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STUDENT LIFE GREEK LIFE SPEAKER Masala-SACE Sopranos star cancels to celebrate Get down to Motown speech unexpectedly Diwali Speakers Committee hopes to reschedule Annual events lecture for spring. include dinner, show. By Kay Robinson STAFF REPORTER still benefit from it,” Meltzer said. However, he said, By Nicole Floyd A S S T N E W S E D I T O R J a m i e - scheduling a speaker is a long Lynn Sigler process that involves everyone will not in the organization. Masala-South Asian Cultural speak at If they rescheduled, it Exchange and members of Vanderbilt would have to be for the the Vanderbilt and Nashville on Nov. 15 spring, because it is too late communities will come together as scheduled to get anything together for this weekend to celebrate Diwali, SIGLER due to a the fall, he said. the annual South Asian festival of last-minute “To tell you the truth, lights. shoot on the set of “The we are still a little flustered Th e event will take place tonight Sopranos.” about the whole thing,” and Saturday and will feature Sigler is best known for Meltzer said. Meltzer said the musical acts, dances, skits, a fashion her role as Meadow Soprano committee was disappointed show and a dinner catered by on the HBO series. Her because they had put a lot of Cuisine of India. planned speech, sponsored time, effort and money into Diwali is a holiday based on the by the Speaker’s Committee, planning the event. Hindu calendar that marks the last addressed her struggle with Ticket holders can get a day of the year and carries with anorexia. refund at the Sarratt Box Offi ce, it great signifi cance in the South Sigler found out about but Meltzer said it was too late Asian community. the shoot yesterday and to try to schedule anything else Performances will be held at the was disappointed she could for the allotted time. Ingram Center for the Performing not come. She hopes to However, he said the Arts and will begin at 7:30 p.m. on reschedule the appearance, organization was open both nights. Dinner will precede said Nate Meltzer, co-chair to suggestions for future the shows at 5 p.m. on Olin Lawn. of the Speakers Committee. engagements. Tickets are $8 for the show and Meltzer said the “One of our goals is to $11 for both the show and the cancellation was unexpected cater to the Vanderbilt dinner and can be purchased at the and the organization is community,” Meltzer said. Sarratt Box Offi ce or on the Wall. deciding if they will be able “One thing we’re always Junior Sarish Kasat, president of to reschedule. looking for is more student Masala-SACE, said that Diwali MASON HENSLEY / The Vanderbilt Hustler “I personally think she still involvement. We are always has always been a special tradition Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. held Zeta Night of Soul Thursday night, where they performed Motown music hits and served “soul food.”‘ has a great message for this open for suggestions for ■ in his home. Whitney Hubbard, Abigail Richards, Markesha Cook and Vanessa Egerton-Shelton (left to right) performed as The Supremes. campus, and I think we could speakers.” “Diwali has always been a big deal for my family,” Kasat said. PHILANTHROPY DIVERSITY “Th ere is always anticipation in the air. We light fi reworks and have lots of food.” Enjuba.com provides outlet for Ugandan wares Chancellor Organizers said the theme for Sophomores’ summer trip spawns business, two-part enterprise. this year’s program, “My Big Fat and MCC meet Indian Wedding,” refl ects the By Katie Titus In Uganda, these items are sold in a craft company,” he said. STAFF REPORTER celebratory nature of the holiday. market, where “neither quality nor creativity Manice and Keenan said they went into “Last year we focused on the are valued,” Manice said. the venture striving to improve the lives of to discuss origins of Diwali, and this year is A summer trip to Africa turned Th ere was no direct connection between the Ugandans with whom they worked. more just a fun theme,” said junior sophomores Henry Manice and Wil the buyer and the artisan, so Manice and “Our purpose was never really for profi t,” diversity issues Ekta Kumar, Diwali co-chair. Keenan into entrepreneurs. Keenan said. “We didn’t want a charity, but Sophomore Anita Jivani, Diwali After spending two months in Uganda, we didn’t want a business.” Instead, Keenan Gee answers publicity chair, also said she hopes the pair realized that much of the country’s explained that the enterprise “focuses on questions from that the theme, along with the problems could be alleviated through making people better-off .” students, faculty performance’s commitment to substantial investment in quality education Since Manice and Keenan left Uganda diversity, will help to attract more at the community level. this summer, they have been conducting members. Vanderbilt students to the event. Manice said that in Uganda people can research on the Ugandan educational By Sydney Wilmer “I think people see signs for “education is the source of all opportunity system and working to develop a leadership STAFF REPORTER Diwali, and they don’t really for a young child, regardless of his socio- program at a Ugandan orphanage, Mercy understand what the festival is economic status.” Home of Children. Th e program is led by Chancellor Gordon Gee and about or they feel it is closed off to Th e two-part enterprise, which consists Meredith Bates, a Vanderbilt alumna. Multicultural Council members PHOTO PROVIDED a certain group of people,” Jivani of enjuba.com and enjuba.org, seeks to sell “We spent a lot of time at the orphanage,” spoke directly for the fi rst time said. “Th e event is open to the entire locally crafted Ugandan jewelry, clothing Keenan decided to go into the villages to Keenan said. “We spent a lot of time just about diversity issues on campus campus, and when we say that we and accessories. meet the artisans. talking to people.” this Tuesday. truly mean it. We really would love With the help of junior Kaili Holtermann “Th e main thing about the business is Manice and Keenan urge students to get Organizers of Diversity to see everyone there.” and sophomore David Amouyal, Keenan the connection between the customers involved in their project. Th ey are currently Discussions said they aimed to She said she believes that it is and Manice recently launched their Web and the artisans in Uganda,” Manice said. looking for people interested in fashion create a forum where students also important for students to site, enjuba.com. All profi ts from enjuba. “Customers will be able to watch videos of design, business, community development, could ask Gee questions in attend cultural events such as com are either reinvested into the company our artisans actually creating the products.” photography and fi lm to make this endeavor person. Diwali in light of the claims that or put toward the non-profi t enjuba.org to When the artisans were informed about successful. “Basically the council feels Vanderbilt’s campus has little fund educational initiatives. enjuba, Manice said they “were pretty Th is summer they plan on taking a team there has never been a direct integration. “Enjuba.com is a money-making venture, pumped.” of about 10 or 12 people back to Uganda dialogue,” said MCC President “Th e way that we can start but we’re taking the money and investing Manice also said that he and Keenan to conduct case studies of Ugandan Krish Vigneswaran. “We want to integration on campus is by having it in ways that it can be the most useful in explained to their artisans that as enjuba’s primary and secondary schools in order to applaud him for eff orts moving people come to these types of Uganda,” Keenan said. profi ts grew they would see a proportional better direct their investments. Th e team the campus, though.” events,” Jivani said. “It is important Enjuba, which translates to “the rising increase in the amount of money they of students will also focus on developing Students and faculty members for people to step out of their sun” in Luganda, off ers necklaces made collected for their products. enjuba’s product line and its existing arrived at the open event with comfort zone, and this is a way for of handpicked seeds, hand-carved ebony “We told them that we would strive to infrastructure. prepared questions. them to do that.” bracelets and a tote bag of woven banana be a close-knit team whose members each To learn more about enjuba and to “Vanderbilt isn’t known for its ■ While the program is expected leaves, among other products. have a vested interest in the growth of the purchase items, visit enjuba.com. Please see DIVERSITY, page 2 to sell out, Diwali coordinators said that much of their support in the NASHVILLE past has come from the Nashville Students reach out through art community, faculty, friends and family members. Th ey said they Christmas Village opens hope that this year more students who are unfamiliar with Diwali will be inclined to attend. at state fairgrounds “For Vanderbilt, it is a great Pi Beta Phi alumnae hold event to benefit opportunity to learn more about South Asian culture and your Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center. own culture,” Jivani said. “I myself By Allison Smith am not Hindu. I am a Muslim. ASST NEWS EDITOR Although it’s a holiday in the Hindu religion, I don’t think you have to be a part of the religion to Holiday music and the aroma of cinnamon and sugar will fi ll the celebrate the holiday.” air when Christmas Village opens its doors at the Tennessee State Kumar said she feels that Diwali Fairgrounds. off ers people a chance to step Th e 46th annual Christmas extravaganza, which marks the start of out of their box and hopes that the holiday season to some 20,000 expected guests, opens today at 9 those who attend will leave with a.m. and will feature 560 merchants. Tickets to the four-day event are an appreciation for South Asian $8 at the door, and proceeds from ticket sales benefi t the Vanderbilt culture, as well as an appreciation Bill Wilkerson Center, a facility that serves persons challenged by of the hard work and commitment communication-related diseases and disorders. of those students involved. Th e event, produced by the Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club, features Kasat said he hopes that decorations, toys for all ages, clothing for adults and children, jewelry, audience members will leave with MASON HENSLEY / The Vanderbilt Hustler food, antiques, pottery, collectibles and gifts. ■ “a full stomach and a big smile.” Senior David Boman helps Samuel Dillard paint and appreciate art at the children’s area of the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. ArtReach, a Sophomore Lauren Smith, a Brentwood native, said she looks student organization, took 30 children to the museum Thursday as a part of their after-school art program for North Nashville children. Please see CHRISTMAS, page 2 2 | NEWS The Vanderbilt Hustler | Friday, November 10, 2006

