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THETHE VVOICEOICE OOFF VVANDERBILTANDERBILT SSINCEINCE 11888888 FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2007 • 119 TH YEAR, NO. 28 THE WALL compiled by KRISTEN CHMIELEWSKI Hoyas do TODAY Sweet 16 viewing Ford delivers closing party in Memorial Join your fellow Vandy not strike fans in Memorial Gym at 6:27 p.m. to watch the Commodores take IMPACT address on the Georgetown fear into Hoyas. The game will be broadcast on the Jumbotron, and the concessions stands will Dores be open. So wear white, bring your Vandy ID and Vanderbilt competes for Elite come early (doors open at 6 p.m.) to cheer on Eight standing tonight. the Dores! by JARRED AMATO TODAY Sports Editor Latin America’s ‘Pink Tide’ speech “Respect is back. Fear is next.” Political Science That’s the message you’ll find on the Professor Peter Smith back of Georgetown students’ T-shirts. from the University of In the 1980s, the John Thompson- California, San Diego, coached and Patrick Ewing-led Hoyas will speak at 3 p.m. in were the team everyone loved to hate. Buttrick Hall, Room 206 Now, with Thompson’s son in charge, on “Latin America’s ‘Pink second-seeded Georgetown (28-6) has Tide’: A Threat to U.S. returned to the national spotlight, which Interests?” suits Vanderbilt just fine. “We have no pressure going into East TODAY Rutherford because there’s not a soul Philosophy anywhere that thinks we’re going to be department presents the team that advances,” said Vanderbilt Paul Taylor coach Kevin Stallings, whose squad plays Paul Taylor from the Hoyas tonight in the East Regional the Department of semifinal. “We will be given no chance to Philosophy at Temple advance. We already know that.” University will speak on The sixth-seeded Commodores also “Democracy and Virtue” know that getting to the Elite Eight for at 3:15 p.m. in Furman the first time since the tournament field Hall, Room 109. The expanded is no small task. The Hoyas event is free and open have won 17 of their last 18 games and to the public. captured the Big East Tournament championship. TODAY “I could close my eyes and pick Masala-SACE presents somebody that’s still in the field that I ‘Garba’ might rather play,” Stallings admitted. From 6 to 10 p.m. in the John Thompson III’s team has returned Branscomb Quadrangle to prominence thanks to its disciplined Rec Room Masala-SACE approach on both ends of the floor. will host “Garba,” where Defensively, it has limited opponents participants are invited to 56.8 points per game and 38 percent MASON HENSLEY / The Vanderbilt Hustler shooting, including 30 percent from 3- to learn a traditional Vanderbilt professor and former U.S. Rep. Harold Ford Jr. delivered the fi nal IMPACT Symposium lecture Wednesday night. During the address in the Student Life Center, Ford Indian dance and eat explained to an audience of Vanderbilt and Nashville community members that America stands at a crossroads, but he assured the crowd that Americans could persevere. point range. free Indian appetizers. For a team that lives and dies by the There will also be a live jump shot, those numbers surely must band. change. Student ignites fi re with roll of “We’re going to have to shoot the ball TODAY well, which is generally a requirement for Vanderbilt Off - us, but it’s probably even more important Broadway presents in this game,” Stallings said. ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ toilet paper on Lupton 6 As usual, the Commodores will rely “Kiss Me, Kate” fuses Lupton, Scales residents forced to evacuate for about 40 minutes. on junior Shan Foster and Southeastern Shakespeare’s comedic Conference Player of the Year Derrick plot and Porter’s Byars, who is coming of a game-high musical creativity, by HARISH KRISHNAMOORTHI VUPD has turned 27 points in his team’s 78-74 double- resulting in an Asst News Editor a suspect over to the overtime victory over Washington State. exciting, hilarious and Office of Student When the duo combines to score at least unforgettable show. B r a n s c o m b Conduct. 40 points, Vanderbilt is 10-1 over the last Show times are tonight residents living in Most students were two seasons. at 8 p.m., March 25 at Lupton and Scales allowed back onto On the other end, the Commodores will 1 p.m. and March 31 at were forced to their halls around have to work hard to contain Georgetown’s 8 p.m. evacuate their dorms 9:50 p.m., about Princeton-style offense that emphasizes Wednesday evening, 40 minutes after constant movement and back-door cuts. SATURDAY, MARCH 24 after a roll of toilet they were forced to Vanderbilt ran something similar in the Allison Rose memorial paper was lit on fire evacuate, but Lupton past before switching to a more up-tempo service in a Lupton sixth floor sixth floor residents style this season. A memorial service bathroom. remained restricted “We’re familiar with what they do honoring Allison Chief of Police from their hall. offensively, but that doesn’t make it easy Frances Rose, a Marlon Lynch and the While no fire trucks to defend,” said Stallings, referring to Vanderbilt alumna who Vanderbilt University arrived on the scene, Hoyas’ frontline that includes center Roy was killed last summer Police Department freshman Sam Vinson Hibbert and forward Jeff Green. in an automobile conducted an said he saw “a cop on Although the underdog, the Commodores accident, will be held at investigation. a bike and at least one do not “fear” the Hoyas. Having already 3 p.m. at the Alpha Chi “Upon arrival, other cop car” on the defeated seven top-25 opponents, they Omega house. All are the object that was scene. ■ arrive in East Rutherford with every invited. smoldering was intention of winning their eighth. extinguished,” Lynch —Sydney Wilmer As Byars said, “We’re still hungry.” ■ said. “The residents contributed reporting MASON HENSLEY / The Vanderbilt Hustler Compiled by staff from various were evacuated due to this article. —For continuous updates on the Dores’ trip to the Sweet 16 over sources. Check out to the fire alarm A student directs residents of Lupton 6 to evacuate as the hall fi lls with smoke caused by a http://calendar.vanderbilt.edu fi re that started with a lit roll of toilet paper in the bathroom. the weekend, check out: for more events. activating.” 2 Friday, March 23, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com

WEATHER compiled by KRISTEN CHMIELEWSKI IN THE KNOW TODAYTODAY The news you need — in brief ASU promotes global awareness compiled by KRISTEN CHMIELEWSKI WORLD Rocket narrowly misses Iraq prime minister and U.N. secretary-general in Iraq U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and Iraq Prime Partly Cloudy, 80/56 Minister Nouri al-Maliki nearly became victims of a failed rocket attack Th ursday at the building where the two men held a press conference. SATURDAY A 3-foot-wide crater lay about 50 yards from the building in Baghdad’s Green Zone, which also houses the U.S. Embassy. No one was harmed in the attack; only two cars were damaged. Th e sound of the weapon could be heard from the AP offi ce, which is across the Tigris River east of the Green Zone. TYLER HAGEN / The Vanderbilt Hustler After assuring the safety of Ki-Moon and al-Maliki, both Sophomore Veronica Calvin makes a presentation at African Night, held in the Board of Trust Room Thursday night. The event, sponsored by the PartlyPartly Cloudy, 82/58 men resumed the news conference within minutes of the African Students Union as a part of International Awareness Week, featured African cuisine and music. attack. However, they ended the question-and-answer session shortly after. SUNDAY Th e last time a U.N. secretary-general was in Baghdad was Dickerson wins fi rst James in November 2005, when Ban’s predecessor, Kofi Annan, visited the capital. SOURCE: AP M. Lawson Jr. Chair award Satirical French newspaper cleared from by KRISTEN CHMIELEWSKI fi eld, within and outside the university. charges brought by Muslims Asst News Editor “Endowing chairs in an ongoing process — a A French court cleared a satirical weekly newspaper highest recognition awarded to faculty,” Outlaw Th ursday in a case brought by Muslims who were angered A symposium on the Rev. James Lawson Jr.’s said. “Th e university is always seeking ways to MostlyMostly Cloudy, 86/60 by its publication of caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad. legacy will celebrate the establishment of the James recognize and retain their most accomplished Th e newspaper Charlie-Hebdo and its director, Philippe M. Lawson Jr. Chair. Th e two-day event will be held