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THETHE VVOICEOICE OOFF VVANDERBILTANDERBILT SSINCEINCE 11888888 FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2007 • 119 TH YEAR, NO. 31 THE WALL compiled by KRISTEN CHMIELEWSKI Derby hat TODAY ‘Globalization, the welfare gap, and the Students rock rise of the left in Latin creates America’ The Center for Latin American and Iberian Studies Speakers Series out on Highland animosity presents professor Susan Stokes from the Department of Political Science at Yale among University. The lecture is open to the public and will occur at 3 p.m. in Buttrick Hall, Room sororities 206.

TODAY by GLENNA DEROY Lambda Drag Show Editor-in-Chief The Lambda Association presents Some 20 Panhellenic sorority women were its annual Drag Fashion involved in a heated dispute Th ursday morning Show at 7 p.m. on over the discovery of the “black derby,” hidden by Alumni Lawn. The Sigma Chi fraternity as a part of Derby Days. event is open to the Director of Greek Life Kristin Torrey said there public. were more than two Panhellenic chapters involved in the altercation but preferred not to specify SATURDAY, MARCH 31 which. Walk for Darfur Sororities had been searching for the derby Students Taking Action hat all week in hopes of winning the fraternity’s Now: Darfur will host annual week of philanthropy and competition. Th e its biggest event of the derby is worth 1,500 points toward the Derby Days year Saturday at 1:30 championship. p.m. in front of Kirkland Torrey sent an e-mail to all Greek women Hall. Participants Th ursday afternoon in condemnation of what she donate $10 to walk the perceived as a physical altercation. campus loop. The event “Th e purpose of my e-mail was to avoid any benefi ts the Lost Boys further drama for the rest of the Derby Days Center of Nashville. activities, especially in the football games, because those have always been something our sororities SATURDAY, MARCH 31 are highly competitive in,” she said. Blair Piano Faculty However, Director of Crime Prevention Andrew Signature Series Atwood said to the best of his knowledge, the Melissa Rose, Roland argument remained verbal and no police were called to the scene. Schneller, Martha LAUREN FONDRIEST / The Vanderbilt Hustler Bartles, Elizabeth Junior Mark Rafalko performs “Hello” by Oasis and “Take Your Mama” by Scissor Sisters at the Rock the Quad talent showcase in Highland Quad Thursday night. “Based upon what I was told, it appears that it Eckert, ChiHee Hwang, wasn’t anything other than a verbal altercation,” he Karen Krieger, Jama said. “It appears that one of our offi cers happened Reagan, Kay Rhee and upon female students this morning arguing over Deanna Walker will what turned out to be the derby that Sigma Chi perform a variety of Students feel housing crunch uses for Derby Days.” compositions written Atwood said the offi cer who came across the for zero to eight hands by ANNE MALINEE is ideal,” Kramka said. their ballot. Th e selection than last year, leaving incident handed over the derby to Sigma Chi, who in a one-hour concert Staff Reporter “But that is not possible order for ballots with fewer spots available for awarded the points to Kappa Alpha Th eta. titled “Zero to Eight in when our supply of the same point total is the lottery. Torrey said in the e-mail that the fi ght near 60 Minutes.” The free Rising juniors and each diff erent type of determined by random With tighter McGugin Center resulted in bite marks and a public performance sophomores felt the accommodation is fi xed selection. competition for living phone call to the police, contrary to VUPD reports. begins at 8 p.m in the squeeze this week as while student preferences Last spring, ballots with spaces, students who “To people outside of the Greek community, our Turner Recital Hall. the combination of are dynamic and change as few as six points were were able to reserve specifi c letters do not matter, and currently we look more students living over time.” able to secure Morgan apartments considered like stupid sorority girls fi ghting over a hat,” she said SUNDAY, APRIL 1 on campus and more Th ese students must and Lewis triples, themselves lucky. in the e-mail. “Please show some class as we fi nish Concert Choir, students reserving their now compete for single according to a guide to “We got Morgan out the Derby Days week.” Chambers Singers current living spaces and double rooms in the housing assignment and Lewis, which is Torrey said it was likely that the women involved spring concert limited the number of Carmichael Towers East, process issued by the something so many gave two versions of their story to her and VUPD. Hear the 75 voices of apartments and suites Tolman and Cole Halls, Offi ce of Housing and people didn’t get,” said “What somebody is going to say to a police offi cer the Concert Choir and available in this year’s and Peabody campus Residential Education. rising junior Emma Dyer, is probably diff erent than what they’re going to tell Chamber Singers at 2 housing lottery. dorms. Th is year, Kramka said who initially planned me, but more than anything, the people that came p.m. Sunday in Ingram Several rising juniors “It’s a really frustrating 17 ballots each for men to live in a Chaffi n but in to see me today wanted to apologize for failing to Hall as they present did not get Morgan process, especially since and women secured had to change plans at represent the Greek community the way that they a varied program, or Lewis suites and I’ve already lived on apartments with nine the last minute. “We got know they should,” she said. including works from Chaffi n apartments Peabody for a year,” said points before all the spots really lucky, even though Torrey said she could not know defi nitively the fi ve centuries. at the Highland Quad Michelle Pugh, a rising were taken. we didn’t get our fi rst extent of the disagreement, as she was not present lottery held Wednesday junior who was unable Last year, men’s ballots choice.” when it occurred. SUNDAY, APRIL 1 night, and no all-rising- to secure a Morgan or with 12 points and “We were very satisfi ed, “Th e version of the story had gone through Momentum Dance sophomore ballots Lewis apartment with women’s ballots with but I know there were a several diff erent people before it got to me,” she Group spring succeeded for apartments two of her classmates. “I eight points secured lot of people who didn’t said. “So, did someone have a bite mark? Did performance or suites. really didn’t want to live Chaffi n apartments. Th is get what they wanted,” someone not have a bite mark? I’m not really sure, Momentum, with Senior director of here again, but now I’m year, men needed at least said Douglas Kurdziel, a but that was what I was told.” the Vanderbilt Dance Housing Facilities forced to.” 14 points and women sophomore with senior Torrey said the incident is not “a big deal” and the Program, will perform Operation and Students compete for needed at least 13 to get a standing who was able to “magnitude of it is not over the top,” as it involved their own original work Management Jim Kramka apartments and suites Chaffi n, Kramka said. reserve a triple. a small subset of the hundreds of sorority women in their annual spring said he has received by fi lling out housing “Because more rising Kramka said the who participate in Derby Days. presentation Sunday some complaints from ballots with point values. seniors and rising juniors Offi ce of Housing “However, it is a big deal because we should at 3 p.m. in the Student students who were not Rising seniors receive are living on campus, the and Residential show better Panhellenic spirit than those women Life Center Ballroom. assigned to apartments, four points, rising juniors competition for suites Education will not grant today,” she said. “We need to make sure that we Admission is $5. and he understands their receive three points and apartments is stiff er,” additional off -campus are respectful of each other and that we are getting concerns. and rising sophomores Kramka said. authorizations because along.” “Th eir disappointment receive two points. Kramka also said four some students did not “Derby Days is intended to be a fun event in is genuine, and I wish Students are placed in more Chaffi ns and two get suites or apartments. which we raise money for the Children’s Miracle Compiled by staff from various that I could provide each order to choose their more three-person Lewis Th ey will be placed in Network. It is not supposed to be an occasion for ill sources. Check out http://calendar.vanderbilt.edu student with the type of living spaces based on and Morgan apartments open rooms elsewhere words and drama between Panhellenic sororities,” for more events. housing he or she thinks the total of points on were reserved this year on campus. ■ she said. ■

