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SMU Junior launches his career as a country music singer-songwriter. SMU’s Western Stunt Dancing team danced their boots off this past year and is looking forward to another great season. County singer Zane Williams speaks with the SMU Campus Weekly on their career goals and their upcoming show at Billy Bob’s. State Fair performer speaks with The Daily Campus on his music journey.

John Krasinski’s second directorial effort, “A Quiet Place,” is a terrific showing of his talent, both behind and in front of the camera. The film is a dark, compelling and suspenseful thriller. The story is unique and requires a well-woven script — which it successfully delivers. What makes the film special, more than anything, is its treatment of the audience. Nothing is simplified or explained through lazy dialogue; it gives the audience credit for their intelligence.

New England pop-punk quartet Makeout just went through Dallas on its first headlining tour. The group recently shared the stage with Blink-182 and is now the star of its own show with the Turn Your Pain into Art Tour. The quartet made its way to the Prophet Bar in February for a rocking show. Leader singer and guitarist Sam Boxold answered some questions from The Daily Campus about the band. Daily Campus: I saw you just finished your first headlining tour. What was that experience like?