faculty.” Val, were accused of “publicly abusing a group of people in Benton Chapel today and Saturday. Among those scheduled to participate include because of their religion.” MONDAY Professor of History Dennis Dickerson, who civil rights author and reporter David Halberstam, On Feb. 8, 2006, the paper printed three caricatures holds the fi rst chair, will deliver the inaugural lecture Director of the Center for Nonviolence and Peace regarding Islam. Two of them were reprints that caused titled “Rooted in India: William Stuart Nelson and Studies at the University of Rhode Island Bernard controversy in a Danish newspaper in 2005, and one was an the Religious Origins of the Civil Rights Movement” LaFayette Jr., associate of the Rev. Martin Luther original. at 7:30 p.m. today in Benton Chapel. King Jr. the Rev. Otis Moss, founder of the First In September, a Danish court rejected a lawsuit against A reception will follow the speech, which is free Amendment Center John Seigenthaler, professor the newspaper that fi rst printed the two cartoons, a verdict and open to the public. of history at the University of Pennsylvania some Arab politicians warned would widen the cultural Associate Provost Lucius Outlaw Jr. said the Barbara Savage, and associate professor of history gap. establishment of the chair will build upon Lawson’s at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Cynthia Partly Cloudy, 86/63 Had the French publication been found guilty, Val would legacy. Fleming. have been sentenced to a six-month prison term and a fi ne “(Th e purpose of the chair is to) honor and to Lawson, a key leader during the civil rights of up to $29,250. institutionalize the recognition, convictions and movement and a steadfast adherent and teacher VUPD CRIME LOG Lhaj Th ami Breze of the fundamentalist Union of Islamic practices that have been exemplifi ed in a particular of nonviolent change, is a distinguished visiting compiled by KRISTEN CHMIELEWSKI Organizations of France, one of the groups that brought the light (by the recipient),” Outlaw said. professor at Vanderbilt. suit, said he would appeal the decision. Francis Szpiner, Dickerson said he is honored to occupy a chair Expelled from Vanderbilt in 1960 for his March 20, 2007, 2 a.m. – a lawyer for the conservative Mosque of Paris, the other named for Lawson, an esteemed theoretician and participation in the civil rights movement, his A noise complaint was issued group behind the suit, said it was not likely to appeal. tactician of the civil rights movement. extended return visit has been noted by media at 525 32nd Ave. South for loud Th e trial drew nationwide attention in France, a country “Receiving this chair is an affi rmation of my across the country. celebration. An offi cer spoke to with Europe’s largest Muslim community and a strong scholarship and teaching in the areas of civil rights “Th e new James M. Lawson Jr. Chair at Vanderbilt the tenant, advised them of the commitment to freedom of expression and secularism. movement history and the religious history of will be a permanent reminder of his legacy at complaint and asked everyone Val said the debate was necessary and views the ruling as a African-Americans,” Dickerson said. Vanderbilt, and the symposium on March 24 is to leave. victory for secular French Muslims. Outlaw said both the processes of creating an a great opportunity for the community to learn SOURCE: AP honorary chair and of selecting its recipient are more about his contributions to the nonviolence lengthy and require many recommendations, movement and civil rights,” said Nicholas Zeppos, NATION ■ Check out http://police.vanderbilt.edu/ nominations and evaluations by people in the provost and vice chancellor for academic aff airs. crimelog.htm for complete listings. ‘Chronicling America’ provides access to historic newspapers from six states, D.C. 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by SYDNEY WILMER documentary produced by Al Gore. Sophomore John see issues “buttressed and supported” by Senior Reporter VPB Co-chair Emily Burrows said while Nehme said celebrities celebrities. Gore has been invited to the show, she is are right to use their clout “It is good to see them generating Global warming activist Laurie David not sure if he will come. to attract attention to publicity,” he said. and Grammy Award-winning singer- Tickets are free and will be available to political issues. However, sophomore Jessica Pack, songwriter Sheryl Crow will come to Vanderbilt students beginning Saturday, “I think it is really neat who also serves as a copy editor for The campus Wednesday, April 18, on their March 31 at the Sarratt box office. when people with a lot of Hustler, said the amount of attention Stop Global Warming College Tour. Students are allowed only one free ticket power and influence can paid to celebrity activists neglects other Sponsored by the Vanderbilt and must present their Vanderbilt ID CROW initiate action for a cause citizens involved with the cause. Programming Board’s Music Group, the card. Beginning Saturday, April 7, tickets and use their power for a “I admire what they do as citizens, but 90-minute concert, which is open only to will be available to Vanderbilt faculty and positive cause,” Nehme said. at the same time, I feel like it is revered too the Vanderbilt community, will be held at staff. Likewise, SPEAR (Students much, she said. “We don’t give enough the Student Life Center. Students expressed mixed feelings Promoting Environmental Awareness attention and support to those who do The event will also feature clips from “An about Crow’s global warming-related and Recycling) Vice President Brent things on a day-to-day basis.” ■ Inconvenient Truth,” the Oscar-winning tour and her appearance on campus. Fitzgerald, a sophomore, said he likes to Professor undergoes innovative stem cell heart surgery by HARISH KRISHNAMOORTHI Asst News Editor English professor John Plummer recently underwent stem cell heart regeneration therapy, an experimental surgery performed for the first time in Tennessee at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. This surgery, performed just eight times in the United States, is a novel therapy that uses bone marrow stem cells to stimulate regeneration of the heart muscle after a heart attack. Plummer, who has had a heart attack, decided that this treatment was a viable option for him. “Any surgery poses risk, but there was promise of a real strong upside,” said Plummer, who went through the procedure during spring break. “I’ll be watched and tested for a good year and followed up for several more years. I’m having frequent echograms and other testing as well, but I’m getting great care.” Plummer said he feels “fine” and that from a patient’s point of view, the surgery is not very “difficult.” “(My family) was very supportive and have been very supportive,” Plummer said. “My wife and my son’s daughter have all visited me in the hospital, and my grandson thinks it’s cool.” Dr. David Zhao, director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Interventional Cardiology, said Plummer’s surgery is just the beginning. “We have the permission to do 10 more (surgeries),” Zhao said. “It depends whether the patient fits the criteria. We are looking for patients every day.” The surgery performed over spring break launched a program that spans five centers across the nation. “This is going to define stem cell therapy for the next 10 or 20 years,” Zhaosaid. “Vanderbilt is going to lead the country in this endeavor.” ■ 4 Friday, March 23, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com OPINIONOPINION THE OUR VIEW LETTER VANDERBILT HUSTLER Project Safe Editorial Board Celebrity impresses, but assumes level GLENNA DEROY Editor-in-Chief of support it ALLISON SMITH does not imply authority News Editor Singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow will come to That being said, global warming is a cause requiring CEAF LEWIS campus on April 18 as part of the Stop Global greater attention on the part of the public, and in this does not have Opinion Editor Warming College Tour along with activist Laurie case, Sheryl Crow’s efforts are justified even if others To the Editor: David. Reactions on the part of the student body seem are more qualified to speak on the matter. Jokes I did not want to comment on the JARRED AMATO generally positive, but a student noted that while she about our mild winters and investments in Kansan Playboy debate that is the current hot Sports Editor supports celebrities’ efforts to generate publicity for beachfront property aside, a huge proportion of our topic on campus, but I can no longer a cause, “we don’t give enough attention and support population dwells relatively close to the coast, and remain quiet as Project Safe has now DARCY NEWELL to those who do things on a day-to-day basis.” the damage done by even a relatively minor rise in misquoted me and presumably many Life Editor Celebrities add quite a bit of momentum to sea levels would be a huge trial on our resources other Vanderbilt students. An article NICOLE FLOYD various and sundry causes. Most of the time this and infrastructure on a national scale. This is to say in The Hustler quotes Reagan Bush as Focus Editor benefits society, as it did when journalist Horace nothing of the effects on agriculture or a projected saying, “It is not just women who are Greeley threw his considerable journalistic weight increase in water scarcity. offended; it is everyone” (“Some 30 behind abolitionist causes before the Civil War. While Sheryl Crow is no peer-reviewed authority students try out for Playboy,” March STAFF Sometimes, however, celebrities find themselves on on global climatology, her promotion of the issue 21). the wrong side of history, as when Charles Lindbergh of rising global temperatures has drawn many This quote is presumably in reference News Editor Allison Smith advocated isolationism prior to America’s entry supporters who otherwise might not have cared. She to the 200 signatures Project Safe into World War II. The lesson we should take from contributes more to our society than, for example, collected in protest of The Hustler Asst. News Editors Eve Attermann this is that celebrities lend attention, not additional Paris Hilton, and while many find the concept of a running casting call ads for Playboy. Kristen Chmielewski moral strength, to a cause. While the idea of global singer lecturing on scientific issues annoying (and Never mind 200 signatures out of all the Harish Krishnamoorthi warming is largely an uncontroversial doctrine, and presumably find a noted scientist singing just as students and student organizations on Opinion Editor something should be done to minimize man’s impact annoying, M.C. Hawking aside), the best manner in campus is a percentage so small that Ceaf Lewis on the environment, the cause should be supported which to approach this situation is to come for the my high-powered TI-89 is struggling Sports Editor on its merits rather than upon the reputations of the singing and stay for the science. to display the correct amount of zeros Jarred Amato singers for and against it. directly after the decimal point. Never mind the proper way to protest the ad Life Editor Darcy Newell and Playboy would be to call for a total boycott of The Hustler and Playboy. I am Asst. Life Editor Debra Lewis not offended in the least if our beautiful Cappi Williamson women want to use Playboy as a medium for expression or financial gain, despite Focus Editor Nicole Floyd Bush’s statement. These women are not being “exploited” in the negative sense Asst. Focus Editor Sydney Wilmer as Bush and Project Safe would have us believe. To be exploited negatively one Technology Editor must be “used of meanly or unfairly for Jon Ahlbin another’s use.” I argue these women Supervising Copy Editors know that in exchange for posing in Sara Gast Elizabeth Middlebrooks the nude, they will be compensated and compensated generously. That is Copy Editors not negative exploitation but rather a Emily Agostino Medora Brown positive form of exploitation in which Cory Cox these women capitalize on their beauty Ashley Evans and Americans’ demand to see beautiful Garrett Faulkner women naked. Jessica Pack As a past Playboy subscriber (yes, Amy Roebuck Martiez Sanders babe, I cancelled when we started dating because nobody else compares Senior Reporters Christina England to you), I know Playboy is not in the least Will Gibbons bit pornographic when it comes to the Sydney Wilmer actual photo spreads. Every spread that InsideVandy Director I have seen is tastefully done in a way Anne Malinee that leaves this reader with the thought, “She is gorgeous” instead of, “If I see her InsideVandy Multimedia on the street, I am just going to rape her Editors because she is a nasty girl who wants Ben Gotow Stayskal—MCT Chris Thompson it,” despite Project Safe’s opinions of Playboy readers. Yes, Playboy does have Marketing Director George Fischer LETTER some mildly pornographic cartoons and jokes toward the back pages, but Advertising Manager they are certainly not on the level of David Fotouhi Fesmire must apologize for suppression “wide open beaver shots” Vonnegut, Advertising Staff Rachel Blumenthal and many other Angela Booker Justin Gonzales opinionated anti-Playboy guest Emily Lineberger of controversial information on campus columnists would have you believe. And even if Playboy was the raunchiest, InsideVandy Marketing To the Editor: Third, I would ask the many women out there nastiest and most hardcore magazine Sarah Baker I have followed the discussion of the merits of advocating against this “major porn trafficker(‘s)” on the planet, if these women, who Adie Willey James Zhao Playboy’s “Girls of the SEC spread” ad in The Hustler right to place an ad, an ad completely inoffensive in are 18 and older and therefore legally with quite a bit of amusement over the past week or and of itself, why they feel they must police their fellow adults as well as students at a highly Art Director so. However, in the March 21 issue, I was astounded woman’s ability to make a decision for themselves. I competitive, top 20 university, decided Matt Radford to read that Julia Fesmire, a senior lecturer, took it thought advocates for women’s rights wanted equal to be in it, then that is their prerogative Designers upon herself with the help of Reagan Bush to clip opportunity and equal choice for their gender. and choice. Cassie Edwards Laura Kim the Playboy advertisement out of “every issue of The We can debate whether an appearance in Playboy So Project Safe, please do not say Hunter Kinsella Hustler in Garland Hall.” is positive or negative for the woman who chooses to “everyone” is against Playboy. Yes, Elizabeth Middlebrooks First of all, this seems to me to be a defacement pose, but, either way, shouldn’t a woman be allowed to everyone who signed your petition is Katie Quille of Vanderbilt’s private property (really, the private have all the information at hand to make that choice? apparently against it, but you cannot property of all students, as the paper essentially belongs In this country, we don’t take away a woman’s right speak for anyone else. I know for one if VSC Photo Manager Mason Hensley to all of us) — an act inconsistent with behavior of a to birth control even though it is known that taking my perfect, gorgeous, brilliant girlfriend distinguished lecturer and loosely bordering on a birth control can have negative consequences for to whom none other compares will Asst Photo Managers criminality. her health. We also don’t take away a person’s right allow it, I will be one of the first in line to Mark Beneke Lauren Fondriest Second, Playboy, a legitimate business, paid money to smoke cigarettes because it causes lung cancer, purchase the October issue of Playboy. to place this ad. They had an expectation that a certain and there is no debate about that. Why then, would As an aside, I was very relieved to see Senior Photographers Tyler Hagen number of papers would be distributed containing women want to take away another woman’s right to that Kappa Alpha Theta did not sign the Kelly Hocutt the ad. By clipping the ad, you might hurt future choose whether or not to pose in the nude by keeping petition. After the Tri-Delta service day business for the paper that allows you to voice your the information needed to make that choice from debacle, this campus’s positive view VSC Director Chris Carroll opinion on this matter. I don’t know who granted her? I would think that someone in the Department of on sorority life would have crumbled someone with so little common sense a doctorate, but Women’s & Gender Studies could understand that. under the immense weight of too much Asst. VSC Director Jeff Breaux I hope she respects her position at Vanderbilt enough hypocrisy. to apologize for what she has done. I suggest that she Asst. VSC Director and Bush repay Playboy for an amount equivalent to Seth Ogden Joseph Hulsey Paige Clancy what they vandalized. Graduate Student Senior, Engineering

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COLUMN “Derrick Byars is a beast. Period.”

Sketchy guys remain “Why is it that every woman I meet already has a boyfriend?”

unaware of sketchiness “Why the hell is it taking Vanderbilt Dining so long to fix the toaster When encountered in the wild, the at Corner Market?” ANDREW SOLOMON sketchy guy at the party is normally Columnist found by a wall or in a corner and is likely to be staring at his shoes. This “I’m all for the objectification of women in Playboy, but where’s the I was sitting on my porch yesterday timid creature never smiles, and if it What is on your mind? The Rant love for all our hot Vandy guys? Would somebody PLEASE get a afternoon with some friends of mine does pry its eyes away from the floor, it is your place to anonymously couple of shots of these studs? We need to let the whole world when something happened that made is only to make awkwardly prolonged me pause and re-examine my life. eye contact with you. The only time he sound off on any issue you know that the size of the Vandy boy’s brain is exceeded only by the We were discussing the Playboy issue speaks is to ask for beer, and he never want. Send in your rants with girth of his brilliant penis.” that has completely besmirched the says thanks. Or maybe he does, but the subject “Rant” to: reputation of our fine campus when I’m not fluent in mumble. [email protected] my buddy asked what I was going to The most dangerous aspect of the “Why do we pay 40 grand a year to haul our groceries half a mile write about for Friday’s issue. sketchy guy (or girl) is that the vast back from the parking lot to our dorms? Seniors aren’t even Normally, my writing process majority of them have no idea they are entitled to decent parking.” consists of me taking my shirt off, sketchy. Being the humanitarian that pounding as many beers as I can in I am, I have devised a simple test to a 30 minute span and then spinning help you identify if you are at risk of “How come my roommates never pay for cabs downtown? Why are around in circles until I either throw up becoming that guy. they so frequently out of cab cash?” or an idea comes to me. But recently, 1. Do you spend a large amount Compiled by Ceaf Lewis for those who have not read my last of time in the comfort of a dimly lit article, I had decided to change my alley? “I have not seen housekeeping since January. What does it take for ways and live as a functioning member 2. Do you feel compelled to you to do something to my room? A raise? How does $10 an hour of society. So instead of drinking thoroughly examine the carpet of myself to an idea, I pulled up to my someone else’s house during social sound?” desk, opened up a blank document and gatherings? began to think. And think. And think. 3. Have you ever gone up behind a “If people do not want to hear what ‘The Rant’ has to say, don’t read It was exhausting, but after about 15 girl and tried to start dancing with her seconds I had arrived at a decision. without ever having spoken to her? it. It’s called freedom of speech and your right to skip the article.” Six beers and one horrible case of If you answered yes to any of the the spins later, I found myself again above questions, you may be at a “Women’s basketball will gain more coverage when it becomes seated at my desk. And whaddya severe risk. But don’t fear; thankfully, know, the ideas came pouring in. See, there is a solution. something more than a slow, dull and often times lopsided I realized that if I decided to clean up This first step to curing this affair. The Hustler’s sports coverage is right on, but they need to and join the Boy Scouts, I would have affliction is simple: smile. If you just quit saying that opposing teams have an edge in the coaching absolutely nothing to write about. And look like you’re enjoying yourself, if my life’s not worth writing about, people will stop thinking, “That man department. Stallings is the SEC coach of the year, and he just won what’s the point? So after one of the looks like he’s about to kill himself” the most exciting game in recent NCAA tourney history. Give him shortest rehab stints in history, I’m and start thinking, “He seems to be his due!” back. Let’s start the show. enjoying himself.” One cautionary I’m pretty sure every one of us has note: Combining smiling to yourself been in this situation before: You’re at and looking down at the floor is not “Hey MPAS, your proposed solution involving censorship and mind a party with your friends, everything’s recommended, as people will probably control is intriguing. Please subscribe me to your listserv.” cool, but as you walk around you go from thinking, “He seems to be notice someone you don’t know. enjoying himself” to “That man looks They’re standing in a corner or off like he’s about to kill someone else.” to the side, and they’re alone. You Go up and talk to someone. It’s totally gonna dance with this chick and the party and brood about how everyone ask around, and no one else seems as easy as walking up, introducing she’ll hook up with me” logic is not really else sucks, stop, think and throw yourself to know who he is either. You keep yourself and asking stupid questions sound. Whenever a guy I don’t know out there. 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Oh, how things have Ted on Hibbert, and a good what coach Kevin changed. rebounding eff ort, both of Stallings wants to Given its performance which we’ve been getting.” hear, as his team likes in the fi rst two rounds of Skuchas has refused to let his playing with a chip this NCAA tournament, it senior season end prematurely; on its shoulder. The is apparent that Vanderbilt he took matters into his own Commodores will heads into tonight’s Sweet hands on Saturday. need to only shoot 16 contest against the Hoyas He notched a career-high well, but must limit with a drastically improved 28 minutes while providing the Hoyas’ second- defense. a low-post presence that chance points. Derrick Against George Washington, Vanderbilt desperately Byars and Jeff Green the Commodores held the needed against Washington could very well cancel Colonials to a season-low 27 State’s Robbie Cowgill and each other out, percent shooting and only Aron Baynes. meaning the game’s 44 points. In the next round, Obviously, Skuchas alone outcome could be they held Washington State will not be able to stop decided by the team’s to 35 percent shooting in the Hibbert from wreaking havoc. role players. The second half while overcoming Th e job also falls to Ross winner of this game a 10-point defi cit. Neltner, JeJuan Brown and will play the UNC-USC “We won that (second