ZACH WAHLS HAD OUR EAR WEDNESDAY But so did Oxford philosopher John Lennox, who spoke on the reality of God. See page 2 for a pair of speakers that made us think.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2013 VOL. 125, ISS. 14 WWW.INSIDEVANDY.COM THE TALKING HEADS IMPACT 2013 will bring together a well-traveled trio of thinkers, from political fi gures to a grassroots activist, to discuss peace in a world of confl ict

Nobel Prize Winner LEYMAH GBOWEE

Former Israeli Prime Minister Former U.S. Senator EHUD BARAK GEORGE MITCHELL OLIVIER DOULIERY / ABACA PRESS/MCT OLIVIER DOULIERY / ABACA PRESS/MCT MICHAEL ANGELO / WONDERLAND As Prime Minister of Israel from May 1999 to March 2001, EHUD BARAK presided over GEORGE MITCHELL served as U.S. special envoy for Middle East peace from January 2009 2011 Nobel Peace Laureate LEYMAH GBOWEE is a Liberian peace activist, trained social the end of Israel’s 22-year-long occupation of Southern Lebanon in 2000 and attended to May 2011. Prior to that, he was appointed to the United States Senate in 1980 to com- worker and women’s rights advocate. She is founder and president of the Gbowee Peace the Camp David 2000 Summit as part of his country’s peace negotiations with the plete the unexpired term of Sen. Edmund S. Muskie, who resigned to become secretary of Foundation Africa. She is also co-founder and former executive director of Women Peace Palestine Liberation Organization. state. He left the Senate in 1995 as the Senate majority leader, a position he had held since and Security Network Africa (WIPSEN-A), as well as a founding member and former Liberia After being elected to serve as the head of Israel’s Labor Party in 2007, Barak was ap- January 1989. coordinator of women in Peacebuilding Network/West Africa Network for Peacebuilding WHO pointed deputy prime minister and minister of defense and retained these positions in While in the Senate, Mitchell served on the Finance, Veterans A airs and Environment (WIPNET/WANEP). Gbowee’s leadership of the Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace March 2009 when Benjamin Netanyahu assumed the o ce of prime minister. and Public Works Committees. He was the author of the fi rst national oil spill prevention — which brought together Christian and Muslim women in a nonviolent movement that Barak has been involved in Israeli defense matters since 1959, serving as a soldier, and cleanup law. Mitchell led the Senate to pass the nation’s fi rst childcare bill and was played a pivotal role in ending Liberia’s civil war in 2003 — is chronicled in her memoir, THEY commander and head of the Israel Defense Forces Intelligence Branch. As lieutenant principal author of the low-income housing tax credit program. He was instrumental in the “Mighty Be Our Powers,” and in the documentary, “Pray the Devil Back to Hell.” general, Barak oversaw the IDF’s redeployment in the Gaza Strip and Jericho after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, landmark legislation extending civil rights In addition, Gbowee is the Newsweek Daily Beast’s Africa columnist. She serves on the signing of the Gaza-Jericho agreement in 1994. protections to the disabled. Mitchell was a leader in opening markets to trade and led the board of directors of the Gbowee Peace Foundation USA, Nobel Women’s Initiative and the From the Israel Ministry of Foreign A airs Senate to ratifi cation of the North American Free Trade Agreement and creation of the PeaceJam Foundation, and she is a member of the African Women Leaders Network for ARE World Trade Organization. Reproductive Health and Family Planning. From American Programing Bureau From GBOWEEPEACEUSA.ORG