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WEATHER compiled by KRISTEN CHMIELEWSKI IN THE KNOW TODAY The news you need — in brief ‘The Real World’ compiled by KRISTEN CHMIELEWSKI WORLD Britain takes case against Iran to United auditions to be held Nations in hopes of freeing sailors Britain took its case to free its 15 sailors and marines held by Iran to the United Nations on Th ursday, asking the Security at Buffalo Billiards Morning Showers, 79/58 Council to support a statement that would “deplore” Tehran’s action and demand their immediate release. Th e British government said its sailors and marines were by BEN GRIMWOOD is rumored that individuals may have a leg up in the seized last Friday after completing a search of a civilian ship Life Staff Writer are chosen for their race, competition, but he assures near the mouth of the Shatt al-Arab waterway, which forms sexual orientation, social that individuals simply SATURDAY the border between Iran and Iraq, under a mandate from As its 20th season status or lifestyle. Yet, looking for a big break won’t the Security Council and at the request of Iraq. Iran says the approaches, the enduring Furberg denied this as well. make up the cast. British vessels were inside its territorial waters. MTV reality show “Th e “We’re always trying to “We don’t want a bunch “We are not seeking to put Iran in a corner. We are simply Real World” searches for have a diverse cast, but I of people who look at the saying, ‘Please release the personnel who should not have its latest cast members think people get hung up show as a commercial for been seized in the fi rst place,’” said the spokesman, speaking to make this landmark on the idea that we sit there themselves, or as a resume, on condition of anonymity in line with government policy. season memorable. In and say ‘OK, we need some though it can be a positive Britain is also infuriated with the presentation of the captives pursuit of this goal, Casting person in this category thing for people’s careers in Coordinator Tony Miros and some person in that the entertainment industry,” Mostly Cloudy, 81/60 on Iranian television. Iran’s top negotiator Ali Larijani said if Britain follows will hold an open casting category’ ... We really don’t he said. “If you’re not suited through with its policies toward Iran, “this case may face a call right here in Nashville do that,” he said. “If we were for that type of career to legal path,” and the sailors would be prosecuted in court. on Saturday, March 31. picking people solely based begin with, ‘Th e Real World’ As a result of the ongoing confl ict, oil prices rose by more In each season of “Th e on their category, we would is not going to be the magic SUNDAY than $1 a barrel Wednesday to a six-month high as the U.S. Real World,” seven people end up with a really boring bullet that will make you an Navy completed its largest show of force in the Gulf since the are carefully selected to cast.” actor or that sort of thing.” 2003 invasion of Iraq. live and work together for “No matter what Instead, he said they are SOURCE: AP fi ve months in a lavishly happens, at the end of the looking for people who are furnished house in a major day, we’re going to pick the outgoing and charismatic, city. As to the locale of people with the seven best adding that “‘Th e Real Castro assails U.S. biofuel policies in op-ed piece the 20th season, Casting personalities,” he added. World’ is not the place for In his op-ed statement published on Th ursday, Cuba’s 80- Director Damon Furberg “Th e Real World” is well shy people.” year-old leader Fidel Castro lashed out against U.S. biofuel said, “We have no idea at this known for cast members’ So, if you think you fi t this ScatteredScattered TT-Storms-Storms, 75/56 intentions, signaling he may be taking a more active role in point. Casting works pretty frequent on-screen spats mold of a charismatic actor politics after his surgery. far ahead of production, so over many issues, especially or actress and are just dying Under the headline “Condemned to Premature Death by we have no idea where the those involving prejudices of for silver-screen fame, this Hunger and Th irst more than 3 Billion People of the World” show is going to be taking race and sexual orientation. casting call is for you. in the Community Party Daily Granma, Castro invokes an place until right before we Furburg explained the To audition, you must be MONDAY apocalyptic rhetoric accusing President Bush’s support of lock the cast.” frequent confl icts, saying, between 18 and 24 years using crops to produce ethanol for cars as causing depletion of If you are a fan of “Th e “You put together people old. Th e casting call will food stocks in developing nations. Real World,” you have who are diff erent, and be held at Buff alo Billiards If rich nations decide to import huge amounts of traditional probably wondered at one there are going to be initial at 153 Second Ave. North food crops such as corn from developing countries to time or another if the show issues. ‘Real World’ is like between 10 a.m. and 5 help meet their energy needs, it could have disastrous is scripted. Furberg put a microcosm of the larger p.m. Applicants should consequences for the world’s poor, Castro writes. these rumors to rest. world that we live in. Love bring a recent photo of While Castro has been ill for the past eight months, the piece “I can emphatically tell and anger — those are the themselves, as well as photo Partly Cloudy, 79/58 does not seem aimed at dispelling rumors about his health, you it’s not scripted, nor is two central things that are identifi cation. For more but rather at drawing attention to his stand on world aff airs. it manipulated,” he said. “In always going to be there.” information, visit www. As a result, it is unclear what the message infers in terms of addition, it’s not directed, However, this season, bunim-murray.com. ■ Castro’s future role in domestic aff airs. nor is the crew even allowed the casting crew is looking VUPD CRIME LOG Castro temporarily ceded power to his younger brother Raul, to talk to the cast.” for something especially compiled by KRISTEN CHMIELEWSKI the 75-year-old defense minister, on July 31 after announcing One of the biggest unique. According to —To hear the full interview with Casting he had undergone intestinal surgery. He has not appeared in criticisms of the show is that Furburg, those interested Director Damon Furberg, see Life on: There is no crime to report. public since. the seven cast members are in pursuing a career in the SOURCE: AP selected stereotypically — it entertainment industry NATION Check out http://police.vanderbilt.edu/ crimelog.htm for complete listings. Former top aide accuses attorney general and white house counsel for prosecutor firings The Lady Chablis to perform SERVICE GUIDE Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and President Bush’s former Counsel Harriet Miers approved the fi rings of eight The Vanderbilt Hustler (ISSN federal prosecutors, Gonzales’ one-time chief of staff Kyle at 2007 Lambda Drag Show 0042-2517), the student newspa- per of Vanderbilt University, is pub- Sampson told the Senate Judiciary Committee Th ursday. lished every Monday, Wednesday Eight federal prosecutors were fi red last year because they by SYDNEY WILMER with Vanderbilt dance groups Momentum and Friday during the academic did not suffi ciently support President Bush’s priorities. year except for during exam peri- Senior Reporter and Vibe, will perform at the event. ods and vacations. The paper is not “Th e distinction between ‘political’ and ‘performance- While attendance at the fall 2005 show printed during summer break. related’ reasons for removing a United States attorney is, in Th e annual Drag Show, hosted each year hovered around 150, event organizers hope The Vanderbilt Hustler allocates my view, largely artifi cial,” Sampson told the committee. by the Vanderbilt Lambda Association, to attract close to 1,000 guests this year, one issue of the newspaper to Responding to questions from Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, each student and is available at diff ers from previous years in more than its Palmer said. various points on campus for free. D-R.I., Sampson rejected the notion that the dismissals timing. “We hope to see a larger turnout this year,” Additional copies are $.50 each. were ordered by young or inexperienced Justice Th e show, typically held in the fall but VanDenBossche said. “Th is year’s show is The Vanderbilt Hustler is a Department offi cials. cancelled due to weather conditions last going to be wonderful, and we hope a lot of division of Vanderbilt Student “I and others made staff recommendations, but they were Communications, Inc. Copyright semester, will also be larger and have a people will come.” approved and signed off on by the principles,” Sampson © 2004 Vanderbilt Student Com- wider “appeal” to the Nashville community Admission is free to munications. said, referring to Gonzales and Miers. this year, said Lambda President Kristen Vanderbilt students and LOCATION On the one hand, the committee’s ranking Republican, VanDenBossche, a senior. the general public. The Hustler offi ces are in 130 Sen. Arlen Specter, scolded Sampson for causing an uproar “We wanted our message to apply to the “I would like to go,” said Sarratt Student Center on the that has distracted the Justice Department and jeopardized more of the Nashville area,” said Lambda freshman Jenny Mehl. “I Vanderbilt University Campus. Gonzales’ job. Address postal mail to VU Station Secretary Katie Palmer. “To make this a think it would be fun to go B 351504, Nashville, Tenn. 37235- On the other hand, “it corrodes the public’s trust in our larger celebration of equality, we included out and watch the show. I 1504. system of justice. 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He concluded Lambda’s budget, went into this year’s change the opinions of those who strongly University Newspapers and the that adherence to the priorities of the president and event, to be held at 7 p.m. on Alumni oppose the GLBT message. Southeastern Journalism Confer- attorney general was a legitimate standard. ence and is an associate member Lawn. “If you really harbor animosity on these SOURCE: AP of the Associated Press. 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The Momentum Dance Group has been practicing for its Sunday performance since November. Tickets to the show cost $5 on the Commodore Card, and all proceeds from the performance, which will be held at 3 p.m. in the Student Life Center, will go to the Marian Chace Foundation of the American Dance Therapy Association. “We wanted to support the arts, and when we were researching we ran into them and liked their approach to healing in using dance as a form of healing,” said Momentum Co-Chair Sarah Sharp. “It’s the nation’s largest dance therapy association. It provides treatment to patients in various hospitals.” The show will also feature performances by Original Cast, Vandy Taal, Variations, the Juggling Club and the Asian American Student Alliance. “We’re calling it a Momentum dance show, but we’re featuring all of these other groups as well,” Sharp said. Momentum is currently operated under the Vanderbilt Dance Program and performs as many as 14 shows per semester. This show will feature a wide array of dance, from hip-hop and modern to jazz and ballet. PETER TUFO / The Vanderbilt Hustler “We’ve been working really hard, and I think the whole A silent auction was a part of the festivities Thursday night when Students for Kenya held a benefit at the Student Life Center. Former Sen. Bill Frist delivered the keynote address. weekend’s going to be really neat,” Sharp said. ■ Students walk in support of Darfur refugees Comedian discusses racism,