Alan Metcalfe, among others. winner on Sunday for round) game with our Th ough Stallings rarely the right to advance defensive play in the second opens a game with the zone to the Final Four. half and overtime,” said defense, expect him to switch Prediction: Vandy 73, coach Kevin Stallings. “In the into it frequently. When the Georgetown 70 fi rst half, they did a better Commodores are in the man- job defending us than we did to-man, Dan Cage will be a Men’s Basketball defending them, but in the factor on the double team No. 1 North second half (the roles were when Hibbert has the ball in Carolina vs. No. 5 reversed).” the low post. Southern Cal In order to pull off what As long as the Commodores Tonight many pundits would consider do not allow Hibbert easy 8:57 p.m. CT an upset, Vanderbilt must baskets and force Georgetown East Rutherford, defend like it did in the middle to play on the perimeter, they N.J. portion of the conference can almost certainly score Everybody expected schedule and through the enough points to win this the Tar Heels to fi rst two rounds of the NCAA game. be here. As for the Tournament. Looking back at where the Georgetown obviously Commodores started and Trojans, that’s a ROB CARR / AP Photo diff erent story. Led presents unique challenges, where they are now, it’s quite The Commodores will count on senior Ted Skuchas to defend Georgetown’s Roy Hibbert in tonight’s Sweet 16 contest. Tip-off is at 6:27 p.m. CDT. ■ by coach Tim Floyd, with not only 7-foot-2 center remarkable. Southern Cal is a year or two ahead of schedule. While they have beaten Arkansas and Texas to get here, Two of the nation’s UNC provides even more challenges. From DERRICK BYARS VS. most unheralded stars Tyler Hansbrough to one-on- nene square off tonight. freshmen Brandon JEFF GREEN Wright and Ty Lawson, the Tar Heels are a by MICHAEL POMERANTZ common choice for Vanderbilt’sVanderbilt’s DDerrickerrick ByByars,ars, the SSoutheasternoutheastern CConferenceonference PPlayerlayer ooff tthehe YYear,ear, hhasas ggrownrown acaccustomedcustomed ttoo Sports Reporter the Final Four. Still, being the best baller on the court.court. 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Price VanderbiltVanderbilt coachcoach Kevin StallingsStallings said,said, “Green“Green is a toughtough is just 32 strikeouts matchup,matchup, and wewe don’tdon’t havehave anyoneanyone thatthat matchesmatches shy of the school’s up wellwell with him.him.”” all-time record. The The real question might be: Does Commodores (22-1, Georgetown have anyone who can match ■ 2-1 SEC) got swept by up with Byars? I doubt it. the Razorbacks (17-6, 2-1 SEC) their last time in Fayetteville. Prediction: Vandy wins two out of three DERRICK BYARS #4 position GUARD/FORWARD Women’s Tennis No. 18 Vanderbilt vs. year SENIOR Ole Miss, Mississippi State height 6’ 7” Friday (2:30 p.m.), weight 220 LBS Sunday (noon) Currey Tennis Center hometown MEMPHIS , TENN. The red-hot Commodores have won nine in a row, including a 6-0 victory over No. 15 JEFF GREEN #32 Texas A&M. 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Taking a look at how the two Sweet 16 teams Who’s got the Edge? stack up. Vanderbilt (22-11) Georgetown (26-8) Edge Best player Derrick Byars Jeff Green VU Best win Florida Pittsburgh VU Momentum Won two straight Won 17 of last 18 GU Conference 10-6 SEC 13-3 Big East GU Coach Kevin Stallings John Thompson III GU Strengths 3-point shooting Frontcourt Tie

MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ / AP Photo Nickname Commodores Hoyas VU Alex Gordon skies for a jumper in Vanderbilt’s victory over Washington State. Jennings thrilled to be back

by PETE MADDEN running back’s success. Sports Reporter Now, in the spring of 2007, Jennings’ journey is fi nally over. He returned to practice on March 19, taking his On November 12, 2005, the Commodores were fi rst hit since that fateful day two Novembers ago. eliminated from bowl contention as they dropped “To tell you the truth, I’m just real happy to be out their fi nal home contest to Kentucky, 48-43, despite a there,” Jennings said. “It’s funny to say, but it actually valiant fourth-quarter comeback led by quarterback felt pretty good getting hit.” Jay Cutler. No one needs to remind Johnson how long it has As heartbreaking a defeat as the score implies, been since Jennings was last seen in the huddle. the Commodores’ real loss was not evident on the “I didn’t recognize him today. I didn’t know who he scoreboard. In the fi rst half, a Kentucky defender tackled was,” Johnson joked. “I hadn’t seen him in a while. I running back Jeff Jennings near his own sideline, said, ‘Who are you?’” where he would remain for the rest of the game and the With his return, Jennings adds depth and versatility season. to the Commodore running back corps, joining Jennings suff ered a signifi cant tear in the anterior teammates Cassen Jackson-Garrison and Jared cruciate ligament in his knee as a result of the play, Hawkins, who shared the rushing load last fall. At 6- an injury that required off -season surgery to repair foot-1-inch, 225 pounds, Jennings is the biggest back the damage. At this point, Jennings had already of the three, and his presence will be crucial in tough, posted his best year, rushing for 448 yards and seven short yardage situations. touchdowns. Johnson described Jennings as a “complete package” Having undergone reconstructive surgery in and values his skills both as a rusher and pass December of 2005, Jennings hoped to return to the protector. team for their 2006 debut at Michigan in September. “He brings a lot of things to the table for us,” Johnson Coach Bobby Johnson decided, however, that given the said. “He’s a big back. He can get the hard yards. He’s unlikelihood of Jennings making a signifi cant impact also excellent at protecting the quarterback. Jeff brings upon his return, to medically redshirt his running some unique talents to us.” back. Having waited patiently on the sidelines for over a Jennings worked tirelessly, even endlessly, year, Jennings is eager to get back on the fi eld. throughout the 2006 season with the Commodores’ “I feel strong, probably even stronger than I was NEIL BRAKE / VU Media Relations assistant strength and conditioning coach Gabe Teeple before,” Jennings said. “I can’t wait to go out there and After sitting out last season due to a knee injury, Vanderbilt running back Jeff Jennings could not be more excited to to rebuild the strength in his knee that is so crucial to a play hard.” ■ get hit during the Commodores’ spring practices.

