The Pony Pod

Mary Price talks about what it's like to work as an advertising professional. She explained how she knew she wanted to work in advertising, how she got her first job, what it is like to work at different agencies, and what she has learned after years of experience in the field. I learned about her day-to-day as a Media Director and about some of the ups and downs of working in the industry. We dis...

Maddie Crisp is a driven and creative student who entered college with a goal: become Editor in Chief for SMU Look Magazine. From high school yearbook to her first year entry level position on the staff as Digital Writer, Maddie had her eye on the top position and fabulously climbed the ropes throughout her three years. Now that she has achieved this goal, Maddie discusses the path she took to pur...

At Prairie View A&M, it was three straight tournament appearances. At Baylor, it was a national championship. At Michigan, it was the team's best finish ever. Now, at SMU, women's basketball head coach Toyelle Wilson has began the turnaround of the SMU women's basketball program. With a new defensive identity and excellent recruiting, she has quickly placed the team on the doorstep of conferen...

Isolated narratives from transfer students are individual stories. However, these personal stories indicate collective concerns about SMU and what motivates students to leave. In this special episode of The Pony Pod, the DC's Simone Melvin talks to three former students about transferring from SMU. What reasons do people have for leaving? And what can the school do better?

For the final episode of The Fine Print, the DC's Simone Melvin talks to SMU alumna and professor, Samantha Mabry. Her most recent novel, "Tigers, Not Daughters" is a BCCB Blue Ribbon List title and was awarded Best Young Adult Book by Kirkus Reviews, SLJ , and Shelf Awareness. "Tigers, Not Daughters" weaves a complex story about grief, family, and ghosts. The narrative is told from the point-of-v...

In this episode of “Ask the Expert,” Mary Palmer Roberts talks to Professor Brenda Demith as she discusses her experience in the marketing field.  Demith is an adjunct professor of marketing at SMU. Before teaching part-time, she had 20 years of experience in the professional marketing field. Demith has worked for brands such as Frito-Lay and PepsiCo, along with larger marketing agencies. Dem...

Thinking of joining a service organization on campus? Mustangs for Hope is the perfect way to get involved. In this episode of Ask the Expert, Ariana Aswari talks to Lily Hendricks, a senior at SMU and president of Mustangs for Hope. Hendricks talks about her position in the organization, communicates the challenges she's faced, and gives advice to anyone aspiring to be in a leadership position. T...

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the DC's Simone Melvin talks to Dallas-based author Alex Temblador about her newest gritty fantasy, "Half Outlaw." Motorcycles, magical realism, and a main character with a mixed identity – Temblador about these themes and more in her debut into Adult Fiction. 

The start of a college school year often means meeting new people and exploring new relationships. Ali Drucker, author and former sex and relationships editor at Cosmo and Maxim, offers a judgment-free guide to sex and relationships for young women in "Do As I Say, Not Who I Did." The DC's Simone Melvin talks to Drucker about consent, sexual health, and feeling in control of one's own bodily decis...

SMU alumna Averie Bishop makes history as the first Asian American to be crowned Miss Texas. The Daily Campus talked to Bishop about everything from her experience in the competition, to her favorite Filipino food, to her next steps as a Miss America competitor.

Hunter S. Thompson's "The Rum Diary" is, in many ways, the Wolf of Wall Street for journalism. Its hedonistic, alcohol-drenched characters are allegedly based off Thompson's real-life escapades as a young reporter - and the book's 2011 movie adaptation was the catalyst for Johnny Depp (a close friend of Thompson) and Amber Heard's relationship.  For the season finale of Book Blab, Simone and...

Few books are as enduring as Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" – first published in 1813. The DC's Simone Melvin and SMU Senior Elizabeth Hamill dive into why Austen's most-loved book refuses to fade into obscurity, the best Pride and Prejudice movie (Keira Knightley isn't everyone's favorite), and why series like Bridgerton keep pulling us back in to the world of Regency England.

Pearl S. Buck’s “The Good Earth” – the story of a turn-of-the-century Chinese farmer's tumultuous rise to luxuriant prosperity – attracted readers of all kinds during the book’s 1931 publication. The DC's Simone Melvin speaks with DC Editor-in-Chief Audrey McClure about the novel's ability to inspire solidarity between its protagonist Wang Lung and readers across borders, race and time. 

