Student Housing Costs to Increase for Next Year Sigma Phi Epsilon

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by MADELEINE ENGLIS for next year News Reporter O t h e r s t u d e n t s , by LAUREN KOENIG burden on students. More Greek houses voted to y rainbow ags for though, do not Senior Reporter According to VSG President Lambda’s PRIDE Week than ever before, a fact seen by agree that ying Wyatt Smith, rising water rates some students as a re ection of strengthening support for a rainbow ag is a Signi cant increases in and coal costs can be reduced the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Inter- political statement. housing expenses are anticipated by cutting other aspects of the sex community here on campus. “I think it’s just a way to show for the 2009 to 2010 academic budget, increasing revenues and “ e number of Greek chapters hanging ags and support for a di erent group on year, according to Associate conserving energy. contributing otherwise to PRIDE Week has been campus — just like supporting the Provost and Dean of Students “As far as energy usage is unprecedented, and it is obvious that this campus is baseball or the basketball team,” Mark Bandas. concerned, students can be a part becoming a progressive beacon for the rest of Nashville said junior Jessica Walder, member While the exact increase in of the process in lowering these and Tennessee to follow,” said senior Klint Peebles, of a sorority. cost to students is still unknown, costs,” Smith said. “If we could president of Lambda. However, making an executive these increases in expenses are reduce energy consumption by Nevertheless, some members of the Greek community decision on an issue that some likely to a ect the cost of housing even 10 percent by turning o on campus worry that although they agree with Lambda’s consider political and others view as a symbol of support for students. lights from rooms not in use, agenda, it is unfair to ask houses to y a ag supporting and solidarity has caused disagreement and discomfort “ e O ce of Housing and unplugging appliances when what some see as a political cause. within some of the chapters. Residential Education is funded not in use and not leaving water “It was expressed in our chapter that Greek “In the end, exec made the call and decided to y the ag. solely and completely by income running in sinks and showers, we organizations shouldn’t have to make political I’m proud of that decision, but it was de nitely tough for generated from housing fees,” could account for any potential statements, and it’s unfair that if we choose not to y some people to deal with,” Axelrod said. Bandas said. “ at means that all increase in housing costs and the ag, we are seen as bigots,” said senior A.J. Axelrod, “ ere are several hundred people in one organization, OHARE costs must be covered by potentially even see them go a fraternity member. “I don’t really buy that, but it was so it’s hard to have one cohesive viewpoint,” said junior income from housing students.” down.” a concern expressed in our house.” Kelly Hibbard, member of a sorority. e rise in housing expenses is Smith also noted that the “I think that if you put it up you support gay rights, Despite the di ering views on what the ag may represent, expected to be above Consumer increased cost of housing will but if you don’t, it doesn’t mean you don’t,” said junior the fact remains that the majority of sororities and eight Price Index prices, the measure cover future residential projects. Edward Bryan in response to the idea that chapters fraternities are ying it. of the average costs for urban “Carmichael Towers is going to will be seen as “bigots” if they do not hang the ag. Please see LGBTQI, page 3 households. Bandas said while require central air conditioning OHARE typically does not to raise upgrades in the next ve to 10 prices over the CPI, the index “is years, a major capital-intensive not an accurate indicator of the project that we need to begin costs faced by the housing o ce.” building a reserve to cover,” he Sigma Phi Epsilon suspended for semester e expected increase is said. largely due to an increase in Bandas said students are by HANNAH TWILLMAN Passarella said all of the members on-campus house,” Baity said. the cost of utilities and plant always bene ting from fees past News Editor have had their memberships revoked, Baity and Passarella said the operations as well as student students have paid. e Kissam but will be re-instated after undergoing a administration is confident that nancial aid, provisions for renovations of the past summer The brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon membership review and realigning with the colony will be able to overcome building replacement reserves were the result of such a reserve. colony now face an “unprecedented the ideals of the national fraternity. He these difficulties, both due to its past and debt service due to interest “Current students are situation,” according to Vice President of also added that none of the members performance and its current efforts to rate increases, according to paying their fair share of past Programming Ralph Passarella. will be able to live off campus, an issue fix many of the mistakes made. Having John McDaniels, associate vice construction, current operations After a situation involving an he thinks will be difficult to overcome. only been on campus for five years, the chancellor of academic a airs. and future repairs,” Bandas said. underground pledge in February, the “We’ve used an off-campus house in colony won Chapter of the Year for the “Utilities have increased Vanderbilt is not alone in Office of Academic Integrity and Student recent semesters to fulfill the fraternal Interfraternity Council last year, among signi cantly for the university experiencing a considerable Conduct brought several charges against and social needs that would be provided several other awards. — electricity 17 percent, water increase in the cost of utilities both the colony and individual members, for by a house on campus. The lack of “They really firmly believe that we can 6 percent and coal 25 percent,” due to economic circumstances. resulting in the decision to suspend the a common meeting place is definitely turn this around, that these problems said Mark Petty, assistant vice “While some increase colony. going to be