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I am in no way suggesting guys should go out and buy solely iPod will be put to Yves St. Laurent and Rock & Republic. In fact, most girls I talked to said they like guys in middle-end designer clothing, such as Ralph shame. Lauren and Lacoste. They also said they were somewhat turned off when guys sport the fashions of trendy, female-based companies like Juicy Couture or True Religion. FRIDAY 3/23 In truth, most girls like just a pulled together, classic and clean look. In fact, the biggest issue guys face is generally fi nding the right jeans. Here is some advice for our fashion-forward guys who might need a little extra help. by KATY FINNERAN Hustler Fashion Columnist Th e Vandy guy’s fashion checklist: I recommend J. Crew’s three-button Legacy blazer. It makes 1) Invest in a good pair of jeans: khakis and a simple button-up seem classy, professional and A nice pair of jeans can really spice things up, especially when they act as sophisticated. The best way to escape a substitute for the daily worn pair your mom picked out for you freshman 4) Th e classic tie frat life is to…head to the year. Every guy needs a versatile tie — one he can wear with his mom, ultimate ‘80s tribute band Th at said, your jeans should never be as tight as a girl’s. his friends or his girlfriend, one he can dress up or dress down. I show at Mercy Lounge! What brands are the best to invest in when buying jeans? Th is is a question I recommend J. Crew’s thin-stripe Cambridge tie. Once you have Max Headroom is playing have heard from many guys. Th ey struggle to fi nd a balance between looking the classics, Vineyard Vines ties are the perfect addition. Now classics from Billy Idol, put-together and being labeled “metro.” that the weather has fi nally warmed up enough for barbeques the Bangles and the B52s However, there are a few solid androgynous designer jean brands to and tailgates, the nautical look is in! tonight at 9 p.m. Tickets choose from. When in doubt, go with a known brand rather than an up- 5) Th e shoes are $7 at the door. a n d - coming brand to escape the “metro” label. Avoid elaborate Th ere are three pairs of shoes every guy should own: pocket designs or dramatic whiskers, which are faded Sperry Top-Siders. Th e “authentic, original marks on the denim, usually around the thighs. Go for boat shoe” is timeless, comfortable and SATURDAY 3/24 simple pockets — not only do these have a natural versatile. If last night was the same trend allure, but moreover, they are more Rainbows, Reefs or old thing, try something versatile so you can get the Vineyard Vines new tonight. Here Come most use out of them. fl ip-fl ops. A pair the Mummies, in all their Some brands to check of comfortable, white-wrapped splendor, out include AG Jeans everyday fl ip-fl ops play tonight at City Hall to (exude understated is essential. Tevas seek revenge on the evil style), Seven Jeans are not okay. Pharaoh who “hated the (have a baggier cut than Dress loafers. For power of their righteous many, mixing urban style with family dinners, interviews and grooving.” The show is at sophistication), J. Crew (classic formals, every guy needs a 5 p.m. and benefi ts The and always in style) and Diesel pair of dress loafers. Whether Tomorrow Fund. (versatile and fl attering — best you buy them at Brooks Brothers suited for nighttime.) or Gucci, loafers will surely add a Remember when selecting sophisticated appeal to your attire. SUNDAY 3/25 jeans that for the most part light 6) Th ree types of shirts: washes are generally better suited All guys really only need three types of for the day and dark washes for the shirts in their wardrobes: polos, oxfords night. Furthermore, while we are and graphic tees. Graphic tees look great on the topic of jeans, if your jeans are paired with jeans for daytime or nighttime. genuinely too big for you in the waist, Polos are great with literally any bottom, wear a belt. Having six inches of and oxfords are the perfect way to dress up boxers hang out is cliche ’90’s grunge, an outfi t. immature and unattractive. Oh, and I assume this goes without saying, but Other ambiguous fashion questions answered: just in case: no jean jackets! Daytime vs. nighttime 2) For when you are not in jeans: J. Crew Guys are lucky that they have a much easier transition from day to night Now to switch gears chinos than girls. When going out, jeans and a button-up oxford is the best look. completely: Young Jeezy J. Crew’s broken-in chinos are soft, Shorts, even khakis, are generally a no-no. Even in the summer, jeans are and Lil’ Wayne bring their comfortable and exude clean and crisp always a better choice. However, for barbeques and other outside events, “Street Dreams” tour to masculine appeal. Chinos are available in shorts are perfectly acceptable. the Municipal Auditorium pants and shorts, bold colors and classic Th e acceptable man bag: the messenger bag tonight. Strap on some khaki, design and solid. Th ere are a plethora Jack Spade, husband of designer Kate Spade, makes classic yet chic bling and come support of options, none of which you can go wrong messenger bags, laptop cases and briefcases. I recommend both the Drill the ATL rapper. The show with. My personal favorite is the broken-in, Nylon File Case and the Bridle Leather Field Bag. Th ey are urban and practical starts at 7 p.m. and tickets relaxed-fi t, zip-fl y chino. Pair these with Top- yet masculine. start at $34.50 from Siders, a grosgrain belt, a button-up and your classic baseball hat for the Th e heated debate: man jewelry ticketmaster.com. perfect spring or summer look. Th e big question: Should guys wear jewelry? With warm weather, some 3) A navy blazer jewelry works. It has a nautical appeal to it. However, once fall and cold MONDAY 3/26 A classic, well-made, fi tted navy blazer is a staple in every guy’s closet. weather comes, I tend to be anti-guy jewelry. ■ Famed Chicago blues musician Albert Castiglia comes to the Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar tonight. Head down ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ brings music, dance and Discover James Morrison’s to Printer’s Alley and replace a blue Monday laughs to the Martha Ingram Center debut album, ‘Undiscovered’ with some blues music. by CAPPI WILLIAMSON During the opening number, “Another by ELISE MICHAEL Asst Life Editor Op’nin’, Another Show,” the cast takes the Life Staff Writer TUESDAY 3/27 stage in simulation of a Broadway dress James Morrison may be nice to look at, but he is even nicer to See some serious Cole Porter’s Tony Award-winning rehearsal. Shockingly, the cast is not listen to. With this talent, it is no surprise that his debut album, guitar playing at the musical “Kiss Me, Kate,” performed by the composed of all Blair voice majors, as one “Undiscovered,” did not stay that way for long. Ryman. Joe Satriani cast of Vanderbilt Off -Broadway, opens might think by the level of talent featured. Although the record was just released in the United States on March has been a worldwide tonight at the Martha Ingram Center for the While the dancing might refl ect Vanderbilt’s 13, it has been tearing up United Kingdom charts since its release guitar hero since his Performing Arts at 8 p.m. lack of a dance major, the voices of the leads there in late July 2006. Th e triple-platinum album helped Morrison 1986 breakthrough VOB performs one musical per year and and chorus are perfectly harmonized and win a 2007 BRIT Award for British male solo artist and produced two album, “Surfi ng With has performed such classics as “Anything pitched and, frankly, very impressive. top-fi ve singles, “You Give Me Something” and “Wonderful World.” The Alien.” Over 13 Goes,” “Guys and Dolls” and “Brigadoon.” “Th e cast are engineers, Arts and “Undiscovered” is an inspirational album that draws on Morrison’s Grammy nominations Maia Woodhouse, artistic director of VOB, Science students. … Th ey’re from all over,” life experiences; he says, “I had a shit time growing up, so I wanted later, he formed G3 with said, “For the 10th anniversary of VOB, we Woodhouse said. “We have gathered a lot of to write songs about how people go through hard times, but I didn’t John Petrucci and Paul wanted a play with a recognizable name talent here.” want to write downer songs.” Gilbert. The show starts that would attract not only a big audition Th e second shock of the evening came Morrison accomplished his goal — the songs have the potential at 7 p.m. Get tickets at pool, but a big audience.” It seems to have when I learned VOB is an entirely student- to serve as life mottos and anecdotes for all