Pi Phi to LIFE Edition Move Into PIKE House

The Vanderbilt Hustler The voice of Vanderbilt since 1888

wednesday, september 8, 2010 w w w .InsideVandy.c o m 122nd year, no. 35

greek life Pi Phi to LIFE edition move into PIKE house

steve green/ VU Media Relations Next fall, the former PIKE residence will house the Pi Beta Phi sorority. The space is currently occupied by the Women’s Center. lucas loffredo been talking about renovating Staff Writer our current chapter house for several years. Knowing this, Pi Beta Phi sorority will be Greek Life approached our moving into the 2408 Kensington House Corporation with a Place house that Pi Kappa Alpha different opportunity.” had to vacate last spring after Director of Greek Life Kristin defaulting on a $1.3 million Torrey Shorter informed Greek loan, according to the Office of Life student leadership of the Greek Life. decision in an email on Monday “The contract was signed night. last Wednesday, and we’re “The sorority has made supposed to be moved in and arrangements with the having our events in there by fall university to satisfy the financial 2011,” said Pi Beta Phi President obligations associated with Erin Steingerwald. “We have Please see pi phi, page 2 campus news Boston-based rapper coming Blackburn, to Lambda Chi Saturday night Lillard focus On Monday, Vanderbilt Hustler contributor Courtney Kissack caught up with up-and-coming wordsmith Sam Adams (currently on a 29-stop, 32-day tour), to discuss his rise from obscurity, plans for the future and issues with the college on fiscal policy hookup culture. Adams, whose EP “Boston’s Boy” debuted No. 1 on the iTunes hip-hop chart last spring, will make a pit stop in Nashville this Saturday to rock the crowd at Vanderbilt’s very own Lambda Chi Alpha.

Vanderbilt Hustler: How are you? music. I loved rock music, ska, other types of stuff … Sam Adams: I’m good, thanks. A little tired, but I’m al- and then really got into hip-hop, you know, in eighth right. or ninth grade. I started writing more. Then I sort of im- proved my writing ability and delivery … then I wrote VH: What are you tired from? “I Hate College,” and that sort of sparked a whole inter- SA: Having 11 concerts in a row with no break. net buzz which allowed me to build a fan base. … From that, I wrote a couple hit songs. And then “Boston’s Boy” susan urmy/ VU Media Relations VH: That’s really intense; have you been traveling a lot really took off. U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn speaks to Geer’s political science class at Stevenson Center, Room 4327. lately? SA: Yeah, well, we’ve been everywhere from South Caro- VH: Do you forsee hip-hop to continue being the music kyle blaine to the financial security of future lina to New York City to Ohio. you go with, or do you see your style changing at all? News Editor generations. SA: Tough question … I want to stay with hip hop be- “The decisions made in the U.S. VH: What’s been your favorite place to travel so far? cause I definitely call myself a rapper, but there are other Two government officials House of Representatives affect SA: South Carolina was a lot of fun. University of North types of music that I love … Crossbreeding those other affiliated with the Republican every area of your life,” Blackburn Party spoke to Vanderbilt students said. Carolina was a lot of fun. types of music is something I definitely think is a great Tuesday, hitting on fiscal issues According to Blackburn, idea because you can sort of expand hip-hop in your that are on the forefront of the faith, family, freedom, hope and VH: Well, I’m sorry you’re so tired, but we just have a own way. conversation leading up to the opportunity are the indicators couple questions, so hang in there! How did you get into November elections. voters should look for in the music? VH: What would be your ultimate collaboration across Tennessee Rep. Marsha upcoming elections. Blackburn spoke to students “Wherever I go in the country, SA: I’ve been playing the piano since I was seven, so I’ve genres? enrolled in “Political Campaigns what we are seeing is that people are always loved music. It’s always been a way to release SA: … That’s such a hard question. I don’t know — it and the Electoral Process,” taught very frustrated with the economy, stress and emotions and anything I’m really feeling. would be like a super collaboration with Jay-Z, and dead- by Professor of Political Science with joblessness, with stagnation. I’ve been writing raps for a while. Well, writing — but mau5 or something. John Greer and Adjunct Political They are very frustrated with the not recording them. I went through different phases of Please see sam adams, page 4 Science Professor Roy Neel. The healthcare bill that has passed,” congressman focused on the Blackburn said. midterm elections’ importance Please see speakers, page 2

THE WOMEN’S HALF MARATHON! SEPTEMBER 25, 2010 • NASHVILLE, TN • Runners, walkers and first timers welcome! CHOOSE YOUR RACE: • 2-day health & Half Marathon or 5K fitness expo Register now at womenshalfmarathon.com|Online Registration Ends September 21st

Magazine 2 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.InsideVandy.com news campus news campus news Water damage closes Campus Copy Students face long lines for Quake tickets kyle blaine News Editor

Students looking to purchase a class pack or make copies may have to wait. Campus Copy was closed yesterday due to water damage caused by a broken coupling on the rooftop chiller, according to Digital Production Coordinator Ronnie Pepper. Pepper was in the office yesterday to hand out already- purchased class packs to Vanderbilt students. “We closed because of the risk of students slipping and the mess in here,” Pepper said. “We’re trying to accommodate the students the best we can.” margaret fenton/ VSC Media Services Students who already purchased Students wait in line for Quake tickets, which went on sale yesterday in the Sarratt Box Office. their class packs can still pick them up outside of the doors of Campus Copy. kyle blaine sophomore Katie Martine. It is the students who procrastinated, News Editor Program Coordinator Carrie Johnson said Pepper said, that are the most visibly she was doing her best to manage the line. upset by the closure. Lines of students surrounding Sarratt Student “If we’re told about it, we will take care of it,” According to Pepper, the leak Center waited in the heat for Commodore Johnson said. “If we aren’t told, we can’t do occurred in the most ideal portion Quake tickets Tuesday. Ticket sales started at 10 anything about it.” of the building, away from printed a.m., and a line was allowed to form beginning According to an e-mail sent out to all students materials and machinery. at 9:45 a.m. by the Vanderbilt Programming Board, students “We’ve been fortunate; we only lost Students agreed that the wait was worth it. are only allowed to purchase one student ticket two reams of paper,” Pepper said. “(The line) is long and it’s hot, but it’s going with their Vandy ID and may not use a friend’s Still, the loss of business to the to be worth it,” said junior Jason Ogg. ID to purchase another student ticket. print shop is one downfall to the “I’m excited to see all the groups,” said “Don’t miss out on one of the hottest shows margaret fenton/ VSC Media Services leak. Pepper has been in contact freshman Emily Jones. “I love Passion Pit.” in Nashville this year! This is going to be a Ronnie Pepper, digital production coordinator for Campus Copy, with Plant Operations and hopes to “It’s hot, but I really like B.o.B and Passion definite sell-out, so get your tickets early,” VPB stands behind water damage from a leak on the roof of the building. be back in business today. ■ Pit, and I want floor seats, so I don’t care,” said said in the e-mail. ■

