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THETHE VVOICEOICE OOFF VVANDERBILTANDERBILT SSINCEINCE 11888888 FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2007 • 119 TH YEAR, NO. 23 THE WALL Agreement compiled by KRISTEN CHMIELEWSKI TODAY MESA Night serves up Operation Smile reached after information session Operation Smile will hold its last six months of information session today at 5:30 p.m. pre-break food, fun in the Community negotiations Partnership House. Go to learn about the events, applying to be Vanderbilt base pay to on the board, going increase to $10 an hour to Ireland and what you can to do help. over two years.

by ALLISON SMITH News Editor SATURDAY, MARCH 3 Undergraduate Vanderbilt and the union representing residence halls close approximately 600 of Vanderbilt’s lowest-paid All undergraduate workers have reached a tentative agreement residence halls on a three-year contract. will close at 9 a.m. Th e new contract will bring the base pay for Students must visit Vanderbilt’s lowest-paid workers up to $10 an the Offi ce of Housing hour within the next two years. and Residential Th e workers at the bottom Education Web site of the pay scale currently to register for room receive $7.55 an hour at access during spring Vanderbilt. break. Members of the Laborers International Union of North America are expected to approve the contract at WORSHAM TUESDAY, MARCH 6 5 p.m. today in the Parthenon Room of the Grand Chili Cook-off Marriott Hotel adjacent to campus. benefi t “Overall, we are pleased with the The Vanderbilt agreement,” said Beau Worsham, the union Postdoctoral representative in Vanderbilt’s negotiations. Association presents “It represents money the university said The Grand Chili Cook- would not be forthcoming.” off held at 11:30 a.m. In order to make the fi nal off er available, in the Light Hall third ADAM SETREN / The Vanderbilt Hustler Vanderbilt administrators shifted $1 million Students and faculty members in attendance at MESA Night Thursday evening in the Student Life Center enjoy the free Middle Eastern food provided at the event. The annual from academic programs and fi nancial aid. fl oor Medical Student showcase of Middle Eastern culture features food and dancing. Lounge to benefi t Vanderbilt spokesperson Mike Schoenfeld The Leukemia and said this money reallocation should not Lymphoma Society. impact Vanderbilt’s “continued momentum.” Participants will “Vanderbilt constantly reprioritizes to rank their favorite Gees informs board of respond to new needs,” Schoenfeld said. chili recipes. A $10 “Th is will not and should not aff ect forward donation is requested momentum. Nevertheless, a million less at the door. dollars spent on those programs …” agreement to seek divorce Negotiations between the union and Vanderbilt began in September and ended by ALLISON SMITH but it seems diffi cult because he’s residence, Braeburn. Wednesday with the help of a federal WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 News Editor both a public person, so everything Asked then about the possibility negotiator. ‘Flock of Dodos’ he does is campus news, but he is of divorce by Th e Hustler, the In January, the union vetoed Vanderbilt’s screening Students are beginning to respond also a human being, so we should chancellor responded that it was not fi nal off er, which also established a base rate A free screening of to the divorce of Chancellor Gordon give him respect for his own personal on the table. of $10 an hour within the second year of the the light-hearted Gee and his wife, Constance. Th e matters,” he said. “No, no, no, no. I mean, we work contract and a 3 percent across-the-board “Flock of Dodos: chancellor informed the Board of every day on our relationship, increase. Th e union voted against the contract The Evolution Trust Wednesday morning of his marriage is a long-time relationship, because they did not receive the 4 percent — Intelligent Design divorce. and we work very hard at it,” he said across-the-board increase they believed they Circus” will be off ered “Constance and I have agreed in the interview. deserved. at the Watkins School to seek a divorce,” Gee said in a Senior Nathan Starke said he does Th e current contract would provide an of Art and Design at statement released Wednesday not see a direct connection between increase of 3 percent in the fi rst year of the 2298 MetroCenter morning to Th e Vanderbilt Hustler. the article and the Gees’ divorce. contract and an increase of 3.5 percent in Blvd. at 7:30 p.m. “While this is a diffi cult decision, we “My initial reaction is that it the second and third years of the agreement, A short panel remain committed to each other’s defi nitely does have something closer to the union’s original goal of 4 GORDON GEE CONSTANCE GEE discussion will follow happiness and success. I ask that to do with the Wall Street Journal percent. the fi lm. you respect our privacy regarding Vanderbilt spokesperson Mike article, but on second thought, I It also allows for the implementation of a this issue.” Schoenfeld is confi dent the divorce think that the article was indicative new program that will provide opportunities Constance Gee, an associate will not have an eff ect on the of larger problems, probably not a for lower-paid employees to earn additional professor for public policy and chancellor’s career at Vanderbilt. direct cause and eff ect,” he said. pay increases based on service and TUESDAY, MARCH 13 education, fi led for divorce Tuesday, “It is, of course, a diffi cult personal Sophomore Andrew Mazey said performance and includes increases in shift Affi rmative action citing “irreconcilable diff erences.” decision for him, but Chancellor Gee he thinks the divorce is unrelated to diff erentials and on-call pay. debate Rose Palermo, Constance Gee’s is deeply committed to Vanderbilt’s the Wall Street Journal article. “We are committed to bring all workers up Dean of Students attorney, declined to comment. success and is eager to continue “I look up to Chancellor Gee and to living wage,” Worsham said. “We are a lot Mark Bandas will Th e chancellor, who holds an building on the extraordinary consider him a role model for myself closer to our goal. We couldn’t accomplish moderate six approval rating of 84 percent with progress that has occurred over the and the rest of the student body,” everything that we wanted this year, but panelists as they students according to a scientifi c poll past six years in every part of our Mazey said. “I feel bad that this is through all the trials and tribulations, we have discuss affi rmative conducted by Th e Vanderbilt Hustler mission,” Schoenfeld said. happening to him, and hope it works reached an agreement we can recommend action from 7 to in October, has received support Some people speculate if out for the best in the end. Honestly, to our membership, and we believe it will be 9 p.m. in Furman from the student body. Constance Gee will continue to I don’t think it has anything to do approved.” Hall, Room 114. The “Obviously divorce is never a teach at Vanderbilt once the divorce with the Wall Street Journal article.” Grounded in the idea that someone who Mayfi eld Forum, the good thing, and it’s too bad he is is fi nalized. Gordon and Constance Gee were works full time should not have to live in residents of Mayfi eld in the public eye,” said sophomore Five calls and detailed messages married in 1994 in Salt Lake City, poverty or rely on public assistance, the living 10, are sponsoring Caroline Hull. “It must have be hard to her university phone number Utah. Th eir marriage produced no wage is calculated diff erently by supporters the event. with so much publicity surrounding went unanswered. children; however, Gordon Gee for every city. their marriage.” Th e split comes fi ve months has a daughter, Rebekah Gee, from Th e living wage in Nashville, as calculated Junior Dave Silverstein was not after a report in Th e Wall Street a previous marriage to the late in 2005 by the student-led Living Income for Compiled by staff from various aware of the divorce before asked for Journal addressed Constance Elizabeth Gee. ■ Vanderbilt Employees organization, is $10.18 sources. Check out http://calendar.vanderbilt.edu a comment. Gee’s use of marijuana in the —Christine Baccich contributed an hour or $42,336 a year for a dual-income for more events. “I don’t have much information, chancellor’s university-owned reporting to this article. family of four. ■

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WEATHER compiled by KRISTEN CHMIELEWSKI IN THE KNOW TODAY The news you need — in brief compiled by KRISTEN CHMIELEWSKI Alumna bathes in WORLD South Africa proposes culling elephant population to slow growth media spotlight Th e environmental minister of South Africa announced a series of measures to slow the rate of population growth MostlyMostly SunnySunny, 59/35 amongst elephants in national parks. Th e elephant population of over 20,000 is now growing at a rate of more than 6 percent per year, creating biodiversity after winning issues in the wildlife parks that pepper the country. “I would have preferred not to consider the options of SATURDAY both culling and contraception,” Environment Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk told reporters Wednesday. He later stated slaughter would be only a last resort. Dove competition Th e news followed months of impassioned debate, with some conservationists arguing that overall biodiversity should take priority, and animal welfare groups outraged at the prospect of slaughter. It also comes as herds elsewhere on the continent face BEHINDBEHIND PartlyPartly Cloudy, 50/27 extinction as a result of the massive increase in poaching for ivory. However, the nation’s overall success in bringing African elephants from extinction has reached a level in THETHE which elephant populations will double by 2020. Th e country culled nearly 15,000 elephants between 1967 SUNDAY and 1994. Without the cull, the population would have SCENESSCENES reached 80,000, according to park estimates. Environmentalist groups and concerned parties have until May 4 to comment and attempt to augment the proposals. Things you can’t fi nd SOURCE: AP Things you can’t fi nd outout aboutabout Miller’sMiller’s adad South Korea appeals to North Korea just by watching it: Th e fi rst cabinet-level meetings in seven months between just by watching it: the Koreas began in Pyongyang Tuesday. Th ey start on the MostlyMostly SunnySunny, 45/28 heels of the landmark international nuclear agreement. South Korea is attempting to get a fi rmer North Korean —Miller submitted two commitment to the nuclear agreement made this past ads to the Dove com- week, calling for the North to shut down its nuclear reactor petition. The fi rst, called MONDAY in 60 days in exchange for aid. “Three Real Beauties,” North Korean offi cials have skirted away from discussing the nuclear issue with the South, believing it is a matter featured Miller dressed between itself and the United States only. as three “real women” Instead they have focused dialog on economic — a fl ower child, a cooperation, aid such as fertilizer and rice, and reuniting party girl and an athlete families still separated since the Korean War of 1950-1953. — one for each variety Despite this refusal of nuclear dialog and ambitions, the North has taken steps to show its commitment to of body wash. SunnySunny, 55/33 the nuclear deal, including an invitation to U.N. nuclear “I thought that was inspectors to verify the shutdown of their nuclear reactor. pretty good, and I was Th e South has asked the North to stop interfering in its content to stop after own politics, acknowledging the recent rhetoric by North that,” Miller said. “I threw Korean offi cials against the main opposition party in Seoul. VUPD CRIME LOG the other together in a compiled by KRISTEN CHMIELEWSKI North Korean Senior Cabinet Councilor Kwon Ho Ung defended the country’s missile tests in July, calling them an couple afternoons, and There is no crime to report. exercise in a “legitimate right for self-defense as a sovereign that was the one that nation.” SOURCE: AP ended up being picked.”