an issue we have to address,” aren’t necessarily systematic. They’re chancellor for Plant Operations. in the housing rate may be According to Passarella, nine total he said. things that we were already phasing out,” “ e housing rate for the next unavoidable, I expect that it will charges were brought against the In a statement, Torrey said several he said. academic year may well re ect be at or below the increases that fraternity, including underground Greek organizations have been able Torrey said that the members’ honesty these increases,” Bandas said. many of our peer institutions are pledging, an off-campus party, to take part in the Greek community was appreciated and taken into account Typically, Vanderbilt’s considering,” Smith said. distribution to minors and hazing — a despite not having houses, also saying when deciding the consequences. housing charge does not change Housing costs as a whole record number. that no organization is permitted to have “It should be noted that the new signi cantly from year to year, continue to remain a factor in Passarella said the fraternity president, an off-campus house. members, brothers and officers of Sigma Bandas said. In recent years, the nancial aid evaluations and junior Chris Baity, pled guilty to all nine “Recognition from Vanderbilt Phi Epsilon were honest and forthright annual rise in housing charges packages. charges. University is not contingent upon having throughout the investigation and has been about 5 percent in “At all times, we strive to be Director of Greek Life Kristin Torrey a house,” she said. “Several chapters are hearing process. This resulted in a more order to consistently maintain prudent and frugal with the said the decision was made to suspend non-housed and are recognized members educational and rehabilitative sanction and even upgrade the level of money that students and their the colony will remain in effect until Aug. of the Vanderbilt Greek community.” than merely suspending the group for a services provided to students. families pay for housing,” said 1, after which time the former members “As a young IFC fraternity, it becomes longer period of time,” she said. OHARE is currently working Bandas. “ is e ort is even more will be eligible to undergo a membership difficult to compete (especially in Passarella said the officers and with Vanderbilt Student important in the unprecedented review. After meeting these requirements, recruitment) when you have a tiny members aren’t entirely sure how best Government to develop nancial situation that the colony could reorganize and would fraction of the resources of nearly every to move forward, but are definitely proposals to reduce housing Vanderbilt, the nation and the be on social probation for one year. other fraternity. One such resource is an determined to reorganize. ■ costs and mitigate the nancial world face at present.” ■

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Forty-three-year-old Sandi Vito entered a rehabilitation facility • Great Performances presents Jil Aigrot HIGH 58, LOW 33 last week, shortly after news stories were published about an Jil Aigrot, an Oscar-winning vocalist for her performance in “La Vie En Rose,” will perform in Sunny incident at a downtown hotel bar. Ingram Hall at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students and can be purchased online at http://www. The Patriot-News published a copy of the citation in Thursday’s vanderbilt.edu/greatperformances/tickets.html. THURSDAY editions. It said Vito was “extremely intoxicated,” and the line for her signature contained the entry “too drunk to sign.” SATURDAY, MARCH 21 A Labor Department spokesman notes his boss expressed her • InVUsion “sincere remorse” about the incident. He says the attention being The Multicultural Leadership Council is putting on their annual showcase in honor of paid to the citation is ridiculous. Multicultural Awareness Month. Performers include the African Student Union, the Asian Vito has been acting secretary since February 2008. She awaits a American Student Association, Masala-Sace and many others. Dinner before the show is at 6 Senate vote on naming her to the position permanently. p.m. and costs $7. The show begins at 7 p.m. and tickets are available at the Sarratt box offi ce HIGH 62, LOW 45 • Blair Student Showcase Partly cloudy NJ considers ban on bare-it-all Watch your talented Blair peers perform in their annual showcase at 8 p.m. in Ingram Hall as a ‘Brazilian’ wax in light of hospitalization part of the Blair Signature Series. The performance is open to the public. FRIDAY TRENTON, N.J. (AP)—New Jersey is drawing the line when it comes to bikini waxing. The state Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling is moving toward a ban on genital waxing altogether after two women reported being injured in their quest for a smooth bikini line. 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From LGBTQI, page 1 tended to show more support The former legislator was imprisoned as Aside from Greek toward the LGBTQI community hannah twillman a political dissident in the Soviet Union organizations, many other — but this may not always be News Editor before immigrating to Israel in 1986. communities and organizations the case. “You must connect all your support with have elected to visibly show “The multicultural and Diplomacy can mean different things in human rights,” he said. “I can assure you their support for the LGBTQI diversity-oriented organizations different regions of the world, as evidenced that in every country in the Middle East community. have previously been more likely by the two speakers at this year’s IMPACT that is not free there are dissidents.” “With the rainbow flag to support a campaign such as Symposium. Sharansky said it is the free world’s campaign, we have reached this one as most marginalized Former Secretary of State Madeleine responsibility to make clear to these out to those organizations with groups tend to show solidarity Albright and former Israeli legislator Natan defectors that they are its allies. It is only physical buildings on campus with each other … but (this year) Sharansky spoke at the two-day event, then, he argued, that the dissidents will be that could hang or fly a flag in the heterosexual community organized by the Vanderbilt Programming able to crumble the very structure of