by NIKKI BOGOPOLSKAYA “All proceeds from the walk Staff Reporter go to the Lost Boys of Nashville growing up as foreigner Foundation (which is a center Students Taking Action Now: that helps provide guidance by CHRISTINA ENGLAND said it was a unique educational experience as well as a Darfur will hold its first walk to young male refugees from Senior Reporter comedy. for Darfur Saturday at 2 p.m. Darfur),” Smith said. “I learned more about the culture without having to go The walk will start at the statue Another co-organizer, Wednesday night, Masala-SACE hosted comedian Vijai to a lecture to learn about it, ” Valentin said. of Cornelius Vanderbilt and freshman Kelley McIlhattan, Nathan as part of Multicultural Week. Junior Shivani Shah said the show highlighted part of continue around the perimeter urged students to attend. Nathan focused most of her comedy around themes the diversity on Vanderbilt’s campus. of campus. “I think coming to this event is such as racism and growing up as a foreigner. “The show definitely advertises that there are different To participate in the walk, just really important in order to “Smiles are universal, laughs are universal,” said Lori types of people at Vanderbilt,” Shah said. “I’m really glad supporters donate $10, which raise awareness and help people Groves-White, Director of Leadership Development and that Vanderbilt had the opportunity to listen to a different will go toward the Darfur to really understand what is Intercultural Affairs. “Instead of always beating diversity types of comedy that represents a slice of diversity on refugee population in Nashville. happening,” she said. “Hopefully, over people’s heads, this was an opportunity to have fun campus.” Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. it will raise awareness about and learn at the same time.” Nathan is an internationally recognized performer In recent years, the death toll all the suffering that people in Junior Ekta Kumar, co-president of Masala-SACE, who has won numerous awards and been featured on in Darfur has reached 400,000, Darfur, and all over Sudan, are reminded the audience at the beginning that these television. She also travels with her themed performance and the number of refugees going through.” themes are real issues despite the comedy. “Good Girls Don’t, but Indian Girls Do.” totals more than 1 million. The Lost Boys Foundation “Even though this is a comedy show,” Kumar said, “we “I didn’t used to do comedy based on the Indian STAND co-organizer, of Nashville was established need to remember that these are real issues that people culture,” Nathan said. “I used to say Indian-Americans freshman Lindsey Smith, said in 2004 by a small group of face on a day to day basis.” are just like everyone else, just Americans like everyone she hopes the walk will make her volunteers. There are currently Students, graduate students and faculty attended the else, but then I realized that Indians aren’t like everyone peers more aware of the current approximately 150 lost boys living event. else so I started performing Indian-American comedy.” situation in Darfur. in the Nashville area. The mission “The show was really well-attended by graduate Groves-White said it was a fun and educational night “Over the years the situation of the center is to reunite and students and people from different schools on campus,” for all who attended. in Darfur has only worsened, enhance the living conditions said junior Krish Vigneswaran. “Comedy is unique and “The event was good because it shows that students are and for any change to be made, of the Lost Boys of Nashville by fresh, and we don’t get opportunities like this a lot at multidimensional and can laugh at each other,” Groves- people need to become more funding a community complex Vandy, so a lot of people came out.” White said. “That’s what comedy is all about.”■ aware about it,” Smith said. for their convenience. ■ Cancer biology graduate student Mayda Valentin 4 Friday, March 30, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com OPINIONOPINION THE OUR VIEW LETTER VANDERBILT RIAA HUSTLER The Hustler weighs in on Editorial Board possesses GLENNA DEROY Editor-in-Chief lesser-known campus issues right and ALLISON SMITH Andrew Solomon’s column “Important issues hearing about this one, but the issue is still there. News Editor thrive on campus” has piqued our interest. 6) Jobs: Every senior who has not been accepted CEAF LEWIS Opinion’s favorite lovable drunk temporarily to law school or graduate school is drinking heavily means to Opinion Editor changed his focus to the important issues currently at this very moment. And every other moment, for dominating the campus’s discourse and in the that matter. protect JARRED AMATO process produced a very topical and interesting 5) Party themes: Perennial fraternity favorites Sports Editor column. This is inspiring on the same level as is such as “CEOs and Business Hos” have become less the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s masterpiece. common. Sorority women continue to wear very copyrights DARCY NEWELL Keeping Solomon’s efforts in mind, we have little. Life Editor responded with a list of our own. Without further 4) Transportation: Students on bicycles continue To the Editor: NICOLE FLOYD ado, we present The Top Ten Lesser-Known Issues to run down students on foot without warning on As music librarians at Vanderbilt Focus Editor of Vanderbilt University. the way to class. What happened to Commodore University, we feel compelled to respond 10) Basketball: The Harlem Globetrotters still community? to the March 26 “Our View,” “Students exist, and 2005 Vanderbilt alumnus Corey Smith 3) School spirit: No one supports the baseball Must Be More Wary of Technology.” STAFF plays for them. team. For shame. Or something like that. Rather than reminding fellow students of 9) Comedy: The Slant is actually one of many 2) Grade deflation: Our grades are lower than the ample legal resources for downloading News Editor Allison Smith humor papers that have sprung forth like Athena grades in the Ivy League. Are our grades deflating, music and video, the Hustler staff instead from the head of Zeus at Vanderbilt University. or simply not inflating as quickly? We demand chided the student body for failing to learn Asst. News Editors Eve Attermann Predecessors include the aptly named “Slightly inflation and plenty of it! how to “circumvent the RIAA’s measures.” Kristen Chmielewski Amusing” and “The Dirty We’jun.” 1) Haberdashery: Sorority women will fight tooth- Although The Hustler claims it does Harish Krishnamoorthi 8) Fashion: A “we’jun” is a type of loafer Vanderbilt and-nail, literally, for a silly hat in exchange for not condone copyright infringement, Opinion Editor students used to find fashionable. Think 1960’s nearly meaningless points in a fraternity’s contest. suggesting students should find ways to Ceaf Lewis UGG boots. It’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye. download illegally without getting caught Sports Editor 7) Living wage: The campus is burned out on Then it’s hilarious. really does promote such infringement Jarred Amato and is a stance not likely to be supported by the university’s legal counsel. Life Editor Darcy Newell Whether you agree or disagree with the RIAA’s practices is moot. When you Asst. Life Editor Debra Lewis download a commercial audio or video Cappi Williamson file you have not paid for, you are stealing. We doubt that any Vanderbilt student Focus Editor Nicole Floyd would walk into a record store and steal a CD or DVD, yet there seems to be little Asst. Focus Editor Sydney Wilmer acknowledgement that the theft of a physical object carrying digital content Technology Editor and the downloading of that digital Jon Ahlbin content over the Internet are one and Supervising Copy Editors the same. Just because it is easier to do Sara Gast Elizabeth Middlebrooks doesn’t make it less of a crime. The penalties for copyright infringement Copy Editors can be serious indeed. According to Emily Agostino Medora Brown the RIAA, “The online infringement of Cory Cox copyrighted music can be punished by up Ashley Evans to 3 years in prison and $250,000 in fines. Garrett Faulkner Repeat offenders can be imprisoned up to Jessica Pack 6 years. Individuals also may be held civilly Amy Roebuck Martiez Sanders liable, regardless of whether the activity is for profit, for actual damages or lost profits, Senior Reporters Christina England or for statutory damages up to $150,000 Will Gibbons per infringed copyright.” The RIAA has the Sydney Wilmer legal right to protect content from copyright InsideVandy Director infringers, and it does so aggressively. You Anne Malinee should also be aware the RIAA is continually developing new technologies for detecting Stayskal—MCT InsideVandy Multimedia illegal downloads and file sharing. The Editors RIAA is not nearly as far behind the curve as Ben Gotow LETTER Chris Thompson your editorial suggests. An important aspect that is often lost in Marketing Director George Fischer Vanderbilt housing standards pose the debate about file sharing is the rights of the creator of the content. The RIAA is not Advertising Manager just protecting its profits, but the rights of David Fotouhi grave insult to student population its artists as well. Copyright legislation was Advertising Staff enacted to give authors and artists the right Angela Booker Justin Gonzales To the Editor: prisons periodically, and I have discovered a to control how their works are used. When Emily Lineberger I am writing in response to Justin Poythress’ March Towers single is about the same size as a death row you acquire this content illegally, you deny 28 article regarding on-campus housing, and I stand inmate’s prison cell (and they even have their own the artist his or her legal right to designate InsideVandy Marketing in total agreement. As a senior living off-campus, I toilets). Of all the colleges I have visited, Vanderbilt how his or her work will be distributed. As Sarah Baker feel that I have some insight to offer. I do not believe housing is by far the most cramped. This includes students, you are taught by your professors Adie Willey James Zhao Poythress or other underclassmen realize how housing at metropolitan schools with a tenth of the the importance of respecting intellectual drastic the difference between on- and off-campus budget Vanderbilt enjoys. I do not understand why property rights by using written information Art Director housing is. I pay $450 to $500 a month to live a block Vanderbilt has such substandard housing and why legally and ethically. Audio and video are Matt Radford from campus with two roommates, a queen-size the administration thinks everyone will be happier also intellectual property, and you have the Designers bed in my own room, a huge common area with if they force everyone to live in it. same responsibility to use it appropriately. Cassie Edwards Laura Kim hardwood floors, our own washer and dryer (no Unless Vanderbilt plans to drastically improve If you disagree with the RIAA’s activities, Hunter Kinsella quarters needed) and our own kitchen complete on-campus housing, it is terribly unfair to force further illegal downloading is certainly not a Elizabeth Middlebrooks with dishwasher. My bedroom alone is larger than everyone to live on campus. Living off-campus is logical choice for promoting change. As we have Katie Quille most Vanderbilt accommodations. much cheaper and more comfortable, and I believe seen with the recent issue of pre-litigation letters When I lived in Gillette Hall during my sophomore year, it is a valuable experience in managing one’s own to 20 Vanderbilt students, if you participate VSC Photo Manager Mason Hensley perhaps the worst place I have ever had the indignity to bills and living space. Forcing all students to live in this illegal activity, you run the risk of being reside, I paid the Vanderbilt rate of approximately $900 on campus is part of Vanderbilt’s master plan to prosecuted no matter how carefully you think Asst Photo Managers per month. I lived in a basement room with a small “improve” campus life through the residential college you have covered your tracks. If you believe Mark Beneke Lauren Fondriest window looking out onto a concrete wall, and my room system. The entire idea is an affront to student rights, the RIAA is too restrictive over the intellectual also had a roach problem. I sincerely believe the lack of and I have been against it from the start. Mandatory content of the artists that they represent, you Senior Photographers Tyler Hagen direct natural light and cramped quarters caused me and unreasonable involvement in campus programs should get involved and advocate for changes Kelly Hocutt to go into a mild temporary depression. On top of that, will only create resentment among the student body to existing copyright law. I had to deal constantly with alarms going off in the and will do nothing to foster independence. I am VSC Director Chris Carroll middle of the night, an overbearing and creepy RA and graduating having escaped the incoming Vanderbilt Sara J. Beutter, Music Librarian for a bad-smelling hallway carpet. My freshman room in prison system, but I urge all underclassmen to let the Public Services Asst. VSC Director Jeff Breaux Vanderbilt Hall was marginally better, but I still had to administration hear your complaints loud and clear. Steven Nordstrom, Music Librarian/ suffer the indignity of sleeping in a bunk bed, among Cataloger Asst. VSC Director other problems. Grainger Greene Holling Smith-Borne, Director of the Paige Clancy I am currently enrolled in a class that visits Senior, Engineering Music Library