Check out http://police.vanderbilt.edu/ crimelog.htm for complete listings. NATION San Diego diocese files Chapter 11 —Miller made her win- SERVICE GUIDE Th e Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego fi led for bankruptcy late Tuesday, a few hours before the fi rst of ning ad in her parents’ The Vanderbilt Hustler (ISSN 0042-2517), the student newspa- over 140 scheduled trials accusing priests of sexual abuse. shower at their house per of Vanderbilt University, is pub- Th e diocese claimed over $95 million in property holdings in Sherman Oaks, Calif. lished every Monday, Wednesday and over $60 million in liquid assets. PHOTOS PROVIDED Miller’s mother fi lmed and Friday during the academic Diocese lawyers and plaintiff s were unable to reach a Lindsay Miller, a 2006 graduate, asked, “‘Cause what is better than knowing you’re beauti- year except for during exam peri- her. “She turned into a ods and vacations. The paper is not settlement during two days of negotiations in Los Angeles ful, even when no one is looking?” in her winning Dove commercial. printed during summer break. Superior Court. ruthless director,” Miller The Vanderbilt Hustler allocates Bishop Robert H. Brom posted in an open letter earlier Lindsay Miller, 2006 graduate, said. “She was scream- one issue of the newspaper to this week that the decision was made due to damage ing, ‘Suds, more suds!’” each student and is available at commercial airs during the Oscars. various points on campus for free. awards from earlier trials that could potentially deplete Additional copies are $.50 each. “diocesan and insurance resources” and could leave by ANNE MALINEE The Vanderbilt Hustler is a nothing for the remaining victims. Staff Reporter division of Vanderbilt Student Th e trial, originally scheduled to begin last Wednesday, Communications, Inc. Copyright dealt with a woman’s accusation that a priest forced —What song is Miller © 2004 Vanderbilt Student Com- Vanderbilt alumna Lindsay Miller continues to bathe in munications. her to have sex when she was 17. Th e fi ling late Tuesday the media spotlight after her winning commercial in a Dove belting into her pink LOCATION automatically halted court proceedings for the following ad contest premiered during the Oscars Sunday night. hairbrush? It’s Kelly The Hustler offi ces are in 130 day. Miller, 22, has appeared on Good Morning America, Clarkson’s “Since You’ve Sarratt Student Center on the Plaintiff s accuse the diocese of using the bankruptcy Access Hollywood and the MySpace home page since her Vanderbilt University Campus. Been Gone.” Address postal mail to VU Station fi ling as a way to keep details of the upcoming trial from 30-second spot for Dove Cream Oil Body Wash was selected B 351504, Nashville, Tenn. 37235- the public. from more than 1,000 entries to be the newest ad in Dove’s 1504. Four other dioceses have fi led for bankruptcy protection, “Real Women” campaign. AFFILIATIONS with one emerging from bankruptcy and two awaiting “Th e media attention has been amazing, The Hustler is a member of the As- fi nal approval. and, thankfully, it’s all been in a really sociated Collegiate Press, Colum- —Dove Cream Oil Body SOURCE: AP positive direction,” Miller said during a phone interview bia Scholastic Press Association, Wash wasn’t in stores College Newspaper Business and Wednesday. Advertising Managers, Southern CAMPUS “Th ank you very much for all the Facebook posts,” she yet when Miller made University Newspapers and the said, laughing. her ad, but the longtime Southeastern Journalism Confer- CD to fight HIV/AIDS compiled by noted ence and is an associate member Miller’s ad, entitled "Knowing You're Beautiful" features user of Dove products of the Associated Press. Vanderbilt ethnomusicologist the 2006 graduate sudsing, singing and dancing in the had no problem endors- TO ADVERTISE shower. A new album of music from Uganda compiled by a ing the cleanser anyway. Display ads: (615) 322-4237 or Vanderbilt ethnomusicologist is being released as part of "’Cause what's better than knowing you're beautiful, even e-mail advertising@vanderbilthu when no one's looking?" Miller asks in the ad, which she “I couldn’t do that for stler.com the effort to combat HIV/AIDS. Display fax: (615) 322-3762 “Singing for Life: Songs of Hope, Healing, and HIV/AIDS fi lmed in her parents’ shower at their home in Sherman many companies,” said Offi ce hours are 10 a.m. — 5 p.m., in Uganda” was released on Feb. 20. Compiled by Greg Oaks, Calif. Miller, who added that Monday — Friday Barz, associate professor of ethnomusicology in the Blair Miller, an assistant production coordinator at a TV she is passionate about Visit us online at http://www. production company in Santa Monica, Calif., found out she vscmedia.org/advertising.html School of Music, the CD shares the title with a 2006 book was a fi nalist in the Dove competition on Jan. 31. the brand. TO REPORT A NEWS ITEM he wrote about the role music and storytelling is playing Campus news: Call 322-2424 or e- in efforts to halt the spread of HIV/AIDS in Africa. Last weekend Miller and two other fi nalists, Jannette mail [email protected] “Sonically, it’s a luxurious experience,” Barz said. Bloom of Boston, Mass., and Karen Blanchette of Lake Entertainment news: Call 343-0967 “When you get the broader perspective, the experience Elsinore, Calif., met in Los Angeles, where Dove treated them or e-mail vibe@vanderbilthustler. to “Hollywood-style” pampering, including shopping and a com is elevated to a powerful understanding of the healing —How did Miller make spa trip, before they gathered for an Oscar viewing party. Sports results: Call 343-0967 or e- potential that can be unleashed when the arts and all those suds if she did mail [email protected] medicine combine efforts.” Miller said the three fi nalists, who formed “a mini- CORRECTIONS Barz has studied the role of the arts in combating sisterhood united by this contest,” held hands as they not use body wash? She The Hustler strives for accuracy HIV/AIDS in Africa since 1999. HIV infection rates have watched “Grey’s Anatomy” star Sara Ramirez announce used shampoo. and fairness and will correct errors the winner of the fi rst place cash prize during a commercial of substance. See our correction fallen from 30 percent to 5 percent in Uganda over the policy on the Opinion page for past decade, and Barz argues that efforts to convey good break. information about notifying us. information by storytellers, dancers, musicians and other “Th ere was a little crying,” Miller said. “It was mostly shock PRINTER artists have played a prominent role in that success. and surprise.” The Hustler is printed at Franklin The emerging field of medical ethnomusicology A media blitz followed the announcement, but Miller, a —Now that she has Web Printing Company in Franklin, former station manager for Vanderbilt Television, said her sampled all the varieties Tenn. was born of the work of Barz and others. Medical experience hosting SexRX, a live VTV show in which Miller SUBSCRIPTION RATES ethnomusicology seeks to fight disease by combining Dove Cream Oil Body Call (615) 343-3064 9 a.m. — 5 the efforts of doctors and other health care workers with fi elded relationship questions from callers, helped prepare Wash (Miller says she p.m., Monday — Friday. her. anthropologists, music specialists and public heath currently has “maybe 40 One semester’s delivery via U.S. policy makers. “VTV taught me well,” she said. Postal Service is available for $125 Miller, a Russian and psychology major and philosophy bottles” in her house), or $200 per year. Checks should be Proceeds from “Singing for Life” will go to two made payable to The Vanderbilt agencies in Uganda: Meeting Point and the Integrated minor, hopes her win will open up more career opportunities what kind is her favor- Hustler. Development and AIDS Concern. in video editing. ite? “I think I’m an Ultra BACK ISSUES SOURCE: VANDERBILT NEWS SERVICE “It’s certainly a good point to put on my resume,” Miller Rich girl,” Miller said. Back issues are available in Sarratt said. “At the very least, it was an awesome weekend, and it’s 130 during business hours. given me a little spring in my step.” ■ www.insidevandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Friday, March 2, 2007 3 Seniors balance work, play ASB groups to complete service projects this week Brick House group to visit, volunteer at Anthony House in Zellwood, Fla. over break. by ALLISON SMITH News Editor

