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ACFEE CD profits go to charity Committee releases AcFee allocations Homecoming Committee New groups receiving funds receives substantially less Group ’06-’07 Allocation money for ‘06-’07. Alliance for Cultural Diversity in Research $750 BY SEAN SEELINGER Alternative Winter Break $500 HUSTLER EDITORINCHIEF Brazilian Student Organization $3,000 Seventeen student organizations received AcFee funding for the fi rst Caribbean Student Organization $500 time this year while only two groups Cricket Club $500 lost funding. Emerging Green Builders $200 Aft er several weeks of interviews English Graduate Student Association $500 and deliberations the Student Fi- Kelly Hocutt / The Vanderbilt Hustler Students check out the CD collection at Cool Tunes for a Cool Cause held yesterday. WRVU and Vanderbilt Student Com- nance Committee released its al- FUTURE $500 munications raised $572 for a Mississippi elementary to replace items that were destroyed during Hurricane Katrina. locations of $1.33 million worth of Iranian Students Association $500 Student Activity Fee funds. JUNTOS $100 Engineers without Borders lost funding for failing to use the $500 Korean Students & Scholars Association $500 STUDENT LIFE they were given last year, said senior LOOP $500 Mary Ellen Neighbors, Student Fi- Make-A-Wish $500 nance Committee Chair. Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Society $500 Global Health Council lost fund- Senior survey has ing because they told the committee R.E.A.L.I.T.Y $125 that they planned to increase their Rhythm & Roots Performance Company $1,000 involvement in political activism, Scholars Bowl $1,500 Neighbors said. Groups involved with politi- Big winners by percentage many diverse roles cal and religious activities cannot receive AcFee funds based on the Group Percentage increase ’06-’07 allocation Results to be used to attract employers, recruiters. committee’s constitution. Vibe 500% $3,000 Th e largest cut, however, was to Math Club 300% $400 BY BECKY TYRRELL Bill Fletcher, associate di- Data is currently being the Homecoming Committee, which HUSTLER REPORTER rector of the Career Center, compiled about the under- National Black Law Students Association 200% $1500 will receive 88 percent less funding Th e survey information elaborates on the role the sur- graduate class of 2006 from than this year, $17,000. TAAL 169% $700 Vanderbilt is collecting from vey plays. various surveys, including the Neighbors said that the group’s India Association 167% $800 students now could determine “Th e trend in employer rela- Graduating Student Satisfac- budget was not properly itemized, a whether employers are calling tions has been more investiga- tion Survey, the VCC e-mail requirement to receive AcFee funds. Biggest winners by dollar amount tomorrow. tion of where to expand target surveys of the senior class and Furthermore, their application Group Increase ’06-’07 allocation Th e VU Graduating Student campuses,” Fletcher said. “Our campus recruiters, and faculty also listed expenses related to the Survey is important not only peer institutions are larger and advisor feedback. Music Group $44,186.13 $413,636.13 Commodore Quake, Neighbors said. for the university to evaluate mostly in the Northeast where “Understanding the many “We went by their application and Great Performances $8,100 $188,100 progress, but also for providing many companies are located, ways our graduates will use their application was lacking,” she Speakers Committee $7,750 $150,000 relevant data to employers try- and they want to know why their degrees is critical to Van- said. “Just because they are Home- Model UN $6,500 $20,000 ing to decide whether or not to they should come down to derbilt’s mission of establishing coming doesn’t mean we could give recruit at Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt.” Please see SURVEY, page 3 them a lot of money.” Habitat for Humanity $4,000 $9,000 Following the recent restructur- Groups loosing all funds ing of the Vanderbilt Programming SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Board, the Music Group will cover all Engineers Without Borders Quake expenses. Th e Music Group Global Health Council has received requested funding for Petroski the concert. Biggest losers by percentage However, out-going Homecom- ing Committee co-president Jodi Group Percentage decrease ’06-’07 allocation concludes Please see ACFEE, page 2 Homecoming Committee 88% $17,000 BLUEprint 47% $896 » More AcFee: Turn to page 2 for a com- lecture plete listing of the AcFee allocations. Lambda Theta Alpha 38% $1,000 LAMBDA 33% $7,500 AcFee distribution VPB 26% $4,770 series 0.2% Biggest losers by dollar amount 2% BY ALLY SMITH 3.7% Group Decrease ’06-’07 allocation HUSTLER REPORTER 6.3% 8.2% Homecoming Committee $128,100 $17,000 Civil engineering and LINDSAY BRETSCHGER / The Vanderbilt Hustler 8.3% LAMBDA $3,485 $7,050 history professor Henry Students listen intently to the keynote address by Dr. Louay Safi , discussing 5.6% Petroski will give a lec- “Islam & The West Overcoming the Deepening Divide. This event on Monday International Awareness Committee $2,500 $7,500 ture tonight based on his evening was one of many during Islamic Awareness Week. Vanderbilt Off -Broadway $1,800 $21,700 most recent book “Success 66% VPB $1,680 $4,770 through Failure: Th e Para- dox of Design.” His speech Speaker addresses winds up the Chancellor’s AcFee distribution changes for ‘06-’07 Lecture Series, which brought six speakers to  Middle East tension KEY KEY campus this year, includ- ing Al Gore. Academic Interest  Academic Interest Islamic Awareness Week offers array of activities. Petroski, who has writ- BY JESSICA BLACKMORE sored by the Vanderbilt Mus- Arts  Arts ten more than 11 books, will discuss the role of fail- HUSTLER REPORTER lim Students Association. And Cultural  Cultural ure in motivating and cre- While tensions escalate be- his message brought a political ating innovative thought. tween the United States and perspective to MSA’s weeklong Greek  Greek He will use the design of Islamic countries, the accom- objective to build bridges, nar- bridges to illustrate his plished political writer and ac- rowing the division between Programming  Programming thesis, said Vanderbilt bio- tivist Dr. Louay Safi delivered Islam and the West and “Break- medical engineering pro- insight and a message of hope ing the Muslim Stereotype.” Service  Service fessor Robert Galloway. regarding the current cultural “Th e predominant goal for Even though Petroski’s divide. this week is to bridge diff erent Special Interest  Special Interest background is based in en- On Monday, Safi ’s presen- cultures and to bring it into a gineering, Galloway said tation served as the kickoff to platform where people can dis- Activities  Activities Please see LECTURE, page 2 Islam Awareness week spon- Please see SPEAKER, page 3

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WORD OF THE DAY THIS DAY IN HISTORY FORECAST 1861 The American Civil War began as Confederate forces fi red on Fort THURSDAY Sumter in South Carolina. Morning Showers EQUIPOISE High: 83 PAGE 2 1862 Union volunteers led by James J. Andrews stole a Confederate train near Marietta, Ga., but were later caught. (This episode Low: 62 Today is Wednesday, April 12, 2006 n. 1. state of being equally balanced inspired the Buster Keaton comedy “The General.”) FRIDAY 2. equilibrium 1945 President Roosevelt died of a cerebral hemorrhage in Warm Partly Cloudy IT IS THE THERE ARE Springs, Ga., at age 63; he was succeeded by Vice President Harry High: 83 th S. Truman. Low: 62 60 14 12 29 1961 Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the fi rst man to fl y in SATURDAY space, orbiting the earth once before making a safe landing. day of classes class days class days calendar Partly Cloudy until exams until Rites of days to com- 1983 Chicagoans elected Harold Washington the city’s fi rst black mayor. High: 87 Spring mencement Low: 67 Source: Webster’s Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language Compiled by the Associated Press

