utm_campaign=%2Fhelpforhouston

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Watch: The 2017-18 School Year Starts at SMU

SMU News Originally Posted: August 27, 2017 Welcome to a new year on the Hilltop. Watch remarks by SMU officials, various events, move-in day and behind-the-scenes preparations  for school’s start. Watch  

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Treading lightly? The benefits and pitfalls of Obama’s coming re-emergence

AirTalk Originally Posted: August 23, 2017 Since leaving office, former President Barack Obama has kept a pretty low profile. According to his his former senior adviser Valerie Jarrett, he’s enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He visited Palm Springs, the Caribbean and Hawaii for vacation and opened a brand new office in Washington, D.C.’s West […]

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Obama To Do A ‘Delicate Dance’ to Help Democrats Ahead of 2018 Midterms

TownHall Originally Posted: August 19, 2017 Well, we all knew he was going to come back, though in what capacity—that remained unknown. Barack Obama said that he’s coming out of the bunker to help his party ahead of the 2018 midterms. In July, it was reported that he was going to try and help rebuild […]

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Watch: Welcome Back to the Hilltop!

SMU News Originally Posted: August 14, 2017 SMU’s faculty and staff prepared all summer for our students’ return to the Hilltop. Now we only have one week until we kick off the fall semester! From fostering innovation in the classroom to building spirit in the commons, the students bring campus to life. We look forward […]

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Trump’s “On Many Sides” remark draws criticism

Fox 4 Originally Posted: August 14, 2016 SMU Political Science Professor Matthew Wilson responds to President Trump’s equivocating on Saturday on the violence in Charlottesville, saying it was initiated by “many sides,” prompting nearly universal criticism. WATCH

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Young Democrats Upbeat About Their Party In Texas Despite Challenges

CBS News Originally Posted: August 11, 2017 The Young Democrats of America’s national convention in Dallas has attracted 700 people from across the country. “It’s definitely exciting to have the Young Democrats of America convention in Texas. It’s a message Texas should be taken very seriously,” said Deputy Communications Director of the Texas Young Democrats, Jen […]

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Cal Jillson, Political Science, Some Bathroom Privacy Bill Supporters Say It’s Dead In Texas House

CBSDFW Originally Posted: August 11, 2017 NORTH TEXAS (CBS11) – Bathroom privacy legislation is among the most controversial bills to be debated this year at the Texas Capitol. Now, after all the rallies and hearings, some of the bills’ strongest supporters acknowledge it won’t survive the special session. Republican State Representative Matt Krause of Fort Worth says, […]

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LISTEN: Dr. Matthew Wilson, Political Science, talks with WBAP

WBAP Morning News Originally Poster: August 2, 2017 LISTEN: Political Science professor Matthew Wilson joins WBAP morning news and discusses White House happenings. https://audioboom.com/posts/6162238-8-1-morning-news-dr-matthew-wilson?utm_campaign=embed&utm_content=retweet&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter