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THE VOICE OF VANDERBILT SINCE 1888 FRIDAY, september 7, 2007 • 119TH YEAR, NO. 46 THE WALL compiled by eve attermann Kanye West kicks off college concert season Today All-American Block by elizabeth middlebrooks release. “We are looking to put of his appearance. be ample funds for a stellar Rites.” Party Staff Reporter together compelling and unique “I heard rumors that (West) Although some students are The party, which lineups, blending genres and would perform, and I heard already speculating about specific supports Soldiers’ Grammy Award-winner Kanye talent to give students and the rumors about Guster too, but I’m artists they would like to see Angels, will be held West will headline the sixth annual general public the ultimate music looking forward to Quake. I think perform on Alumni Lawn in the from 5 until 7 p.m. Commodore Quake as part of this experience.” it’s going to be really fun and spring, others said they hope for a on Kensington Place. year’s Homecoming activities. Another co-chair, Emma Starks, diverse,” said senior Samantha diverse lineup like Quake’s. It will feature Chris Also performing on Oct. 12 are emphasized the broad appeal and Schreiber. “I think Rites should have Young, Blue County pop-rock band Guster and singer- rarity of the lineup. “I haven’t really heard any a lineup that attracts a lot of and Will Bowen. songwriter Brett Dennen. Both “We’re really excited for rumors,” said sophomore Nancy different fans like (Quake) will. I have previously performed at this Quake. Last year we had Tan, “but I’m so excited for Kanye. think these venues should bring Today EVENT DETAILS Rites of Spring. Ludacris, and while that was I can’t wait, and I’ll definitely be new experiences for the artists as Yearbook portraits WHEN: David Silverstein, co-chair groundbreaking, this tops him,” there.” well as the fans,” Schreiber said. Portrait sittings for Oct. 12, doors open at 7 p.m., of the Music Group, which is she said. “Having Kanye and Neither Silverstein nor Starks Starks said events like Rites the 2008 Commodore show at 8 p.m. responsible for coordinating Guster is incredible. This has could comment on the budget and Quake are important to the concerts on campus, said he is never been seen before, especially for Quake, but Silverstein said the campus, and a varying lineup yearbook are in WHERE: Sarratt 112 through Memorial Gymnasium excited for this year’s Quake and is on a college campus. … It’s really expenses will not affect the Music attracts a greater number of the Baseball Glove confident other students will look exciting to have this caliber of Group’s ability to attract big names students. Lounge. Seniors must HOW MUCH: forward to the concert. artist.” for April’s Rites of Spring. “We want to get the whole make appointments $15 for Vanderbilt students, $35 for “Every year, we strive to bring Rumors of West’s performance “All the money in the Music campus out for Quake,” she said. members of the Vanderbilt and Nashville on the yearbook the best talent to Vanderbilt’s have circulated campus for several Group’s budget is for the year, and “It’s about school spirit and communities; tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. ■ Web site, while 14 at 10 a.m. at all Ticketmaster locations. campus and the Nashville days, but students still said they we don’t operate on an event-by- bringing everyone together.” non-seniors do community,” he said in a press are excited about the confirmation event budget,” he said. “There will not need to make appointments and can walk in any time between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 7 p.m. Restrictions Today Tennessee State Fair The annual event placed on kicks off today at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. The fair student runs through the Sept. 16. Today tailgate lot ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ auditions Auditions for the by glenna DeRoy only student-run, Editor-in-Chief full-length musical are in the Branscomb Students will tailgate under new regulations this Rec Room from 2 to weekend due to several instances of misbehavior in 5 p.m. the student lot. The two Vanderbilt University Police Department Today and Sunday, oliver wolfe / The Vanderbilt Hustler officers assigned to the area last Saturday observed Sept. 9 lewd dancing, public urination, bottle throwing and Athenian Sing fights, said Chief of Police Marlon Lynch. tryouts The officers attempted to break up the fights but Tryouts for Athenian were outnumbered and Sing will be held in physically overpowered Sarratt Cinema today by elizabeth middlebrooks by students in the crowd. from 4 to 6 p.m. and Staff Reporter “People actually faced Sunday from 1 to 4 them, put their hands on p.m. Nick Zeppos has hit the said the transition has gone environmental issues. HISTORY them and began pushing ground running, adjusting smoothly and the semester Zeppos would like to see an them away, allowing those Saturday, Sept. 8 to his new role and making looks promising. “internationalization” of the OF THE that were involved in the Discuss the new tailgaiting Auditions for plans to improve the “(Faculty and students university and an increase CHANCELLOR’S fights to leave the area,” policy with fellow students university in his first month both) miss Gee, but we’re in “global education,” he Lynch said. by commenting on Rhythm & Roots OFFICE InsideVandy.com Performance as “iChancellor.” moving forward quickly,” said, achieved by creating a Detailed reports of Company “We’re through the he said. “A new semester is Middle Eastern and Islamic Landon C. Garland the altercation did not Auditions will be transition, and nothing always a challenge, but the studies department and 1875-1893 reach Dean of Students held between 2 and energizes and invigorates students got moved in and bringing more international Mark Bandas and Vanderbilt Student Government James H. Kirkland 4 p.m. for dance everyone like the beginning are making it through the scholars to Vanderbilt. President Cara Bilotta until Wednesday. VUPD does 1893-1937 and 4 and 6 p.m. for of a new school year,” he shock.” Although Zeppos said the not know the students or organizations involved. said. A number of projects transition has been seamless, “Unfortunately, this incident, coupled with other drama in Memorial Oliver C. Carmichael Zeppos, who retained his and plans Zeppos hopes to some students have noticed ridiculous behavior such as numerous instances of Gymnasium Dance 1937-1945 Studio C. position as provost and vice initiate, many announced Gee’s absence. public urination, destruction of property and breaking chancellor for academic last week at the Faculty “I haven’t noticed any Madison Sarratt of bottles, have jeopardized our relationship with those Sunday, Sept. 9 affairs, assumed the post Assembly, will propel the major changes (since Gee chancellor pro tempore who are here to ensure our safety,” Bilotta said. Fraternity and when former Chancellor university forward, he said. left), but usually around 1945 Administrators considered closing Lot 73A to student Panhellenic sorority Gordon Gee resigned Aug. And he will focus first this time of the year, Gee is tailgaters before VUPD, VSG, dean of students staff and recruitment 1 to return to The Ohio State on housing and increasing everywhere. I don’t even Harvie Branscomb Athletics settled on a collaborative policy. registration University as president. financial aid for students. know what Zeppos looks 1945-1963 “I was surprised and shocked that students Delegation has been “Although there are plans like,” said senior Colette physically interfered with officers acting in the Registration for Alexander Heard imperative, said Zeppos, also for the demolition of Kissam, Hunt. performance of their duty and attempting go help our men and women 1963-1982 interested in joining a faculty VUceptor. we’re making some short- Though Zeppos often has students,” Bandas said. fraternities and “Everyone is pulling more term improvements so it is been compared to Gee, he Joe B. Wyatt VUPD officers and a student-led party patrol staff sororities will take of a load, more people are livable for the students that said, “I am who I am.” 1982-2000 will enforce university alcohol policy, consistent with place in the Student pitching in. Everyone has have to be there,” Zeppos “I just have to be true to current oversight of Greek Row, Bilotta said. E. Gordon Gee Life Center Ballroom. been great,” he said. “It’s said. “I also want to make my abilities, strengths and Liquor and glass containers will be prohibited, and 2000-2007 Registration for always been a collaborative Vanderbilt more affordable weaknesses and just keep the tailgate area will close 10 minutes before kickoff. effort between students, and make sure students can doing what I’ve been doing The pregame conclusion of tailgating shows respect fraternities will take Nicholas Zeppos faculty, staff and the leave without a lot of debt.” here for the last 20 years,” he for the athletes and athletic staff, Bilotta said. place at 2 p.m., interim chancellor administration.” His multi-faceted plans said. “(Gee) left big shoes to “Unfortunately, we do not have a tradition of sororities at 3 p.m. 2007 Although Zeppos said he also include changes to fill, but the people who really attending the game on time, but Bobby Johnson has misses seeing Gee every academic departments and a fill them are the community set a priority of going to a BCS bowl game this year,” ■ See http://calendar.vanderbilt.edu day in Kirkland Hall, he also concentration on energy and and the students.” Bilotta said. “An integral part of making that happen for more events. is student support and attendance.” ■ ARE YOU PATRIOTIC? All-American Block Party To commemorate 9/11/01 TODAY 5PM-8PM, Greek Row 2 Friday, September 7, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com they call this news? Legitimate news outlets report stories every day that make the average American ask: Why should I care? News stories like these fill dead air and provide little informational value. But they’re good for a laugh. compiled by sara gast weATher compiled by eve attermann in the know Thieves steal garden gnome. The twist? Gnome In London, one man beat another man with a saturday The news you need — in brief 1. weighs 120 pounds and was cemented in place. 