their order to promote visibility,” and our allies have been much Board’s Speakers Committee, where they dictatorships. Peebles said. Such additional more supportive and we are each addressed “Diplomacy in the New “This is how the Soviet Union fell without a organizations include but are honored to hºave the support of Millennium.” shot,” Sharansky said. “In different cultures not limited to: both National the Greek system,” Peebles said. While Albright called for Obama to — and different mentalities — there are Pan-Hellenic Council houses Thanks to the increased restore America’s place in the world dissidents living a life of double-think, and oliver wolfe/ The Vanderbilt Hustler on campus, the Vanderbilt support of the Greek system by reaching out to guide the “global they are suffering for it.” Student Government office, and all other participating marketplace of ideas,” Sharansky stressed Sharansky then listed Iran, Iraq, Saudi McGill Hall, all houses on The organizations, this year’s PRIDE the idea that human rights should be the Arabia, North Korea and Cuba as places Commons, the Bishop Joseph Week will mark a historic most important component of international in which freedom of political expression is Johnson Black Cultural Center, landmark for the LGBTQI policy-making. right now being repressed. Margaret Cuninggim Women’s community at Vanderbilt. Speakers Committee co-chair Theodore Albright also expressed concern for these Center, Sarratt Student Center, “Lambda truly wishes to Samets, a sophomore, said this year’s event areas. She said Obama will have to deal the Student Life Center and express its sincerest thanks to was purposefully centered on how American with military issues such as nuclear arms International Student and the Greek system for its efforts policy can have an international effect. in North Korea and Iran, humanitarian Scholar Services. to commemorate this week and “Obviously, we continued our focus on issues like the genocide in Darfur and According to Peebles, support all students regardless foreign policy this year. But it was broader, environmental issues such as the global there exists a certain type of of their differences,” Peebles removed from Islam and the Middle East implications of climate change. She was organization that has historically said. ■ and more focused on America’s role in the also particularly concerned about the world,” Samets said. “Next year we plan possibility of encouraging a new generation to bring IMPACT home, to talk about the of terrorists by prolonging military many issues facing our own country.” involvement in the Persian Gulf. Describing her own experiences as an Students found both speakers to be international diplomat under the Clinton informative and personable. administration, Albright offered advice “It was a really great way to teach people to President Barack Obama on how to about international relations,” said junior ZAC HARDY/ The Vanderbilt Hustler address the “emergency room” of issues Allison Heiser. “Especially during Albright’s Madeleine Albright and Natan Sharansky both spoke to he has inherited, especially the economic speech, it was a diplomacy 101 lesson, and enthusiastic crowds. Albright, who spoke Tuesday, faced crisis and the ongoing armed conflicts in as an avid supporter of diplomacy, I found a a sold out crowd with her characteristc humor. Sharansky Afghanistan and Iraq. lot of what she said incredibly helpful and shared anecdotes of his days as a Soviet political prisoner. An open critic of the Bush administration, interesting.” COOlEST THINg IN FITNESS Albright expressed her hope for the “I thought Madam Albright was “Both with Mr. Sharansky and Mrs. MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN possibilities of the new president. She perhaps the most inspirational speaker Albright, I was surprised by how excited 6:00 6:00 6:00 stressed the fact that recovery — from I have yet had the privilege to hear,” said they were to be on a college campus,” both current events and America’s current sophomore Ellington Griffin. “To me, she said Samets. “They both acted as 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 international reputation — will take time, embodies the woman that every other though they had a lot riding on their 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 however. modern woman should aspire to be: speeches — and considering that Mrs. 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 “(We) must begin by restoring foundations intelligent, inquisitive, witty, self-assured Albright went to North Korea and took of political strength — our alliances, our and kind.” us to war in Kosovo and Mr. Sharansky 6:15 6:15 6:15 6:15 6:15 support for a capable international system Samets agreed, adding that both spent nine years in a Soviet prison, has 7:45 7:45 7:45 and our good name,” she said. speakers seemed approachable and beaten Gary Kasparov in chess and is a Sharansky said he thought diplomacy genuinely happy for the opportunity to close adviser to many world leaders — 2214 Elliston Place (1 Block from Campus) 321-8828 could be a means for spreading freedom talk to students. that says a lot.” ■ www.HotYogaNashville.com

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The Vanderbilt Hustler EDITORIAL BOARD SYDNEY WILMER EVE ATTERMANN BEN GOTOW HANNAH TWILLMAN NORAH SCANLAN THOMAS SHATTUCK DAVID RUTZ OPINION Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Online Editor News Editorial Board News Editorial Board Opinion Editor Sports Editor EDITORIAL Meeting In the name of pride Language in Rand Lambda’s PRIDE Week began on March 16, PRIDE week should therefore express acceptance, extinction and many campus organizations ew rainbow not conformity. ags after being approached by the organization. However, this is not purely the fault of Lambda’s. Klint Peebles, president of Lambda, equated the If anything, the pressure is merely one result of AIMEE SOBHANI JUSTIN POYTHRESS Columnist Columnist number of ags as a sign of support, stating, “this having such a close community. Many campus campus is becoming a progressive beacon for the organizations do not espouse speci c political rest of Nashville and Tennessee to follow.” beliefs, especially when it comes to gay rights. When I hear the word “extinction,” I ere is little doubt that acceptance of LGBTQI Abstaining from