SERVICE GUIDE Location To Advertise Corrections Subscription Rates The Vanderbilt Hustler (ISSN 0042-2517), the The Hustler offices are in 130 Sarratt Student Cen- Display ads: (615) 322-4237 or e-mail advertis- The Hustler strives for accuracy and fairness and Subscriptions are available for $125 per semester student newspaper of Vanderbilt University, is ter on the Vanderbilt University Campus. Address [email protected] will correct errors of substance. See our correction or $200 per year. Checks should be made payable published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday postal mail to 2301 Vanderbilt Place, VU Station B Display fax: (615) 322-3762 policy on the Opinion page for information about to The Vanderbilt Hustler. A pdf subscription order during the academic year except for during exam 351504, Nashville, Tenn. 37235-1504. Office hours are 9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Monday — notifying us. form is available at http://www.vscmedia.org/hus- periods and vacations. The paper is not printed Friday tler.html during summer break. Visit us online at http://www.vscmedia.org/ Affiliations Printer The Vanderbilt Hustler allocates one issue of the advertising.html The Hustler is a member of the Associated Colle- The Hustler is printed at Franklin Web Printing newspaper to each student and is available at vari- giate Press, Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Company in Franklin, Tenn. ous points on campus for free. Additional copies College Newspaper Business and Advertising Man- To Report a News Item are $.50 each. agers, Southern University Newspapers and the Campus news: Call 322-2424 or e-mail news@ The Vanderbilt Hustler is a division of Vanderbilt Back Issues Southeastern Journalism Conference and is an as- vanderbilthustler.com Student Communications, Inc. Copyright © 2010 Back issues are available in Sarratt 130 during busi- sociate member of the Associated Press. Sports results: Call 343-0967 or e-mail sports@ ness hours. Vanderbilt Student Communications. vanderbilthustler.com pi phi: speakers: VCR PIKE left pleased with turnout From republicans, page 1 “For instance, if you consider Blackburn spent most of her yourself to have an aptitude in in the hour-long speech devoted to a foreign languages, go ahead and question and answer session get yourself courses that focus on that dealt with net neutrality, the foreign language because that is a dark about gulf oil spill and the midterm global competitive skill.” elections. The event had a full turnout, “What we would hope is that with students and members of the Greek Life the students would be able to take Republican Party in attendance, this message from a practitioner according to VCR President with a partisan point of view and Stephen Siao. decision factor that into their studies about “Not only did we have way more how elections operate,” Neel said. students than we anticipated, “I thought having a … we were joined by many of our From pi phi, page 1 congresswoman in our classroom friends (and) real movers and this facility,” Shorter said. “Pi gave us a real firsthand impression shakers in Tennessee politics, in Beta Phi was actively pursuing of what to expect and helped the community,” Siao said. “We the renovation of their current (us to) further understand what are ready to make this campus facility and is in a financial exactly they do,” said sophomore bleed red.” position to assume the facility.” Victor Fox. According to sophomore According to the e-mail, the Pi Tennessee State Treasurer Brittany Johnson, the talk was Kappa Alpha house will undergo David Lillard spoke to a group of inspirational. renovations during the spring of students at an event organized by “What stood out to me was 2011 to accommodate the needs Vanderbilt College Republicans. his discussion of education of Pi Beta Phi. “I think the main thing is and opportunities,” Johnson In a statement made to The for each individual student to said. “When we’re investing in Vanderbilt Hustler, Pi Kappa closely analyze where their the children of this state, we’re Alpha President Alex Hormozi best opportunities lie in terms investing in our economy, and expressed his opinion on the of global competiveness on an that’s something resounding, decision. individual basis,” Lillard said in no matter what side of the aisle “Just sadness, really … this is an interview with The Hustler. you’re on.” ■ a regrettable circumstance of mistakes made on both sides, us and the Office of Greek life. We have no qualms with the sisters of Pi Beta Phi, it’s more issues with the school really … the university kept us in the dark about the whole process,” Hormozi said. “We had alumni come and try to rally more fundraising … we wouldn’t have put so much effort into that if we had known that the university was just going to give it to somebody else.” The Pi Kappa Alpha house is currently occupied by the Women’s Center, which will return to its home at the Franklin House on West Side Row after renovations are complete in November. According to Shorter, discussion on the use of the current Pi Beta Phi house has yet to take place. ■ www.InsideVandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Wednesday, September 8, 2010 3

Now Playing SARRATT

Mid Day Mics August 31st - September 2nd Live acoustic music Sarratt Lounge 11am-1pm

WRVU Live September 3rd Live sports show Sarratt Lounge 11am-1pm

VTV Live August 31st Live interactive broadcast/Giveaways Sarratt Lounge 7-9pm

Cinema/Movies Sept. 1st: International Lens 7pm, Free Food “The Good, The Bad, The Weird” Sept. 2nd- International Lens 7pm “Copyright Criminals” Sept. 3rd- VSG Movie Night Showings at 7pm & 10pm, Free Food “Hot Tub Time Machine” 4 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.InsideVandy.com life culture soundtrack Crawling for some culture to the issue

photography to works made entirely of paper. Other artists featured in the art crawl included Nashville galleries open Some of the artwork featured in this month’s Charles Clary (The Rymer Gallery) who uses their doors to art-hungry art crawl included that of Todd Alexander at brightly colored paper to create the illusion of the Tinney Contemporary. Alexander took ever-expanding wall sculptures; Dan Hogan (O students, among others a mixed media approach in his exhibit “The Gallery), who exhibited photographs of Nashville; Shemsi Frezel Dance,” incorporating both photography and and John Welles Bartlett, who created conceptual Staff Writer paint. Puppets were also a focal point in his woodcut prints. What we were listening to work, giving the pieces an initial child-friendly Most of this work (and much more) will be on while we put the issue together On the first Saturday of every month, Nashville’s impression. However, after careful examination display in the galleries until the end of this month; this week downtown art galleries open their doors to of the pieces and a reading of the supplementary on Oct. 2nd, another art crawl will take place. hipsters, art snobs and common folk alike for an artist information, I learned that the puppets The galleries on the crawl showcase amazing “Dog Days” Art Crawl. The galleries, mostly on Fifth Avenue were a metaphor for something far more mature. work from world-famous artists. Whether you’re — Florence + The Machines and in the Arcade, displayed their new exhibits According to Alexander, the puppets are meant genuinely interested in art, trying to expand your 1. for the month of September this past Saturday. to inspire courage and commit to the choosing intellectual horizons or just looking for something The artwork in the new exhibits ranged in tone of a particular path in life — a subject I think different to do on a Saturday evening, the art crawl “Memory Serves” ■ from playful to intellectual, and in medium from most seniors could relate to. is the perfect activity. 2. — Interpol column “Tightrope” ‘I’m Still Here’: New film follows 3. — Janelle Monae “Monster” 4. — Kanye West feat. Bon Iver, rap career of Joaquin Phoenix Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj Actor’s shocking well be the second coming “Gamma Ray” of Biggie Smalls; after all, — Beck journey finds limited how can we discount him 5. release in theaters before we hear his first LP? Unfortunately, his first shows this Friday have not helped his case “Private Affair” much; in one Vegas gig, he Oliver Han 6. — The Virgins Assistant Life Editor drunkenly fell off the stage. gofugyourself.celebbuzz.com At a Miami club concert, he Joaquin Phoenix is either we might actually have taken jumped down into the crowd the biggest joke on earth or a his announcement seriously and started punching the guy “Drivin’ Me Crazy” secret rapper genius. Everyone (maybe). Too bad he ended who made the deadly mistake — Sam Adams knows by now that the once up looking exactly like Zach of booing the Phoenix. Big 7. A-list actor has retired from Galifianakis in “The Hangover.” mistake pal. (Look these up on acting indefinitely in order to Remember that now infamous YouTube; they’re hilarious). “Talkin’ 2 Myself” pursue a career as an aspiring David Letterman appearance? The third possibility is one rapper. If this is news to you, When was the last time a goofy- that many voices in the online 8. — Eminem feat. Kobe yes, you read correctly: a looking guy on drugs was this community share: maybe he’s rapper. unfunny? pulling our leg, and this is just The first warning flag went On a darker note, maybe we an elaborate publicity stunt. “Don’t Get Out” up when he premiered his new should actually feel sorry for “I’m Still Here” will answer all — J. Roddy Walston and the “messy artist” look on national him. We could be witnessing a our burning questions. I can’t 9. Business television. If it wasn’t for the man in the middle of a major recall the last time I’ve been ridiculous Amish beard and psychological meltdown. But this excited about seeing a “Wolf like Me” Ray Ban shades combination, wait a second — he could very documentary. ■ Laughingsquid.com 10. — TV on the Radio sam adams: The artist dishes on Saturday’s show

