SMU Celebrities

Celebrities

	Lauren Gurley By Brie Strickland April 17, 2013 - 4:45pm Sweet and southern, just like the Chik-fil-A tea she drinks every day, Lauren Gurley is a ray of SMU sunshine. At only 4’ 10” , you might miss her walking through Cox Business School, where she is in the Alternative Assets program. However, it’s hard to miss this southern belle from Birmingham, Alabama when she’s being tossed in the air. Lauren is, and has been for past three years, the flyer for the SMU Cheer Squad. HC: When did your cheer career get started? Lauren: I competed as a Level 10 gymnast up until the eighth grade. I started cheerleading during my freshmen year of high school for my school's team. HC: How is cheer at SMU different from high school? READ MORE
	Katie Sarah Roberts: Dallas Does Brunch By Caroline Slattery April 10, 2013 - 4:48pm “No pictures, please,” is one common celeb phrase you’ll never hear blogger Katie Sarah Roberts say. Roberts is cofounder of Dallas Does Brunch, or “DDB,” a blog that revolves around food and fashion. DDB has integrated high quality photography as part of the blog to show how delightful the “two Fs” can be. The San Diego native jokes about the quirky details of her childhood that shaped the person she is today. She might be the only person at SMU (or ever) who had a duck named “Quackers,” but she is grateful to the school and to Dallas for the impact the culture has had on her life. READ MORE
	Caitlin Keen By Kelly Neupert March 20, 2013 - 4:39pm Caitlin Keen, a junior at SMU, speaks about her experiences on the track team, her love for the sport, and what she hopes to accomplish in the future. What got you into track? I started running track in the 6th grade but at the time I never thought about running longer than a single lap. I was fast for my age and loved being able to compete for myself against individuals. It wasn't until 2 years later when I began running laps around my neighborhood that I fell in love with distance running. What was the biggest competition you've ever competed in? READ MORE
	Emily Carstens By Sarah Stanton March 7, 2013 - 11:01am READ MORE
	Devouring Dallas: Schuyler Mack By Liz Blumberg February 26, 2013 - 4:09pm We all know Dallas is known for its amazing variety of restaurants, but sometimes that’s more of a crisis than a blessing. Don’t worry Collegiettes, we found a solution for your dining dilemma. Devouring Dallas (or DD, as we’ll call it) is a daily food blog and Instagram that showcases the best of Dallas’ restaurants. DD features a wide range of eateries: swanky downtown restaurants, quaint coffee shops, fun hole-in-the-walls and even delicious home-cooked meals. We sat down with Schuyler Mack, the face behind the food, and asked her some of our most burning foodie questions (and maybe a liiiitle something about a certain Bachelor!) Where did the inspiration behind Devouring Dallas come from? READ...
	Jordan Kragen and Katy Oswald By Molly Williams February 14, 2013 - 3:00pm Jordan Kragen and Katie Oswald knew from the moment of Big/Little reveal that they would be friends forever. What they didn’t know was that a year after Jordan graduated they would start a business together. It wasn’t hard for them to realize what they both had strengths in and from that came Jordan Kragen and Katie Oswald Dallas Closets. READ MORE
	Garrett Gilbert By Caroline Slattery November 13, 2012 - 12:58am I must admit, when I heard that the Stangs were kicking off the season with yet another quarterback I was, to put it lightly, frustrated. It’s tough to keep your heart in a game when one of the key players is changed three years in a row! Who did this Gilbert guy think he was, showing up at SMU as starting quarterback? I decided to interview him to get the scoop. READ MORE
	Homecoming Queen Paige Evans By Madison Fewox November 8, 2012 - 5:14pm Paige Evans, a senior from San Diego was crowned Homecoming Queen this year! Read below to gain some insight into SMU's reigning Queen. Congrats on winning Paige! How did it feel to hear your name be called in Ford Stadium? I felt both honored and surprised because there were so many highly qualified candidates. I had an overwhelming feeling of appreciation for all of the people that dedicated their time to the Homecoming effort and particularly to those people who were kind enough to vote for me. What was your favorite part about the entire Homecoming experience? READ MORE
	Caroline Wright By Sarah Stanton October 30, 2012 - 12:00pm Caroline, a current senior here at SMU, has lander her dream job of working for Lilly Pulitzer after graduating this December. She has a passion for fashion and everything fun! Read her story and get some advice on how to land your dream job too! READ MORE
	Taylor Corrigan By Morgan Siewart October 4, 2012 - 4:43pm Taylor Corrigan from Las Vegas, NV doesn’t have the typical part-time job of many college students. The sophomore, who is majoring in Marketing and minoring in Education, designs and sells her own jewelry line called Tay. HerCampus talked to Taylor to find out more information, including how you can buy these amazing pieces! How did you get started making jewelry? TC: I started making friendship bracelets with my cousins out of yarn when I was younger, and then it just kind of escalated and I started using beads and other things besides string. And then when I was in junior high my grandpa opened up a bead store and that is when I really started making the kind of jewelry that I make and sell today. READ MORE ...