VerThe Vanderbilt Hustler’s Arts su & Entertainment Magazine s SEPTEMBER 2—SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 VOL. 47, NO. 15

VERSUS GUIDE TO Summer style and Spanx TAILGATING on page 6. Welcome back fashionable students. Before you head out to tailgate on pushed my car out of a ditch Saturday, fl ip to at Bonnaroo. True page 7 and check story on page 4. out our words of wisdom.

PLACES TO GO, PEOPLE TO THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 The Regulars

Jon Randall, Jessi Alexander, Guthrie Trapp, Jimmy Newmatic CD Release Party — The Rutledge Emily West, Jypsi, and Dave Pahanish – 3rd and THE RUTLEDGE Wallace, Lary Atamanuik, Mike Bub — The Station Inn The Nashville Rock/Electronica band will drop their debut Lindlsey 410 Fourth Ave. South 37201 Known for its consistency in quality, often homegrown music, The “Yours Truly” this Friday. The current songs on MySace show serious For a night full of , check out 3rd and Lindsley tonight. 782-6858 Station Inn will feature a bevy of talented local musicians this promise with a modern and unique combination of truly impressive Nashville’s own Dave Pahanish takes the stage fi rst with his band Thursday night. A random collection like this is often the best way vocals and real driving guitar all laid down on a spacey elecrtonica The Rust Belt, a collection of some of Nashville’s fi nest musicians. THE MERCY LOUNGE/CANNERY to see a show at this legendary bluegrass joint, where flowing beer backdrop. (8 p.m. – 2 a.m.) Arista Nashville group Jypsi bring their bluegrass-fueled country BALLROOM and popcorn accompany whatever music, good or bad, that comes music to the club next, followed by Capitol Nashville songrstress 1 Cannery Row 37203 out of the speakers. Always fun. ($10, 9 p.m.) Emily West. 251-3020 Stardeath and White Dwarf — Exit/In ($ TBD, 7:30 p.m., 808 Third Ave. South) This foursome of former members of the Flaming Lips’ road crew Josh Flint — 12th and Porter BLUEBIRD CAFE has branched out and is now creating their own music. The sound The singer- will be matching wits with female vocalists The Good Side with The Drownout, The Worsties, 4104 Hillsboro Road 37215 is very similar to their idols (who, if you remember, rocked Alumni Sarah Silva and Lauren Miller. Flint writes slow melodious country, and The Last Good Year – Exit/In 383-1461 with a sound sort of reminiscent of Louisiana legend Benji Davis. Lawn at Rites of Spring 2009). ($10, 10:15 p.m.) Nashville band The Good Side returns home Saturday night, hosting Silva has an upbeat poppy sound that should make an interesting a night of raw, soulful, energetic rock n’ roll only a few minutes EXIT/IN compliment. (7 p.m.) from campus. With openers The Worsties, The Last Good Year, and 2208 Elliston Place 37203 electropunk band The Drownout, this show is sure to leave your ears 321-3340 Dale Ann Bradley — Station Inn ringing and heart racing. She is the IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association, duh!) Wes Floyd, Jacob Jones, Korean is Asian and ($8, 8:00 p.m., 2208 Elliston Place) vocalist of the year from 2007 and 2008. Peers and critics alike STATION INN Cris Crofton — The Basement 402 12th Ave. South 37203 The group will be paying tribute with a night of attest to the genius in her voice. Expect classics from the bluegrass Music City Jazz, Blues, & Heritage Festival – and country genres. Just another superstar not to be missed at the 255-3307 tunes. This could be an interesting option for those who are Riverfront Park homesick for Atlantic City, the Jersey Shore and everything else Station Inn. ($10, 9 p.m.) For , stop by Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville THE BASEMENT the Boss may represent. ($8, 7 p.m.) for an afternoon of jazz, gospel, soul, R&B, blues, and more. This 1604 Eighth Ave. South 37203 K.S. Rhoads and Megan Mcormick — 12th and year’s festival features world-renowned jazz artist Boney James 254-1604 who has not only released four certifi ed Gold but also been Nathan Ells, Look What I Did, DJ Kidsmeal and Evil Porter honored with a Soul Train Award and has been nominated for an Rhoads sounds like Adam Levine (Maroon 5) singing for the Flaming F. SCOTT’S RESTAURANT AND Bebos — Exit/In NAACP Image Award. The festival lasts both Saturday and Sunday. Lips (a popular theme for the weekend), but with a hip-hop backdrop. JAZZ BAR Local rock ‘n’ roll at a place right around the corner from Vandy. ($15 for two day pass, $10 for single pass, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., 100 His accompaniment’s music displays some mean blues guitar and an 2210 Crestmoor Road 37215 This show will feature turntables, guitars, beat boxing, and even First Ave. North some punk. An eclectic evening awaits. (Ticket price not listed, 7 old-fashioned jazz voice without the cheesy lyrics. This could really 269-5861 p.m.) be very good. ($7, 8 p.m.) Patrick Davis — The Bluebird Café SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY The locally renowned Bluebird Café plays host to folk-rock/country CENTER Josh Garrett and the Bottom Line Band — Bourbon — Wildhorse Saloon singer-songwriter Patrick Davis’ homecoming Saturday night. Having 1 Symphony Place 37201 Street Blues and Boogie Bar The multi-platinum ‘80s hair band will grace Nashville with their penned countless songs (many of them hits) for other country stars, 687-6500 A Versus favorite concert suggestion, Josh Garrett will deliver presence on Friday. So as we are all “,” Davis is already a staple in the country music industry. His show at a unique mix of sounds he picked up during his childhood in you can look forward to kicking it off with a live version of the The Bluebird Café presents an increasingly rare chance to hear him 3RD AND LINDSLEY Louisiana. Blues, soul, rock all come into play at a place on classic. ($15-$64, 6 p.m.) play as a solo artist. 818 Third Ave. South 37210 everybody’s favorite Alley in Nashville, Printer’s Alley. (Tickets ($15, 9:30 p.m., 4104 Hillsboro Pike) 259-9891 TBA, 9 p.m.) Max Headroom – 12th and Porter CAFE COCO We the Living — Mercy Lounge Frat parties not appeasing your appetite for party music this 210 Louise Ave. 37203 The hard touring, up and coming rock trio “We The Living” will weekend? Then head on over to 12th and Porter for an evening of 321-2626 make one if its over two hundered stop this year in Nashville. lively 80’s music, brought to you by Nashville’s own Max Headroom. Don’t feel like just another city on their schedule, though. Lead Dedicated to keeping the 80’s alive, Max Headroom will be rocking singer and guitarist John Paul promises a unique experience at the club with a set list that includes songs by such heavy hitters as every show. ($5-8, 9:30 p.m.) the B-52’s, Prince, Rick Springfi eld and many more. ($ TBD, 8:00 p.m., 114 12th Ave. North)