From sam adams, page 1 VH: That sounds fabulous. SA: Nice Southern belles? Well, that’s just terrific. VH: And who are your other rap inspirations? SA: I want to go somewhere that’s secluded. That’s my ideal. SA: Nas, Big L, Wu Tang, Biggie. VH: That sounds very nice. Again, thinking big pic- VH: Yeah, I definitely think you’ll enjoy yourself this VH: Any others? ture, do you see yourself being something weekend. SA: Well, a ton of people. There are some underground other than an entertainer or a producer? SA: Enjoy myself? Explain enjoy myself. people. I sort of went through an underground SA: Maybe a comedian. phase, but I sort of grew out of it. VH: Well, you’ll have an enjoyable time with the up- VH: Very cool. Do you want to go into film and tele- standing women and men of the Vanderbilt VH: And would you say they inspired you? vision? community, I hope. Who else is performing SA: Yeah, definitely. Anything I really listen to that I en- SA: Yeah, right now I absolutely love music so that’s with you? joy has always inspired me. Weird things inspire what I really want to do. But things change … SA: It’s me … well, (Mic) Galper’s our young guy, me. I write songs pretty sporadically. Anything I Women change … he goes first. Then we have G. Curtis, who’s an see, anything I do, like airplane travel or in the R&B singer and he’s nasty … Then I’ll have a car, I just jot it down to write about it. VH: Wait, did you just say women change? set, and then G. Curtis will come on about half- SA: Yeah. way through … He’ll do some of my hooks, VH: Very cool. Is there anyone else in your life that’s and then we’ll do “Still I Rise” and a couple big inspired you personally? VH: Have a lot of women changed around you resort of techno club dub songs to get the crowd SA: I mean, personally: family, friends, experiences, cently? really motivated. And then we do “Drivin’ Me things that happened, both good and bad, are SA: Uh, no, no. But women are interesting. I don’t Crazy” and Tyler G. Curtis is the on lead for all very, very inspirational things. understand you guys yet. “Drivin’ Me Crazy” (because) his voice is phe- nomenal. VH: Ok, so tell us about being a white artist who is also VH: I’m sorry. We’re mysterious, certainly. a young college kid. What is everyone’s reaction SA: Yeah, we definitely like you guys. You guys are VH: That sounds awesome; we’re really excited to you when you claim to be a “real” rap artist? awesome but … about it. SA: I mean, it’s sort of like a stigma I guess, but it doesn’t SA: Well, it’s going to be a fun one. What day are we really bother me too much. I’ve never really cared VH: What is the most perplexing thing about wom- coming in? Are we coming in Friday or Satur- about what people have thought about that. For en to you? day? me, I don’t feel like it’s any different, except you SA: Mood swings and decision-making. Like when get thrown in or tossed in the ringer from people a girl — not that this has ever happened to VH: You’re coming Saturday. who don’t think white people can rap. me — but when a girl hooks up with someone SA: Oh yeah, that’s such a great night to do shows. and then you’re short with her, but somehow VH: You call yourself Boston’s Boy. How do people she’s yelling at you about it! VH: Is it better than Friday? from Boston feel about you representing them? SA: I don’t know. It’s sort of a toss up. It depends SA: It’s a mixed bag. Some people hate it because VH: That is confusing. Has that happened to you? where. When we were down at Clemson, it they’ve been in the game for so long, but they SA: That’s never happened to me. was all right, but the thing is on Saturday, I don’t have the clout or the success I have. And guess they have something called the Bible then other people are cool, and they’re really VH: No, never. Belt, so I guess they can’t drink at bars past 12 proud to have me from Boston. SA: But I’ve watched it happen, and it’s extremely or something. bizarre. … So tell me about Nashville! Are they VH: What’s next for you? excited that I’m coming? VH: Yeah, it’s a Southern thing, but we don’t have SA: We have a 29-date tour in 32 days, so that’s what that in Tennessee so you don’t have to worry we’re doing now. And after that, hopefully I can VH: Yea, absolutely, everybody’s really pumped about it. go on vacation somewhere. about it. SA: Ok, well, that’s perfect. SA: It’s going to be fun. I hear the girls down there VH: Where do you want to go on vacation? are very cute. VH: Sam, thank you so much; we really appreciate SA: I don’t know; I want to go to French Polynesia or it! We’re looking forward to seeing you. Bora Bora or St. Martin’s or something. VH: We’re cute. We’re nice Southern girls, so hope- SA: You’re welcome. I can’t wait; it’s going to be a fully you’ll like us (since you’re from Boston). blast. ■ www.InsideVandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Wednesday, September 8, 2010 5

music Concert Review Venue of the Week: Concert Review: 12th and Porter She & Him rock a couches create the ideal combination for savvy Crowd pleaser electrifies couples or fast new friends (although it is also just Nashville’s music scene a cool place with a view). 12th and Porter is also in a great location downtown crowd Oliver Han because it’s right across the street from Club Mai, Assistant Life Editor the ultra trendy, New York City-style 21+ club. If Zooey Deschanel casts a you have the cash money, hit it up afterwards, Every night of the weekend, the finest DJs of and your night will be complete. ■ spell on the Ryman Nashville’s rising electronic and dubstep scene (114 12th Ave. N., 18+, discounted cover come to one venue and spin all night long. With for 21+, 5-minute cab ride from Towers, Caitlin Meyer Staff Writer the genre artists, the hip crowd, the lasers and fog, www.12thandporterlive.com) the lounge couches and the colorful cocktails, 12th She & Him started as a series of lo-fi demos and Porter practically oozes electronic music. Zooey Deschanel recorded in her basement, Inside the venue there are two separate stages, too embarrassed to share them with the world. each conveniently with its own full bar. Yes, After partnering up with indie establishment you heard that right — there are two stages. M. Ward — two albums and a world tour later And yes, that means that two shows can go — Deschanel has come into her own. Hoards on simultaneously (which is often the case). of people, young and old alike, poured into the Dreams do come true. Feeling tired of dubstep? historic Ryman Auditorium this past Wednesday No problem — switch over to some fast-paced to be serenaded by the nostalgic pop of the electronic goodness. The larger of the two stages Tinseltown sweetheart, only to be awestruck by also features an indoor balcony that overlooks her impeccable vocals and infectious energy. the stage and the surging crowd. The balcony’s The show began with “I Was Made for You” lackluster lighting and plentitude of comfy and Deschanel jumping around the stage with a Gregory Sturgeon tambourine, unable to hide her enthusiasm for the night to come. The on-stage band consisted Nashvillescene.com of seven members, all snappily clad in vintage attire. M. Ward’s sultry accompanying vocals The night continued with the band playing and impressive guitar talent perfectly accented over 25 songs, ranging from crowd favorites Deschanel’s performance. “Sentimental Heart” and “In the Sun” to covers of songs by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles and The Beach Boys. Deschanel moved from tambourine to keys to ukulele, showcasing her talent on each instrument. The entirety of the show was captivating, as Deschanel’s voice and music far outperformed recorded versions. Deschanel’s performance bewitched the crowd into a standing ovation with a second encore of “I Put a Spell on You” when she put Ryman’s acoustics to good use, belting the ballad without a microphone. The show was a testament to the undeniable talent of She & Him, and the Ryman was a great venue in which to prg.com Nashvillescene.com see them perform. ■

Music Students use music for good After teaching a pilot workshop where volunteers play an instrument or Vanderbilt Music at Bordeaux Enhanced Option sing for cancer patients; applications for Elementary School last semester, VMO this program are due Thursday, Sept. 9. Outreach brings has expanded opportunities for Vandy VMO general body meetings are music to local students to teach music to elementary open to all students, regardless school children in the Nashville area. of musical ability. General body schools and hospitals Through a simple online application meetings will host events such as (due Friday, Sept. 17) and two training music-sharing coffeehouses, jam Grace Chang Staff Writer sessions (including one with the sessions, movie nights and guest volunteer director of the Nashville lectures. To find out more, visit Although Vanderbilt Music Outreach Symphony Orchestra), Vandy students http://studentorgs.vanderbilt. (VMO) is a newcomer to the Vandy can bring interactive music lessons to edu/vanderbiltmusicoutreach/ or student organization scene, it is by no underprivileged children. drop by the information session means making a shy entrance. Founded For students interested in on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. in fall 2009 by junior Haijing Wu and volunteering in the hospitals, VMO in Sarratt Cinema. Questions sophomore Grace Chang, VMO is a vibrant offers the opportunity to participate or comments? Contact VMO at music service organization committed to in the Music in the Clinic program at vanderbiltmusicoutreach@gmail. KAti turner helping students enjoy music. the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, com. ■ Four VMO members dress up as different genres of music for a music lesson at Bordeaux Enhanced Option Elementary School.