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TODAY IN THE BUBBLE Compiled by Darcy Newell DIVERSITY: Stereotypes addressed at event From DIVERSITY, page 1 General questions for the chancellor included concerns that low diversity,” said freshman Clive Liu. “I thought it would be interesting diversity rankings put Vanderbilt at a disadvantage although the SGA Shuttles to run to Green Hills Sunday to see what people have to say about it here on campus. I’m from the university has become increasingly diverse. “Many of these statistics SGA will provide shuttles from campus to Green Hills North, and the stereotype for Vanderbilt is that it is white, rich and just aren’t true,” Gee answered. on Sunday, Nov. 12. Shuttles will depart at 1 p.m. and 2 cliquey, but I tend to hang out with a lot of diff erent people more He explained that some are biased against Vanderbilt, an institution p.m. from Branscomb Circle. than I did at home.” not easily categorized as a Southern or Northern university. Students in attendance were not the only ones to benefi t from the “Th ere is a Northeastern bias that there is nothing beyond the discussion, Gee said. Hudson,” he said. “Th is is a great learning experience for me,” Gee said. “I’m not Some students raised concerns about perceived social segregation Drive for Five ends today here just to impart wisdom. I get a chance to know what people are at Vanderbilt. However, both Dean of Students Mark Bandas and thinking.” Gee said the opening of the Freshman Commons would ease many Today is the last day to donate canned goods to Senior Kristen VanDenBossche, president of the Vanderbilt of these problems by producing a more unifi ed fi rst-year experience. Interhall’s annual Drive for Five food drive. Donations Lambda Association, said the event was not “a bunch of students MCC members VanDenBossche and Vigneswaran proposed the can be made today from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Rand screaming at the chancellor.” creation of houses for individual student groups. checkout station or outside the Munchie Mart. Her intentions, as event organizer, were to encourage a “low-key” Th ough Gee did address this question, he did not agree onall venue for students and faculty to speak, she said. points. “More than anything concrete, it is just, at a very basic level, a way Concerned that “houses” for each organization would reinforce to increase communication between students and administrators,” cultural barriers on campus, he disagreed with the proposal to give ■ Panhellenic Informal Recruitment Rounds she said. each organization their own, isolated space. to take place Saturday Panhellenic Informal Recruitment Rounds will take place Saturday. This is an opportunity for all women participating in Formal Recruitment to visit each of the Dodecs record fall concert live for upcoming CD sorority houses. This event is not mandatory. For more information, visit: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/greek_life

‘My Big Fat Indian Wedding’ Diwali Celebration to be held tonight Masala-SACE hosts the Diwali celebration, “My Big Fat Indian Wedding” today from 5 to 10 p.m. The event consists of dinner on Olin Lawn at 5 p.m. and a show in Ingram Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for both dinner and the show are $11, and tickets for just the show are $8. Seating is limited. Tickets can be purchased on the wall or at the Sarratt box office.

Check out http://calendar.vanderbilt.edu for more events.

VUPD CRIME LOG Compiled by Darcy Newell Th ere was no crime to report.

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SERVICE GUIDE JONATHAN DIETZ / The Vanderbilt Hustler The Dodecaphonics, Vanderbilt’s all-male a capella singing group, held their fall concert Thursday night in the Blair School of Music’s Ingram Hall. The show will be reproduced as a live CD. The Vanderbilt Hustler (ISSN 0042-2517), the student newspaper of Vanderbilt University, is published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the academic year except for during exam periods and vacations. The paper is not EMPLOYEE printed during summer break. CHRISTMAS: The Vanderbilt Hustler allocates one issue of the newspaper to each student and is available at various points on campus for free. Additional copies are $.50 Event offers each. Director of mail services The Vanderbilt Hustler is a division of Vanderbilt Student Communications, Inc. shopping Copyright © 2004 Vanderbilt Student Communications. opportunities wins state House seat LOCATION The Hustler offi ces are in 130 Sarratt Student Center on the Vanderbilt University From CHRISTMAS, page 1 Brenda Gilmore leaves Vanderbilt job to serve Campus. Address postal mail to VU Station B 351504, Nashville, Tenn. 37235-1504. forward to the fair each year. Th is will be her fourth year attending Tennessee as representative. AFFILIATIONS Christmas Village. The Hustler is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press, Columbia Scholastic “Th ere is a lot of hustle and Press Association, College Newspaper Business and Advertising Managers, South- bustle with everyone buying By Harish Krishnamoorthi most important issue Tennessee faces is STAFF REPORTER ern University Newspapers and the Southeastern Journalism Conference and is an things,” Smith said. “Th ere is education. associate member of the Associated Press. Christmas music. It’s a lively “The issue I ran on was education, atmosphere to get you in the Brenda Gilmore made the move from mail reducing the extremely high dropout rate TO ADVERTISE mood for the holiday season.” services to state Congress this November. we have in our school system,” she said. “I’m Display ads: (615) 322-4237 or e-mail [email protected] Th e sisters of Vanderbilt’s Pi Gilmore quit her job as director of also very much interested in health care, as Display fax: (615) 322-3762 Beta Phi chapter assist their Vanderbilt University Mail Service Station a lack of health care has a severe impact on Offi ce hours are 10 a.m. — 5 p.m., Monday — Friday alumnae chapter by selling B last week and has become the Tennessee our community.” Visit us online at http://www.vscmedia.org/advertising.html tickets. State Representative for District 54. 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Campus news: Call 322-2424 or e-mail [email protected] to get students involved outside there have benefited both her and the “I’m very much interested in encouraging Entertainment news: Call 343-0967 or e-mail [email protected] campus. students she worked with. businesses to come to the North Nashville Sports results: Call 343-0967 or e-mail [email protected] “It’s a rewarding experience to be “I think I’m going to miss the students area,” she said. “In some areas we are doing involved in a philanthropic event most of all,” Gilmore said. “The students very well, but some parts of Nashville could CORRECTIONS that brings together the Nashville who come to Vanderbilt are the smartest be much better.” The Hustler strives for accuracy and fairness and will correct errors of substance. community, the alumnae and the and brightest and want to make their mark Gilmore said she has no intention See our correction policy on the Opinion page for information about notifying us. local chapter,” Richards said. “Our on the world, but I think that because of severing all ties with Vanderbilt chapter is very grateful to be able they worked at Station B and worked with and welcomes student involvement in to help our alumnae that donate diverse people and races, they will become government. PRINTER The Hustler is printed at Franklin Web Printing Company in Franklin, Tenn. so much money to the Vanderbilt better people for that.” “It helps for me to be there in the general Bill Wilkerson Center and the Gilmore won the election handily with assembly,” Gilmore said. “I welcome the other philanthropies.” over 12,000 votes. She beat out three other opportunity for an intern to come work SUBSCRIPTION RATES Th e alumnae club puts on the Democrats for the seat, including incumbent with me.” Call (615) 343-3064 9 a.m. — 5 p.m., Monday — Friday. annual event as one of its major Edith Langster. Gilmore has also opened her office to One semester’s delivery via U.S. Postal Service is available for $125 or $200 per year. Checks should be made payable to The Vanderbilt Hustler. philanthropic activities and has Gilmore said she had been considering college students and is eager to hear their raised $5.5 million since 1961. a run for years, but this year she said she perspectives on the Nashville community. Sophomore Paige Tackett, who saw some troubling developments in the “If any of the students have issues that BACK ISSUES is working tonight at the fair, said Nashville area and felt that her experiences directly affect them, I have a listening ear, Back issues are available in Sarratt 130 during business hours. she is looking forward to meeting and ideas belonged in the state Legislature. and I would be pleased to help them and alumnae. “I have given it some thought for years, their interests for Tennessee,” she said. “I “It’s a good way to get to know and I felt that in the last few years we still want to be accessible to the community. our Pi Phi sisters and get to know needed stronger representation,” she said. I miss my students physically but not ■ ■ alumni better,” she said. Gilmore said that in her view, the spiritually. I’m still there in spirit.” Friday, November 10, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler NEWS | 3

COMPETITION Interhall’s annual Drive for Five ends today Computer science team places second in state Group beats 16 other universities. By Caroline Scali STAFF REPORTER