situations. Morrison’s ticketmaster.com. worked — this year’s cast is the biggest ever, run organization. From the casting to the set infl uences include Al Green, Otis Redding and Cat Stevens, which and VOB has decided to extend the show’s production, this group of students has done explain the message-bearing quality of the songs. running from one weekend to two. it all, and the result looks totally professional. WEDNESDAY 3/28 Morrison’s bluesy sound belies his age — 22 years — in a Inspired by Shakespeare’s play, “Th e Even the orchestra is directed by a student Goth-rock yet eerily spectacular way that can make the listener believe what he is singing. Taming of the Shrew,” “Kiss Me, Kate” tells and has all student musicians. soothing singer Amy Lee His voice is reminiscent of soul greats Aretha Franklin and Ray the story of two once-married, recently “I was a little nervous about it coming comes to the Gaylord Charles; Morrison told Blender Magazine, however, “I don’t sing divorced musical theater actors, Fred together a few weeks ago,” Woodhouse said, tonight with her band stereotypical white-guy music, but if I stood next to a black guy, you’d Graham and Lilli Vanessi. Th ey are set to “but once everyone got on stage and slipped Evanescence. The show know I was white.” perform opposite each other in the lead into their costumes, they really fell into their begins at 7:30 p.m.; go Th e rock-pop and sometimes gospel instrumentation also refl ects roles of “Petruchio” and “Katharine” in a roles.” to ticketmaster.com for those soul infl uences. Th e choruses are full of feeling and excitement Broadway-bound musical version of the Anna Fogleman, who plays Vanessi, tickets. and display how Morrison has been inspired by greats such as John Shakespeare classic. agreed, saying, “I was nervous about Lennon and contemporaries like Damien Rice. During a performance, the two engage one learning so many lines until this week. Now A common thread throughout the album is that the lyrics are very THURSDAY 3/29 another in an emotional war that threatens I’m so involved with my character, I’m afraid relatable. Morrison sings about things like fi nding oneself and dealing Round out your eclectic the production’s success. Th e only thing I’m starting to become a little bit of a diva with life when it gets tough. His passionate delivery of “Wonderful week of music with keeping the show together are threats from myself.” World” is just one example of this, as he sings about the love and country rockers Lucero a pair of gangsters, who have come to collect Well, if Fogleman (or any other member of friendship necessary to put up with what the world deals out. tonight at Mercy Lounge. a gambling debt from the show’s Lucentio, the cast, for that matter) is heading toward Luckily for Morrison, his strong debut in the U.K. has led to a The band plays a raucous Bill Calhoun. Th e tried-and-true formula of diva status, she just may deserve that level successful start in the U.S. His music has appeared in the ABC television show so get ready to have writing a book about a writer, or painting a of accolade and attention. “Kiss Me, Kate” is show “Ugly Betty,” and he is currently scheduling a tour in the States. some fun. The show starts picture of a person painting works well in a fi rst-rate production that is sure to dazzle For a list of current dates and more information about James Morrison, at 9 p.m., and tickets are this slapstick show about, you guessed it, and delight. ■ $10. the production of a show. visit his Web site at http://www.jamesmorrison-us.com. ■ www.insidevandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Friday, March 23, 2007 9 The Fine Arts Gallery spans ages and cities in ‘Views from Collection II’ by ANA ALVAREZ Saint James and John the Baptist. Another featured Italian artist French contemporaries. Notable contributors include Jean- Life Staff Writer is Francesco Guardi, whose “Harbor Scene” depicts the typical Baptise Greuze and his “Portrait of a Young Girl,” and the school landscape of Venice with vibrant colors. Finally, Giueseppe of Charles Andre van Loo’s “Soldiers Before a Queen.” The Fine Arts Gallery is offering students the opportunity to Yet, if you want to see the work of prominent modern Mexican view the second of a three-part exhibition entitled “Views from the artists, see David Alfaro Siqueiros and Rufino Tamayo’s works in Collection II.” Students can compare, experience and appreciate the exhibit. Siquerios’ “La Huida” symbolizes the tumultuous the nature of artwork from places around the world — including Mexican Revolution, and Tamayo also conveys a political the United States, Europe, Central America, Asia and Africa. message in his piece “The Apocalypse of Saint John.” “In general the way we put it together is a combination, looking However, the highlights of the exhibit come from Western for the strengths within our collections and also how they Panama and Costa Rica, in the form of meticulously crafted connect to collections internationally and in other institutions,” pendants. Among these golden figurines are the frog, the eagle said Joseph Mella, director of the gallery. and “zopilotes,” or “king vultures,” created between 600 B.C. and Mella says the exhibit is part of the gallery’s permanent 1600 A.D. collection, which consists of over 6,000 pieces. The exhibit will Other featured works include a section of the Japanese six- present what the gallery judges to be the best objects, including panel screen called “Rakuchu-Rakugai,” which Mella calls his those it has received as gifts from artists. favorite. “Historically, the gallery has been used as a teaching tool for “This piece gives you a window into life in Japan during the 18th teaching the history of art,” Mella says. “Often there will be study century,” he says. “There are all these sub-narratives of people objects that students are given assignments for. Having a first- having tea, people listening to music, interacting with each other hand experience is a lot more beneficial than looking at it in a in different ways. It’s kind of like a ‘Where’s Waldo?’,” he says. book or on your computer screen.” These pieces, however, are a few of the many that will be on The exhibit will feature Italian panel paintings from the “RAKUCHU-RAKUGAI (VIEWS OF DAILY LIFE IN KYOTO)” display at the Fine Arts Gallery. There will be an opening reception Samuel H. Kress Study Collection, which span from the Middle Raffeto’s “The Grand Canal, Venice” presents its audience with at the gallery, which is located on the corner of West End and 23rd Ages to the Renaissance. Among them include Bonifacio di another unique image of the city etched onto paper with ink in Avenue, on March 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibition is free and Pitati’s “Madonna and and Three Saints and Saint John,” which great detail. open to the public until the first of June. For more information, portrays the iconic image of Mary and the infant Christ alongside However, Italian artists have to share the stage with their contact Joseph Mella at 343-1704. ■ Wolfmother could make Rites the new Woodstock by ELLIE MIX for best hard rock performance One particular theme in alert and attractive head- Life Staff Writer for their song “Woman.” their music, escapism, banging sound has graced Wolfmother began to breed shaped Wolfmother’s post- today’s popular culture in Prepare to be deafened its creative expression in 2004 psychedelic image. Their goal: MTV appearances, late-night by Wolfmother’s amplifiers when the band members create an album with the true performances, Dane Cook at Rites of Spring — this fused their talents for their feel of a live performance of programming and Apple Grammy Award-winning first studio album, a self-titled “perfect feeling” rather than iPod advertisements. Australian rock band will record channeling ’70s hard perfection. Although Wolfmother may make you feel like you are rock. In the album, it is clear After catching the attention not be familiar to much of attending a Black Sabbath that the legendary Robert of The New York Times in Vanderbilt, the band may or Led Zeppelin reunion Plant of Led Zeppelin has 2006, Wolfmother began to be the next big name out of concert. Young, raw and ready influenced the lead vocalist, see the trickle of their success Australia. At the very least, to rock, Wolfmother’s three while the guitar solos mimic after the release of their enjoy the sounds of what members Andrew Stockdale, those of Deep Purple, Black album — the band debuted could be the most prophetic Chris Ross and Myles Heskett Sabbath and Cream. at No. 3 on the Australian and exciting music of the last have already seen success. As the band extensively charts, were quickly certified century. If you ever wished The trio has won multiple toured across Australia platinum and have now you could have experienced ARIA (Australian Recording and around the world, received multiple Australian some of Woodstock ’69, at Industry Association) Music Wolfmother decided to take and international music least now you have Rites ’07 Awards, as well as a Grammy their sound to Los Angeles. awards. The band’s powerful, here on campus. ■