WRVU Spotlight Album Review WRVU DJ Spotlight: Interpol returns to Nashville Sugar Pill its roots with latest

WRVU has been able to carve out and tap into Joe Blum spins independent unique communities here in Nashville. tunes over Music City airwaves I became interested in WRVU after hearing self-titled release the raw beauty of the music featured through The rest of the group shines as well. Daniel Joe Blum independent radio. There is a vast range of styles Group works together to Kessler’s guitar work adds frenetic energy WRVU DJ — from pop to experimental, and everything in to the intoxicating “Lights,” while Carlos between. College radio is a great medium for create a post-punk sound Denglar supplies his typically masterful bass I have been a DJ at WRVU since I started my providing new artists a chance for exposure, as Benjamin Ries lines on “Summer Well” and “Safe Without.” show, Nashville Sugar Pill, last spring. I started well as digging out gems of the past. It can be a Staff Writer “Barricades” best demonstrates the group’s training just over a year ago with a DJ who has a refreshing break from the narrow limits of major strong chemistry and makes for Interpol’s best blues show, and I am now one of the promotion stations and commercial acts. After hearing some The gloomy guitar rumblings opening Interpol’s single since “Obstacle 1.” directors along with Patric Hoehnke and Jackie of my favorite lo-fi songs featured on a college self-titled fourth album announce a return to the The problem lies in how precisely Interpol Quartner. station back in my hometown, I decided to eerie post-punk sound that first transformed the recreates the atmosphere of its earlier works. Having a show on WRVU is a great way to provide explore our own independent music culture here sharply-dressed New York-based rockers into The decision may have made for a solid record, Nashville with broader musical opportunities. at Vanderbilt. stars of the indie scene. Interpol’s 2001 stellar but it causes one to wonder what, if anything, Some of my listeners like to call in and discuss the Anyone affiliated with Vanderbilt can train debut “Turn on the Bright Lights” received nearly Interpol has left to offer. Interpol’s new album is a songs I play or request other songs, so I can often to become a DJ. There will be a meeting for unanimous praise for its absorbing atmosphere paradox: As the group refines its sound, the result discuss music and learn from listeners, which potential trainees on Sept. 12th from 3 to 4 p.m. in of interlocking rhythms and mysterious lyrics. is increasingly claustrophobic. ■ is delightful. I have also hosted local bands and Sarratt 189. Anyone interested should attend the The popularity of its aggressive follow-up “Antics” artists who come to perform or talk about their meeting, and you can always listen to us on 91.1 (2004) left the group poised for mainstream music and what it’s like to be Nashville musicians. FM or stream online from wrvu.org. ■ success, but 2007’s turgid “Our Love to Admire” was undeniably a step in the wrong direction. Interpol’s solution was to return to its roots: “Interpol” picks up right where “Turn on the Bright Lights” left off. The self-title is appropriate: Interpol has never September Show List sounded so comfortable as a group. Lead singer 9/10-9/11 — The Pixies @ Ryman Auditorium 9/21 — The Hold Steady @ Exit/In Paul Banks still takes center stage, but other 9/12 — Best Coast @ Mercy Lounge 9/24 — Chelsea Handler @ Bridgestone Arena members have vocal parts in the majority of 9/12 — Black Crowes @ Ryman Auditorium 9/26 — Of Montreal with Janelle Monae the songs. Banks’ icy pronouncement of lyrical 9/14 — Harlem @ The End @ Cannery Ballroom anxiety and uncertainty still recalls the best of Ian 9/16 — Ghostland Observatory 9/29-10/2 — Next Big Nashville Curtis, but he shows a refreshing expansion of @ Cannery Ballroom @ Belmont University range. For instance, in “Try It On,” Banks reveals an unusual vulnerability when he cries, “There’s no change and nowhere to stay.” matadorrecords.com 6 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.InsideVandy.com

fashion fashion

nissa ostroff Backstage Staff Writer

It’s a bold move to attempt to sport white on a game day. Style Spotter Pass: Fashion’s wanted to recognize those Vanderbilt girls and guys who squeezed in one last white outfit before their natural Night Out tans fade and before we were forced to attend class on Labor Day. Check out the kickoff tailgate to see who taylor backus Staff Writer was trying to white out. White Hot! The fashion industry is always looking for an excuse to celebrate extravagance. In fact, each year there are countless events specifically devoted to celebrating fashion’s exclusivity (such as the famed Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala in the spring and fashion week after-parties). john parra/ Getty Image However, Sept. 10, 2010, will mark the advent of a fashion The Olsen Twins will be judging soiree that is not exclusively a karaoke contest at Barneys New reserved for fashion’s elite, York; Chanel is having a design- celebrities and the over- your-own-ballet-flat event; Sarah privileged spawn of billionaires. Silverman will be doing a stand- Fashion’s Night Out, the up performance at M.A.C in SoHo; brainchild of Vogue Editor-in- Dolce & Gabbana will be selling Chief Anna Wintour, is a public a limited-edition line of Naomi event conceived as a way to Campbell T-shirts; Gwen Stefani combat the deterioration of a will be at Sephora promoting consumer economy by inspiring Harajuku fragrances; Tommy indulgent spending. Hilfiger will be turning his Herald Essentially, Fashion’s Night Square store into the “ultimate Out is about partying and tailgate” (yes, tailgate); Lanvin will shopping: On Sept. 10th to be holding rounds of bingo at their coincide with Mercedes-Benz store with glamorous prizes for New York Fashion Week, the winners; and the curvaceous, innumerable stores across beautiful Victoria’s Secret models New York City will keep their will be giving “Bombshell” doors open until all hours of makeovers at the Victoria’s Secret the night. These many locales flagship store in SoHo. will serve cocktails and treats Since it’s a lot for one night, a while guests listen to musical Payless Shoe bus will be carting performances and participate people around to all reaches in in-store celebrity events, etc. of Manhattan. Regardless of Guests have the opportunity to where one ends up, there will mingle and celebrate fashion be fabulousness, fashion and while simultaneously emptying the magical quality of a night their Chanel pocketbooks by both exceptional and chic, purchasing the latest trends. and accessible to everyone, no Fashion’s Night Out was matter your paycheck. inspired by the Parisian tradition While we may all be stuck of Nuit Blanche, a night when art in Nashville on this coming museums stay open, free of charge, Friday night, our possibilities to celebrate art and culture in the for glamour and excitement French capital. With Wintour’s confined to the likes of Decades brilliant idea, Nuit Blanche and Dan McGuinness, I suggest evolves to incorporate everyone’s finding someone in New York favorite art form: fashion. This through whom you can live year, inspired by the success of last vicariously or tuning in on Sept. year’s event, Fashion’s Night Out 10th for an hour-long special on has expanded to countless cities CBS documenting the event’s across the country. public fashion show.■ Some of this year’s highlights:

fashion Goodwill hunting: The art of shopping thrifty Shirt: $4.29 courtney kissack rack only to find your grandfather’s old sweater Staff Writer can be discouraging. Don’t give up! Just around the Similar shirt at corner is a mint condition motorcycle jacket that’s J.Crew.com: Shopaholics, unite. perfect for fall … just keep looking! $49.99 (on sale) It’s no surprise that we gossip about fashion week, lust after Louboutins and sob at the size of Look for wear and tear, but be ready to our Towers closet: it’s second nature. And while make adjustments. we pride ourselves on stepping out of the box and Since everything at Goodwill is secondhand, Belt: $1.99 taking daring fashion risks, we still stumble across there’s wear to the items, but you can look past some Similar belt at dry, style plateaus from time to time. (Remember of it. Underarm stains are generally a deal breaker J.Crew.com: the week you wore a T-shirt every day because … as well as any other stain of a questionable $60.00 the prospect of sitting in the laundry room for six nature. But torn hems, missing buttons and small hours was too grim to handle? That was a rough imperfections can be addressed easily and quickly! one.) Also, if there’s an item that’s doesn’t fit quite right, The reality: Fashion is risky. Being different is but you love the shape or pattern, go for it! Since what keeps Vanderbilt style-setters ahead of the you’re getting it on the cheap, getting an item curve, so I invite you to suspend your disbelief tailored is still in the budget. momentarily — but not of what you think is stylish. Instead, ponder your favorite place to shop. Know what you want. Does J. Crew come to mind? Bloomingdales? Posh, It can be overwhelming for even the most perhaps? All wonderful establishments with fine seasoned shopper to see the all of the selection reputations. But what if I told you there was a place Goodwill has to offer. For example, when I went to you could find all of the same fabulous style for a Goodwill on Friday, I knew I was looking for this fraction of the price? fall’s denim button-down and across-the-body bag Skirt: $3.99 There might be some strategy involved in finding to wear going out. Not only did I find these items, Similar skirt at these ridiculously low prices, yet it’s well worth the but I also picked up a grey pencil skirt and animal J.Crew.com: effort. Goodwill, where have you been all my life? print belt (modeled by Carlyn Rosenblum, right). $118.00 In the coming weeks, the Life staff will be bringing you our collective thoughts on the often- Wash before wearing! purse: $6.99 overlooked style Mecca. You never know if the person who owned the Similar purse at A few tips and tricks to get you started: item last cleaned it before giving it away! It’s better Nordstrom.com: to be safe than sorry. $98.00 Know all good things take time. So armed with the knowledge that thrift stores Courtney Kissack/ The Vanderbilt Hustler Shopping at Goodwill is not like shopping at are your friend, have fun searching down those other stores where everything is perfectly arranged bargains, style-setters. Good luck to you all in your and neatly displayed. Traipsing through rack after journey of Goodwill hunting. ■ www.InsideVandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Wednesday, September 8, 2010 7

college culture college culture Stop, drop and shoot: Restaurant Firestarter Vodka joe aguirre to know: Asst. Life Editor a copious amount of mixers. you can dress like a fireman and Even if you aren’t the strongest enjoy it in full costume, having a In an already overcrowded proponent of the Russian creation, good hearty laugh at your tasteful vodka market, slick packaging I highly recommend Firestarter irony. and flashy advertisements Vodka, the flamboyant red fire Also, it’s not that expensive. I differentiate brands of a spirit extinguisher that’s filled with saw it offered on sale at Midtown Mas Tacos whose subtleties few drinkers booze. Yes, it pours using a nozzle Liquors for a mere $20 dollars for firestarter-vodka.com appreciate. with a lever and a locking pin. Yes, a fifth, a price that has me all fired jim whiteside “It all tastes like mouthwash”, it is designed to extinguish any up. Staff Writer I’ve often heard from vodka’s plans you may have to stay in for As a sophisticated student at a detractors, or, “If you aren’t getting the evening. prestigious university with a wry Hidden away in an Goose or Belvedere, it might as Yet it is, beyond any shade of sense of humor and a penchant unassuming building in East well be Taaka.” It’s hard to argue doubt, outrageously funny. Why for raging, you really should Nashville, a small kitchen in a when most individuals consume buy this vodka, given the caveats indulge in this truly ludicrous small restaurant busily cranks their vodka accompanied by about the beverage? For starters, libation, Firestarter Vodka. ■ out some of Nashville’s best tacos. The restaurant, called Mas Tacos Por Favor, is becoming Seriouseats.com increasingly well known in the college culture Nashville food scene for its creative and delicious menu. make a wonderfully crunchy- Owner Teresa Mason opened creamy eating experience. In Mas Tacos in 2008 as a taco addition to the tacos, daily truck, serving the East Nashville specials make their way onto the Food Network Star and 12 South communities on menu. Specials include tamales, weekends out of a renovated soups and elotes; grilled corn on Winnebago. Recently, Mason the cob with melted cheese and moved operations into a brick spices is a must-have when it’s and mortar location, which is on the menu. To drink, one can incorporates Indian open during the week. choose from the watermelon Admittedly not the most agua fresca, horchata and traditional tacos (with Mexican Coca-Cola, sweetened ingredients like quinoa and spicy with real sugar. flavor in everyday cuisine dill yogurt making their way Located at 732 McFerrin Ave onto the menu), it is their taste in East Nashville, Mas Tacos and creativity that make them is certainly outside of the courtney kissack personality and a background (a chocolate-ginger pudding garlic. Spices such as cumin, shine. The menu changes daily, Vanderbubble, but the food Staff Writer unlike any other star on the pie) and a mango chutney, cardamom and coriander with three types of tacos made makes the trip worth it. And network today. Born in India prosciutto and paneer also lend to the savory flavor fresh to order and finished with with tacos for $3, elotes for $2 Food Network junkies, look and raised in Dubai, this pizza on naan bread. Sound associated with Indian food. a squeeze of lime before leaving and drinks for $2, you can get out. There’s a new girl in town, food blogger-turned-star complicated? Not in the Mix up your frozen pizza with the kitchen. One of my personal a filling and delicious meal for and she’s bringing something impressed judges on “Star” slightest. Sequeiera’s goal is to a little mango and cumin. Add favorites is the chicken taco, around $10. The atmosphere, completely fresh to the table. by infusing traditional Indian “demystify Indian food, even if a touch of tamarind paste to featuring chargrilled chicken in which is something like Zooey On Sundays at noon, recent flavor in classic American you don’t know your turmeric your ramen noodles or a dash a deliciously spicy sauce with Deschanel meets taco shack, “The Next Food Network cuisine. Her most impressive from your coriander.” of paprika and turmeric to mac tomatillo salsa. However, the only adds to the experience. The Star” winner Aarti Sequeira is new recipes include sloppy So how can you incorporate and cheese. It might sound fried avocado taco is surely the daily menu is posted on the Mas starring in her own show “Aarti Bombay joes (ground turkey this tricky cuisine into your like you’re about to be in over star of the show; fried avocado, Tacos Facebook page as well as Paarti.” Aside from her unique with pistachios and raisins, everyday nosh? Start with your head, but if you trust the finely sliced purple cabbage, Twitter, and the establishment name, Sequeiera draws in seasoned with garam masala some basic Indian ingredients sweet-natured Sequeiera, your cilantro and the aforementioned is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. viewers with a warm, inviting and paprika), “puddin’ pie” like mango, ginger and taste buds are in for a treat! ■ spicy dill yogurt combine to Tuesday through Friday.■ JAMIE

cool clothing & all your favorites in a newly renovated store!!

fashionʼs favorite designers and accessories

TORY BURCH, ella moss,vera wang Diane von Furstenberg, J Brand, HUDSON Elizabeth & James, Seven, M Missoni, VINCE, MARNI James Perse, Theory, Milly, PRADA, LAFAYETTE 148 Sam Edelman...