AcFee Allocations for 2006 — 2007 TODAY IN THE BUBBLE Compiled by Katherine Foutch Gee presents Greek awards Name of Organization Allotment ‘05-’06 Received ‘06-’07 Pct. Change Ecuador-From the Andes to the Esmeraldas Aero Club 600.00 627.00 5% Alex Hill will present his 8-week homestay/teaching internship in the Andes of Coto- African Student Union 1,500.00 2,000.00 33% paxi. He will address the perception of the government through the eyes of common Alliance for Cultural Diversity in Research NEW 750.00 n/a people. Coordinated by international Student and Scholar Services, the event will be Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. 5,000.00 6,110.00 22% held in the Student Life Center from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Alpha Phi Alpha 3,990.00 4,169.55 5% Alpha Phi Omega 2,060.00 2,152.70 4% Beat the Heat Alternative Spring Break 10,000.00 11,280.00 13% Vanderbilt Police Department invites you to come see if you can “Beat the Heat” in Alternative Winter Break NEW 500.00 n/a games and activities while meeting the offi cers and staff of the department. Enjoy Asian American Student Association 18,000.00 18,000.00 0% free pizza and soft drinks on Alumni Lawn from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Association for Education of Young Children 500.00 480.00 -4% Association of Hispanic Students 15,000.00 15,675.00 5% Best Buddies 2,100.00 3,544.50 69% Chancellor’s Lecture Series - Henry Petroski Beta Chi Theta 1,500.00 2,000.00 33% Henry Petroski, the Aleksandar S. Vesic Professor of Civil Engineering and a profes- Black Student Alliance 13,390.00 13,992.55 4% sor of history at Duke University, will speak on “Th e Paradox of Design: Success BLUEprint 1,687.00 896.00 -47% KELLY HOCUTT / The Vanderbilt Hustler through Failure” at Benton Chapel from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Brazilian Student Organization NEW 3,000.00 n/a The Greek Man of the Year Corey Ponder accepts his award from Chancellor Gee at the 24th Annual Chancellor Alexander Heard Greek Awards on Monday night Caribbean Student Organization DIDN’T APPLY 500.00 n/a in the Student Life Center. The Greek Woman of the Year was Lauren Poeling. Battle of the Bands and FreshTracksMusic CHEERS 4,150.00 4,336.75 5% Chinese Students and Scholars Assocation 2,960.00 3,093.20 4% Battle of the Bands will be held on the lawn in Magnolia Circle on Peabody Campus at 7 p.m. on Th ursday night. Sophomores can show up at 6 p.m. for free McDougals. Circle K International 750.00 1,500.00 100% To hear some music from the artists in the battle and some of artists playing in Rights Community Vanderbilt 4,635.00 4,843.58 5% of Spring, go to www.vanderbilt.edu/vumix. Vanderbilt students and now faculty and Cricket Club NEW 500.00 n/a AcFee: LAMBDA staff , can download music for just $3 per month ($36 per year). Stop by eTh Wall to Dance Marathon 8,000.00 8,360.00 5% hear a sampling of the music and learn more about FreshTracksMusic. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 4,700.00 5,000.00 6% Dodecs 1,000.00 1,500.00 50% funds cut $3,485 Compiled by staff from various sources. Check out http://calendar.vanderbilt.edu for more events. Emerging Green Builders NEW 200.00 n/a From ACFEE, page 1 Engineers Without Borders 500.00 0.00 -100% McShan feels the event will suff er. English Graduate Student Association NEW 500.00 n/a “I think that AcFee saw the concert as being all the budget,” Lecture: Committee Free the Children/Free the Slaves 0.00 0.00 n/a McShan said. “It’s not by any means and that’s what killed us this FUTURE NEW 500.00 n/a year.” GAMMA 1,784.00 1,864.28 5% She said that the group needs $40,000. Global Health Council 700.00 0.00 -100% “I would hope that another group in VPB would help us out,” seeks variety of topics Great Performances 180,000.00 188,100.00 5% McShan said. Habitat for Humanity 5,000.00 9,000.00 80% Junior Radha Gajjar, president of VPB said that she believes LECTURE From , page 1 consideration the nominated Homecoming Committee 145,140.00 17,000.00 -88% funding issues will be worked out. students should not be worried speaker’s discipline so that the IMAGE 6,400.00 6,688.00 5% “Th at’s what we do and why we are all together,” she said. “We about his lecture being “a bunch lecture series has a “variety of India Assocation 300.00 800.00 167% had issues with other groups in the past and we’ve supported of equations.” areas represented each year,” Interfaith Council 2,500.00 2,612.50 5% them fi nancially. I think we’ll be fi ne.” “His talk will be approachable said Jennie McClendon, admin- International Awareness Committee 10,000.00 7,500.00 -25% Neighbors said that during the interview, committee member and understandable by a general istrative director in the Division requested that an itemized budget be sent prior to deliberations Investment Club 1,030.00 1,370.00 33% audience,” Galloway said. “His of Public Aff airs. but the committee never received it. Iranian Students Assocation NEW 500.00 n/a thoughts have value beyond the Th e committee also takes into McShan had no comment on that issue, citing that senior example of bridges.” account how current the speak- Juggling & Physical Arts 800.00 2,000.00 150% Meghan Higby represented the committee during their AcFee School of Engineering Dean er’s topic is and if the speaker is JUNTOS DIDN’T APPLY 100.00 n/a interview. Kenneth Galloway recommend- doing cutting edge research or Kappa Alpha Psi 2,184.00 4,000.00 83% Higby was unavailable for comment. ed Petroski to the committee that has published a book recently, Kids and Computers 1,150.00 1,100.00 -4% LAMBDA, which is “intended to serve the needs of gay, chose the speakers. Galloway is McClendon said. Korean Students & Scholars Association DIDN’T APPLY 500.00 n/a straight, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender undergraduates, out of the city until Th ursday, so Chancellor Gee will intro- LAMBDA 10,535.00 7,050.00 -33% graduates, faculty, and staff ,” according to its website, also suf- he will not be able to attend the duce Petroski to a predicted Lambda Theta Alpha 1,600.00 1,000.00 -38% fered because it failed to submit an itemized budget. lecture. crowd of around 400 students, Lambda Theta Phi 3,605.00 7,500.00 108% Neighbors said that despite several e-mail requests and a per- Th e committee that choos- faculty, community members Late Night Programming NEW 77,330.00 n/a sonal request made during the group’s interview, LAMBDA was es the speakers consists of six and staff in Benton Chapel at 6 LOOP NEW 500.00 n/a the only organization not to submit any form of a budget. members, including Chancellor p.m. tonight. Th e lecture will be Make-A-Wish NEW 500.00 n/a Neighbors said the committee was thus forced to only fund Gordon Gee and Vice Chancel- preceded by a complimentary what they discussed during their interview. Th ey received $4500 Malaysian Students Assocation 3,500.00 4,000.00 14% lor for Public Aff airs Michael reception starting at 5 p.m. for the Drag Show, $2500 for the Lavender Ball and $50 for a Manna Project International 750.00 783.75 5% Schoenfeld. It meets about three Th e event is free and open to Candlelight vigil. Masala-SACE 16,450.00 17,190.25 5% times a year to decide on the the public, and seating is avail- Th e amount was less than 60 percent of what it had request- speakers. able on a fi rst come, fi rst-seated Math Club 100.00 400.00 300% ed. Th e committee takes into basis. ■ Men Promoting A Solution 500.00 1,000.00 100% Neighbors said that the committee chose to reward several Middle Eastern Student Assocation 5,150.00 4,170.00 -19% groups which had stretched their funds this year. Mock Trial Organization 14,290.00 14,933.05 4% VIBE, a group dedicated to hip-hop music, received a 500 VUPD CRIME LOG Compiled by Katherine Foutch Model UN 13,500.00 20,000.00 48% percent increase over this year’s $500. Momentum Dance Group 1,500.00 1,600.00 7% Th e National Black Law Students Association received a 200 April 9, 5:08 a.m. – An act of vandalism occurred at 1406 25th Ave. S. (Chaffi n Music Group 369,450.00 413,636.13 12% percent increase over this year’s $500. Neighbors said committee Apartments). Th e report indicates that a front window was shattered in the early members were impressed with the group’s use of their funding morning. Th ere are no suspects and the case remains active. National Black Law Students Association 500.00 1,500.00 200% National Pan-Hellenic Council 8,461.00 8,841.75 5% to provide LSAT prep classes, sponsor a forum with law school For complete listings visit http://police.vanderbilt.edu. Natl Society of Black Engineers 1,000.00 1,045.00 5% representatives, networking opportunities and sponsored trips OBGAPS 5,000.00 7,000.00 40% for law school visits. Th e Music Group, a newly combined group within VPB that Omega Psi Phi Fraternity 1,500.00 2,200.00 47% SERVICE GUIDE will oversee the events that were covered Late Night Music, Rites Peer Educators of Project Safe 2,000.00 2,090.00 5% The Vanderbilt Hustler (ISSN 0042-2517), the student newspaper of of Spring, Concerts and the Commodore Quake. Vanderbilt University, is published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during PHC/IFC 28,000.00 29,260.00 5% Th e combined group received $413,636.36, only slightly less the academic year except for during exam periods and vacations. The paper is Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Society DIDN’T APPLY 500.00 n/a not printed during summer break. than what was requested. Th e remainder of the group’s nearly The Vanderbilt Hustler allocates one issue of the newspaper to each student Pre-Nursing Society 100.00 250.00 150% $600,000 budget is composed of ticket sales. and is available at various points on campus for free. Additional copies are $.50 R.E.A.L.I.T.Y. NEW 125.00 n/a While the Music Group and other programming groups such each. The Vanderbilt Hustler is a division of Vanderbilt Student Communications, Red Cross Club 0.00 235.00 n/a as the Speakers Committee received roughly two thirds of AcFee Inc. Copyright © 2004 Vanderbilt Student Communications. Rhythm & Roots Performance Company DIDN’T APPLY 1,000.00 n/a money, Neighbors said that these groups are the most important, LOCATION citing frequent complaints about bands that perform. The Hustler offi ces are in 130 Sarratt Student Center on the Vanderbilt University Saddle Up 100.00 104.50 5% Campus. Address postal mail to VU Station B 351504, Nashville, Tenn. 37235- Sarratt Art Studios 31,000.00 32,395.00 5% “If Vandy wants better concerts and better groups, the Music 1504. Sarratt Visual Arts 15,733.00 16,440.99 5% Group will have to get more funding,” Neighbors said. “Th e infl a- AFFILIATIONS Scholars Bowl NEW 1,500.00 n/a tion for talent increases at a great rate than normal infl ation.” The Hustler is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press, Columbia Scholastic Show Choir 500.00 522.50 5% Th e group received a 12 percent increase this year. Press Association, College Newspaper Business and Advertising Managers, Neighbors said that the Commodore Quake committee was SPACE 0.00 0.00 n/a Southern University Newspapers and the Southeastern Journalism Conference only a few thousand dollars short of being able to sign the Black and is an associate member of the Associated Press. Speakers Committee 142,250.00 150,000.00 5% Eyed Peas instead of the Ying Yang Twins for last year’s concert. TO ADVERTISE SPEAR 1,500.00 2,000.00 33% Free the Children/Free the Slaves and Students for Life did Display ads: (615) 322-4237 or e-mail [email protected] Special Activities 24,950.00 26,200.00 5% Display fax: (615) 322-3762 not receive funding because of the political nature of the groups, Offi ce hours are 10 a.m. — 5 p.m., Monday — Friday Students for Life 0.00 0.00 n/a Neighbors said. Download a rate card from our Web site: http://www.vanderbilthustler.com Swing Club 3,000.00 2,926.00 -2% SPACE, a new group that aims to increase interaction among TO REPORT A NEWS ITEM Synergy College Prep & Mentoring 500.00 1,000.00 100% service organizations, did not receive funds because the commit- Campus news: Call 322-2424 or e-mail [email protected] TAAL 260.00 700.00 169% tee felt it was unnecessary to use student funds to sponsor events Entertainment news: Call 343-0967 or e-mail [email protected] Sports results: Call 343-0967 or e-mail [email protected] Taiwanese Scholar & Student Association 600.00 600.00 0% for student service leaders to meet with each other. Two National Pan-Hellenic Conference fraternities were allo- CORRECTIONS The Hawaii Club 2,290.00 3,467.92 51% The Hustler strives for accuracy and fairness and will correct errors of substance. The Original Cast 27,000.00 27,000.00 0% cated roughly double what they received this year. See our correction policy on the Opinion page for information about notifying Tonguencheek 250.00 261.25 5% Neighbors said that Lambda Th eta Phi and Kappa Alpha Psi us. Vanderbilt Off -Broadway 23,500.00 21,700.00 -8% had “a lot of great programming ideas” and would also need ad- ditional funding because they will loose their house when Sigma PRINTER Vanderbuddies 4,400.00 4,878.00 11% The Hustler is printed at Franklin Web Printing Company in Franklin, Tenn. Nu returns to campus in the fall. ■ Vandy Fanatics 40,000.00 41,068.50 3% SUBSCRIPTION RATES Call (615) 343-3064 9 a.m. — 5 p.m., Monday — Friday. VIBE 500.00 3,000.00 500% One semester’s delivery via U.S. Postal Service is available for $125 or $200 per VPB 6,450.00 4,770.00 -26% year. Checks should be made payable to The Vanderbilt Hustler. Wilskills 2,500.00 2,612.50 5% BACK ISSUES Zeta Phi Beta Sorority 3,459.00 4,296.00 24% The Vanderbilt Hustler Back issues are available in Sarratt 130 during business hours. TOTAL ALLOCATED 1,277,243.00 1,332,228.70 4.31% Wednesday, April 12, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler NEWS 3

