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VerThe Vanderbilt Hustler’s Arts su & Entertainment Magazine s MARCH 31—APRIL 6, 2010 VOL. 48, NO. 10 THE BEST OF (OUTSIDE) THE Vanderbubble Noshville BEST BRUNCH The Versus Staff award Noshville the esteemed honor of “Best Brunch” in the Vandy scene. The vegetable omelette served with the deli’s sig- nature hashbrowns makes weekend brunch at Noshville a Northeastern blessing for all of our students, New Yorkers and Nashvillians alike.

Check out page 9 for more “Best Of” picks. MARGARET FENTON / VSC Media Services

Fringe fanatics, rejoice! One of spring’s hottest trends, page 8

PLACES TO GO, PEOPLE TO SEE THURSDAY, APRIL 1 FRIDAY, APRIL 2 THURSDAY, APRIL 3 The Regulars Seven Mary Three & — Wildhorse Train — Ryman Auditorium The Long Players perform ’s ‘Outlandos D’Amour’ Saloon Over the course of 15 years, Train has unleashed a solid list of — Mercy Lounge THE RUTLEDGE The Wildhorse Saloon is set to receive a heavy dose of ‘90s alt-rock heartbreaking classics. When was the last time you listened to the All you need to know about the Long Players is that they are the best 410 Fourth Ave. South 37201 782-6858 this Thursday night as Seven Mary Three and Marcy Playground take gorgeous “Drops of Jupiter” and didn’t shed a tear or two in happiness? cover in the business, gaining national notoriety with features by the stage. Most famous for their smash-hit song “Cumbersome,” NPR Radio and in The Associated Press. They perform classic When was the last time you heard “Meet Virginia” and didn’t catch THE MERCY LOUNGE/CANNERY Seven Mary Three (or 7M3) were fi rst formed in 1992 and have yourself falling in love with that vixen Virginia. When was the last time live in their original sequence, and hearing them play is second only BALLROOM toured and recorded relentlessly since, though they have not retained you listened to “Calling All Angels” and didn’t feel inspired to soar to hearing the original band itself. Now picture for a moment seeing 1 Cannery Row 37203 the initial popularity they once enjoyed. Marcy Playground are also through the clouds in pure bliss? Exactly. I wouldn’t suggest missing them the Police play at Mercy Lounge this Saturday, and get excited, because 251-3020 on the bill tonight, bringing their darker, sound to Nashville. play their latest chart-topping single “Hey, Soul Sister” at the Ryman that’s just what you’ll get. “Outlandos d’Armour” (translation: Outlaws While you may not know many of their songs, at least check them this Friday. of Love) is the Police’s stellar 1978 debut and is considered by many to BLUEBIRD CAFE out to hear perennial favorite “.” ($30 — $47, 8 p.m., 116 Fifth Avenue N.) be their most direct and accessible release. Police classics like the good 4104 Hillsboro Road 37215 ($17.50 — $50, TBA, 120 2nd Avenue N.) girl gone bad story “Roxanne” and two reggae-rock tracks “Can’t Stand 383-1461 Bret Michaels — Wildhorse Saloon Losing You” and “So Lonely” are highlights off the 10-track record. EXIT/IN King Khan and the Shrines — Exit/In Don’t you want to see that dude with the fl ame decal cowboy hat and ($15, 9 p.m., 1 Cannery Row) 2208 Elliston Place 37203 Want to see a weird show? Like, really bizarre? Drop by the Exit/In black eyeliner who starred in VH1’s redneck reality show knockoff of the 321-3340 this evening where King Khan and the Shrines are set to bring their Bachelor tearing it up at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon? If that doesn’t — Ryman Auditorium own brand of psychedelic garage-rock to the stage. As the venue sound appealing to you I totally understand, but recall that Bret Michaels Although Texas-born singer- Robert Earl Keen has gained a STATION INN describes the band, “Typically King Khan is scantly clad, and the was also the lead singer of the legendary glam rock band Poison a million tight following among traditional fans, folk music fans 402 12th Ave. South 37203 overwhelming frontman. His performances feature a cheerleader, years ago. That should at least give him some cred. He will be playing all and the college radio crowd, he is the most successful artist that many 255-3307 and a mixture of instrumentation.” For a show like this, the best one his hits including “Talk Dirty to Me,” “Nothing But a Good Time” and, of Americans have never heard. But this guy has been all over the place. can possibly do is to expect the unexpected. course, the timeless classic “Every Rose Has its Thorn.” His songs have been recorded by the likes of , , THE BASEMENT ($12 in advance, $15 day of, 9 p.m., 2008 Elliston Place) ($35/$65/$100, 7:30 p.m., 120 Second Avenue N.) the Dixie Chicks, and , and he has appeared 1604 Eighth Ave. South 37203 on Playboy Magazine and Men’s Journal and performed on “Late Night 254-1604 Midlake — Mercy Lounge Evergreen Terrace — Rocketown with Conan O’Brien” and “The Today Show.” Keen plays to consistently Boasting a collection of accomplished jazz musicians, Midlake is F. SCOTT’S RESTAURANT AND Although their name comes from the street where The Simpsons claim sold out shows for audiences that sometimes number as many as 25,000. JAZZ BAR as multilayered and textured as they come, inciting comparisons residence, don’t be deceived — Evergreen Terrace is a melodic hardcore His melodies are instantly memorable and his songs are characters in 2210 Crestmoor Road 37215 to everyone from to the Local Natives to . band hailing from Jacksonville, Fla. The fi ve-piece band has been tearing themselves. In “Mr. Wolf and Mama Bear,” subversive Animal Farm 269-5861 Regardless of who they sound like to you, the Mercy Lounge sums it up for over a decade, led by singer Andrew Carey and his ferocious criminals carry out their schemes to the tune of Keen’s guitar playing. If up their sound best: “Every once in a while, a band comes along that screamed vocals with guitar/vocalist Craig Chaney backing him up with you call yourself a country fan, check him out. SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY undoubtedly evokes something special. You don’t know what the clean singing and catchy guitar riffs. With their vicious combination of ($30, 8 p.m., 116 Fifth Avenue N.) CENTER elusive ingredient is, but you are certain that they belong set apart melodic hardcore, metal and punk roots, Evergreen Terrace has attained 1 Symphony Place 37201 from amongst the crowd of musical peers in which they lay.” a devoted following and toured the world alongside the hardcore elite Awake! Awake! w/ The Max and more — Exit/In 687-6500 ($12 in advance, $14 day of, 9 p.m., 1 Cannery Row) including like Rise Against, Hatebreed and Circa Survive. Exit/In has put together a killer night of music this Saturday. Birthed in nearby Murfreesboro, Buddyhollywood.com said of this Awake! Awake!, 3RD AND LINDSLEY ($12, 6 p.m., 401 Sixth Avenue S.) 818 Third Ave. South 37210 Pnuma Trio — 12th and Porter “they rely on a combination of sweat-equity artistry, fi nger-on-the- 259-9891 Prepare to have your mind blown. Out of Memphis, Tenn., the Pnuma Shelly Fairchild and The People — Mercy Lounge pulse songwriting and powerful live performances to make their point.” Trio brings an unprecedented energy and excitement to the stage, This Mississippi-born singer/songwriter draws her infl uence from a wide Captivating and emotionally charged, this band is sure to please. Be sure CAFE COCO combing electronic, jazz, , and hip-hop into one frenetic live range of artists: from to , to Elvis, to check out The Max, a band who draws their name from “one of the 210 Louise Ave. 37203 package. While the name may not yet be at the forefront of your Aerosmith to Lauren Hill. The result is a style that is a mixture of pop, greatest children’s books ever written, ‘Where The Wild Things Are.’” 321-2626 minds, the Trio has shared the stage with such big name talent as The rock, rhythm & blues and soul. Shelly’s powerful voice was recognized An amalgamation of a number of other Nashville area bands, they live Biscuits, Lotus and Michael Franti. Dubbed by some critics the by Sony/BMG in 2003 and her fi rst record was released by Columbia in to have fun and were born to jam. Demanding attention like an angry “music of the future,” be sure to catch the Pnuma Trio in this small, May of 2005 which included the singles “You Don’t Lie Here Anymore,” child, The Max are ready to take it to the max. Also performing will be intimate setting and let yourself be carried away. “Tiny Town” and “Kiss Me” Ali Paine, Quinton Parker and Kimberly Quinn. ($15, 9 p.m., 114 12th Avenue N.) ($10, 8 p.m., 1 Cannery Row) ($6, 9 p.m., 2208 Elliston Place)