VISIT OUR VANDY STUDENTS receive HAIR SALON 10% off & full priced BEAUTY LAB clothing & cosmetics with student ID FOR THE PERFECT, CUT, BLOW-OUT AND COLOR, COSMETICS, FACIALS,

4317 Harding Road 615-292-4188 www.jamie-nashville.com facebook: Jamie Nashville 8 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.InsideVandy.com opinion the vanderbilt hustler column Editorial Board What is on your mind? The Rant is your place to anonymously sound What would Dubois do? off on any issue you want. T o submit David Namm to The Rant, e-mail opinion@ Editor-in-Chief Like Glenn Beck and some other an uncomfortable tale involving a homeless man, Matt insidevandy.com or go to the opinion fellow who spoke at the Lincoln his pet burro and the parking lot of the Frayed Popkin page on InsideVandy.com. Columnist Memorial before him, I, too, have Knot, and then getting perturbed when everyone kyle blaine a dream: I hope that when Kyle around you starts to laugh. News Editor Dubois enrolls at the university of his choice, Just as these common thoroughfares are not Compiled by Theodore Samets he finds his last name has already become the best places for such conversations, the library synonymous with campus acts of stupidity. would not be the best place for me to practice my Vanderbilt has successfully created an online tracking system for theodore samets The New Hampshire high school student is vuvuzela skills, nor the Randwich Line the best Opinion Editor suing his current school, saying his teacher did (or most sanitary) location for naked hot yoga, Vandy Vans, put card readers in cabs and climbed in the rankings. not warn him about the dangers of electrical especially if I invited certain chancellors and Yet wireless in Furman is for some reason unattainable. demonstration cords. Fair enough — except for football coaches to partake with me. Man sweat meghan rose the fact that Dubois shocked himself by clamping is not an FDA-approved condiment. Yet. Sports Editor one end of the cord to his nipple while his buddy Still, it continues on, the worst being those This is Music City USA. You would think at least once in my four attached the other to his, giving a third brilliant Dubois-worthy public displays of affection where scholar the task of plugging it in. the rest of us are supposed to grin and bear it. And years here the Music Group would bring a country act to Quake. charlie kesslering We have many Dubois-type students here at if you happen to take a picture or two, everyone Life Editor Vandy. In fact, I believe he was what our school gets all upset and suddenly you’re a “pervert” had in mind when they wrote the immunity clause and it’s okay to smash your phone and break your As if Vanderbilt decided they hadn’t screwed Pike over quite in the Vanderbilt alcohol policy. The rule, which fingers (which you happen to need so you can enough, they gave the old Pike house to Pi Phi and then wouldn’t protects students seeking medical attention due type witty things, thank you very much). to alcohol or drug ingestion, is one of the few This is America, gosh darnit! Like Mr. Beck even entertain the idea of Pike moving into Pi Phi’s old house. times a student pulling a Dubois should be let off believes, you should be able to do anything you The Vanderbilt Hustler the hook for his or her own idiocy. want! Make out with your boyfriend in broad Staff List Still, there can’t always be an undo button, no daylight! Smooch your girl in the middle of Sarratt! Dear Housing: Thank you for addressing the urine running down matter how justified. Sometimes you must reap But unlike Kyle Dubois, just be ready to face the our wall. Probably would have been better, though, if you had Editor-in-Chief what you sow. Here’s an opportunity to make consequences. When you open your eyes due to David Namm Dubois the new lax penny; the new “Qdobes” that special tingle of man-made lightning, know done more than just tear down the wall. even, in that the term will soon become ubiquitous this one thing, this one undeniable truth that when discussing people we all try to avoid. our hero understands all too well: The alligator News Editor A Dubois moment doesn’t have to be a big clamps on the end of these cords leave quite the Why does the administration have it out for Pike so bad? Kyle Blaine deal. It doesn’t have to be hitting the fire alarm mark. at 3 a.m. and then blaming your roommate. It doesn’t have to be smearing your Branscomb — Matt Popkin is a senior in the College of Arts & “Victoria Wright would love for you to help put the ‘V’ back in VSG! Opinion Editor Breakfast all over the walls for someone else to Science. He can be reached at matthew.d.popkin@ Everyone, Vote Victoria Wright for A&S Senate on Wednesday! & Theodore Samets clean up. It can be a little thing, like standing in vanderbilt.edu. a path during passing period and telling a friend you’ll make the Wright choice.” I wasn’t aware that the “V” left VSG. Did Fabiani steal it? Sports Editor column meghan rose

column Asst Sports Editors When Islamophobia eric single peter nygaard Un-Common students wins, we all lose Coming to Vanderbilt was an excellent choice for Life Editor me. Not only is Nashville one of my favorite places to charlie kesslerinG Ben It was around 8:00 p.m. when he Apparently worried we would misunderstand be, but I also feel remarkably privileged to be in the called to tell his wife they would their subtle and nuanced position, the classroom with the kinds of professors and students Wyatt ask him a few more questions. It perpetrators scrawled it on a poster and left it at that an institution such as ours attracts. In many of Columnist Supervising Copy Editor was 10:30 p.m. before she found the scene of the crime: “Not welcome.” Now, in a my classes, my professors give me the freedom to michelle cohen out he wouldn’t be coming home at all. In the cruel irony, the end of Ramadan (which changes Katie be a veritable scholar of sorts, not just a sponge-like coming months, my cousin Carolyn (who has every year due to Islam’s lunar calendar) falls on Des Prez receptacle for pontificating. Even though there are asked me to use her real name) wouldn’t hear Sept. 11. Columnist certainly some carbon copies to be found, Vanderbilt InsideVandy Editor much more from her husband Tarek. In the Before the Muslim community becomes a students have flair. The beauty and scholarly buzz of Chris mcDonald aftermath of 9/11, the FBI had received a tip — scapegoat again, let it be said: The idea that all our campus combined with a certain “Vandy” vibe have contributed which, if one believes the rumors, included a Muslims are possible terrorist sympathizers until to an ever-improving national reputation for student life as much as for sighting of Osama bin Laden eating lunch in the proven innocent is insane, ungracious and un- intellectual standing; it’s no surprise that year after year we are named a Marketing Director heart of the Midwest — that Tarek was part of a American. If Muslim citizens have to live under Top 20 University by U.S. News and World Report. George Fischer terror cell. What did the FBI know besides this a cloud of suspicion (where their constitutional It’s nice to be recognized, but my cynicism about all this Top 20 fanciful lead? Only that Tarek was an Egyptian rights can be suspended on the flimsiest of business is rearing its head. I’m not sure I even know what being a Top- Muslim who was pursuing his boyhood dreams pretexts) until they prove they’re not “working 20 university means beyond being an academically well-respected Art Director by taking flying lessons. Based on that knowledge, for our enemies,” then they aren’t citizens at institution and being savvy about engineering certain statistics and Matt Radford the FBI detained an American citizen without all. This Sept. 11, mourn those we lost nine convincing people to give you money. Vanderbilt works hard to gain charge, legal counsel years ago and refuse academic respect — and we deserve it — but it is still clearer than ever or communication to let the peddlers of that as much as Vanderbilt is an institution of higher learning, it is also Designers with his family. Tarek Islamophobia spread a marketing machine. Of course I want Vanderbilt to do well, continue Jennifer Brown missed part of his fear and hatred. The funding research and (hopefully) paying professors what they ought Emily Green daughter’s childhood, Before the Muslim community is dead do not deserve to be paid, but sometimes I wonder about the ultimate results of the Irene Hukkelhoven and he’ll never get scapegoated again, let it be said: to see their memory marketing that leads to our impressive statistics. Katherine Miller that time back. My tarnished, and Probably our biggest marketing campaign over the past few years, as kristen webb family worried every The idea that all Muslims are pos- American Muslims far as attracting new students goes, has been talking up the Commons night that he might sible terrorist sympathizers until do not deserve and the value of the “First-Year Experience,” displaying big, shiny new not come home, that proven innocent is insane, ungra- the suspicions of buildings. It makes sense that the majority of our recruiting is targeted Editorial Fellow the FBI might think extremism that have toward freshmen, but with the university’s growing reputation, we also gaby roman that Tarek, who was cious and un-American. been heaped upon attract our fair share of transfer students who may be surprised when raising a family here, them. they arrive and find the situation to be different over on main campus. was an enemy of the United States. Granted, some passages in the Quran do sound I have a certain nostalgic soft spot for our 40-year-old housing, moldy Director of Photography Thankfully, the FBI realized its mistake. After pretty extreme, and we do ourselves no favors air vents and all. Most of it isn’t all that bad, but I can certainly see how margaret fenton months of detention, the agency released Tarek by suppressing questions as to why a minority of the expectations-reality gap could be pretty jarring. and publicly apologized for his arrest. The FBI Muslims uses those passages to justify terrorism. Even more jarring is the fact that some of the transfer students this even took the unusual step of expunging all If you have questions, by all means ask. There year, who were surely attracted to Vanderbilt by the same promise Photography Editor records of his arrest. I, ever hopeful, believed can be no understanding without dialogue. But of a unique “experience” that draws our increasingly impressive Christopher Honiball my family’s brush with Islamophobia was I submit that we would do better to ask actual freshman class, don’t even have a permanent place to live. Some of symptomatic of unjustified but understandable Muslims than demagogues who cherry-pick them are in temporary housing situations without knowledge of when hysteria brought on by the 9/11 attacks. It would verses to reinforce their myopic worldviews. or where they can move in to a permanent location. If I were in the VSC Director surely pass away as cooler heads prevailed. Look for Muslim Student Association events; midst of a similar adjustment, I would certainly feel like a temporary Chris Carroll The firestorm surrounding the planned they have several coming up. Email our Muslim student. Transfer students come to our Top-20 university after what mosque in Murfreesboro has convinced me I was chaplain. But whatever you do, don’t give into has probably been a less-than-ideal start to their higher education. wrong. First, gubernatorial hopeful Ron Ramsey the hate. Don’t let your Muslim classmates live Although their academic experience is probably still excellent, they Asst. VSC Directors pandered to xenophobic interests by claiming under a cloud of suspicion they did nothing to may not be getting the Top-20 student life that Vanderbilt advertises, Jeff Breaux that Islam was a cult, not a religion. Next, Laurie earn. but instead may be jostled from place to place. Despite the focus on our Paige Clancy Cardoza-Moore, when reminded that there has national reputation, Vanderbilt is letting some of its obligations to the been no violence from Murfreesboro’s Muslim — Ben Wyatt is a junior in the College of Arts & non-Commoners fall by the wayside. community for 30 years, retorted, “Not yet.” Science. He can be reached at benjamin.k.wyatt@ Then, there was the arson at the mosque site. vanderbilt.edu. — Katie Des Prez is a senior in the College of Arts & Science. She can be reached at [email protected].

