Monthly Archives: January 2013

#hipsterized

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Ryan Herrscher

By Ramon Trespalacios What is being a hipster? I’ve always wondered, is it just not being mainstream? Going against the flow? Is it having a meager lifestyle?  Or just living life and acting without fear of judgment? In my opinion, … Continue reading →

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Engineering Opportunities

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Ryan Herrscher

By Will Slack SMU’s Lyle School of Engineering is unique. One of the many ways the Lyle School distinguishes itself is the Innovation Gymnasium. Located in Caruth Hall, the Innovation Gym is a place for students to work as consultants … Continue reading →

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Making Memories with George W. Bush

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Ryan Herrscher

By Kevin Hess One of the groups that I’m involved in on campus recently had the opportunity to hear a “VIP Guest Speaker” before we all went to go see Sanjay Gupta give a Lecture as part of SMU’s Tate … Continue reading →

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Taking Advantage of Winter Break

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Ryan Herrscher

By Laura Spitler “One of the perks of being a college student is getting 5-6 weeks off for winter break.  It’s substantially longer than any time off you had in high school, in fact, it’s long enough to take a … Continue reading →

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Forging Relationships with Professors

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Ryan Herrscher

By Daniel Brock I will never forget my first summer school accounting class that I took as a freshman. Never had I imagined that I would actually want to take summer school, but it was a great way to get … Continue reading →

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Powerful Resources: Utilizing Office Hours

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Ryan Herrscher

I believe office hours are the most underutilized resource on campus. Office hours not only help a student’s understanding of course material, they provide students with the opportunity to build relationships with their professors. I make an effort to visit … Continue reading →

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