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Versus This morning, I made a bad choice. Usually, that second clause is Magazine preceded by “last night.” This week, I decided to switch things up. Something strange got into me. I have my suspicions as to what this EDITORIAL BOARD “something” may be. It may be the same reason The Pub was out of fruit sides last night (hell no, I am not eating those fries this week) and the Editor-in-Chief same reason you have no hope at fi nding portable refrigeration in the Avery Spofford greater Nashville area if you wanted to go camping or fi shing this weekend: formal. Life Editor Generally, I sleep until at least noon. I have trouble making it to my 1 Chris McDonald p.m. class. On the weekends I’ll lie in bed until 2 or 3 p.m.; one Sunday I Culture Editor slept until 6 p.m. Matt Shelton The point of this is that this morning, voluntarily, without any prodding or poking from my mother (usually required to get me out of bed for Entertainment Editor 1. any occasion ranging from a dentist appointment to a catastrophic fi re Charlie Kesslering consuming our home), I got up, put on sneakers and went jogging. Music Editor I thought this would be refreshing. I thought wrong. As I said, something Grant Darwin strange got into me. No hangover compares to the unpleasantness of this phenomenon that people call a “morning run.” It seems rather masochistic Fashion Editor to willingly participate in this sort of thing. Rather than feeling perky and Lauren Junge ready for my fi rst class, conveniently scheduled at 1 p.m. (oh, yes, this “morning run” took place at 11 a.m. Don’t judge, it was technically still 2. 3. morning), I got back to my dorm and immediately fell asleep on my fl oor. I Art Director later migrated to my bed and was promptly late for class. At least it didn’t Matt Radford buck my routine too hard. Some of you say you like this sort of thing. My suitemates and I think Designers you are all lying fi nks. You might look better than us for it, but lying fi nks, Irene Hukkelhoven nonetheless. What are these so-called “endorphins”?! Is that the same Kat Miller thing you get from using methamphetamines? If so, drugs seem like an Marketing Director easier and less painful route, although I can’t recommend either. George Fischer Girls spend more time painting coolers than they do on weeks’ worth of class reading (I mean, that isn’t even an exaggeration, I should really Advertising Manager think of a better hyperbole). I turned down Pub French fries. Perhaps Carolyn Fisher most drastically, my suitemate hasn’t touched a handle of vodka that she’s VSC Director 4. put in our freezer “for formal.” Formal weekend makes us girls do crazy Chris Carroll things. Don’t let exercise be one of them. 1. Hannah Gonzales, Lauren Maley, Gabriella Assistant VSC DiCarlo, Edward Skinner, Kathryn Sargent, Directors Clare Humphrey, Anne Hopkins, Caity Daniels Jeff Breaux and Nicole Gayda 2. Jack Butler and Nick Paige Clancy Marino on the front lawn of Kappa Sigma Journalism Fellow 3. Samantha Koches, Lauren Robinson and Erin Prah Cameron Pastrick at Rippy’s 4. Fraternity and sorority members on the Sigma Chi lawn after Derby Days fl ag football.

Words to live by in seventeen syllables Horoscopes Springtime is like a

Girlfriend: As it gets hotter, ARIES 3/21–4/19 There’s more and more work. While listening to your 4th drunken voicemail form your formal date, you will fi nally realize what your friends have been telling you all along: “Sometimes a ‘no’ now saves a lot of ‘nos’ later.”

TAURUS 4/20–5/20 If you look down on Now that St. Patty’s day is over, stop wearing green every day. Day fratting, get your ass out GEMINI 5/21–6/21 Of Towers and join. Now that baseball season has started, look up when you are walking to the gym. It’ll prevent any unnecessary injury.

CANCER 6/22–7/22 When life gives you lemons, garnish a hard drink.

LEO 7/23–8/22 You will appoint yourself Mayor of Burgertown and OVERHEARD excommunicate anyone who refuses cheese on his or her burger. VIRGO 8/23–9/22 Some people on this campus just don’t think If your cooler doesn’t look like the Sistine Ceiling, he will be very before they speak. Sometimes we are lucky disappointed. enough to overhear what they say. LIBRA 9/23–10/22 Fight back against your “Urge to Herbal.” Herbal-ling too much Compiled from the Facebook group “Overheard at Vanderbilt” will make you go blind.

SCORPIO 10/23–11/21 Vandy Girl: “So my mom told me that I had to Reduce your gas emissions. Don’t eat at Blue Corn Cocina. like, marry rich...” SAGITTARIUS 11/22–12/21 Invent a secret handshake with your econ professor. It will get you Drunk girl in Branscomb: “Is being blond a a guaranteed A. prerequisite for being a stripper?” Guy: “It’s a pretty good start.” CAPRICORN 12/22–1/19 Looking for love in all the wrong places? Try Stapleton 1428.

Vandy Girl: “The only teacher I’m infatuated with, AQUARIUS 1/20–2/18 I’m currently dating.” Skip class on Friday. Everybody’s doing it.

Guy 1: “Dude, why are you so dressed up?” PISCES 2/19–3/20 There are things that one still shouldn’t do, no matter how badly Guy 2: “I passed out in this last night. one may want to go to formal.