The Vanderbilt computer science Gold Team placed second overall in the Mid-Central Region of the 31st Annual ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest. The Gold Team consists of three students: sophomores Evan Makowski, Dan Smith and Roger Wu. They beat over 16 other collegiate teams in a five-hour event in Cookeville, Tenn. by correctly solving six out of the seven problems they were given. The Gold Team placed second behind a team from Northwestern University, who completed all seven problems correctly. The Gold Team also won first place at the Tennessee Technological University site—one out of 10 sites where duplicate contests were simultaneously held throughout Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee— before moving on to the regional MASON HENSLEY / The Vanderbilt Hustler competition. Freshmen Philip Brinson and Carly Miller donate canned goods to Interhall’s Drive for Five canned food drive in the Rand Dining Center Thursday afternoon. The collected canned items will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank. “We are very proud of the programming team,” said Dan Fleetwood, chair of the electrical ACADEMICS engineering and computer science department. “I had Makowski, Smith and Wu in my freshman seminar Political science department to re-offer last year, and I couldn’t be happier about their accomplishments.” “The computer science team-taught American Presidency course department thinks it speaks very well for the quality of the program Geer, Neel to teach spring class after two-year hiatus. and the students here in general at Vanderbilt,” he said. By Kristen Chmielewski SENIOR REPORTER Clinton to speak in class. During the competition, a team Neel said that his extensive first-hand experience with government of three people uses one computer campaigns and executive operations will add to the students’ understanding to solve seven to 11 problems in five The political science course “The American Presidency” will be offered of the presidency. hours, Wu said. this spring, after two years of absence from the curriculum. He began his political career in 1972 as a staff assistant to Nashville “A team basically needs to write The class will be team-taught by political science professor John Geer Mayor Beverly Briley, and since then he has worked as a special projects the code for a program that will and Roy Neel, an adjunct political science professor. assistant to Al Gore and served as Bill Clinton’s deputy chief of staff generate the correct output when Geer said the class has not been offered in recent years because he and during his first term. given a specific input,” he said. Neel have been busy with other commitments and could not find a good In addition, he has served on several governmental boards and Because the Gold Team placed time to slate it. commissions, directed Gore’s transition planning in 2000 and managed second, they are now eligible to The class will focus on leadership attributes, personality of candidates Howard Dean’s campaign in 2004. Neel currently works as Gore’s chief of compete as a wildcard entry in the and basic functioning of the White House, Geer said. staff for his Nashville operations. International World Finals to be held “The goal of the course is to inform students about the workings of “I suppose I can add something to John’s excellent scholarship,” Neel in Japan this spring, said computer the American presidency: how presidents get there, what they do once in said. “In more cynical moments I’ll try to make the exalted view of the science professor Larry Dowdy. office and how they are judged by history,” he said. presidency a bit more human and real. Perhaps the students will realize Two other Vanderbilt teams Neel added “campaigns, crises of leadership, presidential transitions, that some of these people, such as Karl Rove, are little more than super- competed in the competition. The exercise of power and politics, and compelling video clips from old ambitious hustlers who just happened to ride the right horse into the Vanderbilt Black Team, composed Saturday Night Live spots” to the course agenda. White House.” of Matthew DeVries, Andrew The course generally includes guest speakers, and when it was offered two Neel said that balancing a government position in Washington, D.C., Jallouk and Ari Wilson, placed 21st years ago, political figures such as Al Gore, Howard Dean, Pat Buchanan and a teaching job here at Vanderbilt is difficult to coordinate. overall and fourth at the Tennessee and Andrew Card visited the class. However, he said he has chosen to focus more on teaching because Tech site. Neel said the schedule of visitors this spring “will depend upon who is “what I learned was that teaching at Vanderbilt has been one of the The Vanderbilt “Commodore” available each week, which in part will depend upon who won and who lost most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had, especially having been such an Team, consisting of Kyle Prete and ■ in the midterm elections this week.” indifferent student here in the ‘60s.” Aaron Stannard, also competed at ■ Geer and Neel said they are trying to get Sacha Baron Cohen and Hillary the Tennessee Tech site. Concert held at Pi Kappa Alpha to raise awareness of Darfur conflict ������������������� ������������������ ����������������

MASON HENSLEY / The Vanderbilt Hustler Students attend a Ward Houston Trio concert Thursday night at the Pi Kappa Alpha house to raise funds for the Sudanese Community Center and awareness for the Darfur conlict. Students Taking Action Now: Darfur cosponsored the event. 4 The Vanderbilt Hustler | Friday, November 10, 2006

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

ALLISON MALONE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF EDITORIAL CARTOON

