INSIDE Check out our In the Bubble 2 preview of the Opinion 4 Holiday Arts Sports 6 Festival THETHE VVOICEOICE OOFF VVANDERBILTANDERBILT SSINCEINCE 11888888 Life 8 page 7 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2006 • 118 TH YEAR, NO. 80 Fun & Games 12

PHILANTHROPY STUDENT GOVERNMENT FUNDRAISING Angel Tree DisciplesFirst toy drive VSG voting concludes today to host to benefi t Christmas concert to young benefi t Village Nashvillians of Hope SGA event Event to fund to provide Ugandan center gifts for 426 that aids child underprivileged victims of sex abuse. children. By Nicole Floyd ASST NEWS EDITOR By Darcy Newell ASST NEWS EDITOR DisciplesFirst, in conjunction with various other student organizations, will host a There is still time to Christmas concert Monday get involved with the night to raise money for the Student Government Village of Hope community in Association’s annual Angel Uganda. Tree toy collection, as 70 Village of Hope is a safe Nashville children remain community that consists of unsponsored. huts, a workshop, a medical Angel Tree is the largest clinic, a community center and philanthropic event a school for 500 “child mothers” fundraised entirely by the who were given as sex slaves to Vanderbilt community and a rebel parliamentary group in has raised more than $10,000 Northern Uganda. in past years. Th e event, called A Night This year SGA will of Hope, will begin at 8 p.m. partner with Charles Davis, in the Student Life Center a Vanderbilt graduate and and will feature Barret Ward, a former Chicago Bulls player. representative from the Mocha Since his retirement from Club, a non-profi t organization the NBA, Davis devoted his that is handling the fundraising time to running a charity for the event. foundation that benefits M u s i c a l inner-city children of artist Dave Nashville. Barnes is also “The Angel Tree has kind expected to of come to be an SGA staple,” perform, and We ask that said Dwight Ellis, co-chair the two will of the Community Service share their students Committee. “We have really experiences taken it over in the past in Africa with come couple years.” students. out and Fellow co-chair Sam Moak Th e night agreed, saying, “It’s a good will also support way for SGA to get into i n c l u d e because the Christmas spirit and do performances something meaningful.” by the the cause In all, the program S w i n g i n g will provide gifts to 426 Dores, VIBE, is just as underprivileged or homeless MASON HENSLEY / The Vanderbilt Hustler the Physical important children, aged four or five, in Freshman Hewotte Theodros and senior Charleson Bell use laptops set up in Sarratt Promenade to cast their vote on the Vanderbilt Student Government referendum, which will combine Arts and SGA and Interhall. Sophomore Joseph Williams and senior Karen Rhorer encouraged students to vote in support of the proposed changes. the Nashville Metro school J u g g l i n g and the system. POLITICS Group, and need as “A lot of the kids come the Latin from broken homes; some are rock band great. homeless,” Moak said. “A few Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist Danny y Los are even war refugees from Cuatro. Somalia and other African Admission –Juan Rojas nations.” leaves 2008 presidential race is free, but Students who sign up to donations are encouraged. sponsor children can choose Geer says Tennessee senator may run in 2012. A silent auction featuring to buy a gift, valued from Ugandan souvenirs will $25 to $35, or donate money. By Allison Malone Vanderbilt political science professor John the political spotlight as a future candidate, also help raise funds at the EDITOR - IN-CHIEF After students register on the Geer said that the senator would have “faced however. concert. Web site, they will receive a an uphill battle to win the presidency.” “He is a young enough man that perhaps the The concert was originally child’s wish list so they can Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist “Th e last two years were not good ones for context will be diff erent and that he could run scheduled to feature an address buy an appropriate gift. renounced a bid for the White House in 2008 the senator,” he said. “Money was going to be eff ectively in 2012,” he said. by keynote speaker Angela Gifts, which must be on Wednesday, an early dropout from the hard to raise and, as a result, it was going to be Senior Katherine Foutch, who interned Namatovu, the founder of wrapped, can be dropped off most wide-open presidential race in decades. hard for him to become a serious candidate for Frist his Washington, D.C. and Nashville Mercy Home for Children, Sunday in the Branscomb “In the Bible, God tells us for everything in 2008.” offi ces, said she was “shocked” by the decision. an orphanage in Uganda. Recreation Room from noon there is a season, and for me, for now, this In a statement, Frist said he “will take a “I am really disappointed that he is not However, organizers learned to 6:30 p.m., or on Monday, season of being an elected offi cial has come sabbatical from public life” and “return to my running,” Foutch said. “I thought he would late last week that Namatovu in the Board of Trust Room to a close,” said the Tennessee Republican, professional roots as a healer and to refocus have been a really good candidate for the will be unable to attend due of the Student Life Center who was a surgeon before he entered politics my creative energies on innovative solutions Republican Party in 2008.” to personal conflicts. from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. in 1994. to seemingly insurmountable challenges While the fi rst national convention delegates Despite Namatovu’s “I think that Vanderbilt Frist’s brief statement did not specify Americans face.” won’t be chosen for more than a year, jockeying absence, graduate student students have been blessed a reason for dropping out of the race, but Geer did not discount Frist’s return to Please see FRIST, page 2 Juan Rojas, president of with a lot, and this is a chance DisciplesFirst, said he believes to give the kids some holiday the event remains relevant spirit, and make them feel and offers students “a way to loved and appreciated,” Ellis AKApollo bring groups together, to have said. fun, to create awareness and Vanderbilt students are to raise support.” also invited to come to “We ask that students come the Student Life Center talent out and support because the Ballroom on Dec. 5 from 9 to cause is just as important and 11 a.m. to watch the children the need as great,” he said. open their gifts. Children Rojas and four of his will be treated to a visit from showcase friends began planning this Santa Claus, music and food, event after they returned and Charles Davis will be from a service trip to Uganda. present to sign autographs After working with the Mercy for the children. raises funds Home for Children, they Moak encouraged students organized the concert as part to participate in the program of an ongoing effort to raise and attend the event. money for service projects in “The kids really need it, and for college Uganda. the Vanderbilt community Rojas said efforts to has a great capacity to give,” raise money on campus he said. “An event like this actually began last spring promotes a cycle of goodwill scholarship MASON HENSLEY / The Vanderbilt Hustler with a similar, smaller that everyone really searches Freshmen perform in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s talent show, AKApollo, Thursday night in the Student Life Center. event, also called A Night ■ The event was held to raise money for a college scholarship for a local high school student. ■ for.” of Hope. 2 | NEWS The Vanderbilt Hustler | Friday, December 1, 2006

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High gasoline prices not only slowed fuel demand growth and cut sales The District IV Court of Appeals upheld a judge’s dismissal of Keith of gas-guzzling vehicles in 2005, they also prompted Americans to drive Michael Bukowski’s lawsuit against the Wisconsin Interscholastic SATURDAY less for the first time in 25 years, the Boston-based consulting group Athletic Association, which has a rule prohibiting boys from compet- Mostly Sunny, 50/32 Cambridge Energy Research Associates said in a report Thursday. ing in girls’ sports. SUNDAY The drop in driving was small — the average American drove 13,657 Bukowski filed the lawsuit as a junior at Stevens Point Area High Sunny, 49/24 miles (21,978.8 km) per year in 2005, down from 13,711 miles in 2004 School in 2004. He argued the WIAA rule preventing him from trying — but it is more evidence that the market works and that prices help out for and competing on the girl’s gymnastics team discriminated control consumption. against him because his school did not have a boys’ team. MONDAY Sunny, 40/28