Sorority girl 1: “I’ve got to start getting ready for formals, I signed up for tanning today and I’ve been doing crunches” Sorority girl 2: “Yeah, I’ve decided just shots, no more beer.” Sorority girl 1: “... Oh, I always do that.” Versus • March 31—April 6, 2010 • 3 CULTURE Easter: A weekend respite Vanderbilt student, the long ight brings with it all the random relatives STUART BRYAN or home is well worth it, as whose names you’ve forgotten (or Staff Writer Easter serves a variety of important would care to forget) and reminds you After countless weekends of purposes. just how strange your cousins are. shotgunning beers, pounding back First, Easter allows some quality time And, most importantly, with Easter mixed drinks and getting generally with the folks, who will hopefully take comes heaping plates of hot, succulent trashed, it’s always a good call to the good gesture of you traveling all food. For students sick of Rand, the snag a few days’ rest to recharge your the way home to heart and thus forgive Pub and Quiznos, Easter acts as a batteries. What better time to do it you for the $800 bar tab you’ve racked second Thanksgiving, reminding us than on Easter? up over the past nine Thursdays. Next, of just how delicious food can actually Although Easter is a Christian Easter provides ample opportunity to taste. holiday celebrating the resurrection advise your younger sibling on what So take my advice; head home this of Jesus, the integration of the Easter a horrible decision attending Duke or Easter and enjoy a short break from Bunny and Easter egg hunts into the Emory over Vanderbilt would be and the normal weekend debauchery. Or cultural mainstream has made Easter also reminding your older siblings how at least head to your Nashville friend’s a holiday celebrated by Christians stupid they were to have gone to Duke house to eat his food and meet an BlissfullyDomestic.com and non-Christians alike. For the and Emory. Like most holidays, Easter attractive cousin or two.

'Taking the sex out of books' with electronic reading

ALEXIS TABAK about Dickens or Hemingway because electronic reading from . The popularity Apple has announced the reading still have the same Staff Writer does not mean that reading has become so easy. The trend of this concept soared as iPad, which will be released charm as regular books? Those of us born in the late is dead. In fact, just the started with the Amazon Barnes and Noble created April 3rd and may be the Michael Tamblyn, CEO of ’80s and early ’90s remember opposite. Kindle. The their Barnes and best electronic reading Booknet, fears that electronic growing up with parents, There is in fact a lack of Noble Nook. device yet. The iPad is part reading has taken the sexiness teachers and educators recreational reading for smartphone and part laptop out of books. Furthermore, becoming increasingly the average young person, computer. While the iPad he claims “No one holding concerned that reading was but that does not mean that is not primarily focused on a Kindle at Starbucks gets dead and was instead replaced people are no longer reading. reading, it still includes the asked for her phone number.” with rap, television and crack The issue is, there are Apple application iBooks I believe that the iPad will cocaine. I always took serious problems with the physical and book publishers Simon solve Mr. Tamblyn’s concerns offense to these accusations concept of the book: They and Shuster, Penguin Books, because of its sleek look — it because they implied that our take a long time to read, they Harper Collins and others looks less like a machine than generation was super cial take up space and they are Kindle have signed on to publish the Kindle does, which will and not intelligent, when in expensive. As an attempt to is an books solely for the iPad. hopefully keep matchmaking fact the opposite is true. Just correct these problems, the electronic So, what does this mean at Starbucks alive. In the because today’s average group Additionally, Apple literary world has moved to device that for the future of books? Does meantime, enjoy reading of 20-something-year-olds created its iBookstore, which electronics. Now, more than allows readers to download electronic reading allow however you like, because are no longer interested in is essentially the same concept ever, the numbers of young thousands of books, readers to get lost in the pages in my book (pun intended) late night coffee discussions as the Kindle. Most recently, people reading have shot up magazines, articles and blogs of a story? Does electronic reading is always sexy.

Microsoft Surface: Beer garden: From the future to you Going Rogue KEVIN JOHNSON JOSEPH AGUIRRE Staff Writer be placed on other objects, Guy has a strong, ironic When you think of and then convey information Staff Writer following among former the future, the Microsoft that can be read by the I’ve recently realized Deadheads across the Surface is what you picture. Surface. A tag on the bottom that, as a beer drinker, I’m coast. It’s a heavy Disneyland agrees and put of your glass will pull up the becoming more and more beer and the avor, like one of the interactive devices information on your drink like my father each day. But, that of all Rogues, is quite into its Tomorrowland when you place it on the then again, why the hell biting, but a few are always exhibit. While the device Surface. Soon enough, you not? The old guy knows r e f r e s h i n g l y looks like a table, it does could sit down at a restaurant his liquid bread and all of stimulating to much more than provide food and order your meals on the his recommendations are the taste buds. eating support. Essentially, Surface, ask for re lls, and delicious. Here’s The Morimoto the Surface is a large-scale when you are ready to pay his latest: beers were, in touch screen which can you can throw your credit Rogue Dead fact, created by interact with objects placed cards onto the Surface and Guy Ale. the great Iron on it. For example, it allows have your meal paid for all The Rogue Chef himself, a user to place his or her right there. family of Masaharu Tickets on sale now at all outlets, Kroger, Microsoft phone anywhere The way that the Surface beers has a Morimoto. the Ryman Box Office, ryman.com or (800) 745-3000 on the Surface with no wired allows so much interaction pretty good The Soba connection, and the phone with objects that are on it is story. The Wheat Ale, can sync with the Surface. its input device. It works by company was Imperial Pictures you took from last shining a near-infrared light started in the Pilsner and night will immediately be on the tabletop which, when late ’80s as the Black Obi shown on the Surface, where an object is put on the table, brainchild of re ect the you can interact with or send bounces off to several infrared two former chef’s cooking them off to friends. cameras and is then sensed f r a t e r n i t y p h i l o s o p hy What enables the Surface by the computer. Right now men at and are culinary to interact with other objects the Microsoft Surface is only Oregon. Living the adventures in and of are the optical tags. They can being sold to retailers such ultimate bro dream, they themselves. Be like my dad as Harrah’s Casinos opened a sixty-seat pub and savor these bold brews, and Starwood on the banks of a river preferably with a hearty Hotels. Lucky for us, and experimented with burger or some barbecue to however, the price microbrewing. The results complement the beer. is said to drop from have been diverse, from a I leave you with a quote the current $12,500 challenging Mocha Porter from one of ’s  nest in the next couple to a zesty Chipotle Ale. The Prime Ministers. “Always of years to make a avors in Rogue’s lineup remember that I have taken consumer version offer a bold representation more out of alcohol than feasible. Soon of the American West, but alcohol has taken out of me.” enough the Microsoft my personal favorites are Cheers to you, Winston, and Surface may the Dead Guy Ale and the to you, my tasteful reader. transition from the Morimoto series of brews. With these words in mind, house of the future Crafted in honor of El Dia go forth and  nd the Rogue Espaciogeek.net to your own. de los Muertos, the Dead in you. 4 • March 31—April 6, 2010 • Versus entertainment "Award-winning" blogging, Kade Style jack manire as the Kade Scale. On this scale, absurd person that a lot of people and fame comes Saff Writer 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit have theorized that his life is an from people Arthur Kade is a blogger who Issue cover model Bar Rafaeli is elaborate piece of performance (this ruggedly quit his job as a financial advisor rated as a 7, Heidi Klum as an 8 art or marketing. (What does it say h a n d s o m e a little over a year ago in order to who isn’t date-worthy and the about our society that whenever writer included) become a successful actor. His blog, description for the 6 and under somebody acts like an idiot with who read his ArthurKade.com, follows what catergory simply says “Not worth the spotlight on them, other people blog because Kade refers to as “The Journey” listing or discussing.” In a recent think they’re performance artists or he acts like to become a famous actor and entry, he discusses meeting actress marketing geniuses?) a ridiculous celebrity. Neither of these traits Shannon Elizabeth and rates her Another common criticism of person and make Kade especially interesting to the hundredths-place as an 8.22. Kade is that he just wants to be e m b a r r a s s e s — what makes his blog an absolute In case you couldn’t figure this out, a celebrity and that he doesn’t himself in a must-read is his completely absurd he’s a tremendous misogynist. And particularly care how he does it. public forum. level of confidence and total lack last, but not least, every single entry This is a criticism that is probably In that sense, self-awareness, because the two on his blog ends with a quote. From true. He posts videos of his acting his blog is sort combine to form possibly the himself. at the end of many posts, and he’s of similar to best unintentional comedy on In most entries he describes horrendously bad. But, perplexingly, MTV’s “Jersey the internet. Basically, Kade is the himself as an award-winning as time goes on and his blog gets Shore;” people poster boy for the word “douche.” author (he recently signed a book more exposure, he keeps getting are entertained He refers to himself in the third deal) and also an Emmy and Oscar more and more opportunities to by other people arthurkade.com person almost exclusively, either award-winning actor. He has never become famous. He’s currently in making themselves look stupid for the truth. The blog is hilarious by his name or as “The Brand” written anything outside of his talks to start filming a reality show everyone else to see, and that’s a (accidentally), and if you like (his self-imposed nickname). He blog, and his two biggest acting about his life and he’s working on weird trend in American culture. thinking about big picture pop uses the phrase “Kade Style” to roles have been as a non-speaking writing his book. In the words of When you think about it, there’s culture trends it’s an interesting describe basically everything he extra in an episode of “Gossip Girl” famed director Kevin Smith, “In something malicious about taking case to examine. When you get a does. (There was a two week period and getting slightly humiliated in a Hollywood, you just kind of fail enjoyment in things like Kade‘s few minutes, go to ArthurKade. earlier this year where I’m pretty Borat-style interview by a comedian upwards.” If all he really wants is blog. Kade isn’t funny to read com and get a glimpse inside the sure I said “Killin’ it Kade Style” on the show “La La Land.” He fame, he may be reaching his goal. because he’s a funny person — life of possibly the most outrageous in every single conversation I had). doesn’t even have an IMDb page, Kade is a fascinating person to he’s funny to read because he person in America. Also, do it so I He rates women on a 1— 10 scale but he somehow already thinks he’s think about, just not for the reasons thinks he’s God’s gift to Earth, finally have someone with whom that he, unsurprisingly, refers to a successful actor. Kade is such an he thinks. Most of his publicity and nothing could be further from to talk about this site.