Over 35,000 unique visitors and hundreds of thousands of ad impressions each month. IN THIS ISSUE Versus Bits & Pieces SEPTEMBER 2—SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 VOL. 47, NO. 15 • Twinkle, Twinkle prophetic stars, 2 • Overheard at Vanderbilt, 2 Versus FROM THE EDITOR 2 • Words to live by in 17 syllables, 2 Magazine EDITORIAL BOARD Entertainment • He says, she says reviews 3 Editor in Chief • ‘Paper Heart’ is quirky but cute 3 Courtney Rogers • Not so ‘’ 3

Opinion Editor 3 Ryan Sullivan Music • Memories of Bonnaroo 4 Features Editor • Songs of ‘Summer’ 4 Avery Spofford •The 90s are back 5 Culture Editor Holly Meehl Dear Readers, 5 Culture Music Editors We’re a week into classes and I don’t know about you • Books that aren’t required 6 Zach Hunter but the whole, “Back to school, hooray!” feeling is already • From loungewear to shapewear 6 Chris McDonald wearing a bit thin. The syllabi I have stashed in my • Spotted on Campus 6 backpack (don’t judge L.L. Bean) are full of ominous Fashion Editor assignments and I’m not so jazzed at the prospect of Nikky Okoro actually completing them. Of course, though the start Features of classes signals an end to the hedonism of post move- in madness, there is a silver lining to the beginning of • Compendium of Tailgate madness 7 September: football games. 7 Art Director In last week’s Hustler, sports fanatics got their fi x of Matt Radford tantalizing pre-season articles. Here at Versus, we’re set to get you pumped for a crucial element of Vandy football PIC OF THE WEEK Designers known as tailgating. First year students take heart, if you’re Irene Hukkelhoven looking to hit frat row before the game, our guide should Kat Miller be required reading. You may be asking yourself, “Do people actually dress up for the game? Is there a strategy to Marketing Director tailgating properly?” Yes, and yes. Flip to page 8 and educate George Fischer yourselves. It’s a mad, mad world and if you’re anything like I was freshman year, you have a lot to learn. Advertising Manager Carolyn Fisher Though we understand that fi rst-years are our only readers walking into totally uncharted waters, even the more VSC Director seasoned among us always have something new to learn. Chris Carroll Prime example: last week while greeting a sophomore friend after dinner, the conversation took a turn into Assistant VSC unfamiliar territory. Friend: “I got the most perfect fracket Directors over the summer!” The rest of the group, “Oh wow, I’m so Jeff Breaux jealous. A fracket? No way!” When we fi nally got into the car, Paige Clancy it became clear that none of us knew what a fracket was. A quick Google search via Blackberry revealed a fracket to be Journalism Fellow a jacket that you didn’t mind taking to a frat party because Erin Prah you don’t care as much if it gets mysterious colorful liquids spilled on it. Just when you think you know it all, Urban Dictionary proves you wrong. So here’s to a new year and the joy of learning new things. And, of course, Go ‘Dores!

Later alligator, NIKKY OKORO / VERSUS MAGAZINE Courtney Rogers BITS & PIECES HAIKUS Words to live by You’re either on the bus or off the bus. in seventeen syllables — Ken Kesey Vanderbilt has no Clue how wasted the freshmen Will be on Friday.

Don’t tell me you have H ROSCOPES Swine fl u while we’re hooking up VIRGO 8/23-9/22: Please, if you live in a double and feel compelled to play video games with that hottie in your building, let’s Or playing pong, please. keep it E for Everyone. LIBRA 9/23-10/22: Whining that Jimi Hendrix’s mother never made him brush his hair is far less effective in the context of post 1970. SCORPIO 10/23-11/21: If you’re wondering whether they’re too young for you, use knowledge of “Legends of the Hidden Temple,” as your litmus test. No recollection of temple guards? Shut it down. OVERHEARD SAGITTARIUS 11/22-12/21: Stealing that cute girl’s picture off her Some people on this campus just don’t think before door isn’t fl attering, it’s just creepy. they speak. Sometimes we are lucky enough to overhear what they say. CAPRICORN 12/22-1/19: Take a page out of ’s songbook and use the long elevator ride in Morgan and Lewis to your Compiled from the Facebook group “Overheard at Vanderbilt” advantage. Two guys outside of Memorial: Guy 1: “That AQUARIUS 1/20-2/18: Proposing a new yogurt shop at Rite Aid’s current location will not get you an A on that marketing project. stuff you gave me didn’t give me any buzz whatsoever last night.” “That’s because it was Advil.” PISCES 2/19-3/20: Swine fl u excuses are one time only when used Guy 2: to get out of a Friday morning class. Two girls: Girl 1: “Yeah, well where were you when I passed out on a couch in ARIES 3/21-4/19: You don’t have double vision on Vanderbilt Beta?” Place, Chi O and Sigma Chi are still two different houses. Girl 2: “Shut up, I was asleep in Kappa Sig’s front yard.” TAURUS 4/20-5/20: Keep bragging about that perfect parking spot but remember, you will need groceries eventually. Girl in Rand: “Wow, that really sucks … especially for you! You have TWO GEMINI 5/21-6/21: Make bets with your on whether the reputations and I only have one to class of 2013 will run, stumble or prance across the fi eld on Saturday. worry about.”

CANCER 6/22-7/22: Don’t wear green to Saturday’s tailgate. Trust Three girls leaving the commons: Girl 1: us, it will end badly. “Omg, I can’t believe you got into Vanderbilt and you can’t spell that!” LEO 7/23-8/22: Cornelius is watching you, just saying. Girl 2: “Yeah, like, wow.” Girl 3: “Okay, I’m sorry if I thought drawer