GLENNA DEROY, NEWS EDITOR

REEVE HAMILTON, OPINION EDITOR

JARRED AMATO, SPORTS EDITOR

MONIKA BLACKWELL, LIFE EDITOR

JONATHAN DIETZ, PHOTO EDITOR

OUR VIEW Elections bring new hope

On Nov. 8, 2006, the day after the Democrats reclaimed control of the House of Representatives, and as it became clear that they would do the same in the Senate, controversial conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh told his audience, “I feel liberated, and I’m going to tell you as plainly as I can why. I no longer am going to have to carry the water for people who I don’t think deserve having their water carried.” While people most likely feel disappointment over the outcomes of specific races, such as the GOP’s loss of Sen. Mike Dewine in Ohio or Harold Ford Jr.’s loss in Tennessee, the overall shift in power should be heralded as good news for the country. As comedian and political talk show host Bill Maher told Larry King, “Finally, whether it was just or not, we won one. And when I say we, I’m not even a Democrat. I just mean people of common Terrence Nowicki —MCT sense. And that’s who this was a victory for.” With a dozen years of power, the Republican leadership managed to lose sight of its principles, getting bogged down in COLUMN a culture of ineffectiveness and corruption. They marched our troops into a war without competent management. They alienated the majority of the country, straying further and further from the Approach to sex offenders requires reconsideration center, tailoring their message to a base of Christian evangelicals, a third of which they then lost to Democrats on Tuesday. The country has begun a shift back to the center, which has California’s voters passed Proposition 83, also on an address. Too many obstacles in re-entering already demonstrated positive effects. Though President Bush known as “Jessica’s Law.” However, a federal normal life will lead to frustration, as it would in denies that the resignation of Secretary of Defense Donald judge struck it down, claiming the measure anything, and could lead to further deviance in Rumsfeld, who botched the war in Iraq and lost the faith of much “is punitive by design and effect.” This measure resignation from obeying laws overall. Someone just of the military, is a result of the recent Democratic victory, the The name “Jessica’s law” comes from a 9-year- Opinion Columnist decision to remove him is clearly a response to the same cultural old girl who was sexually violated and murdered exiting prison is momentum that delivered that victory. by a previously convicted sex offender last not likely to have However, the Democrats are not necessarily the answer. Having SAMANTHA year. Thus, the law was born to prevent repeat been virtually shut out of the government for the past six years, SCHREIBER offenses. Honestly, though, similar to the notion many resources, the Democratic Party has had little chance to prove itself worthy that card readers in the Morgan elevators assume emotional or of the position of power it now holds. They did not gain this would have enacted harsher restrictions on sex gunmen can’t climb stairs, Jessica’s law assumes position wholly on their own merit, but in large part due to the offenders in where they can live and how they are sex offenders cannot walk 2,000 feet. economical; thus, incompetence of their opponents. monitored. Currently, sex offenders must report Efforts need to be refocused: intervention and Now that they have acquired control of both the House and the their addresses and are not allowed to live within prevention instead of avoidance. We should severely limiting Senate, they will have a chance to prove themselves. Those that one-fourth of a mile of schools or parks. Jessica’s not shove these offenders away and assume housing options did not vote for the Democrats should not write them off before law would have extended that to 2,000 feet. it will solve repeat offenses. The case Doe v. they have been granted time to function in their new position, Ultimately, this would prevent sex offenders from Schwarzenegger involved an anonymous man could lead recently and everyone should hope they do not squander the opportunity. living in a majority of California cities. who was convicted of a sex offense 15 years ago released prisoners Removing control from the Republican Party in its current The argument arises, at what point have and would be forced to move because he is within state was necessary for the well-being of the country. Now, it is up offenders paid their dues to society and how much 2,000 feet of a school. Even though the offense to live on the to the Democrats to show us what they can do. control can we have over them? Furthermore, is it happened 15 years ago, he will be labeled a sex our duty to try and make a prisoner’s assimilation offender everywhere he goes. The system does streets or resort OPINION POLICY back into society easy? I am not at all saying sex not believe in recovery; in fact, it hardly even back to crime to offenders deserve leniency, but rather exploring promotes recovery. If you are always going to be The Vanderbilt Hustler opinion come from a Vanderbilt e-mail get money to live. section aims to stimulate discus- address where the identity of the at what point boundaries become hindrances in treated as if you committed a sex crime yesterday, sion in the Vanderbilt community. sender is clear or be accompanied the lives of sex offenders. there is little social motivation to change. In that spirit, columnists, guest with a phone call to the editor- Someone just exiting prison is not likely to I applaud whoever John Doe is for standing up columnists and authors of let- in-chief. With rare exception, all have many resources, emotional or economical; for his rights and not assuming he has no rights ters to the editor are expected letters must be received by 1 p.m. thus, severely limiting housing options could lead because 15 years ago he made a huge mistake, and to provide logical argument to on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday. recently released prisoners to live on the streets or I support federal courts for putting Proposition back their views. Unreasonable The editor reserves the right to resort back to crime to get money to live. On the 83 on hold. Hopefully this will send the message arguments or arguments in vain edit and condense submissions for other hand, it could cause ex-cons to bypass the that throwing the “problems” to the side is not between columnists have no place length as well as clarity. system and to simply not report their addresses the way to promote change and reform. in The Hustler and will not be Lengthy letters that focus on an published. The Hustler welcomes issue affecting students might be so they can live wherever they want. While this is reader viewpoints and offers three considered for a guest column at a violation of parole, with so many parolees on a —Samantha Schreiber is a junior in the College of methods of expression: letters the editor’s discretion. caseload, officers may not be able to concentrate Arts and Science. to the editor, guest columns and All submissions become the feedback on our website. property of The Hustler and must Letters must be submitted either conform to the legal standards of COLUMN in person by the author to The Vanderbilt Student Communica- Hustler office or via e-mail to tions, of which The Hustler is a [email protected]. division. Money remains the winner in 2006 midterm elections Letters via e-mail must either While Bob Corker narrowly defeated Harold the most money usually wins. Since winning CORRECTION POLICY Ford Jr. in the Tennessee Senate race, across elections hinges on the ability to raise money, Accuracy is our profession. As the Bring corrections to The Hustler the nation, money remains the clear winner in candidates inevitably respond more to wealthy “Voice of Vanderbilt,” we are com- office in Sarratt 130 or e-mail us at American politics. According to the Center for donors than voters. While Bob Corker mitted to ensuring our work is fair [email protected]. You Guest Columnist To solve this problem, Tennessee should and accurate. Errors of substance may also report them by telephone institute Clean Elections — a voluntary system narrowly defeated will be corrected. With very rare to the news line at 615-322-2424 TOM already implemented in several states that exception, these corrections will or the editor-in-chief at 615-322- provides full public financing for all eligible Harold Ford Jr. be listed on Page 2. 3757. BYRNE candidates. Arizona’s Janet Napolitano in the Tennessee demonstrates the viability and popularity of STAFF Responsive Politics, in 94 percent of the House the Clean Elections system. Napolitano has Senate race, across elections and 69 percent of the Senate elections, won Arizona’s gubernatorial election twice News Editor Glenna DeRoy Copy Editors (cont’d) Jessica Pack the nation, money Asst. News Editors Ally Smith Paige Weaver the candidate who spent the most money won. under the Clean Elections system. Instead Nicole Floyd Cappi Williamson Similarly, incumbents — who generally raise of outspending her opponents, Napolitano remains the clear Darcy Newell Senior News Reporters Meredith Casey two to three times more money — retain the won by getting to know voters, not donors. Opinion Editor Reeve Hamilton Kristen Chnielewski winner in American Asst Opinion Editor Katie Vick Will Gibbons advantage over their challengers: 94 percent of In addition, Arizona voted on 17 ballot Sports Editor Jarred Amato Marketing Director George Fischer House incumbents and 82 percent of Senators initiatives, demonstrating the increased civic Asst Sports Editors Peter Madden Advertising Manager David Fotouhi politics. Jambu Palaniappan Asst Advertising Manager Madeleine Pulman won their re-election campaigns. involvement resulting from people’s restored Life Editor Monika Blackwell Advertising Staff Angela Booker Although Tennessee’s Senate race garnered faith in the electoral process. With record Asst Life Editor Emily Silver Hillary Rogers Photo Editor Jonathan Dietz Justin Gonzales two fresh faces, the candidate who raised the campaign spending across the country, now is Asst Photo Editor Mason Hensley Art Director Matt Radford most money won the election. Compared to the time to adopt what Arizona, Maine and Brett Kaminsky Designers Cassie Edwards Supervising Copy Editors Sara Gast Laura Kim the $9,886,998 Harold Ford Jr. raised, Bob several other states have enjoyed for years — a Amy Roebuck Andrew McCormick Corker managed to amass a $15,173,962 war properly working democracy. Copy Editors Medora Brown Elizabeth Middlebrooks Alice Demmerle Katie Quille chest to defeat his opponent. Jennifer Kamler Cappi Williamson These patterns cut across party lines. —Tom Byrne is a sophomore in Peabody Becky Lou VSC Director Chris Carroll Kevin McNish Asst. VSC Director Jeff Breaux Regardless of affiliation, whoever spends College. Elizabeth Middlebrooks Asst. VSC Director Paige Orr-Clancy

Your voice doesn’t stop here. President Boone Lancaster President Devin Donovan U.S. Sen. Bill Frist U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander Rep. Jim Cooper Rep. Edith Langster Sen. Douglas Henry, Jr. Councilor Ginger Hausser The Vanderbilt Hustler encourages its readers Student Government Assoc. Interhall United State Senate United States Senate U.S. House of Rep. Tenn. District 54 Tenn. District 21 Metro District 18 to voice their opinions on legislative issues. 1542 Station B 7010 Station B Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20515 35 Legislative Plaza 11 Legislative Plaza 521 Chesterfield Avenue The following students and legislators [email protected] [email protected] (202) 224-3344 (202) 224-4944 (202) 225-4311 Nashville, TN 37243-0154 Nashville, TN 37243-0021 Nashville, TN 37212 represent the Vanderbilt community. Sarratt 359 Sarratt 357 (615) 352-9411 (615) 736-5129 (615) 736-5295 (615) 741-1997 (615) 741-3291 (615) 783-0106 (615) 322-8742 (615) 421-7515 Friday, November 10, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler OPINION | 5

COLUMN AROUND What “I am more “I was not surprised by moved to vote THE do you the reaction because my More reasons to be Republican need mentioning and analysis of vote does not LOOP think of the the implica- count. Politics results of the tions than by are predeter- I am a Republican because I believe that the power is nearly insatiable. It is an idea that justifies the results mined. “ American people, not the government of the classifying the carrying of a firearm in a school midterm NATALIE KASIEVICH themselves. “ GUY DAVIS American people, are the solution to any problems zone as a form of interstate commerce, despite no Senior Junior that this country might face. I believe that the state boundaries being crossed and no exchange of elections? amount of government and freedom are inversely money, goods or services. The Constitution is not correlated. I believe that taxation and freedom are the Bible. We know exactly who wrote it and what “It amazes me “I don’t feel like “It’s good to inversely correlated. And I believe that prosperity they were thinking at the time. The document is also that Rick Perry I can complain find out that comes most easily when freedom, not government, not a novel; it was not written with metaphors and managed to because I didn’t Tennessee still win the Texas vote. “ values good is paramount. analogies that can be taken many different ways. It governorship leadership. “ I am a Republican because I am happy to pay the is a contract that is supposed to protect the people with only 41 tie Vick tie government for the protection that I need to pursue from the government and ensure that power can’t Ka percent - not GRAHAM THOMPSON freedom and happiness for myself and my family. become concentrated in the hands of a few. JENNIFER THOMAS even half. “ BEU HARTWELL Freshman Sophomore Junior I am somewhat less happy to pay the government I am a Republican because I know that the

