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LECTURES Tickets sold out for Maya Angelou lecture Students criticize sales to Nashville community. Nashville community should be able to get a ticket. out the Nashville community. bought the remainder Anne Arlinghaus, chair of the Speak- “One of Maya Angelou’s messages is BY ALLY SMITH til the show?” sophomore Faith Nasmyth of the tickets for $10 ers Committee, which brings lecturers to about community and diversity,” Arling- HUSTLER REPORTER asked. “She would have been really inter- each. Traditionally, all campus, said the success of ticket sales is haus said. “I think that it is important that Noted poet and activist Maya Angelou esting to see, she has had such an impact Speaker Committee related to the popularity of Maya Angelou we recognize that Vanderbilt is a part of a will speak before a full house at Memorial on the literary world and U.S. history in events are free to stu- and a successful publicity campaign. Th e larger community.” Gym Feb. 27. Tickets to the event, which general.” dents and open to the committee campaigned both on and off Four sections were reserved for students public. campus with posters, ads in the Hustler and and faculty. Aft er those sections sold out, were free to students and faculty, sold out Tickets went on sale Jan. 21 at the Angelou Friday. Sarratt Box Offi ce and Ticketmaster. Over Th e sellout of the e-mails to student organizations. Th e com- students bought tickets in the balcony. “I didn’t think the tickets were going to 1500 students and 400 faculty members ob- tickets raises some concern with students mittee also coordinated eff orts with other “I understand that (Vanderbilt) had to sell so quickly. It’s what, three weeks un- tained tickets to the event. Members of the who think that all Vanderbilt students organizations at Vanderbilt and through- Please see ANGELOU, page 2

INSIDE ACADEMICS Interhall candidates Alternative fundraising present platforms

Donovan Ross

Presidential candidates Devin Donovan and Russell Ross share their platfoms in preparation for next week’s Interhall elections. Voting will take place on Tuesday. See Page 2

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ELISE ALFORD / The Vanderbilt Hustler CRIME Student Students fi nd off ensive athletes make graffi ti the grade ELISE ALFORD / The Vanderbilt Hustler Athletes graduate at higher rates. Racial, homophobic slurs Senior and former soccer player Patrick Ryan supports Alternative Spring Break with a performance during Thurs- day night’s benefi t. All proceeds go to fi nancial aid for this year’s ASB site participants. BY ELLIE ATKINS written in Stevenson . HUSTLER REPORTER So much for the idea of the dumb jock. BY ROBERT PROUDFOOT HUSTLER SENIOR FEATURES WRITER NATIONAL Nationally, 62 percent of university student-ath- letes are graduating from college, compared to 60 Several students entering a Stevenson percent of general students, according to the 2005 Center bathroom this week were shocked to National Collegiate Athletic Association graduation fi nd the words “I hate stupid liberal niggers Drug off enders to get fi nancial aid report. and fags/queers” prominently displayed on Vanderbilt boasts a student-athlete graduation the wall. BY BRIDGET MAIELLARO Policy, a national non-profi t organi- cording to the U.S. Department of rate that is 18 percent higher than this national av- Th is racist and homophobic graffi ti was DAILY ILLINI zation, said the alteration is a step Education. Th is number, Angell said, erage, with 80 percent of student-athletes graduat- found Wednesday at 11 p.m. by sophomore CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Congress forward, but work still needs to be does not take into account the stu- ing. However, this number is still 4 percent below Demarcus Capehart when he attempted to altered the Higher Education Act on done. dents who did not apply for fear of the rate of Vanderbilt’s general students. use the restroom. Feb. 1, enabling some college stu- “Th is is defi nitely a victory, rejection. “While our student-athlete graduation rate is “I couldn’t believe it. It’s pretty obvious dents with drug convictions to ob- but we remain concerned with the “Students may be eligible, but they under our regular student rate, we should still be and pretty well known that racism exists tain fi nancial aid more easily. While tens of thousands of students who might think they aren’t,” Angell said. conscious that our athlete rate is higher than the here, but usually it is more concealed. For it the change allows some students are stripped from aid and can’t at- “Th ere is no way to tell how many nation average for athletes as well as regular stu- to be that blatant, I was shocked,” said Cape- with past off enses to receive aid, tend school because they don’t have this is really aff ecting.” dents,” said Vice Chancellor for Student Life and hart. those convicted while attending col- enough money,” Angell said. Congress passed the Higher Edu- University Aff airs David Williams. Th e graffi ti was written with a black felt lege will have their aid repealed or More than 175,000 fi nancial aid cation Act in 1965 under President However, these numbers can be deceiving, ac- tip marker and covered an area the size of a suspended. applications have been disqualifi ed Lyndon Johnson. Its goal was to cording to Williams. Th is statistic does not take watermelon. Th e graffi ti existed in the bath- Th omas Angell, campaign direc- since the government began asking “expand postsecondary education ... into account the student-athletes who choose to Please see GRAFFITI, page 3 tor for the Students for Sensible Drug about drug convictions in 2000, ac- Please see DRUGS, page 2 Please see STUDENTATHLETES, page 3

DIVERSITY 100th year of black Greek life celebrated Blair drowns the competition Events, panel discussions can Greek life through a series of campus traced back to 1906, when Alpha Phi Alpha wide events hosted this week by the Bishop Fraternity, Inc. founded its fi rst chapter on held on campus this week. Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center. Fea- the campus of Cornell University. BY NICOLE FLOYD tured in the celebration was a panel discus- While African American fraternities HUSTLER ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR sion on the current state of black Greek and sororities have been in existence since To Vanderbilt senior and Phi Beta Sigma life entitled “Methods and Myths of Black the early 1900s, they only began to appear member, Morgan Seay, being a member of Greeks,” a viewing of the Spike Lee fi lm on the Vanderbilt campus in 1971 when Logan Lovensheimer Dowdy Sandler the black Greek community means more “School Daze”, a poetry slam and a chance Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. established than simply being in a fraternity — it means for members of Black Greek organizations a local chapter. Th e fi rst black sorority to Wednesday’s Raft Debate, sponsored by Mortar Board, placed professors being a part of a legacy and tradition that to share their personal thoughts and expe- found a chapter on Vanderbilt’s campus was from the four academic schools against one another in comic defense of their dates back to 1906. riences. Alpha Kappa Alpha in November of 1972. schools’ educational worth. Professor Lovensheimer of paid tribute to Th e beginnings of Black Greek letter President of Alpha Kappa Alpha, La- won the debate, arguing the necessity of music to the human spirit. this legacy of 100 years of African Ameri- organizations in the United States can be Please see ANNIVERSARY, page 2

OUR VIEW BASKETBALLCOLUMN QUOTABLE POLL WEATHER INSIDE Read why the Hustler The Commodores Read columnist “It may not be the In the Bubble 2 THE Editorial Board extended their los- Stuart Hill’s views on largest, but it will be has unanimously ing streak to four how last fall’s securi- the most emotional 7799% In History 2 decided to endorse games with a loss to ty concerns will influ- and important of all Crime Report 2 WALL Interhall presidential Alabama last night, ence how the VUcept our Mardi Gras.” Percentage of candidate Devin despite the valiant program orients teachers in the Opinion 4 Donovan in next effort of sophomore Vanderbilt freshman — Louisiana United States that 45 32 Our View 4 week’s general elec- guard Shan Foster . when they arrive on say high schools labor attorney HI LO Sports 6 tion. See Page 4 campus next fall. Eve Marie do a good job at » Extended forecast on page 2 See Page 4 See Page 4 Stocker on the preparing students Fun & Games 8 upcoming Mardi for college. Gras in New Orleans » Associated Press 2 NEWS The Vanderbilt Hustler | Friday, February 10, 2006