SERVICE GUIDE TODAY IN THE BUBBLE Compiled by Darcy Newell FRIST: 2008 roster crowded The Vanderbilt Hustler (ISSN 0042-2517), the student newspaper of Vanderbilt VSG student referendum ends today From FRIST, page 1 University, is published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the a prescription drug benefi t. Th e online referendum to dissolve SGA and Interhall into a joint body, among potential presidential His politics and his medical academic year except for during exam periods and vacations. The paper is not VSG, ends today at 2 p.m. Students can access the link from an e-mail printed during summer break. sent to the entire campus from SGA, or by visiting the Web site at: contenders, such as Massachusetts training collided in 2005 in the The Vanderbilt Hustler allocates one issue of the newspaper to each student Gov. Mitt Romney, Arkansas Gov. case of Terri Schiavo, and he was and is available at various points on campus for free. Additional copies are $.50 http://vanderbilt.studentvoting.net. each. Mike Huckabee and Sen. John widely criticized for pandering to The Vanderbilt Hustler is a division of Vanderbilt Student Communications, Inc. Freedom Rides applications due today McCain, R-Ariz., is well under religious conservatives by injecting Copyright © 2004 Vanderbilt Student Communications. Students are invited to join Professor James Lawson, Rep. John Lewis, way. himself into the debate over the John Seigenthaler, founder of the First Amendment Center, and other “McCain, Romney and Giuliani brain-damaged woman. Doctors in LOCATION participants in the historic 1961 Freedom Rides for Vanderbilt’s own seem well positioned to secure most the case said she was in a persistent tour. Students will visit the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, the The Hustler offi ces are in 130 Sarratt Student Center on the Vanderbilt University of the money and attention,” Geer vegetative state. Frist, in his offi ce Campus. Address postal mail to VU Station B 351504, Nashville, Tenn. 37235-1504. Rosa Parks Museum and the Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Ala. Applications are available online at said. in the Capitol, viewed a videotape http://www.vanderbilt.edu.oacs/freedomride.html. Th e roster of potential candidates of her, then publicly questioned the AFFILIATIONS in both parties is long in the fi rst diagnosis. The Hustler is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press, Columbia Scholastic World AIDS Day Luncheon today in the BCC Press Association, College Newspaper Business and Advertising Managers, South- White House campaign since 1928 An autopsy later confi rmed their ern University Newspapers and the Southeastern Journalism Conference and is an A luncheon commemorating World AIDS Day will take place at 12 in which neither an incumbent judgment, not his. associate member of the Associated Press. p.m. today at the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center. Th e president nor vice president is in the Frist also remains under event will feature guest speakers, and Vanderbilt students will present a check to a representative from St. Jude’s Hospital. early mix of candidates. investigation by the Securities and TO ADVERTISE Frist’s decision capped a 12-year Exchange Commission on insider Display ads: (615) 322-4237 or e-mail [email protected] career in politics marked by a speedy trading charges in connection with Display fax: (615) 322-3762 New spring course on students’ social activism available Offi ce hours are 10 a.m. — 5 p.m., Monday — Friday Th e Offi ce of Active Citizenship and Service, in collaboration with rise but an uncertain tenure at the the sale of shares in HCA Inc. Frist’s Visit us online at http://www.vscmedia.org/advertising.html the Vanderbilt International Offi ce and the Blair School of Music, is peak of Senate power. He won his father and brother founded the fi rm off ering a credit-bearing spring term class entitled “Youth, Freedom Senate seat in 1994 and pledged to and it formed the foundation of TO REPORT A NEWS ITEM and Responsibility.” Th e class will be taught by Professor Dale Cockrell serve no longer than two six-year the senator’s considerable personal Campus news: Call 322-2424 or e-mail [email protected] and will be accompanied by a summer service trip to Durban, South terms. wealth. He has vehemently denied Africa. Th e trip to Durban will allow students to live in the dorms Entertainment news: Call 343-0967 or e-mail [email protected] His launching pad to national any wrongdoing, although his hopes Sports results: Call 343-0967 or e-mail [email protected] of the University of Kwazi-Natal and participate in service projects throughout the city. Students interested can contact either Cockrell power was the chairmanship of the for a speedy end to the investigation at [email protected] or [email protected]. Senate GOP campaign committee, have not materialized. CORRECTIONS Th e application course and summer trip at www.vanderbilt.edu/oacs. which gained seats under his direction Also embarrassing was a The Hustler strives for accuracy and fairness and will correct errors of substance. Applications are due at the Community Partnership House on Dec. 8. See our correction policy on the Opinion page for information about notifying us. in 2002. Th at, in turn, positioned him disclosure by Th e Associated Press Check out http://calendar.vanderbilt.edu for more events. to become majority leader when Sen. in August that Frist had not met PRINTER Trent Lott (R-Miss.) made racially the continuing medical education The Hustler is printed at Franklin Web Printing Company in Franklin, Tenn. VUPD CRIME LOG Compiled by Darcy Newell insensitive comments after the requirement needed to remain Nov. 29, 12:20 p.m.— election and was forced to step aside. licensed, although he submitted SUBSCRIPTION RATES An individual was arrested for a drug/narcotics As majority leader, Frist paperwork to Tennessee offi cials violation between 21st Avenue and Broadway. Call (615) 343-3064 9 a.m. — 5 p.m., Monday — Friday. Nov. 29, 2:00 a.m.— worked to implement President indicating that he had. He quickly One semester’s delivery via U.S. Postal Service is available for $125 or $200 per An individual was arrested for trespassing real Bush’s agenda, from passage complied with the requirements and year. Checks should be made payable to The Vanderbilt Hustler. property between Natchez Trace and Vanderbilt Place in Lot 73. ■ Nov. 29, 3:45 a.m.—Two individuals were identifi ed for intoxication, of tax cuts to confi rmation of retained his license. 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HOLIDAYS Navy ROTC changes leadership Best Buddies holds second annual holiday celebration Vanderbilt chapter boasts highest participation numbers in the country.

By Caroline Scali activities that any college student STAFF REPORTER would be doing on their own, so it is a great experience for them to Best Buddies celebrated the integrate their buddy in to their holidays last night with a dinner college world,” said Best Buddies in Rand and a holiday movie in President Lindsay Joseph. “I Furman Thursday night, marking know that I have gotten just as the student-run organization’s much out of my friendship as my second annual holiday event. buddy has with me.” Students and adults alike While only 35 students seemed to enjoy the popcorn and attended this event with their candy provided as they watched buddies, over 65 Vanderbilt “Home Alone” together. students are active members of Best Buddies, which holds the organization, making the monthly meetings similar to Vanderbilt chapter No. 1 in MASON HENSLEY / The Vanderbilt Hustler Thursday’s event, pairs college participation out of 400 chapters Navy ROTC students stand at attention on Wilson Lawn Thursday afternoon prior to the Changing of the Guard ceremomy, which represents a change of leadership within the group. students with adults with mental nationwide. disabilities. Adults with mental “The Vanderbilt community GREEK LIFE disabilities often have trouble has shown us wonderful getting into the community support,” Joseph said. “I think and making friends, and Best Best Buddies has not only helped Greek Service Day to unite members of Buddies strives to provide them the individuals involved but also with a social network. the Vanderbilt and Nashville ■ IFC, Panhellenic and NPHC “These monthly events involve communities as a whole.” Participating students to volunteer at Feed the Children.

By Kristen Chmielewski Coolest thing SENIOR REPORTER “Greek Service Day originated as a tri- complete the five hours of service that is council initiative between NPHC, IFC required of them while getting to know and Panhel to build a greater sense of other members of the community. in Fitness! Greek Service Day, which will take community among the Vanderbilt campus “Greek organizations at Vanderbilt place this Saturday from 10 a.m to 1 p.m., and to add value to one’s education through are typically extremely involved in will provide students an opportunity to volunteering,” said IFC Philanthropy philanthropy, that is, raising money for volunteer downtown at Feed the Children. Chair Toshi Shoji, an organizer of the charities, but I believe that hands-on Feed The Children is an international, event. community service is just as important,” non-profit relief organization that strives Panhellenic Philanthropy Chair Lizz she said. “In fact, I believe that community Experience the physical and emotional benefits of to deliver basic necessities to those who Wright, who helped plan the event, said service can be even more educational and this challenging workout lack essential goods as a result of famine, the program will also help improve the life-changing than simply fundraising.” in a state of the art room heated to 95°+ war, poverty or natural disaster. Greek community’s image. “As of Tuesday afternoon we had Our 25 sessions a week The event is specifically geared toward “I think it will definitely present a about 65 people signed up, and we had a can fit any schedule the Greek community but open to all positive image for Greeks at Vanderbilt,” significant increase after that date,” she Visit www.hotyoganashville.com for schedule Vanderbilt students. she said. “ It will show that we are putting said. “I’m guessing we will have about 75 Thus, in addition to encouraging ourselves out there and able to commit to to 100 students in attendance overall.” BUY ONLINE AND SAVE! interaction among all Vanderbilt students, doing service.” Since the event is in its first year, spots 2214 Elliston Place • 321-8828 the day brings together the three Greek Wright also said the event has already will be limited to 100 students, Shoji said. governing bodies: Panhellenic Council, drawn a significant amount of attention. However, Shoji said he hopes Greek BRING THIS COUPON FOR Interfraternity Council and National Pan- Panhellenic President Suzi Bryce said Service Day will become a monthly event ■ 1/2 PRICE OFF ALMOST ANYTHING Hellenic Council. that the day will help Greek members in the future. (1 PER PERSON, EXPIRES 12/31/2006) 4 The Vanderbilt Hustler | Friday, December 1, 2006

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

ALLISON MALONE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF EDITORIAL CARTOON