PHOTOS: ickr.com was spelled ‘d-r-o-o-r’!” Versus • September 2—September 8, 2009 • 3 entertainment He Says vs. She Says: “500 Days of Summer” Matt Shelton Gordon-Levitt balanced the two at work during their first outing Alex daly Staff Writer perfectly. This realism helped the at an office karaoke night. In Staff Writer Hidden amongst the blockbuster male audience become connected a tequila-drenched voice Tom letdowns of the summer was an to the character and not cast him off “500 Days of Summer” is asks, “What happens when you indie with enough as an “-Hamlet” type. definitely not your typical love fall in love?” “You don’t believe word of mouth advertising and legs The chemistry between Joseph story. Amidst the romance, in that. Do you?” she retorts to make it this year’s “Juno.” and was thicker the comedy and the tender dryly. “What. It’s love, not Santa The movie flipped the classic “girl than summer air. But this was no moments, this self-righteous Claus,” he grunts back. falls in love with boy and waits for “The Notebook,” where the movie chick flick exposes how love does But opposites attract, and the him to reciprocate” formula on its was dominated by the sizzle of the not always prevail. Sometimes two do make it happen. As the heels. Tom Hansen, a post-college leads. It was the pithy dialogue and feelings are unreciprocated and story unfolds, though, we see 20-something works as a holiday cinematographic choices made that sometimes relationships end. how the characters inevitably card writer, when he meets a new really helped freshen up the film. The The film follows the story of stay true to form. While Tom falls secretary, Summer. He instantly falls narrator interjects his post-summer hipster cutie and true love fan victim to his needy tendencies, in love with “her,”: her smile, her laugh, comments with the infamous line, Tom Hansen (Joseph Gordon- Summer is still able to look into her walk, etc. He slowly attempts to “This is not a love story.” Levitt). When he who meets his puppy eyes with a casual/ nudge his way into her life until he While the audience follows Tom adorably aloof Summer Finn cool, soul mate-are-for-suckers finds himself singing karaoke in a Hansen, the narrator wishes to (Zooey Deshanel), the new office attitude and say things like “let’s bar with her. After an embarrassing make it perfectly clear that this is a assistant at the Hallmark-like just be friends.” Ouch. attempt at singing, Summer says retelling of the story. He suspends company where Toms works, In the end, it makes sense she doesn’t believe in boyfriends, the fourth wall constantly to remind he falls head-over-heels for that things fall apart. But girlfriends, love or marriage. This sets the audience of that. her. There is just one twist: The that’s what makes the film up Tom’s attempt to break down this The main example of this is feelings aren’t entirely mutual. honest and real. “illusion” of disbelief and Summer the chronological jumps that The plot is structured in a I thoroughly enjoyed “500 standing strong. took place; each section akin to an non-chronological fashion, Days of Summer.” Maybe The second half of the movie important chapter in the “Summer” starting with the tail end of I’m biased, considering I fell illustrates Summer and Tom’s experience. By giving the story their failing relationship and in love with Tom Hansen. breakup and Tom’s existentialist in randomized slices instead of a followed by random snapshots But even if you don’t have breakdown about love, life and the linear pathing, the audience cannot of their good and bad times the capacity for lusting over cruelty of it all. While the formula slip into classing the film with other together. It begins with previews fictional characters, you was only a mild reversal of the romantic comedies. of the two characters’ childhood should still check it out — it’s stereotype, it struck me as a brilliant The character complexity, experiences: Tom grew up so worth it. Whether we are move. Whereas most actors couldn’t chemistry and unique perspective disillusioned by Brit pop while hopeless romantics or raging maintain the emotional fragility of on the lost 20-somethings help Summer grew up disillusioned cynics, we can all relate to the situation without coming off to move the genre forward into by her parents’ divorce. We this film in our own fresh and FusedFilm.com as pathetic or over-top-top, Joseph Autumn, much like Tom himself. later see their diverging views special way. Crazy “Basterds” “Paper Heart”-felt Not so “Funny” Courtney Rogers hard to make a judgment call on Versus Editor-in-Chief how much of this documentary Mix together an awkward is real. This was distracting at comedian, a girl doubting times because it is so tempting to the existence of love and a watch it as though it’s an actual series of heart wrenching, documentary and I was wishing adorable interviews. Marinate that it was entirely true. The jury for 88 minutes in a pseudo- is still out on how much of Cera mocumentary and sprinkle and Yi’s alleged relationship was with paper and wire figurine a publicity stunt, but if they are reenactments and voila, you as quirky on screen as they are have “Paper Heart.” in real life, I hope they can make Starring of things work because they’re AceShowBiz.com “Knocked Up,” the movie follows perfect for one another. Trip Cothren movie may have been scrapped Yi, playing herself, on the quest Cera and Yi’s relationship aside, Staff Writer due to the lack of talent to see whether true love really the film is framed by several to play the role. Tarantino exists. In the beginning, we see Yi interviews with people who Nazi scalps. Handsome suggested this was his favorite with her family and friends who believe in love for many different WordPress.com devils. Hillbilly Brad Pitt. character he had written for explain that she has never bought reasons. Yi interviews high school Violence galore. Those four the film and wanted him to into the romantic ideals of love, sweethearts, scientists who Alex Goldberg that one would find in a movie phrases nearly sum up all be portrayed perfectly. The though many think that she is explain the biochemical reactions Staff Writer Daniel Day-Lewis would star in. that “Inglourious Basterds” multi-lingual Waltz delivered perfectly capable of finding it. In of love and infatuation, and a man ’s goal was to It overshadowed the little jokes has to offer. nothing short of perfection. addition to her lack of romantic who thought his ex wife was the make a serious movie that’s twice about MySpace and relationships Writer/director Quentin I would suggest seeing this notions, Yi is also a highly quirky, love of his life. While watching as funny as his previous films that were actually hilarious. Tarantino’s latest effort movie if only to see acting at tomboy character whose lack of the movie, I kept hoping that “” and “40-year- The segments from the fake pays homage to Spaghetti its finest and, of course, for self-awareness couples perfectly Yi would interview a few other old Virgin.” Honestly, I think he ‘80s “Yo Teach!” and Westerns set during World the classic Tarantino violence with co-star . younger people about love, but should have just forgotten about with the new comedic genius War II. Brad Pitt plays Lt. and drawn-out dialogue. Cera plays himself and Yi’s the interviews that are showcased the serious part. Raaaaaaaandy (check it out on Aldo Raine, a vengeful As a whole, the movie does love interest. In the film, the two are very sweet and genuine. When I first heard about MySpace) are worth watching hillbilly from Maynardville, lack some of that “Pulp Fiction” have an awkward encounter at Throughout the movie, Apatow’s third film, which on YouTube. However, all Tenn. However, Aldo is and “Reservoir Dogs” punch and a party and their interactions Yi periodically creates huge he directs, starring comics the fantastic appearances by not the most interesting grittiness that most Tarantino bloom into the most loveably off- dioramas of paper and wire , , comedians like Dave Attel, Norm character in the movie fans love, That being said, I beat relationship of the summer. characters and marker drawn Jason Schwartzmann, Jonah McDonald, Romano, Sarah despite his commandment enjoyed this movie more than Truly, their combined ineptness backdrops to illustrate a scene a Hill and in his first Silverman, and especially witty of 100 Nazi scalps from every any other I saw this summer by is at times painful to watch and character is narrating. Like the comedic role, I was counting performances from and man under his command. a mile. comparable to a middle school film’s characters, these scenes down the days until the James Taylor are easily forgotten The most interesting The intelligent dialogue dance, and yet you still root for add to the rough, slightly release of “Funny People.” due to the dragged out second character is Hans Landa of and inventive storytelling them to make things work. alternative vibe of the film For the first time, my favorite half where Sandler’s character the German SS, played by style that Tarantino has Perhaps the most intriguing, and give us a glimpse into Yi’s actor from the ‘90s (Sandler) chases his former love. Christoph Waltz who neither mastered so well is in full albeit frustrating, aspect of whimsy imagination behind and from today (Rogen) were The movie is funny, but you nor I have ever heard swing in this film. At two “Paper Heart,” is the smudged her thick-framed glasses. starring in a movie together. could have done better minus of. Waltz won the best actor and half hours, the movie line between reality and the “Paper Heart” is still playing Needless to say, right after the last half hour. Do not expect award at the ever-pretentious will still leave you wanting documentary. With actors at the Regal Green Hills 16 seeing it, I was disappointed. to see Sandler reprise his role 2009 Cannes Film Festival. more of Tarantino’s playing themselves and rumors Showcase and if you need your Bu,t then again, I was of Billy Madison, but he does a Tarantino has remarked that alternative history of swirling about Yi and Cera doubts about love assuaged, it expecting a movie twice as funny great acting job. This movie can had it not been for Waltz, the World War II. dating off-screen as well, it’s is not to be missed. as “Knocked Up.” The storyline satisfy your appetite for both about Sandler being diagnosed comedy and drama. While with a terminable illness only Apatow tried pitching it as the to find out that he beat the first “Comma” (comedy before incredible odds and got healthy drama), it is best categorized as Networks lock and load for Fall again provided a serious aspect another “Dramedy.”  Matt Shelton Courtney Cox brings a fresh view offer a nice transition for Thursday O’Loughlin. Its creativity spurs Staff Writer on single life in her aptly named night “Lost” fanatics. from the POV that the show “.” She plays a sexy Probably the most inventive takes, attempting to tell the story Come Sept. 20, TVs will single mother looking to put of the Alphabet’s fall schedule of a transplant from the views of once again be bombarded with herself out in the market again, is “,” a hilarious the patient, donor and the doctors a brand new lineup. finding it difficult to satisfy the twist on a family sitcom. The who bring them together. While the average 9-5 worker cult of domesticity and a Paris show examines new family “The Good Wife,” CBS’s freshest may have the time to catch all of Hilton nightlife. While created stereotypes, featuring a gay show, follows the wife of a politician in primetime TV with the invention to satisfy the 30- to 50-year-old couple adopting a child, an Cook County convicted of soliciting a of frozen dinner, Vanderbilt single motherdom, this show will older man hoping to reconnect prostitute and taken to jail. The show students do not have that honor. have a surprisingly good showing with his youth by wedding a follows the main character of the wife, COOLEST THING IN FITNESS! For that reason, I have compiled from the all-important 18-35 male fiery Latina 30-something, and and her new roles as breadwinner, a fall preview, so that your Tivos group, secretly watching the show a classic 2-by-2 family complete mother, and cheated on wife. aren’t overloaded with mid-season to satisfy their cougar fantasies. with a dad who falsely believes The Peacock Network has only dropouts. As “Desperate Housewives” he is the “coolest, ever” dad. one new 30-minute comedy that An unfortunate trend has dwindles into mediocrity, watch Their interaction in their own has garnered any of my interest, emerged in recession-weary for “Cougar Town” to take the family circle and other middle- “,” testing the chemistry : safety first. While I am reins. class families’ interpretation of of two comedic veterans Seth all for hands on 10 and two and seat With the devastating news them truly creates a fresh look McHale and Chevy Chase. The show belts fastened, watching the same that “Lost” is in its final season, on a dated idea. follows the lives of 10 people and Friendsesque sitcom or ER-inspired ABC convinced a sect of writers/ The Eye Network counters how they ended up in the hallowed hospitalia makes for a boring night. producers to helm a new project, with two noteworthy shows. The halls of community college. The alphabet network seems “Flash Forward.” They caught the highly-anticipated “Next ER” All together, 2009 fall will not 2214 Elliston Place (1 Block from Campus) 615.321.8828 to be the most active network, same soap-opera unpredictability/ contender is “Three Rivers,” be one of long lasting hits, but heavily advertising three new suspense (which always left me complete with male heartthrob hopefully I’ve steered you toward www.HotYogaNashville.com shows that show potential. lost) in the new project, which will George Clooney type Alex a few diamonds in the rough. 4 • September 2—September 8, 2009 • Versus