“Does anyone have any Z-loves?” junior Laura Kim asks, part-laughing with the 10 members of her Alternative Spring Break group, Brick House. Kim created “Z-loves” as a way to reward site members for good deeds done for each other. After two months of weekly meetings, the group of once-strangers, ranging from freshmen to seniors, has their own language. The group will depart Vanderbilt at 6 a.m. Saturday for a 12-hour drive to Zellwood, Fla., to participate in a weeklong service project, which includes repairing an old trailer. Brick House is one of 35 ASB groups that will participate in service projects across North America this spring break. Now in its 20th year, ASB has expanded become the largest student organization on campus, with approximately 400 participants this year. TYLER HAGEN / The Vanderbilt Hustler ASB Co-President Becca Carson said ASB is unique Senior Sarah Brooks enjoys the warm weather and slacklines outside Rand Wednesday afternoon as she talks on her cell phone. from other service organizations on campus because it emphasizes reflection and education in addition to service. “There is a lot of emphasis put on how you can affect the Safe Spring Break week promotes issue, not necessarily during the week, but after as well,” she said. Carson said another distinctive aspect of ASB is that it greater student responsibility brings students from different parts of campus together. The site-selection process begins each April, 11 months by CHRISTINE BACCICH Mature Management of Alcohol. Jeanine Atkinson, director of the in advance. Site leaders were chosen in October, and the Contributing Reporter “We’re not saying you can’t drink,” Office of Alcohol, Tobacco & Other individual groups started to meet weekly in January. she said. “Just drink responsibly and Drug Prevention, said she thinks In order to participate in ASB, students must go through Students and faculty gave away be aware of your actions.” drowsy driving is something students an application and interview process and sign a contract about 500 bags containing condom Sophomore Erin Blake picked do not always think of as a potential promising not to use drugs or alcohol during the week of key chains, informational packets up a bag during lunch from a table health concern. spring break. The program has become so popular that it and health supplies from Vanderbilt stationed outside Rand. “They stay up all night to study for must put many applicants on a waiting list. Health Services this week on the Wall. “I think it’s really great that they midterms, then get into the car and As the final trip meeting winds down, the Brick House Since 2001, Safe Spring Break week are concerned with our health and drive off,” she said. “They don’t realize participants talk about their anticipations for the week. has aimed to educate students to safety,” Blake said. “From sunburns this can be just as impairing as drunk “I think part of it is having a random experience in that act safely and make smart decisions to sex, they seem to have covered all driving.” you don’t know what you’re going to get out of it,” said during spring break. the bases.” The Office of Alcohol, Tobacco & junior Kristen Hoevel. “I think all of us go in thinking we’re The goal of this project is not to tell The pamphlets include information Other Drug Prevention’s Wellness going to get something great out of it, but don’t know what students that they should not go on on dehydration, hangovers and safe Program, the Vanderbilt Cancer it is.” spring break, said sophomore Morgan sex, as well as lesser-known issues, Society and GAMMA sponsored the –Listen to ASB group Brick House explain their Brooks, a member of Greeks Advocating such as drowsy driving. weeklong event. ■ site and talk about their upcoming trip on: Social Security numbers no longer required for Acorn

by SYDNEY WILMER freshman Leslie Kelly. “You can’t really Senior Reporter protest something like that.” “We are working to change the system to Vanderbilt libraries connected to Acorn protect identity of students,” said Tim Getsay, will no longer require students and faculty assistant vice chancellor for management to log into the system with their Social information systems. “It has been a key Security numbers. The new policy follows issue because the number is a very personal a campus-wide effort to move away from code that is linked to credit and other kinds the use of Social Security numbers for of identification. We want to do everything identification, Vanderbilt spokesperson we can to avoid exposing that number to Mike Schoenfeld said. anyone who is not that person.” Schoenfeld and Jody Combs, director Getsay said the school is considering of the digital library, said these measures, implementing a student ID number, though purely precautionary, are different from students’ Social Security necessary. numbers. “I have not heard of any (identity theft) This would mean students asked to fill in cases that have resulted from information the last four digits of their Social Security that came from the Vanderbilt site,” number on scantrons for multiple choice Schoenfeld said. “We take protection very tests, would use a different, dubbed code. seriously, and we have been fortunate “We want to remove this information from that we haven’t had any major security student bills and other printed documents,” breaches.” Getsay said. The new policy will allow students to view Matt Hall, assistant vice chancellor for the status of checked-out items, recalls Information Technology Services, said and late fees without divulging their Social VUnetIDs are currently used in 472 systems, Security number. Faculty members can so the process of changing the identification also now request the delivery of books to system would be very slow. the libraries nearest to them. Combs agreed that the process of “We have been working for a number of changing the identification systems is a years in every way possible to eliminate difficult. “There have been a number of the use of Social Security numbers for hurdles and we have to clear them one at a identification,” Combs said. “Now patrons time,” he said. can use their VUnetID to log onto Acorn.” “Vandy by nature has a lot of different Sophomore Alicia Davis said after her systems for data,” Schoenfeld said. “They checkbook was stolen from her Lupton don’t all talk to each other, so (consolidation) double last year, she is more concerned is a laborious process.” about giving out her Social Security Though Schoenfeld said the university is number. moving in a direction to eliminate the need “I know on at least one chemistry test for Social Security number identification, I was asked to give my name and Social he cannot foresee a system that does not Security number,” Davis said. “That makes rely on them in some way. me nervous.” “I would venture that some systems will “If I have to write my Social Security always require Social Security numbers, if number on a test, it doesn’t bother me,” only for law and tax purposes,” he said. said freshman Isi Lombrozo, “but we aren’t “It is great that people are aware of the really given a choice anyway.” importance of this topic,” Getsay said. “It “I gave out my Social Security number is going to take a lot of people to change at the Munchie because I wanted to a system that is so pervasive. It is going to put something on my meal plan that I take some time, but we are going to have to accidentally put on meal money,” said be aggressive.” ■ 4 Friday, March 2, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com OPINIONOPINION THE OUR VIEW COLUMN VANDERBILT HUSTLER Break provides myriad of opportunities University Editorial Board Much has been said about Alternative Spring Even if one’s ambitions are set somewhat Break. ASB is indeed a wonderful opportunity lower, opportunities continue to abound. Read a experience GLENNA DEROY for service and community, but what of those handful of the great novels of the 20th century. Editor-in-Chief pursuing a Traditional Spring Break? Write a great, if short, novel of the 21st