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EIGHTEEN MONTHS AFTER RECOLO- An eventful week in Greek Life, in short: One fraternity NIZING ON VANDERBILT’S CAMPUS, Speaking Greek THE TENNESSEE DELTA CHAPTER OF Straight from the press under investigation by its headquarters, another PHI KAPPA PSI (PHI PSI) WAS RE- CHARTERED SATURDAY releases, here’s what the O ce suspended until 2015 and a third re-chartered The Vanderbilt Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi Saturday, for the fi rst time of Greek Life announced in the since 2008, became recognized as a aftermath of this weekend’s STAFF REPORT AS A RESULT OF DRUG VIOLATIONS fully chartered Interfraternity Council ------DISCOVERED OVER WINTER BREAK, fraternity. Before Saturday, Phi Kappa revelations DELTA KAPPA EPSILON (DKE) LOST Psi’s existence on the Vanderbilt cam- FOLLOWING ALLEGATIONS OF HAZ- THEIR RECOGNITION ON VANDER- pus was contingent upon the comple- ING AND ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS, BILT’S CAMPUS tion of university requirements and “Delta Kappa Epsilon has been LAMBDA CHI ALPHA (LAMBDA CHI) placed on suspension, meaning The Vanderbilt Offi ce of Greek life recognition from the fraternity’s IS CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGA- Friday announced that Delta Kappa national headquarters. All required their recognition as a fraternity TION Epsilon has been placed on suspen- standards were completed and the at Vanderbilt University, has The Lambda Chi Alpha frater- sion, meaning their recognition as chapter, originally founded in 1901, been revoked due to issues of the nity announced Friday that a joint a fraternity at Vanderbilt University regained its charter. The 56 men of Phi possession, use, and facilitation investigation by the Offi ce of Student has been revoked due to issues of the Kappa Psi were fully initiated in to the of controlled substances at the Conduct & Academic Integrity and the possession, use and facilitation of chapter on Saturday morning. Vander- chapter facility ... The University Offi ce of Greek Life, in collaboration controlled substances at the chapter bilt Greek Life Director Kristin Shorter will work with the Delta Kappa with the International Headquarters facility. University offi cials entered the said that Phi Kappa Psi will continue of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity is facility due to concerns over unau- to improve the Greek experience at Epsilon alumni and national currently underway due to alleged thorized access to the facility and as Vanderbilt. headquarters to develop a violations of Vanderbilt University and a part of a routine inspection at the “We are excited to have Phi Kappa reinstatement agreement for the Interfraternity Council hazing, new semester break related to changes in Psi as a chartered chapter at Vander- CHRIS HONIBALL / THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER chapters return in 2015.” member education and alcohol poli- residents for the spring semester and bilt University once again,” Shorter Top: Immediate Past National President of cies. The investigation will determine discovered evidence of drugs and drug said. “I am thankful for the efforts of Phi Kappa Psi Tryon Hubbard presents Sam “A joint investigation of the whether there is evidence that mem- paraphernalia, which was turned over the alumni and students in shaping Heyman, president of the Tennessee Delta bers violated local laws, university Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi, with the chapter’s Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity... to the Vanderbilt University Police a chapter that is committed to be a code of conduct, or other oaths and Department. A thorough investiga- values based organization.” charter during a lunch for the chapter’s is currently underway due to obligations of the Lambda Chi Alpha tion followed, and a hearing was held Phi Kappa Psi members and alumni, national initiation. alleged violations of Vanderbilt Initiation Ritual and Constitution. this week to discuss the fi ndings and parents, national organization rep- University and Interfraternity Lambda Chi Alpha has been placed determine the outcome. resentatives and university admin- Bottom: Ron Ransom, Phi Kappa Psi Council hazing, new member on interim suspension during this The university will work with the istrators joined the men who have director of expansion, presents a gavel and education and alcohol policies.” time period and is permitted to host Delta Kappa Epsilon alumni and na- restarted the chapter in a reception sounding block to Sam Heyman, president only meetings and activities related to tional headquarters to develop a rein- on Friday evening and a luncheon on of the Tennessee Delta chapter of Phi Kappa the investigation. statement agreement for the chapter’s Saturday afternoon to celebrate the Psi, during a lunch for the chapter’s national return in 2015. re-chartering. initiation. Birth of the Bloomberg AND THE OBAMA MIT gunman a hoax — Hannah Sills, senior news reporter CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — A false report of a gunman at The Managerial Studies Program welcomed a new arrival last the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that briefl y caused a semester — a Bloomberg Terminal, also known as a Bloomberg GOES TO ... campus-wide lockdown Saturday stemmed from an electronic Machine, specifi cally for the use of undergraduates. message sent to police, authorities said. According to Professor Cherrie Clark, director of the Manage- First lady Michelle Obama presented the best picture Offi cers searched for a man reported to be carrying a long rifl e rial Studies Program, a Bloomberg Terminal gives users access category live from the White House for last night’s Academy and wearing body armor but found nothing unusual, Cambridge to proprietary software that provides news, fi nancial data and Awards. Dressed in a silver gown, Obama’s police said. The report — that alleged that the gunman was data analysis concerning different companies and industries. introduction to the award praised the barricaded inside a building on campus — turned out Vanderbilt’s new Bloomberg Terminal looks like a dual screen nine nominees for their contribu- to be a hoax, and there was no threat to public safety, computer, but with a specialized keyboard that allows users to tions to the world of cinema. “I state police spokesman David Procopio said. execute specifi c commands at the push of a button. am so honored to help introduce Cambridge police received the tip in an electronic Students can use the machine to help with class assign- this year’s nominees for Best chat message around 7:30 a.m., but witnesses on ments, conduct research before interviewing with a company Picture and to help celebrate the scene eventually contradicted it, spokesman or get certifi ed as a Bloomberg Terminal user — a certifi cation the movies that lift our spirits Dan Riviello said. Neither police nor MIT speci- that can give students an edge when applying for jobs in the and broaden our minds fi ed how the tip was received, though the police fi nance industry. and transport us to people department’s website says anonymous crime “You’ll fi nd it in all corporate fi nance departments, in all Wall we have never imagined,” tips may be made via text message or email, Street banks and trading fl oors … it’s just ubiquitous. If you’re Obama said. Now that in addition to a telephone hotline. in fi nance, there’s a Bloomberg terminal nearby,” Clark said. they no longer have to “The MIT community was sent a “Bloomberg terminals are commonplace, and it gives students worry about re-election, this precautionary text message at 8:52 a.m. an advantage if they know how to use them and fi nd data and venture into the most star- asking them to remain indoors and shelter information on them.” studded night of the year in place,” the university said in a statement Clark encourages students to take advantage of the terminal. suggests that the Obamas are issued following online criticism over delays It is located in the Managerial Studies offi ces, and any student fi nally ready to embrace their in alerting the public that a gunman was can come in and learn how to use it via instructions placed celebrity status. possibly on campus. It did not explain why near the machine. it took more than an hour to issue the alert. 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QUOTE OF THE DAY “We are excited to have Phi Kappa Psi as a chartered chapter at Vanderbilt University once again. I am thankful for the efforts of the alumni and students in shaping a chapter that is committed to be a values based organization.” campus KRISTIN SHORTER, DIRECTOR OF GREEK LIFE VSG: READY, SET, Three students offi cially declared their candidacy for VSG president for the 2013-2014 school year on Sunday night. Learn a little more about the tickets before the campaigns heat up.

Election timeline PLAN YOURPLAN WEEK YOUR WEEK March 11 Compiled by Charlotte Gill, news staff reporter Campaigning of- fi cially begins at 8 MONDAY a.m. McGill Hour: Health and Wellness Trivia Night March 14 7-9 p.m. Primary voting Alumni Lawn McGill TV Lounge begins The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, the Offi ce of Wellness Programs and Alcohol Education and Project PHOTOS BY ERIC / THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER will host a trivia night relating to health and wellness. March 15 John Tucker Jessica Brunelle Isaac Escamilla Lucie Calderon Peter Hernandez Kristen Mosley Snacks will be provided. Primary voting ends at noon Sigalos Major: Public Policy Major: Political Major: Major: Computer Major: Educational Major: Neuroscience Involvement on Science Neuroscience, Science, Mathematics Studies and Involvement Campus: Alumni Involvement on French and Economics Communication TUESDAY on campus: Coordinator, Campus: Vanderbilt Involvement on Involvements on Studies March 19 Secretary/Treasurer, Delta Delta Delta Programming campus: Vanderbilt Campus: Vanderbilt Involvement General election Interfaith Panel — Sex and the Sects: Gender Interfraternity Fraternity; Dance Board Speakers Programming Programming Board on Campus: begins Roles in Religion Council; Resident Marathon; AcFee Committee, Board Homecoming Speakers Committee; Alternative Gift Fair, 7-8:30 p.m. Advisor; VUCeptor co-chair VUceptor, Resident Committee; Swim Honor Council Advisor Sponsorship Chair; Student Life Center Ballroom for past two years; Previous Advisor Club President; and Member; Sigma Nu Athenian Junior Vanderbilt Student brother (New Member Honor Society; The Vanderbilt Interfaith Panel will host its annual panel March 20 Lambda Chi Alpha Involvement with Previous General election brother VSG: Crawford Involvement with Volunteers for Advocate Spring 2012); Kappa Alpha Theta discussion with representatives from a variety of faith ends at noon Previous involve- House President, VSG: Sutherland Science; Chi Omega VUcept Executive Fraternity, Chief traditions. ment with VSG: Programming House President, Fraternity; Tour Board (Selections Co- Administrative Chief of Staff ; Coordinator, Director co-chair Campus Guide Chair and VUceptor) Offi cer; Kappa Delta Deputy Chief of Programming Services Committee, Previous involve- Previous involve- Pi Honor Society, of Staff ; First- Arts & Science ment with VSG: ment with VSG: Membership Chair; WEDNESDAY year Leadership Senator Director of Special First-Year Leadership Tour Guide Anchor Link Lunch & Learn: Events & Roster Program; Member, Events, First-Year Program, Deputy Previous involve- Management Organizational Leadership Program Director of First-Year ment with VSG: Relations Committee Relations, Director of Peabody Council 12-1 p.m. First-Year Relations President Sarratt 189 Bring your lunch and join students, faculty and staff mem- bers to learn about a variety of Anchor Link features. FACULTY PROFILE