WORD OF THE DAY THIS DAY IN HISTORY FORECAST 1763 France ceded Canada to England under the Treaty of Paris, which SATURDAY ended the French and Indian War. Snow Showers LACUNA High: 36 PAGE 2 1846 Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the n. blank space; gap; missing part Mormons, began an exodus to the west from Illinois. Low: 26 Today is Friday, February 10, 2006 1962 The Soviet Union exchanged American U-2 pilot Francis Gary SUNDAY Powers for Rudolph Ivanovich Abel, a Soviet spy held by the Partly Cloudy IT IS THE THERE ARE United States. High: 40 rd 1967 The 25th Amendment to the Constitution, dealing with presi- Low: 24 23 53 16 91 dential disability and succession, went into eff ect. MONDAY day of classes class days class days calendar 1989 Ron Brown was elected chairman of the Democratic National Com- Partly Cloudy until exams until Spring days to com- mittee, becoming the fi rst black to head a major U.S. political party. High: 39 Break mencement Low: 21 Source: Webster’s Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language Compiled by the Associated Press

INTERHALL TODAY IN THE BUBBLE Compiled by Rachel Stevens Undergraduate summer research fellowships Devin Donovan Angelou: Visit Applications are now available for undergraduate summer research fellowships. Real Ideas Bring Real Results Th e fellowships provide a unique opportunity for rising juniors and seniors to I want to be your Interhall President in order to create a more engage in innovative, integrative biology approaches to cancer research through the unifi ed and universal Vanderbilt experience. I will seek stron- National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Integrative Cancer Biology Program (ICBP) and ger partnerships with student organizations and facilitate and the Vanderbilt Integrative Cancer Biology Center (VICBC). Application deadlines are sparks campus improve the connection between students and student leaders in March 13 and April 3, 2006. For more information, students can visit http://www. order to truly represent your voice and opinion. More frequent vanderbilt.edu/VICBC/. formal and informal forums will allow you to discuss current issues with fellow students and your Interhall representatives. Last chance for yearbook portraits Additionally, my Vice Presidents Taylor Imboden and Ryan Wag- excitement ner and I are involved in organizations across campus from club Today is the last opportunity for students to have portraits taken for the yearbook. sports and honors societies to Resident Advisors and Greek life. Seniors must make an appointment by visiting www.vanderbiltcommodore.com. From ANGELOU, page 1 technicians. Non-seniors may simply stop by Sarratt 112. More information about portraits and Our commitments to various groups will enrich our perspec- sell tickets in order to make mon- Dr. Frank E. Dobson, direc- yearbook orders is available online at www.vanderbiltcommodore.com. tives on student life at Vanderbilt and help us create a residential environment that serves the needs of each individual student. ey, but it’s unfortunate that a lot of tor of the Black Cultural Center, As the current Organizational Vice President of Interhall, I students can’t go because of that,” which is a co-sponsor of the event, Dance Marathon have developed good working relationships with many student Nasmyth said. said bringing Maya Angelou to organizations and have the respect and rapport that we need Th e tickets have been popular campus was “right up their ally,” Dance Marathon is February 17-18 from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. at the Student Recreation since they fi rst went on sale ac- because she is the “kind of person Center. Guest tickets are $10 and can be purchased from dancers, at the Sarratt box with the administration to accomplish positive change. Dur- offi ce or at Dance Marathon. Dave Barnes, Who’s Bad (Michael Jackson Cover Band) ing my three years of dedication to the organization, I have cording to Audrey McKee, who who can bring groups together.” and several campus groups will perform! All proceeds benefi t the Monroe Carell, Jr. worked intensively with Resident Life, student athletics, Traffi c works at Sarratt Student Center. “She is a Southerner, raised in Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Event volunteers are still needed as well. Visit www. and Parking, and Th e Commons and College Halls. I am also Some 30 students and faculty Arkansas. Angelou not only rep- vanderbilt.edu/dance_marathon to sign up to volunteer. intricately involved in discussion and solutions for construc- formed a line in Sarratt before the resents the best of American cul- tion, security, safety and other residential concerns. Because of box offi ce opened the day the tick- ture, she also represents the best Compiled by staff from various sources. Check out http://calendar.vanderbilt.edu for more events. my extensive experience, my transition from Vice President to ets went on sale. of Southern culture and we are a President would be smooth and consistent. Now that the tickets have sold Southern school,” Dobson said. Not only will I listen to and represent your views when work- out, McKee said she still receives “She bridges so many areas. Her Anniversary: Refl ection took place ing with the administration on Commons and College Halls calls from members of the Nash- coming to Nashville has become ville community and students at- an event, not just for Vanderbilt, From ANNIVERSARY, page 1 and other issues, I will actively push for a wireless campus and tempting to purchase tickets. but the city.” Toya Franklin, recognized the continued importance of black letter or- a much stronger recycling program. I believe Vanderbilt is way “Already, there have been four Th e Margaret Cuninggim ganizations on Vanderbilt’s campus today. behind the curve in these respects, and I will work for immedi- phone calls today from people Women’s Center is also co-spon- “Being a member of a black Greek letter organization is very empow- ate resolution. Additionally, I will update the safety and security from the Nashville community soring the event. ering, especially on Vandy’s campus where there are not a lot of venues measures in the dorms in order to achieve effi ciency and allow asking for tickets, and it’s only “Maya Angelou is an amaz- for black students to progress as a cohesive unit,” Franklin said. “NPHC more convenience, while still keeping the residence halls secure. been one hour and 15 minutes,” ing woman who can write,” Linda members have a greater responsibility to Vanderbilt’s black community, Above all, I will campaign for your needs and ensure a satisfac- McKee said. Manning, director of the Women’s which is one that we take very seriously. Th erefore, we continue to strive tory living experience in every dorm on campus. “Th e people who were really Center, said. She has written from for excellence.” interested in getting tickets were her personal perspective about Perhaps more than anything, this week was an opportunity for mem- Russell Ross able to get tickets before they sold the abuse of women and women bers of the black Greek community to refl ect both individually and col- Save the Men’s Soccer Team out,” Bonne Holmes, who also empowerment so we are particu- lectively about their experiences, both past and present. 3,254 individuals have voiced their opposition to the admin- works at the Sarratt Student Cen- larly honored to sponsor her.” “Seeing that they could persevere in the face of adversity has helped istration’s decision. Th e primary mission of Interhall student ter, said. “Just the fact that people “We felt like she is an impor- me to get through times that I thought I wouldn’t be able to. I am a part government is to build residential community. However, as long waited an hour in line before the tant voice in a lot of diff erent com- of a legacy,” said Morgan Seay. as any part of our community is mistreated by the administra- tickets went on sale shows how munities,” Arlinghaus said. “She As for the current state of black Greek life, Seay believes that it is in tion, all students and campus leaders need to rise together as much some people wanted to see appeals to the African American a period of reevaluation. they have and let Gee and Williams know that their decision is Maya Angelou.” community, the women com- “We are taking great strides toward coming together as a black Greek destroying our wonderful community. Th ere have been some con- munity and English community. community as a whole.” ■ cerns about the acoustics in Me- Also, her general message of mul- Margarita Mix in the Munchie Mart morial Gym for Angelou’s lecture. ticulturalism and diversity are is- Th e administration tends to blame alcohol as the cause of However, Arlinghaus said that sues that have been talked about CORRECTIONS many of our on campus problems. Th e removal of Margarita Mix although it was a concern, they a lot at