Spring into new movies: Alex GOldberg the Endorsement Staff Writer Preview Reviews 'Toy Story 3' I know, it’s too late for Pixar to add another installment to the “Toy Story” franchise. If they were going to make a third movie, they should’ve done it seven years ago. Plus, after the great disappointment that was “Toy Story 2,” wouldn’t it make more sense for the studio to just go ahead and make “Wall-E 2”? However, one look at this trailer will make you feel nostalgic enough to count down the days until this movie comes out like it’s “Hot Tub Time Machine.” The film’s premise is that Andy, the owner of Woody and Buzz, has finally grown up and is heading off to college. One day — likely while he’s chilling by the pool slamming back Natties with his bros — his mom secretly takes all of his toys to the neighborhood day care. What ensues is a desperate attempt by the toys to get back to Andy before he leaves for college. HBO.com Pixar has found a way to relate to its original fan base from 1995, since deciding what to do with all of our old toys after high school graduation is 'How To Make It in America:' a dilemma many of us recently had to deal with. In all honesty, the trailer brought me back to my childhood and made me want to see this movie Bromance at its finest — if only to allow me two hours away from my busy life of papers, tests nikki bogopolskaya and interviews and remember what life was like when I was six years old. Staff Writer Plus, with every voice coming back, including , Tim Allen, Joan For those of us who feel like it’s been a while since television Cusack and Don Rickles, “Toy Story 3” is sure to be a summer hit. thevoyeurs.files.wordpress.com has featured a truly bro-mantic, fun to watch, and easy to follow program (come on, “Lost,” “House,” “Flash Forward,” etc. — we shouldn’t have to SparkNote your episodes), “How To Make It In '' America” comes as much needed relief. Fans of “Entourage” have Last time we saw Aldous Snow, in “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” he was been raving about HBO’s new comedy, produced by the same drunkenly poking fun at movies about evil cell phones and the ridiculousness men who brought us E, Drama, Johnny, Vinny and, of course, Ari that is Tommy Bahama. Apparently he did have an alcohol problem, and that Gold. A collaboration between Rob Weiss and Mark Wahlberg sets the hilarity in “Get Him to the Greek.” of “Entourage” and newcomer Ian Edelman, “How To Make It In Aaron Green () is an intern trying to prove himself in the record America” gives viewers the storyline they never got from Vincent business. His boss (P. Diddy) orders him to fly to England and bring back Chase and company — the struggle that came before their success. Aldous Snow to play an anniversary show at the Greek Theatre. The task “How To Make It” follows twenty-something Ben Epstein (a sounds simple enough, except Snow now loves partying more than Lindsay modestly gorgeous Bryan Greenberg) and comedic sidekick Cam Lohan and Hilton combined. Green has trouble getting Snow away Calderon (new talent Victor Rasuk) through the boroughs of New from the party scene and eventually gets sucked into the rock star lifestyle York City, where those who aim to make it in America so frequently like a more intense version of “Almost Famous.” start out. Ben and Cam live in Brooklyn, work in Manhattan, hustle The promising performances by comedic gurus Jonah Hill and Russell in Queens and occasionally get themselves in trouble in the Bronx. Brand make this movie a must-see. Anyone who loved “Forgetting Sarah The two aspiring entrepreneurs try plan after plan to make a name filmtotaal.nl Marshall” should revisit ’s universe after looking at this preview. for themselves (and a considerable buck) in New York’s fashion world. Whether selling (bootlegged) purses and (stolen) leather jackets or buying three thousand dollars worth of uncut denim for their dream of a jean collection, Ben and Cam are refreshingly honest and incredibly likable. Rasuk plays the best friend with ease — he’s charming, the quintessential wingman and always cooking Why I don't watch 'Lost' up a new scheme for the two to embark on. As Ben, Greenberg may be a tad whiny and slow on the uptake at times, but a bat of his alex goldberg “Who’s the Boss?” green eyes and his casual swagger cajole the viewer into wishing him Staff Writer on Hulu. the best nonetheless. Supporting characters include Cam’s cousin The whole idea behind “Lost” was In addition, I like Rene (Luis Guzman) as the eternal loan shark, Rachel (Lake Bell) a whole lot more interesting before the idea of sitting as the confused and confusing ex-girlfriend and David (Eddie Kay I saw “Cast Away.” While watching on an airplane and Thomas) as the mama’s boy who made it big — minor characters on people adapt to life being stranded not worrying about the show offer not only amusing side-plots but create a believable on an island sounds interesting, Tom it crashing on a and exhilarating world for the two main actors. Hanks and Robert Zemeckis make a desert island … that The acting on the show is undoubtedly realistic and well- valid point — it is no more interesting happens to move … supported, but the true stars are not just the actors — “How To than people talking to a volleyball for at some point in the Make It In America” makes a considerable and successful effort to hours. future … with aliens integrate music into the show and introduce viewers to new artists. While I understand that to some on board … and a Each thirty minute episode has a set list of at least 10 to 15 songs, viewers “Lost” is “a phenomenon” beverage cart full of ranging from hip-hop (theme song “I Need A Dollar” by and “there will never be a show like it Bud Light. The show has rapidly made it to the most-played on my iTunes), to hipster again,” I speak out for all the students has just gotten too favorites such as Pete Yorn, Hot Chip and the Shout Out Louds, to who are counting down the days until ridiculous. Based on wallpapers.celebritydesktop.com classic jams by Aqua and and sweet new tunes by unheards May when this trend is over. I did the conversations I have overheard, to share his own ideas in the middle such as Caution Cat, The Superhumanoids, The Mary Jane Girls try “Lost.” I watched the first three I would not be surprised if Matthew of a tense episode. It’s about as bad and many more. I’ve made a habit of checking the shows’ incredibly episodes, in fact. I dedicated three Fox pulls a Bob Newhart and wakes as someone asking, “So what’s this comprehensive unofficial website (www.howtomakeitamerica.com) hours of my life to this show. What did up in the middle of the season finale movie about?” in the middle of “The after each episode for a soundtrack list, insight into guest stars and I see? A bunch of trees rustling and a and says, “I just had the craziest Big Lebowski.” much more. The site is modeled as a blog, offering not only press few awkward conversations between dream that I was stuck on an island.” I like things found. I like to find releases and clips of interviews from the stars but also music videos, the passengers that brought me back I am afraid that I might dedicate six my homework in my bookbag, my funny links and tidbits that the young, contemporary viewer might to orientation week my freshman years of my life to this show, only Commodore Card on my messy desk. find interesting. year. When I asked a “Lost” addict for it to have such a lame ending It brightens my day to find change Seven episodes into the season, “How To Make It In America” how many episodes it will take for me that it will disappoint me more sitting on the ground. The title, “Lost,” has me interested enough to have gained a season pass on my to see what the huge fuss is about, than the final episode of “Seinfeld.” does not allude to the characters in TiVo queue. Catch it Sundays at 9 p.m. CST on HBO (Thanks he told me “only a few more.” I had Also, I don’t like the idea of having the show lost on a far away island, for the cable, Vanderbilt). just sat through three long hours. I so many conspiracy theories that a but rather to the time I would have would rather watch a few episodes of friend in the room feels like he has spent watching this show. Versus • March 31—April 6, 2010 • 5