By CHELSEA MIHELICH attempted to reach peaceful solutions.” predict to be an important time for diplomacy power of an individual to infl uence change Senior news reporter On Monday, March 18, Prime Minister Barak in the Middle East, as President Obama plans to within a society. ------and Senator Mitchell will participate in a dis- make his fi rst trip to Israel in mid-March. “Leymah Bowee is really a testimony of how cussion moderated by interim “We really want the an individual who wasn’t involved in politics, WHY Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak, Senator Vanderbilt professor and “I feel like it’s going to be conversation not to focus just one woman who, along with a huge group George Mitchell and Nobel Peace Prize winner Pullitzer prize-winning biog- one of the most intellectual on that confl ict specifi - of women, brought an end to civil war in a WE Leymah Gbowee were announced as speakers rapher David Maraniss. Barak discussions that’s ever cally but the process that country that had a brutal dictator and thou- for the IMPACT 2013 symposium Wednesday and Mitchell have worked happened on Vanderbilt’s diplomats encounter sands of people were being killed every day,” NEED evening. The two-day event will feature discus- closely in the past towards a when trying to negoti- Lacayo said. “So to kind of contrast going from sion of issues surrounding peace and confl ict peaceful solution to violence campus.” ate these extremely hard a very formal diplomatic relationships to hav- resolution on a global scale. in the Middle East under the ------situations,” Lacayo said. ing this one individual empowering thousands TO This year’s event, entitled “Dimensions of Clinton administration and LISA LACAYO, “Students are always of people in her country to end a civil war.” Peace and Confl ict,” will analyze both inter- have participated in speaking Speakers Committee co-chair encouraged to ask ques- The three speakers may not carry the same LISTEN national confl ict and the people who work to engagements together before. tions, and I think that star power as some of the illustrious attendees resolve it. “What we decided was that it would be naturally, these topics will come up, but our aim of past symposiums, including Robert Ken- “You just hear about bombings in Syria or interesting to listen to two diplomats that isn’t to focus on that event. It just happens to be nedy and Mitt Romney, but Lacayo sees a great TO ending a war or all these different things hap- have worked together and worked with other extremely interesting that Obama will be there deal of value to that: pening, but you never really hear the other side countries’ governments to come up with the that week.” “We want as many people to come to these THEM of the story,” said Speakers Committee co-chair negotiating part of how world leaders come Tuesday, March 19, will feature Liberian events, but at the end of the day, we want the Lisa Lacayo. “We thought that it was interest- together to come up with solutions for these peace activist Leymah Gbowee, who led a discussion and the stories of these people ing to frame our topic this year in terms of not huge problems,” Lacoya said. female resistance movement that ended to be more meaningful than ‘I’m just going only confl ict in the world but people who have IMPACT 2013 coincides with what many civil war in Liberia. This talk will focus on the because I recognize this guy’s name.’”

Sorry, Mr. Jackson More media options Mr. Zeppos goes to Washington Vanderbilt Student Communications Inc. (VSC) announced that it is expanding opportunities for Vanderbilt students with Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos spent Feb. 12-13 in Washing- Jail is for reeeeeal the creation of four new student media groups. In addition to ton, D.C., meeting with congressional leaders and making the its current media offerings, VSC will provide students with the case for federal investments in science and engineering re- chance to gain experience in creating fi lms and documentaries, search and education. He also advocated for reforms to Medi- WASHINGTON (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., recording music, streaming radio from a high-visibility studio care that recognize the important role of academic medical holding back tears, entered a guilty plea Wednesday in fed- on campus and writing for a community-focused newspaper. centers in training future health care providers and caring for eral court to criminal charges that he engaged in a scheme Four new divisions were created by VSC and will begin re- our region’s sickest patients, regardless of their ability to pay. to spend $750,000 in campaign funds on personal items. cruiting student leaders and participants this semester. These The visit follows a joint op-ed Zeppos wrote with University He faces 46 to 57 months in prison under a plea deal with new branches include the following: of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro in November urging Con- prosecutors. -VUFinder, which will facilitate students interested in visual gress to avoid the across-the-board cuts that would “hinder Jackson, 47, used campaign money to buy items includ- storytelling through short fi lms, features and documentaries. long-term economic growth, security and prosperity.” ing a $43,350 gold-plated men’s Rolex watch and $9,587.64 -RVU Records, which will serve as a studio for students and Zeppos urged Congress to avert the impending across-the- worth of children’s furniture, according to court papers fi led board budget cuts and to address the critical fi scal challenges in the case. His wife spent $5,150 on fur capes and parkas, touring groups to participate in all aspects of the recording confronting the nation. He explained that the current state the court documents said. industry. -VandyRadio of budget uncertainty is extremely frustrating to university Before entering the plea, Jackson told U.S. District Judge , which will allow students to produce stream- researchers whose work is in limbo as grants are delayed or cut Robert L. Wilkins, “I’ve never been more clear in my life” in ing and on-demand news, sports, entertainment and opinion and challenging to university administrators who must make his decision to plead guilty. audio programming. -The Liberator long-term budget plans. While lawmakers were sympathetic Later, when Wilkins asked if Jackson committed the acts , which will be a newspaper serving the and largely understanding of the important role federally outlined in court papers, the former congressman replied, “I African-American community at Vanderbilt. supported research plays in the nation’s economic growth did these things.” The new divisions’ programming is scheduled to begin in and national security, the consensus was that cuts are likely to Jackson’s father, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, watched the fall. As is the case with current media divisions within VSC, occur over the coming months. the proceedings in the front row, hands folded, with no these new groups will likely collaborate on multi-divisional To cap off the trip, Cooper invited Zeppos to attend the State expression and virtually no movements. projects. of the Union as his guest. Sentencing is scheduled for June 28. See page 2 for more details on the newly created branches in Vanderbilt Student Media. — From a Vanderbilt University press release 2 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2013 THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER u WWW.INSIDEVANDY.COM