an outward statement does not generally think about animals, but thanks As far as centers of social congregation is increasing; however, the ags themselves may imply disagreement. Furthermore, organizations to “The Economist,” I can now associate go, Rand is the queen bee, Central Station, bear little correlation to this fact and, in a way, and individuals who do disagree with Lambda’s the idea with an entirely different concept: subject of focus in the second part of my they are even beside the point. Several members objectives retain the right to their beliefs. language. A significant percentage of the series. Most people eat lunch at some of the Greek community expressed concern over While visibility is important, inculcating a world’s language may soon disappear, which point during the day, and unless you’re oblique social pressure, asserting that not ying willingness to discuss di cult or divisive issues begs the question: Why does it matter? trying to appear tasteful and refined, Rand the ag was equivocated to being bigoted. ey plays a more central role in campus life. With According to UNESCO, the organization is the place to go. It’s quick, it’s cheap, felt that the ag was a political statement, and over 6,000 undergraduates as well as a large within the UN that studies cultural matters, convenient and every day is packed with forcing a majority of their chapter to vote on administration, faculty and sta , Vanderbilt 2,500 of the world’s 6,700 languages are now hundreds of trite, meaningless social that statement was inappropriate. e fact that embodies various, often con icting viewpoints. in danger of extinction. Accompanying the acknowledgements. Along with the range pressure existed, however subtly, is unacceptable. Mediating these di erences becomes essential to decline in “unimportant” languages is a rise of destinations that are part of Rand is Lambda promotes tolerance and diversity and maintaining a cohesive community unit. in the popularity of English, Mandarin and a range of expected manners of social Spanish, which are now spoken by about conformity. one-fourth of the world. e increase in the Let’s begin with the mailroom. The importance of these languages is a direct mailroom is an in and out business, and A perpetuation of a result of globalization. As the world shrinks, besides the guy who consistently jokes “the big three” have become the primary that you owe him $40 for five stamps, means of communication for many people, there’s nothing really interesting going common misconception leaving many native tongues in the past. on. The acceptable topics of conversation On the surface, some might see a decline in in this arena focus around what someone To the Editor: up to us as Americans to prevent these acts from the use of minor languages as a good thing. If just received in a package or how many transpiring. However, for her to address embryonic the number of languages spoken in the world Blair concert flyers you had to throw Carolyn Pippen began her opinion piece (“A stem cell research as a moral dilemma and then decreases, then language barriers could out. Also, one should be aware that the moral argument,” March 16) by stating that the lump it into the same category as theft and murder dissolve completely, leading to an enhanced mailroom is not exciting or enjoyable, so easiest way to garner public favor these days is to is sensationalism at its best and awed logic at its expression of ideas among the world. Another loud discussion, shouting out to friends “sign anything that includes the terms ‘Bush-era’ worst. way to look at the extinction of languages is or excessive smiling are frowned upon. and ‘overturn.’” I necessarily disagree. If I were She makes a valid point in stating that every in the Darwinian terms of natural selection: Let’s move up these stairs to the trying to gain public approval, I’d much prefer to individual has moral breaking points, and no two Nature “selects” the most useful languages, bookstore. First of all, the only people deliver uplifting news pertaining to the world’s dire are the same. Pippen explains that this is a general leading to the gradual dying out of rarer burning their money on memorabilia are economic situation, speci cally, our nation’s own cause of political disagreement, which is why she forms of communication. alumni, visiting tour groups and frantic nancial troubles. thanks “God for the two-party system in moments Eventually, the world might even reach freshmen during the holidays. This means Of course, the real issue at hand is Pippen’s like this.” Harrumph, I say! When I see statements the point where there are only a few major that you do not simply wander into the reticent stance on research scientists now being able such as that, I can only imagine that Pippen is languages in use. Of course, there is no way store to peruse the two brands of overpriced to access newly acquired lines of embryonic stem insinuating that the political right holds a higher that the world would reach this point in our shampoo available. The bookstore, though cells with federal funding. She felt it was important regard for life than their liberal counterparts. It’s lifetimes, or even in the next millennium, but a somewhat less unpleasant environment, to “completely dissect the issue before jumping to moments like these when I grow tired of partisan frequent interactions among different people is even quieter than the mailroom. In dramatic conclusions.” What dramatic conclusions antics, including using a higher power as some could lead to an amalgamation of several this situation, it’s permissible to inquire is she speaking of? I certainly haven’t heard of any sort of “holier than thou” trump card — an all too languages into one. Closely related to this what an acquaintance has come there to rash logic used by scientists upon news of the ban familiar tactic ultilized by our conservative friends. idea is the theory that over time, the world’s purchase or make some form of bitingly lifting. Dr. Susan Wente, the head of Vanderbilt’s Pippen ends her column with this, “Was I population will become more homogenous clever remark about how textbooks are Cell and Developmental Biology Department, was excited when I saw Obama had nally reopened because variations in the gene pool will fade more expensive than they should be. Once interviewed by