Vanderbilt, so I think her from the Munchie Mart was a poorly conceived policy initiative have addressed the issue with lecture will fi t in really well at this In Wednesday’s article entitled “Olympics to begin Friday” it was said that the on many levels. First, margaritas taste really good. Secondly, and specialized sound equipment and campus.” ■ Olympics would be held in Vancouver in 2012. Th e winter Olympics will be held most importantly, the removal of such mixers from the Varsity in 2010 in Vancouver. Th e summer Olympics will be held in Beijing in 2008 and Markets means students are going to take their tequila shots London in 2012. Th e Vanderbilt Hustler regrets the error. straight which is unfortunate for multiple reasons. Th ink about In a January 27 article entitled “New rape policy suggested” it was stated in an it — kids are going to drink anyways; it’s better if they are drink- Drugs: Law criticized info box that Neala Swaminatha and Carrie Stillwell were members of the Student ing something that is watered down. Conduct Board. Th is is incorrect. Th e Vanderbilt Hustler regrets the error. Construction on Peabody Housing has failed the sophomore class and residents of Pea- for harsh treatment VUPD CRIME LOG Compiled by Rachel Stevens body. Th ere was no prior warning giving to those residents that construction would be interfering with their sleeping and study From DRUGS, page 1 should be removed. However, no Feb 7, 1:33 a.m. — An arrest was made at 18th Ave. S. and Wedgewood Ave. habits. Such activity is absolutely outrageous and the university and to increase the aff ordability Th e suspect was arrested fro DUI and a violation of the implied consent law. changes have been made. must be condemned and remedies must be given. of postsecondary education for “I think that it should be re- Feb 7, 11:15 a.m. — A drug off ense and equipment violation took place in moderate-income families.” moved,” said Tina Kerins, sopho- Memorial Hall. No suspects have been identifi ed and the case is now inactive. Freshman Living in Towers In 1998, Rep. Mark Souder more in Business. “Bad decisions Th e traditional freshman experience was robbed from these (R-Ind.) suggested amending the should not be held accountable For complete listings visit http://police.vanderbilt.edu. unfortunate students. Th e Housing lottery has failed you. Every- Act to make it harder for students for future opportunities.” one desires an equal housing experience as a freshman. Don’t with drug convictions to get aid. Conversely, Katelyn Johnson, worry; a leader is not afraid to admit that y’all got the shaft . He said repealing or suspending sophomore in LAS, feels the ques- SERVICE GUIDE fi nancial aid from applicants with tion is essential in determining The Vanderbilt Hustler (ISSN 0042-2517), the student newspaper of Security Task Force drug convictions would discour- aid. Vanderbilt University, is published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during How many people reading this blurb have actually read the age students from using or sell- the academic year except for during exam periods and vacations. The paper is “I think for most students with not printed during summer break. security task force recommendations? Exactly! Let me give you ing drugs and encourage abus- a drug conviction, school doesn’t The Vanderbilt Hustler allocates one issue of the newspaper to each student a brief overview. Planks, concerns and extended educational ers to get treatment. He also said necessarily come fi rst,” she said. and is available at various points on campus for free. Additional copies are $.50 orientation are well thought-out. However, a lot of the docu- the change would put taxpayers’ “Financial aid can be spent on each. ment is extremely vague. money to better use. The Vanderbilt Hustler is a division of Vanderbilt Student Communications, those that do put school fi rst.” Inc. Copyright © 2004 Vanderbilt Student Communications. Earlier this year, however, Students for Sensible Drug Pol- Rape/Harassment Culture Souder requested the new chang- icy believes that the drug provision LOCATION The Hustler offi ces are in 130 Sarratt Student Center on the Vanderbilt University Interhall seriously dropped the ball on the naming of some es for the law, saying that the De- hurts the U.S. economy and does Campus. Address postal mail to VU Station B 351504, Nashville, Tenn. 37235- of their events, for example “the Big Ass Tailgate.” Such dis- partment of Education was mis- nothing to discourage drug use. 1504. course creates hierarchies that demean women and legitimize interpreting the amendment in a “Th is law increases drug abuse AFFILIATIONS the objectifi cation of their bodies. Look I may be the vice “draconian” way. by blocking access to education,” The Hustler is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press, Columbia Scholastic president of the College Republicans, but I am at least open- In January, the Advisory Angell said. “Studies show that Press Association, College Newspaper Business and Advertising Managers, minded enough to realize that this is outrageous. Interhall Committee on Student Financial Southern University Newspapers and the Southeastern Journalism Conference the more educated a person is, and is an associate member of the Associated Press. needs to lead the charge in deconstructing this culture rather Assistance, a group created by the less likely they are to engage than reinforcing it. Congress, said the drug convic- TO ADVERTISE in drug abuse. 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Friday, February 10, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler NEWS 3 Student-Athletes: Transfer Graff iti: Writing on wall removed yesterday students aff ect rate From GRAFFITI, page 1 Student Association, said that she wasn’t room long enough for there to be several surprised by the comments on the wall. “Th e biggest diff erence between us said Josh Zeid, a freshman pitcher on the From STUDENT ATHLETES, page 1 responses written on the wall next to the “We know those views are out there,” and the other 11 schools in the SEC is that baseball team. transfer. If a student transfers from one message. Smith said. our students truly represent the ‘student- “It is sometimes diffi cult to adjust to institution to another, he or she is counted Renna Risby, a supervisor for “Cowardly people will write those athlete,’” Williams said. “Th ey appreci- the hours spent on practicing and trying as a non-graduate from both the school Vanderbilt Plant Operations, said that a views on walls in bathrooms because no ate the fact that they are able to come to to fi nd time to accomplish all of your stud- that the student leaves and the school to Plant Operations employee removed the one will know who they are. Th ey’re not Vanderbilt and get a good education.” ies, but we learn to make time. Th ere are which he or she moves. graffi ti yesterday morning. going to express those opinions openly.” Although the athletes are provided never any excuses.” Because of the numerous transfer Risby said that Plant Operations fol- When asked why student should care with some resources to help with their Yet regardless of the clear success of students, a new rate was calculated. Th is lows a procedure for addressing reports of about racial and homophobic graffi ti in academic workload, such as tutors and our athletes here at Vanderbilt, Williams statistic is called the “graduation success graffi ti. Th e assistant director looks at the the Stevenson bathroom, Capehart fo- counselors, most student-athletes agree said that there is always room for im- rate” and includes student-athletes who graffi ti and takes pictures, noting any ref- cused on the need to stop all oppression. that they are not given any preference over provement. transfer. Vanderbilt boasts an impressive erence to gang affi liations. Th en someone “Racism never makes any sense,” he regular students in the classroom. “Where our student-athletes are aca- 93 percent graduation success rate for its is sent over to remove any writing with said. “We [America] have fought so long “Th e teachers do not diff erentiate be- demically we should be very proud of, but athletes. specialized equipment. to stop this. We now have the power to tween athletes and regular students. Here there are still improvements to be made. Williams said that there are numerous Reports of graffi ti in Stevenson Center standup against any sort of oppression, be (at Vanderbilt) a ‘student-athlete’ is exact- Until our athletes graduate at a rate higher reasons why Vanderbilt student-athletes are common, Risby said. it homophobic or racism. It is our obliga- ly what it sounds like — and our priorities than our regular students there is work to are so successful. Zakiya Smith, president of the Black tion to fi ght this oppression.” ■ are in that order. We are students fi rst,” be done.” ■ Read the Hustler; A Hustler a day keeps the doctor away!