century. ALLISON SMITH Not traveling to a distant locale in order to Start working out regularly. Start a flamewar of fails to provide perform community service does not necessarily legendary scope on InsideVandy.com. See old News Editor translate into loafing around, being surly and friends and make new ones. Grow an extravagant CEAF LEWIS holding ill-advised tequila shot contests, and mustache and matching goatee. universally Opinion Editor there are in fact many wonderful opportunities If you become extremely desperate to for self-development no matter where one may accomplish something, finish the class reading JARRED AMATO find herself next week. assignments you have neglected all semester. Sports Editor The obvious advantage of spring break is the The break is only seven days, but the possibilities optimal exhilarating freedom from classes, tests and are endless. DARCY NEWELL papers. This in turn translates into vast amounts There are also those for whom ambition burns Life Editor of free time to be employed in an awe-inspiring less brightly during breaks and holidays, and this opportunities NICOLE FLOYD manner. is perfectly fine as well. This is not to say that the First, Vanderbilt University counts among its above tequila shot contests are anything even THE FORUM Focus Editor Group Columnist alumni very few, if any, world-record holders. close to a fine idea, but there is something to be A week of rest provides the perfect opportunity said for decompressing, relaxing and recharging STAFF to begin curdling The World’s Largest Wheel of prior to the stresses of the second half of the We have all heard the statistics Cheese or to begin eating entire hams in single semester. Spend time with family and friends, concerning average annual earnings News Editor Allison Smith sittings on a quest to seize the imperial diadem because it will not be an option during final for college graduates compared of The World’s Fattest Man. Some new- and exams. to those of adults with only a high Asst. News Editors Eve Attermann high-profile, if grotesque, records under the No matter what path you pursue, make it a happy school diploma. Adults with at least Kristen Chmielewski university’s belt would improve Vanderbilt’s one. There are very few things more demoralizing a bachelor’s degree earn nearly twice Harish Krishnamoorthi image tremendously. than an unsatisfactory spring break. as much annually on average than Opinion Editor adults without a degree. According to Ceaf Lewis the Boston Globe, college graduates’ Sports Editor careers will provide them with about Jarred Amato $1 million more over the course of a lifetime than high school graduates. Life Editor Darcy Newell Taken by themselves, these figures make a college education seem like Asst. Life Editor Cappi Williamson the only logical choice for fresh high school graduates. However, there is Focus Editor a downside to this option for many Nicole Floyd students. Asst. Focus Editor Many students must take out loans Sydney Wilmer and go into tremendous amounts Technology Editor of debt in order to put themselves Jon Ahlbin through school. Is this debt worth the Supervising Copy Editors opportunities that a college degree Sara Gast will give them? If college is viewed Elizabeth Middlebrooks solely as a financial investment, then Copy Editors the answer is no, according to Daniel Emily Agostino S. Cheever Jr., president of Simmons Medora Brown Cory Cox College in Boston. Ashley Evans Addressing the $1 million difference Garrett Faulkner in college graduates’ average lifetime Keegan Gabel earnings he writes, “The same college Jessica Pack tuition investment in the stock market Amy Roebuck Martiez Sanders would yield more than $2 million over that same period, (so) we had better Senior Reporters Christina England insist the value of higher education be Will Gibbons measured in more than cost terms.” Sydney Wilmer Terrence Nowicki—MCT Please see FORUM, page 5 InsideVandy Director Anne Malinee LETTER COLUMN InsideVandy Multimedia Editors Ben Gotow Quiznos Chris Thompson Lent provides opportunities for Marketing Director George Fischer nutritional Advertising Manager spiritual growth and learning David Fotouhi Advertising Staff To the Editor: any Skittle induced sugar high. tasty as they might be, if that Angela Booker facts provided Justin Gonzales I think that Andrew Solomon I can see my fellow classmates denial is not also coupled with Emily Lineberger was completely wrong in his for the wonderful people they a change in attitude or behavior. column article about Lenten are instead of seeing them as This deprivation must in some InsideVandy Marketing sacrifices (“Lenten sacrifices evildoers who wish to steal my way teach us something about prove sub-par Sarah Baker must go beyond candy, Coke,” Skittles. Frankly, while free of at ourselves or at least strengthen Adie Willey SCOTT GREER James Zhao Feb. 23). How dare he say that least one of my obsessions, I am some aspect of our faith in giving up Skittles for Lent is for now able to experience the true order for Lent to actually mean Columnist Art Director third graders! beauty of the season of Lent: anything. Otherwise, it’s just time Last September, The Hustler Matt Radford Solomon apparently does spiritual growth. to complain about all the things printed a piece about Quiznos and Designers not realize the immense power Though Lent is painted as the you can’t say, do or eat. its refusal to publish nutrition facts. Cassie Edwards Laura Kim contained in these brightly barren season of self-deprivation To avoid this misery, I advocate After stumbling upon this article on Hunter Kinsella colored sweet treats. I have the and denial, it is also a season of that you do not give anything up InsideVandy.com, I began to regret Elizabeth Middlebrooks ability to “taste the rainbow” growth and gifts. This self-denial at all for Lent. Instead, take on the fact that I’ve been eating Quiznos Katie Quille each time I put one on my tongue. is not meant to give us something something new. Pray more, smile on a weekly basis. Giving up anything that would let to complain about or be a way to more, love more. Just taking on There is no reason for any restaurant, VSC Photo Manager Mason Hensley my palette experience the visible earn “Jesus points.” Abstaining one thing that would lead you on or “food establishment,” to refuse to spectrum of light is no trivial from certain practices, foods or the path to spiritual enrichment post nutrition facts. Nearly every fast- Asst Photo Managers sacrifice. words is only a means to an end. is better than giving up a hundred food company in America seems to Mark Beneke Lauren Fondriest Yet my sacrifice is about more In our sacrifices, we not only things that mean nothing. proudly display the ungodly amount than just depriving myself of identify with Jesus’ 40 days in the So this Lent go volunteer more of calories in its menu items. In fact, Senior Photographers Tyler Hagen chewy, fruity goodness. Giving desert, but also put ourselves in a and keep eating the Skittles. This McDonald’s recently started printing Kelly Hocutt up Skittles has taught me that mindset to bring ourselves closer would make you, the person you the information on every burger I can taste the rainbows of life to God. We are called to abstain helped and God happy. And you wrapper and fries container. Quiznos, VSC Director Chris Carroll in so many other ways. Without so that we may free ourselves might even get some of those however, will not even release a the obsession of Skittles and the from whatever it is that is keeping Jesus points Solomon discussed. statistic to the public. Asst. VSC Director Jeff Breaux constant hunt for them clouding us away from God. In addition to being extremely odd, my view and judgment, I am now So I must agree with Solomon it seems a little scary that Quiznos Asst. VSC Director open to more growth than could that it is not enough just to give Niki Arinze does not want customers to know Paige Clancy ever have been possible during up something like Skittles, as Sophomore, A&S Please see GREER, page 5

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GREER: Calories are acceptable, “Will somebody please just let a bull out? There are entirely too many midterms this week.”