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COLUMN Important issues thrive on Vanderbilt’s campus

ANDREW SOLOMON been roughly 30 articles on the topic so far this year. And none of them have Columnist made a difference. But I sympathize I’ve been getting quite a large with the university: It’s tough to design number of complaints recently dorms with enough room to hold all relating to the subject matter of my those 42-inch plasmas. articles. Apparently there are bigger, 5. Rites of Spring: No O.A.R?! No more important things happening DMB?! No Hootie?! Now what excuse on this campus than me blacking am I going to use to play Crash for out and waking up on a bed of tulips every girl that walks by my dorm room? (RIDICULOUS). It’s the only song I know! So in an effort to peer through the 4. The Topsider-Croakie Combo: tequila and write about some hard- Let’s try a little experiment. Stand up hitting issues for one, I give you the if you are currently wearing Sperrys Top Ten Most Important Issues at and Croakies. Remain standing if you Vanderbilt. own a boat. Remain standing if you At first I tried asking people here on are currently on that boat. That’s what campus what they feel are the relevant I thought. issues. But after about 10 minutes of 3. Who Are You Going to Take to that, I realized I didn’t care and made Formal?: It’s that magical time of year up my own anyway. So without further again. Spring is in the air, flowers ado, the list: are in bloom, and fraternity guys get 10. (The Ex-) Constance Gee’s Phone romantic and ask themselves, “Who is Number: Everyone is so up in arms most likely to sleep with me in a motel about her use of illicit drugs within the room?” Don’t worry; judging by the sacred confines of the Gee mansion. Playboy turnout you should have lots But all I really want is the hook up. of options. Plus, she’s back on the market. 2. My Personal Struggle with Binge 9. Rain Boots: The last time someone Drinking: I think I’m going to go make wore a knee-high pair of boots with myself a gin and tonic. ribbons on them, I didn’t get slapped 1. Your Personal Struggle with Binge when I asked for a lap dance. Drinking: Should I make it two? 8. UGG Boots: The last time someone There you have it. I can’t wait for the wore a pair of knee-high UGG boots in next time someone complains about 70-degree weather, I didn’t get slapped my subject matter. when I asked for an autographed copy Hater: “You never write about of “Backdoor Whores 7.” anything important.” 7. Drugs: This campus blows through Me (pointing to article): “Wow! more coke than a heroin-chic D&G You’re dumber than the cast of Laguna model. The only thing preventing it Beach!” from becoming a full-blown epidemic I can’t wait for these e-mails. is that it apparently can mess up nose jobs. —Andrew Solomon is a senior in the 6. The Housing Situation: You can tell School of Engineering. this is important because there have

“This may be rude, but why are all charities going to Africa? Please, pick somewhere else; the world is a needy place.”

“Will someone please mop up the puddle in the laundry room in Vandy-Barnard? It has been there all year, and I have dropped countless numbers of freshly dried socks into it.”

“Has anyone else noticed since Anna Nicole died, suddenly she’s What is on your mind? The Rant the only thing on the news? I mean, come on, the woman died is your place to anonymously of a butt problem. Let it go.” sound off on any issue you want. Send in your rants with “Housing blows.” the subject “Rant” to: [email protected] “I hate bugs and bug bites and itchiness.”

Compiled by Ceaf Lewis “Why is it that since Bilotta and Gragg took office they have failed to extend winter break and disbanded VSG’s only security program, DoreWalks, when these were two of the biggest issues of their campaign? On that note, what has VSG done since the election?”

“Why is Michael Wilt still here? Shouldn’t he have graduated by now? I was looking forward to a year of The Hustler with no ridiculous, stupid and intellectually uninspiring articles by Wilt tainting the opinion section, but I guess that dream will never be realized. Go away, Wilt!”

“It’s just a hat, people.”

“I’m sick of hearing about Derby Days. I hate Greek organizations.”

“Housing sucks.”

“Nothing bothers me anymore.”

“My friend burped the other day and after that you could smell noodles in the air. It was disgusting.”

“I’m tired of writing papers.”

