Author Archives: Ryan Herrscher

Spring Break 2013: Italia

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Ryan Herrscher

By Mehdi Hami While my friends were under the sun or on a boat during Spring Break, I was learning. It may seem weird to “learn” during Spring Break, but it was the best Spring Break I’ve ever had. I’m … Continue reading →

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Dining with Decision Makers

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Ryan Herrscher

By Will Slack SMU is a unique university. Our university’s administration welcomes suggestions and ideas from students regarding university improvement and policy change. One venue in which students are able to voice concerns and ideas is through the Dining with … Continue reading →

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Shaq Attack

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Ryan Herrscher

By Brie Strickland I still remember the day the Miami Heat signed Shaquille O’Neal. It was one of the greatest days because my parents jumped at the opportunity to get season tickets. Fast forward eight years and I’m get a … Continue reading →

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I’m From Manhattan. Manhattan, Kansas That is…#TBT

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Ryan Herrscher

By Andrew Galloway On this #ThrowBackThursday, I reflect back on the days at SMU way before Twitter and even (gasp) “The” Facebook.  Coming to SMU from Manhattan, Kansas in 2004 was, let’s say, a change of pace.  Apparently, and I … Continue reading →

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Make your Destination SMU

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Ryan Herrscher

By Brie Strickland The scariest time frame for any high school senior is the one in between submitting an application and the fateful day when a specially marked envelope is delivered. For those accepted there is a great sigh of … Continue reading →

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#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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