Students enjoy free concert THEATER Speaker: Extremism on both sides Dramablog From SPEAKER, page 1 Predominantly, Safi ’s presenta- really interested in deepening the cuss these diff erences, learn from tion addressed the political unrest divide...Th ere is a minority some- changes each them and learn to live with them,” between the United States, Iraq times driven by political agendas said Faizzan Ahmad, president of and Muslim extremists. However, that are trying to distort the pic- performance MSA. he argued that the existing division ture.” More importantly, MSA hoped is not caused by the citizens of the Safi also talked about the senti- BY AMY ROEBUCK that Safi ’s presentation would serve West or the Middle East but by the ment of the Islamic communities, HUSTLER REPORTER as a prelude to generate awareness leaders of both. which is rarely discussed on Amer- VU Th eatre’s production of and education about the Islamic More specifi cally, he argued ican news stations. dramablog: An Exploration of the culture outside and within the that some leaders such as General “Th ere are certain actions by Political and the Personal opened Vanderbilt community. Boykin and Osama Bin Ladin have the Muslim countries that make last weekend in Neely Auditorium “It was defi nitely what the stu- misrepresented the true will of us concerned about our safety and with a good turnout and response dents wanted,” said Ahmad. “We the citizens by promoting confl ict security. But in the Muslim world from the student body. Friday had support from a wide range of through war and terrorism. there is the same perception,” Safi night’s show centered on the student organizations on campus “I want to argue that extremism said. theme of “relationships,” Saturday and did work with their respective is on both sides,” Safi said. “Th ere Using the words of one of our night’s theme was “college” and interests in mind.” are extremists out there who are nation’s most profound speakers, PETER TUFO / The Vanderbilt Hustler the Sunday matinee’s theme was Safi also argued that the unjust ac- Jason Aldean played at the Hard Rock Cafe on Broadway between First and Second “the three things you can’t discuss tions of our leaders will threaten Avenues on Monday afternoon before the 2006 CMT Music Awards. The Block Party, in polite conversation: sex, reli- "ROCKMAN#HIROPRACTIC the liberties for citizens on both hosted by Lance Smith, also featured Little Big Town, Van Zant, and Ryan Shupe & gion and politics.” sides of the fence. the Rubber Band. Each show concluded with a $R*EFF"ROCKMAN “A beautiful statement was made #HIROPRACTIC0HYSICIAN sneak preview of one of the pieces by a great American, Martin Luther from the following night’s perfor- s)NITIAL#ONSULTATIONAT/UR%XPENSE King,” said Safi , “He said, ‘injustice mance. s-OST)NSURANCE0LANS!CCEPTED anywhere is a threat to justice ev- Th e unique way in which the s7%7),,3%%9/54/$!9

erywhere’...and we can even argue Survey: Offi cials show was presented, with no pro- that it is truer today than it was in grams, no scenery, minimal props (ILLSBORO0IKE Martin Luther King’s time.” and most importantly, a heavy (OBBS"UILDINGs3UITE Although Safi predominantly focus on audience participation,  .ASHVILLE 4. DOCBROCK YAHOOCOM WWW"ROCKMAN#HIROPRACTICCOM spoke about political hostilities, analyze trends brought a truly unpredictable at the end of his presentation he performance to the stage. stressed that it can all be changed From SURVEY, page 1 “It was cool how it was so un- once the voices of law-abiding citi- itself as the premier institution of higher education in America,” said conventional—there were no cos- zens are heard loud and clear. Chancellor Gordon Gee. tumes or scenery to distract the “Th ere is hope for the future. Th e Graduating Student Survey is not mandatory, though the deans audience,” said freshman Blythe We are more privileged in our posi- of the undergraduate schools send out e-mail requests to encourage Bonnaff ons. tioning today to aff ect things than students to provide data. Data collection typically begins directly fol- In a production in which the many people in the Muslim world lowing spring break and concludes at commencement. pieces performed are determined and must go beyond the clichés Th e GSS has been conducted for the graduating classes of 2003, spontaneously by the audience and fl ashes on our nightly news,” 2004 and 2005 and has shown an increase in response rate each of members, “the audience shares Safi said. the years, though class size has remained between 1,514 and 1,552 the responsibility (of the actors). “We need to overcome the abil- students. Th ere was a 70.5 percent response rate for the survey in the We don’t let the audience get away ity of the (minority) groups of both spring 2005. with sitting there and shutting societies of trying to incite confl ict, Th e information gathered includes satisfaction with various aspects up. We don’t want them to!” said creating misconception and mis- of the university and its programs as well as involvement on campus freshman dramablog actor Elise trust,” Safi said. “Th is requires that and plans for the fall aft er graduation. Over the past three years, slight- Masur. we stop looking at foreign policy ly less than 50 percent of students have said their primary future activ- Each actor of the cast com- as something remote from us. We ity in the fall aft er graduation is full-time employment. Th e percent- posed the monologues he or she can’t leave politics for the State.” age going on to graduate or professional school part time ranges from performed, basing them either Today’s event for Islam Aware- 35.4 to 37. Other options include traveling, military service, volunteer on personal experience or simply ness Week is entitled “Allah Made activity, part-time employment or graduate school, additional under- creating them as fi ction. Me Funny,” presented by the noted graduate coursework, undecided or other. Associate professor of theatre comedian Ashar Usman. Th e event In 2005, 12.2 percent of the graduates who indicated employment and dramablog director Jeff rey will be held at 8 p.m. in Furman Hall as their primary activity in the fall planned to begin searching for a Ullom said, “Th e format of the and free with Vanderbilt ID. ■ position aft er graduation. show provides an opportunity for Fletcher expressed concern that many students were waiting so students to have their opinions, long to investigate career opportunities. their thoughts and their concerns “Th e message for students is: don’t come back for senior year and expressed.” hit cruise control. A lot of opportunities will present themselves in the Since the individual voices of fall,” Fletcher said. He did point out, however, that students have six each actor are expressed through months following graduation to take advantage of on-campus recruit- their diff erent performances, ing. some controversial issues were “My advice is to be realistic about your expectations, be engaged inevitably touched upon. in your senior year and take advantage of opportunities, namely by “Th is was an excellent show reading the Career Center Weekly, meeting with your advisor and par- that dealt with a lot of tough is- ticipating in E-Recruiting,” Fletcher said. sues,” said freshman Jena Car- School begins on August 23 next academic year and recruiting be- penter. “Th e actors and actresses gins on September 12, followed by the fall career fair on September did an excellent job of recreating 26, which is the biggest on-campus recruiting event of the year. Th ere stereotypes, events and everyday were 1,092 interviews in fall 2005, but there has also been a signifi - situations that occur in the lives of cant increase in the number of no-shows at interviews in the past three most Vanderbilt students.” years. Th ree more performances “A hole in the interview schedule ups the cost per hire, which in of dramablog will be shown this turn aff ects an employer’s decision to continue recruiting on our cam- week in Neely Auditorium at 8 pus,” said Fletcher. “Th at’s why we’re strict on our no-show policy.” ■ p.m. on April 13, 14, and 15. ■