to create “make work” jobs and subsidize industries economic, social and political issues in Los by Compiled often don’t need subsidizing, but if they do, it is Angeles are different than those in Peoria, Illinois. because of mismanagement, not injustice. Our I understand that the more power the federal government pays people to work less, and still, there government wields, the less those issues are COLUMN is a push to increase the role of government in this addressed and the more the concerns of the national country. The government hands out our money to “squeaky wheel” are attended to. mismanaged companies and people who make poor I am a Republican because I want the world to Nashville needs a change in time zone decisions with the expectation that better decisions respect and envy us, but not at the expense of our and more sound management will come with an safety. Some pay far too much attention to polling in Yesterday afternoon I woke from a nap and panicked, Nashville’s sunset time. Granted the line must be drawn increase in unearned money. Paris and Tehran, failing to see that we must be the thinking I had missed dinner; it was not even 5 p.m. I somewhere, but it seems from looking at the map and I am a Republican because I recognize that there masters of our own destiny. We are the world’s only don’t blame stress, school, ill health or lack of sleep — I sunset times that Nashville belongs with the East. are people in this country who need help. There are superpower and we have a right and responsibility blame Nashville for being in the Central time zone. Whether an hour of daylight is at the beginning those who have run into bad luck, or by chance have to use that power to protect ourselves and bring or end of the day may seem unimportant. However, not had the same opportunities as many others in freedom to the people of the world who have been Assistant Opinion Editor considering that more people are awake to appreciate America. I recognize this, but believe that the repressed by authoritarianism. daylight between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. rather than solution is to fix the inequality in opportunity, not I am a Republican because I believe that each of KATIE 6:20 and 7:20 a.m., it seems reasonable that hour give money away and pretend as if the problem us is obligated to make this country stronger. We VICK should be at the “end of the day” rather than the has been fixed. I believe that education is the great are not obligated to make this country in the image beginning. equalizer and too often, public schools exist in order of what citizens of foreign nations want. On the People in northern climates must adjust to the very More importantly, the skewed daylight hours to provide salaries to teachers and administrators, contrary. We have a responsibility to keep this a free short days of winter. Nashville, which is relatively far create more of a problem than just an inconvenience. rather than for the benefit of the students. There is and prosperous country, one that reflects who we south, could avoid sunset times at 4:30 p.m. Time Melatonin in the brain regulates sleep cycles based on nothing wrong with introducing competition into are as a nation. I don’t believe that we ought to turn zone lines are arbitrary — there is no reason why presence of light. When it gets dark, hormone levels the public education system, but such a notion is America into Mexico North, or United Kingdom Nashville should be in an inappropriate time zone change, signaling the body to go to sleep. As the hours decried as being unfair, or even morally wrong. West, or Canada South. We ought to decide what we as it is now. of darkness drag on, without going to sleep, 10:30 p.m. Competition is a force that rewards excellence and want America to be and work towards that, rather A map of U.S. time zone divisions shows an odd could feel like 2 a.m. If Nashville were in the Eastern gives us valuable information about what needs than towards what we think someone in London, or eastern jut in the central time zone, encompassing zone, then this hormone change would be delayed, to be improved and how to improve it. Shielding Mexico City might want our country to be. Nashville (36 degrees 10 minutes north latitude and helping us stay alert for longer. academia from competition has allowed American I am a Republican because I look at now- 86 degrees 47 minutes west longitude) but leaving out Would it really be that hard to change to the students to graduate high school without knowing crippled countries that had too much government Louisville, Ky. (38 degrees 2 minutes north latitude and Eastern time zone? We switch back and forth an how to read. How are we ever going to truly achieve and understand that a person who is a “progressive” 85 degrees 8 minutes west longitude), which lies only hour twice a year for daylight-saving time without equality of opportunity if we continue to fool is one that knows to run in the opposite direction slightly farther east than Nashville. According to the much effort or confusion. Changing to the Eastern ourselves into thinking that the problem is that when someone suggests increasing the role of the U.S. Naval Observatory, on Eastern time, Louisville’s time zone would be just like going to permanent we don’t spend enough money on a heavily flawed federal government. sunset time today is 5:35 p.m. — which, discounting daylight-saving time. system? And what’s more, how can we expect hard- Lastly, I am a Republican because I don’t think the time-zone change — is almost the exact same as Perhaps I blame the Central time zone for my working teachers to perform better when they are about America as having the best government, but Nashville’s 4:33 p.m. The two-minute difference stems tiredness more than is reasonable. However, until we trapped in a failed system? I do believe that it has the hardest working, most mainly from the north-south difference, not the two- find more time to sleep or until we move Vanderbilt to I am a Republican because I believe that when freedom-loving people. And that is what makes degree east-west difference. the equator with 12 hours of daylight all year-round, the our Founding Fathers drafted the Constitution, America the greatest country in the world. Then, compare Nashville and Claremont, Okla. (36 time zone is the only thing we can change. they meant what they said. The notion of the degrees 3 minutes north latitude and 95 degrees 6 minutes Constitution being a “living document” is one —Michael Gaske is a senior in the College of Arts west longitude), also in the Central time zone. The sun —Katie Vick is a junior in the College of Arts and pushed by people whose thirst for government and Science. sets in Claremont today at 5:18 p.m. — 45 minutes after Science. 10 The Vanderbilt Hustler | Friday, November 10, 2006 LIFELIFE Beware the Vandy frat brothers turned winter blues ADIE WILLEY LIFE STAFF WRITER fashion moguls

It’s that time of the semester when all those deadlines BY KATY FINNERAN you thought were light-years away are starting to rear LIFE STAFF WRITER the fashion industry. the ability to relate to a cross The Provocateur: Joe’s cut for their ugly heads. Even Thanksgiving break is starting Crossman, Furrow and section of people and provided petite women. The Honey Fit: to look bleak when you think about that paper you Huffine attribute much of him with life experiences that Curvy women THE COMPANY Joe’s Jeans’ success to their continue to shape his business will find this cut very are vainly hoping will write itself while you are visiting For most people, the idea undergraduate education at policies today. flattering. with friends and family. Although most people’s foul of starting a wildly successful Vanderbilt. The alumni boast For people interested in The Cigarette: This season’s moods can be attributed to their increasing workloads company with college friends that Vanderbilt provided pursuing a career in fashion, biggest trend: the skinny leg coupled with the decreasing daylight, many will is just a dream, but for them with a unique exposure Huffine recommends being jean. Vanderbilt alumni Jay Furrow to cultural and geographic willing to start at the bottom The Lover: A loose fit for experience stronger feelings of depression. Nearly 6 (‘95), Shane Whalen (‘93), diversity, and thus instilled in and earn your way up. people who prioritize casualty percent of the U.S. population suffers from Seasonal Marc Crossman (‘94) and them the confidence to work Furthermore, the fashion and comfort. Affective Disorder (oddly enough known as SAD), Dustin Huffine (‘96), it The Rocker: Classic according to Dr. Norman Rosenthal, a leading SAD is a reality. In 2001 the flare leg jean. Joe’s best Pi Kappa Alpha brothers selling jean. This cut researcher. Contrary to popular belief, SAD is attributed started the company Joe’s is especially flattering not to decreased temperature, but to decreased Jeans. on women with slim sunlight, which can throw off the body’s biological After only five years thighs. The Chelsea: (circadian) rhythms. Nashville’s proximity to the in a highly competitive Slim-fit market, Joe’s Jeans has and tapered, it is the equator, and thus more frequent exposure to sunlight, already distinguished brand’s best-selling makes our student body less susceptible to SAD than itself as one of the best- jean this season for schools located in northern regions like New York, selling designer jean women ages 18-24, so Massachusetts or Washington. So be sure to relish the brands. Vandy girls are sure to However, the four love it! days on which the sun decides to shine; they really can alumni are quick to With the creation brighten your whole outlook. point out that their of Men’s Vogue in transition from Vandy September 2005, there frat life to corporate is increased demand success was neither facile for men’s design wear. COPING WITH THE WINTER BLUES: nor immediate. After In an effort to meet Vanderbilt graduation, rising demands for Crossman, Whalen, men’s designer jeans, Furrow and Huffine Joe’s Jeans launched pursued their individual a men’s line in spring goals. None of them 2006. According to immediately explored the Huffine, “Denim has fashion industry. Instead, become more of a Crossman and Whalen fashion statement than pursued corporate has been traditionally America, Furrow spent known, and men 10 years on Wall Street, are looking more and Huffine went to consciously than ever law school at University at how they dress. In of Tennessee. While this sense, good denim the fraternity brothers has become as much sought out their various a fashion staple as a careers, Furrow met good suit.” with creative designer The men’s line is and future company already incredibly well • Turn on the lights! Counteract the horrible namesake, Joe Dahan. received. In fact, some fluorescent dorm lights by adding more lamps to Furrow, blown away by of the biggest names your room. Dahan’s incredible talent, in Hollywood, such • Take a walk. Take advantage of those 10-minute started Joe’s Jeans and as Brad Pitt, already encouraged Crossman, gravitate towards the breaks between classes. Spending a moderate Whalen and Huffine to new line. Some of amount of time outdoors in cold months is just as join the endeavor. their best-selling men’s important as it is in warm ones. The four Pi Kappa styles include: Photos provided by DUSTIN HUFFINE The Classic Fit in Simon: • Learn from the Danes. Scandinavian countries Alpha brothers’ versatile Joe’s Jeans, the product of four innovative Pi Kappa Alpha brothers, can now be found in department stores and strengths and training Medium color wash are faced with darkness for the majority of the boutiques across the country. are the backbone of the and boot cut. The day during the winter, so they emphasize the company. Since Crossman anywhere. This self-assurance industry is based in Los perfect staple for day or night. celebration of holidays through gift making and brings the financial experience, proved imperative when, at 28, Angeles and New York City, The Rocker Fit Malcom: Slim fit, giving, decorating, and socializing. he is Joe’s Jeans President, Huffine dropped everything so individuals must be willing boot cut and dark wash. More CEO, CFO and director. and moved across the country to move and travel accordingly. of a nighttime jean, but very • Manage your sleep patterns. This is a very difficult Huffine provides the legal to join Joe’s Jeans. “The best advice I can offer is stylish. thing for college students, but it is also extremely expertise and is the Senior In the end, the career be willing to take chances and Rebel Relaxed Fit in Malcom: important for wintertime health. Keep your Vice President. Whalen and changes, time commitment seize opportunities,” Huffine This vintage cut, dark wash biological clock ticking accurately by making an Furrow’s strong operational and moving were all worth it. said. jean is the perfect pair for the backgrounds provide “Being involved in the ultimate trendster. effort to go to bed and wake up at the same time foundation for Whalen’s creation of a brand is one of the THE CLOTHING every day. position as Vice President of most gratifying experiences of Now that Joe’s Jeans has been UPCOMING TRENDS • Exercise. This is always an important part of health Corporate Development and my life,” Huffine said. “People around for over five years, they So, what can consumers maintenance, but it’s something that is often Furrow’s title as chairman. can get involved in corporations have distinguished themselves expect next from Joe’s Jeans? Whereas most businesses and companies, but to watch from other fad brands. Part of The spring 2007 collection overlooked in times of bad weather. require years of partnership something you create—a their maturation as a brand will capture the company’s • Get light boxes. If you feel that you are suffering to build trust, the fraternity name—grow and thrive is an is attributed to the fact that softer side. 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FRIDAY 11/10 SATURDAY 11/11 SUNDAY 11/12 Singer/songwriter/one man jam band Keller Left Can Dance returns tonight and is expected Southern rockers Gov’t Mule are headlin- DAILY DOSE Williams is performing at City Hall tonight at 9 to make a grand entrance at its new home: The ing tonight at the Ryman, with a supporting By Adie Willey p.m. See cityhallnashville.com for tickets and End. The dance party will last from 9 p.m. to 3 performance from Donavon Frankenreiter, the As always, there are a great variety of excel- details. a.m., and entrance is $5. It is open to anyone 18 singer/songwriter/surfer contemporary of Jack lent live music performances happening and over. Johnson. The show starts at 7 p.m. See ryman. around town this week, as well as other Andy Warhol fans will not want to miss the com for tickets and details. cultural events to take your mind off of the Films at the Frist series’s presentation of “Andy Akron, Ohio-based rock duo The Black Keys are New Orleans experimental-ambient-electro- dwindling daylight and decreasing tempera- Warhol: The Complete Picture,” a documentary performing tonight at Mercy Lounge with The alternative rock band and Internet favorites tures. about the artist featuring rare audio and video Black Angels. The show starts at 9:30 p.m. See Mute Math are performing with The Whigs to- clips. The screening is free and begins at 7 p.m. mercylounge.com for tickets and details. night at City Hall at 8 p.m. See cityhallnashville. See fristcenter.com for details. com for tickets and details. Friday, November 10, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler LIFE | 11