Today Thursday, Sept. 3 Friday, Sept. 4: From Seattle to Nashville comes The exciting return of Nashville’s out- A chilled out night is in store at 12th Scene Asthetic. Often compared door concert series “Live on the and Porter with the music of Josh music to Dashboard Confessional, the Green” will take place tomorrow Flint in the air. Joined by Sarah “Now I need to take a piece of wood and make it sound like the popular duo brings two good voices at the Public Square. The Toadies Silva and Lauren Miller for Fri- and a classic Indie sound to Rock- headline the series opener. Look for- day’s show, Flint writes original tunes railroad track, but I also had to make it beautiful and lovable so etown at 6 p.m. ($12). If you want ward to performances by Citizen that give off a relaxing vibe and a that a person playing it would think of it in terms of his mistress, a a break from bluegrass and country, Cope and others later in the year. feeling of real Southern music. Don’t bartender, his wife, a good psychiatrist — whatever.” which seems to always surround us, The show is free as always. be surprised if the accompaniment

s e t l ist this would be an apt alternative. spices things up with a bit of pop and — Les Paul heavier guitar. Show starts as 7 p.m. The balloons don't make your voice high And other hard-earned Bonnaroo wisdom

Joe Hogan as $20 for a balloon filled from the Staff Writer special tank. I thought it was a raw deal, but the customers did seem We were somewhere around giddy about their purchases. Bristol on the edge of the storm And oh, yes, there was a concert system when the sleep deprivation going on as well. The first day began to take hold. From 2:30 featured several highlights; the a.m. until 6 or 7 in the morning, were particularly I gripped my Toyota’s wheel as strong, drawing heavily from their if it were an eel about to elude addicto.files.wordpress.com hardcore-punk background by me as we pounded through the strapping on guitars, bass and Tropical Depression 1 on our way That’s the feeling a place like drums as a complement to their to Manchester, Tenn., the unofficial Bonnaroo gives you. Though the usual rap. Phish also performed Mecca of jammy music festivals. world may be falling to pieces on the admirably on their reunion Manchester’s Bonnaroo is to lesser outside, once you get that bracelet tour; it was my first time festivals what Kellogg’s Raisin on your wrist, the sun will always hearing them live, and I Bran is to the knockoff variety: shine, the music will always play, now understand what all two scoops of delicious and love, peace and understanding the fuss was about. Day Two double-dippie, enough goodness to will fill the air. dawned bright and very hot, make even responsible tie-wearing Things had changed only though easily cooled down types like myself drive through slightly since I last attended in with some yoga at the ecology conditions that would send Bristol 2006, with the most conspicuous stage. The afternoon and champions to the pits. Though new addition being the friendly evening concerts were similarly Thursday night’s journey was long balloon vendors. They were spectacular. Govt. Mule pandered and arduous, when I finally saw certainly very popular, so popular to the crowd with a sing-along the sun rise over Bonnaroo that in fact that certain concertgoers cover of Steppenwolf’s “Don’t morning, all was forgiven. were willing to fork over as much Step on the Grass, Sam” that brought the house down, while The Mars Volta were so dramatically frightening that Mike and I nearly lost it and required an hour or two in the shade to recover. And, at the evening’s apex, the last performance of Nine Inch Nails. Trent Reznor assured ecosponsible.org the crowd after the closer that we had seen the last of him, although somehow I think he’ll be back. Sadly we could not stay for and love often reduces to mindless we were leaving, perhaps we turn Sunday, and so early the next indulgence and selfish hedonism. our wristbands over to them so morning we departed for New York, But that morning, a group of real, they could catch the concert. As it pausing only long enough for me to middle-aged hippies, dressed in turned out, they didn’t even have drive my car into an impossible-to- shorts and out for a wholesome tickets, they were just there for the get-out-of ditch on my way out of jog before the sun rose too high, vibe. So of course, as moved as the the campground. stopped and helped me drag car and I were, I turned over my Bonnaroo gets kind of a bad my car back out of the gulch. I wristband, and the cycle continued rep, behavior-wise, as what was didn’t know how to thank them with them.  ostensibly a celebration of peace enough, but they suggested that if bonnaroo.com 500 Days of Summer In An Evening with 16 Tracks Mostly Mozart Alex Daly alexis Tabak Staff Writer Staff Writer

