6 Day Trips from Dallas
By Isabella Grover
Jump in the car this spring break for a fun day trip from Dallas. Here are 6 day trips from Dallas that will make this spring break one for the books:
Support CCPA: SMU Giving Day

Each year during SMU Giving Day, CCPA funds various scholarships. This year, two scholarships are available: a general CCPA scholarship for undergraduates and a graduate scholarship in arts management. Please follow the links below and support these two scholarships.
Meet the Spring 2026 Steve Lee CCPA Fellows!
By Andrea Aguilar
I’m so excited to introduce our Spring 2026 Steve Lee CCPA Fellows! It’s such a privilege to be a part of this program. Members were carefully selected by Steve Lee, who leads the CCPA Fellows program and has lots of experience in the digital space. As fellows, we meet weekly to collaborate, sharpen our writing skills, and create stories for the CCPA blog while showing up with professionalism and respect for the work we’re putting out. It has been an enjoyable experience working with a group of creative and driven individuals!
The Importance of Journaling
Journaling
By: Yasmine Boueri
As we begin to settle into the new semester, it’s only natural to feel the urge to set goals, prioritize what is important, and collect our thoughts. We perhaps think about the highs, the lows, and everything in between. For college students, especially, taking time to acknowledge both our successes and our areas for growth is essential. Life moves so quickly that we really often forget to pause and truly look back. One of the most effective and meaningful ways to do
14 Valentine’s Day Treat Ideas for the 14th
By Isabella Grover
Love is in the air this week, with Valentine’s Day on Saturday. Whether you’re spending the holiday with your partner or a group of friends, here are 14 Valentine’s Day treat ideas for the 14th of February.