MUSIC MUSIC One-man jam band Microsoft’s Zune takes on Apple’s iPod BY MICHAEL YOUNG LIFE STAFF WRITER Keller Williams to market. few years back where a wandering The most noteworthy of these traveler approached a beach full The iPod appears unstoppable. additions is Zune’s wireless networking of people dancing, but there was The first iPod debuted in October capability. Not only will wireless no music. The traveler had no play at City Hall of 2001, and Apple never looked connectivity enable the player to update idea what was going on until back. In the short five years since, your library without hooking a cable to someone handed him a pair of Apple created and then captured your computer, but it will also allow headphones. After putting on the BY CAPPI WILLIAMSON the market for MP3 players. you to connect to Wi-Fi hotspots, headphones, the traveler realized LIFE STAFF WRITER September 2004 issue of Guitar Although rivals do exist, these downloading new entertainment while that everyone was listening to the Player, Williams explained his competing manufacturers are you sip your morning coffee. music individually, but dancing looping technique. trailing behind, with most of them Far more innovative uses of the collectively. With Zune, that Keller Williams, a self-taught “You can change instruments possessing less than 5 percent wireless technology come in the area fantasy will become a reality. percussive and rhythmic one-man and overdub new parts until of the market share; the iPod of player-to-player interactions. Zune Referred to by some as “ad hoc band, is a sight to see, and he is you’ve built up multiple layers controls nearly three-quarters. users in close enough proximity will DJ,” Zunes in wireless range should coming to Nashville’s City Hall – including harmony vocals... But the iPod isn’t simply a be able to trade songs to one another. be able to designate one player as tonight, Nov. 10, at 9 p.m. all without prerecorded tracks. business success story. It is a cultural Traded songs will be playable for three a broadcaster, with everyone else The jam-band scene is notorious Everything is generated live,” he phenomenon, and the telltale sign days until the user is prompted to either tuned in to what the broadcaster for its close-knit members, and said. In the same article, Williams of slender white wires running out purchase the file or remove it. Aspiring is playing. Imagine impromptu Williams is definitely one of said that his technique “provides of someone’s ears has reached a musical artists will even be able to trade dance parties absolutely anywhere the family. Born and raised in a different avenue for me to level where most would classify it their self-created songs and receive on campus, only without the Fredericksburg, Va., Williams go down to make a song more as more of a status symbol than a profits if other uses decide to purchase conversation-destroying speakers. wasted no time in leaving home interesting for myself.” However, music-playing preference. and keep the music. Want to talk to someone? Simply to follow in the footsteps of when asked to provide advice for Following the release of a video- These features are new and turn down your individual volume grandfathers of jam rock, The future loopers, he joked, “Don’t enabled iPod last year and the recent exciting, to be sure, but only to while everyone else stays locked Grateful Dead. His experiences do it...play with musicians!” addition of newer, more colorful and the right audience. After all, how into the music. on the road are often whimsically And on many occasions, more sophisticated iPod nanos, it would many casual listeners get hot and But Microsoft certainly is not documented in songs such as Williams has done just that. seem as though the iPod’s dominance bothered over the words “802.11 putting all their eggs in the wireless “Gate Crashers Suck,” which Signed to the String Cheese would continue for years to come. wireless networking?” This is where basket. By including a built- directs a not-so-kind message Incident’s (may they rest in Enter the “Zune.” Labeled by many Zune’s single most intriguing in FM tuner, 30-gigabyte hard to “all the kids in that parking peace) label, SCI Fidelity, as Microsoft’s “iPod killer,” the Zune concept comes into play. drive, customizable backgrounds lot/(who) tore that fence down,” Williams (aka K-Dub or the Jam is poised to seize a portion of Apple’s Sony ran a series of commercials a and a 3-inch screen (compared to whom he blamed “for the second Man) has collaborated with the market share and, as Microsoft’s the iPod’s 2.5 inches), Microsoft show getting cancelled.” band to form the Keller Williams’ executives are surely hoping, someday has shown they are not messing While Williams’ simple and Incident, who in 1999 recorded an surpass it. around. straightforward lyrics are made to album called “Breathe.” In 2005, Some would label this a futile effort. The Zune is scheduled to hit make you laugh (coincidentally, he created yet another band that After all, the iPod does many retailers on Nov. 14 for $249.99. “Laugh” is the title of his popular creatively combined his name with things well—it Although it is packed with 2002 album), his influences, the band’s name, calling itself plays music and functionality, it remains to be seen collaborations and musical style Keller McGee, with (guess who) has an easy-to- whether consumers will ignore all are complicated and innovative. Chicago jam sires Umphrey’s use interface the technical enhancements. After Bluegrass/newgrass, progressive McGee. Williams is also a and iTunes all, in many consumers’ minds, rock, folk, jazz, funk, and even festival favorite and has played connectability— the iPod is the embodiment of electronica and dance traditions at Haymaker, Bonnaroo and even so there would “cool.” Either way, Microsoft is comprise Williams’ unique sound. Jam in the ‘Dam in Amsterdam. seem to be optimistic, and the battle for MP3 The cover of “Laugh” features a He has taken the stage with few reasons d o m i n a n c e close-up of a man laughing out almost every major name on the for consumers begins this ■ loud, while its 2003 response jam circuit, including Leftover to purchase a month. electronic album (entitled Salmon, Yonder Mountain String different device. “Dance”) features the same Band, and Béla Fleck and the But instead of man, digitally distorted. Keller Flecktones. trying to beat Williams is all over the place. Even though he has Apple at its Musically, this man is a genius. collaborated with so many well- own game, the Inspired by the Beach Boys, known musicians and dazzled Zune will focus PHOTO PROVIDED Williams uses a theremin and festival frequenters, Williams’ on adding new many other unconventional major fan base remains close to f u n c t i o n a l i t y music-making machines, such home in Virginia. He still lives and providing as a Fender jazz bass and Godin in Fredericksburg, where he airs tools completely electric synthesizer. He came up his own prerecorded (ironic?) new to the MP3 with his very own guitar-playing radio show called “Keller’s style by taking one string off Cellar” and maintains his own of the high and low E pair on recording studio, Wally Cleaver’s his 12-string guitars for better Recordings. He even released an and sharper harmonics during album entitled “Home” in 2004 playing. Expanding on a method as tribute to the town where founded by one of Williams’ he grew up. Tickets to Keller Check out greatest influences, Victor Williams show can be purchased Wooten, Williams uses a Gibson at ticketmaster.com or from the ■ insidevandy.com Echoplex Delay system, looping Ticketmaster desk in Sarratt. many instruments’ sounds while playing acoustic guitar live. 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MONDAY 11/13 TUESDAY 11/14 WEDNESDAY 11/15 THURSDAY 11/16 The Friday night headliners at last year’s Rites of Two new exhibitions recently opened at the Underground hip-hop favorites Jurassic 5 are As a part of the International Education Spring Festival, My Morning Jacket, are in town Frist Center: wood sculptor Bob Trotman’s performing tonight at City Hall at 8:30 p.m. See Week, the Vanderbilt International Student and tonight for a performance at the Ryman. The “Model Citizens” and “Extra-Ordinary,” a col- cityhallnashville.com for tickets and details. Scholar Services department will be screening Louisville rockers are supported by Wax Fang, lection of the everyday object in art from the Deepa Mehta’s film “Water” in Sarratt Cinema and the show Whitney Museum of American Art. See fristcen- NYC-based Russian singer/songwriter Regina at 6 p.m. The event also features a discussion begins at 7:30 ter.com for more details. Spektor is also in town this evening, playing an of the film with Art History professor Jinah Kim p.m. See 18+ show at Exit/In at and food from Taste of India. ryman.com for 8 p.m. See exitin.com tickets and for tickets and details. details. 12 | LIFE The Vanderbilt Hustler | Friday, November 10, 2006