6. stiletto heel. The victim had five fractures to his compiled by eve attermann cheek and a broken nose. A police spokesman Yoko Ono wants to know, “Can someone make said, “We do not know where the shoe came WORLD 2. hybrid cars as comfortable as a Bentley, please?” from but it is possible it may have been discarded At least she asked nicely. Isolated T-Storms, 92/71 by a woman customer of the club who found it Bin Laden plans new video in advance of uncomfortable.” sunday Critic forces himself to read every newspaper Sept. 11 anniversary; first video in 3 years comic strip for two weeks, finds “all but a relative 3. The mayor of a Russian town bans phrase “I don’t Osama bin Laden plans a new video to be released in the handful were creatively slack, unoriginal and as coming days ahead of the sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks 7. know” and “I can’t.” in what would be the first new images of the terror mastermind in amusing as an attack of intestinal distress miles from the nearest restroom.” A man told police he set his parents’ home on fire Isolated T-Storms, 91/72 nearly three years, al-Qaida’s media arm announced Thursday. The al-Qaida leader has not appeared in new video footage since 8. Wednesday afternoon to chase away burglars he monday Oct. 29, 2004, and he has not put out a new audiotape in more In a story about a school ban on personal claimed were creeping around the attic. than a year. 4. electronics, a student, who gave her name to One difference in his appearance was immediately obvious. the reporter, said, “I’m going to bring it, I’ll hide Large bull elk picks fight with swing set and loses. The announcement had a still photo from the upcoming video, it. They won’t be able to find it. I’ll leave it in my 9. showing bin Laden addressing the camera, his beard fully black. purse.” Partly Cloudy, 91/71 In his past videos, bin Laden’s beard was almost entirely gray with A 20-year government effort to restore the popu- dark streaks. A 20-year-old man’s arm was stuck up to his 10. lation of an endangered native trout in Colorado VUPD CRIME LOG Rita Katz, director of the SITE Institute, a Washington-based shoulder in a meat grinding machine for about has made little progress because biologists have compiled by eve attermann 5. group that monitors terror messages, said bin Laden’s beard 2 1/2 hours. He was alert and talking during the been stocking some of the waterways with the Sunday, Sept. 2, 10:17 p.m. appeared to have been dyed, a popular practice among Arab A person was arrested and leaders. ordeal. wrong fish, a new study says. “I think it works for their (al-Qaida’s) benefit that he looks charged with disorderly snapshot conduct and drunkenness young, he looks healthy,” Katz said. after refusing to leave Towers Source: AP West during a fire alarm when party on, patriots officers requested. Bush speaks on trade, global warming Sunday, Sept. 2, 1:27 a.m. before meeting with Putin A person was charged with President Bush on Friday urged Asia-Pacific nations to public intoxication and lead the way toward a worldwide trade agreement and a underage consumption after plan to combat global warming while also banding together being asked several times to against terrorism. leave 2500 Kensington Ave. and In a speech to business leaders, Bush prodded Russia refusing. and China to honor democratic principles and allow more Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2 a.m. freedoms. 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For a group of freshmen, the week before school was filled with more than unpacked boxes and half-decorated rooms. It was also filled with music. The I’m with the band Spirit of Gold Marching Band practiced three times a day — two of those times Three freshmen begin the year with music and dancing. outside — during band camp. Hundreds of students came from schools all over Nashville to participate. The three freshmen featured here had a special by sara gast Ellington griffin —To watch an audio slideshow of the Managing Editor Contributing Reporter drumline and a video of band camp, go to: song to sing — and play and dance.

ellington griffin / The Vanderbilt Hustler Freshman Katie Guess has played the piccolo since grade school. Now she plays for the Spirit of Gold Marching Band after surviving a life-threatening car accident. The survivor Piccolo-playing Katie Guess overcame more than most to attend camp. Guess survived a car accident on April 24 that shattered nearly ellington griffin / The Vanderbilt Hustler every bone in her face. Freshman Moriah Lutz-Tveite practices by herself during band camp since her teammates both “There was a high-cycle, which is like a huge, ginormous tractor, attend Belmont University. The three practice together to coordinate their routine. that was swerving out in the road to miss a mailbox, and I couldn’t The lone twirler have stopped,” Guess said. “I hit the spraying equipment. I went ellington griffin / The Vanderbilt Hustler Many lonely moments can fill the beginning of freshman year. through the windshield and broke all the bones in my face except Freshman Tonika Huff did not even know what color guard was before high school, but now Freshman Moriah Lutz-Tveite, however, experiences a unique she hopes to perform as long as possible. my lower jaw, and I got a fractured skull and a clotted artery. Most isolation. people with the damage that I had been through, they don’t make it The guard Just three students, two of whom attend Belmont University, make to the hospital.” Tonika Huff performs with a lesser-known area of Spirit of Gold up the baton-twirling division of the band. Doctors doubted Guess would remember how to walk and eat, Marching Band: the color guard. Without a coach but with more than 12 years of twirling experience, much less play the piccolo. What started out as a casual hobby has turned into a passion for Lutz-Tveite is left alone on the field during practice to invent routines “They said I had had a stroke and I had had brain damage and that Huff. that complement the music. I was going to have to learn how to walk and eat and stuff,” Guess “I have only done (color guard) for two years in my high school “I have already learned the basics,” Lutz-Tveite said, “so I listen to the said. “I proved them wrong.” marching band,” Huff said, “but I fell in love with it, so it is something music the band plays, and I put tricks together for a routine. I just come Guess spent 15 days in the intensive care unit and a total of 24 I want to keep up.” up with it on the spot.” days in the hospital before being released just in time to graduate as The opportunity to be on color guard at Vanderbilt was a draw for Later, Lutz-Tveite practices with her teammates to work out the salutatorian of her class. Huff, whose mother graduated from Peabody College. routine that will be performed on game day. Once home from the hospital, Guess’ parents made her walk “The fact that they had a marching band was a plus,” Huff said, And she keeps an important fact in mind for performing in front of around daily to get in shape for marching band season. Doctors told though band is not her primary interest. an audience. her late in the summer she would be able to join the band. “I am here to go to college and go to med school. I want to be a “People don’t care how hard the tricks you perform are, but if you “They knew I wanted to be here,” she said neonatologist.” drop (the baton), that is all people will remember,” Lutz-Tveite said. ■ ITS director heads up Summer crime stayed low by joslin woods Vanderbilt police officers on campus Contributing Reporter did not. “We actually have the same staffing Crime on campus this summer during the summer as we do any time Belcourt Theatre board remained consistent with usual of year,” Atwood said. summer trends: the number of As a general consensus, students other is a volunteer activity,” significance due to its as secretary and now as violations reported decreased in on campus over the summer felt just Wiliams excited, Williams said. “Being inception in 1925, his chief president. comparison to the school year and as safe as they do any other time of challenged by president of the board interest has to do with it “At first I was apprehensive the types of offenses differed. the year. provides a way for me to being a world-class art about serving as president,” Alcohol violations were not as Freshman football player Garrett position. serve and connect with house cinema. Williams said. “I enjoyed common, and bike theft, which has Snoeyenbos said his feeling of the Nashville community. “Belcourt compares to serving as secretary, but already heated up on campus since security did not change at all when by lily chen However, both present any art house cinema in surprisingly, being president the start of school, was not an issue, he came to school early for preseason Contributing Reporter challenges and rewards, New York, Berlin, even has been less stressful than I said Director of Crime Prevention training. each in its own way.” Paris. People who come initially thought.” Andrew Atwood. Junior David Rodriguez agreed, F. Clark Williams Jr. In addition, Williams will to Nashville make these Williams says fortunately “There is a little difference in saying he felt there was no difference spends his days solving look to form a partnership comparisons,” Williams his term comes at a time what we respond to (over the in his safety while at the university computer problems, but at program between the theater said. “I think the theater is when the theater operations summer) because the bulk of our in the summer months. He only night he shows his artsy side and film studies students. an incredible resource and run smoothly and finances undergraduate population is not remembered one serious incident as president of the Board of “We’re looking to build has so much potential.” are in excellent shape. here,” Atwood said. from the summer, a robbery that Directors at The Belcourt a stronger connection Williams has been a part However, there are still The summer community at occurred near Buttrick Hall when Theatre. between Vanderbilt and of The Belcourt since 1999, many things to do to sustain Vanderbilt was mainly composed of a victim was threatened with a Williams, director of the theater. There will be when it was threatened The Belcourt over time and faculty, staff, students taking summer weapon. information technology an announcement from with closure. As part of a keep it moving forward. classes and people attending summer Rodriguez said even over the support for the dean of the Office of the Dean of grassroots effort to save it, “Our long term goal is conferences. summer he saw VUPD officers all students office, believes Students regarding the Williams and eight other to renovate the theater,” “We have a lot going on in the around campus. working at Vanderbilt and program in the future,” people created a board of Williams said. “We want to summer, but the population is “I also saw them more around serving at Belcourt can only Williams said. directors to get a charter renovate the infrastructure transitory,” Atwood said. West End, like they were extending be a positive connection. Williams said although for the non-profit theater. and the utilities operated by Even though campus life changed their perimeter around campus,” he “One is a job, and the the Belcourt has historical Since then, he has served current operators.” ■ during the summer, the number of said. ■

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For information, call 322-2471 4 Friday, September 7, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com opinionopinion The OUR VIEW Letter Vanderbilt Hustler Rites should be time to reminisce Manhood Editorial Board If members of the Music Group are spotted walking around can be especially cathartic. In essence, think more Hootie, less campus today, they should get a pat on the back from all of Wolfmother. glenna deroy us. The pairing of Guster and Kanye West may be the most If it were up to us, for example, Rites would look something threatened Editor-in-Chief inspired and impressive lineup to grace a Vanderbilt stage like this: in quite some time. Though the Music Group will not release SARA GAST financial details, West could not have come cheap. Organizers • Oasis by European Managing Editor assured us there will be enough money left over for a good Rites • Third Eye Blind LISA GUO of Spring. And if nothing else, the spot-on Quake selection • T.I. seems like a good omen for what Rites might hold. • Dashboard Confessional style News Editor As the Music Group moves past Quake and begins the Rites • Journey To the Editor: REEVE HAMILTON planning process, we would like to share a few bands we would • Hanson After reading Andrew Solomon’s recent Opinion Editor like to see take to the Alumni Lawn stage. It should be noted • The Eagles column about his experiences at a bar in that few of these selections could be described as up-and- • U2 JARRED Amato Houston, I wanted to write in and apologize coming or cutting edge. On the contrary, what we like to see at • Counting Crows on behalf of the people of Europe for Sports Editor these events are bands and performers that we all know well • The Fray launching an assault on “American manhood” darcy Newell and can sing along to. Especially as the spring semester draws • The Flaming Lips through our nefarious style of drinking beer. to a close, stress release in the form of screamed song lyrics • Matchbox 20 Life Editor You see, both the beer (Stella Artois) and the drinking glass (the “chalice”) that the article equated to castration are European in origin STAFF — both Belgian, in fact — and had any of us News Editor Predictions for the 2007 NFL season from across the pond known how singularly Lisa Guo unmanly it is to drink in this manner, we would have stopped long ago rather than risk Asst. News Editors Top 10 The NFL season started yesterday, so in its honor, I will make a few predictions. I causing apoplexy in red-blooded American Eve Attermann will not be telling you the Patriots will defeat the Eagles in the Super Bowl, not men such as Solomon. Rebecca Tyrrell Nathaniel Horadam the Saints or Bears. Or that Larry Johnson will disappoint his fantasy owners. I’m Sydney Wilmer I was also grateful to Solomon for pointing Columnist not here to say Edgerrin James is poised for a comeback in the desert, or that my out just what it was that constituted Opinion Editor beloved 49ers will win the NFC West. All of that is too obvious; these are bold “American manhood” — after five years of Reeve Hamilton predictions… living here, I long thought it a rather complex and intriguing phenomenon. Now I realize it Asst. Opinion Editor Tom Brady gets a new girlfriend — Bridget Moynahan wasn’t good enough for a three-time champ, and Gisele Teresa Cambria largely consists of the ability to aggressively 10. Bundchen isn’t good enough for the greatest quarterback in NFL history. After Brady wins his fourth Super Bowl in seven argue points that lesser minds would consider Sports Editor years and takes that title from Joe Montana, he might upgrade again. My money is on Jessica Alba. contradictory (“drink beer because you Jarred Amato like it, not because you think it will impress The Panthers manage to stay healthy this year — Now wasn’t that funny? The Panthers perennially send more guys to people”/ I only drink beer out of certain types Life Editor the injured reserve than the Bengals do to prison. Darcy Newell 9. of containers to make sure people know how much of a man I am), spending entire nights Asst. Life Editors Carson Palmer becomes the last man standing — The Bengals desperately needed a franchise quarterback when they in strip clubs and dealing with things that Katherine Miller anger you by getting blind drunk. If only the Michael Young took Palmer in 2003. Not only is he a top-three signal caller, but look at the other ones taken in the first round of the 8. same draft. Kyle Boller is done in Baltimore. Bryon Leftwich proved a starting job is never secure (and a roster spot for that rest of the world’s men could learn the value Photo/Multimedia Editor matter), even when the coach says so. of such a lifestyle. Ben Gotow Most importantly, now that I understand Tiki Barber destroys what’s left of his credibility — At least he hasn’t accused his teammates of cheating yet, so he how “real men” are supposed to have a proper Supervising Copy Editor remains one level above Jose Canseco. But that could change as he reveals more from his upcoming, tell-all book. I’m just appreciation of how to drink beer, I have Elizabeth Middlebrooks 7. waiting for him to blame Tom Couglin’s sour demeanor on “‘roid rage.” come to realize just how misconceived are Copy Editors European ideas on this subject. I had always Medora Brown The Chargers will have a new head coach next year — Norv Turner is a very good assistant coach. He did great things been under the impression that brewing beer Cory Cox as an offensive coordinator in Dallas, Miami and most recently, San Francisco. But, he might be one of the worst head with distinct flavors and significant levels Taylor Davis 6. coaches in NFL history. At least Marty Schottenheimer won in the regular season, Turner can’t even do that. of alcohol and drinking it out of traditional Ashley Evans Madeline Evans glasses, was perfectly acceptable. I hadn’t Spencer Montalvo Rex Grossman will lose his starting spot — He’s so bad that I felt comfortable betting on the horrible Colts defense realized that it is actually more “manly” to Amy Roebuck to force more turnovers in the Super Bowl than Chicago’s stellar unit. And not surprisingly, I won. No player embodies drink beer-flavored water with the alcoholic Aimee Sobhani 5. inconsistency better than Grossman, and a few games into the season; the Bears will be wishing they had cut him instead content of a cherry cordial out of a cheap, Avery Spofford of fellow ex-Gator Chris Leak. brightly colored plastic cup, but I am grateful Emma Williams for the correction on this point. Senior Reporter The Atlanta Falcons will be the worst team in football — Even with Michael Vick, this was not a very good football team. I fear, however, that Solomon’s warnings Will Gibbons 4. I was never a fan of Vick, but now that offense is in the hands of Joey Harrington, who might just be worse than Rex will not be heeded by all those suffering from Grossman. Which brings me to my next prediction… similar delusions unless they are made aware Inside Vandy Director of his argument. I therefore hope that he will Chris Thompson Neither the Oakland Raiders, the Cleveland Browns, nor the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be the worst team in football — take the next opportunity he has to visit a Marketing Director 3. Only because… bar in Antwerp and explain to the 250-pound George Fischer Belgian dockworkers mistakenly drinking Vince Young will not break the Madden Curse — The in-Vince-able one will show some growing pains this year as he “hog swill marketed to posers” out of a “goblet Advertising