THURSDAY Sweet CeCe’s Hillsboro Village Event 3 5-9 p.m. Evelyn Patterson, sociology Proceeds from your purchase will benefi t the Vanderbilt Dayani Center for Health & Wellness. By CHARLOTTE GILL in life expectancy of two years, but I can’t achieve the goal of spending less money News staff reporter say if this is causal. on punishments that do not decrease ------VH: What effect do you think the rise of recidivism rates. legalization of marijiuana will have on VH: Why did you become interested in The Vanderbilt Hustler: How do you the U.S. prison system? this fi eld? see research and teaching intersect? EP: We should consider the push EP: I began this career fi eld because Evelyn Patterson: One of the main towards the legalization of marijuana I didn’t have enough data on sexually in addition to the change in the ways transmitted infections. We don’t appreci- EVELYN PATTERSON, things I want students to have is a fi rm assistant professor of foundation of what constitutes crimino- that states see possession of marijuana. ate the context in which we are actually CORRECTION sociology, has recently logical theories and consequences of the While some might say that this is due to living — what does it mean to be incar- published a study in criminal justice system. the shift in attitudes towards marijuana, cerated? There is a difference between the “American Journal VH: Tell us about your recent research. I would argue that it is more about the Martha Stewart’s (prison stay) and many In the Feb. 21 issue of the Hustler, John Lennox was quoted as of Public Health” costs of incarcerating a person … I be- people’s experiences, and it is not some- saying, “I am ashamed that the name of Christ has ever been EP: The current literature says that on the relationship lieve that states feel a pressure to com- thing that should be taken lightly. associated with an AK-47. People who take guns to defend Christ between life expec- simply the experience of being in prison aren’t following Him” during his talk. This quote followed his tancy and duration itself impacts later health — not dura- pensate the lessening of punishment A student pointed out that in this discussion of religiously motivated violence in Northern Ireland. of incarceration. She tion of incarceration. I was interested for nonviolent crimes with making the country, we learn all these things going However, his comment was incorrectly described as relating to teaches undergraduate in determining if that was true or not. punishment for violent crimes harsher. through school, but there are pieces gun rights in America. The Hustler regrets this . courses on Criminol- Because most prisoners are not like The implementation of such policies of history that surprise and shake our ogy, Social Statistics, the general population health-wise, I will not result in a lowering the incarcer- world. I think of this class as a class of and a capstone Re- ated populations but instead cause an surprises … particularly with crime search Practicum. The compared prisoners who had experi- Vanderbilt Hustler sat enced variable durations of prison and increase. Policies that fail to incorporate shows, there is an illusion that we as citi- SEE GUYS? PEOPLE LIKE US! down with Patterson controlled for other risk factors. For the population dynamics under the zens know what’s going on, but we need to get her take on her every year in prison, there is a decrease current regime will most likely fail to transparency in our system. work. This weekend, members of The Vanderbilt Hustler staff attended the Southeast Journalism Conference, at which The Hustler received several individual and institutional recognitions at their Best of the South awards ceremony. Congratulations to Editor- in-Chief Eric Single (First Place —Best Sports Writer), Art Director Kristen Webb (First Place — Best Newspaper Layout Designer) BE PROUD and hands-on experience. and senior news reporter Kyle Blaine (First Place — Best Public I OF YOUR SCHOOL “What better opportunity do we have than to just walk Service Journalism) and to The Vanderbilt Hustler (Third Place — According to Zeppos, the biggest takeaway from the over to (the Medical Center) and learn and fi nd out what Best College Newspaper). report for Vanderbilt students should be “feeling proud it’s like?” Zeppos said. that you work at a university that gives back in so many ways.” He said that the report highlights the impact that the institution has on students, the community and even VANDERBILT STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE FUN the world at large. V (BUT STAY SAFE) Recognizing how hard students work on a day-to-day vanderbilthustler basis, Zeppos said that fi nding a way to have fun is one WE ARE PROUD of the most important aspects of the college experience OF YOUR SERVICE STAFF II — but not as important as remaining responsible and Zeppos said that Vanderbilt’s dedication to service is staying safe. ERIC SINGLE — EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Five refl ections clear in the fi ndings of the report, mentioning the $830 “Enjoy your educational experience and fi nd your million value of charity care, community benefi ts and from the passion and take care of yourselves,” Zeppos said. “It’s ANDRÉ ROUILLARD — OPINION EDITOR other unrecovered costs to the university. He said that important that we feel like we have the best college ex- KELLY HALOM — LIFE EDITOR Chancellor on the culture of Vanderbilt really fosters an environment perience and feel good that you go to a good university TYLER BISHOP — NEWS EDITOR where student, faculty, staff and others are dedicated to Vanderbilt’s $8.6 that makes it very easy to have fun.” serving others. BRITTANY MATTHEWS — ASSISTANT LIFE EDITOR billion infl uence GEORGE BARCLAY — ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR JESSE GOLOMB — ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Vanderbilt had an $8.6 billion impact ANTHONY TRIPODORO — ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR on the Tennessee state economy WATCH VANDERBILT TRANSFORM during fi scal year 2011-12, according III AND GROW ITS INFLUENCE KRISTEN WEBB — ART DIRECTOR to an independent economic analysis Zeppos said that because of the work and experiences DIANA ZHU — ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR released on Thursday, Feb. 21. Here of members of the community, Vanderbilt’s infl uence is ZACH BERKOWITZ — DESIGNER are The Hustler’s top fi ve takeaways continuing to grow. He said that he plans to see Vander- KAREN CHAN — DESIGNER from a meeting with Chancel- bilt transform for the better, citing continual eff orts to HOLLY GLASS — DESIGNER lor Nicholas Zeppos on what the keep state of the art equipment in classrooms, expand EUNICE JUN — DESIGNER impact means to the Vanderbilt partnerships across schools and renovate and create AUGIE PHILLIPS — DESIGNER community. new spaces on campus. JENNA WENGLER — DESIGNER “I have a dream to take the (Carmichael) Towers By Tyler Bishop, news editor down,” Zeppos said. “It would be a wonderful place to ANGELICA LASALA — CHIEF COPY EDITOR build a park-like residence and entrance place. It’s a ALEX DAI — SUPERVISING COPY EDITOR good opportunity to build friendship and community in PRIYANKA ARIBINDI — COPY EDITOR and out of the classroom.” SAARA ASIKAINEN — COPY EDITOR MADDIE HUGHES — COPY EDITOR ANNE STEWART LYNDE — COPY EDITOR STUDENTS SHOULD SE THE RESOURCES SOPHIE TO — COPY EDITOR IV AVAILABLE ON AND AROUND CAMPUS EMILY TORRES — COPY EDITOR According to Zeppos, there are countless opportunities on campus that are available daily to students. He used MURPHY BYRNE — PHOTO EDITOR the Medical Center as an example of one of the best CHRIS HONIBALL — FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHER resources that developing students have to get face time KEVIN BARNETT — LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER NELSON HUA — LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER TINA TIAN — LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER CHRIS PHARE / THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER u WWW.INSIDEVANDY.COM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013 3 IN THE TUNNELS It’s a Vanderbilt campus legend: rumors about an extensive tunnel system running underneath the university, some even claiming to use it as a “warm path to class during the wintertime.” The Vanderbilt Hustler ventured down into the tunnels to get some answers and clear up some of the mystery surrounding this subterranean labyrinth.