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

SEAN SEELINGER, EDITORINCHIEF EDITORIAL CARTOON

GLENNA DEROY, MANAGING EDITOR

JORDAN MAMORSKY, MANAGING EDITOR

RACHEL STEVENS, EXECUTIVE NEWS EDITOR

DAN ROSS, ADVERTISING MANAGER

OUR VIEW AcFee transparency improved but more is needed

We believe that the process in which the Student Finance Com- mittee allocates Student Activity Fee money to student organizations needs to be more transparent. Traditionally, the public has not been allowed to sit in on the de- liberations, and committee members have been un- willing to answer questions regarding their decision- making rationale. Th is year, part of this behavior changed for the better. We applaud Student Finance Com- Deliberations mittee Chair Mary Ellen Neighbors for taking the time to go through many of this year’s al- should be made location decisions with us. open to the public Her eff ort contributes to the increased and organizations’ transparency in the AcFee allocation process ” that we believe is so important. applications for However, we believe there is more to be DON WRIGHT — KRT done. Next year, deliberations should be made funding should be open to the public, and organizations’ applica- made available LETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER TO THE EDITOR tions for funding should be made available for for students’ students’ review. Vanderbilt fi nancial aid better As noted in our March 27 editorial, 2005- review. Peabody closer to 2006 SGA President Kate Morgan has cited confi dentiality in defending the closed nature of the proceedings. How- sporting events than it is portrayed by McGeady ever, why should an organization that depends on students’ money for To the Editor: brochure I received on applying to its survival be allowed to hide their AcFee proposal from the public? Vanderbilt, the university gave more Th at suggests that groups may be proposing costly expenditures that than Lutzky claims In response to Christopher Mc- than $25 million in need-based fi nancial they want to hide. Moreover, why should members of the committee be Geady’s article on tuition waving, I’d like aid for the 2004 academic year. Th e av- able to make important changes with no checks on their power? Th is To the Editor: games because it is so con- to draw attention to the extent to which erage need-based award Vanderbilt gave suggests that they may want to make allocations that are in their per- venient. Further, I will point Vanderbilt makes its esteemed education to a $42,000 income family was approxi- sonal best interest rather than in the interest of the student body. Although I was happy out that there are already aff ordable through fi nancial aid. mately $38,000. Th at year’s tuition and Morgan also reasoned that the sheer length of the deliberations to see that Andrew Lutsky’s a large number of sopho- I’m sure my parents were not the only housing added up to about $40,000. Th is would prohibit any Hustler reporter from sitting through the entire column had some construc- mores who live at Peabody ones who congratulated me on my ac- low-income family would only need to process. However, we were never off ered an opportunity to have a re- tive suggestions for getting and attend football and ceptance while nervously calculating the pay $1,000 a semester plus living expens- porter cover the entire deliberations. We were simply told we could not fi rst-year students involved basketball games. Th ey also dent tuition would put in their fi nances. es. A $142,000 income family received, attend. Clearly, if the Hustler staff was dedicated enough to listen to 90 in the athletic programs, I use the Recreation Center When visiting Vanderbilt, blowing off on average, $20,000. minutes of explanation today, we may willing to send a reporter or two was quite disappointed in on a regular basis. A map the fi nancial aid info session was not an While low-income families may to cover next year’s deliberations. his ability to read a map. I of the campus also shows option. Some of the fi rst words we heard only pay a small fraction of Vanderbilt’s We truly appreciate the eff ort the Student Finance Committee has can assure him that it takes that Peabody may well be were these: “We’ve got tons of money to $40,000+ tuition, they would still feel the made to improve transparency this year. We hope this momentum will no more than ten minutes closer than Kissam is to the give away.” Th e fi nancial aid director then same pinch as the middle class families, continue during next year’s allocation process. to walk from the Peabody Recreation Center. I invite outlined how Vanderbilt uses the CSS which pay more. While it may be just as campus to the football sta- Mr. Lutsky to meet me for Profi le to calculate how much a family diffi cult to pay a year’s tuition, it is not OPINION POLICY dium. Rather than walk lunch at the Iris Cafe at the can aff ord to pay, or the expected family entirely impossible. While Vanderbilt The Vanderbilt Hustler opinion ters via. e-mail must either come from Peabody to Kissam Peabody Library for a walk- contribution (EFC), and how the FAFSA may not yet be waiving tuition, the uni- section aims to stimulate discus- from a Vanderbilt e-mail address and then to the stadium, I ing tour of the campus. dictates how much the government can versity has certainly taken generous sion in the Vanderbilt community. where the identity of the sender suggest that he try walking lend. She then explained that Vanderbilt strides in that direction. In that spirit, columnists, guest is clear or be accompanied with a along Garland Avenue, past Howard Sandler uses grants and alumni donations to fi ll columnists and authors of let- phone call to the Editor-in-Chief. the Eskind Library and on Professor of Psychology the gap between what families can aff ord Christina Foran ters to the editor are expected With rare exception, all letters to the stadium. I oft en park Associate Provost, and what tuition actually costs. Freshman, Peabody to provide logical argument to must be received by 1 p.m. on at Peabody when attending Special Projects According to the Financial Aid back their views. Unreasonable Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday. The arguments or arguments in vain editor reserves the right to edit between columnists have no and condense submissions for LETTER TO THE EDITOR place in The Hustler and will not be length as well as clarity. published. The Vanderbilt Hustler Lengthy letters that focus on an welcomes reader viewpoints and issue aff ecting students might be Students should be knowledgable about world aff airs off ers three methods of expres- considered for a guest column at sion: letters to the editor, guest the editor’s discretion. To the Editor: student body. from Philadelphia to Montreal to Chicago. At columns and feedback on our All submissions become the Last week, S.T.A.N.D hosted Mohamed Ya- the end of March a delegation of 35 students website. property of The Vanderbilt Hustler Vanderbilt students oft en consider them- hya, a refugee from Sudan, to discuss the history went to the University of Chicago Model UN Letters must be submitted either and must conform to the legal selves among the best and the brightest in the of the confl ict and the present situation. Yester- conference to discuss topics including the 2008 in person by the author to The standards of Vanderbilt Student nation. We are the leaders of tomorrow; we are day Dr. Laurence Helfer addressed the Model presidential election, Iranian nuclear weapons, Hustler offi ce or via. e-mail to Communications, of which The future business leaders, senators, writers, actors UN organization about the legal and political is- post-World War II France, corruption in South [email protected] Let- Hustler is a division. and doctors. We read esoteric books (sometimes sues surrounding the Darfur confl ict. Both were America and the Darfur confl ict. Th e team took CORRECTION POLICY the night before they are due) and are presum- captivating speakers who allowed all those in at- home an unprecedented 13 awards, a testament Accuracy is our profession. As the Bring corrections to The Hustler ably well informed about world news. Despite tendance to better understand the complicated to the exceptional ability of Vanderbilt students. “Voice of Vanderbilt,” we are com- offi ce in Sarratt 130 or e-mail us at this, the students interested in international situation in Sudan and the issues that face our Th is goes to show that Vanderbilt students are mitted to ensuring our work is fair [email protected]. You politics seem few and far between. political leaders. indeed as brilliant as we believe ourselves to and accurate. Errors of substance may also report them by telephone A United Nations report on Darfur, pub- It is thanks to speakers like Dr. Helfer that be—if we choose to make the eff ort. Occupying will be corrected. With very rare to the news line at 615-322-2424 lished little more than a year ago, describes “se- Model UN is one of the most exciting groups on a spot at the top brings with it responsibility— exception, these corrections will or the Editor-in-Chief at 615-322- rious violations of international human rights campus. Twice monthly General Body meetings the responsibility to be curious, to be informed be listed on Page 2. 3757. and humanitarian law... including killing of allow some of Vanderbilt’s fi nest faculty mem- and to be active. civilians, torture, enforced disappearances, de- bers to talk about current issues in world aff airs. STAFF structions of villages, rape and other forms of Simulated debate sessions every other weekend Matthew Specht Marketing Director George Fischer sexual violence, pillaging and forced displace- force students to tackle pertinent issues from Freshman, A&S News Editors Ben Sweet Advertising Manager Dan Ross Meredith Casey Production Manager Rosa An ment” that have occurred in Sudan for quite various angles, and inter-collegiate competition Executive Board, Model UN Opinion Editors Reeve Hamilton Ad Design Manager Sharon Yecies some time. Knowledge of these atrocities, how- aff ords interested students the opportunity to Aden Johnson Ad Designers Lisa Guo Allison Malone John Thompson ever, has sparked only minimal interest in our represent Vanderbilt at prestigious conferences Sports Editors Craig Tapper Robert Goodwin Will Gibbons Asst. Ad Manager Nate Cartmell Life Editor Daniel Darland Ad Staff Emily Lineberger COLUMN Asst. News Editors Lisa Guo Gosha Khuchua Katherine Foutch Hilary Rogers Nicole Floyd Courtney Dial Asst Sports Editors Jarred Amato Madeleine Pulman Students’ problems need perspective Andy Lutzky Art Director John Maynard Photo Editors Elise Alford Creative Director Matt Radford It’s so easy to complain about that huge zit about how you got placed in the harder section citizens of some Th ird World countries. Kelly Hocutt Designers Cassie Edwards Henry Manice Laura Kim you got the night before your sorority formal of a course. And even outside our student-fo- I recently met Milton Ochieng, a second- Peter Tufo Becca Carson or that unfairly graded midterm. It’s so easy to cused world, it’s easy for us as an entire coun- year Vanderbilt Medical School student from Copy Editors Emily Agostino Nkiruka Arinze whine about the 20-page research paper due try to bemoan certain issues like the health Kenya. Growing up in the small village of Logan Burgess inequalities and the economic disparity that Lwala, Milton knows fi rst-hand what it’s like to Micah Carroll CASUAL Stephanie de Jesus overshadow our notion of social justice. And live with contaminated water and diseases un- Caroline Fabacher while all of these things are indeed valid rea- common in the United States. He knows what Ben Karp TAYLOR Emily Mai sons—some more than others—to complain, it’s like to live without electricity and without Aarika Patel VSC Director Chris Carroll SEWELL it’s important to remember that nearly every- readily available medical services. All too fa- Amy Roebuck Asst. VSC Director Jeff Breaux Angela Shears Asst. VSC Director Paige Orr Clancy next week. And it’s so easy to get frustrated one in America has a good life compared to miliar with how much help his home village