but unknown calories are not “I am looking for a girlfriend.” From GREER, page 4 the facts. In a sense, I’d rather see the “Why do most of the philanthropy events on campus nutrition facts of my Quiznos sub than I don’t understand why benefit causes like Arthritis Research and Dance Therapy those of my greasy Big Mac. I realize that I probably lose a few months of they would choose to print while there are children in Africa dying because they don’t my life every time I eat McDonald’s or only two items. What are have clean water?” Wendy’s, but it is just so delicious. We are all aware of the unhealthiness they hiding from us? of most fast-food meals, but we have What is on your mind? The Rant “Why does my roommate always feel the need to lift her no proof that these “healthy” subs are contains a meager 2165 calories. Though is your place to anonymously right butt cheek anytime she has to fart?” actually healthy. During the past few this one meal would technically exceed sound off on any issue you years, I have heard enough complaining the recommended daily calorie intake, want. Send in your rants with about fast food from health freaks and at least we have a way to know that. “What is with those Facebook fliers? Don’t get my hopes animal rights activists alike. We need Upon searching for “Quiznos nutrition the subject “Rant” to: up with a picture of condoms and then start lecturing me [email protected] to know about these subs. The author facts” on Google.com, one will find that about how I should accept Jesus as my savior.” of the September article noted that the first available link leads to a “Page the Quiznos Web site used to have Not Found” headline on the company’s nutrition facts for two small subs, both official Web site. “I guess now I have to thank coach Balcomb for never of which contained an absurd amount For Vanderbilt students, and dressing up in a cheerleader’s outfit and belting “Dynamite” of sodium. I don’t understand why they particularly residents of Carmichael would choose to print only two items. Towers, there are not many on-campus before the Florida game. One thing I love about the SEC: What are they hiding from us? dining options during the weekends. You never have to actually make fun of your opponents; On the Vanderbilt Dining Web site, But at the end of day, I would rather eat just sit back and watch them make complete idiots out of there is a nutrition calculator for all a microwavable item from the Munchie on-campus food — except for Quiznos Mart than a Quiznos sub. themselves (Gator Chomp, anyone?).” sandwiches. For instance, I can find out that my C.T. West meal consisting —Scott Greer is a sophomore in the “Can someone please tell the Vanderbilt Parking people to of a burger, fries and a chocolate shake College of Arts and Science. STOP towing cars in the Peabody parking lots at 8 a.m.? I already have to deal with the noise of construction. I’d FORUM: Making college the appreciate it if car alarms weren’t added to the racket!” “Living wage now? How about living wage when I get my default decision cheats some Pub food in under 45 minutes!” From FORUM, page 4 “Why is it that Garnetta Holloway, who placed third in the We must ask ourselves: What is it to every person. Obviously, a college SEC Indoor Track & Field Championships in the pentathlon that we wish to get out of college if not education is critical for those students merely a financial return? If a quality who want to pursue careers as after being the heptathlon champion at the SEC Outdoor education and subsequent graduate doctors, lawyers, engineers, educators, Track & Field championships last spring, was not covered or professional opportunities are academic researchers, etc. For the rest at all in the sports section of The Hustler, but lacrosse worth tuition, fees and four years, then of us, it is a decision that must be made college is worth the money. 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Men’s Basketball MASON HENSLEY / The Vanderbilt Hustler MASON HENSLEY / The Vanderbilt Hustler MASON HENSLEY / The Vanderbilt Hustler Coach Kevin Stallings called Dan Cage the “backbone” of the team. From hit- Whether it’s blocking shots or fi ghting for loose balls, Ted Skuchas has come Who knows where the Commodores would be without Southeastern Confer- No. 15 Texas at No. 3 ting clutch 3-pointers to guarding power forwards, the senior has done it all. off to bench to give the Commodores a spark all year long. ence Player of the Year candidate Derrick Byars. Kansas Saturday 11 a.m. CT by WILL GIBBONS needed to take place. While a 1-3 start 13 consecutive games at Memorial and cheer and soak it in.” CBS Senior Sports Reporter to the season gave little hope that this Gym and has not lost consecutive Still, if Saturday should not go as Heading into the attitude change had taken eff ect, the games since November. Vanderbilt the Commodores want, Cage and season fi nale, Kansas After dropping a 70-62 decision to senior leadership is quite apparent at is set to fi nish the 2007 season as his fellow seniors will leave with no holds a one-game lead Furman, you had to wonder where this point. the only team in the SEC not to lose regrets. over the Longhorns, the leadership was on the Vanderbilt “I do think we did some things well consecutive games in league play as “It’s been a wonderful four years, who just beat Texas basketball team. Th ree months and last year,” Skuchas said. “It was one of well. Ever since the Furman debacle, and I’m looking forward to Saturday,” A&M in double 19 wins later, what appeared to be a those things where we gave up some one theme has been evident: Cage said. overtime behind 30 glaring weakness was in actuality a games that we didn’t need to give up. respond. Regardless of what happens in points from freshman key strength for Vanderbilt. We knew that we needed to improve “You can want something as bad the next few weeks, this senior class Kevin Durant. The Th e team’s three seniors, Derrick so that we could win the games we as humanly possible as a coach, but will doubtless be remembered Jayhawks have reeled Byars, Dan Cage and Ted Skuchas, needed to win and win the games if you don’t have players who share fondly. When the prospects looked off seven straight have taken it upon themselves to people thought we should win.” that opinion and share that desire, grim in November, it was these victories and will be show their teammates the way. For Indeed, several games that in 2006 it doesn’t happen,” Stallings said. upperclassmen who lifted the rest of without question one Cage and Skuchas, the objective might have ended in defeat became “Th ese three guys obviously made the team. Th eir mark should be felt in of the scariest teams in was regaining some of the magic victories in 2007, a testament to the their minds up that something special seasons to come at Vanderbilt. the Big Dance. As much of the 2003-2004 season, the last chemistry the squad owns. Six wins was going to happen, even after we “When the underclassmen got as I like Texas, Kansas is time Vanderbilt made the NCAA have come by fi ve points or less, got off to a rocky start.” frustrated, we’d pat them on the back on another level. Tournament. showing the cohesiveness of the team. Th e hope, however, is that Senior and tell them it’s OK,” Cage said. Prediction: Kansas 80, “Me and Ted got to ride on Each senior has sacrifi ced in his own Day signifi es the beginning of a new “Sometimes if guys are playing lazy Texas 72 the coattails of some really good way to the good of the team, whether chapter of the season, rather than or not putting forth the eff ort they upperclassmen to the Sweet it has been Dan Cage playing power closing the fi gurative book. It is this need to, we got up under guys faces Women’s Basketball Sixteen and have some really great forward or Ted Skuchas playing entire idea that keeps away the sentimental and gave them a little talking to and Friday experiences,” Cage said. “Th e games without scoring. emotions, or “funny reactions” as told them to play with the intensity No. 3 Vanderbilt thought of not being able to get that “Dan Cage has been the backbone Stallings puts it, and maintains the and passion that every guy should.” vs. No. 6 Mississippi opportunity again was something we of this team as far as I’m concerned,” seniors’ focus. It is these contributions that cement State/ No. 11 Florida weren’t satisfi ed with.” said coach Kevin Stallings. “Derrick’s “I hope it’s the beginning of a lot a senior class’s legacy for years to SEC Tournament Following last year’s ability has gotten us where we’re at, more basketball left to be played,” come. ■ The Commodores disappointment, in which a team and he’s taken us on his shoulders. Cage said. “We’ve got a lot of things —Check out a soundslide of Vanderbilt’s earned a fi rst-round expected to perform much like this Ted has given us life, spark, attitude to accomplish and feel like we’re three seniors in the Sports section of: bye and will take on the year’s squad fi nished 7-9 in the and great hustle and physicality.” capable of accomplishing. It’d be winner of Mississippi Southeastern Conference, the rising Vanderbilt owns a 7-0 home great with three or four minutes left State-Florida. Having seniors knew a change in attitude record in conference play, has won to come over and sit on the bench won seven of their last eight games, the Dores have the potential to make some serious frustrated, we gave them a pat on the back and told them it’s OK. We’ve been noise. friday there. Sometimes when guys are playing lazy or not putting forth the eff ort they Prediction: Vandy 75, conversation DAN CAGE needed to, we’ve gotten in some guys’ faces. Mississippi State 60 In preparation of his fi nal home game Saturday against VH: How has your game developed over the past four years? Men’s Basketball Arkansas, senior Dan Cage took some time to talk to The DC: I’m a diff erent player now. Defensively, I think I’ve improved a little bit — No. 24 Southern Cal Vanderbilt Hustler about topics ranging from his most just my knowledge of the game, which is a complete tribute to the coaching at No. 13 Washington memorable moment to his toughest class. Cage is averaging staff . We have some of the smartest coaches in the country. Any success State 11.8 points per game and is shooting 48.3 percent from 3- I’ve had is a complete product of them, as well as my teammates being as Saturday point range in Southeastern Conference play. unselfi sh and hardworking as they are. 4 p.m. CT VH: What has been your most memorable moment? Washington State VANDERBILT HUSTLER: Have you refl ected on