“I would like to fight a member of the Hustler staff.”

“Death to formals.”

“I wish my chapter had found the derby.”

“I don’t have time to drink these days and I think I may be going insane.”

“I think my adviser secretly hates me.” 6 Friday, March 30, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com SPORTSSPORTS WHAT 2 Commodores smash Blue Raiders Gamecocks WATCH 4 up next for Upcoming Events by ROBERT WYNKOOP Baseball Sports Reporter No. 3 Vanderbilt at Commodores No. 1 South Carolina Th e No. 3 baseball team by JARRED AMATO Friday-Sunday didn’t let its two weekend Sports Editor Columbia, S.C. losses to Arkansas aff ect its The Commodores’ return to Hawkins Field on No. 3 Vanderbilt (24-3, 3- schedule gets even Wednesday. Led by third 3 Southeastern Conference) more brutal this baseman Pedro Alvarez’s travels to Columbia, S.C., to weekend as they three hits and fi ve RBIs, the face the No. 1 Gamecocks head to Columbia for Commodores (24-3, 3-3 (22-4, 4-2 SEC) in one of a three-game series Southeastern Conference) college baseball’s best series with the Gamecocks. blasted nearby Middle of the season. David Price throws in Tennessee State 14-2. Commodore ace David the opener tonight After the Blue Raiders Price (5-0, 2.79 ERA) squares at 6 p.m. CDT, scored two runs in the top off against right-hander freshman Mike Minor of the fi rst, the game was Harris Honeycutt (6-0, 1.42 will start his first decisively all Dores as the ERA) tonight at 6 p.m. CDT. conference game hosts scored early and often, Freshman southpaw Mike tomorrow at 3 p.m. starting with a Dominic de la Minor (3-0, 2.35 ERA) will CDT and sophomore Osa double and an opposite make his fi rst career SEC Nick Christiani will fi eld, two-run homer to left start Saturday against South get the nod in the center by Alvarez. Th e blast Carolina’s Mike Cisco at 3 was the sophomore’s 10th MASON HENSLEY / The Vanderbilt Hustler p.m. CDT, and sophomore finale at 12:30 p.m. Vanderbilt catcher Andrew Giobbi looks to apply a tag in the Commodores’ 14-2 victory over Middle Tennessee State Wednesday at Hawkins Field. CDT. Offensively, round-tripper of the season. Nick Christiani (4-1, 3.18 ERA) Pedro Alvarez leads “I thought I saw the ball will take the hill in Sunday’s the league with 10 pretty well today,” Alvarez will look for Jacobson, who the fi fth as they lit up three runs scored, is now batting fi nale at 12:30 p.m. CDT. homers, while South said. “In terms of power the was moved from the weekend diff erent Blue Raider pitchers over .400 on the season This weekend’s matchup Carolina’s Justin other way … I’m not trying rotation after struggling to the tune of six runs on seven in limited action. Backup also features two of the Smoak is one behind. to put more power on it, I’m last weekend against the hits, including an Alvarez catcher Carter Hawkins also nation’s best sophomores in Prediction: Vandy wins just trying to lay back on it as Razorbacks, to provide depth double that scored de la Osa. got his fi rst RBI of the season. third baseman Pedro Alvarez two of three much as I can.” in the bullpen. “Th ey know (Alvarez) is Relief pitcher Josh Zeid and fi rst baseman Justin Coach Tim Corbin’s squad “He threw 29 pitches on strong,” Corbin said. “And pitched a scoreless seventh Smoak. Women’s tennis also proved it could play Sunday, so we didn’t want they know if they make a with one strikeout, Cameron “They’re two accomplished No. 21 Vanderbilt at “small ball,” as the home run to go really, really deep with mistake he’s going to punish Betourne held the Blue hitters that stepped right No. 26 Tennessee/ was followed by a successful him. We’ve got limitations it … I think the home run Raiders at bay in the eighth into their ball clubs in No. 5 Georgia bunt single to third by with right-handed pitchers and the double the other way and Casey Weathers fanned year one and just hit,” said Friday, Sunday shortstop Ryan Flaherty, in the bullpen, and I think were good at bats for him.” two to seal the victory. Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin. The Commodores who then stole two bases he gives us another option,” Alvarez was not the only According to Corbin, “Even though there were (13-5, 6-0 SEC) look and scored on a sacrifi ce fl y Corbin said. “I know he was player making contact, non-conference games like scouting reports that were to extend their 11- from Andrew Giobbi. stung a little bit (against however, as the Commodores Wednesday’s are important displaying ways to pitch to match win streak this From the second inning on, Arkansas), and all I really did collected a season-high when it comes to RPI them, they never faltered. I weekend, but it won’t sophomore Brett Jacobson was want him to overcome 22 hits. Additionally, every rankings. just think they’re very strong. be easy. looked sharp as he struck out that, and I think he did in starter recorded at least one “To get up and play well in If you make mistakes, they’re Prediction: Vandy wins fi ve while walking one in fi ve innings two, three and four.” hit. Second baseman Brian the mid-week is very tough to going to really, really hurt both innings before giving way to Th e Commodores fi red on Harris, who went two for four do, but you don’t want to lose you — not just doubles, but Stephen Shao. Corbin said he all cylinders in the bottom of to go along with a RBI and two (these) games,” he said. ■ home runs.” Men’s Tennis Vanderbilt vs. No. With spring practice 22 Tennessee / No. 1 Georgia underway, Commodore Friday, Sunday linebacker Marcus Currey Tennis Center Buggs took some time The Commodores to talk to The Vanderbilt (8-8, 2-4 SEC) face a Hustler about topics tall task this weekend News and notes from the SEC and Vanderbilt sports as they host the Vols ranging from the by JARRED AMATO today at 2 p.m. CDT return of Jonathan Goff Sports Editor and the Bulldogs to his favorite movie, • FOOTBALL RETURNS: Sunday at 1 p.m. CDT. Get an early look at the 2007 football team as it holds it Prediction: Vandy “300.” Buggs recorded annual Black & Gold scrimmage Saturday at Vanderbilt splits a team-high 10.5 friday Stadium at 10 a.m. conversation tackles for loss in 2006. • TO THE LEAGUE: Women’s Lacrosse He and the rest of the Vanderbilt vs. With their Vanderbilt careers over, seniors Dee Davis and Stanford Commodores will be in Carla Thomas have shifted their thoughts to the next level. MARCUS The two have been invited to participate in the 2007 WNBA Saturday action Saturday in the Pre-Draft Camp this week at Cleveland State University. Noon Black & Gold scrimmage VU Lacrosse Complex The camp off ers coaches and general managers from all at 10 a.m. CDT. 13 WNBA teams an opportunity to evaluate the top young Leading scorer BUGGS players in advance of the 2007 WNBA Draft on April 4. The Margie Curran VANDERBILT HUSTLER: How excited are you to be out on the fi eld again this spring? prospects will showcase their skills and compete against and the rest of the MARCUS BUGGS: It’s always good to get back out here and get a little contact going. one another in drills, half-court scenarios and full-court Commodores look VH: What areas of your game did you work on during the off -season? scrimmages during three on-court sessions. to extend its two- MB: Just improving on the little things, like my technique, my speed and overall knowledge of The fi rst round of the 2007 WNBA Draft will air at noon CT game winning streak the defense. on ESPN2. Rounds two and three will be shown on ESPNU Saturday against the VH: How does having a year under your belt in the SEC prepare you for this year? and NBA TV. In addition, WNBA.com will cover all three Cardinal. MB: I think it’s all going to be a great help to me. I’ve got playing experience now, and I think all rounds, providing complete analysis and comprehensive Prediction: Vandy 10, the guys are ready to play and ready to come out and win games next year. information on all 13 teams’ selections. Stanford 6 VH: How excited were you when you found out fellow linebacker Jonathan Goff was coming back for • BOWLIN’: his fi nal season? Men’s Basketball The Commodores have been invited to compete in an MB: It was cool. I was happy that he came back. I know he had a chance to leave and do some eight-team fi eld for the 2007 NCAA Bowling Championship No. 2 Georgetown things on the next level, but he cares about us. We’re like a family. in Orlando next month. vs. No. 1 Ohio State VH: While his talent is obvious, what are the things that Goff does for the defense that people might Saturday The Commodores were 70-14 and rated among the top not necessarily see? three teams in the nation for a large portion of the season. 5:07 p.m. CDT MB: Countless things. His overall knowledge of the defense, lining people, telling people what to As a result, earning a trip to the Big Dance did not come as CBS do at all positions, not just his own; all the way from the secondary to the d-line, he knows it all. a surprise. Jeff Green and the VH: How will you guys replace weakside linebacker Kevin Joyce? “One of our goals at the beginning of the season was to Hoyas’ lucky run will MB: KJ brought a lot of intensity to the game. He helped make it fun out there for everybody, get back to the NCAA Championship,” said coach John end as they square but I think the two young guys that we’ve got coming up behind him can help bring the same Williamson. off against Greg things. The other seven teams include defending champion Oden’s Buckeyes in VH: You think Brandon Bryant is ready to step into that role? Fairleigh Dickinson, New Jersey City University, Nebraska, the first Final Four MB: I defi nitely think he’s ready for it. He’s been showing a lot of good things out here this Sacred Heart, Maryland-Eastern Shore, Central Missouri contest Saturday spring. State and Minnesota State-Mankato. Freshman Josie night. VH: With nine starters returning, how good does this defense have the potential to be? Earnest leads the team with a 197 average over 66 games Prediction: Ohio State MB: Potential is limitless. If we go out and do what we know we can do, we can take it all. while All-American Michelle Peloquin is right behind at 72, Georgetown 66 VH: What kind of music are you listening to right now? 193 and Tara Kane checks in at 192. MB: A lot of rap, a lot of Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Jeezy and The Game — the usual. “Over the course of this year, everyone on our tournament Men’s Basketball VH: Favorite movie? No. 1 Florida vs. No. roster has made a signifi cant contribution,” Williamson MB: “300.” said. 2 UCLA VH: Player you model your game after? Saturday The tournament will be played at the Brunswick Wekiva MB: I don’t really model myself after nobody. I just go out there and try to do me. Lanes in the Orlando suburb of Apopka over several days 7:47 p.m. CDT VH: Favorite player? CBS beginning April 12. MB: I’m a big fan of Shawn Merriman, Ray Lewis, high-intensity guys. • CUSTOM MAGAZINE COVER: The Gators face the VH: Funniest player on the team? Vanderbilt football fans have stared at SEC preseason Bruins in a rematch of MB: Kikko Logan. college football magazines that feature covers with too last season’s national VH: Best player on the team nobody knows about? much orange. Athlon Sports is looking to change that. For championship game. MB: We got a lot of good guys that people really don’t know too much about, so I’m just gonna the fi rst time in the magazine’s 39-year history, Athlon is UCLA is better than leave it at that. off ering a limited edition Vanderbilt custom cover on its it was a year ago, but VH: Hardest hitter? 2007 Preseason College Football Magazine. so is Florida. MB: Brandon Bryant. —Listen to Bugg’s interview Athlon’s plan to print the Commodore custom covers Prediction: Florida 80, with sports editor Jarred Amato requires that at least 1,000 magazines are purchased prior UCLA 70 VH: Faster player? MB: Sean Walker. on: to the April 5 deadline, so order yours today. VH: One word to describe coach Johnson? MB: He cool. www.insidevandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Friday, March 30, 2007 7

