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Fitnessmag.com: One Stop Shop for Exercise and Diet Advice


By Katie Tumminello
April 16, 2012 - 11:32pm

With all of the formals, away weekends and day parties (not to mention tests and finals) going on right now, it can make eating well and working out hard to fit in. The solution? Fitnessmag.com! If you create an account (it's free) through fitnessmag.com, you can have them send their daily fit tips to you via email. Also, it gives you access to their hundreds of workout routines designed by personal trainers. There are exercise videos for you to follow as well! Most of the work outs require small weights (5 or 8 lb. dumbbells) and a yoga mat. Some of them require a workout ball, medicine ball and resistance band. You can print the workouts from the website and follow the routine at the gym or at home!...

Corey Rasmussen '13


By Tori DeClaris
April 16, 2012 - 11:15pm

Full Name: Corey Rasmussen Hometown: Pacific Palisades, California Greek Affiliation: FIJI Single or Taken: Taken Major: Economics with Finance, Minor in Sports Management Hobbies: basketball, golf, the Beach Biggest Turnoffs when it comes to girls: Too much makeup and girls who try too hard Describe your Dream Date:  Dinner on the beach and then a Laker Game Celebrity Crush: Jessica Biel READ MORE

Rated


By Chelsea Harrison
April 16, 2012 - 7:53pm

More than ever, highly acclaimed books are migrating to the silver screen, and audiences have a much higher anticipation for their release. Chances are the viewer already has some idea of a storyline in place and, in most cases, it does not involve overdone, extra-vulgar content. It seems the filmmakers look to these exaggerations to generate viewership, but the reality is the audience wants a true, well-done representation of their favorite novel. READ MORE

Relay for Life is this Friday!


By Sarah Stanton
April 10, 2012 - 2:05pm

This Friday, April 16th, Relay for Life will be on the Boulevard from 5:30 pm to 5:30 am. Come out and support SMU’s largest student-led philanthropic event of the year, in which all proceeds fund cancer research through the American Cancer Society. No other student organizations or Greek organizations plan anything for that night, as students involved in organizations all over SMU unite in this event spread out down the boulevard. Different organizations have tables and hold several different activities, as well as food sales. People dance and walk up and down the boulevard while hanging out with friends, and music is played throughout the night!  Make sure to stop by to see Carl Sullivan & The Rising Suns, who will be performing from 10:30-11:30!...

Getting that Bikini Body without Starving Yourself


By Emily Sims
April 10, 2012 - 12:29pm

Guess what time of year it is? Its officially bikini season! If you are anything like me then you relate to this and this. Even though spring break is over, tis the season of the tanning pool, lake trips, and pool parties and I know you want to look hot. So here are some tips to help get you started. READ MORE

Thompson Barro '14


By Madison Fewox
April 10, 2012 - 10:18am

Name: Thompson Barro
 
Year: Sophomore
 
Hometown: Shreveport, LA           
 
Relationship Status: Single
 
Greek Affiliation: Sigma Alpha Epsilon
 
Favorite Restaurant:  Superior Bar & Grill
 
Interesting Fact: Member of the wakeboarding team
 
What would be your ideal date?  Spending the day by the water, and then sailing throughout the night.  
 
What is your best memory of SMU? Rush week freshman year
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Relay for Life Co-Chairs: Kayla Klingseisen ’12 and Megan Marchant ’13


By Caroline Wright
April 9, 2012 - 11:27pm

On Friday, April 13th, SMU’s Relay for Life will celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.  This event is unique to SMU as the entire student body participates.  Her Campus SMU asked co-chairs Kayla and Megan, who have been busy planning since last summer, about their involvement with the event.
 
How did you get involved with Relay for Life? READ MORE

SMU Survives DFW Storms


By Elyse Marriott
April 9, 2012 - 8:25pm

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Spring Schoolwork


By Kelly Neupert
April 9, 2012 - 8:21pm

The sun’s shining and glistening off the newly cut SMU grass. The only thing you can think about is getting out of class to go relax and layout by the tanning pool, but you realize that you have a paper due tomorrow in a class that you’re tiptoeing on the line of an A. You tell yourself you’ll only be at the pool for an hour tops and after that get to work on this dreadful essay. Instead, you dawdle by the pool, frolicking in the water and enjoying your procrastination tactics. Yet, when grades come back to you over a week later, you find yourself disappointed with your essay grade and resentful of your past lackadaisical self. READ MORE

Easter in Dallas


By Tori DeClaris
April 4, 2012 - 12:31am

Staying in Dallas for Easter? Bummed about not going home for the long weekend?  Do not fear! Dallas has plenty of fun festivities to offer to help you celebrate the holiday. Fingers-crossed the weather will stay as beautiful as it has been so you can enjoy the outdoors! 1. Hit the Katy Trail! Maybe grab some friends and do a nice morning walk.  Stop off at Breadwinners, Company Café, or any restaurant along the way for a yummy Easter brunch! 2. Dallas Blooms! – The festival of spring flowers at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.  Stroll around the beautiful, 66-acre garden and admire the bright, beautiful flowers.  On Sunday April 8th there will be an Easter egg hunt! READ MORE

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