James Baldwin’s “Giovanni’s Room” routinely tops lists of Baldwin must-reads – and yet, it seems to be the work that the 21st century is least interested in. The DC’s Simone Melvin speaks with SMU Senior Caroline Roman about “Giovanni’s Room’s” powerful treatment of self-discovery and queer identity through its protagonist David, a young, closeted American in France who enters into a relationship...

Tanya Foster talks about what it means to be an influencer and reflects on the pandemic. Wardrobe stylist and personal shopper Tenni King discusses her role as a personal shopper, and Jeremy Edge, LPC explains the effects behind increased screen-use and online shopping addiction.

College admissions are more competitive than ever, and SMU is no exception. So, who gets into SMU and why? SMU’s dean of undergraduate admission Elena D. Hicks gives a behind the scenes glimpse into admitting the newest classes of incoming Mustangs and how diverse classes come together at SMU each year. Hicks, who has over 30 years of admissions experience, points out that there are many types of...

SMU celebrates its 57th annual Women’s Symposium on March 2 in celebration of Women’s History Month. The Symposium is organized by members of CORE, the student planning committee. This year’s theme is “Lift As We Climb,” a phrase that originates with Black women’s fight for the right to vote. The keynote speaker this year is Tarana Burke, founder of the Me Too movement. In this episode of Ask the...

Listen to hear SMU Homecoming Chair Piper Holden talk about Homecoming weekend at SMU, and all of the traditions, activities, and preparation that goes into it. Between Rock the Vote, the Homecoming concert, the announcement of royalty, and everything that goes on behind the scenes, Holden shares her favorite things about Homecoming. Tune in later this month to see what expert we talk to next...

We've all heard them: "You won't graduate in four years if you step on the seal!" "Beware of the freshman 15!" "Students are partying during COVID." Now, writer and reporter Soksan Teng is going to debunk (or prove?) these myths. Join her every Friday this month to uncover the truth about SMU! Have an episode idea? DM us on Instagram ! Keep up to date with SMU news here . Go ahead and click, we kn...

We've all heard them: "You won't graduate in four years if you step on the seal!" "Beware of the freshman 15!" "Students are partying during COVID." Now, writer and reporter Soksan Teng is going to debunk (or prove?) these myths. Join her every Friday this month to uncover the truth about SMU! Have an episode idea? DM us on Instagram ! Keep up to date with SMU news here . Go ahead and click, we kn...

We've all heard them: "You won't graduate in four years if you step on the seal!" "Beware of the freshman 15!" "Students are partying during COVID." Now, writer and reporter Soksan Teng is going to debunk (or prove?) these myths. Join her every Friday this month to uncover the truth about SMU! Have an episode idea? DM us on Instagram Keep up to date with SMU news here . Until next time, Pony Up!

We've all heard them: "You won't graduate in four years if you step on the seal!" "Beware of the freshman 15!" "Students are partying during COVID." Now, writer and reporter Soksan Teng is going to debunk (or prove?) these myths. Join her every Friday this month to uncover the truth about SMU! Have an episode idea? DM us on Instagram Keep up to date with SMU news here . Until next time, Pony Up!

SMU Giving Day is April 13th. We wanted to give you an inside look at the work that goes on behind the scenes of SMU student media through the eyes of The Daily Campus and The Look editors! Want to keep up with SMU student media? Don't worry we got you covered with the links below. SMU Daily Campus SMU Look SMU TV Find out more about SMU Giving Day here

It's been 1 year since the world as we know it has been changed by COVID-19. Join Daily Campus writer Lauren Rangel as she explores personal stories from the past year about life amidst the pandemic. This episode will be discussing phase 5: The Frontlines. Thank you for tuning into this series. Stay tuned for next month, where we will be debunking myths at SMU!

It's been 1 year since the world as we know it has been changed by COVID-19. Join Daily Campus writer Lauren Rangel as she explores personal stories from the past year about life amidst the pandemic. This episode will be discussing phase 4: Disparities. Tune back in next Monday for phase 5!