friday Vandy conquers Cal conversation AMANDA TAYLOR Entering the season with high expectations, it would have been easy for the Vanderbilt women’s tennis team to panic after losing fi ve of its fi rst seven matches. However, the Commodores chose to persevere and now fi nd themselves in the middle of an 11-match winning streak. Before playing Southeastern Conference Eastern Division foes Tennessee and Georgia this weekend, junior Amanda Taylor sat down with The Vanderbilt Hustler.

VANDERBILT HUSTLER: Returning the top fi ve starters from last year’s squad and adding two quality freshmen, the team justifi ably had high expectations. What went wrong early on? AMANDA TAYLOR: I think in some ways although we were a year older, and have two outstanding freshmen that have been nothing short of amazing so far, we were still a little inexperienced; I think we had the talent but needed to learn how to utilize it a little better. VH: Much like the men’s basketball team, you had a disappointing start and then made a complete turnaround. Coach Kevin Stallings classifi ed their early problems as a lack of identity. Is there any truth to that in your opinion? AT: Coach Stallings is an incredible coach, and the basketball team served, I think, as an inspiration to every sport on campus this year. I agree that a team needs to know who they are, what they stand for and how they are going to achieve the goals they’ve set for themselves, and perhaps we hadn’t truly answered these questions in the early part of this season. VH: How did Amanda Fish’s injury aff ect the team? MASON HENSLEY / The Vanderbilt Hustler AT: I truly believe that the ankle sprain, along with the abundance of injuries and illness Vanderbilt senior Kendall Thrift scored two key goals in the second half in the Commodores’ 9-6 victory over California on Wednesday. we experienced so early on, was a real blessing. It forced others to step up and lead. VH: Were you guys expecting her to return as soon as she did? by JARRED AMATO we can maintain a certain Leading the Commodores AT: Amanda Fish worked harder than I’ve ever seen anyone work to get back on the Sports Editor calmness about us and not on the defensive end was court, spending countless hours in the training room to rehab her ankle and stay fi t get rattled when things aren’t junior Sasha Cielak, who and prepared to get back. She recovered much quicker than anyone expected, and her Th ere was no letdown going our way,” Swezey said. forced four Cal turnovers work ethic, drive and amazing example served as a reminder of what it means to care for the Vanderbilt women’s Vanderbilt started the and scooped a game-high six about the team more than yourself. lacrosse team Wednesday. second half strong as ground balls. “Sasha Cielak VH: During the fi ve-match losing streak early on, was there ever a sense of desperation that After upsetting No. 6 Penn senior Jennifer Tapscott just played a heck of a game,” maybe this wasn’t going to end, that you were never going to get back on track? State over the weekend, gave Vanderbilt a 5-4 lead. Swezey said. AT: I think we look back at those matches, particularly indoors, and chuckle a little bit junior Margie Curran scored Classmate Kendall Th rift, Goalkeeper Brooke at how exasperating those situations seemed at the time. There was never a sense, three goals to lead the No. who fi nished with four points, Shinaberry continued her however, of desperation so crushing that we felt we couldn’t crawl out of it — we just 15 Commodores (6-3) past followed with two quick goals solid play, stopping seven knew it was time to go back to the drawing board and work harder while we waited for California (5-2) 9-6 at the VU of her own to put the home shots, while California’s what our coach called “the perfect storm” of hardships to subside. And they did. Lacrosse Complex. It was team up by three. Hilary Lynch had 13 saves in Curran’s fi fth hat trick of the California managed to cut the losing eff ort. VH: You’re now on an 11-match winning streak and just fi nished a complete sweep of the season. the defi cit to one with 9:40 With Stanford coming SEC West. How does the team feel now heading into the fi nal fi ve matches? “I think that we maybe came remaining, but Curran spun to Nashville on Saturday, AT: I think excitement is brewing stronger than anything else. ... I feel really lucky to be down a little bit coming off away from a defender and Swezey said it was critical for on a team with this kind of chemistry. such a big win on Sunday, but found the back of the net Vanderbilt to build off the VH: What is the biggest thing this season has taught you personally and as a team? the key is that we did come up minutes later to secure the momentum from its victory AT: As a team, I think we’ve learned how to work together and feed off one another for with the win,” said Vanderbilt victory. over the Nittany Lions. support, enthusiasm and determination. For me, I came into this season determined to coach Cathy Swezey. “We knew we had to make “It’s not going to let up have fun and to not allow the pressure of competing in the hardest conference to take Although the Bears scored things happen out there,” either,” she said. “We really away from enjoying the process of getting better, learning and just playing. two goals late in the fi rst half Curran said. “We remained have a tight schedule, and What I can accomplish personally means nothing when I compare it to what we hope to even the score at four, the positive and said, ‘We’ve got we’ve got to be able to turn to do as a unit, together. Focusing on this helps in every way to win on an individual Commodores were not fazed this, we’ve got this.’” around and play every day.” level, and the support from everyone, and the support I try to reciprocate, is what I’ll a bit. Sophomore Cara Giordano On Wednesday, that’s remember most about this season, more than any wins, losses or sprained ankles. “One of the things we capped the scoring with a goal exactly what the Commodores —Read Taylor’s conversation with sports reporter Franklin Petr learned on Sunday is that in the closing seconds. did. ■ in its entirety on: 8 Friday, March 30, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com LIFELIFE INDEX Last week, resident movie aficionado Alex The Week Ahead Chrisope participated in a conference call with If last week was Academy Award-winner Hilary Swank to talk about Nashville’s about her latest film “The Reaping.” In the film, musical diversity, this Swank plays a former Christian missionary week is about are investigating a small Louisiana town that getting back to the city’s roots — with suffers from what appears to be Biblical some cartoons and plagues. In the interview, Swank answers indie rock thrown in. WITH questions about her decision to do this project, FRIDAY 3/30 her take on the film, and how HILLARY it was to shoot in Louisiana SWANK after Hurricane Katrina.