both Channel 4 and 5 News and had the gates to new and unprecedented medical away. you have what you need, there’s no reason nothing but promising, yet rational, statements to advancements? Of course. But my excitement was The disappearance of a third of the world’s to dawdle. make about accessing embryonic stem cells for cautious, and yours should be too.” Statements languages is not an event that will occur Finally, let’s examine the most intricate research purposes. such as these con rm an ongoing misconception without repercussions. The disintegration of of the Rand sub-sections — the actual Pippen goes on to say that the reason why Bush about scienti c research. e public at large for some cultures will likely follow as languages dining area. Two quick hints here to make initially placed the ban on further funding for some reason or another perceives the science become extinct. Language and culture have yourself stand out and appear awesome. embryonic stem cell lines (aside from the pre- realm as highly secretive and untrustworthy ... a very intimate relationship with each other, If you’re a guy, seat yourself at a table with existing 60 cell lines available) was to halt “that like you never know when they’re going to clone which is why most countries have official at least 15 to 20 other people. It doesn’t particular subset of research to which a large Hitler, create the Borg and unleash chaos upon the languages. Governments realize language matter if you know them. While sitting portion of our country has strong moral objections.” common man. is is simply not true. If Pippen serves as an important tie to a particular down, speak loudly and laugh even louder I wonder if perhaps Americans maintained a more knew anything about the realm of research, she culture, which is why, in an attempt to while also making sure that you regularly thorough dialogue with the scienti c community, would realize that it is conducted in a very ethical assimilate newcomers into their culture, shout acknowledgements and greetings they might not be so quick to stigmatize this very manner with transparency and accountability they only conduct business in the official to passers-by. topic. I also understand that communication is a being paramount. You know, sort of like our new language. The logic makes sense: Only by For girls, the demonstration does not two-way street, and it’s just as much the research government administration. Not everyone that learning the dominant language can an have to be quite so elaborate, but you realm’s responsibility to relay information in such supports embryonic stem cell research is an idol- individual fully engage with a particular need a willing partner; otherwise, it may a way that “Joe Six-Pack” can comprehend (which worshipping, blood-drinking liberal who delights culture. backfire. Once you spot a friend you might be slightly unrealistic). in the slaughter of fetuses. Of course, we do have However, having an official language puts haven’t seen since this morning, scream Pippen feels that it is the obligation of the nation’s our moments. some cultures at risk. If people gradually out, ignore anyone you may have been citizens “to determine right from wrong ... and forget the language associated with a specific talking to at the moment, run over, hug that power cannot ... be invalidated.” I completely Caroline Wiser culture, this culture could be lost in history her and loudly exclaim for several minutes agree with her. She is wholly correct in denouncing Research Assistant forever. Thus, the real threat is not only the about how good it is to see her. Phrases you theft and murder as immoral, and that it has been Medical Center North extinction of languages; it is the loss of the may wish to weave into your conversation cultures associated with these languages, include: “hot,” “pretty,” “ho,” “I love you” which will obviously lead to less diversity. and “let’s totally hang out sometime.” If you’re going to be a bed-wetting liberal, do us (Vandy) all a favor A lessening of diversity is not a positive It should also be noted that during the and be a little more conservative about it. occurrence; after all, our school prides itself lunch rush, real estate is at a premium. on its diversity, as does our own country. Therefore, if you don’t want to sit less What can be done to stop the extinction than three seats away from a stranger, Gee thanks, AOPi. Now every time I walk through the Towers tunnel, I of languages? Going back to the animal spread your stuff out as much as possible. feel like I’m witnessing the bloody aftermath of a panda massacre. analogy, the solution is to protect the If, heaven forbid, you happen to get stuck “endangered” languages. Though it is eating alone, don’t panic. Calmly take important for people to learn the dominant your food upstairs to eat. Assist your case It seems like Greek Life is doing everything that it can to put itself out language of their country, there is no reason by appearing to be just too busy. You can of existence. Greek Row was like a ghost town this past weekend. for them to completely abandon their native grab a Hustler, snap on your iPod or cover language. Governments can encourage the What is on your mind? The Rant is your table with anything that looks like And it’s not looking like it will get any better. preservation of little-known languages by schoolwork. Though there’s no shot of you your place to anonymously sound o offering incentives to individuals fluent in actually doing anything useful, you’ll be on any issue you want. Send in your Well the one good thing about no Sig Ep is that intramural sports got both the dominant language and their native able to avoid being pegged in the Tolman rants with the subject “Rant” to: tongue. Doing so could save a third of the creeper category. a whole heck of a lot easier. world’s languages — and the cultures and [email protected]. histories connected to them. Today, I spent the afternoon catching up on work in the library instead — Justin Poythress is a senior in Peabody — Aimee Sobhani is a sophomore in the College. He can be reached at j.poythress@ of enjoying the beautiful weather. I sat next to a window and ended College of Arts and Science. She can be reached vanderblt.edu. Compiled by Thomas Shattuck up getting sun burnt anyways. I’m still behind. FML. at [email protected].

