The Moment Everything Went Dark

By Caroline Burke

There’s something oddly grounding about a blackout, especially when it happens far from home. I learned that firsthand while studying abroad in Spain this past semester, when, on April 28th, electricity was lost across Spain, Portugal, and parts of France in one of the Iberian Peninsula’s most significant power outages in history. There was no WiFi or lights, only silence and a collective pause that no one had prepared for. At first, everyone did the same thing: they checked their phones, hoping it was just a router issue. Then came the realization that it wasn’t just us.

by Katie Ewig

Game Day Energy

Game day in Dallas isn’t just about football. It’s about rounding up your crew, throwing on your Mustang gear, and heading to top spots like Barley House or HG Supply Co. to watch the Ponies. SMU football is rising fast, and the energy is bigger than ever.

by Ashley Pitts

Thanksgiving break always arrives with stellar timing, right when students need a breather from papers, exams, and the swirl of campus life. But for SMU fans, that break also brings football. This season, the Mustangs will take on Cal in a Thanksgiving weekend matchup that is sure to have students and alumni alike glued to their TV screens between servings of turkey and pie.