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Student Senate 2026 Election: Meet the candidate for president

For this year’s Student Senate elections, The Daily Campus editorial team decided to continue interviewing student body officers in a panel, an effort that was implemented last year to share each candidate’s campaign platforms, increase voter turnout and transparency within Student Senate elections.
Candidates were interviewed by various members of The Daily Campus’ Senate Election Board, which comprises Melanie Jackson (Editor-in-Chief), Gianna La Fond (Managing Editor), Chloe Casdorph (Photo E...

Student Senate 2026 Election: Meet the candidate for vice president

For this year’s Student Senate elections, The Daily Campus’ editorial team decided to continue interviewing student body officers in a panel, an effort that was implemented last year to share each candidate’s campaign platforms, increase voter turnout and transparency within Student Senate elections.
Candidates were interviewed by various members of The Daily Campus’ Senate Election Board, which comprises Melanie Jackson (Editor-in-Chief), Gianna La Fond (Managing Editor), Chloe Casdorph (Photo...

Student Senate 2026 Election: Meet the candidate for teasurer

For this year’s Student Senate elections, The Daily Campus’ editorial team decided to continue interviewing student body officers in a panel, an effort that was implemented last year to share each candidate’s campaign platforms, increase voter turnout and transparency within Student Senate elections.
Candidates were interviewed by various members of The Daily Campus’ Senate Election Board, which comprises Melanie Jackson (Editor-in-Chief), Gianna La Fond (Managing Editor), Chloe Casdorph (Photo...

Student Senate 2026 Election: Meet the candidates for secretary

For this year’s Student Senate elections, The Daily Campus’ editorial team decided to continue interviewing student body officers in a panel, an effort that was implemented last year to share each candidate’s campaign platforms, increase voter turnout and transparency within Student Senate elections.
Candidates were interviewed by various members of The Daily Campus’ Senate Election Board, which comprises Melanie Jackson (Editor-in-Chief), Gianna La Fond (Managing Editor), Chloe Casdorph (Photo...

From sunrise to sunset: Observing Ramadan on the Hilltop

As the sun sets, Muslim students across campus make their way to the Hughes-Trigg Student Center to break their fast. After a long day of classes, club meetings and prayer, the evening iftar marks the end of another day of fasting during Ramadan.
For most SMU students, eating dinner is a routine part of their day. But for Muslim students, it’s a celebration. They are finally able to indulge after going hours without food or water.
Ramadan, celebrated this year from Feb. 17 through March 19, is a...

Student Senate in a Minute

During my time as a General Assignment Reporter for the SMU Daily Campus, I covered weekly Student Senate meetings, reporting on key developments through detailed notes and video storytelling. I then produced and edited next-day recap videos under tight deadlines, creating polished, engaging content for Instagram audiences. Check out @smudailycampus on Instagram to see all of the videos from this semester!

Question of the Week

Each week, reporters from The Daily Campus ask students across campus a question tied to current events to produce a lighthearted video to engage the student body. I edit the videos in CapCut, adding captions, music and an engaging introduction. View more on Instagram at @smudailycampus.