what it will be like to play your fi nal DC: Up to this point, there have been a lot of them. Beating Florida and USC have locked game in Memorial Gym? on our home court was pretty special. There’s been so many up second and third DAN CAGE: I’m trying not to think about that. I’m trying to focus on what I great moments that I couldn’t put a name tag to one that’s more place Pac-10 fi nishes, need to do to prepare and win the game. I’m sure a few weeks after the special than the others. More than anything, just being part of respectively. The season’s completely over I’ll think back to that moment and really try to the team, hanging out in the locker room with a great group of VH: Trojans just lost by 15 appreciate it for what it’s worth. Right now, I’m just trying to win a basketball guys is the thing I’m going to remember most. at Washington and will game and help my team in whatever way I can. VH: Funniest teammate you’ve had? have diffi culty winning VH: How nice is it to have a fi rst-round bye in the SEC Tournament? DC: I’d have to say Russell Lakey. He was a senior when I was a this road contest. DC: More than anything, it will boost our confi dence. We’re heading in there freshman. We still hang out from time to time, and I’ll just sit there Prediction: Washington as one of four teams with a huge advantage in being able to sit out an extra and I’ll laugh for an hour, just listening to him talk and tell stories. State 72, Southern Cal day. “Red” Gordon is another one. Alex is a big-time character on our 62 VH: Coming into this season, how badly did you want to get back to the team. Just a lot of good guys, and it’s been a fun four years. Men’s Basketball NCAA Tourna VH: Is Memorial Gym the toughest place to play in the SEC? No. 12 Pittsburgh at ent? DC: Vanderbilt fans, and I’ve always said this, are the best in the No. 21 Marquette DC: More than anything. Me and Ted (Skuchas) as freshmen were able league by far. Memorial is a unique place to play in and probably Saturday to ride the coattails of some really good upperclassmen to the Sweet a unique place to watch a basketball game in. But, it’s really the 8 p.m. CT Sixteen and have some really great experiences. The thought of not crowds that make this place special. ESPN being able to get that opportunity again was something we weren’t VH: Toughest course you’ve taken? Both of these teams satisfi ed with. DC: Econ 254, Public Finance with James Foster. I ended up doing OK were hyped to be VH: What is it about this team that makes you guys so successful? because he’s a really nice guy, really nice professor and he helped better than they are DC: It’s just a great group eff ort right now. The chemistry is at an all-time me a lot, but being an econ major, you’re never short of taking a playing currently. high, the confi dence is at an all-time high; we really enjoy being around few tough classes. Nonetheless, whoever each other, and that’s what translates to good basketball on the court. All wins this one will gain we care about is winning and playing well and playing for each other. I VH: Will Senior Day be even sweeter knowing that you guys still have valuable momentum. think we have a really good shot at going deep in the tournament if we more basketball to come? Prediction: Marquette can continue to play well and play strong. DC: I hope it’s the beginning of a lot more basketball to play. We’ve 69, Pittsburgh 63 got a lot of things we still want to accomplish. I’m having the time of VH: What role have you, Derrick Byars and Ted Skuchas played on this team? my life. Just to be a part of what’s going on right now is something RECORD: 65-40 DC: Being the voice of wisdom a little bit. When the underclassmen got that I cherish and will cherish forever. www.insidevandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Friday, March 2, 2007 7 Vandy outlasts South Carolina Dores get ready Team clinches first-round bye in SEC tournament. for tourney run

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When the game is close, few teams Dee Davis, Carla Th omas and Caroline Williams are better than the Commodores. were freshmen when the Commodores won the South Carolina learned that firsthand Southeastern Conference Tournament. Wednesday night. Now, as seniors, they are looking for a repeat Junior Shan Foster scored a career- performance in Duluth, Ga. Th e fi rst challenge comes high 33 points and senior Derrick tonight as No. 3 seed Vanderbilt plays the winner of Byars dominated the overtime the game between No. 6 Mississippi State and No. 11 period as the No. 19 Commodores Florida. beat the Gamecocks 99-90 in “It’s a similar feeling to (2004) in that we’re playing Columbia. As a result, Vanderbilt very well,” said Vanderbilt coach Melanie Balcomb. wrapped up the No. 2 seed and “We’re playing our best basketball right now.” first-round bye in the Southeastern Th e Commodores earned a fi rst-round bye after Conference Tournament beginning winning seven of their fi nal eight games. Th eir lone next Thursday. hiccup came against Tennessee in the regular season “Those guys from Vanderbilt fi nale. stepped up in overtime, so I have “I think we have enough experience and maturity to to give those guys a lot of credit for learn from that game and move on and play like we’ve playing like they did,” said South been playing down the stretch,” Balcomb said. Carolina guard Tre Kelley. If Vanderbilt wins tonight, it will play either Georgia, The game was billed as a showdown Kentucky or Arkansas on Saturday. between Byars and Kelley, both “Everybody’s record is 0-0 now,” Williams said. “Th is SEC Player of the Year candidates is the most fun time when everybody plays their best.” and the two leading scorers during With the NCAA Tournament fast approaching, teams league play. Kelley looked like he use this weekend to show they can win on a neutral would win both the individual site. battle and the game as he fueled “In the SEC, in men’s and women’s, it’s such a tough the Gamecocks’ comeback with 20 place to play on the road,” Balcomb said. “Now, you second-half points, while Byars was feel like you get the fairest shot to fi nd out who is the struggling with 10 points on two-for- better team.” nine shooting. Davis and Th omas were recently named to the All- But Byars hit two quick 3-pointers SEC fi rst team, while Williams earned second-team in overtime, and Vanderbilt never honors. ■ looked back. Byars nearly finished MARY ANN CHASTAIN / AP Photo with a triple-double as he had 18 Derrick Byars and the Commodores beat Tre Kelley’s South Carolina Gamecocks 99-90 in overtime on Wednesday in Columbia. points, nine rebounds and eight assists. The Commodores extended the looked to Byars before the overtime, “Overtime and the second half is margin to 17 early in the second and the senior leader and his crunch time, and I look to step up half, but South Carolina (14-14, 4-11 teammates did not back down. and make big plays,” Byars said. “I SEC) came all the way back to lead “Fortunately, Derrick awoke right think my teammates did a good job by four with two minutes remaining. on time for us and got it going,” of looking for me, and I was able Unfazed, the Commodores managed Stallings said. to come off a screen and make the to tie the game at 81 in the final As a team, Vanderbilt had a 38-26 Check out shots.” minute on a Foster putback. The rebounding edge, including a 15- Vanderbilt (20-9, 10-5 SEC) held a Gamecocks could not fire a final 5 advantage on the offensive glass. InsideVandy.com next week 47-35 halftime lead behind 16 points shot before the buzzer. The Commodores also had 24 assists as Sports Editor Jarred Amato from Foster and 12 from senior Dan “We had our opportunities to just 10 turnovers. Cage. As a team, the Commodores and didn’t cash in, and that’s Vanderbilt hosts Arkansas Saturday reports from the connected on 11 of their first 16 3- disappointing as heck,” said South at noon in a Senior Day celebration SEC Tournament in Atlanta, Ga. pointers and finished with a season- Carolina coach Dave Odom. for Byars, Cage and center Ted high 16. Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings Skuchas. ■

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The Restaurant For Beer Lovers 8 Friday, March 2, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com LIFELIFE INDEX Life Staff Writer Ellie Mix catches The Week Ahead up with ‘Nashville Star’ finalist Who said Nashville Zac Hacker right before he got his isn’t a vacation? See some great bands makeup done and had a sound and visit all the great check for the show. Hacker opens Music City attractions you may have missed WITH up about how he got started, who during midterms. he admires, and how he and his FRIDAY 3/2 ZAC sister Angela fell into ‘Nashville HACKERACKER Star.’ VH: How old were you when you started singing? ZH: I was about 6 years old. I used to sit on my grandfather’s lap and sing this song by The Judds, “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days).” I remember doing little talent shows around town, too. Then I PICKED UP A Texas and Alabama GUITAR WHEN I WAS 8. All of my family members are musically inclined, so it was just natural for me to natives pair up with a Canadian to form pick up a guitar. It’s awesome to think that you could have a whole family that is so musical. the trio Bonepony, an innovative band that uses VH: Who is your biggest infl uence? instruments and their own feet to create “stomp ZH: My biggest infl uence would have to be my dad. He was a very soulful singer, with this dark complexion, so he music.” Show starts at the sort of had THIS ELVIS THING GOING ON; it was really cool. We would sit around the house with him Belcourt 9 p.m. Tickets are when he was rehearsing — he was always there, every day. $12 in advance and $15 at the door. VH: It’s really interesting that YOU AND YOUR SISTER ANGELA have both made it to the fi nal episode. Did SATURDAY 3/3 you plan to try out together, or did you encourage each other? How did that happen? ZH: Actually, it’s really crazy, because she and three friends from her publishing company in Atlanta went to an audi- tion, and all four of them made it through, and I heckled her about it because we’ve always been so busy play- ing fi ve or six times a week around town, and we never really watched the show or kept up with it. Then one of my friends was auditioning at the Wildhorse here in Nashville, and she asked me if I would come down and wait with her in line, because it was about an hour-and-a-half wait. So I went to wait with her, and she had an extra form and told me I should try out, so I fi gured I would!