GLENNA DEROY, NEWS EDITOR

REEVE HAMILTON, OPINION EDITOR

JARRED AMATO, SPORTS EDITOR

MONIKA BLACKWELL, LIFE EDITOR

OUR VIEW LIVE attracts media attention

Vanderbilt’s living wage campaign is no longer confined to the Vanderbubble. In a Wednesday article titled “Groups press Vanderbilt to raise workers’ wages,” The New York Times featured the efforts of student group Living Income for Vanderbilt Employees. The article referred to a Nov. 16 incident, in which LIVE members disrupted a Board of Trust meeting to make demands of Chancellor Gordon Gee. In a previous response to this event, The Vanderbilt Hustler Editorial Board wrote, “While LIVE’s intentions are honorable and their concerns deserve consideration, presenting them in such a manner is counter-productive.” The Editorial Board stands by this assessment. However, the fact that these actions, which we deemed “counter-productive,” were very likely the catalyst to receiving this high-profile national attention does seem to complicate that assertion. The Times article is definitely a positive development, and we believe students should recognize it as such. We should be proud that the actions of our fellow students have been acknowledged in this way, and we should Wayne Stayskal—MCT be inspired by this demonstration of the power we, as Vanderbilt students, have to encourage positive change. The national attention provided by this article could serve to rally LETTER TO THE EDITOR support for the living wage campaign at Vanderbilt and make a difference in the lives of the lowest paid individuals that do a great deal of thankless work for the university. Greek leaders respond LIVE history misunderstood While this attention may be positive, directly threatening the chancellor is not an effective course of action to take when seeking his cooperation. To the Editor: chapters alongside the Office To the Editor: The university has never We as Greek leaders would of Student Conduct. More The Hustler’s Nov. 17 editorial, supported the goals of LIVE. Purpose of editorial clarified like to respond to the recent importantly, all three councils “LIVE actions ineffective,” Today’s LIVE is what happens anonymous contributions of one respond to any and every concern demonstrates an ignorance of the when an administration stalls, In a letter to the editor published on Nov. 17, sophomore Wayne of our members. We continually that is properly voiced and facts behind the history of both hedges and blurs the truth for four Johnson made an assertion to which we feel compelled to respond. challenge each member of our conduct thorough investigations SPEAR and LIVE. I’m a recent years. LIVE started as a group “The feeling is that things in the [‘Our View’] part of the opinion page community to be a leader in to ensure no wrongdoing. We graduate, and I was involved even The Hustler would consider are pretty much accepted by a majority of the students...If you claim to their respective chapter and the have acted on issues involving in the beginnings of both the reasonable. We politely scheduled be the voice of the university, you should try to make comments that the university. It is discouraging to sexual abuse, alcohol, recruitment environmental and the living meetings and were politely brushed majority of people are going to agree with,” he wrote. hear that a fraternity member practices and especially hazing. wage movements. I was a Sierra off. So, during mid-contract To clarify, “Our View” solely represents the views of the Editorial Board, would allow such violations to The Hazing Hotline (3-STOP) Club leader who “stormed” Gee’s negotiations with the union in those members of the Hustler staff listed above. occur within his own chapter and was created as a way to direct an office. In fact, we made numerous 2004-2005, we staged rallies at It is not our responsibility to regurgitate popular opinion, but rather to especially not report it to IFC. In instance of hazing to the proper appointments with the Chancellor Kirkland Hall and held marches present sincere and informed analysis of issues that we deem important. many ways, the hypocrisy of this sources. Many times, however, we and other administrative officials down West End Avenue. Our Those with differing opinions have the rest of the opinion section to voice young man’s contribution to the are handicapped by the lack of to discuss our petition for demonstrations resulted in wage them, and we strongly encourage student submissions. Hustler echoes the issue we Greek information people are willing to implementing an environmental increases for Vanderbilt’s lowest- We assume the students who contribute to the opinion section are leaders deal with on a continual provide about violations because action plan for the university. R paid workers, and many people providing an educated view that they honestly hold, and they should basis. It is not enough to make they fear social repercussions. In Rather than work with the pre- at Vanderbilt were proud that its assume we are doing the same. anonymous blanket statements sum, we encourage constructive existing student-led group, the student body was fighting for justice and expect consequential changes. criticism that will lead to positive university removed funding from for all of Vanderbilt’s community. OPINION POLICY Instead, it is more prudent to strides for our community, but it the Sierra Club, and created and By not responding to LIVE’s approach the proper authority is difficult to pursue courses of funded a new student group, Vandy attempts at businesslike dialogue, The Vanderbilt Hustler opinion come from a Vanderbilt e-mail section aims to stimulate discus- address where the identity of the which leads to appropriate action when members insist on Recycles, which later became the administration is forcing sion in the Vanderbilt community. sender is clear or be accompanied actions. anonymity and generalizations SPEAR. The group was encouraged the debate to become one of In that spirit, columnists, guest with a phone call to the editor- With that said, we would like instead of evidence and detailed and funded by the administration, nonviolent resistance and protest. columnists and authors of let- in-chief. With rare exception, all to highlight the many avenues we information. and this backing has allowed the The Hustler’s editorial also fails to ters to the editor are expected letters must be received by 1 p.m. take to ensure our community lives university to control the student note that by interrupting the Board to provide logical argument to on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday. up to our high standards. We are Johnny Karageorgiou body’s environmental activism. of Trust meeting, LIVE wanted back their views. Unreasonable The editor reserves the right to in constant communication with Interfraternity Council SPEAR has never had to fight with the administration to agree to do arguments or arguments in vain edit and condense submissions for VUPD about every infraction. President the administration as LIVE does, a cost analysis of the living wage between columnists have no place length as well as clarity. We do not allow students who because the administration has at Vanderbilt, which Live has been in The Hustler and will not be Lengthy letters that focus on an published. The Hustler welcomes issue affecting students might be have served probation to join Suzi Bryce supported SPEAR’s ultimate goals. asking for for four years and has still reader viewpoints and offers three considered for a guest column at our chapters. IFC goes to every Panhellenic Council President Of course, the university’s recent not been done. Now, who’s being methods of expression: letters the editor’s discretion. party to ensure that no violations decision to make environmentally unreasonable? to the editor, guest columns and All submissions become the of our constitution and policies Steven Harris friendly changes is excellent, feedback on our website. property of The Hustler and must occur. We hold judicial meetings National Pan-Hellenic Council but it’s unfair to compare the Jennifer Dillard Letters must be submitted either conform to the legal standards of and mediations with sanctioned President environmental student group with Class of 2005 in person by the author to The Vanderbilt Student Communica- the living wage movement . Hustler office or via e-mail to tions, of which The Hustler is a [email protected]. division. Letters via e-mail must either COLUMN

CORRECTION POLICY Vanderbilt’s Angel Tree can save Christmas Accuracy is our profession. As the Bring corrections to The Hustler “Voice of Vanderbilt,” we are com- office in Sarratt 130 or e-mail us at mitted to ensuring our work is fair [email protected]. You All of us, if we try, can remember what Christmas can pledge to donate either gifts or money. Sign a way soon. So think back to when you were and accurate. Errors of substance may also report them by telephone was like when we were kids — how special we felt up with several people to sponsor one or more young, and remember the excitement and purity will be corrected. With very rare to the news line at 615-322-2424 to receive our most desired toys from a mysterious children. With a few friends, everyone can afford of anticipation that you felt as Christmas morning exception, these corrections will or the editor-in-chief at 615-322- sleigh-riding stranger. But for many poor kids in to give these kids a Christmas. You also can help us approached. Imagine if you were denied that, and be listed on Page 2. 3757. urban Nashville, Santa just isn’t able to reach them. wrap gifts Monday night, beginning at 7 p.m. Any imagine how you would feel. Christmas spirit will time you can donate will be appreciated. fade inside them at a young age, just as the true Guest Columnist STAFF We have all heard of the tough circumstances character of Christmas fades every day in our that these kids have to grow up with. Some of these increasingly complex and commercial world. It News Editor Glenna DeRoy Copy Editors (cont’d) Paige Weaver DWIGHT Asst. News Editors Ally Smith Cappi Williamson kids are homeless, and many come from broken will fade not simply because they don’t get as much Nicole Floyd Senior News Reporters Meredith Casey ELLIS homes or have single parents that work two and stuff as more fortunate kids. That aspect comprises Darcy Newell Kristen Chnielewski Opinion Editor Reeve Hamilton Will Gibbons three jobs. The bottom line is that many of these just the tip of the iceberg. If left un-sponsored these Asst Opinion Editor Katie Vick Marketing Director George Fischer This is why for the last several years SGA has children will not receive anything for Christmas kids will come away feeling like no one cares about Sports Editor Jarred Amato Advertising Manager David Fotouhi organized “Vanderbilt’s Angel Tree”. This year’s unless you, the reader, do something about it. If them. But if you give, if you make the contribution Asst Sports Editors Peter Madden Asst Advertising Manager Madeleine Pulman Jambu Palaniappan Advertising Staff Angela Booker event will be held next Tuesday Dec. 5th from 9- this interests you, more specific details can be to buy a gift for a child, then not only will the spirit Life Editor Monika Blackwell Hillary Rogers 11am in the Student Life Center ballroom. It is found on the website regarding how to go about of Christmas live on these children, but it will live Asst Life Editor Emily Silver Justin Gonzales Asst Photo Editor Mason Hensley Art Director Matt Radford your chance to give the holiday spirit to kids who dropping off gifts or just donating money. on in you as well. As cliché as it sounds, Christmas Brett Kaminsky Designers Cassie Edwards otherwise wouldn’t get a Christmas and to make Vanderbilt’s Angel Tree is the largest is fundamentally about giving, not receiving. So Supervising Copy Editors Sara Gast Laura Kim Amy Roebuck Hunter Kinsella them feel as loved, appreciated and hopeful as philanthropic event that is funded entirely by the before 11 p.m. on Dec. 4, sponsor a child and bring Copy Editors Medora Brown Andrew McCormick every other more fortunate child. Vanderbilt Community. From 2004 and 2005 the spirit of Christmas back into your life while Alice Demmerle Elizabeth Middlebrooks Jennifer Kamler Katie Quille You can help by pledging to buy and deliver gifts we have raised over $10,000 each year. This year keeping it alive in theirs. Becky Lou Cappi Williamson for one of our 426 inner-city kids have made their we have received lots of interest as well, and over Kevin McNish VSC Director Chris Carroll Elizabeth Middlebrooks Asst. VSC Director Jeff Breaux personal wish-lists several months ago. Please sign 350 kids have been sponsored, but we still have —Dwight Ellis is a junior in the College of Arts and Jessica Pack Asst. VSC Director Paige Orr-Clancy up on our website, www.vanderbilt.edu/sga. You 70 kids that might not get gifts if we don’t find Science. Your voice doesn’t stop here. President Boone Lancaster President Devin Donovan U.S. Sen. Bill Frist U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander Rep. Jim Cooper Rep. Edith Langster Sen. Douglas Henry, Jr. Councilor Ginger Hausser The Vanderbilt Hustler encourages its readers Student Government Assoc. Interhall United State Senate United States Senate U.S. House of Rep. Tenn. District 54 Tenn. District 21 Metro District 18 to voice their opinions on legislative issues. 1542 Station B 7010 Station B Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20515 35 Legislative Plaza 11 Legislative Plaza 521 Chesterfield Avenue The following students and legislators [email protected] [email protected] (202) 224-3344 (202) 224-4944 (202) 225-4311 Nashville, TN 37243-0154 Nashville, TN 37243-0021 Nashville, TN 37212 represent the Vanderbilt community. Sarratt 359 Sarratt 357 (615) 352-9411 (615) 736-5129 (615) 736-5295 (615) 741-1997 (615) 741-3291 (615) 783-0106 (615) 322-8742 (615) 421-7515 Friday, December 1, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler OPINION | 5