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By MADDIE HUGHES tons of coal a day. However, Graham said News staff reporter Plant Operations will soon be going green. FAST ------“Pretty soon the smokestack won’t be FACTS there. We are going to be switching to all As far as 13 stories beneath Vanderbilt’s (natural) gas, as a political statement. meticulously landscaped campus spans While coal is cheaper and more efficient, 5 Miles of tunnels five miles of underground tunnels that Chancellor Zeppos has said he wants gas connect several campus facilities, includ- as soon as possible.” ing the Medical Center, McGill Hall, But- Currently there is a four-year plan in trick Hall and Peabody Campus. place to effect the change. These tunnels today lie mostly dormant, As the final part of the tour, we went into 200 but there was a time in their history when the down shaft on Children’s Way, across Tons of coal burned students did use them to travel across the street from the Student Recreation each day campus, and during the Cold War, the Center to see the largest tunnel, which tunnels served as bomb shelters, supplied is termed a “real” tunnel by the men at with meals and water in case of a nuclear Plant Ops because it is round and is much attack. larger than the others. This tunnel was “The longest tunnel runs from this made about ten years ago, and is 110 feet 4 building (the Baker Building) to the Stu- underground. Number of years dent Recreation Center, and then down The tunnel was formed using a rock planned to switch to to the Children’s Hospital,” said Assistant borer — a smaller version of the same a natural gas Vice Chancellor of Plant Operations Mark machine used to form the Chunnel Tun- Petty. “At this point in time no one can go nel under the English Channel. To access unescorted (through the tunnels). It used the base of the tunnel, one must descend to be that students would go into them all 13 flights of stairs. This tunnel was much the time. However, once they (the tunnels) brighter than the others, though the base 13 Number of stories showed up on an urban explorers website, of the tunnel was covered in several inches beneath the campus of water. people would go where they are not sup- at the tunnels’ deep- posed to be, which became a liability. So in When the tunnel was being drilled, three est point 2002 we had to lock them up.” underground springs were exposed, which We entered the tunnels guided by provide approximately 100 gallons of water Samuel Graham, a specialty equipment per minute. Currently, water from these technician lead person, also know as a lead springs is used to water the athletic fields. man, who has worked at Vanderbilt since “When the floods of 2010 happened, 10,000 1999. The first tunnels we entered were the water level rose 30 feet up the shaft of Pounds of steam those directly under the Baker Building. the tunnel. It took three days with three pumped per hour These tunnels were very dark, hot and pumps pumping a total of 1,500 gallons a extremely cramped. minutes to remove all of the water,” Smith According to Graham, today the tunnels said. “The floods caused millions of dollars hold the steam pipes, telecommunica- in damage because the steam pipes that tion, natural gas, power and Ethernet. As heated this water caused the rocks in the 1920s additional elements were added into the tunnel to fall. At least it didn’t the high Decade in which tunnels, older elements were not taken pressure tank (300 psi pressure tank in the the tunnels began construction out, making the space available for walking tunnel), or we would have had an even very narrow. bigger hole.” The tunnels were also very shallow. At 5 Graham said that the tunnel under feet 9 inches, there was just enough space McGill Hall bares the “greatest” mark of for me to stand up straight; the ceiling was students, containing graffiti and other just centimeters from the top of my head. student signatures. The floors were also muddy in places, While the essential goal of Plant Ops due to the expansion vents — grates that and the tunnels may be “out of sight, out of let air into the tunnels so the pipes don’t mind,” Graham commented on how amaz- overheat. ing it is to realize how much really goes The sheer quantity of steam that travels into running a research university. through these tunnels is impressive: 10,000 “This is a tightly run branch of the pounds per hour. To form this much university,” Graham said. “You don’t hear steam, the university goes through 200 much from us, but I guess that is the way it should be.” 4 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013 THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER u WWW.INSIDEVANDY.COM

QUOTE OF THE DAY “But inevitably, there will be some comments made that fail to capture the whole picture. And unfortunately, for those less educated or less interested in learning about both sides of the conflict, those comments will be taken as representing the truth of the matter instead of just one side.” opinion MOHAMED AL-HENDY

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Misquotation and misrepresentation Errors in The Hustler’s previous issue should be corrected Something got you peeved? Irked? Honked off? The Rant is your place to anonymously vent your spleen on any in public fashion issue you want. To get your rant on: tweet @VandyRant, email us at [email protected], or visit the PATRICK EADS To whom it may concern, InsideVandy.com opinion page. is a junior in the College of Arts have gladly read The Hustler for my three years here at and Science. He Vanderbilt. can be reached at I enjoy most of the articles I read, with only a few ex- 1. Guys, I think I’m getting sick of patrick.w.eads@ ceptions. I greatly appreciate the strides that the editorial Beyonce. (Editor’s note: This is the vanderbilt.edu. Istaff has made to make the student paper professional and wrong newspaper for you). relevant. However, I was very disturbed by the coverage of the Veritas Forum in the Feb. 21 edition. 2. I pay $60,000 a year. You pay for my The heading of the section first caught my eye: “A night of contrast.” What contrast is being referred to? Zach Wahls damn laundry! may or may not be religious and is a charismatic young man with lesbian parents. John Lennox is a Christian mathemati- 3. When will Rites be announced? I’m cian and philosopher. It seems to me from the mention of sick of waiting. contrast and the side-by-side placement of the columns that the supposed contrast here was between the faith of Lennox 4. When is VSG going to get a school- and the LGBT activism of Wahls. While it may be the editor’s opinion that a belief in God automatically implies opposition wide Harlem Shake organized? to gay rights, there are many who would beg to differ. It is even acknowledged that their messages were not completely 5. Wahls and Lennox were NOT con- at odds. That is a correct statement as their messages do not trasting. The Hustler did an injustice by contradict in the slightest. I attended the Veritas Forum and stating it so. Gay people can believe in absolutely no mention was made in the Veritas Forum regard- God, and it’s a shame that the Hustler is ing homosexuality. I cannot see a purpose to this placement other than to foster conflict between statements of religion reinforcing the stereotypes that plague NELSON HUA / THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER and the gay rights movement. Zach Wahls spoke in Sarratt Cinema last Wednesday. our society and, more importantly, hurt Secondly, Lennox did not address gun rights in contem- those struggling with reconciling being porary America. The statement quoted for this purpose in ently to be the preferred context of the author. gay and believing in God. the article was taken wildly out of context. It was originally Inclusion of the editor’s personal opinions in a news col- addressing religious violence. Lennox grew up in Northern umn is unprofessional and, in this case, dishonest. It falsely 6. Dear VSC Board, we already have Ireland, where there is much violence between Catholics and seeks to create discord between Christians and homosexuals an on-campus radio station. It’s called Protestants; that history is what his statement was referring (isn’t there enough already?), invents new, foreign contexts to, not gun rights. It seems that there was a greater inter- WRVU! for quotes and even omits words from the quotes in order to est here in inserting the author’s political opinions than in make them fit this context. There is an opinion section of The maintaining journalistic integrity. What makes this even more Hustler for just this reason. Including personal opinions in 7. It’s too late this year, but next year problematic is the fact that Lennox is misquoted in the ar- coverage of events is inappropriate. Unfortunately, the repa- for Valentine’s Day, y’all should turn ticle. He actually said, “I am ashamed that the name of Christ ration of this misunderstanding amongst the readers of the The Rant into Vandy Compliments, and has ever been associated with bombs or AK-47s.” Of course, column will probably be more difficult than the spread of its people can just submit the name of the word “bombs” was removed in the quote in the article. misinformation. As the editors of this paper, that reparation The original statement would conjure an image of terrorism their crush. is your responsibility. and violence, not of gun use in America, which was appar- — Patrick Eads 8. We need someone to speak the voice of truth in The Hustler. Where is Fran- nie Boyle when you need her? The Hustler’s response 9. “I don’t care what you think about me” — Kelly Halom. “We don’t think TYLER BISHOP Patrick, make editorial decisions based on political motivation. about you at all” — Vanderbilt student is a sophomore in The side-by-side placement of the articles was a decision body. You’re not being oppressed. the College of Arts hank you for your letter. I am glad to hear that you that was made to highlight the contrast in the message of the and Science and the have enjoyed reading The Hustler during your time at speakers that were brought to Vanderbilt by separate organiza- news editor of The Vanderbilt. tions at the same time on the same night. I can assure that the 10. People need to stop parking in Vanderbilt Hustler. I’d like to start by saying that the issue regarding intent was not to suggest that a belief in God automatically im- the driving lanes in the Rec lot. Other He can be reached Tthe context that the quote “I am ashamed that the name of plies opposition to gay rights. However, while I am one of many people in legitimate spots need to get at tyler.l.bishop@ Christ has ever been associated with bombs or AK-47’s” was who can effectively support both gay rights and my faith, your their cars out. vanderbilt.edu. placed into in the Feb. 21 article was the result of a miscom- reference to the “discord” between the two groups is exactly the munication and overlooking on my personal behalf during the layer of contrast that this editorial decision was trying to get editing process — not a result of any political motivations of across — that there is in fact friction and discord between the the reporter who covered the event. Immediately following a group that brought Zach Wahls to campus and the group that notification from the author of the article, a correction was is- brought John Lennox to campus. sued on InsideVandy.com and will be published in today’s issue I am in agreement that far too much antagonism exists of The Hustler. No ulterior motivation lies behind the error that between Christians and homosexuals already, and it would in- vanderbilthustler was made, and The Hustler and myself in particular regret this deed be unprofessional and dishonest for a reporter or editor to mistake. include personal opinions on the already heated matter. I hope EDITORIAL BOARD On a more personal note, to address the issue of associating that you understand the genuine human error made in the Feb. a belief in God with opposition to gay rights, I happen person- 21 issue and do not attribute it to a failure in the journalistic or ERIC SINGLE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ally defy what you suggest about the editorial staff of the news editorial integrity of The Hustler editors, staff or reporters. [email protected] section, being both a strong believer in God and a strong sup- Thank you again for your letter. porter of gay rights. That being said, however, The Vanderbilt ANDRÉ ROUILLARD KELLY HALOM Hustler, including the news section, does not — in any case — — Tyler Bishop OPINION EDITOR LIFE EDITOR [email protected] [email protected]

TYLER BISHOP NEWS EDITOR [email protected] The other side of the story OPINION POLICY Without a Palestinian voice, this year’s IMPACT lineup fails to capture the whole picture