Remember when “Garden State” left theaters Over the summer I was fortunate and everyone ended up buying the soundtrack enough to have the chance to attend the instead of the DVD? Well I think the same thing Mostly Mozart Music Festival hosted at might happen for “500 Days of Summer.” the Lincoln Center in . It only makes sense that this soundtrack kicks While many think classical music can ass — director knows his stuff. Before be, for lack of other words, lame and nytimes.com making his film debut, he directed a bunch of painfully unentertaining, I disagree I can only sit for about an hour or so music videos, working with rock bands that and instead used the opportunity to get listening to classical music without ranged from indie to mainstream. dressed up, relax and absorb myself in getting restless, I was more than glad Webb made “500 Days of Summer” a very luscious music. to sit this out. musically-focused film; in fact, whenever I The Mozart Festival is a 40-year- I was disappointed though not foxsearchlight.com think back on a particular scene from the flick, old tradition at Lincoln Center. Each surprised at how few young people there I can’t help but remember the song attached , such as Soviet sweetheart Regina concert focuses around Mozart’s music, were in the audience. Classical music to it — the visual and musical components Spektor, Feist, newbie Meaghan Smith and the but almost every program features a unfortunately does not appeal to young are coupled so perfectly together. One (which talented wife of the president of France, Carla piece by another composer such as adults, which is in large part because I remember especially) is a happy-go-lucky, Bruni. Chopin, Mendelssohn and Haydn. That many in New York City have had no choreographed dance scene with Joseph The soundtrack also offers an eclectic range of evening, pianist Nicholas Angelich exposure to this form of entertainment Gordon-Levitt’s character, Tom, to Hall and rock, from alternative, to flower punk with The made his Mostly Mozart debut, playing because of cutbacks in funding for the Oates’ “ Come True.” Black Lips, to indie with Mumm-ra and Doves¸ Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.20 in D arts in most public school systems. What Amazing. etc. The soundtrack is a mash up masterpiece of Minor, K.466. He played beautifully, a shame: after the concert I felt uplifted, The soundtrack represents an assortment of sexy/soothing sounds, jump-around jams and all with accuracy and precision, and it relaxed and spiritually renewed.  music tastes — from Simon and Garfunkel to around classics. was clear by his animated expressions ‘70s American pop to ‘80s British pop (featuring I was most impressed by featured Australian that he was truly engrossed in his two great tracks from ) to some well- rock bands Temper Trap and . craft. From there he moved on to his known and not-so-well-known female singer Temper Trap’s “Sweet Disposition” pulsates with next piece, Mendelssohn’s Symphony beautiful vocals amidst No. 4 in A Major. naturally-progressing, My dad was my date for the festival, atmospheric movements an amusing choice since he knows a while Wolfmother’s lot about classical music. In fact, this “Vagabond,” though particular piece is my dad’s favorite from a different rock symphony, one that I was hearing live genre, creates an equally for the first time. My father was very powerful impact with a impressed with the lively tempi the Zeppelin-like raw and conductor chose; he felt it highlighted visceral sound. Both the true joy of everything Italian in songs, in their own ways, the first movement (the symphony is work wonderfully with nicknamed the “Italian Symphony”) the general sentiment and the delirious aspect of Italian life of the film, which is in the fourth movement. I personally sometimes romantic found the piece to be most entertaining and at other times and fully enjoyed each movement of the heartbreaking.  symphony. Earlier in the evening (sometime in the first act) there was a Stravinsky piece as well. My dad and I opted to skip this however, because, according foxsearchlight.com to him, it was not a good piece. Since berkshirereview.net Versus • September 2—September 8, 2009 • 5

Saturday, Sept. 5 Sunday, Sept. 6 Monday, Sept. 7 Tuesday, Sept. 8 Make sure you re-read Versus at least Looking to impress that new girl in Fresh off the August release of their Hard-rocking sisters Nancy and soundtrack once before getting dressed up and ready your history class? Then look no fourth studio album, “The Ruminant Ann Wilson, better known as for the first tailgate of the season. Kickoff further than the Music City Jazz, Band,” folk rockers Fruit Bats Heart, play at the Ryman Audi- is at 6:30 p.m. as the Commodores Blues and Heritage Festival roll into town for an in-store session torium tonight. For over 30 years, to the issue take on the Western Carolina downtown at Riverfront Park. Pack a at Grimey’s and a show at Exit/ these sisters have won over count- Catamounts. Coach Bobby Johnson is picnic for two and enjoy a pleasant In the following night. The in-store, less fans and now’s your chance. At looking to build upon the success of last afternoon listening to an assortment which starts at 4 p.m., is free to $49.50 and $39.50, tickets are a season, working with new starters and a of world-class musicians on the banks attend, so there’s really no reason bit expensive but definitely worth the brand new offensive scheme. Entrance is of the Cumberland River. Tickets are not to. cost. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. free on the Vandy Card. $10 and gates open at 11 a.m.