Vanderbilt Hustler: As a two-time OSCAR WINNER, I’m guessing that you’re now afforded a greater oppor- tunity to choose your own roles. I was wondering how your decision-making process works.

WILLIAMS Hilary Swank: I simply go by the script. If I loved the script — just my reaction to the script. It doesn’t matter Louisiana blues crooner what genre it is, it’s just what’s on the page. I just try and find something when I’m reading it that moves me Lucinda Williams plays or scares me some way but ultimately challenges me. songs from her new disc “West” tonight at the Ryman. The show starts VH: When you were filming, did you know which parts would be scary or were you surprised when you saw the at 8 p.m. with tickets final product? ranging from $27.50 to HS: Even though I read the script and obviously acted in the movie, when I watched the movie I got scared at $37.50 at ticketmaster. com. certain points and all my friends looked at me like, “You know what happens,” and yet I forgot that some of those things happened. SATURDAY 3/31 Go see “The Animation Show,” an annual feature- VH: What did you do to prepare for your role? Did you have to go back and read parts of the Bible or anything length compilation of along those lines? the best animated short HS: Because I played a person who was a missionary and had faith in the beginning and then loses her faith films from around the world, exclusively curated and becomes a professor of debunking miracles and myths, there’s a lot of books out there; there’s this by Mike Judge (“Office thing called the Skeptic (sic) Enquirer, which is this magazine our director Stephen Hopkins had me read, Space,” “King of the Hill”) and the PARTS OF THE BIBLE I read were just about the plagues. But I actually did a lot of reading and Academy Award- nominated animator Don just because I had never really heard of anything like these skeptic enquirers, and it was really interesting Hertzfeldt (“Rejected,” that these people believe that there’s a scientific answer for everything, so it’s great to see all your different “The Meaning of Life”) at outlooks. the Belcourt. Shows are at 12:20, 2:20, 4:10, 8:20 and 10:10 p.m. VH: The shooting around BATON ROUGE got delayed because of Katrina, and I was wondering what that experience was like, if you saw any of the aftermath firsthand. SUNDAY 4/1 HS: Yeah, being down there we did. I was really grateful to Joel Silver and the studio because we easily could Be altruistic and have finished shooting somewhere else. But they really wanted to stay there and make sure the people entertained at the same time! Check who lost their homes didn’t also lose their jobs, and it’s a big-budget movie, so hopefully a lot of the money out Momentum went into rebuilding their state. We were just glad to be able to go back down; it’s a wonderful state, and I Dance Group’s spring met a lot of great people down there. performance at 3 p.m. in the Student Life Center Ballroom. Proceeds go VH: The press release sort of talks about faith and science wholly in opposition. Does the movie present them in to the Marian Chace the same way, or does it suggest that there can be reconciliation of the two ideas? Foundation of the American Dance Therapy HS: It’s a place for both to be seen: there’s room for both of them, and one person isn’t going to think, “It’s more Association. Tickets are $5. one way than the other.” It definitely makes you think about it, but I think more than anything it’s an enter- taining movie. MONDAY 4/2 Darla Farmer is a seven- piece local act who VH: Of all the plagues you saw come to life in the film, which was your favorite? features guitar, bass, HS: I think the locusts, just because it was fun to film. When you see the movie THE LOCUST SCENE is re- drums, piano, violin, ally — it’s just interesting. trumpet and trombone — whew. See this feat of instrumentation at Exit/In VH: Stephen Hopkins has recently done a lot of television work; was the way he worked any different than some tonight at 8 p.m. of the other directors you’ve worked with? HS: No. You know, I’ve been a fan of Stephen’s for a long time, and I became a fan of his after seeing his work on TUESDAY 4/3 Singer-songwriter Eric “24,” (the pilot and the first few episodes). I just thought he’s visually strong, and I felt that this movie really Church plays at the Grand needed that. I really went out and (sought) Stephen out; I think he has a lot of talent, and he did a really Ole Opry tonight. With good job bringing this movie to life. soulful, straightforward lyrics and titles like Terri Clark’s “The World Needs A Drink” and his own “Two Pink Lines,” Church is not one to miss. Call 889-3060 for details. ...IF YOU CRAVE THE BEST WEDNESDAY 4/4 THE WORLD HAS TO OFFER by ELLIE MIX, Life Staff Writer