The Vanderbilt Hustler opinion page aims to stimulate MOHAMED bout a week ago, Vanderbilt Hillel, the Middle step on campus to broaden our horizons and understand discussion in the Vanderbilt community. In that spirit, col- AL-HENDY Eastern Student Association and a number of all the sides of a particular narrative or issue. After all, the umnists, guest columnists and authors of letters to the edi- is a senior in the other Vanderbilt and Nashville-based organiza- key to better understanding an issue is to understand the tor are expected to provide logical argument to back their College of Arts and tions came together to put on Middle Eastern side that you don’t represent; only then can you effectively views. Unreasonable arguments, arguments in bad faith or Science and presi- ACooperation Weekend, a of events designed to create argue for what you believe in. That’s why in our classrooms, arguments in vain between columnists have no place in The dent of the Muslim dialogue on campus between students about Israel, about when we reflect on, say, the Civil War, we take a deep look Hustler and will not be published. The Hustler welcomes Students Association Palestine and about the peace process between the two at the beliefs and doctrines driving both the Confederates at Vanderbilt. He reader viewpoints and offers three methods of expres- states (or “national entities” if you prefer). Despite the and the Union, and not just the latter. When we reflect on can be reached at small size of the Arab and Muslim populations on campus sion: letters to the editor, guest columns and feedback on mohamed.al-hendy@ World War II, we look at the history of both the Axis pow- InsideVandy.com. vanderbilt.edu. in comparison to the Jewish population, Vanderbilt Hillel, ers and the Allies, and not just the latter. And today, even The views expressed in lead editorials reflect the major- the primary organizers of the event, ensured that both when we look at contentious political issues like abortion, ity of opinion among The Hustler’s editorial board and are sides of the often-heated and controversial issue were ably economic policy or healthcare, we ensure that forums exist not necessarily representative of any individual member. represented by two of the most knowledgeable and experi- in which both sides can express their viewpoints, such as Letters must be submitted either in person by the author enced figures invested in the conflict. During the dialogue presidential debates or the recent State of the Union ad- to the Hustler office or via email to opinion@insidevandy. between the two speakers, whenever a point was made, dress. com. Letters via email must come from a Vanderbilt email the other side of that point was explored in turn by the Unfortunately, this will not be the case with this year’s address where the identity of the sender is clear. With rare other speaker to give the audience a holistic, comprehen- IMPACT. I am hopeful that Barak and Mitchell will focus exception, all letters must be received by 1 p.m. on Sunday sive understanding of the key points that remain disputed their speeches on peace and conflict broadly, and avoid or Wednesday. The editor reserves the right to edit and and debated about the conflict today. Having attended a presenting more politically divisive or one-sided points condense submissions for length as well as clarity. variety of lectures and advocacy-type events on the Israeli- specifically on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. And I believe Lengthy letters that focus on an issue affecting students Palestinian conflict throughout my life, I can safely say that that they will make an effort to structure their speech as may be considered for a guest column at the editor’s the event was run in a very fair way, and that it was one such. But inevitably, there will be some comments made discretion. of the most satisfying events on the issue that I have ever that fail to capture the whole picture. And unfortunately, All submissions become the property of The Hustler and attended. for those less educated or less interested in learning about must conform to the legal standards of Vanderbilt Student Unfortunately, the holistic understanding that was pres- both sides of the conflict, those comments will be taken Communications, of which The Hustler is a division. ent at Middle Eastern Cooperation Weekend will be absent as representing the truth of the matter instead of just one The Vanderbilt Hustler (ISSN 0042-2517), the student from Vanderbilt’s IMPACT Symposium 2013, which will side. Lisa Lacayo, co-chair of The Vanderbilt Speakers newspaper of Vanderbilt University, is published every bring together former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak Committee, acknowledged this herself when interviewed Monday and Thursday during the academic year except and Senator George Mitchell to discuss peace and conflict, by The Vanderbilt Hustler on Feb. 21. during exam periods and vacations. The paper is not presumably in the Middle East. To be clear, I have no issue When asked about the purpose of inviting Barak and printed during summer break. with either Barak’s or Mitchell’s visit to campus; in fact, I’m Mitchell to this year’s IMPACT Lacayo said, “You just hear The Vanderbilt Hustler allocates one issue of the news- very much looking forward to hearing what they have to about bombings in Syria or ending a war or all these differ- paper to each student and is available at various points on say at the event, and will definitely be attending. But I can’t ent things happening, but you never really hear the other campus for free. Additional copies are $.50 each. shake the sense of deep disappointment that Vanderbilt side of the story.” The Vanderbilt Hustler is a division of Vanderbilt Student University Speakers Committee could not have invited Unfortunately for the Vanderbilt student body, and all Communications, Inc. Copyright © 2012 Vanderbilt Student someone, anyone, to represent the side that is already those who attend, that will continue to be the case at this Communications. extremely underrepresented in the media and across the year’s IMPACT. : the Palestinian side. As Vanderbilt students, we’re taught from the first day we — Mohamed Al-Hendy THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER u WWW.INSIDEVANDY.COM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013 5 The show must go on Vanderbilt’s performing arts community has persevered in the face of space restrictions and administrative negligence

ithout question, Vanderbilt is more supportive slots; three to four groups book space a night, often for slots technically members of student organizations, they can’t book of the arts now than any other time in recent late into the evening. rehearsal space for their directing scenes, which are graded parts memory. Judging by the panoply of fl iers handed The options outside of Heb’s and Branscomb Rec are nowhere of their class coursework. Large cultural groups, moreover, have out at Rand Wall, the frenzied Facebook “publitz- close to ideal. Practically every room in Sarratt/Rand is carpeted many internal dances and numbers to rehearse but struggle both Wes” and the throngs of packed performances, the performing — a buzz kill and potential source of tripping and carpet burns to fi nd suitable space and to book appropriate amounts of it. arts at Vanderbilt are enjoying more success than ever before. for dancers. Moreover, due to a recent incident involving drum- Despite the clear issues, why have these problems persisted? The administration has responded to this growth with a suite ming dancers in Wilson Hall and a cadre of angrily awoken lab Ironically, I suspect that the university’s sluggishness on the is- of facilities upgrades: the wonderful new monkeys, some student groups are no lon- sue stems from the old adage in the performing arts: “The show Rand Lounge performance space; and I've seen groups ger allowed to rehearse in academic build- must go on.” Regardless of the diffi culties in fi nding space, student MICHAEL the plush, new offi ces of the Offi ce of Arts rehearsing in stairwells, ings. Where are these students supposed groups fi nd ways to rehearse, even if it means staking out rooms, GRESHKO and Creative Engagement, replete with building lobbies and in The to rehearse? Some get desperate. I’ve seen staying up until 2 a.m. or rehearsing in stairwells. They’re commit- is a junior in the rehearsal space (as the plaque outside the Anchor Lounge in their ef- groups rehearsing in stairwells, building ted to the art they’re producing and the stories they seek to tell, College of Arts room proudly proclaims). lobbies and in The Anchor Lounge in their no matter the infrastructural hurdles. When the university looks and Science. He However, the student performing arts forts to find space that even efforts to fi nd space that even remotely re- around and sees all of the successful performances, they inno- can be reached at community is far from content with the remotely resembles their sembles their needs. There’s clearly a prob- cently — and incorrectly — assume that the process that led to the michael.a.greshko@ needs. There's clearly a vanderbilt.edu. present state of affairs. The veneer of pol- lem here. success was sound. ish on display at student performances problem here. From the perspective of Reservations In order to improve this less than ideal situation, there are a va- conceals a frenetic, stressful, fl y-by-the- and Events, who oversee campus space riety of cost-effective strategies and solutions from which Vander- seat-of-the-pants rehearsal process driven to the brink by the rental, the sordid tale I have described is a fl ight of fancy; their bilt could choose. In current and future renovations, conference utter lack of rehearsal space on this campus for larger groups records often indicate that many student groups fail to use their rooms and multipurpose rooms could be fl oored with marley or and for dancing of any kind. previously booked spaces. I can’t say I blame them for coming to hardwood fl ooring in an effort to make them more dance-friendly. Based on Vanderbilt’s infrastructure, I’m not entirely sure this conclusion, but I’d argue that they’re often mistaken. Reser- Larger rehearsal spaces with accommodating features like perfor- that Vanderbilt’s administration understands the scope of the vations and Events keeps track of rehearsal space use based on mance fl oors, mirrored walls and ballet bars could be included in problem. At present, there are only two spaces large enough the pickup and drop-off of keys to spaces like Heb’s and Brans- new and renovated buildings, like College Halls at Kissam (Accord- on campus to accommodate bigger groups: Heb’s, a room in comb Rec. Such a system, however, relies on the assumption that ing to fl oor plans, there’s a 365-square-foot meeting room on the the shared basement of Carmichael Towers 1 and 2; and Brans- the doors are otherwise locked, which is hardly ever the case. fi rst fl oor of the College Halls that would be ideal for such a con- comb Rec, in the basement of Lupton House. (Alumni Hall’s Many student groups use their reservations but fail to pick up version). Student groups and Reservations and Events desperately Memorial Room will hopefully return to the fold once renova- their keys simply because the extra trip is unnecessary. need to work together to reform the reservation process as well. tions are completed.) These rooms — ideal because of their Furthermore, Reservations and Events only deals with regis- Like I said before, Vanderbilt has made great strides in support- size, openness and lack of carpet — are about as easy to book tered student organizations and caps the number of bookings ing student performances, and regardless of infrastructure and as successful Quake lineups. Given the demands of class and groups can make in a given week, placing considerable pres- policy changes, the show must — and will — go on. But the shows other extracurricular commitments, groups seeking rehearsal sure on two growing demographics: student directors in theatre wouldn’t mind a little more help. space tend to book these rooms on weekday evenings and classes and the groups behind massive cultural showcases like weekends. The competition is fi erce for space in these time Cafe con Leche. Since student directors in theatre classes aren’t — Michael Greshko In search of the American Dream A single look to the past can answer current policy and welfare issues