Manager stolen from Elton John’s dinette set” that they Madeleine Pulman leads the Titans in a struggle to take Houston’s crown as the worst team in the AFC South. Yet, this is coming from the 2. same die-hard Longhorns fan who, after Vince dominated Michigan in the 2005 Rose Bowl, said he would never be a look like pansies and offer them a refreshing Advertising Staff great college quarterback and should move to receiver. What the hell was I thinking? Solo Cup full of Natty Lite as a more suitably Ashley Banks masculine beverage. Angela Booker Brett Favre will finally calls it quits — Then again, I’ve said this the last two years as well, mostly out of my dislike of Emily Butler Tim Boyd Killian Lamkin Favre than any real intuition. Just like the fool on Yahoo! Sports who picked the Cardinals to win the NFC West for the third 1. consecutive year in his latest column, I think this year will be different. We all know why Favre keeps coming back; he Lecturer Art Director wants to break George Blanda’s interception record, and he only needs four more to do it. Department of Political Science Matt Radford Designers Cassie Edwards column Laura Kim Madeleine Evans Hunter Kinsella Hustler drops standards with latest Solomon column Elizabeth Middlebrooks Katie Quille Morgan Webb Matt Grimes Solomon has been voicing his The Hustler is not it. Whereas many of latest copy of The Slant by mistake. VSC Director Guest Columnist opinion since I arrived on the scene Solomon’s previous works focused on A piece on the death of DoreWays took Chris Carroll as a first-year student, and I applaud an aspect of the university, his latest up a tiny chunk of the front page; an article his efforts. He has a unique and piece seems to be a foray into his own on faculty meal plans was a below-the-fold Asst. VSC Director Andrew Solomon, why are you still amusing writing style, engaging and pompous boasting of masculinity. story. Editorials on hot-button topics such Jeff Breaux around? so far the opposite of other blase I expected to peruse the column as the troops in Iraq and the remembrance Asst. VSC Director I must claim befuddlement as my examinations of campus life that I and unearth some cloaked message of 9/11 barely occupy the pages. Paige Clancy initial reaction upon reading Andrew find myself compelled to sit down and concerning a warning against the ills Solomon’s chastisement of less- Solomon’s attack on questionable read every last word. It is a shame, of image and perception. Instead, I than-manly men, with its homophobic figures drinking alcohol from suspect then, that I disagree with just about discovered an editorial bent on telling undertones and lofty arrogance, on containers (“Don’t let your beer every article. At least in past issues a story that wasn’t terribly funny in an the other hand, took up almost a full emasculate you,” 9/5/07). It was not his commentaries managed to ground inappropriate venue. page. I might have let this all but pass, that the subject matter perplexed themselves in something pertinent to The Hustler is meant to be about until Solomon proceeded to take a me; rather, it was the utter disregard the Commodore community without the issues affecting school and greater stab at Elton John’s more flamboyant in which The Vanderbilt Hustler, a having to resort to employing the word Nashville community. It is not meant to side. Now, I will admit, I partake in publication considered to be the “voice “whore,” let alone twice within one be a self-indulgent soapbox for Solomon’s low blows oftentimes. That was too of Vanderbilt,” printed such an expose article. exploits. Reading the article made me low, Solomon. Here is a man who has of inconsequence and irreverence. There is a place for irreverence, and double-check that I had not picked up the Please see Grimes, page 3

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Nikita Rodrigues & program to be a positive experience; “When I started looking at colleges three years ago, Vandy was dead last Stephanie Wells however, many felt the lack of free time was a disadvantage. on my list in terms of dining arrangements. It has only gotten worse. ” Columnists Kelley Smith said, “I thought it was fun, but it was too packed. I didn’t really have time “No brunch on The Commons. Is this some sort of creative ploy to get me Freshman year epitomizes novelty — new to unpack or meet people in my dorm.” friends, classes, atmosphere, food. Even While many Visions groups formed What is on your mind? The Rant is to eat at Rand? Because that won’t work.” familiar experiences take on a different immediate bonds, some freshmen didn’t your place to anonymously sound off appearance. Freshmen begin to perceive like the seclusion of their groups. on any issue you want. Send in your “I hope the university is making lots of money on the extra cars it fit into their lives differently and define their Evan Kelly said, “It wasn’t my style. I don’t rants with the subject “Rant” to: own world — which is usually subject to really meet friends that way. I would rather lot 77 for making the parking spaces the size of matchbox cars.” change. just go to the dorms and to school — rather [email protected] The first week at Vanderbilt restricted than being separated from it.” “What is Andrew Solomon overcompensating for???” freshmen from enjoying the freedom of college It seems that while freshmen enjoyed the life. Instead, the DoreSteps program herded DoreSteps program, many left orientation first-year students into groups and led them exhausted and somewhat overwhelmed. “Is it that hard to put up the new honor codes? The Class of ‘06 is still up with a cowbell. Due to the lack of sleep, many students like there!” Although the preassigned VUcept groups Anne Hopkins suffered from strep throat or resembled a kindergarten class, with the head colds. girls socializing quietly with one another Furthermore, groups should have been “If people want to read more topical columns, then instead of taking and the boys aimlessly wandering, the allowed to merge occasionally, which would time to write a complaint about the lack of topical columns, they should students immediately formed relationships have been a welcome breather for those not amongst the group members. as keen about their group members. write some topical columns themselves. Be the change you want to see Fortunate enough to have an enthusiastic However, no complaints were found about in the world and all that.” VUceptor, I enjoyed bonding with my group: VUcept leaders. Freshmen found their The 72 Crew. The girls of the crew bonded leaders informative, open and honest when over line dancing at the Wildhorse Saloon it came to dealing with any questions about Compiled by Reeve Hamilton and singing obnoxiously loud on the General life at Vanderbilt. Jackson cruise. In any other scenario, these One group leader, Jennifer Thomas, sent situations would be awkward for newly daily e-mails with reminders about events on formed acquaintances, but DoreSteps campus. She also contacted school advisers Grimes: Solomon crosses line with provided an excuse for immature behavior about specific questions, asked about before classes began. scheduling, and even baked cookies and made While girls can be satisfied with the goody-bags for each member in her group. simplicities of singing and dancing, Ashley Williamson said, “VUcept leaders pompous attitude, pretension freshman guys seek a little more than “a were amazing! They gave two sides to VUcept bond” to find friends. every question — the Vanderbilt-approved From Grimes, page 4 Chris Cole explained that his VUcept answer and the ‘real’ answer, which is what group has a “middle school feel to it” with we really want to hear.” entertained millions, and you are taking a jab To add to my own pretension, I must point the guys and girls mingling separately, but Overall DoreSteps seemed to leave a at his sexual orientation? out that cans and bottles, Solo cups, and that the outings helped to break the ice. positive impact on the Class of 2011. While Irreverence is a part of life; humor makes glasses make four items acceptable for alcohol “Even though the group was initially students poured into class on last Wednesday the day more bearable. However, there exists consumption and not three, as previously awkward and people complain about it, it is morning slighting dragging from their a fine line between social commentary and stated by Solomon in his article. Perhaps he good in the long run as another venue for intensive orientation, most were relieved to pompous preening and gloating. The Hustler is was drunk when writing his article, having just meeting people,” Cole said. find a few of their group members scattered an establishment at this university, a trademark emerged from a strip club with his bouncer Although the VUcept groups provided throughout campus. A friendly hello and a fixture since 1888; yet, somehow I doubt this buddy, a chalice of Stella Artois in hand. opportunities for quickly formed friendships, smile from new friends and acquaintances article was what Cornelius had in mind. And I they were restricting, and groups remained made the packed first days well worth the do realize that, yes, by writing this immaterial —Matt Grimes is a sophomore in Peabody isolated. As Riley Strong put it, “I think the lost hours of sleep. editorial that I, too, have contributed to College. program was useful for some people, but it senseless page-filling, and thus rendered myself was excessive. I didn’t have enough time to —Stephanie Wells is a freshman in Peabody hypocritical, perhaps even pretentious. No more meet people on my own terms.” College and Nikita Rodrigues is a freshman so, however, than Solomon and his instruction Most freshmen found the DoreSteps in the College of Arts and Science. manual on how best to consume your beer.