COLUMN AROUND Is “Yes and no. “I think that the This is like com- “chancellor versus THE it fair paring apples janitor” argument Statements of understanding to oranges, but actually weakens the case that LOOP to compare Gee should Vanderbilt em- Gee’s salary to definitely share ployees are poorly warn students of course content some of the compensated.. “ those of other RACHAEL GEISLER wealth.“ JEAN SON Junior Junior Vanderbilt workers? Rather than watch “The Silence of the and atrocities like Lambs,” I told my professor that I needed to footage of piles go to a calculus tutorial. While the extra math of dead bodies “While I feel that “I think that the “When Vandy we should make wage markets has $6 million to help was unnecessary, I don’t do scary movies found in a German Most a greater effort are completely spend on renova- tions for a house, concentration camp to raise the pay different, and Assistant Opinion Editor yet workers are or the rape scene professors of our staff, I be- this is an attempt asking for higher from “A Clockwork lieve that Vandy to stir emotions wages to support KATIE try to avoid Vick tie should be able to without providing their families, that Orange,” both Ka pay Gee what he any argument of says something VICK BLAKE HOOPER JOSEPH WILLIAMS BRITTANY SIMMONS about our priority of which West shocking Senior wishes.“ Sophomore substance. “ Freshman shows his classes. and concern. “

and wasn’t risking studying in a lonely library Also, by making students, by Compiled carrel or walking back to my dorm after dark professors immune for a week with the voice of Anthony Hopkins to complaints, they especially COLUMN as Hannibal Lecter in my head. may not give as those fresh out I don’t feel that the professor was wrong to careful consideration show the movie — the course was called “Guilt to whether the of high school, in Literature,” so the subject wasn’t irrelevant. “offensive” material Professionalism takes practice The professor intended it to supplement course is instructive, too. but, even with material, so while attendance to this out-of- However, while it an in-depth After five months of the nine-to-five corporate knowing whom to talk to and what the right class session wasn’t exactly optional, I didn’t may be difficult for relations grind at a Fortune 500 company here in questions are to ask them. If you do this, you’ll feel guilty and didn’t miss anything vital. students to predict syllabus, Nashville, take it from someone who knows. Making command the attention you’re looking for from But what happens in a slightly different their tolerance level, the mental switch from Vanderbilt to an internship most anyone, whether they run facility reservations course where potentially offensive materials the “statement of sometimes or a major corporation. Guest Columnist like films or literature constitute a core aspect understanding” students can As a rule of thumb, you don’t always have to of the class? Most professors try to avoid makes students ELISE identify yourself as an intern when dealing with shocking students, especially those fresh out sit up and take be caught parties outside of the organization. If you have of high school, but, even with an in-depth notice more than a ALFORD the authority and enough information to make syllabus, sometimes students can be caught off syllabus, no matter off-guard a decision, do it and feel good about yourself. guard and become offended. how explicit. While in corporate America may not be instantaneous, The advantages of the big reveal can sometimes To avoid complaints arising from presenting students may not and become but it’s certainly not rocket science either. Odds are be difficult to judge — there are those who will controversial material in class, Dennis West, know their level of offended. you’re in for a surprise about professionalism but purposefully ignore an intern and others who may a film studies and Spanish professor at the tolerance or comfort, not necessarily the kind you bargained for. bend over backward to help you learn something. University of Idaho, distributes a waiver — “a the waiver acts a So you’ve sold yourself during the interview as When dealing within your own company, it’s best statement of understanding” — for his students warning, whereas the interim golden child. Congratulations. You to identify your role. A simple oversight on my to sign on the first day of class. a syllabus does not start the internship expecting sparkling, adult part while updating executive bios this fall left the “I guess I started to get more freshmen convey the same business behavior. And then the bubble bursts. human resources department convinced for a week who would come to me and say, ‘Well gee, gravity or the need Suddenly Dilbert cartoons are hilarious because or more that I was an auditor and out for blood. I can’t look at any film that has violence in for mental and emotional preparation. they’re true, the entire cast of Office Space works Learn to gauge your audience and identify yourself it or nudity.’ So I developed a statement of As to worries that professors might abuse in adjacent offices, and you might just be more when it is helpful to the situation or when you understanding so people know ahead of time the protection the waiver provides, if a mature than the suit-clad senior executive to whom might not have all the answers. Regardless of your certain issues will be intellectually examined university cannot trust a professor to use his you’re handing his Starbucks seasonal latte. Take a approach, everyone you interact with is a contact, in some of these films, such as poverty, slavery, or her discretion in the students’ best interest, breath, rookie. This is their world, and you’ve got to and networking is a major part of the game. sexual themes, punishment and murder,” said then banning such a waiver will not solve this figure out how to live and work in it. As I prepare for the final week of my internship, West to Inside Higher Ed reporter Elizabeth deeper problem. Guts. Tact. Practice. Purpose. Those four I’ve come to realize that workplace professionalism Redden. While this “statement of understanding” little words are the keys to understanding office is little more than a formality. To be a professional On one hand, such waivers send the message, may come across as an insurance policy for the professionalism for your first internship experience, is to be capable of interacting with others while “please sign this so I can show you whatever professor, in reality, it benefits students, forcing and without them you’re going to lose it. If you’re maintaining their respect and promoting good I want and not get into trouble.” Students them to consider before they commit to the lucky enough as an intern to break through business. Let’s face it. We all bring both our talents must decide almost immediately if they can class whether its intellectual value is worth the the coffee and filing barrier to take on a task of and neuroses to the office with us each day; we just deal with the difficult topics for the rest of discomfort and confrontation of controversy. substance, you’ve got to stand up for yourself and have to become a pro at balancing the two. the semester, yet even explicit detail cannot keep your cool when things may not be as efficient prepare someone for the actual exposure to —Katie Vick is a junior in the College of Arts or successful as you imagined. 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BASKETBALL BASKETBALL Thomas leads Commodores to sponsor ‘Pink Out’ team to win Fans encouraged to support over UAB breast cancer awareness. STAFF REPORT Senior forward Carla Thomas helped the 12th-ranked By Jarred Amato SPORTS EDITOR “It’s nice to get that positive Vanderbilt women’s basketball attention for our university,” she said. team turn a close game at UAB “The girls represent Vanderbilt in into a 85-63 victory Thursday For Vanderbilt guard Caroline such a good way and it’s really good night at Bartow Arena. Williams, Sunday’s “Pink Out” will for a national audience to see that.” In the process, coach Melanie put basketball into perspective. Her The Commodores recently Balcomb earned her 100th grandmother died of breast cancer volunteered at the Susan G. Komen career victory at Vanderbilt. when she was in fifth grade. Breast Cancer Foundation’s Race for Thomas scored 32 points, one “It’s just a game when it comes down the Cure for the second straight year. of her career high, and added to it and there are a lot of important “They get up at 5:30 to volunteer 11 rebounds, posting her first things that go on outside basketball,” for that and have to practice later in double-double of the season and Williams said. the day so I think they had a great the 10th of her career. Assistant coach Lisa Cermignano time with it,” Balcomb said. Senior point guard Dee Davis, has also been touched by the disease. Balcomb also stressed the the Southeastern Conference “I’ve lost two close family members importance of promoting awareness leader in assists, dished out to breast cancer so it’s very meaningful,” for the disease, which will impact a career-high 12 helpers as she said. more than 212,00 women this Vanderbilt (7-0) outscored UAB, All fans are encouraged to join year, the American Cancer Society 51-28, in the second half. Vanderbilt coaches, players and estimates. Winless UAB (0-6) hung tough officials in wearing pink to the game “(The event) makes people think with the visiting Commodores to promote breast cancer awareness about things. Basketball is just a into the second half. The game Sunday afternoon (4 p.m) when the game; cancer is a part of life. And it was last tied at the 15:35 mark of 7-0 Commodores host Clemson in a affects so many women, which is why the second half before a jumper nationally televised game at Memorial it’s such an important cause for the by senior Caroline Williams gave Gymnasium. The first 1,500 fans will woman’s game.” Vanderbilt the lead for good. receive pink “rally towels.” It is also important for fans to show Thomas led all scorers with ■ Half of the proceeds from all ticket up wearing pink. 16 points in the first half, sales will be donated to research efforts shooting 6-of-8 from the floor. at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Thomas’ only two misses of the Center. first half came on the first two “We are very appreciative of the three-point attempts of her VU team’s support for breast cancer career. awareness and the need for research It’s just a game when Freshman Lauren Lueders to improve treatments and preventions scored six points in her first of this disease,” said Raymond it comes down to it career start, hitting 2-of-4 three- DuBois, M.D., Ph.D., director of the and there are a lot point attempts. Sophomore Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. Jennifer Risper missed her first “We hope everyone comes out in pink of important things game of the season. Risper is to show their support for the team and expected to miss about a week for this cause.” that go on outside with a knee injury. Vanderbilt coach Melanie Balcomb basketball. Vanderbilt returns home said she has been impressed with this weekend to play host to NEIL BRAKE / VU Media Relations her players’ ability to give back to the Clemson on Sunday at Memorial –Caroline Williams Sunday’s “Pink Out” will hit home for senior Caroline Williams, whose grandmother lost her battle to the disease. ■ community that supports them so well. Gymnasium.