HILLARY was looking through YouTube videos searching for your feet, you have a little boost to help you through. Up grandmother applied for another job at 75 and was selected ROSENJACK testimonies of why people voted for President Obama. to 99 weeks of unemployment with minimal requirements over the 30- and 40-year-olds that applied primarily be- is a sophomore in Some had logical reasons: They prefer his tax plan to maintain this status, however, seems a bit steep — par- cause she sold herself with her testimony of the work ethic the College of Arts because it is easier on their family’s income bracket, ticularly when economic data indicates that people work and loyalty she demonstrated all these years. and Science and Ior they’re opposed to social issue regulation by the federal signifi cantly harder to fi nd a job as their benefi ts start to All the odds were against her: No money. No education. vice president of the government, to name a couple. But some of the testimoni- run out. No supportive marriage. But my grandmother has one Vanderbilt College als embodied the attitude of entitlement that has captured My grandmother has strongly infl uenced my views on thing that sets her apart from the sea of others who are in Republicans. She so much of our society. When one man was asked what he this subject. As a single mother raising four children, she desperate situations — she believes wholeheartedly in the can be reached at wanted the president to do this time around, he simply worked two factory jobs and managed to provide food, hillary.a.rosenjack@ American Dream. She believed that by her own hard work vanderbilt.edu. said, “write me a check.” Another woman said that she clothing and a decent childhood for each of them. Times and perseverance she could make a life for her family, and “never thought this day would come — I don’t have to were very tough, but she didn’t take one cent or one stamp it paid off. Her children have gone on to do amazing things. worry about putting gas in my car. I don’t have to worry of welfare. It would not have been wrong if she had, in This family embodies the spirit of individualism and hard about paying my mortgage.” order to get her family back on their feet if they found they work that our founders envisioned for America. Times are I am so grateful that our country has a system that couldn’t make it through; however, she had too much pride tough, but there is hope. The government’s crutch can help, provides a fi nancial crutch to the disabled and to single and resolve. After the plant for which she had been working but it’s not a permanent fi x. mothers and to people who fi nd themselves in a rough shut down, she got another job cleaning a local church. At patch in their lives. The key here is that this fi nancial help 70, she quit her cleaning job in order to care for her dying — Hillary Rosenjack is a “crutch” — while the wound heals and you get back on mother. Now that my great-grandmother has passed, my 6 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013 THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER u WWW.INSIDEVANDY.COM

YouTube Challenge : I Gave My Wife or Girlfriend A Terrible Gift For Valentine’s Day In another classic YouTube Challenge, Jimmy Kimmel asked viewers to fi lm themselves giving their wives or girlfriends terrible gifts for Valentine’s day. And the results proved to be hysterical. Those unfortunate enough to be featured received everything from a “kidney stone” ring to a severed fi nger to life mice. Let’s hope that Jimmy Kimmel keeps the challenges coming. Who should have won Off -campus workouts Major changes were made to the Academy Awards voting process this year, including the addition of an online ballot By MAGGIE KNOX Life reporter and moving up the deadline. The result: some strange ------nominations and even stranger wins. Here’s what should There comes a time in every Vanderbilt student’s life when the idea of another trip to the Rec or have won last night. By Kara Sherrer, life reporter Estrogym is just too much. When routine becomes unbearable, the easiest option may seem to be skip- bit of a surprise, especially given Jessica ping the gym and opting for a nap instead. BEST DIRECTOR Chastain’s gripping performance as a CIA Who won: Ang Lee, “Life of Pi” agent named Maya who tracks Bin Laden Fear no more. Believe it or not, you can get a Who should have won: Ben A eck, for more than a decade. Both actresses great workout without having to step foot on an “Argo” clinched Golden Globes (Lawrence for elliptical or running the monotonous Vandy loop. 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Road trips require a little jumpskyhigh.com. classes that don’t involve months of extensive — planning, but you can make them as cheap or expensive as you want them to be. Basically, you Hot Yoga Plus not to mention expensive — planning. need a playlist, you need friends that you can 2214 Elliston Place #305, Nashville, Tenn. be in the car with for long amounts of time and Hot Yoga Plus offers a number of classes for be- JARED LAZARUS/MIAMI HERALD/MCT CAMPUS you need a destination. Our suggestion? Get to know Tennessee better — vis-a-vis all those ginners as well as more experienced yoga students. By MARGARET KNOX the city, you may want to look to the great roadside attractions. Go see Jack Daniel’s Grave Hot Yoga Plus offers Power Flow, a class that com- Life reporter outdoors for your spring break activities. in Lynchburg. Check out Graceland in Mem- bines sun salutations, standing postures, and fl oor ------There are many adventure opportunities in phis. 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Let’s face it: Vanderbilt late-night dining options are nonexistent. If it’s a weekend and you live in Highland Quad, you can’t even go to a Munchie Mart past 11 p.m. Even off-campus restaurants often don’t have hours that align with those kept by typical college students. Here at The Hustler, we break down the best ways you can celebrate after a long night of hitting the books. MURPHY BYRNE / THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER Jackson’s Bar and Bistro offers European and American comfort food, with late night dining options that are both cheap and delicious. Located in Hillsboro Village, right across the street from Pancake Pantry, Jackson’s offers a convenient late-night dining option to Vanderbilt students. BEST PLACE TO CURE THE DRUNCHIES: From open until 10 p.m., you can get pours of Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. ing for when you are craving a late night snack. HERMITAGE CAFE liquor, and from open until 9 p.m., you can get 2-for-1 Sunday 9 a.m. to midnight While many believe that Sunset Grill is too over- Monday-Sunday 10 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. the next day slices of pizza. You can come early for the pizza and We all know you’ve been to Jackson’s before, priced to waste their precious meal money, the Catch a cab to the Hermitage Cafe next time stay late for the beer. While the menu can be a little but the late-night atmosphere of this bar and late-night menu provides a significant price cut you’re in need of some late-night grease. This hot overwhelming with all the pizza and pasta options, bistro is something that you’ll want to be a part from their dinner menu, with their Sunset Bacon spot is located just past the Gulch and is open you can definitely find something for everyone here. of. Besides the eclectic guests and lively bar area, Cheeseburger for only $5, fried egg sandwich for from 10 p.m.-1:30 p.m., making it the perfect Jackson’s offers some of the best food near cam- $7.99 and all desserts for only $5. Match these op- place to go at 4 a.m. after a long night out. The pus. When you need a late night snack, nothing tions with their Tennessee Caramel Apple, made menu offers all sorts of Southern food, but BEST AUTHENTIC: is more satisfying than their Caribbean Nachos of Jack Daniels Honey, Thatchers Apple Ginger they’re probably best known for breakfast food ATHENS FAMILY RESTAURANT or Cookie Dough Egg Rolls — can anyone really Liquor and cranberry juice, and you’ll be ready to like biscuits and home fries. Though the food is Thursday-Saturday 24 hours resist flash-fried chocolate-chip cookie dough? head out for a party that night. nothing unique, it’s cheap, greasy and simple, Closes 10 p.m. Sunday Furthermore, Jackson’s has an excellent selection making it the perfect spot if you’re still feeling a The Greek and American cuisine served at Athens of unique cocktails including their Mango Mojito little tipsy before bed. The best part? The people- MOST CLASSY: is nothing short of gorge-worthy. This is the perfect and Root Beer Float. To make a great deal even watching — you’re always sure to make friends at place to go with friends when you are in need of better, all of the drink and meal options on the PATTERSON HOUSE Hermitage Cafe. Sunday-Saturday 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. some serious food. The quantities are big and the late-night menu cost under $10, so you won’t feel Skip 12th and Porter on Division and head price is cheap, allowing you to stalk up on all the guilty for splurging on yourself the next day. right for the Patterson House, a Prohibition-era BEST LATE NIGHT PIZZA: Greek favorites that your heart desires. Not to men- tion that this place was recently showcased on Guy lounge that offers cocktails and quality pub grub MAFIAOZA’S Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.” BEST ON-THE-CARD OPTION: until 3 a.m. It’s a little more expensive than your Tuesday-Friday 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. SUNSET GRILL average late-night location, but the drinks have Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. MOST CONVENIENT: a bite that shows you are getting what you pay Closed on Mondays Thursday-Saturday 10 p.m. to midnight for. If you don’t want to drink, the atmosphere is The best thing about MafiaOza’s is definitely its JACKSON’S While Cafe Coco is definitely a favorite for a enough to keep you entertained, with delectable Tuesday “Customer Appreciation” specials. All day and Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m. to midnight late-night on the card meal, it’s always crowded small plates and a speakeasy experience unlike all night, they server 2-for-1 draft and bottled beers. Thursday-Friday: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. no matter what time you go, and sometimes it any other. can result in a long wait — not what you’re look-

PHOTO ESSAY Harambee 2013 The African Student Union presented ‘Harambee 2013: Modern Family’ on Feb. 20, 2013. This night of culture, music, dance, fashion, laughter and food raised money for Vanderbilt Blood: Water Mission.

TINA TIAN/ THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER Harambee included many different dance numbers, including influences from both modern and traditional African dance.