Summer '09 — Welcome back to the '90s We at Versus have excellent taste Chris McDonald in music. Below, the editors share Music Editor While loud guitars, quick-paced lyrics and Artist: 311 huge choruses dominate the album, there Album: Uplifter what tracks we’ve been spinning as While the Summer of 2009 saw a wealth of new are multiple slower paced, softer and more To be fair, 311 never really faded away we create the glory you’re holding bands’ debuts and brilliant new albums, what it delicate tracks that serve as reminders of quite like the other bands mentioned, but in your hands. will be remembered for most is the beginning 3eb’s musical depth. with a career that saw so much of their of the resurgence from bands that defined the Key Tracks: About to Break; success in the ‘90s, I’ll throw them into this “Tootie Fruity” ‘90s. With Blink 182’s reunion and Green Day’s Bonfire mix anyways. Little Richard climbing ever-higher into mega-stardom, this When a band has enjoyed a lifespan of 1. summer saw several other band’s returning to over 20 years, creativity and ingenuity (or prove their worth in the fight to stay relevant. even progress) may dwindle or falter in the face of longevity. Such is the case with “Shimmer and Shine” 311’s latest release, “Uplifter,” the band’s Ben Harper and Relentless 7 ninth studio album. The follow-up to 2005’s 2. “Don’t Tread on Me,” “Uplifter” picks up “The w.a.n.d.” right where 311 last left off: loud, distorted guitar-driven anthems featuring their funky 3. The Flaming Lips rhythm section, explosive choruses, and a mixture of both dreamy, relaxed and rapped SugarRay.com vocals. Lyrically, “Uplifter” is a disaster, and “One Way Out” an ugly one at that. And it’s not just that a The Allman Brothers Band Artist: few songs spoil what would otherwise be a 4. Album: Music For Cougars solid album — tasteless, meaningless, and It’s been over a decade since Sugar Ray bland lyrics are rampant. If you can get “Her Diamonds” first defined summer soundtracks with easy- past this, however, “Uplifter” is an enjoyable 5. going songs such as “Fly,” “Someday,” and album chock-full of songs pre-packaged for “Every Morning,” and it’s safe to say that sing-alongs at sold-out shows. never again will they enjoy such prominence. Key Tracks: Daisy Cutter; “Young Forever” Like their fans, Sugar Ray’s music is starting Golden Sunlight  .net Jay-Z to show signs of age; hence the album’s 6. Artist: rather lame title, which in truth really sums Album: Ursa Major it all up — “Music for Cougars.” “Seed 2.0” Last spring I selected this as the most- Musically, Sugar Ray has stayed true to 7. The Roots anticipated album of the year, and come form over the years, churning out one radio August 17, I finally got to feed my Third Eye friendly song after another, thanks in large “Vandy Vans” Blind craving. Their first full, studio album part to the persistence of every original in six years, “Ursa Major” exploded onto the member. Spearheaded by vocalist Mark 8. The M.O.V. charts upon its release, debuting at No. 3 on McGrath (perhaps now better known or the , making it the highest- more recognizable for his TV work), the band, charting release the group has ever had. returns to their lazy, laid-back grooves and feel- “Shake me like a monkey” On the album, 3eb are in fine form, good style. In fact, the majority of the album Dave Matthews Band writing and playing catchy, generally seems to be readymade for movie soundtracks 9. upbeat pop-rock gems. “Ursa Major” in and commercials, conjuring dreams of kicking many ways acts as a return to the band’s back with a beer on white-sand beaches. roots, a throwback of sorts to a pre-“Out Key Tracks: Rainbow; “Amber” of the Vein” sound, and a fine return it is. Going Nowhere 311 311.com 10. A belated tribute to the King of Pop

Charlie Kesslering Entertainment Editor

Dearest Michael, child of rhythm, creator of classics, purveyor of funk, I salute you in your jaunt onto the vast dance floor of eternity. I heard the news abroad, in Italy, where your legacy remains one of splendor rather than scandal and shame. “ is dead!” was the battle cry of an allegiant force, their armory bursting with surprise and remorse — for yours was the pop heard around the world, the theurbandaily.com vibrations that quaked its entirety. Yours I’m glad to see your revival in death. In was the sound that inspired a generation, the weeks after your passing, bars, cars and my generation, to be conceived. Your fate, marketplaces trembled with your gifts; they though met long past a brilliant prime, still do. Your albums fled shelves and digital was justifiably felt. depots with stunning urgency. I suppose it’s only fitting for the finality of such a life, its duration so saturated in flare, to be wholly diluted. Flare, indeed. The glove, the jackets, the skin, the ranch — all pieces in a puzzle of reckless eccentricity that would eventually lead to painful confrontations with the law, the media and your fans. Whether your arm found itself around Join Vanderbuddies! a chimpanzee, Lisa Marie, a child star or a dangling infant, you clung to what was yours, absolutely yours, while the world tried to strip you of all possession and essence. Sure, I joined in the ransacking of your character, hungry for the loot found in a good joke or harsh critique. For this I am sorry, Michael, because somewhere in the midst of “Billie Jean,” in its jarring, Vanderbuddies is a tutoring program that provides aural confrontation of intricacy and pop simplicity, its helpless teetering on the Vanderbilt students with opportunities to serve precipice of perfection, all your sins are underprivileged children around Nashville. forgotten. Somewhere in the midst of “Thriller,” you ironically become less the monster of recent headlines than a miracle Visit our website to sign up: of talent and charisma. Somewhere in “Man in the Mirror,” I forget what you http://studentorgs.vanderbilt.edu/vanderbuddies looked like, what you became. Somewhere between that first drink and the last, when your falsetto suddenly pounces from the Applications are due by September 18th stereo to consume , to shake my bones into motion and my spirits toward delight, you become Michael Jackson, Email [email protected] with any questions. King of Pop —nothing less. So here’s to you, who more comfortably walked on the moon than endured our Making a Difference, on child at a time! fashionfancies.files.wordpress.com Earth. May you rest now, peacefully.  6 • September 2—September 8, 2009 • Versus culture

Style Spotter: askFASHION Emily Rosenthal nikky okoro olivia kupfer Versus Writer Versus Writer It’s that time of year again — when students are back on campus, yet still basking in the lingering sun of summer. It’s also the time right before the transition into fall clothing Dear Versus, begins. So while the temperatures are still high and it’s still more than acceptable to wear sandals, many Vanderbilt students are still enjoying the freedom of their summer clothes. I spent the whole summer lounging by One such student is junior Emily Rosenthal, this semester’s first and this week’s pick for the pool and drinking fruity drinks. While “Style Spotter.” Pulling a lot of her look and ensemble from her hometown of , I came back with a great tan, I need to tone Rosenthal exudes the laidback feel of sunny while also conveying her fondness up! Are there any quick, fashionable fixes of some of LA’s finest boutiques. With an ability to gain a little bit of inspiration from a lot for my figure? What are your thoughts on of places, keep reading to find out more of how she describes her style… “shapewear?” Is shapewear, like the uber- popular Spanx, en vogue or for middle-aged What are you wearing right women? now? Help, Young Broke and Fabulous dress, Sigerson Vandy Student Morrison sandals, and a Balenciaga bag.