BASKETBALL BASKETBALL Cage steps into starting role Time for players Injury to Metcalfe forces Vandy to adopt to answer the bell After a season opening loss to then eighth-ranked Georgetown, Derrick Byars said playing such a high-powered team was better than four-guard offense. facing “Unknown University A&M.” By Andrew Hard While Furman might not be “Unknown University A&M,” most at SPORTS REPORTER SENIOR SPORTS REPORTER Through the first four games of Vanderbilt’s disappointing start WILL to the basketball season, only one player has scored in double figures at least three times. It’s not first team All-Southeastern GIBBONS Conference guard Shan Foster. Nor is it his running mate and senior swingman Derrick Byars. Vanderbilt had probably only heard the school’s name when referenced That’s about all the offense the Commodores have, right? to Furman Hall. Losing to the Paladins brings up several questions about Wrong. the team. The answer lies within a senior who has waited three years Through four games, the Commodores new offense has lacked rhythm, to prove his worth as a starter — Dan Cage. The 6-foot-4-inch their rebounding has been inconsistent, and the defense has been suspect guard has been a model of consistency this season and is now at times. the starting power forward, taking over for the injured Alan While team scoring has gone up by 2.7 points to 72.8, assists are Metcalfe. down, and perhaps most importantly, three-point shooting has fallen to Averaging just over 10 points per game, he may indeed prove 28.6 percent. For a team that lost two post players in DeMarre Carroll to be the third scorer that Vanderbilt is looking for behind Byars and Davis Nwankwo last spring, as well as forward Alan Metcalfe in and Foster. And while those two have struggled out of the gate, last week’s Wake Forest game, shooting from the outside is paramount. Cage has picked up his game in a short period of time, beginning Outside shooting has historically been Vanderbilt’s forte. So far this year, to turn himself into a playmaker rather than a role-player who “the streak” has continued, but not to the extent this squad needs in order simply knocks down open shots. to beat teams like Georgetown, Wake Forest, and down the line Florida, With Alan Metcalfe not set to return until at least the Kentucky and LSU, much less Furman. start of SEC play, what does Cage’s emergence mean for the “I missed two or three that I never miss,” Dan Cage said after Tuesday Commodore basketball team? When Cage made his first career night’s debacle. “Shan and Derrick missed a bunch. Some of those go start on Saturday against Elon. Vanderbilt had four true guards down and things are different.” on the floor, similar to the approach that led Villanova to an The team’s defense is allowing a .483 field goal percentage and giving Elite 8 berth last spring. up 78.5 points per game. While the team has played a faster-pace brand While the names Gordon, Foster, Byars and Cage won’t of basketball thus far, allowing the opposition more possessions in the instill much fear in most tournament contenders, a four-guard game, these numbers are still too high to compete with the SEC’s best. system may fit better into coach Kevin Stallings’s new offensive The team has struggled to stop dribble penetration, in addition to its lack approach built on speed and quickness, the transition offense and of depth in the paint. driving to the basket, rather than the step-back outside shooting But Tuesday’s loss runs deeper than any statistics or analysis will. Until of years past. What Cage brings to the table is a seemingly Vandy strings together a few wins, confidence will be an issue. The mental newfound confidence and willingness to penetrate the lane for fortitude of the Commodores has been put to the test. easy layups, a skill he was either unable or reluctant to display “I was worried about confidence before tonight’s game,” said coach in the Princeton-style offense. Combine that with his near 90 Kevin Stallings. “Some of building confidence is when they see themselves percent free throw shooting percentage and his offensive output doing well. There just weren’t enough good things going for us.” could on some nights rival that of Foster or Byars. On the bright side, there is time left to improve. This is a day and age While the team has underperformed thus far, Cage’s in college basketball in which there is more parity than even before in the emergence (if it continues) will in time allow Foster and Byars sport. Oral Roberts defeated Kansas before the Jayhawks knocked off the to play within their games. Vanderbilt may have three guards top-ranked Florida Gators. George Mason celebrated a final four run just who can effectively create high-percentage shots not only for this past spring. However, the questions surrounding the team remain, themselves, but for each other as well. and there is no apparent bad chemistry to blame for any struggles this Whether this plays out at its highest potential remains to season. be seen. But give Cage all the credit in the world for taking In the waning moments of Tuesday night’s loss, boos and even a “Fire full advantage of his opportunity to finally become a starter on Stallings” chant could be heard. While it isn’t yet time to panic at Memorial this team. His emergence may provide the spark that allows the Gymnasium, it is time for the Dores to answer the bell, as they say. The Commodores to play to their full potential this season, however NEIL BRAKE / VU Media Relations true character and toughness of this year’s basketball team will be found ■ Senior Dan Cage is the team’s starting power forward with Alan Metcalfe sidelined. ■ low or high of a ceiling that may be. in the coming weeks. Friday, December 1, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler SPORTS | 7

SWIMMING BOWLING Organ excited to build Bowlers seek to win second women’s swim program consecutive tournament Dores’ depth puts them in good shape By Jarred Amato SPORTS EDITOR for Mississippi Valley Classic.

It has been 16 years, but the Vanderbilt swim By Jambu Palaniappan entire lineup. Last week Mandy Keily had A S S T S P O R T S EDITOR team is finally back. the hottest hand; this weekend, it was Tara The university was forced to drop the team due to and Karen.” inadequate facilities in 1990, but the Commodores The Vanderbilt bowling team took its Although a victory will help the team in returned this fall under the guidance of Jeremy first step towards becoming a national title the short term, the Dores have their sights set Organ. contender last weekend. The Commodores on the future. Williamson hopes the team’s “I’m excited to start our program up from the won the first team championship in just first tournament victory will push them to ground floor,” Organ said. “It’s going to be a lot of their second season of competition, capturing contend for a national title in the spring. fun just to build something from scratch.” The University of Maryland-Eastern Shore’s “The National Championships are in Organ’s squad consists of 23 non-scholarship Hawk Classic. Orlando this year, and we expect to be there,” swimmers — 12 freshman, five sophomores, two “Winning a tournament is one of those things Williamson said. “To get there, we’ll do what juniors and one senior. With a team full of walk- we’ve been talking about for a couple of years,” we do at each tournament and just take it one ons, Organ admitted that it is hard to compete at said coach John Williamson. “To actually come game at a time.” the Division I level. Still, that doesn’t take away and do it was pretty special. Now we’re going to To get to that point, Vanderbilt hopes to from this season’s experience. see how many more we can win.” use the momentum gained from this victory. “We’re coming together as a group and gaining Vanderbilt topped the field of 19 teams, The team returns to the lanes this weekend ■ more confidence each week and having fun,” said which included three of nation’s best, by at the Mississippi Valley Classic. Organ, whose team practices at the Centennial dominating from start to finish. After the SportsPlex and Vanderbilt Recreation Center. final game, the Dores were 262 pins clear The Commodores will compete in their second of second-place New Jersey City University tournament of the season this Saturday at the and 275 pins ahead of third place Farleigh University of Kentucky. “It’s not easy to not be NEIL BRAKE / VU Media Relations Dickinson. a swimmer and then jump in and swim against The women’s swim team returned for the first time since 1990. “We have seven kids that an any time can Kentucky,” Organ said. “But it will be cool for be All-Tournament performer,” Williamson the girls to see the level of swimmers in our class next season and Organ estimates that in five said. “We don’t have to rely on one player. We conference, which is arguably the best in the to six years, they will be fully funded like their can rely on several, which takes the pressure country.” SEC competitors. off of everyone.” To make a comparison, imagine playing high “Once we’re on an equal playing field, we’ll have Freshman bowler Josie Earnest cited the school basketball, coming to Vanderbilt as a an advantage over other schools,” Organ said. team’s victory over Farleigh-Dickinson as the regular student, and then being asked to join the “When they come out with a Vanderbilt degree in turning point in the tournament. team that competes against LSU and Florida. Of four years, it gives us an upper hand in recruiting.” “That was the pivotal point in the course, it’s not going to be easy. At the same, it’s Organ comes to Vanderbilt after serving as the tournament,” Earnest said, “because that pretty exciting. head senior assistant of the Nashville Aquatic solidified our lead. It was a pretty tense “It’s a great experience for all the girls and it’s Club, one of swimming’s most competitive club match because both teams understood what something they can take with them forever and teams. At the NAC, he mentored six national the match meant. We kept our intensity level something they’ll be proud of, because I’m certainly championship qualifiers and helped 20 swimmers high, and after we came away with that win, proud of them,” Organ said. “They’re doing a great earn Division 1 scholarships. the tournament was pretty much ours.” job.” Organ swam at the University of North Dakota, Part of the Commodores’ success can Vanderbilt finished fourth at the Western where he was a six-time All-American and North be attributed to their depth. Four bowlers Kentucky Invitational on Nov. 19. Sarah Treichel Central Conference Swimmer of the Year in finished in the tournament’s top 11, led by finished 11th in the 100-yard butterfly and 14th in 1995. sophomore Tara Kane’s impressive third place the 50-yard freestyle, while Kim Lesnick finished He was thrilled to come to Vanderbilt to lead performance. Kane and sophomore Karen 12th in the mile swim. the young program. Grygiel earned All-Tournament distinctions. It is going to take the Commodores time “It’s a wonderful opportunity to come to a terrific “I continue to be very pleased with our NEIL BRAKE / VU Media Relations to become competitive in the Southeastern school,” Organ said. “Swimming will be a great fit team balance,” Williamson said. “We are not After winning its first ever tournament,the women’s bowling team looks Conference, but Organ is looking forward to it. for Vanderbilt since people involved in swimming relying on a couple of bowlers to carry us. ■ for a repeat performance Saturday at the Mississippi Valley Classic. The Commodores bring in their first recruiting are usually at the higher end academically.” We are getting good performance from our