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ΑΟΠ • BYX ΧΩ ΔΔΔ ΔΓ ΔΚΕ KA KAΘ • KΔ • KKΓ 6 Friday, September 7, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com SPORTSSPORTSSPORTS GAME column KEYS Vandy by jonathan feldman Sports Reporter aims When Vanderbilt has the ball... The Saturday showdown with the Crimson 1. Establish the run Tide will have greater meaning for Earl to spoil With the return of Jeff by andrew hard Bennett, Reshard Langford, Chris Nickson Jennings, Vanderbilt has rimsonSports Reporter and the eight other Alabama natives on three running backs to line the Commodore roster. Saban’s up behind a senior-laden C offensive line. Despite this, TIES Vanderbilt struggled to run n college football, recruiting is known as an inexact the closest, growing up a diehard Tide fan and putting up the ball against Richmond. science. It’s also given that if a state school has a numbers in high school that attracted the attention of return On paper, 168 rushing I successful program, it should be the top choice for many SEC teams. yards seems impressive, the players graduating high school in that state. Attending tiny Pike County High School in Brundidge, but 44 of those yards came So how is it that three standouts such as wide receiver Ala., Nickson led his team to the 3A state title as a senior to SEC in relief duty by backup Earl Bennett, safety Reshard Langford and quarterback in 2003 and earned the title of Mr. Football as the state’s quarterback Mackenzi Chris Nickson, all Alabama natives, didn’t end up with top high school player. That year, he passed for 2,300 yards will gibbons Adams. Jennings recorded the Crimson Tide? and racked up 42 touchdowns, 30 of them in the air. Senior Sports Reporter a solid 67-yard game last “We don’t “I actually had week, but counterparts compare our a couple of close In scouring the message Cassen Jackson-Garrison recruits to any family members who boards this week to see the and Jared Hawkins must others as far as played for Alabama, fans’ perspective on Saturday’s step up this week. who rates them,” so they were always clash between Alabama and said coach my team growing up,” Vanderbilt, I couldn’t help but 2. A second option Bobby Johnson. Nickson said. “Last notice posts such as this one: for Earl Bennett “All we say is, year, I might have “Are we Alabama (or) what? The kind of defense ‘Can that guy been more affected When do played by Richmond play football for by the emotions of we sweat against star wide receiver us and help us this game, but this Vandy? Are Earl Bennett unfortunately win?’” year, it’s just another you friggin will not continue this week Thankfully game against a tough k i d d i n g against a Nick Saban- for the team.” me?? We are coached Alabama defense. C o m m o d o r e s , Still, there will be Alabama. Vanderbilt must utilize Alabama might some bragging rights If we are speedy wide receiver have missed on the line Saturday sweating Sean Walker in order to the boat on as Nickson squares ( V a n d y ) saban stretch the field and keep these three, all off against his second then we have Alabama’s defense honest. of whom chose cousin and high truly slipped not only in the SEC black and gold school teammate, but also nationally. Some here 3. Open up the over the crimson Nick Walker. need to be talked to by Saban.” playbook of Tuscaloosa. It “It’s going to be real This says the perception of Bobby Johnson correctly wasn’t long ago big to play against Vanderbilt football is pretty chose not to open up the that they were him again,” said much the same it has always entire playbook against prep legends Walker, the starting been. Richmond, but with down in the tight end. “All I want Sure, close observers notice Alabama rolling into town, Heart of Dixie, is to come out on the improvements in talent, it’s time for the secrets lighting up the top. No matter what speed and strength that have to come out. Vanderbilt football field on happens, no matter occurred during coach Bobby must commit to aggressive Friday nights. vu media relations how good or bad Johnson’s tenure. In the case of wide receiver Earl Bennett and quarterback Chris Nickson, the Crimson Tide’s loss was the Commo- play-calling that will keep As Alabama dores’ gain as the two Alabama natives are thriving in the black and gold. I do, I just want to But to the outside world, it’s the Alabama defense off rolls into town win.” still the program that has not guard. If Vanderbilt plays for a Saturday Perhaps no one played in a bowl game since conservative, Saban will showdown with Vanderbilt, each of these players has knows more about the emotions of Friday night football 1982. win his first SEC game as the opportunity to square off against their friends and in Alabama than safety Joel Caldwell, who attended the That’s why Saturday provides Alabama’s head coach. adversaries from their prep days. now-immortal Hoover High School near Birmingham. an opportunity to gain a little “With a lot of us from Alabama, I guess guys just love Caldwell was a teammate of Alabama starting quarterback more respect across the South When Alabama has playing against them,” Bennett said. “I played against a John Parker Wilson and star safety Cory Reamer. and the country. the ball… couple of (their players) in high school, and I’m really In total, 11 Commodores hail from Alabama. No matter “I just treat it like it’s getting riled up for this week.” what they say, there is no denying that a victory on another SEC team, which it is,” 1. Pressure the While none of these three Commodores ever seriously Saturday will be sweeter than most. ■ said junior wide receiver Earl quarterback considered attending Alabama, Nickson might have come Bennett. “I just go out and Coming into the season play hard; I don’t worry about pressuring the quarterback who I’m facing.” was a huge question mark From a player’s perspective, for the Vanderbilt defense. this is the right attitude. But After the Richmond game, don’t tell an Alabama fan that Vanderbilt fans must be they’re “another SEC team.” worried about whether friday Nick Saban is not taking in $4 the defensive line can put gabe hall million per year for Alabama any pressure on Alabama conversation to be “another SEC team.” quarterback John Parker A week after picking off a pass in his first career start, senior defensive tackle Gabe Hall took They haven’t been dominant Wilson. If Wilson is allowed some time to talk to The Vanderbilt Hustler about the impending contest with Alabama. in recent years, but they still to find a rhythm, it will be have the richest history in the difficult for Vanderbilt to Vanderbilt Hustler: Do you think the the house — we smacked them in the SEC. Losing to a Southern Ivy stop the Alabama offensive team handled its business against mouth, and the ball came out. When I like Vanderbilt would crush attack. Richmond last weekend? saw it, I just went for it. the Crimson Tide faithful. Gabe Hall: Yeah, I think we really took Would Saban get Vanderbilt 2. Make Terry Grant care of business. Of course we still have VH: I was talking to (defensive tackle) Theo to a bowl? Possibly, but so can feel like a freshman some kinks to work out, but that’s how Horrocks. He said you caught it while you Johnson. Freshman Alabama it’s gonna be during the first game of were stumbling backwards, but he told me Would Johnson win at a tailback Terry Grant the season. We watched the film on you said you were building up momentum. school like Alabama? Quite rushed for 134 yards, Sunday though, and I think we learned What exactly happened there? possibly yes. three touchdowns, and an from our mistakes that we made during GH: I was off balance when I caught it, Should it be viewed as an upset average of 7.4 yards per the Richmond game. but the plan was to get to the sideline if Vanderbilt wins? Not really. carry in Alabama’s opening where my help was and try to go to the While Alabama is always game. This combined with VH: That being said, how do you think the house, but it never works out the way going to have a wider pool of Vanderbilt’s struggle to defense held up? you plan it. players to recruit, these two stop the run last week teams are fairly even in talent GH: I think it did pretty good. We had a least mistakes is gonna win the game. against Richmond must level this season. pretty solid game plan. Richmond came VH: You must have put a lot of hard work be cause for concern for It will be another two or in there trying to stall us and make us into getting the starting job this year. VH: I think it’s safe to say you’ve been the Commodores’ defense. three years before Alabama is jump offside. How did you get to this point? doing a lot of hard work this week, but Vanderbilt must prevent in the same class as Auburn We just have to learn how to be more GH: I knew it was my senior year, I didn’t what are you doing to unwind before the Grant from running wild. and LSU, and the Commodores patient because some teams might game now? wanna leave anything to chance. I did a should be highly motivated for try to slow the game down. Once we GH: Just relaxing, talking to the folks, 3. Create turnovers lot of extra running on my own. Bottom Saturday. settled down in the second half and line is that you gotta pay the price. If praying. I believe in the power of prayer. Last year in Tuscaloosa So while it wouldn’t truly figured out what they were trying to the coach said, “Do this,” I did that times Just understanding, we’ve put the work Vanderbilt kept themselves be an upset victory for the do, it was pretty much a wrap from more. in, and we’re approaching the game in the game as a result Commodores to come out on there. the same way we do every week. The of timely turnovers. The top, the sound of “Vanderbilt biggest thing for us is to stay focused story must be the same VH: Obviously, this weekend is a big game beats Alabama” is enough for VH: I know this game meant a lot more and relaxed, getting the body ready to this year. Senior linebacker with Alabama coming here. How are you some to view it that way. to you, being that it was your first career go as hard as possible. Jonathan Goff must lead looking at this matchup? On Saturday, Vanderbilt has start. How did you handle that? the defensive troops to the GH: Man, we’re treating this as a a chance to not only knock off ball and force turnovers GH: It was my first start ever, so I was huge opportunity; we already know VH: And how do you suggest the fans a quality SEC opponent, but the way he did last year trying to come out there and play as Alabama’s coming in here, and they should prepare for the game? also do it in front of its home when he forced two hard as possible. I’ve been waiting for probably have no respect for