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Music Genome Project (as it is titled) is its Completely integrated in a very - Matt Shelton Grant Darwin versatility. For my everyday station, I have esque way, you can even become a fan of Culture Editor Music Editor plugged in over 100 bands, from different others’ libraries, gaining access to all of A white screen pops up and asks you musical eras, genres and styles. It has all Revolutionary seems to be the most their songs and playlists. Lists are compiled for an artist, song or genre you may be of my favorite bands, not matter what appropriate adjective for a comprehensive displaying all of that week’s (and month’s) interested in. Three years ago I typed in an mood they induce. By comparing all of Music Genome Project. However, Pandora most popular songs, even allowing users artist and the magic began from there. First the characteristics of this music, Pandora was merely a stepping-stone between to add every single one on that list to their playing a song from plays songs that I’ve transistor radios in an office cubicle and Grooveshark library with a single click. Now, I that artist, Pandora never heard before, the newest way to stream music on the know what you Pandora devotees are saying, Radio catalogues the but are delightfully in Internet, Grooveshark. “But, I like not knowing what is coming characteristics of the line with my musical Shedding the bondage of song-skipping next.” Yes, Pandora’s semi-randomness is artist and picks the tastes. Pandora helps limitations and the increasing number great for finding new music, and a viable next song based on improve your musical of irritating and unnecessarily loud alternative to creating playlists from of your those characteristics. tastes and knowledge advertisements, this expansive collection own limited iTunes library. Grooveshark It is surprisingly by introducing new has the capacity thought of that, too. accurate. I can music into your to change the way Enter: Groovershark remember nodding library that may be we listen to music Radio. Search an to myself as waves complimentary to on the Internet. artist, pick a song, of favorites streamed your own tastes, yet While Pandora pchelpjournal.com.com click the “Radio” across the minimalist make a few changes to simply created a “station” of like-sounding button on top of the scrolling playlist bar radio player, knowing challenge your palate. music based off a particular artist or song, and off you go. Perhaps not as intricate most all of them. As Where it was once Grooveshark is more like a combination as Pandora, Grooveshark Radio compiles you like and dislike difficult to describe between iTunes and peer sharing network a lists of similar songs and artists based specific songs, the what music influences Mojo. Picking from an immense searchable off suggestions from the site’s own users z.about.com player further hones me, or what my “taste” database featuring nearly every song known and artists. Miss the little thumbs up or in on your specific tastes, and eventually is, the Music Genome Project has given me to man, Grooveshark allows you to craft your thumbs down of Pandora? Grooveshark Pandora throws all strikes, playing only to rhetoric with which to describe those aspects own individual library. All you have to do is gives you a smiley face or frown instead. your preferred palate. This is one of the of the music I couldn’t previously describe. look for a song and click to add. This digital Forget writing down song titles from best aspects of Pandora — its ability to play The three year old station also plays as a Mecca of music makes it incredibly easy to Pandora to add to your iTunes later, you music based on mood. If you are feeling memory box of music, playing any one of craft personalized playlists with songs of can even save a set of songs compiled grungy, the ’90s station won’t the 457 “liked” songs from my repertoire, your choice. Moreover, unlike Pandora, it through Grooveshark Radio as a playlist skip from Nirvana to AC/DC or Kiss like recapturing a piece of the past. Pandora is features the most up-to-date hits and nearly in your library. By combining the most some “eclectic” live radio stations. With nothing like the dying art of live radio. It’s every remix, mashup and cover you could functional elements of all the best music some consistent effort, these radio stations not about talk, advertising or Top 40 mixes imagine. All you have to do is search. It's listening, sharing, and surfing programs can reflect your tastes in any mood. that cater to the masses, but a reflection of that easy. Yes, Grooveshark even has all of to date, Grooveshark leaves Pandora Perhaps my favorite aspect of Pandora’s you and your musical journey.  the artwork to appease the nitpickers. drowning and maimed in its wake.  pandora.com pchelpjournal.com

