As SMU students navigate an era of rapid change, SMUSA is anchoring its work this year on a simple but ambitious theme: “Thrive Together.” In a joint conversation with The Blue and Gold, SMUSA President Jing Xi and Vice-President Amelia Sim share how they see this theme shaping priorities, initiatives, and leadership on campus. A Year Defined by “Thrive Together” For Jing Xi, “Thrive Together” is SMUSA’s response to a world marked by AI disruption, economic volatility, and g

From cheerleading showdowns to a headliner performance by Shazza, Patron's Day 2026 proved that SMU's birthday celebrations only get bigger each year. What went down on the big day? Writer Shashwat takes you through the highs and highlights of Patron's Day 2026, one timestamp at a time. Commonly known as SMU’s birthday, Patron’s Day represents a major milestone at the start of each year, celebrating the vibrant student life on campus. This year, the expectations were set even

Morning class - for most, the 8:15 am slot is like a thorn in their side. Whether this is by choice or simply what most may call an unfortunate draw of the hand, writer Shashwat gives 4 quick tips on how best not only to survive but thrive in the morning.

Have you ever taken that leap of faith and jumped into a course that's a complete 180 from your degree? Follow writer Shashwat as they dive into their experience of pursuing their thirst for learning outside of the regiment of our standard courses, and why taking that strange and random module may be your best decision yet!