us, and GH: Just come out and get ready to get fans. A victory would be huge fumbles. If Vanderbilt can this for a long time, so it was good to we know that, but we accept that jacked up. We’re fired up; we’ve been for the program and also move win the turnover battle the get out there and get it rolling. as a challenge. We didn’t overlook waiting for this moment to give the the Dores one step closer to Commodores have a good Richmond at all, but we also knew that fans something to cheer about. the six wins needed to become chance to spoil Saban’s first VH: And how about that interception on Alabama was coming in here Sept. 8. We feel like we already have our 12th bowl eligible. SEC game since coming the first play? Most people weren’t even in You know, it’s time to get it rolling man that’s been here and been waiting If Alabama fans aren’t back from the NFL. their seats yet. here, but the preparation in practice is to come out of the dogpen, so just sweating these Commodores, GH: It was crazy, our defensive just to go hard. Bottom line is whoever come out and get fired up ‘cause we’re maybe they should be. ■ coordinator sent a blitz, pretty much goes hardest and whoever makes the gonna be ready to go. www.insidevandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Friday, September 7, 2007 7 Commodores prepare Double trouble Kinsella twins thrilled to join “Coach Coveleskie was definitely a big part of coming to play soccer for Vanderbilt,” Molly for first true test women’s soccer program. Kinsella said. “We had been coached by her for (Olympic Development Program) and had a by will gibbons by david namm great experience.” Senior Sports Reporter Sports Reporter Entering into a soccer program with such high expectations for the upcoming season — let alone The beginning of this Twins in general have a tendency to a school with the reputation of academic rigor football season would be like overshadow each other. Whether one twin like Vanderbilt — has been a difficult process, but having your first exam of the outshines the other in academics, athletics or not one without progress. semester in your easiest class, fashion sense, the differences between them are “I realized during the first week of classes that then a week later having a test often scrutinized in the public eye. it is going to be a challenge to balance all of the in one of your tougher classes. A blatant exception to this rule happens to be demands of academics, soccer and having fun in The Commodores warmed on campus, and it can most often be found on the college, but I think I’m starting to get the hang of themselves up against soccer field. it,” Megan Kinsella said. Richmond. But Saturday, Molly and Megan Kinsella, freshmen on Upperclassman players have tried to ease the margin for error is much the soccer team, embraced the opportunity to the burden on the Kinsellas and the rest of the smaller. play together for four more years. Instead of freshmen, which does not go unnoticed or “Obviously, (the 41-17 outshining each other, their goal is to outshine unappreciated. victory over Richmond) wasn’t their opponents. “The upperclassmen have had a huge role perfect,” said coach Bobby “We considered it a priority to go to the same in the development so far because of all the Johnson. “I thought we did school because we thought it was in our best interest freshmen’s lack of experience. They have been some good things and reacted to play at the same place, but we told ourselves it great leaders both on and off the field,” Molly pretty well. We’re going to have mark humphrey / AP Photo wouldn’t be a deciding factor,” Molly Kinsella said. Kinsella said. “I feel really comfortable playing to play a whole lot better with Vanderbilt safety Reshard Langford is fired up for the Commodores’ Southeastern Confer- “It was important to decide individually so that we with them because they are always positive and the rest of our schedule. We ence opener Saturday against Alabama. were both happy with our decisions.” willing to help.” all know that. We’ll continue After being pursued by schools such as With the season underway, the twins have to work hard and see if we can the Crimson Tide. The spring in 2006, Bennett caught Memphis, Ole Miss, University of South Carolina been able to turn their attention to the playing improve everyday.” and summer workouts have set five balls for 45 yards and a and UAB, Vanderbilt stood out as the best fit for field, where they hope to continue developing The same holds true for the tone for the expectations of touchdown. To anyone who’s both of them. the standard of excellence of Vanderbilt Alabama, who, after trouncing Alabama football players. been watching, however, the “The deciding factor for me was the soccer. Western Carolina 52-6, “You didn’t really have a chemistry between Bennett combination of great soccer and a great school,” “We’ve set a team goal of making it to the Sweet faces its first Southeastern choice: you either finished or and quarterback Chris Megan Kinsella said. “There wasn’t just one thing 16 of the NCAA tournament,” Megan Kinsella Conference clash of the Nick- you finished,” said cornerback Nickson has greatly improved that made Vanderbilt my final decision, but a said. “Hearing the coaches and upperclassmen Saban era. The intensity steps Simeon Castille. “They in the past year. Alabama plays combination of everything.” be so committed to working towards this goal up for a team looking to start wouldn’t let you quit. There an aggressive 3-4 defense, One of the key points for both was the presence makes it easy to think we can get there if we work conference play on the right was a lot of running. One of but there is reason to have of coach Ronnie Coveleskie, who already had hard and, more importantly, work together. With foot. things they want us to learn confidence in Nickson’s ability experience coaching the two before they arrived this team and coaching staff, I’m confident that “When you play teams like is that you have to outwork to handle it. at Vanderbilt. we’ll do really well this year.” ■ this, your preparation has to your opponent, so they “I think it’s just maturing be supreme because they are a would simulate a lot of that in into an SEC quarterback as a well-coached team, they don’t training. I definitely think it starter,” Johnson said. “People make a lot of mistakes, and will pay off.” are much more sophisticated Vanderbilt Hustler picks the winners they have a lot of experience For Castille and his fellow in blitzing and zone blitzing. Matchups jarred amato (4-1) Will gibbons (4-1) glenna deroy (2-3) reeve hamilton (2-3) and a lot of confidence in their defensive backs, the focus has It’s just a tough job. I’m very Sports Editor Senior Sports Reporter Editor-in-Chief Opinion Editor scheme,” Saban said. “Our been on shutting down Earl pleased with the way he Alabama @ Vandy vandy vandy vandy vandy readiness to learn has to be Bennett. managed the games late last at a fever pitch right from the “Last year he didn’t really year and against Richmond. #9 Virginia Tech @ #2 lsu lsu lsu lsu beginning so that we’re going have a great game against us,” He had a wonderful game. If LSU to master what we can execute Castille said. “I thought we did he can continue to make that South Carolina @ #11 south carolina georgia georgia georgia and do the things we need to a pretty good job of containing kind of progress, I think the sky Georgia do and not make mistakes that him. Nonetheless, he is still is the limit.” would create an advantage for a really great receiver. We And for a Vanderbilt football #19 TCU @ #7 Texas tcu texas texas texas them.” are going to have to contain program trying to establish Notre Dame @ #14 Penn penn state penn state penn state penn state Although it is just Saban’s him. We are going to have to do itself as a winner, it’s games like State first year, the attitude has that all over again this year.” these that provide the chance already begun to change for In a 13-10 defeat at Alabama to make those steps. ■ Want to go to Law School? Network and get advice from... r
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Email [email protected] to register Early RSVP’s receive a gift card Plus Check Out the Career Center’s Law School Fair September 26 11:30-3:30pm in Student Life Center 8 Friday, September 7, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com lifelife index The Week Ahead Green never looked so good Britney, Exit/In isn’t the only party in town. Start ‘Green’ clothing becomes haute couture for the environmentally conscious. the year off with you still by olivia kupfer to create trendy knit pieces. The recycled cashmere is cashmere thread, something fresh like Life Staff Writer a material typically wasted in the manufacturing process, but which a night of stand-up can be recycled into stylish garments retailing for a fraction of the price comedy or a mid-day As members of a consumer society, we are inundated with messages of a 100-percent-cashmere garment. The line is fashionable, has been drive us play at the Darkhorse about the products we should buy and why we should buy them. worn by numerous Theater. For the last Among these are messages to save the environment by becoming celebrities, and is every half of the week, more environmentally bit as responsible as conscious. As your turning off the water ‘Crazy’ just camp out at the Ryman for all the fashion expert, I’m while brushing your by elizabeth middlebrooks shows there. here to tell you that teeth. Life Columnist there is a practical and The Avita line Friday 9/7 easy way to become includes shirts, Oops, Britney did it again. She Why not mix up your e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y dresses and tunics made another album, that is. usual party routine by friendly: buy “green” that are classic and The as yet untitled record has an heading down to Zanies fashion. comfortable yet also expected release date of Nov. 13, Comedy Club tonight? Green fashion used environmentally although two of the singles were Sheryl Underwood will to be as much of an responsible. Plus, the recently leaked on the Internet, be performing two enigma to me as it is to cashmere, silk and and one of them — “Gimme shows, one at 7:30 p.m. you, but for your sake, I bamboo knits are More” — just hit the radio. and another at 9:45 p.m. did some research and lightweight, which Multiple sources are calling Although the ticket price found green clothing means they’re perfect this Britney Spears’ “comeback” ($23) is a bit steep, there’s for today’s fashionista for warm weather. The album, but I’m pretty sure a lot nothing as priceless as a that is both responsible cuts of the garments of the public would be OK