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The key element this season layer! spandex with fur boots and a wool starting your studying earlier. Yes, it is that magical is contradiction, the merging of two Once you’ve invested in each look’s sweater. In fact, some brands make it time of the semester known as “fi nals.” If you are a seemingly incompatible styles into one classics, the next step is combining easy by combining the luxe and the freshman, you’ve probably strategically outlined pulled-together, iconic look. Think the two-in-one look. Luckily, layering grunge in one product. Juicy Couture your study schedule for the next three weeks, Jackie O. meets Courtney Love. Scary is a key element in this season’s style makes a fur vest with a reversible plaid image? Maybe, but winter 2006-2007 and is also a fabulous tactic for staying inside. carefully scheduling time for bathing, eating and is a fashion revolution. Contrasting warm on those sprints from Wilson maybe even sleeping. If you are a senior, then you fabrics, proportions and styles are the to Wyatt. Wear your knee-high boots 5: Counter your clothing with know that these plans never work out, and you’ve basis of this season’s look. The luxe over spandex with an oversize sweater your jewelry resigned yourself to the fact that these next three grunge trend this season can be found and a wide belt. If you layer a lot of grunge pieces, everywhere from Chloe runways to stick to minimal, classic jewelry. If you weeks of sacrifi cing bathing, eating and sleeping the Peabody walking bridge. Here’s 3: Defy traditional proportion are weary of the grunge look, contrast in favor of studying are a justifi able penance for how to join in this comfortable yet Pull the conflicting pieces together your classic attire with ornate earrings procrastinating all semester long. But regardless of classy trend. with at least one sleek, classic and long costume necklaces. Invest in your classifi cation, you’re probably really stressed piece. Luxe grunge is a challenge versatile pieces like a gold locket; it 1: Invest in both luxury and of proportions. Belts create new could go grunge or luxe! out. Follow these tips in order to reduce your stress grunge waistlines. Bubble skirts offer new What’s next in the luxe grunge look? level and prevent further procrastination. The grunge ‘90s look is defined hemlines. Mix tight fitting pieces While pogs and MC Hammer aren’t by layering oversized sweaters, with looser items. When you wear an likely to make an encore anytime soon, baby-doll dresses, tapered jeans and oversized sweater, contrast its bulk expect more ‘90s trends to reappear. spandex. Conversely, the luxe look is by pairing it with spandex. If you Overalls and chunky heels are sure to COPING WITH STRESS: characterized by velvet blazers, fur haven’t already jumped on the fall’s revisit the runway this spring. • Identify the cause of the stress. Figuring out stoles, innocent ballet flats, pearls skinny leg-jean bandwagon, stop Luxe grunge should encourage you where your stress is coming from is the fi rst and traditional waistline dresses. It’s questioning yourself and buy them to be bold, test boundaries and stay step to reducing it. For most of us, it will be essential to incorporate pieces from already! warm! school-related; however, family and relationship pressures often cause stress this time of the year as well. Must-have wardrobe additions • Drink water. That is WATER, not coff ee, Coke, Red Boots Fur Bull, juice or alcohol. Caff eine might help you Warm, comfortable and supremely Lose last season’s croc and opt stay awake, but only water will help you function stylish, boots are a must-have this for fur instead. Whether it’s well and be more productive, thereby reducing season. With boots available at a fur stole or merely a fur stress. virtually every department store collar, fur exudes timeless • Eat healthily. This is the time of year we all want and boutique, there are a plethora elegance and the holiday of fabrics to choose from. Fur, mysticism of “Miracle on to eat junk food, but try to resist the temptation leather, shearling and suede are 34th Street.” and eat fresh foods and good carbs like fruits, traditionally the most popular boot Skinny leg jeans veggies and whole grains for maximum energy. fabrics. But since the luxe grunge Your body will thank you for it later! look is all about being bold, why not Keep those skinny leg jeans invest in a less conventional boot from this fall to pair with oversized • Take a walk. Get away from your desk or library like the new knit slouchy UGGs? sweaters. The best brands geared spot for regular breaks; ideally, get outside and They are the perfect accessory to towards this tapered cut are J Brand, take a quick walk. The change of scenery will a classic dress or jean skirt. Layer Sass & Bide, and Paige. relieve your senses and exercise will help keep boots over spandex or skinny leg jeans during those cool December you calm. days to stay warm yet fashionable. • Laugh. Seriously, humor is one of the best ways Hint: If you only have flares, to reduce stress and feel better. Don’t feel guilty carefully fold them up and tuck about taking a fi ve minute break to watch a them into your boots for a skinny leg-cut allusion. funny video on YouTube, because you’ll actually be helping yourself. Ballet flats Satisfy both your inner home- comfort and warmth to make you feel bum and socialite by investing like you can take your bed with in comfortable, stylish ballet you to your 8:10 class. Pair these DON’T PROCRASTINATE! flats.flats. T Tryry T Toryory B Burchurch R Revaeva f flats,lats, sweaters with spandex, wide • Stay away from Facebook and MySpace! If your belts, and ballet flats or boots. will power is not that strong, log in to your A wide belt account and then ask your roommate or a friend A wide belt enables you to alter the to change your password for you and make proportions of sweaters, dresses, night them promise not to tell you what it is until tops and more. Furthermore, belts are AFTER you’ve fi nished your fi nals. bold enough to transform a traditional • Make lists. Setting daily realistic goals for dress into this season’s must-have. yourself can help you accomplish your work Spandex and feel good about the progress you’ve made. Like most of this season’s trends, Meeting expectations are easier if they are the extra layer of spandex provides manageable and realistic in the fi rst place. extraordinary warmth and comfort. Spandex also serve as a sleek piece to ■ • Reward yourself. You wrote four pages of that counter bulky tops. paper? You memorized those French verbs? Well in that case, head over to Starbucks and buy Oversized sweaters Left: Tory Burch Reva Flats yourself a caff einated treat! Off ering personal which come in myriad bold colors but Center: Paige skinny leg jeans are also available in classics like navy The bigger the better when it comes incentives is a good way to get things done Right: Oversized sweater by Banana Republic and wide belt and black. Wear these everywhere to sweaters this season. Whether wrap by Forever 21 in record time. Taking short well-deserved from central library to Bar Car. or pullover, these sweaters provide breaks can also help prevent a long episode of procrastination.