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“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition OPINION the Government for a redress of grievances.” OPINIONOPINION The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

SEAN SEELINGER, EDITORINCHIEF EDITORIAL CARTOON

GLENNA DEROY, MANAGING EDITOR

JORDAN MAMORSKY, MANAGING EDITOR

RACHEL STEVENS, EXECUTIVE NEWS EDITOR

DAN ROSS, ADVERTISING MANAGER

OUR VIEW The Hustler endorses Devin Donovan Th e Hustler Editorial Board has voted unanimously to endorse Devin Donovan for Interhall President in this spring’s two-candidate race. While we applaud both candidates for their previous contributions and commitment to the organization, we feel that Donovan will best serve student interests in the residential life government. While Donovan’s platform makes no large promises to the student body, outside of a better recycling programs and wireless Internet, what it does do is open up avenues through which future action can take place. Donovan has proposed creating more formal and informal campus forums in which students can share opinions. In addition, her platform demonstrates her ability in the past to work eff ectively with campus leaders and administration on key student issues. Interhall needs In contrast to Donovan’s realistic approach, her opponent Russell Ross’s platform takes on issues that committed leaders are clearly out of Interhall’s control. who will eff ectively In particular, the fi rst point of Ross’s platform DON WRIGHT—KRT communicate stu- focuses on his opposition to the administration’s ” decision to dissolve the men’s soccer team. While his dent housing needs LETTERS TO THE EDITOR sentiments echo those of most Vanderbilt students, it seems naïve to think that being elected Interhall and concerns to the president will have any impact on this situation. administration. We Encourage legal immigration $9,000 loss unnecessary In the rest of his platform, Ross precedes to To the Editor: the people who come here to work. complain about many issues on campus, from the believe Donovan is To the Editor: correspondence, which is far Th e idea of building a wall on the As a resident of Phoenix, Ariz., I Th e SGA’s recent loss of cheaper than hotel rooms, recent construction on the Peabody campus, to the ready, and capable, United States-Mexico border is ridiculous, can assure you immigrants would prefer condition of the Kissam residence halls. While Ross $9,000 on the SGA-SEC confer- and you have the ability for to take on this task. but McGeady has a few good ideas about crossing legally through a checkpoint than ence is not only unexpected, diff erent SGAs throughout the makes valid points, he fails to off er ideas for how he how to fi x our immigration policy. through the Sonoran desert. Obtaining will or can change these situations. but also inexcusable. Although country, rather than merely the Th e United States demands cheap a visa is not an option for most Mexicans some of the money would SEC, to exchange information While Donovan may also lack concrete solutions to problems, what she labor, and Latin America provides it. – paying a smuggler is. Simply making it does propose is an organizational structure that will be conducive to real have been recovered by paying and ideas. With the exception Enforcing INS regulations would put many easier to work in the United States would participants from other schools of this conference, almost all of action, not empty complaining. hotels, restaurants and farms out of busi- solve a lot of problems, because they’ll Donovan’s campaign slogan seems to fi t her platform perfectly. As she had the conference taken place, the causes that the SGA helps ness. By not enforcing laws that prevent come either way. spending even $6,000 on a fi nance throughout the year proclaims, “Real Ideas Bring Real Results.” In this spirit, she provides the corporations from hiring migrants, the Th e solution: enforce interior im- student body with realistic goals that will improve the quality of everyday conference would still have are important and worth their government acknowledges our depen- migration laws, but open up new channels been an unnecessary expense, costs. It is only a shame that residential life. dence on foreign labor. Th e only problem that make it easier for foreign workers to As Vanderbilt slowly transitions to a residential college system, as the conference itself is of $9,000 less will go to better with illegal immigration is that it is illegal. obtain legal status in the United States. dubious benefi t to any. Minutes causes this year, all because Interhall holds an important role. Interhall needs committed leaders who Th e government must create a way to Amnesty for current residents shouldn’t will eff ectively communicate student housing needs and concerns to the of Vanderbilt SGA meetings of an unnecessary meet and register and confer legal status to migrant be discounted, because so many things in are online, where members of greet. administration. We believe Donovan is ready, and capable, to take on this workers, without restricting the fl ow America say, “It’s OK that you came here task. other schools can read them. across the border. It’s the only way to rem- illegally.” Many other schools make Joseph Hills edy the inconsistency in our immigration Jason Th eobald their minutes available as well. Sophomore, A&S OPINION POLICY policy without hurting the economy and Freshman, A&S Combine this with e-mail The Vanderbilt Hustler opinion ters via. e-mail must either come section aims to stimulate discus- from a Vanderbilt e-mail address COLUMN sion in the Vanderbilt community. where the identity of the sender In that spirit, columnists, guest is clear or be accompanied with a columnists and authors of let- phone call to the Editor-in-Chief. VUcept revamps freshman orientation program ters to the editor are expected With rare exception, all letters to provide logical argument to must be received by 1 p.m. on “VUcept” is just one of those loaded words, isn’t points in the recommendations of the Task Force is will be a much more fun, back their views. Unreasonable Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday. The it? One mention of the word and I am immediately that changing campus culture begins with changing exciting, relaxed week, as the arguments or arguments in vain editor reserves the right to edit reminded of the experience of Founder’s