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by DAVID RUTZ Sports Editor

It may sound strange to say, but the 14th- vs. ranked Vanderbilt women’s basketball team has 24-8, (10-4 SEC) 21-11, (14-6 SC) fond memories of a place called The Pit. Just know that The Pit is a basketball court No. 4 Vanderbilt vs. No. 13 Western Carolina in Albuquerque, and actually it’d be more appropriate to say the Commodores have sweet Saturday, March 21 memories, as it’s the site of Vanderbilt’s romp to Tip-oﬀ is at 7 p.m. CDT the Sweet 16 in last year’s NCAA Tournament. TV: ESPN2 The Commodores (24-8) return to their home away from home for the first round of the NCAA The 4th-seeded Commodores begin their 10th Tournament on Saturday, where, as a No. 4 seed, consecutive NCAA Tournament Saturday when they will battle 13th-seeded Western Carolina they take on the 13th-seeded Lady Catamounts. (21-11) at Bob King Court. “I think that’s kind of neat,” said senior Vanderbilt earned an automatic bid by winning forward Christina Wirth. “I’ve never heard of the SEC Tournament, while Western Carolina has that happening, a team going back to their home won 10 consecutive games en route to claiming court if you want to call that for us, so we’re kind the Southern Conference championship. of excited.” The Commodores, also a No. 4 seed last year, momentum going and making practices really ripped through Montana and West Virginia hard, short, crisp,” Marsh said. in the first and second rounds last season in “I think that we have the right intensity, a kind Albuquerque before being eliminated by topof sense of urgency at this point in the season,” seeded Maryland in Spokane, Wash. Wirth said. Vanderbilt coach Melanie Balcomb was Wirth has certainly shown that urgency in her enthusiastic at the prospect of returning to final year with the Commodores. In addition to the site of last year’s mile-high success; earning MVP honors for the SEC Tournament, Albuquerque has an unusually high elevation she has been named an All-SEC First Team that can be difficult to adjust to for some teams. member, an Academic All-American and a “We had a good experience there, a positive finalist for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award. experience,” Balcomb said. “We’re 2-0 in Still, with the NCAA Tournament starting, any Albuquerque. We’re familiar with the altitude game could be the last one for her, and Wirth and the court and the gym and have good and her teammates want to make every one feelings about it, positive feelings.” count. For Vanderbilt, another part of staying in a “I wouldn’t call it pressure or any added good place mentally has been maintaining the nervousness,” Wirth said. “I think at this point strong play from its run to the Southeastern you’ve played so many basketball games you Conference Tournament championship. The know what to do. You’re not worried about it. championship game against Auburn was on But at the same time you don’t want any regrets March 8, meaning it will have been 13 days so you’re just going to lay it all out there.” between games for the Commodores by the Balcomb has taken notice of that attitude in time they play the Lady Catamounts. her players. With that in mind, junior guard Merideth “I just like the way we’ve responded to Marsh has said Vanderbilt has put a particular adversity,” she said. “They’re really working emphasis in its preparations on staying in a hard for each other and want to keep playing. game-like mentality. And if you want to keep playing in March, those SAM KIM / The Vanderbilt Hustler “What we’ve been doing is trying to keep the are the teams that do well.” ■ Merideth Marsh (23) and the Commodores have been all business as they prepare for their 10th consecutive NCAA Tournament starting Saturday. Men’s basketball was right to reject College Basketball Invitational Vanderbilt’s season came to an abrupt end last week as the team turned down an invite to the newly established CBI. Were the Commodores right to pack it in early? Or should they have paid and played?