Your voice doesn’t stop here. President Kate Morgan President Kyle Southern U.S. Sen. Bill Frist U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander Rep. Jim Cooper Rep. Edith Langster Sen. Douglas Henry, Jr. Councilor Ginger Hausser The Vanderbilt Hustler encourages its readers Student Government Assoc. Interhall United State Senate United States Senate U.S. House of Rep. Tenn. District 54 Tenn. District 21 Metro District 18 to voice their opinions on legislative issues. 1542 Station B 7010 Station B Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20515 35 Legislative Plaza 11 Legislative Plaza 521 Chesterfi eld Avenue The following students and legislators [email protected] [email protected] (202) 224-3344 (202) 224-4944 (202) 225-4311 Nashville, TN 37243-0154 Nashville, TN 37243-0021 Nashville, TN 37212 represent the Vanderbilt community. Sarratt 359 Sarratt 357 (615) 352-9411 (615) 736-5129 (615) 736-5295 (615) 741-1997 (615) 741-3291 (615) 783-0106 (615) 322-8742 (615) 421-7515 Wednesday, April 12, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler OPINION 5 Sewell: Americans should compare AROUND What “Mall, camp, “Summer party, being lazy, school, their lives to those in the Third World THE are your and hopefully development repping the Al- internship, needs, over the past year or ple, namely Jeff rey Sachs. all involved in the Lwala LOOP plans for the pha Chi Maryland and St. Simon’s so, Milton has organized the Dr. Sachs is the man head- health clinic and for anyone pride. Straight summer? Island.” construction of a medical ing up the U.N.’s Millenni- interested in global health up.” clinic to serve the residents um Project, which aims to and poverty issues. ILANA KATTAN JEFFREY MOREDOCK of Lwala. globally eliminate extreme So yeah, maybe you It’s Freshman Sophomore Th rough ingenuity, a poverty, hunger and dis- have reason to be upset bit of luck and the gener- ease by the year 2015. Most about that B in organic important to ous gift s of donors, Milton people, however, probably chemistry, and maybe you remember “A whole lot of “Chillaxing!” “Working and nothing!” relaxing.” and his brother Fred—who know him as the guy who have every right to com- that” nearly will matriculate to Vander- took Angelina Jolie around plain about how your party bilt’s medical school in the Kenya for MTV. got busted by the AD, but everyone in fall—secured enough fund- Not only has Jeff rey at least you don’t live in a ing to complete the actual Sachs aided Milton’s eff orts part of the world where the America has construction of the build- by giving him a basic blue- life expectancy stands at 40 SHIVANI SHAH MARY WU RYAN FISTE a good life Junior Freshman Freshman ing by the end of 2005. All print for the clinic, but he years instead of 80. At least compared that remains now is obtain- will also be speaking in a live we Americans are fortunate Johnson Aden by Compiled ing donated medical equip- video conference this Fri- enough (for the most part) to citizens ment and fi nding medical day from 2 to 3 p.m. in the to have clean water and fed- COLUMN personnel to staff the clinic, Board of Trust room in the erally mandated health care of some which will hopefully be ful- Student Life Center. Open in emergency situations. Third World SGA will continue to work for internal ly functional by the end of to anyone who wants to at- Everyone always has some- countries. this calendar year. tend, the conference will thing to gripe about, but we accountability and external visibility Not only has Milton focus on the Millennium truly are a fortunate people. spearheaded the construc- Project and the challenges Kudos to Milton. As the year draws to a close and we engage in the community. Th is kind of relationship, one in which tion of an entire medical surrounding global health traditional April rituals that encompass both exams the Student Government is in direct communication facility, but he has managed eff orts. Th is is certainly an —Taylor Sewell is a ju- and celebratory trips to the beach, I wanted to take with the various student demographics it represents, to garner the support of event that promises to con- nior in the School of Engi- this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation is exactly the kind of relationship I hope will continue some very infl uential peo- tinue to be inspirational for neering. to fl ourish in the years to come. GUEST COLUMNIST Th e best example of these relationships can be seen in the work of student organizations all across cam- KATE pus. I have been extremely fortunate to work with MORGAN incredible student leaders this year, individuals who VISIT OUR WEB SITE! labor so diligently behind the scenes to direct policies and gratitude for this past year and the opportunity and programs that focus on the interests of students. I you have given me to serve as president of the Student believe that these relationships within and across stu- WWW.VANDERBILTHUSTLER.COM Government Association. My service to the Student dent organizations will be essential to maintaining the Government is the envy of student leaders across the strength and energy that permeate all of our endeavors country, for I get to represent a student body that is as Vanderbilt students, for a university such as this is beyond compare. Th e level of dedication, compassion nothing without the verve and vitality of exceptional Paula Burtch and spirit that you each bring to your respective disci- students like yourself. Broker, CRS, GRI plines has motivated and enabled the Vanderbilt Stu- As the offi cial SGA Turnover Ceremony takes place Student, Write dent Government to grow and evolve such that we can tonight, we welcome the new SGA president, Boone Alumni & represent you in the best possible way, thus enhancing Lancaster, as he embarks on what promises to be a the quality of life you experience as a Vanderbilt stu- Faculty for wonderful year of service to his fellow students. To- dent. night hopes to serve as a celebration of both the SGA preferred Th is school year has been a productive year for and the students we represent…and the work that we realtor Opinion! SGA, fi lled with both challenges and opportunities. have done this year together. It has truly been a privi- Our goal at the beginning of this year was to increase lege and a life experience for me to serve our commu- Call 2- internal accountability and external visibility as an or- nity in this capacity, and I thank you for your contin- ganization, and each day provides new prospects for ued support of and contributions to the SGA and our 2424 for the further development of these goals. A challenging mission of serving our fellow students. I wish each of fall semester exhibited the resilience of our student you all the best in your time at Vanderbilt, and good more info. body, as more and more people came to us with ideas, luck on exams! n opinions and desires to be involved in the discussions —Kate Morgan is a senior in Peabody College Office: 425-3600 x3965 that would help shape the culture of our collegiate Direct: 383-4757 and the 2005-2006 SGA president.