Remembering radio: Reliable entertainment medium found dead outpostaudio.com Caitlin Meyer with on-the-go playlists and internet ‘radio’ stations, Staff Writer both fine tuned to the exact likings of their listeners. Radio was the kind of friend that never let you down. The novel simplicity in hearing exactly what they want The perfect companion for summer drives with the to hear the instant of the impulse and catering to of windows down and the bass on high, the endless source genre preferences became wildly popular, as opposed to of stories and opinions, the catalyst of looks into the past waiting through commercials and listening to whatever with songs from better times — radio undoubtedly had the DJ is feeling. These advancements have led radio to a subtle yet incredibly powerful and vastly overlooked its tragic decline and eventual end. presence in all of our lives. Near the end of its run, radio was characterized by For over 70 years, radio worked tirelessly; sharing incredibly limited playlists dictated by the morally and with the world everything from FDR’s famed musically questionable, talk staples’ programming such Fireside Chats and glimpses into World War II, to as National Public Radio being dropped for funding controversial readings of Allen Ginsberg poems and issues and an inundation of frivolous advertising highly charged political debate, to its most basic because the stations had to play more commercials to and enjoyable service, music. Radio was also a great compensate for their dropping value. Thus a wicked, equalizer, by empowering the common man with a seemingly irreversible cycle began — radio’s weakened platform and invitation to share his thoughts and state warded away listeners, resulting in even weaker making music and information accessible to the programming, less revenue and less listeners. masses. Not to mention, radio dedicated so much Some say that it was radio’s time to go, bigger and of its time introducing and showcasing artists and better things always roll around. Others cling to songs that otherwise would go unheard and making independent radio, to the struggle, and to the integrity of long car rides a little less stagnant. music without monetary motivations and impediments. In this era of instant gratification and rapidly The fact of the matter, though, regardless, is that radio advancing technology, though, the world has abandoned everybody knew and loved is forever gone and this the seemingly timeless radio in favor of iPod hookups tragic loss ought to be commemorated.  Versus • March 31—April 6, 2010 • 7

“It’s very difficult for me to say ‘I love you.’ But, to sing ‘I love you,’ for me, is easier.” soundtrack — Niel Diamond to the issue MGMT deserving of "Congratulations"

marks a major step in the band's with the fourth track, “Flash Chris Mcdonald career. With each release, the Delirium,” a frenetic tune that Life Editor duo have steadily approached continues to build upon itself, Easily one of the most their music with a more serious adding horn sections, flutes and anticipated albums of the year, attitude and their new album undulating until the Below, the editors share what MGMT’s sophomore effort is no exception, featuring more track finally explodes into what tracks we’ve been spinning “Congratulations” has finally intricate layers on each song. can only be called brilliantly arrived, providing a rush of What's most striking, however, organized chaos. as we create the glory you’re psychedelic wonders into an is that such an approach never The next song, also one of holding in your hands. ambitious nine track package. comes across as forced — unlike the album’s best, completely Originally slated for an April many musicians today, MGMT is jumps the track, slowing things “Your Hands” 13th release, the album leaked clearly above the presumptuous down and providing a much- boingboing.net — The New Pornographers onto the Internet in mid- attitude of creating intentionally needed breather. Tapping into 1. March, prompting Andrew difficult music that only certain the vein of songs like “The crossed with , there VanWyngarden and Ben listeners will get. Youth” and “Pieces of What,” “I is never a set mold to the “Winner” Goldwasser to make the album Simply put, “Congratulations” Found a Whistle” is easily one music — in its entirety available for free is as great an album as you’ll of the most beautiful tracks on For lack of better words, 2. streaming on their web site. find today. From start to finish, “Congratulations,” driven by a “Congratulations” is a thrill The band explained that since the listener is kept on his or simple acoustic guitar riff and ride from start to stop. Sure, “Joining The Dots” the album leaked and could her toes, completely uncertain smooth keyboards layered over it’s no “” or — be found elsewhere online, of what’s to come next. The lyrics that present a much more “,” but it 3. “We wanted you to be able to first track, “It’s Working,” kicks vulnerable VanWyndgarden. never tried to be, succeeding hear it from us.” And, ever the the album off with a frenzy, From this point on, MGMT entirely on its own merits. “Horses Warriors” anti-industry, anti-rock star blending psychedelic, surf keeps the listener guessing — MGMT sums it up eloquently — Radar Bros. demigods, they cheekily added, rock and breezy vocals with from the brooding instrumental in the final few lines of the 4. “We wanted to offer it as a free harpsichords, pulsing beats and “Lady Dada’s Nightmare” to album: “So I can't tell what's download, but that didn't make driving drums. The album hits a the titular “Congratulations,” really there/And all I need's a “Rude Boy (Remix)” sense to anyone but us.” high point, however, beginning which sounds like great big congratulations.”  Before continuing, one thing — Wale electrorash.com 5. must be understood: This is NOT “Oracular Spectacular,” nor the “Time to Pretend” EP. Even “You Got Me Open” the band has acknowledged 6. — Cassidy (Ft. Ne-Yo) that never again will they crafts songs like “Kids” or “Time to Pretend.” Instead, the album is “I Will Live On Islands” reminiscent of the later, darker — tracks of “Oracular,” more 7. ambitious and melodic than the original, poppier, lighter “Promises” tracks. In a recent interview — The Morning Benders VanWyngarden explained that 8. "It's certainly not easy listening … I think that for us, it's not a “Congratulations” big deal to make a record that you have to listen to four or five 9. — Drake times before you 'get it.'” That being said, while many “I Want Your Replay” fans will miss the already “classic” MGMT songs, “Congratulations” 10. — DJ Jeff Jones

Life-Changing album of the week The Notorious B.I.G. ‘Ready to Die’

Andrew Nathan autobiography of his transition from Staff Writer drug dealer to rapper on "Machine Gun Funk" is impeccable (“I’m doin’ The Notorious B.I.G.’s 1994 debut, rhymes now, fuck the crimes now”). “Ready to Die,” singlehandedly shifted The second half of the album is the focus of the hip-hop world back more well known, featuring jams like to the East coast after it had been “Juicy,” in which Biggie compares dominated by Dr. Dre and his Death his current life as a wealthy artist Row crew throughout the first half to his past when no one believed in of the ‘90s. Biggie Smalls spits a silky him (“Birthdays was the worst days,/ flow, layering heavy, autobiographical Now we sip champagne when we’re lyrics over even heavier beats. The thirsty”), and smooth sex ballad “Big honesty of his lyrics is a breath Poppa.” of fresh air audibly contrasting The album isn’t all about dealing contemporary rap, enhanced crack, bustin’ caps and being a player, by often serious and sometimes though. Biggie’s internal conflicts depressing subject are palpable matter. Throughut on “Suicidal the album, Biggie Thoughts:” From contrasts his past lines like “When history with his I die, fuck it, new life of fame and I wanna go to fortune, making hell/'Cause I’m Write for Versus! the album all the a piece of shit, more touching and it ain’t hard to personal. fucking tell,” it's One of the most obvious that he interesting songs knew he isn't a on the album is hero, just another Staff meetings Thursdays at “Gimme the Loot,” guy who had to in which B.I.G. smokingsection.com deal with the creatively relays harsh realities of 6 p.m., Hustler newsroom the story of a violent robbery plan. inner city life. The song features what appear to Other notable songs include be two different rappers planning a “Everyday Stuggle” and (behind the smoothie stand robbery, but it’s really Biggie playing “Unbelievable,” though the entire both characters with the pitch of his album is undeniably worth listening voice changed to relay the effect of a to straight through — it’s a in the basement of Sarratt). conversation. masterpiece. There isn’t a single bad The next song, “Machine Gun song and each track reflects a piece Funk,” is arguably the album’s best. of Biggie — it wouldn’t be a stretch Although Biggie may be better known to say that “Ready to Die” is the best for his other hits, Biggie’s lyrical hip-hop album of all time.  8 • March 31—April 6, 2010 • Versus fashion