THEATRE FILM Laugh to your“Wit’s End” at Neely Belcourt Hosts the

BY LINDA VONGKHAMCHANH sixth Annual Jewish LIFE STAFF WRITER Film Festival Transporting the audience back to Spain’s Golden Age, Vanderbilt University Theatre’s BY CAPPI WILLIAMSON production of “Wit’s End” provides a LIFE STAFF WRITER contemporary and hysterical portrayal of confused lovers on a search for intimacy and The Sixth Annual Jewish Film Festival is coming enlightenment. soon to the Belcourt Theatre. The festival begins this The show, a modern adaptation of Lope de Sunday, Nov. 12 with a 9 a.m. showing of director Vega’s “La dama boba (The Lady Simpleton),” Radu Mihaileanu’s “Live and Become,” a tale about debuted on Nov. 9. The adaptation was written Ethiopian Jews’ mid-‘80s rescue from a Sudanese by Vanderbilt professor Edward H. Friedman refugee camp (a topic receiving much attention on and is directed by Jeffrey Ullom, assistant campus recently). The incredible story recounts the professor of theatre. hidden trials of a non-Jewish boy, Shlomo, sent to Sisters Aurora (Angie Fontaine) and live with a Jewish family in Israel, under the pretense Marissa (Sarina Sahetya) seem to have that he is a member of their faith. Actor Sirak M. nothing in common at first glance. Although Sabahat, who played Shlomo as a young boy, will tell both are exquisite beauties and daughters his personal story of escape from Ethiopia after the of Don Cristóbal (Joey La Roche), Aurora screening. is mindless and childish, while Marissa is The festival, presented by The Temple of Nashville, poetic and sensible. The Spanish beauties will host many such illustrious speakers. Martin later find themselves in similar romantic Horwitz, the director of the Jewish Community dilemmas. Marissa yearns to see the true Development Fund in Russia and Ukraine, will man behind the poetic and flattering words introduce the 2005 Elijah Wood film “Everything is of Don Gonzalo (Matt Clevy), her greatest Illuminated” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov 12. Lynn H. Nicholas, admirer and a dramatic poet. Aurora, on the the award-winning author of “The Rape of Europa,” a other hand, needs to prove to Don Enrique book about the Third Reich’s pilferage of Europe’s art (Brett Bolton), her betrothed, that she is during World War II, will make an appearance for the not a complete Spanish bimbo with the showing of the documentary version of her book at 7 help of her teacher Don Félix (Alex Kane). p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14. While Gonzalo speaks too many passionate While many of the movies tend toward the and eloquent words, Aurora speaks too few historical and profound, some films are simply fun. intelligent words. Fabienne Rousso-Lenoir’s “From Shtetl to Swing” All of these young lovers are in a bind. follows the Yiddish musical tradition from Russia Will Marissa fall for Gonzalo? Will Gonzalo all the way to Hollywood. A sing-along will follow ever show the side of him that Marissa the Monday, Nov. 13 showing of Ann Coppel’s wants to see? Will Enrique leave Aurora documentary “A Journey of Spirit,” which features and her dullness for her sister? Can Aurora singer Debbie Friedman. transform from dimwit to sophisticate? The If none of these films spark your interest, the festival women and men get trapped in a number of invites you to create your own film. The 2nd Annual love triangles, and a series of events takes Photo provided by Vanderbilt University Theatre Kathryn H. Gutow Student Film Competition will take them on a rather meandering path to find Aurora ( Angie Fontaine) must smarten up to keep her betrothed, Don Enrique (Brett Bolton) in “Wit’s End.” place on Thursday night. The contest, which encourages true love, using their minds and not just student filmmakers to explore and interpret Jewish their hearts. culture through a creative medium, will award the Aurora’s complete and utter incompetence winning entrant a cash prize and the opportunity to have will provide laughs, not at her but more and Clevy add to an already spectacular VUT “Wit’s End” is playing at Neely his or her film screened in 2007’s festival. for her interaction with an exasperated and cast. The gestures, expressions and asides by Auditorium on Nov. 9, 10, 11, 12 (2 p.m.), The festival lasts until Saturday, Nov. 18. exhausted Félix, as the professor attempts to the men’s servants add extra laughs to the 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets are free for Individual tickets are $8, $6 for students, and may teach the silly, simple-minded girl. Gonzalo’s ridiculous banter between their masters. The undergraduates, $5 for graduates and $8 be purchased at the Belcourt or The Temple. For equal passion for poetry and Marissa allows elaborate, colorful and coordinated costumes for general admission. For reservations, more information and a full festival schedule, visit ■ him to interject comical moments through maintain an air of noble Spanish antiquity, visit the Neely box office or call (615) www.nashvillejff.org. ■ his exaggerated suffering. The outstanding but the contemporary sidesplitting comic 322-2404. and comical performances of Fontaine, Kane relief provides true delight.

RIAS KAMMERCHOR BERLIN

Tuesday, November 14 7:30 p.m. • Ingram Hall This rare North American tour by the 35-voice RIAS VU Students Kammerchor Berlin features 19th century German works spanning Brahms to Schubert to Gottwald, Ligeti and only Rheinberger among others.