FRIDAY 12/1 SATURDAY 12/2 SUNDAY 12/3 Country music’s most controversial group, the Jacksonville, Fla., natives MOFRO will be bring- Tonight is the final performance of the Nashville DAILY DOSE Dixie Chicks, are in town tonight for a show at ing their blues/Southern rock/funk music to Opera’s double-bill staging of Menotti’s “Amahl and By Adie Willey the Gaylord Entertainment Center. See ticket- Exit/In tonight for an 8 p.m. show, along with the Night Visitors” and Ravel’s “L’enfant et les Sortileges” It’s hard to believe, but we’re heading into master.com for tickets and details. singer/songwriter Jonah Smith. See exitin.com at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The matinee the fi nal weeks of the fall semester, which of for tickets and details. begins at 3 p.m. See nashvilleopera.org for tickets and course means we’re heading into studying Singer/songwriter Pete Yorn is also in town details. overdrive. Make sure you keep yourself sane this evening, playing an 18+ show at 10 p.m. One of Spanish-language music’s legendary Today also marks the opening of the Holiday Arts this week by closing your books and taking a at Mercy Lounge. See mercylounge.com for artists, Juan Gabriel, is performing tonight at the Festival in the Sarratt Gallery. A reception will last from break to partake in at least one of the follow- tickets and details. Municipal Auditorium at 8 p.m. See 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and will include dance performances ing events. nashvilleauditorium.com for tickets and details. by the Vanderbilt Dance Program and special guest artist and singer/songwriter Dana Cooper. Friday, December 1, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler LIFE | 9

MUSIC Restaurant ReVUs Innovative artists headline Where to eat chicken wings in Nashville Native Atlantans such as myself are blessed with many restaurants off ering fi nger-lickin’ good buff alo chicken wings. Nashvillians, on the 2006’s crop of critic’s picks other hand, must seek out the diamonds in the rough in order to fi nd chicken wings worthy of consumption. Here’s what I, a self-proclaimed chicken wing connoisseur, have discovered on my quest for Nashville’s BY JOHN PARKER best! LIFE STAFF WRITER Album of the Year runner-up: Destroyer, “Destroyer’s Rubies” 2006 has been a unique year for indie music. Making up Knockout Wings – 1300 Jeff erson St. Certainly off the beaten path, Knockout Wings is undoubtedly the for this year’s lack of super group indie rock releases, are best of Nashville’s wing off erings. The establishment may not be the a few up-and-coming artists with innovative debuts and a cleanest, the arcade games not the most up-to-date, but the dining wide variety of developing sounds. room’s character only adds to the fl avor. The biscuits make the trip As artists such as Sufjan Stevens have gained prominence worthwhile by themselves, but the wings – oh, the wings! Despite through their intricate use of a wide variety of instruments, the misleading name, Knockout Wings also serves burgers. However, many musicians have overlooked the quintessential rock there’s a good reason the restaurant’s name includes its main off ering: quartet or quintet in order to create sounds from grandiose their chicken wings are a force to be reckoned with. strings and less conventional instruments. Out of this progression, a few originative artists have produced profound Hooters – 184 2nd Ave. North releases, some worthy of being deemed albums of the year. Despite the unhealthy combination of shame, embarrassment and grease that I am overcome with every time I step into this Best album you haven’t heard: Talkdemonic, “Beat Romantic” establishment, the food surprises me without fail. Although it is sometimes diffi cult for Hooters clientele to look past the breasts and legs, the wings subtly make the argument that they are also deserving of attention. With the option of breaded or non-breaded wings, a whole new realm of possibilities arises. Though the breaded wings may appear larger, the non-breaded – or “naked” as Hooters unsurprisingly elects to call them – are easier to eat and taste more like typical chicken wings than chicken fi ngers. Try the “3 Mile Island” sauce if you dare, but do understand there is a reason they named the fl avor after a nuclear disaster. If you can overcome the novelty of the Hooters experience, rest assured that their wings have better taste Over the course of the year, no single album wowed the than most of the customers sitting around you. nation. TV on the Radio’s “Return to Cookie Mountain” proved to be the epoch of indie rock, while Final Fantasy’s orchestral Wing Zone – 2719 Jeff erson St. pop masterpiece “He Poos Clouds” did its best to remind us that Although Wing Zone is a chain, the fact that they deliver makes up for Arcade Fire still exists (Final Fantasy is composed strictly of that minor shortcoming. Also, 25 fl avors certainly open up your options. Owen Pallett, the Arcade Fire violinist). Other albums such as Available for delivery or take-out, Wing Zone’s wings are delicious and Th e Decemberists “Th e Crane Wife” and the new Yo La Tengo fl avorful. Their new boneless wings, although sacrilegious to wing furthered already impressive careers. purists, taste great and are available in all 25 fl avors as well. If you ever Two albums stand out as the most complete amongst the fi nd yourself too lazy to make the phone call for delivery, Wing Zone collection. One is Destroyer’s “Destroyer’s Rubies.” (The also off ers online ordering through campusfood.com. Technology is a other, of course, claims the Album of the Year spot below.) wonderful thing. Destroyer is the solo project of New Pornographer’s Dan COMPILED BY ADAM RABINOWITZ Bejar. One of the pre-eminent lyricists of our time, Bejar Portland’s local music scene has arguably become the had previously focused on his flowing poetry offset by strongest in the U.S., rivaling the depth and ingenuity his music. With this new album, however, Bejar is able to COLUMN provided by Toronto- and Montreal-based artists. It has create music that becomes the ship carrying his meaning. been the instrumental group Talkdemonic that has made Bejar’s almost-jazzy sound culminates through piano and the greatest impression, now extending its prominence saxophone. “Destroyer’s Rubies” draws you in with catchy across the nation. Talkdemonic is composed of two notes, and, through his undulating voice, Bejar never Make a diff erence musicians (the violinist, Lisa Molinaro, now tours with fears sacrificing a pristine song for emotional undertones. The Decemberists) and utilizes drums, violin, banjo and Destroyer’s success is another reminder that Canadians synth to create a new genre deemed “folktronic.” Their are good for something other then hockey: they have beautiful compositions flow together, creating palpable begun to dominate the indie scene. this holiday season beauty where the grandeur of large post-rock bands used Album of the Year: Joanna Newsom, “Ys” BY HEENA ALI to have the monopoly. Only on their second album, this LIFE STAFF WRITER effort is not only essential but also a sign of things to Food facts come. Th e holiday season is just Best debut: Beirut, “Gulag Orkestar” around the corner, and whether you celebrate Christmas, - Ninety-six million pounds of food Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, there are wasted each year in the United is one thing everyone looks States forward to: FOOD! From - Americans consume 45 million grandma’s special pie to mom’s turkeys each year during amazing turkey, we consume Thanksgiving massive amounts of our favorite - Americans use 87 billion eggs every foods during the holiday season. year But unfortunately, not all of us - The average American consumes are that lucky. About 38 million over 2,000 pounds of food each year Americans will go without a - The average American spends over holiday meal this year, and about $2,500 on food each year a third of them will be children under the age of 18. Th e bitter reality is that while we are vacationing with family, hanging unfortunately, the amount of out with friends and getting lots food donated by grocery stores of presents, these families will be and food producers is at its searching frantically for a bite to lowest during the holidays, eat this holiday season. resulting in a greater need for America’s Second Harvest individual food donations and Who would of thought that we would come to a day Food Bank is the nation’s monetary funds. where a young female harpist, toting a mousy voice, a largest charitable hunger- Th ere are many ways to five-song album and relatively unstructured songs, would relief organization, providing help organizations like Second be such a force in music? Newsom’s second release has assistance to more than 25 Harvest. One of the best ways million hungry people in the is to volunteer at the food bank Upon hearing “Gulag Orkestar” for the first time, the captured the imagination of the music world, with reviews United States. Th ey operate over in your area. You can fi nd a list listener may feel he or she has been transported to an unable to even describe its magnificence. Even Pitchfork 94,000 hunger relief programs of food bank locations in all elaborate parade on the Champs-Elysées or to a turn-of- has revealed a slightly unhealthy obsession. including food pantries, soup states on the Second Harvest the-century Polish town square. Zach Condon, the one- “Ys,” when it speaks to the listener, can leave one kitchens and emergency Food Bank Web site (www. man wonder that is Beirut, accomplished this complex speechless. Newsom had legendary composer Van Dyke shelters, providing over 2 billion secondharvest.org). You can also sound, amazingly, at the age of 20 and almost completely Parks create a transcendental accompaniment to Newsom’s pounds of donated food and visit the Web site to learn more on his own. Often splicing together accordion, ukulele, harp playing. The songs, averaging around 11 minutes in grocery products to the needy about donating monetary funds brass and strings with his own voice as the chorus, Beirut’s length, are narratives of Newsom’s recent experiences. every year. Th e organization and food to the organization. unprecedented sound has poignancy in its breadth that Bearing such powerful poetry and flowing with elegance, serves all 50 states in rural and No matter how you do it, the few others can rival. The wide variety of influences and the longevity of the album and its importance are urban or suburban areas. Th is important thing is that you instrumentations cannot be pigeonholed into any specific unrivaled. “Ys” will surely be remembered for years to ■ holiday season, Second Harvest do something. So, in a couple musical category. This unclassifiable approach to music, come. Food Bank hopes to provide of weeks when you are sitting often unfairly put into the genre of indie folk, indicates meals to millions of these at your dining table feasting the future direction of music hungry families in thousands with family and friends, take a Beirut’s release was not the only powerful debut of the Comment on this week’s content on of neighborhoods around the moment to remember all those year. The chamber pop outfit Island’s “Return to the Sea” country. According to volunteers who are less fortunate, and proved to be one of the more enjoyable, while blogosphere at Second Harvest, the amount commit to making a diff erence indie rock favorites Tapes n’ Tapes and Canadians Tap insidevandy.com of food needed is at its highest in their lives this holiday season! Tap also hit the ground running. ■ during the holiday season, but