Lauren Junge This week we take a look at the quintessential weekly columns of the Versus Fashion Editor fashion section as well as the newest additions to these timeless staples, which A look at include: Shoe of the Week, Ugly Shoe of the Week, Fashion That Fits and Insanely Expensive Item of the Week. Don’t forget that with each issue of Versus you pick the Classics up, be sure to check out InsideVandy for these classic columns.  Trend http://www.shopbop.com of the week: Feelin’ free in fringe Haute Embellished suede fringe jacket, $975; embellished suede dress, $995; studded suede skirt, $595.

fringe this season. For example, era altogether with thirties-esque major blows to your credit card Rodarte’s collection, it will be a Lauren Junge Rodarte’s dynamic designer duo black and white flapper-style skirts. bill, try purchasing one expensive bit more economical to check out Fashion Editor Kate and Laura Mulleavy created Taking it a step further, Jill Stuart key fringe piece for the season — some of the medium-tier brands While applique patches and hand-knit pieces with a shaggy and Karen Walker used fringe to especially because you should never — I recommend you take a look at men’s platform shoes have finish while give structure to bold-shouldered overdo it by wearing more than one Haute Hippie, which is available thankfully stayed back in the ’60s and Trace Ayala at William Rast knits. While fringe definitely echoes item with fringe detailing at a time. I anywhere from ShopBop.com to and ’70s, fringe, it seems, is back. gave their leather pieces a retro the fun, free love days of the flower suggest trying a jacket, dress or skirt Saks. Haute Hippie is a fairly young Luckily, this is a trend from that era twist with tasseled trims. Bringing power generation, fringe pieces are, since each of these pieces can be brand that makes sophisticated, that doesn’t bring to mind images fringe to a new level, Tory Burch unfortunately, the furthest thing easily paired or layered with simple fun clothes, including the three of David Cassidy or tie-dye wearing and Vera Wang have added feathery from free: Since most fringe is made basics; plus, all of these pieces will fringe pieces featured above. So protestors. Everyone from Derek new dimensions to black minis with high-quality suede, garments still look great in the fall. And while pick a piece, swing your fringe and Lam to Nanette Lepore is featuring while Milly channeled a different with fringe can be costly. To avoid it would be great to buy out all of embrace your inner hippie. 

Fashion towering Style Spotter: that fits: TALL tops as a top and either tucking will make your shoulders Cat Acree Taylor Backus it in or letting it bunch look unflatteringly wide. If is the embodiment of cool. She’s sort of Staff Writer up over your pants. An you have muscular arms, Oliver Han like a female Johnny Depp who, like Depp, For tall girls, the problem even better solution is to embrace your sportiness Staff Writer looks good in pretty much anything. On the with shirts is generally wear high-waisted pants and go for simple but You know when you’re walking down the weekends she channels the likes of Lady the same problem as with or skirts — especially if pretty solid cuts like street and there’s a girl passing by who just Gaga, while during the week you can find her everything else — they’re you have a longer torso thick-strapped tanks or knocks you right off your feet? Cat Acree, a chilling on Alumni Lawn looking laidback too short. Sure, cropped that doesn’t need to be wide-necked long sleeved senior English major, is one such girl. With in an oversized plaid shirt and dark skinny tops are cute, but an further accentuated by shirts in dark colors. Tube a feather in her hair, mirrored aviator shades jeans. She’s truly a woman of all seasons. exposed belly button is a drastically long tunic tops can definitely pose and a form-fitting black leather jacket, she Ladies and gents, meet Cat Acree. tacky and unwarranted top. High-waisted fits some potential problems, anywhere but on the beach. are extremely flattering but a great way to keep VERSUS MAGAZINE: What are you VM: What aspects of style do you want your Long tanks as undershirts because they emphasize a tube top from making wearing right now? ideal guy to have? (LF makes some great your waist, which is a great you look like a linebacker CAT ACREE: Harem pants from Forever21, CA: Can I say a beard? Is beardliness long tanks in basic colors way for a lanky girl to look in drag is to get a nice, DIY shirt, vintage cape-gone-coat, fashionable? He probably shouldn’t or subdued stripes), tunic curvier. The high waist also long necklace that will vintage sunglasses, brogues from Italy. be trying too hard. Casting an image style tops, men’s button makes your legs look even hang low (preferably a is supposed to be fun and effortless. downs or short dresses longer, which, no matter pendant), breaking up the VM: What are your favorite places to shop? Like clipping your fingernails or not as tops can help avoid an how long they already are, horizontality of the top. Or, CA: My sister and I have a few favorite clipping your fingernails. exposed belly situation. is always sexy. you can try wearing long vintage shops in town — Savant, the However, it’s not fair that Another problem tall earrings to accentuate the Rusty Zipper, and Pre-to-Post Modern, VM: If you were on America’s Next Top Model us gangly girls should girls can run into with tops elegance of your neck. among others. Other than that, I’m and you had to be an animal for a shoot, always have to layer or is the cut of the neckline, Essentially, broad pretty cheap about things, so Goodwill what would you choose to be and why? wear billowing dress-like since taller girls’ shoulders shoulders don’t have to be or Target or something. My friend CA: Ever seen that video of the sloth tops that hide our figures. tend to be a bit broader. masculine and long torsos Kathleen just found me some really swimming? A few brands make more To keep your physique don’t have to be hidden sweet shoes at the Pay by the Pound. form-fitting long tops such feminine and delicate, try in layers. If you stand up as T by Alexander Wang, to get broader, scooping tall, put your shoulders VM: Where do you get your inspiration? which has some nice long, or boat necked cuts that back and choose the right CA: I got a guy. A rabbit in an armchair casual but sophisticated will flatter your shoulders tops, you’ll look confident spoke to me in a dream. You know, tanks, like the Sheer Cowl and neck. Also try tanks and attractive with your standard inspiration-getting places. Tank. Another solution with straps that aren’t too elegant shoulders, long You get it where you can. For me, it is wearing a skin-tight close together, because neck and lengthy, sexy started with Iris from “Taxi Driver,” American Apparel dress the narrowed neckline torso.  collaborations between Neil King and naked Joni Harbeck, Robert Frank’s collection The Americans, Rufio from “Hook,” Rizzo from “Grease,” sadhus smoking and covered in holy ash, whatever. Go from there.