Walk, of how we welcome and educate our new students. Any freshman seminar will cover between columnists have no and condense submissions for of you who read the recommendations may have many of the topics formerly place in The Hustler and will not be length as well as clarity. GUEST COLUMNIST noted the vision of orientation becoming a year- crammed into the days of One of the major published. The Vanderbilt Hustler Lengthy letters that focus on an long voyage, which would include a required weekly orientation. And one more welcomes reader viewpoints and issue aff ecting students might be STUART points in the recom- off ers three methods of expres- considered for a guest column at seminar for new students in which they would learn change: the help of student sion: letters to the editor, guest the editor’s discretion. HILL the values of this community – something we ex- leaders has always been im- mendations of the columns and feedback on our All submissions become the that guy who taught us to juggle, of the overwhelm- pect to come to life this fall. Already, an orientation portant to our success, but Task” Force is that website. property of The Vanderbilt Hustler ing feeling of being at the Wildhorse Saloon with my working group (a product of the Task Force), the this year it’s especially key. Letters must be submitted either and must conform to the legal entire class. And I would imagine we all have a pret- University Orientation Committee and the VUcept VUcept wants you to help changing campus in person by the author to The standards of Vanderbilt Student ty strong reaction to the idea of VUcept – the term Executive Board are working together to bring this us make orientation a better culture begins with Hustler offi ce or via. e-mail to Communications, of which The new vision of orientation to life. experience and Vanderbilt a [email protected] Let- Hustler is a division. is just that loaded. Campus life is full of these buzz words, and perhaps one of the most pertinent ones It’s clear that lots of things are changing, and in better place, and we will be changing how we CORRECTION POLICY of late has been “safety.” Surely we all remember last a community that has been rattled by lots of change working hard to recruit lead- welcomoe and in recent weeks (and years) and has been the vic- ers for DoreSTEPS. You are Accuracy is our profession. As the Bring corrections to The Hustler fall: yet another “incident” report in the Hustler, yet tim of poor communication, VUcept wants to make the face of this campus and educate our new “Voice of Vanderbilt,” we are com- offi ce in Sarratt 130 or e-mail us at another security alert e-mail, and – most unforget- sure you know what’s going on and feel invited to be the welcome you extend the mitted to ensuring our work is fair [email protected]. You tably – the news that shots had been fi red in Morgan students. and accurate. Errors of substance may also report them by telephone House. It was a fall like none of us here at Vanderbilt part of the movement. Our organization is chang- new students next fall will will be corrected. With very rare to the news line at 615-322-2424 had experienced, and it was clear that there were is- ing signifi cantly as well, and the details are still in be more impactful than any welcome printed on a exception, these corrections will or the Editor-in-Chief at 615-322- sues that really needed addressing. Chancellor Gee the works, but there are some things we already university letterhead. Please stay tuned about the be listed on Page 2. 3757. called together a Task Force to consider our safety know: VUcept’s organizational structure is evolving, changes ahead and about how you can be involved ■ situation, and the intense recommendations they so those of you vigilantly awaiting VUceptor appli- – we’ll be in touch. STAFF recently published refl ect an important truth about cations will have to wait just a little bit longer; but don’t fret – we’ll let you know as soon as possible. —Stuart Hill is a sophomore in the Blair News Editors Ben Sweet Marketing Director George Fischer the Vanderbilt community that all of us, I think, are Meredith Casey Advertising Manager Dan Ross beginning to realize: we are in need of a sweeping Th e artist formerly known as Fall Orientation will School of Music. Opinion Editors Reeve Hamilton Production Manager Rosa An now be called DoreSTEPS (Students Transitioning Aden Johnson Ad Design Manager Sharon Yecies culture change. Allison Malone Ad Designers Lisa Guo Th is brings us back to VUcept. One of the major in their Educational and Personal Success), and it Sports Editors Craig Tapper John Thompson Will Gibbons Asst. Ad Manager Nate Cartmell Life Editor Daniel Darland Ad Staff Emily Lineberger Asst. News Editors Lisa Guo Gosha Khuchua COLUMN Katherine Foutch Hilary Rogers Nicole Floyd Courtney Dial Asst Sports Editors Jarred Amato Madeleine Pulman New Year’s resolution causes fast food nightmares Andy Lutsky Art Director John Maynard Photo Editors Elise Alford Creative Director Matt Radford Kelly Hocutt Designers Cassie Edwards We’ve all had nightmares before. Th ere’s the one ever, I’ve been having reoccurring nightmares about at once. I cut out all sodas, cheeses, refi ned carbs, Henry Manice Laura Kim Peter Tufo Becca Carson where you fall off a cliff , the one where you have to food. extra sugars and fried foods. Yes, French fries were Copy Editors Emily Agostino Webmaster Osman Jalloh take a fi nal exam for a class you never attended, and It all started when I decided to make a New Year’s now prohibited. Nikura Arinze Logan Burgess CASUAL resolution for 2006. I’ve never really been big on I know it doesn’t seem like that big a deal, but Micah Carroll resolutions—in fact, I don’t think I’ve ever made one when you’re as used to fast food as I am, fries might Kate Coverse Stephanie de Jesus TAYLOR before now—but for whatever reason, I made one as well occupy an entire tier of the food pyramid. Caroline Fabacher this year. I promised myself to start eating healthier. But I decided that for the sake of my arteries, I was Ben Karp SEWELL Emily Mai VSC Director Chris Carroll Unfortunately for my over-the-top personality, this going to cut them out of my diet. Aarika Patel Asst. VSC Director Jeff Breaux the one where all your teeth fall out. Lately, how- meant I completely turned my diet upside down all Amy Roebuck Asst. VSC Director Paige Orr-Clancy Please see SEWELL, page 5