opinion POLICY correction POLICY The Vanderbilt Hustler opinion page aims to stimulate discussion in the a Vanderbilt e-mail address where the identity of the sender is clear. With rare Accuracy is our profession. As the “Voice of Vanderbilt,” we are committed Vanderbilt community. In that spirit, columnists, guest columnists and authors of exception, all letters must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday. to ensuring our work is fair and accurate. Errors of substance will be cor- letters to the editor are expected to provide logical argument to back their views. The editor reserves the right to edit and condense submissions for length as well rected. With very rare exception, these corrections will be listed on Page 2. Unreasonable arguments, arguments in bad faith or arguments in vain between as clarity. Bring corrections to the Hustler office in Sarratt 130 or e-mail us at hustler. columnists have no place in The Hustler and will not be published. The Hustler Lengthy letters that focus on an issue affecting students might be considered [email protected]. You may also report them by telephone to the news welcomes reader viewpoints and offers three methods of expression: letters to the for a guest column at the editor’s discretion. line at (615) 322-2424. editor, guest columns and feedback on InsideVandy.com. All submissions become the property of The Hustler and must conform to the Letters must be submitted either in person by the author to the Hustler office legal standards of Vanderbilt Student Communications, of which The Hustler is a or via e-mail to [email protected]. Letters via e-mail must come from division. additional contacts Your voice doesn’t stop here. President Lori Murphy U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander U.S. Sen. Bob Corker Rep. Jim Cooper Rep. Brenda Gilmore Sen. Douglas Henry Jr. Council Member The Vanderbilt Hustler encourages Vanderbilt Student Government United States Senate United States Senate U.S. House of Rep. Tenn. District 54 Tenn. District 21 Kristine LaLonde its readers to voice their opinions on 3028 Station B Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20515 P.O. Box 281934 11 Legislative Plaza 2005 20th Avenue South legislative issues. The following stu- [email protected] (202) 224-4944 (202) 224-3344 (202) 225-4311 Nashville, TN 37228 Nashville, TN 37243-0021 Nashville, TN 37212 dents and legislators represent Sarratt 355 (615) 736-5129 (615) 279-9488 (615) 736-5295 (615) 876-3665 (615) 741-2380 (615) 522-7319 the Vanderbilt community. (615) 322-8742 www.InsideVandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Friday, September 3, 2010 9 sports

Rowing Rowing club looks to build on youth, success

Sports writer LJ Rader sat down with tennis standouts Jackie Wu and Ryan Lipman for this week’s edition of “Take Two.” The two discussed this season’s preparations, opponents they are excited to face and their tennis role models. Jackie WU and

Ryan LIPMAN oliver wolfe /The Vanderbilt Hustler Question Jackie Wu Ryan Lipman

How does it feel to It feels pretty good. I was injured … It’s great — really exciting to be back be back at school? but I (was) doing rehab over the sum- and get the season started in a couple of zac hardy/ The Vanderbilt Hustler mer, and I’m really excited to be back weeks. The women’s rowing club has picked up steam the past few years and hopes to entrench itself at Vanderbilt. This year’s rowing team returns 23 members from last year’s club. and starting classes. We have some new people on the team, so I’m really Peter Letarte that competition they need, and (they) looking forward to this year. Sports Writer can’t quite find it in the classroom.” That does not go to say, however, that What have you I actually had surgery, so I had to re- I stayed here and trained at Vandy all sum- Whether it’s their newly designated the rowing team finds itself unable to done over the hab every day of the summer. Since I mer with Coach Duvenhage and (assistant) training room in the Rec Center or their compete with the level of other clubs it summer to prepare haven’t been able to spend as much Bill Tym. We worked on multiple facets 60-foot rowboat at the activities fair on comes up against throughout the year. yourself for the time on the court as I would have of my game, and I was also in the weight the Commons this fall, one thing is for In fact, last year, when the team made upcoming season? liked, I actually took a couple of sum- room four times a week working with our sure: The Vanderbilt rowing team is the trek to Oklahoma City to compete mer classes just to keep myself busy. strength coach. I put on about 10 pounds, becoming more visible on campus. in the ACRA Club Rowing National so it was a productive summer. But it is the things people don’t see Championships (for the first time in here on campus — teams of Vanderbilt club history), they came home with an What are your As of right now, I’m really just looking Freshman year was great — I did a lot of rowers out on Percy Priest Lake every eighth place finish by the freshman boys plans for this forward to being back and playing things I wanted to do, but there also were week, sleeping in churches and gyms team, while the freshmen girls took the season? competitively. Rehab is going well, a lot of things that I didn’t accomplish that I during road trips to events all over the gold. It was a tremendous step for the but I’ll probably miss the first tourna- hoped to. This year I want to continue with south, or their training trip to South program. ment. After that, hopefully I can get those goals. I want to be an All-American Carolina for spring break — that makes This year, of the 23 returning members, back and definitely be ready to go this year — I was one match away from be- Vanderbilt rowing and the relationships 18 are sophomores and five are juniors; for the spring. I’m just doing as much ing All-American last year, so that is a nice it builds so meaningful to the people no seniors return. Miller and his staff as I can, and, not to sound cliche, but goal to have. involved. hope to build on their youth and success I’ve always had my sights set on be- “I really like the team aspect. The by creating even more interest in their ing All-American. Now that two years people on this team are my best friends program, despite having seen a boost in have gone by, I have two more years on campus,” said Lindsay Chatfield, numbers over the last two years. to achieve that goal, so we’ll see how president of the rowing club. “It’s also “Two years ago when I got here and that goes. a very challenging sport, every day at we only had 10 people, it was hard to practice you’re pushed to do things you drum up interest and awareness with What school and That’s a tough question. In the past, I would say Tennessee; I want a crack at J.P. never thought you could do, and that’s the team that small,” Miller said. “(Now) player are you most the player was from Tennessee, but Smith again. Last year, I had a battle with really a great experience in my mind.” we’re on the up. It used to be a club, but looking forward to she graduated. This year, it’s still the him, and he got the best of me. I’m looking Very few members of the team had now it’s morphed into a team.” facing against this top SEC schools, like Tennessee — we forward to playing him again. ever rowed before they joined the club Whether it is out on Percy Priest Lake year? had a big win against them last sea- here at Vanderbilt — only about 10 or in hulking 60-foot rowboats at the son and were hoping to continue that percent, according to Head Coach Jon student organization fair, the Vanderbilt again. We’re still battling our hearts Miller. However, many find it is a great rowing club is hard to miss. However, out against Georgia, Florida and USC way to achieve the level of competition what truly sets these athletes apart is — all those top SEC schools. and camaraderie that their respective their passion for what they do. sports gave them in high school. “The sacrifice is what makes the What do you do I used to try to keep everything in, I just try and take as many deep breaths “We’re all very committed, very experience meaningful, the fight is what during the match but that didn’t go so well for me be- as possible and relax. I usually have a song dedicated, and it’s just athletes from makes you stronger, and the people on to make sure you cause it just kind of bottled up. Occa- going through my head that keeps me all different backgrounds: We’ve got this team are what make you want to do stay focused? sionally I’ll fix my strings just to keep more relaxed than usual. basketball players, soccer players, this every day,” Chatfield said. focused on the match. Sometimes I’ll runners — you name it and a lot of them The rowing club is always looking look around to the other courts — have done it in high school,” Miller for eager new members. For more which seems counterintuitive since said. “I think when a lot of them get to information, contact Head Coach Jon you wouldn’t think that I’d be focus- college, they realize they are missing Miller at [email protected]. ■ ing, (but) that actually helps calm me down a little bit.

