Southern Methodist University
Coverage of Southern Methodist University in the Nexus archive.
- Can a presidential library ever be more than a temple of admiration?
The article describes an interactive exhibit at a presidential library where visitors must decide whether to invade Iraq, with President George W. Bush appearing to critique inaction. The library's dedication event featured President Barack Obama alongside former presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Jimmy Carter.
- Talarico kicks off statewide tour as Texas Senate race with Paxton heats up
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and State Rep. James Talarico have begun attacking each other in the Texas Senate race following Paxton's Republican primary victory. Both candidates launched statewide tours and released campaign ads targeting each other, with political experts noting the race's significance due to their contrasting positions and Paxton's strong primary performance.
- Iconic Las Vegas burger joint closes its doors, blames rising costs for city's decline
The Heart Attack Grill, a Las Vegas restaurant known for its calorie-loaded burgers and hospital-themed servers, has closed its doors due to rising costs and blamed major casinos and corporate greed for pricing average Americans out of the city's affordable indulgences. The restaurant was founded by Jon Basso in 2005 and had been a part of downtown Las Vegas since 2011. It will seek new opportunities to continue its high-calorie mission.