Your voice doesn’t stop here. President Kate Morgan President Kyle Southern U.S. Sen. Bill Frist U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander Rep. Jim Cooper Rep. Edith Langster Sen. Douglas Henry, Jr. Councilor Ginger Hausser The Vanderbilt Hustler encourages its readers Student Government Assoc. Interhall United State Senate United States Senate U.S. House of Rep. Tenn. District 54 Tenn. District 21 Metro District 18 to voice their opinions on legislative issues. 1542 Station B 7010 Station B Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20515 35 Legislative Plaza 11 Legislative Plaza 521 Chesterfi eld Avenue The following students and legislators [email protected] [email protected] (202) 224-3344 (202) 224-4944 (202) 225-4311 Nashville, TN 37243-0154 Nashville, TN 37243-0021 Nashville, TN 37212 represent the Vanderbilt community. Sarratt 359 Sarratt 357 (615) 352-9411 (615) 736-5129 (615) 736-5295 (615) 741-1997 (615) 741-3291 (615) 783-0106 (615) 322-8742 (615) 421-7515 Friday, February 10, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler OPINION 5

COLUMN AROUND How “It will be “I think they’ll detrimental to be sad, and Television commercials target elderly THE do you the team.” they will miss him.” I am sick of horrible, overplayed television commer- anymore; has anyone noticed the LOOP think Mario cials. Remember when “Saved by the Bell” and “Sabrina ridiculous amount of prescription Moore’s depar- the Teenage Witch” were only interrupted by commercials drug commercials on the tube these days? Am I really supposed to ask ture will aff ect the CHRIS BANNON LAURA STONE Freshman Sophomore ONE SMALL VOICE my doctor about Nexium, Vioxx, To better serve the team? Lipitor, Lunesta and Levitra? I bet public, television DANIEL Jay Leno could get his Jay-Walking “The loss of his public to name more prescription nnetworks should “This comes as “They’ll lose KASBOHM animated per- a shock to me! I energy and drugs than U.S. state capitals. And sonality on and vary their com- didn’t know!” fl uidity for a telling us how delicious gushers and fruit rollups were? Or ” off the court will every time I see a commercial where at least we had the catchy “quilted-quicker-picker-upper” aff ect team spirit few weeks, and the writers have expertly written mercials so that the from Bounty. and community then they’ll be all of the drug information into a support for the Now, between prescription drugs and Medicare cover- viewers receive a alright.” clever script between a doctor and a team.” age plans, there isn’t any more room for an animated rabbit patient, or worse, the one with the wide variety of infor- LATOYA FRANKLYN KORTNE EDOGUN LEE INCANDELA stealing Trix from innocent kids, or thousands of young- Junior Junior Junior doctor and his medical students, I sters hopping on one foot with the new and improved Skip- mations on an array feel like ramming my head through Allison Malone by Compiled It. the TV screen. Worst of all, the of products, from Consider that horrible commercial about old people commercial serves nicely to inform who can’t walk anymore. “Are you limited by your mo- cleaning products to the public about a pill’s side eff ects, bilitah?” it says. Th en for about two and a half minutes, it but many people have no idea what toothpastes. shows happy, rich, white people fl oating around like Yoda Sewell: 2006 promises hard to keep the drug actually treats. at “Up to Th ree Miles Per Hour!” “Now I can play with my Perhaps I am overreacting. I am sure that many From SEWELL, page 5 grandkids again,” states one woman with a face like an over- people have heartburn, E.D. or high cholesterol. But are large prune. But you know the fi ve-year-old girl on the bike All was going well the fi rst few days. trouble of referring to a life change with a there any healthy, young people left ? Maybe the drug is thinking, “Why did mom make us bring her again?” Granted I missed my pizza, my cheese- special phrase, it’s not supposed to be easy companies are an integral part of the new media-negativ- What about Conseco Direct Life, or Liberty Medical? burgers, my Mountain Dew, and of course to keep. ity-complex that tries to frighten the public over matters How many times have I heard “Your premiums never go my French fries, but I don’t like to quit, so I I wish though that we, as a society, didn’t And I wish that are actually insignifi cant. We have all seen fl ashy teas- up, and your benefi ts never go down”? And I don’t know stuck with my goal. About a week into my feel like we had to set aside a special time our culture ers for Dateline or 20/20 about “Sexual Predators in Your how many companies there really are, but the commercials little program, however, things started going of the year to make specifi c life changes we Neighborhood” or “Medicine: What Your Doctor Isn’t Tell- always seem to feature a Santa-looking man, complete with downhill; I began having nightmares about know we want to make. And I wish our cul- weren’t so ing You,” so it is not inconceivable that powerful drug com- bleached mustache, sitting by a fi re in his mountain home. French fries. ture weren’t so focused on short-term plea- focused” on panies and journalistic ventures are working together. “Now I get my diabeetis medication delivered directly to Well, I guess they weren’t really night- sures that it is indeed this diffi cult to keep All hope is not lost. Entertaining, informative my doah,” he says. Do you? What exactly is “diabeetis”? mares in the conventional sense of the word; promises we make to ourselves. But until short-term and useful commercials still exist. Take Geico, for example. To better serve the public, television networks should they were more just dreams where I stuff ed something changes, I guess all we can do is pleasures that Who doesn’t remember the catchy line, “A 15 minute call vary their commercials so that the viewers receive a wide my face full of French fries. I would sit down make resolutions and hope we have the de- could save you 15 percent or more on car insurance” or that variety of information on an array of products, from clean- in front of a tub of fries and just shove my termination to see them through. As far as it is indeed cute green gecko? By creating innovative new scripts and ing products to toothpastes. Of course they tweak individ- face in. Yes, I was having withdrawal symp- my resolution goes, I’m happy to say I haven’t this diffi cult retaining the same, simple theme, Geico has managed to ual hours based on viewer demographics, such as placing toms from French fries—a nightmare in its touched a French fry in nearly a month and a become not only a popular topic of conversation, but also a Oreo commercials in a of Saturday morning cartoons own right. half. We’ll see what happens. ■ to keep prom- leading brand in the car insurance industry. It is my hope or placing beer and pizza commercials at breaks in foot- I didn’t know you could miss food so ises we make that other companies and industries will get the memo and ball games. But are the 24 hour news networks frequented much that you could start to dream about —Taylor Sewell is a junior in the Col- follow this outstanding example. ■ only by people over the age of 65? Commercials seem to be fried potato gluttony. I didn’t know this New lege of Arts and Science. to ourselves. increasingly selling products to an older and older popula- Year’s resolution thing would be so taxing. —Daniel Kasbohm is a freshman in the College of tion. But I guess if you have to go through the Arts and Science. But old age is apparently not our only infi rmity

COLUMN Sports improve society, but they are not necessary for its function

Now that the men’s soccer debacle has begun Sports are an important part of my life. and mentally strive for victory. Whether you’re are organized competition, a competition many to fade into the sunset, I feel it’s time to look at While some of my friends were still watch- in the theaters watching a motivational sports people need in their lives. Sports teams bring the entire ordeal a bit more generally and philo- ing Power Rangers and Pokemon, I watched fi lm, on the couch rooting for the home team, in the most polarized groups together to fi nd a Sportscenter. I can remember being a brack- the stands yelling at the top of your lungs, or on common rooting interest that wouldn’t be A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR etologist (the coined ESPN term for one who the fi eld of battle putting everything you have on found anywhere else. Games allow for a time Whether you’re in the is obsessed with March Madness, which is the the line, the human will to compete is evident. of relaxation and intense excitement about theaters watching a mo- JOSEPH term for the NCAA Basketball Playoff s) start- But the recent soccer debacle here at Vanderbilt something that matters so much to them, and WILLIAMS ing in fi rst grade. Whether it is high school prep reminded me of a time four and a half years ago yet ultimately means very little. tivational sports fi lm, on sports, college sports, or professional sports, I when, as good ole Dubya always reminds us, September 11, 2001 was a day when people the couch rooting” for the sophically. Now that seemingly every columnist, eat it up for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One of our country’s perspective on all things did (or at were forced to realize what was most impor- student, and squirrel on campus has given their the two websites I have visited almost every day least should have) changed forever. tant in their lives. And sports were not a ne- home team, in the stands two cents worth on the situation, I feel the in- I’ve logged on the internet for nearly a decade On September 11, 2001, all sporting events cessity. But in the weeks following that tragic yelling at the top of your cident raises a very important issue about our now is ESPN.com. I watch ESPNNEWS like it’s were canceled. Tragedy struck and all of a sud- day, people realized the most important thing society that should be addressed. my job. I like all the sports too: football, base- den, all things entertainment fell to the way- about sports. Sports are one of the main things lungs, or on the fi eld of Let me preface my main point with a few ball, basketball, and golf. Hockey is fun if you’re side. And essentially that’s what sports are: that brought everyone together and allowed battle putting everything comments. First, I believe that the time that at the game in person and the highlights are entertainment. Th e top sports columnist back them to peacefully forget about the chaos for a has passed since the administration canned the good. I’ve never been a huge fan of soccer, but home wrote a column not long aft er 9/11/2001 few hours. As we go through our lives with so you have on the line, the men’s soccer team should not be a reason for you must be a fan of the World Cup if you like dealing with this same issue. In the very end, in much chaos on a daily basis, sports are some- human will to compete is people to become idle about the issue. Perhaps sports at all. I never respected tennis until I be- the grand scheme of things, sport means very, thing that gives many of us a break. the students have done everything they can to gan to play it recreationally myself and became very little. It is not necessary. But at the time of Sports aren’t necessary. But thank God for evident. put the pressure on the administration and be old enough to fully appreciate tennis skirts and reading that column, I didn’t understand what I competition and thank God for sports. ■ heard. But what the administration hopes will the women who wear them well. From the in- do understand now. Need and necessity are not happen is exactly what is happening: students game drama to the off -the-fi eld insanity, sports always the same thing. — Joseph Williams is a freshman in the lashed out against the idea initially and have now are a vital part of our society and culture. Our society needs sports. Sports make soci- College of Arts and Science. faded into the sunset as the academic workload But, we must step back and look at the picture ety better. Maybe this is not true from everyone’s begins to pile on. Th at’s my only commentary as a whole. Sports are essentially the outgrowth perspective. But for many people, whether view- on that situation. Th at’s my two cents worth. of humanity’s need to compete, to physically ing or participating, sports are a release. Sports