ASK ME ANYTHING Who was the real Cornelius Vanderbilt? by WHITNEY FORE Vanderbilt was 18, that he gave himself the Life Staff Writer title “Commodore.” Always the eccentric, Vanderbilt believed that simultaneously We all know his name. We all know bits being in command of three schooners that and pieces of his life story, some of which supplied forts for the war effort earned him may or may not be true. When we picture the title. his face, we Vanderbilt’s first wife was his first cousin think of the and neighbor Sophia Johnson, with whom Commodore he had 13 children, 12 of whom survived m a s c o t childhood. r u n n i n g Following the death of his first wife, amuck on the Vanderbilt remarried five years later. sidelines of Apparently, the Commodore like to keep it the basketball close to home because his second wife was court. But also a cousin, though a bit farther removed really, as a than Sophia had been. She was also 43 student body, years his junior. how much Vanderbilt was so hard-working that he do we really took the first vacation of his life at the age know about of 59, when he was netting well over a $1 VANDERBILT C o r n e l i u s million a year. His first vacation consisted Vanderbilt, the endower and namesake of of a tour of Europe aboard his luxuriously our fine university? appointed steam yacht, one of the few I first considered this question while splurges in Vanderbilt’s life. walking around campus, after seeing one Despite the $1 million Vanderbilt ��������������� of those little signposts that inform the endowed to Central University, renamed community about the history of a particular Vanderbilt University, he never actually building or site. I saw one giving facts about visited the campus, nor had he ever been to old Cornelius, and, curiosity piqued, I the to the South. He contributed this money decided to do some research. Here is what to the university hoping that it would help ������������ I found out. heal the bruised relationship between the ����������������������� Cornelius Vanderbilt (1794-1877) was North and the South from the Civil War. born in Staten Island, N.Y., and was a Yet, this endowment was one of only two descendant of the first Dutch farmers to acts of philanthropy that the Commodore ������������������������� settle in North America. ever committed. (The other contribution In fact, his name comes from his great was $50,000 to the Church of the Strangers ������������������������� uncle Jan Aertson, a Dutch farmer who came in New York.) These contributions were from the “De Bilt” village in the Netherlands. given only because Vanderbilt wanted The Dutch “Van der” (meaning “of the” in to compete with the Rockefellers in ������������������������� English) was added to his name, eventually philanthropic contributions. turning into “Vanderbilt.” One piece of trivia that is especially ��������������������������� A headstrong youth, Vanderbilt quit pertinent to us as the newspaper is that The school at 11. His money-grubbing proclivity Hustler got its name from one of Cornelius and entrepreneurship manifested early, as Vanderbilt’s nicknames. Vanderbilt was he created his own ferry company serving nicknamed “The Hustler” from his shrewd ������������������������������������ the residents of New York City at the age of business practices. 16. Upgrading from ferries to steamboats And finally, a quote from the Commodore to railroads, Vanderbilt was a millionaire himself to consider while sitting in your next ��������������������������������� by the age of 52. At the time of his death econ lecture: “If I had learned education, I in 1877, Vanderbilt was said to have a net would not have had time to learn anything worth of $100 million, making him the else.” So now you know more about the man, wealthiest man in America at the time. the myth and the legend that was Cornelius It was during the War of 1812, when Vanderbilt. ■ 10 Friday, March 23, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com FUNFUN && GAMESGAMES SUDOKU TO SOLVE: Fill in the blanks so the numbers 1-9 appear just once in each horizontal row, vertical column and 3x3 box.

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The Vanderbilt Hustler’s “Year in Review” issue will TheVanderbilt Hustler’s “Welcome to Nashville” issue will provide a comprehensive look back at the most important provide incoming students and parents a comprehensive stories that shaped the 2006-2007 school year. Vanderbilt look at what the Vanderbilt campus and the surrounding Half Page Half Page is in the midst of change, and the year was fi lled with community has to offer. In an attempt to expose new 11.63” x 10.5” 11.63” x 10.5” $850 triumphs, disappointments and controversies. “The Year $850 students to “life beyond the bubble,” the issue will in Review” issue will provide all students a nostalgic include an overview of attractions, dining and shopping look back at this monumental year and give parents a options around the city and other areas of interest. It will glimpse of the events that helped defi ne the future of also serve as a valuable resource guide, addressing the Quarter Full Quarter Full Page Page Vanderbilt. Page Page students’ most frequently asked questions. 5.75” 11.63” This special supplement to our fi nal paper of the 5.75” 11.63” x x x x Many of our new students will be unfamiliar with Nashville. 10.5” 21” academic year will be distributed as part of our April 23 10.5” 21” They will need to know where to shop for a variety of Vanderbilt Hustler ((60006000 iissues).ssues). TThehe paper wwillill sstaytay on $475 $1600 $475 $1600 goods and services including but not limited to school the racks for about a week. We will print an additional supplies, furnishings for their rooms, restaurants and 4000 supplements (10,000 total) to be redistributed on clubs, clothing stores, area malls, auto maintenance, Full Back Page, our racks as a keepsake for graduating seniors and their Full Back Page, banks and much more. including full color parents a few days prior to graduation on May 11. The including full color $2000 “Year in Review” offers 66% more readers than our $2000 We will print 10,000 copies for our normal campus regular paper. distribution sites (4000 more than our regular newspaper). Color “Welcome to Nashville” will be available for the Parents will want to reward their graduates with Color Spot Color is available Spot Color is available six new student and parent orientation periods commemorative gifts (new cars, business wardrobes, for $100 per color jewelry, and other gifts of distinction are popular). for $100 per color during the month of June and again for about a week, beginning with move in day on August 18. Full Color is available Other popular advertising categories for graduates and Full Color is available returning students will be banks and fi nancial institutions, for $300 per ad for $300 per ad The “Welcome to Nashville” issue will have considerably restaurants for celebrating, storage facilities, local wine more readers and a much longer “shelf life” than our and spirits stores, and apartment complexes just to name normal newspaper publications, adding greatly to the Deadlines a few. This keepsake edition will give your advertising Deadlines Space Reservation Space Reservation value of your advertisement. message a shelf life that could be measured in years! and Art Submission and Art Submission Make a lasting impression on our student body by Deadline April 18. Make a lasting impression on the Vanderbilt students and Deadline May 25. advertising in our “Welcome to Nashville” issue, and their parents by advertising in The Vanderbilt Hustler’s dramatically increase your market share by advertising Distribution Begins Year In Review, and dramatically increase your market Distribution Begins often in The Vanderbilt Hustler throughout each academic April 23 share by advertising often in The Vanderbilt Hustler June 1 year. Frequency is the key to successful advertising. throughout each academic year. Frequency is the key to successful advertising.

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