TINA TIAN/ THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER TINA TIAN / THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER Vanderbilt’s BhangraDores, Vanderbilt’s competitive South Asian dance team, performed at Harambee 2013. BhangraDores works to pro- Several students in the African Student Union participated in a fashion show that showcased mote cultural awareness and aesthetic appreciation of Bhangra, a Punjabi folk dance. modern African fashion. 8 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013 THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER ◆ WWW.INSIDEVANDY.COM

THE BIG STAT 40-yard dash time ran by former Vanderbilt running back Zac Stacy at the NFL Scouting sports Combine on Sunday. 4.55

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This week in the SEC, Florida fell to Missouri, who fell to Kentucky, who almost lost to Vanderbilt but man- aged to keep its tournament chances afl oat without Nerlens Noel. Typical week. By BEN WEINRIB, sports reporter

1. FLORIDA (22-4 OVERALL, 12-2 SEC) The Gators su ered just their second loss since Christmas last week, this time at the hands of Missouri. It took Kenny Boynton, Mike Rosario and Erik Murphy shooting a combined 12-for-36 from the fi eld for Florida to come up short by three points. The Gators are eighth in the nation in fi eld goal percentage, so we wouldn’t expect Baseball sweeps Monmouth that again. BOSLEY JARRETT / THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER 2. MISSOURI (19-8, 8-6) By STEVE SCHINDLER new Commodore batter steps up to get big hits, thanks to a Xavier Turner error and a subsequent The Tigers’ 63-60 victory over No. 5 Florida Sports reporter hammering the offerings off all comers. “It’s fun sacrifi ce fl y to left fi eld. Vanderbilt responded in in Columbia cemented their second-place ------playing with guys that have so much ability,” the bottom half of the frame with Connor Har- standing in the power rankings. Then they said freshman Kyle Smith said. “We’re a talented rell’s RBI double to left-center that scored Jack choked away a win in Lexington, losing to the Nerlens Noel-less Vanderbilt starting pitching continued its sterling efforts this weekend, as Philip Pfeifer group.” Lupo. Wildcats, leaving us wondering if this is a team of giant killers or Veterans such as Tony Kemp, Mike Yastr- Pfeifer didn’t seem bothered by the plated run, on-and-o underachievers. followed Kevin Ziomek’s 11- gem on Friday and ’s 2-hit outing on Saturday zemski and Connor Harrell have continued to allowing just one hit over his fi nal fi ve of with a strong performance of his own to help produce as they have in years past, but some work. 3. KENTUCKY (19-8, 10-4) the Commodores secure their fi rst sweep of the newcomers have also stepped up. Freshman Monmouth starter Jonathan Shippee The fact that one bipolar team and another season. Xavier Turner, who has appeared mostly as a struggled with control as he walked four batters with its best player out for the season are sit- Pfeifer struck out six and gave up just two hits this season, leads the team in 2.2 innings. Shippee left having only given up ting at second and third in the power rankings over six innings as Vanderbilt topped Monmouth with a .455 average. On Sunday, another fresh- two earned runs; however, his relievers didn’t says a lot about the state of the SEC. But after 13-1 on Sunday for its fi fth consecutive win. man showed up in a big way, as Smith went provide him with any help. being throttled by Tennessee 88-58, Kentucky won back-to-back close Pfeifer gave up no earned runs, lowering his ERA 2-for-2 and knocked in four runs. The Commodores started doing damage in games at home, signaling the Wildcats’ season may not be over just on the season to 0.64. In another emerging trend, the Commodores the fi fth and sixth innings with RBI singles by yet. Also, never doubt a John Calipari team, especially one led by such While struggling with some command issues offense appeared to be slow out of the gates in Conrad Gregor in each frame. This momentum highly-touted players. to start the season, the Vanderbilt pitchers the fi nal game of the series. In fact, through the carried over to the next two innings, in which certainly have things in control now. In this fi rst fi ve innings, Vanderbilt only held a 3-1 lead Vanderbilt’s offense exploded. Smith made the 4. ALABAMA (19-8, 10-4) weekend’s series against Monmouth, Ziomek, before 10 runs on seven hits opened things up most of his two at-bats after entering the game over the next three innings. as a pinch-hitter, shooting an RBI double into The Crimson Tide is 267th in scoring, 279th Beede and Pfeifer allowed only three runs. “I’m not too sure why that’s the case, but it’s the opposite-fi eld gap in the seventh and hus- in rebounding and 300th in assists. If not for If the pitching has been great, then the Com- defi nitely a trend that we’re scoring deeper into tling to stretch out a bases-loaded in the their stout defense (sound familiar, Bama modores’ offense has been simply unstoppable. games,” said head coach . “We just eighth . fans?), this team would be in serious trouble. After 5-1, 11-1 and 13-1 wins this weekend, the Commodores have scored 79 runs this season. are happy to score when we can and not get “In coming off the bench, you need to stay too picky. I think we’re just getting good at bats loose and prepared for when your time comes,” 5. OLE MISS (20-7, 9-5) Vanderbilt’s offense is averaging 10 runs scored per game, scoring at least nine in seven of their throughout the lineup. From the 1-through Smith said. “I was just able to put together some Led by Marshall Henderson, the Rebels are 9-spot, I feel pretty good every time a kid gets up quality at bats.” sixth in the nation in scoring, but their last eight games. Vanderbilt’s average margin of vic- tory in its seven wins is a staggering eight runs. to the plate.” John Norwood scored two with a double in eight games show exactly why teams don’t see The Commodores looked confi dent at the the eighth to round out the Vanderbilt scoring. them as a real tournament threat. They’ve lost The Commodores’ offense is getting contri- butions from up and down the lineup, as seven plate, spraying the ball all over the diamond and With the sweep completed, the Commodores fi ve of those eight, including losses at South striking out just twice. will welcome Arkansas State and Evansville this Carolina and Texas A&M that should be nothing short of embarrassing hitters with at least 20 at-bats are currently hitting .300 or better. Seemingly every day a Monmouth took an early lead on the Commo- week before Illinois-Chicago plays a three-game for a legitimate bubble team. dores, plating an unearned run in the fi rst inning set at Hawkins Field next weekend. 6. TENNESSEE (16-10, 8-6) Don’t look now, but Tennessee has rattled o fi ve straight wins after dispatching Texas A&M in a quadruple-overtime classic on Saturday, THREE UP, THREE DOWN and they have some serious star power in Starters shine Shortstop struggles sophomore forward Jarnell Stokes. At this Pitchers Kevin Ziomek, Tyler Beede and Phillip Pfeifer all collected their In the midweek game against Belmont, veteran shortstop Joel McK- second wins of the season this weekend. On Friday, Ziomek overcame a eithan was forced to leave the game with what appeared to be a pace, it may be a while before the Commodores challenge the Vols for shaky fi rst inning and fi nished the game with 11 . Beede took hamstring injury. On Saturday, freshman tweaked the Best Team In Tennessee crown. the mound the next day and had his , his and his something while rounding the bases and was seen on crutches after working for him. Pfeifer secured the series sweep with a nasty the game. The status of these players has not been confi rmed. In the 7. ARKANSAS (17-10, 8-6) fastball that held the Hawks to just one run. meantime, Vince Conde has shifted to shortstop, with Xavier Turner taking his place at third base. Arkansas had a chance to have a big state- Norwood’s homer ment win on Saturday night when they trav- On Saturday, sophomore designated hitter John Norwood crushed a Bittersweet broken record solo homerun to left fi eld. The ball soared over the scoreboard before There’s nothing quite like watching Tony Kemp run. In game two of the eled to Gainesville looking for a season sweep landing on the roof of Memorial Gym. His fi rst homerun of the year series, he hit a liner to left-center that earned him his sixteenth triple of Florida. Of course, they lost by 17 points. Woo Pig Sooie! helped boost the Commodores to a 4-0 lead with just two completed of his career. He is now the sole owner of the Vanderbilt record for innings. He came into the game late on Sunday and went 1-for-1 from Each Monday, The Hustler will help most triples. Unfortunately, the speedster was gunned down at home the plate, pushing across two Vanderbilt runs. plate as he attempted an inside the park homerun. Along with a school 8. LSU (16-9, 7-7) Freshman brings the heat you catch up with the highs and record, Kemp had an opportunity at a highlight-reel play. LSU can just forget about its 7-7 SEC record — Freshman pitcher amazed the crowd with his blazing lows you might’ve missed from the baseball season is here. Ryan Eades, JaCoby fastball for 1.2 innings on Sunday. His fastest clocked in at 99 Ziomek needs an inning or two miles per hour. In the seventh inning, he found himself in trouble with baseball team’s weekend series with Just like in his previous start against Long Beach State, Ziomek got into Jones and the No. 9 Tigers will command ev- the bases loaded and only one out. After working deep into the , a new feature: trouble early in the game on Friday. In both games, he escaped without eryone’s attention this spring in Baton Rouge. Fulmer put down two batters with a softer pitch, which still crossed the giving up more than one run, but his early inning jitters could be a plate at 96 miles per hour. By leaving those three runners stranded, Three Up, Three Down. concern moving forward. If he needs an inning or two to settle in, it is Fulmer showed incredible maturity for a freshman hurler. only a matter of time before he gets hit hard before he can turn on the By Allison Mast, Sports reporter cruise control. 9. TEXAS A&M (16-11, 6-8) SEC play has not gone well for the Aggies, including two losses to Georgia and one to Vanderbilt, and Saturday’s loss to Ten- nessee pushed them dangerously close to the conference’s bottom four team. It’s Lacrosse falls to Northwestern, 15-8 surprising that they thrived in football yet can’t quite fi gure out basketball. By ALICE CONTOPOULOS Sports reporter 10. VANDERBILT (11-15, 5-9) ------Kevin Bright led all scorers with 15 points, Vanderbilt women’s lacrosse fell 15-8 to top- Dai-Jon Parker nearly outrebounded the other ranked Northwestern in its American Lacrosse team on his own and the Commodores won Conference opener at home on Sunday. The by 41 points. The odds of those three things Wildcats got off to an early start with a goal less happening this season, let alone in the same than a minute into the game. The Commodores game, were nearly inconceivable in November. however, were quick to respond and equalized just 11. GEORGIA (13-14, 7-7) 36 seconds later on a counter attack led by senior You know what you get when you only have attacker Carly Linthicum. one player averaging more than eight points After gaining momentum from an unlucky shot per game? Four separate three-game losing off their goalpost, the Wildcats quickly racked up streaks and a really low ranking. The Bulldogs needed overtime to three more goals in under three minutes. After top South Carolina and have cooled o considerably from their early- going goalless for nearly 20 minutes, the Commo- February tear. Georgia will head to Nashville on Wednesday. dores fi nally put another point on the board with a strong solo effort by junior attacker Abby Wheeler. 12. SOUTH CAROLINA (13-14, 3-11) The Wildcats responded just over half a minute later, and though Vanderbilt scored again as well, Kansas State is 22-5 and doing just fi ne without Northwestern slipped two more balls past senior BOSLEY JARRETT / THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER former head coach Frank Martin, whose goalkeeper Chelsea Pasfi eld in the last minute of Gamecocks are 13-14 and limping toward the half, ending the game 15-8 in favor of the visiting the half, leaving the score at 7-3 heading into the and the team has “improved on being coachable fi nish line. Wednesday’s win over Ole Miss Wildcats. second half. in practice” which allowed them to execute on allowed South Carolina to save some pride on Though the outcome was unfavorable for the The Commodores came out strong from the Sunday. While the Commodores’ defense was or- its home court. Commodores, head coach Cathy Swezey and her lockers, scoring just over thirty seconds into the ganized as a whole, Linthicum noted that the team team were proud of the effort and potential on the 13. AUBURN (9-18, 3-11) second half. However, Vanderbilt went on to let in still really needed “to work on clearing” as well as fi eld considering the competition they faced. The It’s hard to take any positives out of Auburn los- seven unanswered goals over the next 20 minutes “possession in the attack” on the offensive side. fi nal seven-goal margin was far from the expected ing 11 of its last 12, but that one win came against and were unable to get on the board until Linthi- And although Linthicum continued that blowout of the unranked Commodores by the Alabama, giving the Tigers bragging rights for, cum put another past Northwestern goalkeeper “Northwestern’s defensive pressure is like no other No. 1 nationally ranked team that currently holds like, two weeks until spring football practice Bridget Blanco with under fi ve minutes remaining (they’ll) face in the country,” both teams fi nished seven of the last eight national championship starts. in the match. with an even 20 turnovers apiece and Vanderbilt titles. Vanderbilt livened up in the fi nal fi ve, outscor- certainly held its own on offense despite the fi nal 14. MISSISSIPPI STATE (7-19, 2-12) Pasfi eld was a major asset and kept the Com- ing Northwestern 4-1, two of which were claimed score. The Commodores were also strong in the Fun fact: Mississippi State’s Humphrey Coliseum modores in the game, riding the momentum by Linthicum, who put up her fourth hat-trick of center circle, winning 10 of the 25 draws, and were can hold up to 10,575 thoroughly disappointed from her solid performance last week against the season. Still, the energy came too late, and the able keep possession even by winning 22 of the 46 fans at once. Boston College and coming up with 15 saves and Commodores were unable to recover from North- ground balls. three ground balls in total. Pasfi eld noted that the western’s seven-goal scoring streak earlier in the The Commodores travel to Durham next Satur- Commodores’ defensive game plan was a success day, March 2, to take on No. 7 Duke at 1 p.m. CST. THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER ◆ WWW.INSIDEVANDY.COM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013 9 Basketball holds Georgia’s one-man show comes to Nashville By STEVE SCHINDLER similar statistically, ranking identically in points per scoring responsibilities for the Commodores, Bulldogs to 31 Sports reporter game (60) assists per game (11) and overall fi eld goal Caldwell-Pope must be effective for Georgia to win. ------percentage (41 percent). Forward Nemanja Djurisic, averaging eight points By STEVE SCHINDLER Containing Caldwell-Pope, the only Bulldog av- per game, is rather mobile for a big man, with the The Vanderbilt defense will have its hands full on Sports reporter eraging double fi gures in scoring, is the key to stop- ability to knock down the open three. Djurisic has Wednesday as the Commodores will host the Geor------ping Georgia’s offense. Caldwell-Pope can penetrate taken some pressure off of Georgia’s leading scorer gia Bulldogs and the SEC’s second leading scorer, and get to the rim, and he gets to the foul line with of late, scoring in double fi gures in three of his last Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. This hasn’t been a perfect season for frightening regularity. The sophomore has multiple fi ve games. A visit to Music City seems to be quite appropri- Kevin Stallings; however, his Commo- facets to his game, including being a tough re- Expect this game to be very evenly played, as ate for the young sophomore, as Caldwell-Pope has dores were nearly perfect against Missis- bounder, second in the nation in steals with 58 and Georgia and Vanderbilt will play intensely, looking been playing some sweet string music this season, sippi State on Saturday. After getting held a solid 3-point shooter. He has recorded 19 games to gain momentum and secure positioning heading shooting at a 45 percent clip, while averaging 17.6 to 33 points twice this season, Vanderbilt with at least 10 points and six rebounds, including into the SEC tournament. As it stands, Georgia and points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Thanks to the dished out some of the same medicine on three double-doubles. In fi ve games against ranked Vandy rank No. 9 and No. 11 in the SEC, respectively. 6-foot-5-inch guard’s production, Georgia has won Saturday, holding the Bulldogs to just 17.5 opponents this year, Caldwell-Pope is averaging 14.4 If the season ended today, Georgia would face LSU 7 of its last 11 contests. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs percent shooting in a 72-31 win. With the points per game. in the second round, while the Commodores would have yet to register a signature win this season, with victory, the Commodores move to 11-15 The Commodores will obviously need to be get Mississippi State in the fi rst round. an 0-6 record against the top six teams in the SEC on the season and 5-9 in SEC play. conscious of his presence on both ends of the court. If Vanderbilt can’t limit the effectiveness of and an 0-5 record against the Top 25. While this fell one point shy of Missis- Stallings may look to throw an athletic forward like Caldwell-Pope, the former McDonald’s All-Amer- Georgia is similar to Vanderbilt in that its front- sippi State’s biggest loss of the season, a Kevin Bright or a big guard like Dai-Jon Parker on ican, they can set themselves up for potentially court is rather small. Both teams rank in the bottom 78-36 loss to Missouri, it was the Commo- Caldwell-Pope in order to limit his effectiveness on a relatively positive fi nish to their regular season three of the conference in rebounding, with only dores’ largest margin of victory in an SEC the boards. slate with Auburn and South Carolina still on the around 34 rebounds per game. These teams are very game since a 2008 victory over Kentucky. With Johnson and Rod Odom sharing primary schedule. This game served as the lowest scoring output for the Bulldogs in the shot clock era, while marking the fewest points al- lowed by a Vanderbilt team since 1949. The race for The Commodores dominated from the beginning with a 15-2 run to begin the game. By halftime Stallings’ club was up 37-17 despite shooting 46.9 percent from 10th place the fi eld. The Commodores did most of their damage from the 3-point line, con- By ANTHONY TRIPODORO necting on 5 of 12 from deep, good for Asst. sports editor 41.7 percent. ------In the second half, Vanderbilt tight- Current SEC standings: ened up an already stifl ing defense and T8. LSU (7-7) allowed just 14 points. The tough defense T8. Georgia (7-7) allowed the Commodores to move the 10. Texas A&M (6-8) basketball for 41 points. For the game, 11. Vanderbilt (5-9) Vanderbilt made 11 3-pointers and out- LSU’s last four games: rebounded the Bulldogs by a staggering Arkansas, Missouri, Texas A&M, Ole Miss 51-17 margin. Vanderbilt got balanced scoring up and Georgia’s last four games: down their lineup, with three players in Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama double fi gures. Kevin Bright led the way with 15 points, going 5-for-6 on 3-point- ers. Bright also grabbed four rebounds Texas A&M’s last four games: and blocked two shots. Rod Odom Ole Miss, South Carolina, LSU, Arkansas poured in 13 points for the Commodores, hitting 4 of 7 shots from the fi eld. Fresh- Vanderbilt’s last four games: man Sheldon Jeter provided the knockout Georgia, Auburn, Florida, South Carolina punch for Vanderbilt, scoring 11 points off the bench and pulling down nine In the SEC tournament, the bottom four of the 14 SEC teams rebounds. do not get a fi rst-day bye. If the season ended today, those four teams would be Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Auburn Saturday’s loss cements Mississippi and Mississippi State. Vanderbilt currently sits at 11th place State’s status as the SEC’s worst team. The in the SEC, one spot Bulldogs have now dropped 12 games short of a fi rst-day bye. Texas A&M holds a one-game lead in a row. This game should serve to give for the 10th spot, with Georgia and LSU sitting in 9th and the Commodores some confi dence as 8th place, respectively. Vanderbilt can conceivably go 3-1 postseason play nears. If the season in its fi nal four games, with a loss to Florida being the most defi nite outcome of those four games. Texas A&M, on the ended today, Vanderbilt and Missis- other hand, will probably lose to Ole Miss, and its other sippi State would face each other in the three games could just as easily be wins or losses. If Texas opening round of the SEC tournament A&M goes 2-2 during the fi nal stretch, and Vanderbilt wins on Wednesday, March 13, at Bridgestone three, Vanderbilt will move into tenth place via its previous Arena, a matchup that Commodore fans win over Texas A&M. To make things even more interesting, could smile about after this weekend’s only two games separate Vanderbilt from LSU and Georgia, so, in the last regular season games, expect to see a blowout win. shakeup in the SEC standings. RICH SUGG / KANSAS CITY STAR / MCT 10 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013 THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER u WWW.INSIDEVANDY.COM THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER u WWW.INSIDEVANDY.COM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013 11