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T.G. PASCHAL / The Crimson White Sophomore guard Shan Foster had one of his best games as a Commodore. Foster scored 30 points in a losing eff ort Wednesday night at Alabama. The defeat extends the Commodores’ losing streak to four games.

stalwart defense and strong interior play Alabama 77, Vanderbilt 74 propelled the Tide to the victory. Aft er Vanderbilt Min FG-FGA 3P-3PA FT-FTA O-D-R A PTS D. Carroll 34 4-11 1-1 0-0 4-5-9 3 9 Vanderbilt’s Alex Gordon cut Alabama’s S. Foster 42 11-20 6-13 2-3 1-1-2 4 30 Commodores fall to Crimson Tide lead to one with under a minute left , Ala- J. Terrell 34 3-7 0-0 0-2 0-6-6 2 6 bama’s All-SEC guard Ronald Steele drew a A. Gordon 33 2-7 1-4 2-2 0-2-2 5 7 foul, and the SEC’s best free-throw shooter D. Byars 35 5-10 2-5 1-2 1-3-4 3 13 D. Cage 28 3-8 3-6 0-0 1-1-2 4 9 nailed both shots to ice the victory. D. Nwankwo 18 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-2-2 0 0 in overtime as . . . Dan Cage had an open look to send the T. Skuchas 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 0 0 game into a second overtime, but his 3- TEAM 2-2-4 point attempt clanked off the rim as time Totals 225 28-64 13-29 5-9 9-22-31 21 74 Turnovers: 9 (Carroll 3; Terrell 2; Cage, Foster, Gordon, Skuchas 1) ran out on the Commodores. Steals: 5 (Terrell 2; Byars, Carroll, Gordon 1) The “Tonight we just couldn’t get it done. Blocks: 1 (Carroll) I don’t know what it is,” said Foster. “We played hard, we competed, we made big Alabama Min FG-FGA 3P-3PA FT-FTA O-D-R A PTS E. Brock 18 3-4 0-0 0-0 0-0-0 0 6 shots, but obviously they made bigger R. Hendrix 35 3-6 0-0 2-2 3-9-12 1 8 ones.” J. Davidson 45 7-10 0-0 7-7 5-5-10 2 21 Losing Th e Commodores were without senior B. Hollinger 12 0-2 0-2 0-0 1-2-3 0 0 R. Steele 45 7-11 2-3 6-6 0-4-4 4 22 guard Mario Moore, who is taking a tem- A. Gee 34 6-14 2-7 3-4 2-4-6 2 17 porary leave of absence from the team. J. Felix 36 1-14 1-11 0-0 0-5-5 1 3 , who fi nished with 13 points, TEAM 1-1-2 Totals 225 27-61 5-23 18-19 12-30-42 10 77 and Gordon, who ended with seven points Turnovers: 11 (Davidson 5; Hollinger 3; Steele 2; Felix 1) and fi ve assists, were eff ective replacements Steals: 5 (Steele 2; Davidson, Felix, Gee 1) Streak at the point guard position. It was Foster, Blocks: 4 (Steele 2; Davidson, Hendrix 1) though, who stole the spotlight and drew 1st 2nd OT Total 31 37 6 74 praise from everyone, including the oppos- Alabama Crimson Tide 36 32 9 77 ing head coach. Continues “You have to give Vanderbilt a lot of Feb. 8, 2006 Technicals: Tennessee-none; Attendance: 10,108 credit,” Alabama head coach Mark Gotfried Vanderbilt-none. Ejections: none Offi cials: M. Stuart, J.B. Caldwell, J. Luckie said. “Foster was great for them tonight. Our goal in the overtime was to not let him BY JAMBU PALANIAPPAN coach said. “I’m proud of them. I hate to get open looks. Th e game just came down brother is a Crimson Tide reserve, put in nine. “Th e way HUSTLER SPORTS REPORTER continue saying ‘We’re proud’ in the wake of losses but to a few big time plays. We were lucky to make one more I look at is, it wasn’t meant for us to win tonight,” said Shan Foster and the Vanderbilt men’s basketball team there was absolutely nothing more that they could have play than they did tonight.” Foster. “I seemed like we did everything we could have are still looking for a Valentine aft er suff ering yet another done.” Steele oft en made those big plays as he exploited the done to win, but it just wasn’t for us tonight.” heartbreak Wednesday night in Tuscaloosa. With the Commodores down one with just over holes in Vanderbilt’s porous 2-3 zone defense all night, Th e Commodores, who lived by the long ball through- Th e Commodores fell to the Alabama Crimson Tide eight seconds to play in regulation, Foster came up big scoring 22 points. Th e Tide off ense ran through forward out the game, were an impressive 13-29 from 3-point in a tragic 77-74 overtime loss that saw Foster take con- by hitting a 3-pointer to put Vanderbilt up by two. Th e Jermareo Davidson, who was a menace in the paint, fi n- range. However, they only made one 3-pointer in the trol of the game and explode for a career high 30 points. Vanderbilt swingman had the best game of his career, go- ishing with 21 points and 12 rebounds. Gee added 17 overtime session. A ferocious fi nal minute of the second half, which in- ing 11-20 from the fi eld and 6-12 from beyond the arc. as just three players accounted for 60 of Alabama’s 77 Th e Commodores have suff ered four consecutive cluded three lead changes and Foster’s heroics, precluded Th e lead didn’t last long as the Crimson Tide’s Jean points. losses, dropping their record to 12-8 overall and 3-6 in an overtime in which Alabama scrambled away from the Felix threw a pass the length of the court that Alonzo Gee Fouls plagued the Commodores for the third game in the . Th e team will face a tough Commodores. slammed home to send the game into overtime. a row, as both DeMarre Carroll and Julian Terrell fouled stretch in the next week, with home games against Ken- “Our team was very ready to play,” Vanderbilt head Once the teams entered the extra period, Alabama’s out. Carroll fi nished with nine points and nine rebounds, tucky and No. 6 Florida. ■ while Terrell added six points. Dan Cage, whose younger