by MIKE KRANZLER by NICK GALLO Sports Reporter Sports Reporter

e Commodores passed up the opportunity Sure, the Commodore men could have to play in the CBI because of a large entrance extended their season and tried to close out fee into the tournament. Although these days, the campaign on a winning note. But was it nancial considerations are a great reason to really worth paying an estimated $60,000 out make decisions, it seems like for this Commodore of the team’s budget just to play a few games team, the valuable experience of playing in any against the likes of Vermont, Troy and UTEP? type of postseason would have been a rewarding If this team wants to get better, they would experience. be much better served spending the o -season With so many contributors being in the gym working together as a team. A few underclassmen, the Commodores need as much more games would not have made much of a experience playing together as they can — against di erence in the grand scheme of things and real competition. e men will surely be honing possibly could have even hurt the team more. their skills all summer, but nothing can replace e College Basketball Invitational is a intense competition in a tournament setting. brand new, third-tier tournament that is just After Vanderbilt was prematurely bounced from another attempt at bringing in more money the SEC tournament, the team most likely was left to the system. While it is de nitely possible with a bad taste in its mouth. Having the chance in looking at the eld that the Commodores to compete for a postseason championship and could have won the whole thing, this team is reaching the 20-win plateau might have been a embarrassed enough to have not even made nice experience for the Commodores, and it also the NIT. could help build con dence for a young team. From what I have been told, this was Taking a look at the other teams in the CBI coach Kevin Stallings’ decision, and his team eld, it seems that some high pro le programs FRANCIS SIMPSON / The Vanderbilt Hustler supports it. Hopefully, watching both the ZAC HARDY / The Vanderbilt Hustler accepted invitations, and that it’s not just for NCAA Tournament and the NIT from the couch Mike Kranzler writes that Kevin Stallings was right to turn down the mediocre programs. Jermaine Beal (0), Je Taylor (44) and the Commodores could have greatly bene ted from extra play in the CBI, Nick Gallo writes. will fuel the re for this young team in order to CBI, a third-tier tournament that requires a sum of money to play. Stanford’s head coach Johnny Dawkins is a inspire them to never let this happen again. disciple of Hall of Fame Duke head coach Mike To some, an invitation to the CBI could even course, A.J. Ogilvy’s decision as to whether or Krzyzewski and was Krzyzewski’s right-hand man bring the trophy home, after winning seven of be seen as an insult, the kind of tournament not to test the waters of the NBA Draft), none for 10 years. Dawkins thought that the CBI would their last 10 regular season games. With young, possibly thought up by the same people who of these players will want to feel like this ever be a valuable enough experience for his team that impressive stars like Je ery Taylor and Brad hand out last-place trophies in youth leagues again. the entrance fee was worth it. If Dawkins thought Tinsley chomping at the bit to gain more playing so that no one feels left out. For the average sports fan, watching March so, why didn’t Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings? experience, it would make sense for Stallings to is is a very young, very talented team, but Madness all day is one of the highlights of the Clearly, other typical NCAA tournament keep his guys on the oor together. at times they looked like they were lacking any spring. But for a team forced to wonder what teams also entered into the tournament. St. is is the rst time since 2003 that Vanderbilt true direction. But I can guarantee that this could have been, nothing is more painful than Johns, Vermont and UTEP are all in the eld hasn’t played in a postseason tournament, and disappointing season will make them all the watching others play in your place. with Stanford, and Vanderbilt would have made it seems that the experience of playing together more hungry throughout the o -season. Besides, who wants to show o their this tournament even more interesting. e and the opportunity to win a championship With the entire squad returning (pending, of collection of last-place trophies? ■ Commodores may have been the favorite to would make the cost to Vanderbilt worth it. ■ www.insidevandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Friday, March 20, 2009 7 column Big inning too The real Jay Cutler much for Belmont

by david namm by meghan rose Sports Reporter Sports Reporter

Dear Jay, The Commodores used timely hitting, aggressive base running and solid pitching to overwhelm the What’s going on, man? Haven’t heard from neighboring Belmont Bruins, 11-4, in Wednesday you in a while — seems like you’ve mastered the night baseball action. art of the low profile. I thought I may have heard In fact, Vanderbilt found success in both of your name bounce around in the news quite a their mid-week games against Belmont and bit the past couple of weeks, but they couldn’t South Alabama at Hawkins Field, relying on a have been talking about you, could they? single explosive offensive inning to power past its You see, the Jay Cutler I remember is much opponents. On Tuesday night, the Commodores different than the one who has come to the rallied past South Alabama, 7-4, edging the Jaguars surface the past couple of weeks. The Jay Cutler I with a five-run sixth inning. remember torched the Southeastern Conference The Commodores carried their hot bats into the defenses with his golden arm, serving as an next game, beating Belmont (11-8) and extending integral piece in catapulting the Vanderbilt their game-winning streak to three. football program