CHRIS HONIBALL / THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER Vanderbilt football quarterback Jordan Rodgers addresses the room at a town hall meeting to address the nondiscrimination policy on Jan. 31, 2012 in Furman. 6 months in, new chaplain fighting a year-old battle students for membership and leader- any change,” said former President of policy, including Gunter, who was at a “Right now, we’re battling over se- ship regardless of race, gender, sexual Vanderbilt’s Christian Legal Society university-held meeting with Pody on mantics,” he added. Rev. Mark Forrester orientation and religious beliefs. Justin Gunter, a third-year Vanderbilt January 25. While Forrester backed away from Before accepting the top job, For- law student. “Most student leaders like what they all-comers, he repeated other argu- has been on the job for six rester was a United Methodist chaplain In the past two weeks, State Rep- see in the legislature,” Gunter said. “ ments that were laid out by Provost months, but new threats affiliated with the university’s Office resentative Mark Pody (R-Lebanon) We don’t want to see this policy spread Richard McCarty and Vice Chancel- of Religious Life since 1994. His big- introduced, withdrew and then rein- to other universities in Tennessee.” lor David Williams at a town hall held from the legislature are gest strength, though, was his good troduced a bill that, if passed, would Speaking specifically about Pody’s last January, specifically that faith can reputation within the Christian com- strip Vanderbilt of its police force if it bill, Gunter said, “Personally, I think be used as a criteria for leadership in complicating already munity, even among continued to enforce this bill makes more sense. Police a group, but it cannot be the only or tense relations between the more conserva- “Generally, most groups feel its nondiscrimina- power is a good metric to use, because determining criteria. tive groups oppos- the same as they do in the tion policy. Vander- it starts to make Vanderbilt look more “Any one thing cannot be a deal administration and religious ing the university’s spring. Forrester is a great bilt currently has like a public university. If a university maker or a deal breaker,” Forrester said. nondiscrimination guy, but we haven’t seen any 100 commissioned religiously discriminates, they should “I don’t think that’s unfair or prejudicial groups efforts. Forrester change.” officers and 47 not have the police power of the state — it’s realistic.” was not one of the ------community service of Tennessee.” Even acts the university has made in officials publicly JUSTIN GUNTER, officers, all of whom Gunter’s comments reveal just how good faith, such as providing unregis- By KYLE BLAINE associated with the Former president of Vanderbilt’s Christian Legal hold jobs that are wide the gap is between the university tered religious groups with access to Senior news reporter policy, and he had Society and a third-year Vanderbilt law student threatened by the and noncompliant groups. Gunter meeting space, have been met with ------even expressed shar- legislation. says the policy discriminates against hostility. ing some of the same concerns other The same state legislator was behind campus religious groups; university “We’re third in line behind other cam- When Vanderbilt University rein- religious organizations held. legislation that would have prevented officials say the pus groups, on a lower stated the position of university chap- “I was wrestling with this challenge a private universities that receive $24 policy prevents dis- “We’re simply calling it a priority level,” Gunter lain in August and hired the widely year ago,” Forrester told the Hustler in million or more in-state funding from crimination within nondiscrimination policy, said. “We cannot co- respected Reverend Mark Forrester to a phone interview. “I understand that administering an all-comers policy. those groups. we’re not calling it ‘all- sponsor or participate fill the position, members of the cam- position.” Vanderbilt fell under this provision due Yet Forrester comers.’ ‘All-comers’ does in any events, and we pus Christian community thought the Thrust into the middle of a firestorm, to money the Medical Center receives spent less time not represent the policy we cannot communicate administration was moving towards Forrester is still finding his footing, try- from TennCare, the state’s healthcare defending the uni- are enacting. I would rather about our group on reconciliation following a prolonged ing to balance his role as a university insurance program. That bill passed versity policy and take these on a case-by-case campus using Anchor battle over the university’s all-comers official while trying to build relation- the Tennessee house and senate, but more time trying to basis.” Link or student org policy. ships with a relatively small number of was vetoed by Republican Governor clear up misin- fairs.” Forrester’s credentials and reputa------religious groups not in compliance. Bill Haslam. formation and MARK FORRESTER, Forrester said that tion seemingly put him in the best “I’m still trying to establish a rapport Speaking at Wilson County GOP backtrack a term Reverend, university chaplain and Director of he will to continue to position to build a bridge between and trust with religious groups, and I event last June about his efforts to fight the university itself Religious Life welcome any conver- several still noncompliant religious have been met with some measure of Vanderbilt’s policy, Pody said, “I am first introduced last sation about legitimate groups and the university’s adminis- success,” Forrester said. not going to be pushed around, and if spring: all-comers. gripes with religious life, and that incre- tration after a period of high intensity And yet, six months into the job, it the only thing that I do is to stand up “We’re simply calling it a nondis- mental progress is being made. the previous spring that culminated seems tensions between the two par- and say Christians will not be pushed crimination policy, we’re not calling it But with conservative religious with several religious groups refusing ties are still running high. around.” ‘all-comers,’” Forrester said. “‘All-com- groups remaining strong in their oppo- to comply with the nondiscrimina- “Generally, most groups feel the These efforts were met by praise ers’ does not represent the policy we sition to a university policy that shows tion policy, which requires all regis- same as they do in the spring. Forrester from many members of the Christian are enacting. I would rather take these no further signs of changing, a long- tered student groups to be open to all is a great guy, but we haven’t seen community fighting the university’s on a case-by-case basis.” lasting resolution is nowhere in sight. Springing into service Vanderbilt students have a longstanding tradition of opting out of the usual spring break beach trips, choosing instead to spend the week working on service projects around the country. Here’s a look at three campus organizations sending students across state and national borders next week to volunteer their time.