VH: Wow, that’s incredible! What song did you sing for auditions? ZH: There was a Vertical Horizon song that Gary Allen redid, “Best I Ever Had,” and I really liked the Vertical Horizon version, so I did that. Then I did an original song, this croony type song called “Get Your Love On” — you can “Matisse, Picasso, and the HEAR IT ON MY MYSPACE PAGE. School of Paris: Master- pieces from the Baltimore Museum of Art” opened VH: So, since you’ve been gaining fame, have you experienced your fi rst “crazy fan” moment yet? at the Frist on Friday. Miss ZH: Well, when we went back home on last week’s show, we played this big club, and there were like 2,000 people the crowd opening night and go now to see works there. I had never been bombarded by so many people, and they just kept coming and coming, and there was from Claude Monet, Paul no break at all! It blew my mind. There weren’t really any crazy fans, but there were some who were like, “Will Gauguin and Vincent van you talk to my mom on the phone? Will you talk to my sister?” And they just wouldn’t stop. Gogh.

SUNDAY 3/4 VH: A lot of Vandy students love going downtown to do karaoke. What’s your favorite song to karaoke? Born of the incestuous downtown New York ZH: Probably “Pretty Little Adriana” by Vince Gill. I don’t really like to do the loud, rockin’ songs. That or “LET’S“LET’S GGETET City music scene, avant- IT ON” or something. garde trio Medeski, Martin and Wood bring their sound to City Hall tonight. Tickets are going for about $20 at ticketmaster.com. MONDAY 3/5 Fall Fashion Week 2007: New York, London and Milan It’s time to do some While Vanderbilt students remove their UGGs for the fi rst time in months and rejoice in the end of winter, spring is over in the fashion world and fall is the season of topic. traditional Nashville The three fall fashion weeks — New York, London and Milan — are complete, and it is time to refl ect on the standout trends, which refl ect the unique culture and values things you may have of each city. New York, as always, put an urban spin on chic looks. London brought an interesting element of political activism to this season’s show, and Milan brought missed while living in the a bit of a masquerade appeal to fall’s trends. However, overlapping trends, such as bold prints and furs, and outstanding designers were apparent. Vanderbubble! Sleep in Fashion is a tightrope walk; genius is always one step away from failure, and as always, there are the designers who went too far (Zac Posen, in this case). There are the after last night’s concert renowned designers who fl op for a season, the ones who ceaselessly impress us, and the young designers who shock us and redeem the belief that fashion can cause as and head to brunch at big an upset as the Vandy vs. Florida game. the Loveless Cafe. Try some of their award- by KATY FINNERAN winning country ham Hustler Fashion Columnist and buttery biscuits. Call MILAN Zac Posen 646-9700 for details. Versace Only theater majors need apply. Kidding. Th ere were obviously New York Times fashion writer Cathy Horyn called Versace’s fall 2007 some phenomenal pieces in the collection, but overall, his fall 2007 TUESDAY 3/6 line a “testament to genius.” Some of the most notable pieces included line highlighted an overly dramatic Victorian look, featuring frilly Wander around the the trendy A-line coat and a practical black cocktail dress. blouses and full skirts. Country Music Hall of Gucci Marc Jacobs Fame and get some Th e theme was “great women,” and the show featured masculine- Known for his ability to combine the ostentatious glamour of Music City history while style suits and trousers but contrasted these with typically feminine fashion with a street savvy appeal, he defi ed his layering, grunge working off yesterday’s fabrics. look of last season in this collection. In fact, Jacobs avoided feast. Don’t miss the Kitty Missoni voluminous clothing almost entirely. His season featured Wells and Hank Williams Although Missoni’s signature appeal stems from its distinctive refi ned, fi tting clothing — a simple look Jacobs claimed was exhibits. Adult admission graphic pattern, the recent collection suff ered a split personality, inspired by his “boredom” with the fashion world. to the Hall is $17.95. Call simultaneously featuring trendy jersey dresses and matronly Proenza Schouler 416-2001 for hours and skirts. Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCullogh are still young information. Fendi compared to their peers, but they already have an incredibly Fendi, designed by Karl Lagerfeld and quite possibly the successful line that continues to skyrocket in popularity. WEDNESDAY 3/7 biggest name in fashion design, featured clothing with elaborate With bold prints as this season’s must have, this designer’s See Nashville singer/ fur and a sense of dark elegance. name is sure to rise. Th e line’s sportswear features also give songwriters Dan Harr, LONDON it an androgynous appeal. Hernandez and McCullogh said Candy Coburn, Melody Th e biggest story from London Fashion Week did not the themes of home and comfort inspired their fall 2007 Guy and Cliff Cody come from the runways, but rather from a group of collection, but the designers also wanted to add an element perform at the legendary young fashion designers set up outside the fashion week of complexity to the line. Th us, they chose to juxtapose a Bluebird Cafe. Country venue. While the public often mistakes fashion as purely casual element with gaudy furs, bold prints and embroidery. great Garth Brooks got superfi cial, the group of London designers rejuvenated the Proenza Schouler recently launched a “design for all” line his start at the open mic activist element of passionate fashion. In tents outside the with Target, providing cash-strapped students an opportunity night. Call (615) 383-1461 venue, the group featured their clothing lines, made only to sample the label. for reservations. from recycled goods, organically produced materials or Chris Benz fair-trade goods. To a certain degree, this environmentalist Chris Benz, a former J.Crew designer, puts a trendy spin on THURSDAY 3/8 element carried onto the runways, with many high-end his classic American prep look — a practical, yet chic look Finish your extravaganza designers featuring green as a prominent color in their perfect for Vandy life that features T-shirt dresses, bright colors with a trip out of town to collections. and army caps. Benz’s clothing appeals to a casual lifestyle, yet the Jack Daniel’s Distillery. does not sacrifi ce its sense of supreme style in doing so. See whiskey being made NEW YORK New York is a city that prides itself on its urban trend and leave with enough Often people feel runway styles seem too bold for everyday life. appeal. However, runways demonstrated that this “urban chic” drinking paraphernalia However, trends seen on the runway remain relevant in day-to-day look is almost overplayed. Th ere were some surprises: Posen to beat anyone’s beach life. Some looks sure to carry their way from the runway to CX2 disappointed, Jacobs abandoned his trademark appeal, and vacation. Go to www. are bold prints, trendy sportswear and the color green. Now it Proenza Schouler, the youngest of the three, attracted the most jackdaniels.com for is your turn to make the abstract nature of runway fashion your attention and applause. details. own. As you shop over spring break, blend your unique style with these upcoming trends. ■ www.insidevandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Friday, March 2, 2007 9 Adem is out of the ‘Fridge,’ but still undoubtedly cool British songwriter’s second solo album takes you on a journey through space and love. fi gure how to incorporate xylophone or Xerox into his by ANGELINA CAVALLI lyrics, he placed the letter in the title to make sure no Life Staff Writer letters were left behind. A favorite on the album, “Launch Yourself,” begins with Th e warm, folksy tracks of London-based songwriter the pitter-patter of clapping hands as Adem’s slightly Adem’s (pronounced AHR-dem) new album can take you synthesized voice sings, “I’ve been trying / fi xing the from stargazing to blasting off , forcing you to look at the problem / you pressed the button / to launch yourself / world from another angle. while I was outside.” Th e innovative rhythm created by Although the album, the clapping and drums “Love and Other Planets,” really drive this song may be about outer along as he watches his space, Adem’s sound is love “break through the astonishingly grounded. atmosphere.” Th is accomplished Th e album moves musician, a member all over the range of of the popular British emotions while keeping group Fridge, creates quality and musical almost every sound e x p e r i m e n t a t i o n on the album, using a constant and intimate variety of miscellaneous throughout. Adem’s instruments — on any haunting harmonium given track, one can hear of vocals and guitars, a foot-pump organ, instrumentation come glockenspiels, pots and together and take pans, or even the slapping the sheer vastness of of a ruler to create a space and somehow unique percussion sound make it fi t coherently that complements Adem’s and cohesively on this richly layered vocals. masterfully worked “X is for Kisses” contains ADEM album. much more than fi rst meets the ear: Adem begins each If you want to witness this innovative musician yourself, line with the letters of the alphabet in order, while a you are in luck. Adem will be at Exit/In on March 13, just chorus of voices intoning the same letters provides the in time to remedy the “back-from-spring-break blues” momentum in the background of the song. “Always / with what is sure to be an amazing show. ■ beware when you / call the / devil ‘cause / every / favor / garnered / has an / intention.” Since Adem could not RATING: Fall Out Boy shouts until it knocks you out ‘Infinity On High’ never fails to entertain, despite its pretentious nature.