COLUMN Price “injured” in extra-inning thriller

Vanderbilt pitcher David Price thought he would be in things that would be impossible in real life, and Wednes- It didn’t take much to get me out, however, as I found it him, former player Matt Zeller attempted to make a div- a video game, just not so soon. day’s game against Price was no exception. diffi cult to put much power behind my swings. Th at’s not ing catch but missed, and the ball rolled all the way to the “I didn’t really think about it at the college level,” Price Price, the 6-foot-6 southpaw, was the starting pitcher in to take anything away from Price, rated an 81 in the game, wall as Price screamed at the screen in disbelief. Th e rare said. “I hope I make it to the pros someday and get to see the simulated game against a solid San Diego squad, which who threw hard and hit his spots. inside-the-park home run sent the game to extra innings. Vanderbilt plays in its actual season-opener next Friday. “I throw a little harder than 91 miles per hour, which “Th e coaches would never let me do that, especially COLUMN “I look the same on the game and throw the same – it’s is what the game clocked me at,” Price said. “I’m probably on opening night [when pitchers are held to strict pitch crazy,” Price said. between 92 and 95. And once the warm weather comes counts],” Price said. “I was trying to go for a complete JARRED Whether it was my poor hitting or Price’s impressive out, I will hopefully throw even harder than that.” game, and I learned my lesson.” AMATO pitching (probably a combination of both), Vanderbilt Price only wishes that his location were as good on the To make matters worse, Price was automatically re- held a 3-2 lead for much of the game. Th e left y kept me off mound as it is with the joystick. moved from the game aft er the pitch because of an en- myself in a video game.” balance and mixed up his four pitches well. “If I could throw how I throw in the game, I probably fl a m e d l e ft elbow. He gave up three runs (two earned) and EA Sports recently came out with the fi rst-ever college “Last year I only threw two pitches for strikes,” Price wouldn’t have anyone score on me,” Price said. “It’s a pitch- struck out 10 batters but did not earn the victory. baseball game, MVP ‘06 NCAA Baseball, and I’d advise all said. “Th is year I want to throw four pitches for strikes, and ers dream to put the ball where you want.” Vanderbilt responded by scoring two runs in the top gamers to read the manual before playing – it’s not easy. I think that would help me a lot.” Anyway, holding a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the ninth, of the eleventh and then retiring San Diego in order in the While virtual and football players While Vanderbilt assistant coach Derek Williams, the Price showed why he is a pitcher and Tim Corbin is the home half to secure a 6-4 victory. have been visible for years, this marks the fi rst time I’ll be 2004 National Pitching Coach of the Year, normally calls coach. Aft er losing to freshman quarterback Mackenzie Ad- able to start a dynasty with the Vanderbilt baseball pro- the pitches, Price had the chance to determine his own With his stamina down to 10 percent, Price opted to ams in NCAA Football ‘06 in the last minute last week, gram (which gives me another reason not to study). fate. keep himself in the game rather than go to the bullpen as it was demoralizing to lose another heartbreaker. But, it “It’s defi nitely not something I expected,” Price said. “It’s always fun [calling my own pitches], but Coach most managers would do. doesn’t mean I’m giving up, as I hope to play basketball “Especially seeing people I know and play against.” Johnson is unreal,” Price said. “He knows exactly what to Down to my fi nal out, I came up clutch and lined a base player Shan Foster next week (I’m hearing that he’s pretty Th e great thing about video games is that athletes do throw to every hitter.” hit to right fi eld. Rather than keeping the ball in front of good). ■

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MEMO FROM MAMO JORDAN MAMORSKY Don’t count Commodores out just yet

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NNowow ttiedied fforor llongong aamongmong tthehe toptop teamsteams inin tthehe SEC.SEC. llastast placeplace iinn tthehe SSECEC EEast,ast, tthehe Com-Com- IItt isis ttimeime fforor oourur CCommodoresommodores mmodoresodores aarere iinn sseriouserious jeopardyjeopardy ofof notnot ttoo playplay hhowow eeveryoneveryone expectedexpected theythey BY JARRED AMATO plete player,” Balcomb said. “She was a 3- better.” HUSTLER ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR oonlynly losinglosing anan NCCANCCA tournamenttournament bbid,id, wwould.ould. ItIt isis ttimeime fforor uuss ttoo pputut tthehe heart-heart- point shooter when we got her. Now she’s a Williams said she relishes her role as a bbutut anan NITNIT bidbid asas well.well. SurelySurely thisthis waswas bbreakingreaking losseslosses behindbehind us.us. One play was all it took for Caroline Wil- much better defender, a much better passer, leader and one of the players that the team nnotot wwhathat CoachCoach SStallingstallings envisionedenvisioned Th e ddunkunk heardheard aallll aroundaround Tusca-Tusca- liams to lose her scholarship to the University and now’s she a leader.” looks to in the huddle. fforor hishis tteameam wwithith MarchMarch MadnessMadness rap-rap- lloosaoosa mmustust nnotot eendnd oourur sseason.eason. ItIt isis of Georgia. Williams’ statistics only support Balcomb’s “Knowing your teammates are counting iidlydly aapproaching.pproaching. nnowow oror never.never. LLet’set’s beatbeat KentuckyKentucky thisthis But three years and more than 120 three- comments: 35 minutes per game, second best on you every night is pressure, but it’s a good YYet,et, let’slet’s notnot hammerhammer thethe nailnail intointo wweekend.eekend. ■ pointers later, Vanderbilt couldn’t be happier in the Southeastern Conference, and a team- kind of pressure,” Williams said. for the way things turned out. high 14 points per game, eighth best in the Th e 5-foot-10 guard has also put a lot of “I had verbally committed to Georgia but SEC. pressure on opposing defenses. tore my ACL in the summer going into my No. 33 has also converted on 46 percent “She’s always a threat, and she’s a threat senior year,” Williams said. “Th ey backed out of her 3-point attempts, good for third in the from deep,” Balcomb said. “You have to guard and wanted me to walk on, so I started to look SEC, although she has made more than twice her all the time and have to put your best at other schools.” as many as the top two. defender on her. Also, she’s been getting to Rockmart High School’s all-time leading As a freshman who connected on just the basket this year, and that makes her a lot scorer, for both men and women, found her- four 3-pointers in limited action, Williams tougher to guard.” The Vanderbilt self in a diffi cult situation. said she enjoyed practicing and getting better Asked if she ever thought she would be the “I remember thinking, ‘What am I go- each day and accepted that it wasn’t her time. focal point of opponents’ scouting reports, ing to do?’” Williams said. “Your whole life It was diff erent the following year. Williams had trouble answering. changes when something happens that you “Sophomore year was about fi nding my “I always knew I loved basketball, and Hustler can’t control.” role and understanding what the coaches that’s how I got here,” Williams said. “But I In Williams’ case, it changed for the bet- expected from me,” Williams said. “Once it didn’t imagine it’d be this good.” ter. clicked, it clicked.” It’d be hard to fi nd many people who “We didn’t recruit her. She recruited us,” Her coach noticed the same thing. thought it would be. But the way Williams is seeking Vanderbilt head coach Melanie Balcomb said. “I know last year she wanted to start, and recovered from her injury showed she was “She called us and her coach sent us a tape by the middle of the year, she was,” Balcomb capable of anything. and we gave her a scholarship for one year.” said. “She has very high goals and expecta- “I came back in four months, which was Knowing that Balcomb could opt to sign tions and is extremely self-motivated.” kind of quick,” she said. “It was hard to get additions to another recruit to take her scholarship for the Both coach and player agree that confi - back, but I had to be ready for senior year to following season didn’t bother Williams. dence has been the biggest diff erence this show coaches what I could do.” “It didn’t really sink in that I was only get- season. If not for that one play, Williams never ting one year,” Williams said. “I was just so “She carries herself with a lot of confi - would have had to do so. our staff . excited to have the opportunity.” dence, which is exactly what she did to make “If I didn’t get hurt, I’d be at Georgia right Arriving solely as a 3-point specialist, the the team originally,” Balcomb said. “She just now,” Williams said. “But I couldn’t be hap- junior has done it all for this year’s squad. wants to win, and she has the right attitude pier how things have turned out. Th at’s why “She’s improved to become a more com- and eff ort, so she keeps getting better and everything happens for a reason.” ■ Call 322-2424 or stop by Sarratt 130.

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