to national relevance. The Vanderbilt opened the offensive floodgates Jay Cutler I remember brought a competitive in the bottom of the seventh inning against the zac hardy / The Vanderbilt Hustler swagger to Nashville, a swagger that still bleeds Bruins, breaking a 2-2 deadlock and scoring nine Steven Liddle watches his RBI double during Vanderbilt’s nine-run 7th through black and gold jerseys when September runs off of eight hits, taking an 11-2 lead after two inning against Belmont. The Commodores won handily, 11-4. rolls around. In short, the Jay Cutler I remember Belmont errors. After that, the Commodores (13-6, was a fighter. Where did that Jay Cutler go? 1-2 Southeastern Conference) never looked back. Wormsley was walked, loading the bases. Fann Oh, you’re in a fight now, I suppose. Except The Commodores took a 2-1 lead in the bottom laid down a sacrifice bunt, scoring both Westlake instead of fighting for your team, you’re fighting ED ANDRIESKI / AP of the fourth, as freshman third baseman Jason and Esposito, and was safe at first due to a wild against it and, in a way, against yourself. Sure, Former Vanderbilt star quarterback Jay Cutler has been making Esposito led off the inning with a double intoright throw. Junior shortstop Brian Harris doubled into you have legitimate grievances against a Denver headlines during his ongoing dispute with the Denver Broncos. field. After stealing third, Esposito scored on Jordan right field, allowing Wormsley and Fann to score Broncos organization that fired the man who Wormsley’s sacrifice fly to right field. easily but was caught stealing third base. drafted you, hired a man who tried to trade you The Jets, Bears, Vikings, Lions, Buccaneers and Nevertheless, Vanderbilt’s slim lead was quickly With two outs in the inning, the Commodores and along the way has done little to dispel the 49ers, just to name a few, would all gladly aid negated as the Bruins once again evened the continued to capitalize on timely hitting. After notion of their general ineptitude. But while you in your clear pursuit of a new address and score, as the catcher, Mark Zeblo, scored Brandon Reynolds walked and stole second, and Liddle hit the Broncos have done very little right in this may even put forth a down payment on your McCall with an RBI double into left field in the topof a double into right field, scoring Reynolds. Casali scenario, you’re helping them prove that they new home. The only one who can determine the fifth inning. singled to left to score Liddle from second. may not have been that wrong after all. whether that would be worth their while, During the seventh inning, however, the Although the Bruins scored two more runs in Everyone knows about your talents, Jay. though, is you. Commodores clicked on all offensive cylinders, the top of the ninth inning, it was nowhere near You’re a 25-year-old Pro Bowl quarterback who In a league dominated and mesmerized by the as Vanderbilt batted through the order a full time enough to erase the large deficit. passes with precision, power and a prowess quarterback, you have the chance to turn your and a half. Freshman Navery Moore made his first that hints at your unlimited potential. You have potential into prominence. In a sports world “I think we took a little better approach (that collegiate start, giving up only one run on one piloted a team with a Swiss cheese defense constantly thirsting for a good story, you can inning) — we went up there swinging in our zone hit in three innings of work. While Drew Hayes and a stable of unproven running backs to 17 give it a great one. In a bad situation, you can and put the bat on the ball,” said Esposito, who (2-1) got the win for the Commodores, Taylor wins over your two years as a starter, a win total come out on top by showing up to a NFL facility scored two runs in the contest. “We did a really Hill, Richie Goodenow, Russell Brewer and Mark that likely would have been cut in half without (be it the Broncos or otherwise), checking your great job of going to the opposite field and had Lamm all recorded innings from the mound in you. You’re also the guy who has favorably ego at the door and winning over your locker good base running at first and third.” Wednesday’s contest. compared his arm strength to John Elway’s, room and community much like you did here. Second baseman Riley Reynolds opened the “Sometimes it’s not the easiest thing to do, continuously pouted through newswires and Otherwise, a descent into irrelevance awaits, explosive inning with a double into left field. pitching with a wide lead,” said coach Tim Corbin. his agent during the persistent trade rumors, and you deserve better than that. Steven Liddle was then walked on four pitches, “But that’s what they’re out there to do, they’re and whose strongest public statement to date So, Jay, I look forward to hearing back from and designated hitter Curt Casali singled into left, auditioning for more time.” was putting your Denver home up for sale in you and, the next time I see you, I hope you can scoring Reynolds from second. As Westlake came Friday, the Commodores open an important a housing market that may just be worse than help me answer this question: to bat, Liddle and Casali stole third base and second three-game weekend series at Kentucky. your Broncos’ defense. Who is the real Jay Cutler? base respectively, and with a single into center “We have to keep improving, as we have some Thus, depending on who you ask, you’re field, two more runs scored easily. holes that we have to patch up,” Corbin said. “I either a golden boy or a royal pain, and there Sincerely, Esposito then reached base off of an error hope we pitch and play well — I don’t really know areSCF plentyHustler of teamsad 2010 willingrecruitment to bet on thev2:Layout former. 1Your2/19/09 own personal 9:01 AMJiminy Page Cricket 1 by Belmont third baseman, Brandon McCall. what to expect.” ■

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