By HANNAH SILLS the service projects. They are also able to Senior news reporter propose their own trip locations. ------The benefits of leading a site are many, MANNA according to Cocke. “I think it’s that you really get to create the trip that you want This spring break, Manna will send to go on, and it’s so rewarding to be able about 160 students on spring break to share something so important to you service trips to locations throughout Latin with your participants, and see them America, says senior Catherine Cocke, co- grow,” Cocke said. “We are always looking president of the organization. Participants for more site leaders. It’s a great leader- work on different projects depending on ship opportunity and a good way to get their site, volunteering to teach English, involved on campus.” working with children at orphanages and In addition to international spring NELSON HUA / THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER serving on conservation projects. break trips, Manna is also involved in lo- ASB Site leader Jake Brady, senior, speaks to a student at ASBBQ, an event aimed at recruiting students to join ASB. Asked what makes Manna unique as cal service efforts at six different locations a spring break service experience, Cocke in Nashville, focusing primarily on work- ASB service projects encompass a wide HABITAT FOR HUMANITY which connects college students around mentioned the trips’ international focus ing with refugees and immigrants. Each range of activities, including volunteering According to its website, the Vanderbilt the country with different build sites. in Latin American countries, the oppor- spring break group also completes a local with teen parents, serving at an animal chapter of Habitat for Humanity exists “to Vanderbilt students will work at four of tunity for friends to volunteer at the same service project, according to Cocke. sanctuary for abused horses and farm serve the community by building afford- these sites over spring break, and they may sites, and the role of service at the center Manna also offers Thanksgiving and animals, working in conservation educa- able housing, encouraging awareness and be joined by Habitat volunteers from other of each trip. summer service trips. For more informa- tion and combating human trafficking. increasing volunteerism in an effort to end colleges, Cahill said. “We are very focused on the project, tion about Manna, visit their website. Ten to twelve students volunteer at each homelessness.” Habitat is known nationally “The cool thing about Habitat is that you and we want people to care about what site, staying in local churches, on-site at as an organization dedicated to building can directly affect the lives of people and they are doing,” Cocke said. “They are go- their service locations or even camping housing through volunteer work for people you even get to directly meet them while ing on the trip to really serve and invest in ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK outside. unable to afford a conventionally priced you’re building their house,” Nattermann a community.” This year, ASB will send about 462 stu- According to Corapi, one thing that sets home. said. About 12 participants led by two dents on 39 service trips throughout the ASB apart is its “alternative” approach to About 40 students will travel with the “It’s such a tangible thing,” Cahill added. student site-leaders will volunteer at each United States and to international sites service trips, meaning a strict no-drugs, Vanderbilt Habitat chapter this spring “With Habitat, especially on the spring location with students staying in housing in Jamaica, Nicaragua and Puerto Rico, no-alcohol policy is in effect at each site. break to work on sites in Galveston, Texas, break trips, you’re seeing this house get ranging from local hostels to the non- says senior Sarah Corapi, public relations She also noted the wide array of service Atlantic Beach, Fla., Myrtle Beach, S.C., and built, and you see a change over the week profit sites where they are volunteering. co-chair for ASB. opportunities available through ASB, Mobile, Ala., according to junior Caroline that’s very apparent, and you know that you “Site leaders are basically required to Alternative Spring Break is “a student- as well as the “triangle”—education, Cahill, spring break co-chair for Habitat. did that.” plan the whole trip,” Cocke said. Manna’s run community service organization service and reflection—that ASB strives to Between seven to twelve students will be Vanderbilt’s Habitat chapter is active two vice presidents of global operations whose mission is to promote critical incorporate in every part of participants’ located at each site, staying in local church- throughout the year, completing five to work throughout the year to make basic thinking, social action and continued experience. es or community centers in the area. seven weekend builds each semester as connections with sites, but beyond that, community involvement by combining “Our goal is to make people into active Senior Una Nattermann, co-president of well as volunteering with other projects like site leaders are entrusted with creating education, reflection and direct service on citizens, that this turns into a continued Habitat at Vanderbilt, explained that each Dismas House and Room at the Inn. The their trips. Their responsibilities include local, regional, national and international commitment to service and, hopefully, to of these sites is part of Habitat for Human- organization also puts on annual fundrais- budgeting for the trip, arranging transpor- levels,” according to its mission state- ment. the ASB community,” Corapi explained. ity’s national Collegiate Challenge program, ers like the Commodore Trot 5K and the tation, securing housing and coordinating upcoming April bake sale. 12 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013 THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER ◆ WWW.INSIDEVANDY.COM backpage

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