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FASHION What to Watch for

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Wednesday 4/12 REMINISCE about your childhood dream of being an astronaut. It was on this day in 1961 that Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the fi rst man to fl y in space.

Whether you are in need of a pair of new running shoes, a costume for the next ‘70s-themed Thursday 4/13 fraternity party or a gift for your roommate’s 21st birthday, here is a guide to Nashville shopping FEEL like celebrating? Help usher in to help assist your shopping endeavors. the Thai and Cambodian New Year Bamboo My Friend’s Place tops, Michael Star tops and the new with a midnight countdown and a 2203 Bandywood Dr. 2122 Green Hills Village favorite Hanky Panky lingerie. You can spicy meal. Ph: 615-298-7474 Ph: 615-383-6974 always look forward to fi nding the newest What to expect: Bamboo, placed in the Green What to expect: My Friend’s Place is another styles by designers like Susana Monico Hills neighborhood, features casual clothes great shopping stop in the Green Hills area and Alice + Olivia. Boutique Bella sells a for both men and women. This trendy store if you want to avoid the chaos of the mall. wide range of clothes from class wear to has an extensive jean collection, featuring When you step into this store you will fi nd more formal attire. Also do not forget to designers like Rockin Republic, Miss Sixty a variety of clothing from cocktail dresses check out the sale rack at the front of the Friday 4/14 and 7. If you buy a pair of sexy jeans from to tracksuits. Some of the favorites here store for more reasonable prices. ROLL on over to the Frist Center Bamboo, then make sure you accessorize include Juicy Couture and C&C California. with one of their cute tops and a piece of Fire Finch for a free showing of “Ben-Hur” at their funky jewelry. 1818 21st Ave. 7 p.m. The fi lm stars Charlton “Cold Ph: 615-385-5090 Dead Hands” Heston in the title role, What to expect: Fire Finch is the optimal shop to stop for gift buying. They have an array as a Roman charioteer. of jewelry, picture holders, stationary, candles and dorm room decorations.

Jamie 4317 Harding Pike Saturday 4/15 Ph: 615-292-4188 LINE up to get your tickets for the What to expect: Jamie is the perfect place for last showing of the student choice JENA RICHARD / The Vanderbilt Hustler the Vanderbilt girl with a disposable wallet. movie “Brokeback Mountain.” Show The Friends Shop The majority of clothing, accessories times are 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. in Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and cosmetics Jamie sells are higher end. Ph: 615-322-7081 Designers range from Blue Cult jeans to Sarratt Cinema. Dolce & Gabbana. You can fi nd an array What to expect: This is your perfect of Prada shoes, Gucci handbags and Bobbi opportunity to shop and contribute towards Brown makeup. This may be a good store a good cause. The Friends Shop is owned by the Friends organization, and many of Sunday 4/16 the employees are volunteers. A portion of JENA RICHARD / The Vanderbilt Hustler HUNT for Easter eggs and enjoy the sales funds the Vanderbilt Children’s Posh Boutique Hospital. This store is a great stop for gifts, free ice cream and refreshment on 1809 21st Ave. S. whether you want to buy a pashmina or a the BCM lawn at 8 p.m., or have Ph: 615-383-9840 slouch handbag. your own Easter egg hunt, prefer- What to expect: Posh Boutique features clothes for both men and women. Here you Boutique Bella ably with the plastic kind, wherever will fi nd designer jeans, casual dresses, 2817 West End Ave. you can fi nd a place to hide them. dress tops and skirts. Next-door is Posh’s Ph: 615-467-1471 very own shoe store, which boasts an array What to expect: A Vanderbilt favorite, of adorable shoes that any Vanderbilt girl Boutique Bella sells hobo bags, Lacoste JENA RICHARD / The Vanderbilt Hustler Monday 4/17 would love to add to her closet. shirts, designer jeans, C&C California Please see FASHION, page 9

HONOR the life and accomplish- COLUMN ments of black women. The Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Cen- Forget the coulda, woulda, shouldas ter will be showing the documen- Where does the time go? In less than three weeks I’ll But I am aware that this is nothing short of the recipe your way to treat someone begrudgingly. You can’t avoid tary “Shirley Chisholm: Unbought & have reached the half way mark of my college experience, for an unfulfi lled life so I’m working on it. Because when them forever. You are inevitably going to run into them, Unbossed” directed by Shola Lynch. a point that just two years ago seemed like an eternity the last two years have fl own by quicker than the torna- especially when you are trying to avoid them. And the away. And although the length between years is inargu- does that recently skipped across the state, it is just not probability is extremely high, if not 100 percent, that it RANDY AT VANDY worth it to dote. will make for an awkward situation. So just let it go. Sometimes things don’t work out. For whatever rea- While some have already mastered this technique, Tuesday 4/18 KRISTEN son a relationship fails, a friendship sinks or you just there are many others that will in fact never be able to WILLOUGHBY can’t get a good grade no matter how hard you study. do so. Take ‘em with a grain of salt. We all have fl aws, KEEP all the balls in the air today, While it may seem easy to point fi ngers and place blame, some we’ve embraced and some we continuously deny. ably the same, these next two seem dangerously close to what does that really accomplish? Even if you recognize We have secrets, fears, hopes and personal agendas. It’s it’s International Juggling Day. Learn the fi nish line — gasp — graduation. that you are in some way accountable, taking responsi- human nature. to juggle if you can’t already, and I’m not much of a “live in the moment” person, al- bility for your actions, or lack of, doesn’t mean beating It’s like I read on a Koozie in a Kentucky gas station: though it is a trait I’ve come to envy in others. Too oft en, yourself up about it. “Don’t sweat the petty things, pet the sweaty things.” you’ll surely impress your friends. If I hang on to the “what-could-have-beens,” “what-ifs” and Everyone makes mistakes; it’s the golden rule of Hmmm. Off ensive, yet valuable — my kind of advice. you juggle already, today is a great “what-could-bes.” I dwell over a bombed test and cringe adolescence. Speeding tickets, ruined clothing, broken at the thought of a future paper. I let one unfriendly ges- hearts and drunken idiocy — to a certain extent — are —Kristen Willoughby is a sophomore in the College of day to try out that awesome chain- ture or miscommunication practically consume my exis- all covered under this rule. But it takes way less energy Arts and Science. saw trick you’ve been planning. tence for a day or a week. to forgive, yourself or others, than it does to go out of

Getting it Rites April is National Poetry Month Pick a copy of next Wednesday’s paper for an onslaught of Life coverage on this year’s Rites Since 1996 the Academy of American Poets of Spring festival. We’ll preview the headliners — Ben Folds and My Morning Jacket — and has celebrated April as National Poetry Month. You give you a rundown of every act taking the stage over the weekend. Visit their Web site, www.poets.org, for help You’ll also fi nd: with ways to celebrate, including freebies, • A full schedule of acts and events poems of the day, podcasts and other Should • Some info on the history if Rites of Spring features. • Famous acts who’ve graced Alumni Lawn in year’s past This would be a good time to release • A what-if Rites “Dream Team” assembled from student input your inner poet and see what he or she Know • Other Rites-related content to help you make the most of the weekend can do. You might be surprised. Wednesday, April 12, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler LIFE 7