MONDAY 12/4 TUESDAY 12/5 WEDNESDAY 12/6 THURSDAY 12/7 The Vanderbilt Dance Program’s Fall Concert is this The Commodore Cruise: Spa Spectacular is to- Disciples First is sponsoring “A Night of Hope” evening at the Ingram Center. The show starts at 8 The Public Aff airs Department’s “Thinking Out of day from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Student Life Center. benefi t concert tonight at the Student Life Center. p.m., and tickets are $5 for students. the (Lunch) Box” series continues today with a This exam time stress-reducing event features Featuring performances by VIBE, Dave Barnes, lecture from Provost and Vice Chancellor for Ac- free food, free massages, free facials and belly the Swingin’ Dores and Danny y Los Cuatro and a Lipscomb University is sponsoring a Christmas ademic Aff airs Nick Zeppos, entitled “Education dancing and yoga lessons. speech by Ugandan activist Angela Namatouvu. performance from the Boston Camerata, the na- in America: Past, Present, and Future.” The fi rst The event will be raising funds for the Mercy tion’s premier early music ensemble. The program 300 people to respond to lunchbox@vanderbilt. If you prefer to relax through more athletic Home for Children orphanage in Uganda. The will combine early western and Arabic musical edu will receive a complimentary lunch. The endeavors, head over to Memorial Gym tonight program begins at 8 p.m. Visit vanderbilt.edu/dis- traditions, exploring the music of southern Europe lecture is at the Downtown Public Library from to cheer on the men’s basketball team as they ciplesfi rst for more information. and northern Africa. The event starts of 8 p.m. at 12 to 1 p.m. take on Lipscomb University at 8 p.m. the Christ Church Cathedral on Broadway. 10 | LIFE The Vanderbilt Hustler | Friday, December 1, 2006

COCKTAILS ART ‘Tis the season for Arts Festival provides gift ideas, study break BY LINDA VONGKHAMCHANH LIFE STAFF WRITER designer Linda Marks has handcrafted pieces she describes as “things that have holiday cocktails The recent appearance of wreaths and a short life,” or ephemera. She usually twinkle lights reminds us that the season What: 16th Annual Holiday Arts Festival specializes in paintings and collages BY GOODLOE HARMAN of giving is upon us, and the upcoming When: Sunday, Dec. 3 to Sunday, Dec. 10 but has found a liking for crafting LIFE STAFF WRITER opening of the Holiday Arts Festival Where: Sarratt Gallery paper products. Some pieces to look at the Sarratt Gallery makes finding Who: Artists from the Sarratt Art Studio and forward to are her one-of-a-kind the perfect gift easier. from the Tennessee community paper dolls and beautiful digital With the semester coming to a close and the This is the 16th year for the festival, Why: To buy gifts for family and friends and paintings. Shoppers can also pick holidays finally upon us, a collective combination of which starts on Sunday, Dec. 3 and to take a great study break! up her handmade bookmarks and stress and merriment is becoming apparent across lasts until Sunday, Dec. 10. Featuring matchboxes to give as special gifts that campus. Now that we find ourselves in the festive the crafts of Sarratt Art Studio faculty, can only be found at the festival. month of December, what better way to reduce stress students and invited Tennessee artists, the “I try to make things a little more and increase good cheer than to have a holiday party? I festival invites the Vanderbilt community thought provoking, like my bookmarks. recommend serving one, two or all of these wonderful to shop for various handcrafted holiday It’s nice to use a bookmark rather than cocktails. gifts. Gifts include homemade jewelry, using a receipt,” Marks said. My great-great-grandfather William D. Reamy pottery, paper items, artwork, woven goods, Returning artist Karen Ozment designs used home-distilled apple brandy and fresh milk and marbled silks and even Ukranian eggs. Ukranian eggs, or Pysanka, an “egg that cream in his delicious (and potent) recipe for eggnog, Holiday Arts Festival Director David has been written on.” Ozment handcrafts perhaps the most traditional holiday libation. If you’re Huestess said, “This is part of our service sophomore these elaborate eggs in numerous steps, in the mood for something to really warm your spirits, project for Vanderbilt. We know that D a n i e l l e P a t e l i s creating intricate patterns made from mulled wine is a hard one to match. The Christmassy everyone is cramming for exams, so we will sell her c e r a m i c rich dyes and beeswax. The finished cranberry cocktail should also prove to be a crowd are providing a shopping opportunity to pieces and knitting. In the past, Patelis product is a one-of-a-kind and beautiful pleaser. With these delightful cocktails, you really will find unique gifts for the holidays.” made blankets and hats for premature ornament to decorate any tree or home. be wishing good will to all, and all will have a good The festival is a fundraiser for the Sarratt babies. She learned about ceramics at The opening reception takes place on night. Art Studio and some of the proceeds from the Sarratt Art Studio and worked at Dec. 3, from 12 to 3 p.m. There will a silent auction will go to the Sarratt the festival last year. This year she has be a reception for the artists, dance Great-Great-Grandfather Reamy’s eggnog Youth Art Institute Scholarship Fund. a chance to showcase her own products performances by the Vanderbilt Dance Makes 1 1/4 gallons This year, 22 new and returning artists that she has spent hours working on. Program, and special guest artist and convene to provide a unique selection of “I had never thought to sell any, and singer/songwriter Dana Cooper. 3 large eggs exquisite gifts. Among the new artists I just do it for fun. I’m selling some Whether you need great gift ideas or 3/4 cup sugar are local jeweler Larry Wilkes and pieces that are my favorites, but I can just need some holiday fun away from 1/2 gallon + 1 cup of 1 percent milk greeting card designer Eileen Bryan. part with them now,” Patelis said. finals, get in the holiday spirit and visit ■ 3 cups half-and-half First-time artist at the festival and Artist and Vanderbilt faculty graphic the Holiday Arts Festival next week. 2 (750 mL) bottles of apple brandy 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Large pinch each of ground cinnamon, ground cloves and ground allspice

In a very large bowl or pot, beat eggs and sugar. Add milk, then half-and-half, beating with an electric mixer (manual stirring with a whisk will suffice, but your arm might get tired). With the electric mixer/whisk going, add brandy in a small steady stream – it helps if you have a friend pouring the brandy or holding the mixer/stirring until all the brandy is incorporated. Add spices and blend well. Pour into containers and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. We always taste a small amount after adding the brandy to make sure it will be fine to serve to company. Our family claims the brandy “cooks” the eggs; in over 100 years no one has had a problem. Mulled wine Serves 6-8

Note: You can use packaged mulling spices as a substitute for the cloves and cinnamon – these are available at Williams-Sonoma at The Mall at Green Hills and most Photos provided by SARRATT ART STUDIO grocery stores. Above: Necklace by Larry Wilkes, Lower Left: Ukranian egg ornaments by Karen Ozment, Lower Right: Ceramic bowl by David Huestess

2 (750 mL) bottles dry red wine, such as cabernet or THEATRE burgundy 4 ounces port or brandy (optional) 1/4 cup sugar 12 whole cloves Original Cast’s ‘Ignite the Air’ starts today 4 cinnamon sticks Zest of 1 large orange BY EMILY SILVER ASSISTANT LIFE STAFF WRITER performance this weekend. The show, “Ignite the Due to the variability inherent in the Combine ingredients in a large pot and bring to a Air,” features songs from renowned musicals such production choices, the show offers something simmer. Do not allow mixture to boil; this will remove The resilience of Original Cast simply cannot as “The Best of Irving Berlin,” “The 25th Annual for everyone. Marty Pendleton, a sophomore, the alcohol. Heat for 20 minutes and serve in a large, be matched by any other theatre group on Putnam County Spelling Bee” and “Rent.” There has now performed for three semesters as an heat resistant punch bowl, or simply ladle into mugs. campus. is also a signature “By Request” portion of the Original Cast member. “This show is just a lot of Securing performance space for this semester’s performance, which focuses on the hardships of fun,” Pendleton said. “The musical numbers are Christmassy cranberry cocktail production alone has resulted in several the creative and artistic lifestyle. so wide ranging…and the ability to incorporate Serves 1 disappointments for the student run organization: With three new freshmen and 11 returning the light humor of “The 25th Annual Putnam their fall performance will be held off campus cast members, and after a semester of evolving County Spelling Bee” alongside the dark reality 4 ounces champagne or prosecco (the Italian version) at the Belcourt Theatre due to lack of campus as a unit, this production successfully combines of “Rent” truly combines the different elements 1 ounce cranberry juice availability. But even getting displaced from singing, dancing and acting. As Original Cast of life we experience,” potential rehearsal auditoriums over the course director, senior Cole Smith, said, “We are sort of Original Cast’s “Ignite the Air” will show at Pour champagne and cranberry juice into a champagne of the semester has not succeeded in damaging a family and we have stuck together throughout the Belcourt tonight, Fri. Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m., ■ flute (or solo cup, as long as it’s red). Enjoy. the spirit of Original Cast. our maturation.” This family-like feel to the cast Sat. Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m., and Sun. Dec. 3 at 2 It is clear that the determination of the 14 is certainly warranted, because the group practices p.m. Tickets can be purchased on the Card in individuals who collectively make up Original approximately 12 hours each week to perfect all the Sarratt box office for $8, at the door for $10, Cast will certainly provide for a worthwhile elements of the performance. and online for $11.50 at http://tickets.belcourt. Friday, December 1, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler LIFE | 11 12 The Vanderbilt Hustler | Friday, December 1, 2006 FUNFUN && GAMESGAMES

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