by MICHAEL YOUNG with insane titles are actually pretty teenage vow in a parking lot / ‘Til tonight Life Staff Writer tolerable. Th ey are not the best — not do us part / I sing the blues / And swallow by far — but they are still catchy, and them too.” Is it sappy and kind of awful? Fall Out Boy’s latest album, “Infi nity they’ve gotten enough plays to warrant Maybe so, but I’m hooked. On High,” is exactly what you would mention. Many online reviewers have made expect: lots of shouting, a couple of Th ere is something about the way lead statements that Fall Out Boy is one of standout moments hinting at genius, singer Patrick Stump bellows out a line those bands that can divide people and enough pretentious song titles and at the top of his lungs that is incredible. into groups of haters and lovers, but I lyrics to make you throw up in your Granted, Fall Out Boy’s stuff is mostly completely disagree. Even if you are not mouth a little. surface-level drivel, even with the trying- drawn to any one song on the album, Seriously though, these track names to-sound-deep lyrics, but if one of these the collection itself is so consistently are just stupid. Most of the tracks have songs happens to connect with you on a decent that I have a hard time believing titles of fi ve words or more, including single phrase or perfectly toned shout, it anyone could completely hate it. the fi rst single, “Th is Ain’t A Scene, It’s can be impossible to stop listening. Th at said, “Infi nity On High” is An Arms Race.” You’ve got to be kidding Th is type of connection happened defi nitely not a departure from Fall Out me. Th at is dumb. during the track “Hum Hallelujah.” It is Boy’s previous eff orts, and if you didn’t Here is another: “I’m Like A Lawyer a song about a guy pissed off at the girl like them before, you probably won’t With Th e Way I’m Always Trying to Get who used to be his girlfriend (nothing like them now. Still, for me, the best You Off .” Get it? Wink, wink. Isn’t Fall new, I know), but the way he describes it moments in this album are when I’m Out Boy so clever?! Vomit. caught me. On one level he’s upset, and surprised by a line that catches me from Maybe one day they will realize it is on another he’s being arrogant, trying to out of nowhere. “Th is Ain’t A Scene, It’s easier to tell your friends about music pretend he’s tough and knowing he’s not. An Arms Race” may be kind of annoying, you like if you can remember the title. I was listening to this album while eating but I still think it’s fun to hear Stump But that’s enough punishment lunch, not really paying attention to it, but shout the chorus to “I’m Like A Lawyer because, although Fall Out Boy’s music when the music goes crazy and Stump With Th e Way I’m Always Trying to Get is revolting in a number of ways, there comes out of nowhere shouting, “I could You Off .” ■ are also several completely addictive write it better than you ever felt it,” I knew songs. I would love this song. Th e chorus is also Both of the aforementioned songs the best of any track on the album: “A RATING:

“TWO THUMBS WAY UP.” ® mtvU reaches out to future fi lmmakers -RICHARD ROEPER AND KEVIN SMITH, GUEST CRITIC, EBERT & ROEPER with the Best Film on Campus contest by DARCY NEWELL Life Editor “Freedom Writers.” Yet, the ultimate recognition is winning your very own golden popcorn statuette, just like the ones Are you a struggling fi lmmaker who’s looking to make awarded at the MTV Movie Awards. “Funny and dark, and really sexy.” -RICHARD ROEPER, EBERT & ROEPER it big? Do you dream of having your latest iMac-produced Other prizes are also awarded in smaller, monthly short played on the big screen at the Tribeca Film Festival? competitions — including internships, airtime on mtvU and “…THE FIRST GREAT Well, mtvU may have just answered your prayers with its development deals with other production companies. FILM OF 2007.” annual competition, Best Film On Campus. Currently, students from campuses as diverse as Brigham -AIN’T IT COOL NEWS After reaching out to students through the Best Music Young University and NYU have posted fi lms on the “…a smart, compelling film with powerhouse performances.” on Campus contest and the Change the Course of HIV site. Th ere is also a myriad of diff erent types of fi lms and -STEVE OLDFIELD, FOX-TV Challenge, mtvU turned to fi lm, giving aspiring college fi lmmakers to choose from — from a self-professed “special fi lmmakers from across the nation a chance to graduate eff ects compositor” to fi lms like Kathleen Hulka’s “Grace,” “…YOU JUST HAVE TO SEE IT.” from YouTube fame and make it big. What’s even more which was a fi nalist in the Animation category at Stash -COLLEEN OAKLEY, MARIE CLAIRE exciting? Anyone with an mtvU profi le can sign up to submit Media’s 2006 Global Student Animation Awards. a short fi lm on the Web site, www.bestfi lmoncampus. Yet, if you see yourself less behind the camera earning a “‘Pulp Fiction’ with com. golden popcorn and more sitting on the couch eating some, a Southern accent and a heart of gold.” Th e Best Film on Campus showcase is the perfect venue don’t be discouraged — you have an important role in the -ANDREW O’HEHIR, SALON.COM for artists of the information age. If you would like to be a contest too. Anyone with Adobe Flash Player can watch and director, you can be one; just put up your short — it’s as rate the fi lms submitted by other students. easy as that! And who knows? You might win some of the “Th e college audience is so ahead of the game, it can amazing prizes. always identify the cream of the crop,” Rezepka said. “Th e Each week, a Film of the Week is chosen, giving the winner fi lms that college students are attracted to, that draw people exposure on mtvU and mtvU.com. In addition, winners in, those are the ones that are going to blow up.” are given an entertainment prize pack from Maxell and Peer voting is one of the main ways to determine which automatic entry as a fi nalist. A winner from these fi nalists fi lm will win, he says. Th e students’ opinions, as well as will be chosen in April as this year’s Best Film on Campus. celebrity judges and input from mtvU and mtvU.com will “We begin with the top 25 and then whittle that down establish this April’s winner. to the top 10, and then the top fi ve,” said Jason Rezepka, Convinced yet? Best Film on Campus seems like the director of communications at mtvU. “Th e top fi ve are then opportunity of a lifetime for fl edgling fi lmmakers — and a STARTS TODAY!

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