MUSIC HEALTH Abnormal sleep acts CYHSY!, Lee boost lineup widespread

The Boy Least Likely To BY JON PENNYCUFF BY BEN DOAK LIFE HEALTH WRITER The Best Party Ever LIFE MUSIC WRITER Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Clap Your Hands Say Yeah! With music as Away at sleep-away camp as Matisyahu gripping as their name, CYHSY! is possibly Youth a child, I took several wilderness With less than two weeks before the Rites the most exciting music being written to- survival classes. Th ese classes cul- The Flaming Lips of Spring, we’ll dig into the some of the fi nest day. Coming off a media explosion from last minated in an overnight hike to the At War With The Mystics bands highlighting the festival. Quality and year’s self-titled debut, the Brooklyn-based river. variety is evident in all of the acts, but if you’re band has been taking the indie music scene Th at night I went to sleep on Gomez looking to justify the ticket price, make sure to by storm, eliciting some of the most divisive the side of hill. Late in the night, I How We Operate check out these must-see bands. responses from the music community since stood up and walked far from our Th e Strokes. Josh Rouse campsite. Luckily, one of the lead- Th e story behind the band is the kind that er’s awoke and noticed I was gone. Subtitulo every small time act dreams of. Rising from Ben Lee Soon a search party started look- complete obscurity with the limited aid of ing for me. Th ey found me walking Essex Green Ben Lee is for anyone who loves Ben Folds. music blogs, online music review sites and around, but when they tried to call Cannibal Sea Maybe that statement is unfair to Ben Lee, but online record stores, the band sold upwards of my name, I didn’t respond. I cannot think of a comparison more fl attering Mogwai 45,000 copies of their debut right out of their I had been sleepwalking the to either of them. Both Ben Lee and Ben Folds Mr. Beast manager’s apartment. Without a label or much whole time. In the morning, I was make some of the most dazzlingly catchy, al- publicity, CYHSY! was an immediate success, back in my sleeping bag and did ternative pop-rock melodies these days, and I Band Of Horses drawing massive praise from, it seemed, every not remember or believe the story I think it’s unfortunate that more of Ben Lee’s Everything All The Time critic. was told. I mean, how could I have acclaim and popularity hasn’t reached us from It’s oft en unfair and reductive to explain been asleep but able to walk at the Mates Of State Australia. bands by a list of presumed infl uences or same time? How do such strange Bring It Back Th e comparison between these musical sound-a-likes, but in the distinctive nature sleep behaviors even occur? giants probably starts with their recent col- Quasi of CYHSY!, it seems almost necessary. Th e Most sleepwalking during a laboration as members of Th e Bens, which clearly particular wailing sound of Alec Oun- When The Going Gets Dark person’s lifetime occurs in child- provides a wonderful introduction to both sworth’s vocals elicits a memory of the Talking hood. In fact, sleepwalking during The Go! Team of them. Most recently however, you might Heads’ David Byrne, while their sound might adulthood is oft en a sign of mental Audio Assault Course: College recognize his music from the ever popular Radio Sessions call to mind the driving energy of Arcade Fire. disorder or disease, while that of “Grey’s Anatomy” soundtrack. His contribu- But however aptly these comparisons can help childhood is seen as a pretty nor- Le Volume Courbe tion, “Catch My Disease,” only hints at the us understand their sound, CYHSY! is making mal part of development. I Killed My Best Friend quality of his work. Th e song was taken from a sound distinct to themselves, whether they Sleepwalking generally occurs his latest album Awake is the New Sleep. Th is Hotel Lights sound like a mixture of bands we recognize or during deep, non-REM sleep. A is one of the brightest, most uplift ing albums not. 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Th ere comes a time in every- teemed Napa Valley winemaker, well with any grilled or baked a conundrum, or puzzle, to be ex- $26.99 – Frugal one’s life when good simply will Conundrum consists of a blend of fi sh, chicken, vegetable or light plored and enjoyed by the taster.” MacDoogal’s Wine with issues not suffi ce. Anything from col- fi ve diff erent, unspecifi ed grapes, pasta, but I think its light touch of So, if you are a wine connoisseur, and Liquor Ware- lege graduation to Tom DeLay’s but chardonnay and sauvignon sweetness makes it the perfect ac- you will delight in guessing the house, 701 Division From HEALTH, page 7 WINE COLUMN blanc appear to be predominant companiment to spicy dishes such diff erent grapes that comprise this Street A common myth is that it’s danger- ones. as a chicken burrito or seafood wine. If you aren’t, you will surely $26.99 – The Wine ous to wake up a sleepwalking per- Goodloe Th is wine simply feels good in gumbo. My mouth waters at the delight in the wonderful fruity fl a- Shoppe at Green son. Th e truth is that it is perfectly your mouth, with its pleasant fl a- mere thought. vor of this highly drinkable wine. Hills, 2109 Abbott safe to do so, but it might be dif- Harman vors of ripe pear and honeysuckle While Conundrum pairs won- For your next special occasion, Martin Road fi cult because sleepwalking occurs resignation can turn a regular day that gently stimulate your taste derfully with many kinds of food, I highly recommend Conundrum. $29.99 – West during such a deep sleep. into a special one, and what better buds. Th e aft ertaste leaves you I also love it simply on its own or I’ve got one stored away for gradu- With those of you who have way to celebrate such an occasion, with just a hint of sugar, perfectly with light hors d’oeuvres like Brie ation. Or for the announcement End Discount Li- quors and Wines, roommates, maybe during the whatever the magnitude, than rounding off the wine’s fruitiness. and crackers. of Tom DeLay’s prison sentence. night you have been awoken by 2818 West End with a truly great bottle of wine? Conundrum is an utter pleasure to Conundrum gets its name Whichever comes fi rst. your roommate talking, or worse Conundrum is a tremendous drink; aft er my fi rst sip, I couldn’t from the wine itself and the mys- Avenue yet screaming, in his or her sleep. white wine that is perfect for any help but smile. tery of what grapes it consists of; —Goodloe Harman is a senior in $29.99 – Mr. Whiskers Wines It is not known exactly why we sort of celebration. Produced by Being a bright, fruity white it says on the label that identify- the Blair School of Music and Liquors, 31 White Bridge Road talk in our sleep. Sleep talking can Caymus Vineyards, a highly es- wine, Conundrum pairs quite ing the wine’s diff erent grapes “is be brought on by stress or illness — two things that college students MOVIES know well. Th e speech is generally mum- bled and incoherent, but some times a person may experience a ‘Smoking’ the fi rst great comedy of the year sleep terror. Sleep terrors occur during deep, non-REM sleep. Un- BY ALEX CHRISOPE (David Koechner) form the “Mer- like the sullen and neglected kids almost seems like a contest as to Smith Goes to Washington” for the like nightmares, which are out- LIFE MOVIE WRITER chants of Death Squad.” When of most modern movie divorces, who can pull off the more cynical libertarian set. wardly quiet, a person having a A unique paradox haunts the Nick promises a vast campaign some part of Joey still admires his move. But more importantly the Libertarians seem to have con- sleep terror will have noticeable freedom Americans hold dear. It against youth smoking, his em- father. When Nick notices his son movie never loses its bite or stops quered the arena of riotous topi- body signs such as a feeling and is oft en too easy for us to frame ployers (J.K. Simmons and Robert picking up on his semantic skills, being funny. cal humor in the past ten years; presentation of panic and increased our liberty in terms of the right Duvall) make him do penance by he begins to reconsider his moti- Th e biggest laughs are drawn anti-authoritarian individualism heart rate and blood pressure. Sleep to worship or to speak out against facing their biggest threat — the vation in life and work. from Nick’s meeting with a big is a hallmark of the American nar- terrors are more common in young corruption. But what about the United States government. Cigarettes have been stigma- shot talent agent (Rob Lowe) rative, and the penchant for blast- children but can happen in adults. freedom to slowly kill yourself? Vermont Democratic Senator tized in our culture for some time, when a scene-stealing Adam Bro- ing all kinds of malfeasance makes Sleep talking, on the other hand, Th is freedom is at the heart of Ortolan Finisterre (William H. and the fi lm does not shy away dy gives a grand tour of the feng- this political outlook inherently occurs in people of all ages. the satire “Th ank You for Smok- Macy) is pushing a bill that would from the fl ashy, viral marketing shui’d facility, and Nick and the suited for cathartic comedy. Th is brings me to the sleep be- ing,” and the fi lm’s defense of this smack a skull-and-crossbones tactics or cigarettes’ devastating agent brainstorm a method to put Trey Parker and Matt Stone havior phenomenon that I hate the right makes for bold cinema and sticker on every cigarette pack- eff ect on health. cigarettes back into the hands of have spent the last fi ve seasons of most. You are lying in bed, relaxed biting comedy. Based on the novel age, and the anti-smoking crowd Th ere is a diffi cult scene in movie stars. “South Park” and a feature-length and slightly drowsy. All of a sud- by Christopher Buckley, son of is turning Naylor into their poster which Nick tries to bribe the Marl- But “Th ank You for Smoking,” puppet movie extolling the virtues den, you feel yourself feeling, and conservative writer William F. boy. boro man, dying from years of in- while certainly getting in its digs of personal responsibility and in- you wake up with a startle — a Buckley Jr., “Th ank You for Smok- Meanwhile, Nick beds a re- haling, from speaking out against at the age of modern spin, turns tellectual freedom. Director Jason hypnic jerk. A person is most likely ing” follows the exploits of tobacco porter — a disposable Katie Hol- big tobacco — interestingly, no into a funny sort of defense of Reitman — an avowed libertarian to experience a hypnic jerk during lobbyist Nick Naylor (Aaron Eck- mes — looking for positive cov- one actually smokes in the fi lm, the rights of the indefensible by and son of comedy auteur Ivan — the transition from wakefulness to hardt) as he pushes his clients’ erage. He has weekend custody though it is clear that Nick is a its end. Unfortunately, the movie is certainly a worthy contender to sleep, and hypnic jerks are more deadly products, prior to the large of his impressionable son, Joey smoker. has to deliver a somewhat phony this brand of aiming satirical guns likely to occur if a person is overly class settlements paid out by Big (Cameron Bright) who is mortally For most of the fi lm, Nick and crisis moment for Nick in order to at all 360 degrees. “Th ank You for tired or sleeping uncomfortably. Tobacco in 2002. ashamed of his father, having been his corporate cohorts are por- lead him to his confrontation with Smoking” is the fi rst great comedy It is thought that hypnic jerks Nick and the lobbyists for al- force-fed all the negative cultural trayed as egotistical profi teers or Senator Finisterre; but when the of the year and certainly the most occur because the brain gets con- cohol (Maria Bello) and fi rearms connotations of smoking. But un- soulless spinners. Sometimes it moment arrives, it plays like “Mr. inspiring. fused. As the muscles in the body relax, the brain perceives that the body is falling and tells the body to FOOD catch itself, hence the jerking reac- tion. Th e twitching movement tells the body to stay functioning and Take advantage of campus grills with recipes wake up. It’s funny. Sleep is supposed to be this easy thing that we can just Grilled portabella mushrooms Slice and serve. BY STEPHANIE YEWDELL Remove steak from marinade and 8 ears of corn slip into whenever given the oppor- LIFE FOOD WRITER are an excellent vegetarian option, Are you in the mood for a pat dry with paper towel. unsalted butter tunity, but so many strange things Th e weather is warming up. Th e and a refreshing change from the healthy serving of protein? Steak Grill or broil steak to desired salt can go wrong if the conditions are sun is out for longer. It is now time hamburger: on the grill will satisfy that crav- degree of doneness. Pour mari- Preheat grill. Peel away the not just right. It just shows how to take advantage of the South- ing: Portabella mushroom caps nade into a saucepan and simmer outer husk without actually re- important sleep is to the body. If ern school we all attend. As you 1/4 cup of olive oil 1/2 pound fl ank steak over medium high heat until the moving it. Remove the inner silky it were up to me, sleep would take may have noticed, Vanderbilt has 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, fi nely chopped liquid is syrupy. Add the 2 table- threads and then wrap the outer precedence over homework and be charcoal grills all around cam- 1 whole shallot fi nely chopped ground black pepper spoons cold butter to syrup and husk back around the ear. Soak an excuse for why homework was pus. Nothing accompanies warm 1 clove garlic fi nely chopped 1 cup Balsamic vinegar swirl to melt butter. Slice steak the ears in water for 10 minutes, left uncompleted. Only in a dream weather better than a barbeque 2 tablespoons butter across the grain in thin slices and place on the grill and let sit for 15 world. with friends. It is a great time to Remove mushroom stems and serve with Balsamic sauce. to 20 minutes. Brush with butter As for me, I think it is time for a appreciate the weather when it is wipe caps clean with a damp paper Trim steak of excess fat. Rub and sprinkle with salt. quick nap before class. sunny and bond with your friends. towel. Combine oil, vinegar, shal- steak with garlic and pepper. Place Grilled entrees are best when Although hotdogs and hamburgers lots and garlic. Turn mushrooms steak into a glass baking dish and accompanied by a summer favor- Now get in your car and drive —Jon Pennycuff is a senior in the are a great option, they can become on their backs, with dark gill-like pour vinegar over steak. Marinate ite such as corn. 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MUSIC Music recommendations for your Rites-weary souls