$5 For information, call 615-322-2471 Tickets are available at all Sarratt Box Office www.vanderbilt.edu/greatperformances Friday, November 10, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler SPRING BREAK | 13 Take a Break and go Charleston, S.C.: Cruising the new capital of

JESSICA PACK FEATURE WRITER the South

Planning spring break for a large ASHLEY DWYER Fla., March 5 for $259 and $229, FEATURE WRITER group can get very complicated. respectively. Another four-night Ensuring a large accommodation cruise leaves from Los Angeles While Columbia may be the capital of South and enough cars, food and drinks for a Mexico tour, starting at for all adds a lot of stress to the Carolina, the city of Charleston has recently swept $199. Whatever your choice for up the title of New Capital of the South. Young one week that should be stress- destination, Royal Caribbean has free. An all-inclusive Caribbean professionals are moving out of big cities like Atlanta an option. and into Charleston for the peaceful days and busy cruise will keep your decisions Carnival Cruises: and stress to a minimum and nightlife. This port city is beautiful, with an old- Winter is just around the leave you free to have the best Carnival Cruises is known Southern feel. The houses, painted tropical colors like spring break of your life. as the company that has “the sea-foam green and baby pink, have white columns, corner and that means that wrap-around porches and palm tree-filled gardens. Royal Caribbean: fun ships” and its cruises are spring break is closer than sure not to disappoint college The streets are filled with horse-drawn carriages, and, Although it might not always students looking for a time to in typical Southern fashion, everyone you meet will be the cheapest, Royal Caribbean relax. Carnival offers very similar stop to say hello. we might realize. Many Top three sites to see: caters to a diverse group of people cruises. A four-day Western and always ensures a quality ship applications for service trips Caribbean cruise leaves from 1. The mansions on South Battery and Battery: with quality service. This line is Miami March 5 for $299, or, for These huge houses typically have one lot for their also known for their great off- are out, and it’s never too the same price and the same dates, house and another for their gardens. The wrought- shore excursions. Royal Caribbean you can deport from Los Angeles iron gates enclose their wrap-around driveways and early to plan cruises. For the has several four-night cruises that and tour Mexico. Carnival also wide porches with rocking chairs. would be a good match with the next few weeks, The Hustler has a port in Mobile, Ala., which 2. The Old Slave Mart Museum: You can learn dates of this year’s spring break. might be more convenient for Four-night cruises of the Western about the inhumanities that occurred in Charleston, will feature ideas to make this students living in the Southeast which used to be one of the busiest locations for Bahamas deport from Miami who do not want to spend money and Port Canaveral (Orlando), ■ the slave trade before the 1860s when the trade spring break unforgettable. on airfare. was banned. The Old Exchange Building used to house the auctions, but the museum is located in the building that used to house the slaves prior to being Atlanta boasts cultural opportunities, shopping sold. 3. The Old City Market: It is a flea market of sorts, where junk is mixed with treasures. Charleston’s SARA TABOR FEATURE WRITER The interior museum is not the only with the Alliance Theatre, and the two famous sweetgrass basket weavers display their wares impressive aspect of the History Center performance stages offer a great arena as well as work on current projects right before your Atlanta is rich in culture and offers more – the grounds surrounding the building for Atlanta culture. The Alliance Theatre eyes. They make baskets, wreaths and little dolls than just great shopping. As the capital city are full of nature trails and cottages houses great off-Broadway plays and low- out of the greenery. You can also find souvenirs, reminiscent of early Atlanta property. budget performances. Many of the plays cookbooks and cheap jewelry. of Georgia, there is always plenty going on Shopping in the downtown area. The Atlanta Zoo. performed offer interaction because of the For the animal lover in us all, there is limited seating, providing the patron with Downtown during the day is bustling with shoppers. Culture and entertainment The Atlanta Zoo. The Atlanta Zoo holds a wonderful night on the town. Feast your eyes on any of the dozens of antique hundreds of animals, and the most recent collections and shops that feature everything from If a museum is your style, Atlanta is a addition, the panda bears, have drawn Shopping 18th century chandeliers and writing desks to china great place for gallery hopping and art more attention than the city itself. One reason that many people venture to sets dating back to the Civil War era. A good place to exploration. The High Museum is Atlanta’s The Aquarium. start your antique hunting is George C. Birlant & Co. central art center, but small museums only Atlanta is the shopping. There are always The new aquarium is directly across great clothes to be found, and a day trip Charleston also offers some of the best designer add to the rich culture of this metropolis. the street from Centennial Olympic Park shops in South Carolina on King Street to fuel more The High Museum to Lenox and Phipps is a must for any and houses hundreds of species. The main visitor. modern tastes. You will see names such as Tiffany, A museum that is rich in both aesthetics attraction is the whale sharks, but all the but also savvy boutiques. For the eclectic taste, visit and art has always been a focal point The famous Lenox Mall is in downtown exhibits at the Aquarium make it worth Buckhead and is a great trip outside of Granny’s Goodies, which offers unique clothing, such of a city, and the High Museum is no the visit. as Jerry Garcia ties, and other oddities. Art is another exception. The visiting exhibits it houses the city. Just up Highway 400, Phipps and Lenox are directly across from each other Charleston favorite. Visit The Pink House Gallery, often take precedence over the permanent Theater which offers a unique watercolor collection housed in exhibits, but the museum is a true treat with a shuttle between the two shopping Major draws to the Atlanta area are the meccas. the oldest house in Charleston (built in the 1690s). for art lovers and amateurs alike. Recent Basically, everyone will find something to buy in exhibits include the Louvre at the High. plays and entertainment that are available. Phipps is a great mall if you are While Broadway musicals such as “The looking for a quiet day of shopping. With Charleston; just remember that most shops are closed The High offers one free admission day on Sundays. during an exhibits’ run and is a wonderful Producers” grace the stage of the Fox Nordstrom, Saks and Parisian, Phipps Dining Theatre, lower-budget plays such as “Aida” has high-end department stores along place to spend a rainy afternoon. Charleston has world-famous eateries, located all Michael Carlos Museum at Emory. thrill audiences at the Alliance Theatre. with Tiffany’s, Gucci and Versace. Check With such large names in the theater out the food at Phipps for a true Atlanta over the city and satisfying every possible pallet. A The Michael Carlos Museum is a little- specialty is seafood, since the city is located on the sea, known museum in the heart of Emory’s business so close, why bother leaving town experience. Twist is located by the main for a show. entrance, and celebrities such as Gwen and shrimp, crab and fresh fish all with a Southern campus. The museum boasts artifacts from flare can be consumed at Blossom, a trendy place for Egypt, Greece and Native Americans and The Fox Theatre. Stefani have been spotted there treating The Fox Theatre was built by the Shriners themselves to adventurous cocktails and lunch and dinner. For the best shrimp-n-grits, and is a wonderful learning experience for all other low-country cuisine, try Magnolias or Cypress. ages. Because the museum is small in size, as a temple in the early 1900s and served tapas. Transportation it takes only a few hours to explore its as a theater for the showing of the classic A much busier shopping area, Lenox movie “Gone With the Wind.” Back in its is the place to see and be seen. Neiman A car is definitely needed to see Charleston. The entire contents. Historic Downtown area is best viewed on feet, but Fernbank. glory days, the Fox was the talk of the South, Marcus, Bloomingdales and Macy’s are and after being restored, it is once again a the anchors of Lenox Square along with the city extends for a good ways, and the best way to Fernbank is much more than your get around is by car. And don’t worry; there is plenty average museum; it truly is an incredible major draw to the Atlanta area. The Fox other upscale stores such as Nicole Miller Theatre features great Broadway musicals and Burberry. Urban Outfitters is in the of parking. Flights to Charleston run about $365 with exploration into the world of science. one stop. The traveling exhibits that visit Fernbank such as “Mama Mia,” and, the most recent middle of the mall, across from restaurants Accommodations are often just as good as the permanent show, “The Producers.” However, the Fox including Mick’s and California Pizza is more than a home to Broadway plays. Kitchen. There are so many options for places to stay in exhibits, such as the dinosaur exhibit. Charleston, from small bed and breakfasts with two Fernbank boasts enormous inhabitants, “The Nutcracker” is a Fox Christmas tradition, and musical performances are Dining or three rooms, to larger chain hotels like Hyatt and dinosaur skeletons, as well as its IMAX Hilton. For a unique experience, the Anchorage Inn theater. Fernbank is just a short drive from often housed in the immense theater. Restaurants in Atlanta are always a With a ceiling made to look like the night offers 19 rooms with canopy beds, brick floors covered downtown. great draw, and anything in Buckhead is a in oriental rugs and English Tudor décor. The building The Atlanta History Center. sky, complete with twinkling stars, the Fox great choice. Along West Paces Ferry are Theatre is truly a magical place to take in itself is a remodeled cotton warehouse a few feet from The History Center provides visitors some of the best restaurants in Atlanta, the waterfront. The cost is $143 a night for a room with a rich history of Atlanta, as well as a great play. with Nava and Brio and the Atlanta Fish The Alliance Theatre. with a queen bed. Or, you can opt for the Holiday Inn other visiting exhibits. Although history Market nearby. in Historic Downtown for $110 a night. may sound boring to some, the center Located alongside the High Museum, Whatever you do on a road trip to the Alliance Theatre is part of the Charleston has a certain magic to it that makes provides a look at the fun side of history. Atlanta, you are sure to have a great time visitors want to stay forever. There is plenty to see and Current exhibits include a history of Woodruff Center for the Arts. The if you take advantage of all that this great ■ ■ do, so a week at spring break may not be enough! women’s fashion from bloomers to jeans. Atlanta Symphony shares a building Southern city has to offer.

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