GILL If this weekend you can’t make it to Japan for the ahi tuna, or Australia and savory, making it by far the winner of the evening. Another good choice Head back to the Ryman seems a bit far away for a great steak, then save your frequent flyer miles and would be the Australian ostrich ($24), an exciting and noteworthy dish; tonight for a two-night stroll down to the corner of 20th and Grand Avenues for tastes of the world however, the meat was slightly undercooked, which did not do justice to show with country music from the North, South, East and West in one fabulously eclectic restaurant: its unusual but very tasty flavor. Other favorites recommended by the staff legend Vince Gill. Vince Bound’ry. include the double pork chop ($22) and the vegetarian panella ($15). Gill — ‘nough said. Call The restaurant’s outward appearance rivals the trendiest of those in Miami For dessert, I recommend you forego the standard cheesecake and creme 889-3060 for more info. Beach — upon entering, one already feels far away amidst the crimson-lit brulee and go for the Mexican cherry chimichangas and berries. They were dining area, furnished with exotic murals, sculptures and lighting fixtures. sweet, glazed and crunchy, and complemented with just the right amount of THURSDAY 4/5 Meanwhile, the chicest of European techno plays in the background. cream. This dish was the perfect way to end a spectacular meal. Hit up City Hall tonight The international wait staff gives the restaurant an even more unique All in all, Bound’ry is a great escape from the typical Nashville cuisine. for a performance by and cosmopolitan flair. They are particularly helpful in suggesting the most Go there for a special occasion, or simply if you have a bad case of culinary up-and-coming indie extravagant martinis the world knows, so go ahead and take a dare with the wanderlust. ■ band The Decemberists. Japanese-inspired Saketini. Where else would you try it? A group that embraces The recommended appetizers for the night included a cool and refreshing klezmer, Irish jig, sea gazpacho soup that was perfectly suited for the recent warm weather, Bound’ry chantey and prog followed by a classic Caesar salad that was anything but standard. Leafy Address: 911 20th Ave. South rock (not to mention lettuce, evenly tossed dressing and cheese piled high on the plate made the Phone: (615) 321-3043 Japanese folk tales), The salad ideal; this may be the best Caesar salad I’ve tasted in Nashville. Decemberists are bound One unusual but remarkable aspect of Bound’ry is, despite its elegant Dinner hours: to have something for and trendy atmosphere, the entree portions are actually large enough to Open at 5 p.m. seven days a week everyone. The doors constitute a real meal. You definitely get your money’s worth at Bound’ry open at 7 p.m. for this and will leave contentedly full. Late-night menu: 18+ show. Tickets are $20 If you want to leave with your palate satisfied and your stomach full, order Sunday-Thursday: 11 p.m.-12 a.m. from ticketmaster.com. the grilled swordfish ($24), the current special. The fish was brilliantly grilled Friday and Saturday: 11 p.m.-1 a.m. www.insidevandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Friday, March 30, 2007 9 Mat Kearney’s down-to-earth style will send you to musical heaven Kearney to bring his unique acoustic brand of music to this year’s Rites of Spring. by CHRIS GEARING an extremely diverse group of artists, from After four years in Nashville, Kearney modern singer-songwriter or even acoustic Life Staff Writer the folk musings of Bob Dylan to the lyrical recorded his first album, “Bullet,” with his music in general, Mat Kearney may intensity of A Tribe Called Quest. He began own money, which led him to limited success surprise you at Rites of Spring with music Mat Kearney writes extremely personal writing songs with an acoustic guitar while and sold about 40,000 copies. He was soon that is not only authentic but also contains and intimate lyrics that are rife with multiple in college majoring in English literature at signed to Aware/Columbia Records and that certain something you will not forget layers. Growing up in Oregon, he listened to Chico State University in California. His began work on his latest album, the critically anytime soon. ■ literary heroes Flannery O’Conner and acclaimed “Nothing Left To Lose.” William Faulkner inspired him to pursue Mat Kearney writes about what he knows, Download Mat Kearney: writing lyrics and poetry. When he helped and he knows all about his own journey, What You Have: “Nothing Left To Lose,” “All I Need” move a friend to Nashville seven years ago, both literal and existential. This singer- (recently featured on “Grey’s Anatomy”) he knew that he wanted to pursue his craft songwriter’s journey is reflected in his What You Need: “Where We Gonna Go from Here” for a living. He called his parents to let them lyrics and by a feeling that he describes as know he would not be coming home. “desperation and excitement — it’s about This singer-songwriter began writing looking for something without knowing the and performing at open-mic nights for ending. They are still literal songs about my established artists like Nickel Creek and move from California, but they also focus on Duncan Sheik. Kearney had discovered my transition to music and trying to make a “community of writers and singers that art for a living.” was ridiculous” and found the support Kearney plays and records his tunes in an and direction he needed to develop his acoustic style because it is not only what he songwriting ability. He came to Nashville likes and how he started on that porch in with only three songs, and he labored to California, but also, “some songs need to be develop his songwriting skills while working stripped down to their core and be raw.” This odd jobs to pay his rent. album features emotionally charged work, Even when he was offered developmental and his prose speaks with a familiarity and record deals, he declined in an effort to clarity that will take hold of your heartstrings continue to get the experience and guidance and not let go. KEARNEY that would take his music to the next level. Whatever you may think about the ‘9000°’ relaxes Vega4 outdoes headlining listeners with its funk Augustana at City Hall and hip-hop blend Opening act dominates main performance in energy and style. by DARCY NEWELL However, no one could keep up the front for long. Life Editor Vega4 won over the audience with their appealing VC Strut Band’s album combines soothing funk and interesting songs and the sheer energy of their The other day, my friend Brad shared with me his performance. They introduced themselves, making the with spicy rap for fresh tones, attitude. theory about rising musicians and their concerts’ audience laugh with their jokes about their hometowns atmospheres. He said that when he goes to concerts, he (none of them are from the U.S., but instead come from good people skills; you’re in new by MICHAEL YOUNG always arrives in time to see the opening act because Ireland, Canada and New Zealand). During the final territory, but instantly at ease, and Life Staff Writer their performances are often very energetic and song, lead singer Johnny McDaid put down his guitar you want that feeling of relaxation memorable, likely because they are struggling to find and brought his microphone into crowd, walking “9000°,” the first real album from to continue. If you were talking their big break. I wasn’t sure whether or not I agreed around in the front and interacting with the now-fans. VC Strut Band, feels fresh beyond to someone like this, you’d do — surely I had seen some great opening acts, but is Needless to say, the audience went crazy. Not wanting belief. Part of that freshness whatever was necessary to keep this general rule to neglect the comes from the group’s unique up the conversation. With “9000°,” really true? sides of the blend of tone and attitude. On the you just let the tracks keep playing However, after a u d i e n c e , one hand they’ve got traditional until the CD stops spinning. W e d n e s d a y he jumped funk instruments putting out a When talking with Kyhil, VCSB’s night’s concert at on huge casual beat, and on the other they vocalist, he made sure to say their City Hall, in which amplifiers, have rap vocals that add a touch lyrics “just come upon dealing with Vega4 opened clapping over of urgency to the otherwise easy- everyday life and the substance that for Southern his head and going drums and horn-based it is.” Finding that substance and California rockers grinning like rhythm. communicating it through funk is Augustana, I crazy. When This diversity of sound what “9000°” does best, and Kyhil think I may be a the band’s may come from their array of believes “waking up everybody believer. finale finally instrumentation (including a else around” is what gives VCSB’s I arrived closed, there trombone, sax, trumpet and flute) music the spark so many other at the venue were shouts as well as their own diversity: The bands cannot seem to find. 30 minutes for an encore, band features eight musicians “Funk is What it is,” the first track late, worried and I’m sure that differ in everything from on the CD, is a perfect example I had missed h u n d r e d s hometown, background and race. of the group’s “substance,” and Vega4’s much- of new fans Yet, if you do not consider one simple listen should let you anticipated were born. yourself to be a true hip-hop know whether or not VCSB is for performance. About an fanatic, don’t be driven away, you. Its combination of funk and I had been hour later, because the band provides randomly enthusiastic vocals listening to the Augustana something for everyone. VCSB typifies the type of music found band’s latest VEGA4 c a m e is definitely rap, but more along throughout “9000°.” Any band that album, “You and Others,” for a week now, and I must onto the stage. If Vega4’s appearance was simple the lines of Black Eyed Peas than can find a way to put a line about say I had become a bit obsessed — the entire album and understated, Augustana’s was anything but. 50 Cent. You won’t find anything Nicholas Cage in a song about was quickly climbing in my iTunes’ most-played list. They all sported Jesse Camp-esque haircuts, with “gangsta” here, and the music funk clearly does not take itself However, at 8:30 p.m., the band had yet to go on. asymmetrical lines and unnatural colors. The bass is much better because of it. too seriously, and what is so great The crowd was an eclectic mix of Vandy students and player wore a t-shirt made to look like a newspaper Admittedly, there is not a whole lot is VCSB uses that attitude to their alternatively dressed Nashville music aficionados. article reporting the death of Sex Pistol front man of substance in what VCSB does advantage. Surprisingly, there was a sizable number of older fans Sid Vicious. While this may be how the band truly say, but the rap is voiced in such a Other standout tracks include in the audience, milling around the spacious venue, likes to look, I felt it was a bit forced. Their concert smooth and laid-back manner that “Section Eight” and “American sitting at the large round tables to the side, and eating was entertaining, but I got the feeling that if you it’s tempting to remove the label of Dream,” but it is unfair to try to the hot dogs from the peculiar stand in the corner. didn’t know the songs beforehand (which I didn’t) “rap” altogether and instead refer pick and pry at the album to find Finally, Vega4 came on. The four members were it wouldn’t be nearly as much fun than if you did — to it as “urban poetry.” the gems. VCSB’s smooth-flowing all dressed in simple black or white t-shirts and, which is a standard I hold to all my concerts. Would Honestly though, VCSB would attitude is everywhere on this surprisingly, didn’t have that “try to look like a you like this music if you didn’t know the words? probably not approve of the disc; each track deserves multiple musician” outward appearance. They were friendly In this case, I’m not sure. While the band seemed “poetry” title, as it implies a sense listens, and maybe even a spot or and smiling, waving back to energetic girls in the front to enjoy the jam session, they definitely lacked the of rigidity or formality which two on your favorite playlists. row. The band was extremely energetic throughout energy of their predecessors. couldn’t be farther from the The best part about all of this is the show, even though at the beginning, the audience Thus, in this case, my friend Brad’s theory holds true: truth. When trying to describe that VCSB will be performing at seemed reluctant to give them a chance. Very few the opening act did give more to its performance than VCSB’s songs, the words “kind” The Rutledge on 4th Avenue on people knew the lyrics or the songs at all, and though the main event. With this in mind, I strongly encourage and “warm-hearted” come to April 20th. Tickets are cheap at I was chanting the lyrics myself, I was conscious of the you to download some of Vega4’s tracks, pick up the mind. Listening to their music is under $10, and you will be sorry to rest of the audience’s reaction. It seemed that most of album or catch them on tour because neither the like talking to someone you just miss the opportunity to hear this the people in the audience were Augustana fans, and band nor their latest album “You and Others” is to be met but can already tell has really interesting group live. ■ were just patiently waiting for their band to come on. missed. ■ 10 Friday, March 30, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com FUNFUN && GAMESGAMES SUDOKU TO SOLVE: Fill in the blanks so the numbers 1-9 appear just once in each horizontal row, vertical column and 3x3 box.

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