Dear Vandy Student, What are your favorite stores? Let me educate you on the shapewear Favorite stores in LA: Madison Boutique, Curve basics: and Fred Siegel First, what is shapewear? The trendiest Favorite store in Nashville: H. Audrey (near new shapewear is the polar opposite of the Green Hills Mall) girdle worn by Bridget Jones in “Bridget Jones’ Diary.” By definition, shapewear is an showhype.com Who are your favorite style undergarment meant to hold in a particular icons? part of the body. Considering that starlets assortment of colors and lengths in order to It’s hard to pick one style icon, but it’s easy like Eva Longoria Parker, Beyonce and Carrie accommodate longer torsos or provide extra getting inspiration from people’s different Underwood all rock shapewear at red carpet coverage. One example is the “Stardust” tank pieces. Sometimes I mix up my style and add in events, this red-hot trend is definitely not with sequin detail on the bust, which is a a little bit of prep from Vanderbilt. confined to middle-aged women. perfect compromise between fall’s hottest Why should you wear it? Because you trend of ornamentation on clothing and Most disliked Vandy trend? don’t want to have that dreaded “muffin- utility. Wind shorts. top” in jeans, because no matter how many The brand’s creator even started a men’s days you spend at the Rec Center, you can’t line to keep up with new demand in the If your closet was burning and seem to achieve ’s fighting form, fashion market. Now, even Vanderbilt men you could only save one item, and because everyone can use the extra can reverse the effects of beer drinking by what would that be? confidence boost! putting on a RIPT Fusion tee (the midsection My newly purchased Robert Clergerie black, What’s the most fashion-forward option panel could smooth any beer gut)! suede, over-the-knee boots. on the market? A great option for the young, If you are an active Vandy girl, then fabulous Vandy fashionista is one of the shapewear is the perfect trend for you, If you had to pick one city that newest lines of shapewear on the market too! With such technologically advanced, exudes your style, what would it called Yummie Tummie. Yummie Tummie, fashionable and modern shapewear products, be? created by Heather Thomson (formally can you afford to skimp on this style basic? Los Angeles, my hometown, because it has a the creative designer behind P. Diddy and Plus, what sounds more realistic: throwing unique vibe. L.A.’s style is different because it is J.Lo’s clothing lines), is shapewear that’s on a Yummie Tummie with your skinny jeans casual and beachy, but also very put-together, meant to be seen! The Yummie Tummie or finding another way to instantly reverse a yet relaxed. tanks, opposed to a girdle, can easily be summer spent lounging by the pool? That’s worn alone, under a cardigan, or with this what I thought... And lastly, if you had to describe season’s jean leggings. That’s the beauty Be sure to shop Yummie Tummie at your style in three words, what of this shapewear: the tanks all feature a yummietummie.com, Yummie Tummie would they be? midsection panel with patent-pending pictured is the “Lacie” $72.00, sizes: XS- Eclectic, casual and fun. dual fabric technology, which sucks you 3X. in creating the much envied “hourglass” If you know of anyone that you think deserves effect, but is invisible to the naked eye. Submit your style questions to be included in to be in “Style Spotter”, nominate them through What’s also great about the Yummie next week’s column to Olivia.Kupfer@gmail. emailing [email protected]. nikky okoro / The Vanderbilt Hustler Tummie is the variety; they come in an com

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alex tabak Versus Writer “The Help” by Kathryn Stocket “The Lost Childhood” by Yehuda Nir

I am always on the I was drawn to this book I found this memoir in the most search for good books. immediately after seeing the title, unusual way. I was wandering around the because “help” is something I need biography section of Barnes and Noble I like the kind of books lots of in all aspects of running my in Manhattan when an old man came up that stay in your head undergraduate lifestyle. The story of to me holding “The Lost Childhood.” “I “The Help” takes place in the deep wrote this book,” he said. way past the last page. south during the ‘60s when slavery I looked at it, scanned the back and The only types of books was abolished but racism was still Overall said, “It’s a holocaust book; you were Overall common. The author was inspired in Europe during the Holocaust.” I will be reviewing are to write this story from her own Grade: A After talking to him for quite awhile, I Grade: A- those that cause insomnia upbringing in the South. She was learned that the Germans murdered his raised with a black domestic who father when he was nine and his sister’s because no one has cared for her as her mother, fed boyfriend, a skilled artist, faked their time to waste reading her, bathed her and played with birth certificates and papers so they her yet was not allowed to use the could live in disguise under Catholic books that are just OK. same bathroom or polish the good aliases in Poland. I was so moved by Let’s face it, reading is silver. The protagonist of the story is her white women friends and a his story and impressed at his own portrayal of the will of survival in times Skeeter, a woman well ahead of her possible new romantic relationship. advertising skills that I bought the book. when you fear every second could be the intellectual, it’s sexy and time who is disgusted with the black Stockett’s pace is slow enough to The memoir, despite its cringe-worthy last. What I like in a memoir is raw truth it is a refreshing pastime domestics in the homes of her white understand the character’s history title, was strangely humorous at parts where you know in your gut what you women friends. She begins a quest and personality but fast enough to and made me realize the importance of are reading actually happened. Despite that will not lead to to end the segregation between keep the story moving. Stockett uses being a Jewish woman. We are in fact, fearing the Germans, he would discover probation or arrests, but white people and their hired help Faulkner’s technique of switching the last generation to know Holocaust his true identity and fearing for his by writing an exposé sustained by the narrator’s voice to continue to survivors and it is crucial that we read widowed mother and beautiful sister, rather great cocktail party a New York editor on how they are tell the story and to allow the reader these stories to recount them to the next he still finds time to lust for women and conversation. treated. She secretly interviews the to sympathize with each of the generation. Regardless of your religious have natural male desires that make you domestics by gaining their trust characters and learn their individual persuasion, this book is a gripping realize, even in troubled times, we are all and risking the relationships with histories and personalities. story and gives an accurate historical still human. 

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Ah, the return of tailgating. The weather’s warm, it’s still calendar appropriate to wear tons of pastels, and the workload is more like a molehill than a mountain, at least for the time being. Tailgating is a Vandy Welcome to Vandy tradition and like most traditions, it VERSUS GUIDE has its unspoken rules and there’s a certain baptism by fi re aspect to learning the ropes. With that in mind, here is a glimpse into the unique TO TAILGATING world of the tailgate.