BY BRANDON DUNCAN Stone Jack Jones at Springwater, Fruit Bats at the Mercy Lounge, Sun- Bonnie “Prince” Billy at the Mercy The Robot Ate Me at 310 Chestnut LIFE MUSIC WRITER Friday April 14, 9 p.m., ages 21+ day April 23, 8:30 p.m., $12, ages 18+ Lounge, Tuesday May 2, 8:30 p.m., St., Tuesday, May 9, 9 p.m. As the Rites of Spring music festival $15, ages 18+ Ryland Bouchard, the songwriter looms overhead Alumni Lawn like some Stone Jack Jones plays the sort Hailing from that smart music me- Bonnie “Prince” Billy, or Will Oldham, behind lo-fi experimental pop band top-heavy zeppelin, many on-looking of alt-country, anti-folk songs that tropolis of Chicago, Ill., Fruit Bats write also known by the monikers Palace, Pal- Th e Robot Ate Me, has a knack for students seem to be asking, “Will it fl y?” seem to be taking root as the new either really catchy folk songs or vaguely ace Music and Bonnie Billy, is a guy with disturbing his listeners. His songs are Th ough the line-up this year is perhaps “American” music. Jones sings with a folky pop songs. It doesn’t really matter a beard to the general public, but to the at times idiosyncratic and quirky, at more promising than the last festival tired gruff ness that just sinks into the what the songs are labeled, though. All underground, art and indie communities, times gleefully macabre, but they are — mere mention of the name Ben Folds landscape of his murky instrumenta- that matters is that Spelled in Bones, the he’s really something of a legend. Myriad never standard pop songs. By taking turns college kids’ hearts afl utter — one tion. Th is is the stuff that reminds us group’s most recent album, ended up on releases and collaborations have long es- on a diverse palette of instrumenta- has to wonder if it will attract anyone of the beauty in the mundane and the a ton of critics’ best of 2005 summaries, tablished Mr. Oldham as a prodigious tion — really, nothing that squeaks or besides students with its ghastly ticket dissonant and the ugly. For a while and for good reason. Th ink of a sort songwriter. 1999’s I See a Darkness may squeals is off limits — Bouchard can prices. Th ose with high anxiety may Jones has been in Nashville working of Shins with far too much dignity to be Oldham’s masterwork — Johnny Cash transform a catchy love song into a want to look away toward things a bit with Patty Griffi n, who sings on the have Natalie Portman pretending to like covered a song from this album — but last surreal, sometimes fairy tale-like ex- less nerve-racking, and this writer, who recent album Bluefolk and provides them. Yes, that’s exactly what this band year’s collaboration with Matt Sweeney perience. Before tracking down the is certainly not referring to himself, has a stunning if disquieting compliment is like. From the get-go the Chicago ex- titled Superwolf garnered a more-than-fair non-venue in which Th e Robot Ate just the ticket — pun intended. Here are to Jones’ drone. Th ese are not summer perimental folk delinquents of Califone amount of acclaim. As the semester is com- Me is performing at, stop by Grimey’s some concert recommendations that pop tunes, but something like apoca- have been encouraging Fruit Bats to ing to a close, make sure not to miss Old- at 6 p.m. to see the band play an in- have nothing to do with Rites of Spring: lyptic folk songs that terrify as much make music, and if Califone likes them, ham taking the stage to play his celebrated store set. as they entrance. well, you probably should too. brand of rustic, haunted folk songs. Fashion: Nashville off ers wide range of hip shopping spots From FASHION, page 6 Pangaea Pieces Vintage Clothing The Athlete’s House 1721 21st Ave. 211 Louise Ave. 1700 Portland Ave. Ph: 615-292-4188 Ph: 615-329-3537 Ph: 615-298-4495 What to expect: Here you will fi nd great prices for stylish What to expect: Pieces is the quintessential Nashville What to expect: The Athlete’s House is perfectly situated jewelry and decorations to accentuate your dorm room. vintage store. No matter what the theme of the party, by Belmont University. If you are someone who runs Pangaea’s accessories are very funky, Bohemian and you are sure to fi nd what you imagined at Pieces. They frequently, you should go to make sure you are wearing exotic. Pangaea also sells clothes and features Free have a variety of go-go boots, hippie outfi ts, fl apper and the right type of running shoes for your feet. The People. Some of my personal favorites are the scented disco dresses. You can rent or purchase their costumes. Athlete’s House is the ideal running store to check out candles and decorative mirrors they sell. for running shoes, carrying Nike, Asics and Adidas to Flashback name a few. Also you can buy some cute new workout 2204 Elliston Pl. clothes to go with your shoes if you so desire! Ph: 615-321-5326 What to expect: Whether you like to dress in vintage clothing on a regular basis or are in dire need of a costume for this weekend’s disco party, Flashback is the place to go. 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Thank you for a great year, Commodores! Check out the complete State of the Student Governmentt online.

SGA’s Signature Events: • Freshman Move-In Day • Football Tailgates • Breakfast with Kirkland • Homecoming Float • Community Service Outreach Day New SGA Events This Year: • Tulane visiting student dinner • Freshmen Commons Groundbreaking & Common Ground Executive Board • SGA & Interhall Inaugural Holiday Party SGA Services: • VandyVans – over 50,000 riders last semester! • Holiday Airport Shuttles • Weekend Kroger/Target Shuttles • VandySwap (online textbook trading) www.vandyswap.net • VandyRides (online rideboard) www.vandyrides.net Events & Co-sponsorships:

• Ghandi Week with Masala-SACE • IMPACT Symposium • Blair Witch Project sponsored by Blair • Maya Angelou sponsored by VU Council Speakers Committee • A&S Council Peer Mentoring Program • Jessica Heron KKG Scholarship • E-Council Peer Mentoring Program • Dance Marathon • Katrina Relief and Campus Car Wash • SPEAR Recycling proposal • Red Cross Donations • Earth Day • Asian Pacifi c Heritage Month • Israel Festival sponsored by AASA • Global Reading Room publication • Peabody Council Hanging of the sponsorship Green

Issues we continue to fi ght for: • El Evaluation i of fhDdWk the Dead Week policies, lii extension of Drop/Add, early posting of course syllabi • VUPrint Quota for every student

Want to get involved? Apply for next year’s appointed Executive Board and Committee Co-chair positions at: www.vanderbilt.edu/sga 12 The Vanderbilt Hustler | Wednesday, April 12, 2006