if she good laugh. and stylish. vary: some of the shirts just stayed away for a while. She What is green are simple staple knits, needs some R and R and maybe fashion? Green fashion some dresses boast some more time for her hair to Saturday 9/8 is the use of organically intricate detailing. Photo courtesy of LORETTA GLEN grow out. The Last Goodbye will grown or recycled fibers Either way, the cuts and clingy knit fabric flatter almost every figure and The only reason I’m even re- rock out at the Exit/In Photo courtesy of LORETTA GLEN to produce garments come in an array of colors. motely interested in hearing Brit- at 8 p.m as part of Next that are durable and Is there really any way to be more environmentally conscious and ney’s new record is to find out if Big Nashville. Spend environmentally friendly. For instance, organic cotton, one of the most stylish at the same time? I her split from Kevin Federline has your evening there to commonly used organic materials, is not sprayed with pesticide, and is think not. Avita’s message: done anything to turn her back see several other bands, considered durable, sustainable and obviously more earth-friendly. The “Luxury meets ecology.” toward the “…Baby One More including local favorite use of environmentally safe farming practices, such as using manure So why wear green Time” days — the days before she The Gabe Dixon Band. instead of synthetic fertilizers on cotton crops, also contributes to the fashion? With all the was, well, trashy. And before her A $30 cover gets you six health of the soil and our environment. options that exist today, life sucked. Anyone who ever said bands and a good night. As consumers who see only the finished product, we probably it’s socially irresponsible Justin Timberlake was bad for her But sorry, freshmen; the don’t appreciate the enormous volume of toxic by-products of the to buy clothing that is not was dead wrong. Dead. Wrong. show’s 21+. manufacturing process. Green fashion employs manufacturing environmentally friendly. Britney’s life with and (finally) procedures that reduce the amount of energy used to produce clothing. Green clothing is typically without K-Fed has been tumultu- Sunday 9/9 Green fashion also uses uncommon textiles, such as bamboo, recycled stereotyped as being more ous, to say the least. If you were Spend your Sunday silk and even hemp, that can be blended into other fabrics to produce expensive than regular ever so fortunate enough to see relaxing at a theater garments. While buying clothing made of recycled textiles may seem clothing, and many people “Britney & Kevin: Chaotic,” then matinee! At 3 p.m., the foreign to us, it’s not a new concept; companies like Patagonia, known do not necessarily believe you already have some idea of Darkhorse Theater will for its outdoors clothing, have been using recycled materials to create the environmental benefits what I’m talking about. And if you play host to “The Desire,” eco-friendly products for years. effectively outweigh the didn’t see it? Well, I’m glad there is about a successful Green fashion has even reached couture clothing, the forefront of monetary costs. But just still a sensible part of the popula- attorney whose world the fashion industry. For example, during last fall’s New York Olympus because we don’t see tion out there. is turned upside down Fashion Week, couture designers Oscar de la Renta and Diane von immediate benefits of Shortly after her marriage, Brit- when his cousin, a Katrina Furstenburg both sent eco-friendly designs down their runways. Other Photo courtesy of LORETTA GLEN buying green clothing ney gave birth to Sean Preston, survivor, takes refuge at contemporary clothing designers implore the use of organic and doesn’t mean those benefits don’t exist. If we don’t transform our then Jayden James not long after his East Hampton beach recycled materials. buying habits, the future of our environment will be grim. By wearing that. Less than two months later, house. Tickets are $15 at Amanda Shi, head designer of the Los Angeles-based clothing company green fashion, we can help secure a healthy environment for posterity she was filing for divorce. The the door but only $12 in Avita, has introduced natural fibers like bamboo and recycled cashmere and look stylish doing it. ■ divorce has entailed a custody advance. battle between the couple, about movie review which Gossip Girls said, “Oh joy, Monday 9/10 album review we get to sit on the edge of our Interested in seats for four more months while songwriting? The Blair ‘Death Sentence’ just a judge decides if these two kids School of Music begins The point of M.I.A.’s will go to their mentally unstable, a 15-week class this head-shaving, crotch-flashing Monday featuring a mother, or their money-grubbing, variety of speakers well cruel and unusual new album is gold-digging deadbeat father.” It’s known in the music a tough choice, really. world. Registration for punishment But my money’s on Britney. the full semester program nowhere to be found by michael young of training sequence where the the murderous beats. The glam- Why? Because she has some. is only $40. Call 322-7651 by katherine miller Asst Life Editor hero gains the skills necessary to Asst Life Editor disco Bollywood beat on “Jimmy” According to the New York Post, for info. fight his enemy. The director of Britney makes almost $738,000 Vigilante revenge flicks are is fantastic. It manages to be a “Death Sentence” seems to have I’m the mainstream music per month, while K-Fed makes kind of my thing. I like the idea of melancholy disco track that’s still Tuesday 9/11 overlooked this detail. listener that your music-geek friend about $738,000 less than that a good guy being wronged and pretty hot and somewhat radio Here’s your first of several Even so, it’s not unreasonable hates. I like my music accessible (even though Britney’s cough- taking matters into his own hands. acceptable. On “Come Around,” days at the Ryman: see to ask for a little suspension of and easy to understand. Throw in ing up about $20,000 per month Whether it’s stylistic (“Kill Bill”), the one track Timbaland is Pete Yorn take the stage disbelief, something I would some good beats and a fun rhythm, in spousal support). Basically, if over the top (“The Punisher”) featured on, the listener gets a with Crowded House have been more than willing to and I’m sold. So M.I.A.’s new album K-Fed wins custody of the chil- or shockingly realistic (“Man taste of what this album might and Liam Finn. Yorn just grant were the rest of the movie “Kala” — full of intense, migraine- dren, Britney is going to pay for on Fire”), as long as the movie have been had he been present released his first new not equally ridiculous. Halfway inducing beats and indecipherably everything. And if Britney gets involves one person shaping his throughout — a far better version album in three years, so through the film, the dialogue political lyrics — was a bit outside custody, she’ll still pay for ev- own destiny rather than relegating of the latest Nelly Furtado album. the show will likely be plummeted to the point where my musical realm. erything, which will probably the task to a faceless court system, In the interest of full disclosure, full of as yet unfamiliar every time a character opened M.I.A. is British artist and include K-Fed’s bus fare to his I find it intriguing. I will say “Boyz” and “Hussel” hits. Tickets are a spendy his mouth, I would instinctively Sri Lankan refugee Maya fast-food job. You can imagine my excitement, improved me after several listens. $40 to 45, but the show cringe. Arulpragasam “Kala” is the I do believe we’re all familiar then, when I first heard about If it were just a battle between should be well worth it. The story tries too hard to add follow up to “Arular,” which sold with Britney’s, um, crazy (and “Death Sentence.” Kevin Bacon ear-splitting beats and good ones, extra elements to a simple revenge over 130,000 copies in the United I don’t mean the song) spell, plays a middle-class father whose the album might grow on me. tale, making it feel bloated and States and channeled a Missy which involved shaving her Wednesday 9/12 son is murdered in a fit of senseless M.I.A., however, incorporates some unnecessary. A cliche subplot Elliot-like vibe. After her first head and doing a short stint in a Get some cab cash for gang violence. When the courts fail startling political elements that involving the younger son feeling album’s success, M.I.A. was slated Malibu rehab facility. She also at- your return to 5th Avenue to imprison the wrongdoer, Bacon pull the listener out of the album. overshadowed by the dead older to work with producer Timbaland tacked a photographer with an to see Ben Harper and is forced to gear up and dole out Take the track “Paper Planes” for one comes out of nowhere, making on her sophomore effort, but umbrella in early 2007, for which the Innocent Criminals some punishment of his own. example. A nod to The Clash, the for an awkward scene ending with unfortunately, she was denied a she apologized on her Web at the Ryman. Harper’s The problem with this movie is lilting track’s beat is the sound of the father cursing out his own son. visa into the U.S. site, saying, “I apologize to the signature mix of rock, that nearly every aspect of it is a gunfire and cash registers. Continuing this trend of This sent her to record “Kala” (paparazzi) for a stunt that was soul and funk promises lie. For the first 20 minutes, things Or “Mango Pickle Down River” misfires, the melodramatic music around the world — from London done four months ago regard- a great live show. Tickets seem to be going smoothly. The which features the rapping of feels out of place in every scene. to India to Jamaica — producing ing an umbrella. I was preparing range from $29.50 to tone is serious, and the dialogue children, who sound somewhat The opposite is also true, and an album The New York Times my character for a role in a movie 49.50. sounds natural. It’s when the like little boy soldiers. As M.I.A. sometimes, like during the chase called “electrifying.” Still, while where the husband never plays action starts to heat up that the beats you over the head with her mentioned above, I was aware of a it has been heralded an artistic his part so they switch places ac- Thursday 9/13 movie reveals itself for what it political messages, it’s hard to lack of music and wondered what accomplishment, it may not be a cidentally. I take all my roles very Make yourself at home truly is — a slasher film. Even that focus on the music. had happened to it. commercial smash. seriously and got a little carried and head back to the wouldn’t be too terrible if it were So, call me the ignorant music