COURTNEY ROGERS CHRIS MCDONALD HOLLY MEEHL AVERY SPOFFORD CHARLIE KESSLERING Editor-in-Chief Music Editor Culture Editor Features Editor Entertainment Editor Attire Accessories Before coming to Vandy, most every Vandy girl and as though you’re at a Caribbean resort or a country club no 1. Sunglasses: Tailgating is outside, and, with luck, Vanderguy hears the rumors of sundresses and button downs matter what the calendar may say. Guys have their own set of it’s sunny, so sunglasses are essential. Whether they at football games. Unlike the rumors swirling around about rules, though like girls their fashions heavily favor the preppy are aviators, Ray-Ban Wayfarers, Costa Del Mars or Rites and Commodore Quake, the tailgating dress code is side of the spectrum. Unless you’re a Vandy fanatic, game plastic ones you found on some frat’s lawn, throw on indeed very true. Girls, tailgating is a time to give every day means dressing up in more than a jersey and face paint. some shades. sundress in your closet its last hurrah before packing it away Many sport colorful shorts and button downs while the most for the winter. Though typical fashion codes may frown on dedicated accessorize with sport coats and ties or bow ties. 2. Camera: Tailgating yields some of the best eyelet, pastels and Jack Rogers sandals well into the month Looking for last minute tailgating attire? Try Vineyard Vines, J. memories you’ll have while at Vanderbilt, so document! of October, Vandy tailgates give you carte blanche to dress Crew and Lilly Pulitzer. Trust us, you’ll fi t right in. Take pictures of friends, strangers, football players, whatever. It will be great to relive this joyous college pastime 20 years from now.

3. Tide To Go: Sundresses and tailgating food aren’t Music exactly a perfect match. It’s just too easy for that glob Tailgating music generally of ketchup to fl ee from your burger and come crashing consists of everything from down on your pristine white dress. So avoid a stain on typical Lynyrd Skynyrd “Sweet your favorite outfi t and carry some TTG. Home Alabama” (overplayed) to the Talking Heads’ “Naïve 4. Sunscreen: The sun is shining, you’re having such Melody” (underplayed) and a great time, oh wait — three hours have gone by; oh all today’s and yesterday’s wait — your shoulders are now lobster red. Slather on hits in between. It’s different some serious SPF and avoid this tailgating faux pas. than night time party music in that there are no neon lights 5. Stickers: What do tailgating college students and illuminating otherwise dark fi ve-year old girls have in common? They both go crazy basements of frat houses to for stickers! So grab some, slap them on yourself and set the mood for “I Wanna your friends and declare your Commodore love. Make Love in this Club.” “Sweet Caroline” would be a good pick, or anything else everyone can sing along Beverages Since the dawn of tailgating, Greek life has been to while joyously pounding graced with an astounding variety of mediocre frosty their morning orange juice. drinks. “Shout” will most defi nitely For those of you 21 and older, your choice is pretty be played, along with other much a no-brainer: What goes more hand-in-hand classics such as “Only The with prepping for a college football game than an icy Good Die Young” and “Don’t cold beer? Or two? Or eight? Now, this is not to say Stop Believin’.” that you don’t have ample opportunity to experiment Tailgating music should do with your choice of beer. To the contrary, I challenge two things. Firstly, it should put you to fi nd a single place serving a greater variety of and keep everyone in a good dirt-cheap, low-grade beer than a fraternity tailgate. mood throughout. It should From the subtle zest of Beer 30 to the refreshing, crisp also scream to everyone who taste of Natty, from the smooth fl avor of Keystone to the isn’t where you are that they pleasant bite of Milwaukee’s Best, by the season’s end should be. Don’t put on any your experiences with these fi ne, frothy brews will help psychedelic Pink Floyd or you reach the status of a true connoisseur. depressing Pearl Jam. Stick to For those under 21, there’s no reason to worry. In an the Jackson 5, Rolling Stones effort to counter underage drinking, tailgates graciously and Lil’ Wayne. offer a wide array of alternatives to beer. At any given If you can score a band tailgate you can always be sure to fi nd cranberry juice, of sorts, you’re in. The orange juice, orange drink (yes, there IS a difference) overwhelmingly stressful and of course a variety of delicious fl avors of Kool- responsibility of dialing the Aid, from purple to orange to green and everything in iPod to something that everyone between. can agree on vanishes with the strum of whatever the band wants to play. Plus the energy of live music is always Food unmatched by anything a MP3 Ah, food—brother of drink, father of happiness, friend can produce. to all. At a tailgate, as in life, food fi lls many roles. The point is, tailgating A burger can be , lunch, or a nonjudgmental is fun, and the music that confi dant. If hearty enough, it can mean the difference accompanies it should be fun between remembering your achievements and as well. forgetting your mistakes. A fi ne dog, complimented by the rich fl avor of good company and the fragrance of fall air, can inspire a remarkable affection for life, bros and all things American. The condiment table, ZAC HARDY / The Vanderbilt Hustler the most amenable of meeting places, invites friends to ketchup on summer stories or relish in the good times. If your tailgate leaves food off the guest list, whether you’re too lazy or simply buy into the dogma that 25. “Natty’s fi lling enough,” stop the nonsense. Because Greek let’s be honest, what’s a tailgate without the ‘ate’? A 26. tailg. And friends, that makes no sense at all. Campus 20. 14. 21. DO: Remember to bring your Vandy ID. Map 15. Tactics DON’T: Accidentally show your fake ID to Branscomb 22. DO: Wear a dress. security. 16. 5. 23. DON’T: Wear the shirt that Vandy provided you with 4. 17. to “rush the fi eld.” DO: Hit up Chili’s between the game and the night’s 3. 24. 18. parties 2. 9. 19. DO: Expect to hear “Sweet Caroline” and “Shout” over DON’T: Skip breakfast. 8. and over again. 7. 1. DON’T: Change the song. Ever. DO: Ascend to the highest possible point (see: picnic 6. 13. 12. tables, fences, speakers, ledges, cars if available). 11. DO: Collect/distribute as many sorority stickers as DON’T: Fall off, break anything, spill anything or cry. 10. possible. DON’T: Rip stickers off of people. DO: Show a little school spirit. DON’T: Get overly aggressive with students from the 1. Sigma Alpha Epsilon 14. Delta Kappa Epsilon DO: Drink water throughout the day to stave off an opposing team. 2. Alpha Tau Omega 15. Phi Kappa Psi 3. Kappa Kappa Gamma 16. Kappa Alpha early-evening hangover. 4. Sigma Nu 17. Kappa Delta DON’T: Assume that what’s in that Zephyrhills bottle DO: Find where the good drank is. 5. Pi Kappa Alpha 18. Alpha Epsilon Pi is water. DON’T: Get a “tour of the house.” 6. Phi Delta Theta 19. Kappa Sigma Dudley Field 7. Zeta Beta Tau 20. Pi Beta Phi 8. Alpha Omicron Pi 21. Delta Delta Delta DO: Fist pump. DO: Refuse moderation. Football Stadium 9. Lambda Chi Alpha 22. Kappa Alpha Theta DON’T: Judge. DON’T: Stop believing. 10. Sigma Chi 23. Phi Kappa Sigma 11. Chi Omega 24. Beta Theta Pi 12. Alpha Chi Omega 25. Delta Gamma DO: Hop from house to house. Vanderbilt alumnus and tailgating expert Calie Traver 13. Alpha Delta Pi 26. NPHC Fraternities DON’T: Pass out on the lawn mid-hop. contributed reporting to this article. 8 • September 2—September 8, 2009 • Versus flip side

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