Freshman Nathaniel Horadam TODAY’S WEatHER In the fashion world, The Commodores seek gives his top 10 predictions green is the new black … to spoil Nick Saban’s for the NFL season… For more, see Life, page 8 For more, see Opinion, page 4 first game in the SEC … For more, see Sports, page 6 Isolated T-Storms, 93/71 Extended forecast, page 2 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.