VM: Who are your favorite style icons in the world today? SHOE CA: Usually my icons are fictional characters, but I adore Erin Wasson. She’s got this incredible tongue-in-cheek heaviness of the week http://saks.com/ to her. Alison Mosshart — oh, my Lauren Junge God, what a beautiful woman. And, of Alexis Tabak the black patent bondage-style straps help Fashion Editor Staff Writer course, my sister Carrie. She just kind to up the ante on the rocker chic (think of runs around in big awesome dresses Remember those light-up sneakers that Rihanna, Gwen Stefani, Amy Winehouse). and makes boys feel awkward cause were all the rage back in 4th grade? Well, This light-up creation would look great she’s so un-intimidated by them. Jimmy Choo is bringing back childhood paired with a simple LBD or even a bright Oliver Han / Versus Magazine memories with $2,500 heels that light up colored top (match it to the platform VM: What is currently your favorite fashion when you dance, making them the ultimate perhaps?) and black skinny jeans. They’d trend? party accessory. The suede sandal has a look especially fun and fabulous against CA: For girls, faux fur, leather skirts and patent leather trim with crisscross elastic the likes of Hollywood Disco’s floor … Plus, cowboyish shit. For guys, mustaches straps and a bright light-up platform which they’ve got an added bonus: No more lost and sweaters and pants that cut high For more, check out Cat’s comes in a variety of colors including bright drunken nights, as your friends will always on the ankles. But I don’t know if those full interview on InsideVandy. neon red, yellow and green. The color know where you are — all they’ve got to do are trends. I just think it’s cool. assortment gives the shoe a retro flair while is simply follow the flashes of your feet! 

sneaker-slingback combo, in light at the batting cages with your little Lauren Junge Fashion Editor of this shoe I must suggest sticking brother, not glamorous nights on to one or the other. The smooth the town with Blahnik’s fictional A fan of both legendary shoe leather trim on (ever trendy) denim, fan Carrie Bradshaw. But, if you UglySHOE designer Manolo Blahnik and pop the playful, sexy cut of the shoe, simply must give in to your inner diva Sporty Spice, one would think the finished leather lining and 5” Derek Jeter, Blahnik suggests you I’d be a fan of this Blahnik Sneaker covered heel could make it a big hit order a half size larger than you Slingback. But, alas, this attempt at — if it weren’t for one major miss: typically wear, since the line runs of the week sporty but chic just doesn’t do it A lace-up front peep toe meant to small; we wouldn’t want your toes for me. While it would be great to create captivating contrast. The to be killing you as you step up to play up your versatility with a sultry droopy shoestring laces evoke a day the plate. http://www.neimanmarcus.com Versus • March 31—April 6, 2010 • 9 THE BEST OF (OUTSIDE) THE Vanderbubble

Spring … a time of change, new birth and new life. In honor of the coming season of new beginnings, the Versus staff is proud to present to you the fi rst ever “Best Of Outside the Vanderbubble” list, an extensive compilation of the hottest off-campus spots for you to check out. See who and what our editors think is the best in dining, entertainment, fashion and music. Whether it’s an old favorite or a newcomer, our list is sure to have something for everyone to enjoy and indulge in. MARGARET FENTON / VSC Media Services

Dining: BEST BRUNCH — Noshville (on the card, pickles, large portions), 1918 Broadway Runner-up: Jasckson’s

BEST DESSERT — Cookie dough egg rolls from Jackson’s (gooey, crunchy, ice cream), 1800 21st Avenue South

BEST TASTE OF NASHVILLE PIZZA — Roma Pizza and Pasta (open latest, garlic sauce and peppers, fast delivery), 2418 Elliston Place Runner-up: Michaelangelo’s

BEST BURGER — Ted’s Montana Grill (Bison, huge variety, cooked to perfection), 2817 West End Avenue Runner-up: Rotiers

BEST STEAK — Ruth’s Chris (generous portions, a la carte, sizzling steak delivery), 2100 West End Avneue Runner-up: Stockyard Courtney Rogers / Versus Magazine BEST SUSHI — Virago (amazing cocktails, variety and quality, ambiance), 1811 Division Street Runner-up: Samurai

BEST MEXICAN — Cantina Laredo (strong margaritas, excellent guacamole, knowledgeable servers), 592 12th Avenue South

Fashion: BEST VINTAGE — Local Honey (low prices, handmade items, impeccably curated), 1207 Linden Avenue Runner-up: Savant

BEST SALES — United Apparel Liquidators (high-end couture, $300 for $60, walking distance from campus), 2918 West End Avenue

BEST AREA — 12th Avenue South (walkable, charming, variety of stores)

BEST FOR DENIM — Boutique Bella (wall of denim, helpful sales associates, close to campus), 2817 West End

BEST FOR DRESSES — UAL and Posh (excellent sales, high-end treasures, daywear and formalwear), 2918 West End Avenue and 1801 21st Avenue South Runners-up: Smack, Pangaea

Courtney Rogers / Versus Magazine BEST FOR MENSWEAR — Posh (knowledgeable male sales staff, variety of menswear including shoes and accessories, trendy), 1801 21st Avenue South

BEST ACCESSORIES/JEWELRY — Pangaea (inexpensive, variety, one-of-a-kind), 1721 21st Avenue South Runner-up: Fire Finch

BEST HAIR SALON — Salon FX (Reasonably priced, attention to detail, close to campus), 1915 Broadway

Entertainment: BEST VANDY BAR — Dan McGuinness (live music, no cover, large and varied space), 1538 Demonbreun Street Runner-up: The Flying Saucer

BEST VANDY CLUB — Hollywood Disco (light-up dance fl oor, debaucherous atmosphere, close to campus), 1907 Division Street Runner-up: Decades

BEST THEATER — The Belcourt Theater (cheap tickets, indie/art/foreign fi lms, great snack bar), 2102 Belcourt Avenue

BEST HONKY-TONK — The Stage (always crowded, great live music, younger crowd), 412 Broadway

BEST DIVE BAR — Paradise Park ($6 pitchers, Astroturf, brings out your inner redneck), 411 Broadway

BEST NEW BAR — Red Rooster (FISH BOWLS, live music, fresh atmosphere), 1530 Demonbreun

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Music: BEST LARGE VENUE — The Ryman Auditorium (legendary artists, impeccable acoustics, historic building), 116 5th Avenue North

BEST MID-SIZE VENUE — Cannery Ballroom (spacious, well-ventilated, brings great bands), 1 Cannery Row

BEST SMALL VENUE — Mercy Lounge (Intimate set-up, astounding variety of acts, low-key attitude), 1 Cannery Row

BEST KARAOKE — Lonnie’s (beer buckets, the good kind of locals, no cover), 208 Printer’s Alley

BEST MUSIC AT A BAR — Dan McGuinness (sing-a-longs, frat jams, live), 1538 Demonbreun Street

BEST LOCAL ARTIST — Brendan Benson (Raconteurs, depth of style, intense local pride)

BEST WORST LOCAL ARTIST — Ke$ha (songs won’t leave radio/head, drinking problem?, once threw up in Paris Hilton’s closet)

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