In every sense of the word, She kicks the album off with away. Unfortunately I didn’t get Ryman for a performance properly executed, but the way the fool as you will, but I can’t decipher “Death Sentence” is a mistake. “Bamboo Banga” which seems the part.” by Damien Rice. In case tone shifts is incredibly awkward. a point to “Kala.” It’s difficult to sympathize with kind of crazy-cool at first — like if Go figure. you live under a rock, Without revealing too much, I regret taking a utilitarian, the characters, the plot twists Timbaland were a British woman, My point is that the post-K-Fed his song “The Blower’s what should have been a short Dane Cook “I just wanna dance!” don’t work, and technical on crack in the jungle chanting Britney has a lot of work to do, Daughter” was a hit for evasion with Bacon dodging a view on anything reputable critics limitations, such as the music something about power. At both personally and professional- the “Closer” soundtrack, gang member turns into a far are deeming art, but what is the and strange cinematography, almost five minutes, however, the ly. Good for her for “coming back” and his most recent too long chase sequence that is listener supposed to do with this? make it impossible to extract any beat drags on and on until you’re (though I don’t think she was ever album “9” gives similar neither exciting nor believable. M.I.A. makes it perfectly clear that enjoyment from the botched fight having trouble seeing out your really gone … except maybe in a mellow and interesting Every time Bacon got in a fight, I her goal here is not simple profit. scenes. right eye. This seems to be a trend psychological way) with a new al- sounds. Tickets for this kept wondering how this graying Still, the album exists awkwardly Forget the gang members. of the album; on multiple tracks bum, but she really ought to give show range from $25 to corporate risk analyst was able between electronic dance rhythms Whoever gave this movie the green the beats do their best to kill you. herself a break. 45 and are going quickly. to go toe-to-toe with ripped and and political messages, and it won’t light deserves some serious capital Though not intended to be a I’m not asking her to “Gimme vicious thugs. Most movies of appeal to most people outside of punishment. ■ collection of hot singles, there that very specific niche. ■ More.” ■ this type would have some sort are a few that stand out despite www.insidevandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Friday, September 7, 2007 9 ...for the best in Each week the Hustler staff on-campus food will weigh in on a certain by ELIZABETH ROBIE, Life Staff Writer subject pertaining to arts and entertainment. This week, For most Vanderbilt students, eating at Rand night after night Food Gallery prides itself on serving healthy meals, the salad staffers and students choose is about as exciting as an 8 a.m. biology lab on a Friday morning. bar on Center Island offers health-conscious students a variety Fortunately, thanks to the of salad accessories that their most anticipated TV addition of the new dining are far tastier than those show. facility at The Commons, offered at Rand. And of students now have the course, for those of us who Glenna DeRoy reeve hamilton opportunity to expand are not so nutritionally Editor-in-Chief Opinion Editor their taste palates. Open inclined, Center Island “Private Practice” “House” for breakfast, lunch and also offers a dessert dinner most days, The station. Food Gallery provides Freshman Kristen sara gast Jarred Amato students with a pleasurable Godfrey said, “Even Managing Editor Sports Editor dining experience. The though having classes on “Nashville” “Lost” building itself is built with Peabody is a hassle, just high ceilings, clean lines knowing that as soon as Lisa guo Darcy Newell and large windows that class ends I can pop in brighten the entire facility. here for lunch makes the News Editor Life Editor Though The Commons trek from Branscomb that “House” “Grey’s Anatomy” dormitories are intended much easier. The food is so for the Class of 2012, The much better than at Rand, Food Gallery allows all and I love that everything Vanderbilt students to is so eco-friendly.” reap the benefits of The Another distinguishing Commons — especially feature of The Commons those living on Peabody. Center is its dedication douglas kurdziel diane floyd Even the quality of food to the environment. Junior Sophomore is unmatched anywhere Common Grounds, “South Park” “Grey’s Anatomy” on campus, and people a small coffee shop seem to be impressed by located in the same the menu. building, is a 24-hour ally gimple lindsey armstrong Sophomore Chip Robie coffee and snack shop. It Sophomore Senior said, “The food here is serves to-go sandwiches, “Grey’s Anatomy” “Grey’s Anatomy” much improved, and the drinks and a sampling of atmosphere makes you organic health food. The Matt Stein victoria ottuso forget that you’re in a majority of the products Junior Freshman cafeteria.” are biodegradable or Tired of the soggy made from recycled “Prison Break” “Grey’s Anatomy” pizza at Rotiki? The Food products. Gallery’s Brick Oven The Commons Dining station is a haven for the Center is a new step Next week, staffers will choose their pizza connoisseur. Made for Vanderbilt and will from scratch, the pizzas hopefully spur the entire favorite Kanye West song. Readers are and pastas available at campus to focus more lunch are like cheap plane attention on health and also invited to weigh in by e-mailing tickets to Italy. Nikki Okoro / The Vanderbilt Hustler recycling. An innovative the Life editor at vibe@vanderbilthus- Besides Brick Oven, The Food Gallery boasts three other center, The Commons is making all students jealous of next stations: The Grill, Center Island and Chef’s Table. The Grill serves year’s freshman class. tler.com burgers, chicken and sandwiches while Chef’s Table is the source “If only I had deferred a year,” joked freshman Erin Loeb as he of made-to-order stir-fry and other such entrees. And while The sat down to a burger. ■ art monday Black Cultural Center sunday on the patio on the patio (2 for 1 specials) showcases diverse art for (2 for 1 specials) pizza & draft pizza & draft ntn poker seating @ 7pm cultural development (–win prizes–) by elizabeth robie pieces from as far as way as Ghana and as nearby as Life Staff Writer Atlanta, Ga, One of the highlights of the collection are the several works from Charlie Palmer, an artist sunday – thursday drink specials Interested in seeing art displayed on campus? whose painting “We Are All from One” leaps out 4 - 7pm You may be surprised to know that some of the among the other works. $1 off all bottle & draft beer $3 off house wines most interesting and thought-provoking art isn’t He depicts influential black Americans $ $ $ held in one of the many on-campus galleries, throughout history, such as John Coltrane and 2 off all liquor drinks 5– 6 martini specials but instead, in the hall of Martin Luther King Jr., both the Bishop Joseph Johnson of whom can be found in Black Cultural Center. To the BCC. many students, the BCC is a The collection even celebratory and educational features art from Vanderbilt outlet for black students on students. reservations: 615.577.2262 campus. Dobson’s eclectic vision (BANA) However, under the leads viewers down a we accept Vandy Dining card leadership of Director Frank narrow hallway, concluding with Vandy ID 1910 belcourt avenue, nashville, tn a randy E. Dobson Jr. and Assistant with several large black- Online Reservations: cabananashville.com Director Jeff S. King, the and-white photographs of rayburn restaurant BCC has become a strong black history at Vanderbilt. presence on campus, aiding Among the pictures is and influencing students of a shot of Perry Wallace, a all ethnicities. scholarship athlete who In 1984 the center was became the first black varsity Sunset Grill dedicated in memory of the basketball player in the first black student admitted to Southeastern Conference. Voted Nashville’s Vanderbilt, Joseph Johnson, Other photographs include who entered the school in the first black student in 1954. Though the original Vanderbilt’s ROTC program Best wine list and mission has largely remained as well as pictures of the same, King says the center “We Are All from One” — Charlie Palmer Vanderbilt’s history in the Best late night eats is “growing with Dobson’s vision.” civil rights movement. ~ Nashville Scene Oct. 12, 2006 According to King, the BCC has three primary Because Nashville has such a rich history in the goals: First and foremost is the development of all fight for civil rights, the BCC has utilized the city students by assisting them in academics and other in its quest to attract distinguished speakers for its pursuits. Second, the center hopes to make an unique lecture series. impact in the broader community by mentoring Though the speakers are somewhat sporadic, the and tutoring students at Nashville public schools Living History Luncheon Series and Distinguished and by working with the YMCA. Finally, Dobson Lecture Series feature black icons from Nashville and King hope their efforts give students of all and around the country. Past speakers have backgrounds a glimpse into black culture through included Angela Davis, legendary former member the visual and performance arts. of the Black Panther Party, noted author Kevin Upon entering the BCC, one is immediately Powell, and Buck O’Neil, the first black coach in struck by the contrast between the case of Aboriginal Major League Baseball. masks and indigenous African art and the modern King said he likes to “pick the pockets of obscurity” space in which the art is displayed. Light pours by exposing the untold stories in history at the BCC. through large glass windows flanking the vibrant Nashville provides the BCC with endless gallery, comprised of pieces Dobson has collected opportunities to celebrate racial diversity. Through wi-fi friendly • A Randy Rayburn Restaurant in hopes of enhancing student development. King lectures, community service and the arts, Dobson 615.386-food (3663) • 2001 Belcourt Ave., Nashville chuckles as he admits “there isn’t an exact science” and King are expanding the influence of the center, Lunch: Tues. - Fri. Dinner: 7 nights per week, including late nite in choosing the art, but Dobson has a specific taste hoping to broaden the presence of black history [email protected] • A Randy Rayburn Restaurant and travels around the world to find art, choosing through the placement of art all over campus. ■ 10 Friday, September 7, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com FUNFUN && GAMESGAMES

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