What past or cur- I was a big fan of Pete Sampras, but I Growing up, I loved Pete Sampras — he rent tennis star do liked Agassi’s ground game, and you played an attacking-style game. Now I love By the numbers... you model your can’t forget Federer. I guess just a Federer because he does everything well. game after? combination of everything. I’m trying to model my game after Federer and Sampras, trying to do a mix of what they both do best. NORTHWESTERN Who do you want The Goo Goo Dolls, Matchbox 20, Tim McGraw and Lil Wayne — I know that’s The Hustler took a look at the Commodores’ numbers Saturday to see headlining Maroon 5 — someone along those kind of extreme, but I like both of them. I against Northwestern, comparing them to those from the 2009 Quake next year? lines. Also, Mike Posner — I think he’d also wouldn’t mind seeing Usher. season. Here’s the breakdown: be great in concert.

Football Saturday’s Game Most Valuable Commodore: 21 — Points scored 192 — Rushing yards 122.61 — QB rating for 143 — Rushing yards BRANDON BARDEN Larry Smith allowed LJ Rader be overlooked. Over the course of 432 — Yards of total offense 23 — Points allowed Sports Writer his career at Vanderbilt, Barden Despite the solid debut of Larry has developed into one of the 240 — Passing yards Smith and the sharp play of running Commodores’ leading offensive backs Warren Norman and Zac weapons. His performance against Stacy, the true MVP of Saturday’s Northwestern sets the stage for game was redshirt junior tight end what should be a great season. Last Season Averages Brandon Barden. As a freshman, Barden transferred Barden ended last season on to Vanderbilt from Virginia Tech and 16.3 — Average points per 160.3 — Rushing yards per a high note, finishing with five converted to tight end after playing game game catches for 67 yards against quarterback in high school. As a Tennessee. In Saturday’s game, he redshirt sophomore, Barden played 88.0 — QB rating for Larry 177.6 — Rushing yards was able to pick up right where he in every game, starting the final 10 Smith allowed per game left off. Barden made four catches after the team lost Austin Monahan for 63 yards, highlighted by a 36- to season-ending surgery. yard touchdown catch. He also had Barden looks to set career highs in 306.6 — Average offensive 23.3 — Points allowed per a key block on Zac Stacy’s 33-yard receptions, yards and touchdowns yardage per game game chris phare/ The Vanderbilt Hustler touchdown run, opening up a lane this season. His improvement as a Brandon Barden (6) emerged as for the running back. blocker has already paid dividends, — Passing yards per one of Larry Smith’s more reliable 146.3 targets on Saturday, making a tough The emergence of Barden as a and his rapport with quarterback game touchdown catch to keep the Com- key piece of the offense early in the Larry Smith will only improve as compiled by steve schindler/ Sports Writer modores’ hopes alive. season is something that cannot the season progresses. ■ 10 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.InsideVandy.com back page

View The Hustler online at Who sees this ad? InsideVandy.com 11,500 students Click the Hustler button at the and many faculty/staff, bottom right of the home page parents and alumni

crossword Level: Across 60 Wasatch Mountains 1 Bit of cat chat ski resort 1 2 5 Phobia 61 Body-care brand 10 Cell signal strength named from the indicators Latin for “snow- 3 4 14 __ mater white” 15 Unconventional 63 Sch. with Riverside 16 Atty.-to-be’s chal- and Irvine campuses Complete the grid so lenge 64 Soup vegetable each row, column and 17 Indian princess 65 Stunning weapon 3-by-3 box (in bold 18 Flightless birds 66 Tableland 19 Where some descents 67 __ majesty borders) contains start 68 Like some bars every digit, 1 to 9. For 20 Elite socialite 69 Pitt in films 22 Place for a finance strategies on how to major Down solve Sudoku, visit 24 Dick and Harry’s 1 Kate of “We Are www.sudoku.org.uk leader? Marshall” 25 __ name: computer 2 Airline to Ben-Gurion ID 3 Prefix with bus SOLUTION TO 26 “__ size fits all” 4 Oxford vests For the solution to TUESDAY’S PUZZLE 27 Delivery method 5 Moola today’s puzzle, please 31 Russian coins 6 German coal valley 33 Grinders 7 Riviera season go to the bottom of the 34 1960s Cana- 8 Emirate natives, homepage at dian prime minister mostly www.InsideVandy.com Pearson 9 Menu heading 9/8/10 36 Pound of poetry 10 Not at all scintil- 32 Bit of a fairy tale trail 49 Prayer beads 9/6/10 Solutions 37 Planned attack times lating 35 Process: Abbr. 52 Trojan War king 38 Middle __ 11 Comparable to a 37 Begs to differ 55 Brand 42 Ironic tales’ tails cucumber 39 Jackie’s “O” 56 Computer nerd 44 Sharapova of tennis 12 Punk rock icon Joey 40 Sloth, for one 57 “Happy birthday” 45 Low parts 13 Inscribed slabs 41 Price indicator writer, perhaps 48 Online investing 21 Young ‘uns 43 Hall of Fame NFL 58 Org. that reaches for 50 Bambi’s aunt 23 Rock’s Mötley __ coach Ewbank the stars? 51 “Baseball Tonight” 25 Yet to be had 44 Dillon of “There’s 59 “I’m __ it’s over” channel 27 Revolutionary Something About 62 Brandy letters 53 Like some stocks, Guevara Mary” 9/8/10 © 2010 The Mepham Group. Distributed by for short 28 “Oh yeah? __ who?” 45 Happen to 54 Camera lens ratio 29 Misjudge 46 Shakers founder Tribune Media Services. All rights reserved. 56 Bare wear 30 Auto pioneer 47 Pan-fries

Over 35,000 unique visitors and hundreds of thousands of ad impressions each month.