QUOTE OF THE DAY “I’ve gotten really good at putting down the toilet seat.” campus ZACH WAHLS, LGBTQI ACTIVIST A NIGHT OF CONTRAST CRIME LOG: CAMPUS THEFTS Wednesday night, Internet sensation and LGBTQI activist SATURDAY, FEB. 9 Zach Wahls joined students in a discussion about his Buttrick Hall, 11:49 p.m. — A student reported an iPhone stolen from a backpack. rise to fame and experiences advocating for same-sex

SUNDAY, FEB. 10 marriage. At the same time, John Lennox addressed Peabody Administration Building, 3:15 p.m. — An employee reported her purse having been stolen from the reality of God at Vanderbilt’s Veritas Forum. Though her office. their messages were not completely at odds, both speakers Murray Hall, 4:55 p.m. — Students reported their lap- tops having been stolen from their dorm room. interacted with students, sharing their opinions about

MONDAY, FEB. 11 contemporary issues. Buttrick Hall, 10:09 a.m. — A student reported a stolen laptop.

FRIDAY, FEB. 15 The Commons Center, 3 p.m. — An employee reported a stolen wallet. NELSON HUA / THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER

SATURDAY, FEB. 16 Heard Library, 2:30 p.m. — A student reported a stolen laptop. Wahls talks gay Lennox talks God By TYLER BISHOP the problem.” By CHARLOTTE GILL not devoid of doubt; he said News editor Wahls also spent some of his News staff reporter that he “spent (his) life playing ------time in front of Vanderbilt stu------Socrates — constantly calling dents talking about what it means into question (his) faith.” Addressing issues ranging to advocate for the LGBTQI com- Oxford mathematician and Lennox fielded questions from his differences from Rick munity. He said the main point philosopher John Lennox ranging from justice in the Old Santorum and the recent Chick- he wanted to get across is that we discussed the existence of God, Testament to the efficacy of fil-A controversy all the way to his all have the potential to have an including his own personal ex- Jesus’ ministry. experiences as a Boy Scout with influence. periences, with Associate Pro- “Many people believe God to KEVIN BARNETT / THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER lesbian parents, Zach Wahls gave “I hope that you will consider fessor of the History of Christi- be a bit like Vanderbilt. You take Editor’s Note: From Feb. 9-16, VUPD filed 15 reports his take on the fight for equality. the influence that you have on anity Paul Lim and an audience exams to get in, you study, then of thefts on campus, including six laptops belong- Wahls opened the event with other people. We now have more in Langford Auditorium. there’s the final judgment,” ing to students. Stay tuned to The Hustler and a personal account of his speech communicable power in our pock- Vanderbilt hosted a Veritas Lennox said. “Along the way, InsideVandy.com for further coverage on this campus in Iowa and his immediate rise to ets than NASA did when they put Forum to, in the words of Lim, you get nice mentors like Pro- issue. national fame. a man on the moon,” Wahls said. “provoke conversation” among fessor Lim. The basic principle “I had no idea that I was even “You need to be your argument.” students about the questions in our society is merit. People VSC EXPANSION being filmed when I gave the Wahls spent over an hour field- that really matter and shed think it’s like that with God. But speech on the floor,” Wahls said. ing questions from Vanderbilt some light on the perceived would you base your relation- ship with a human like that?” ... continued from page 1 The next day though, he said he students. The questions addressed divide between science and had over 500 Facebook notifica- topics from his relationship with faith. Discussion is important Lennox also addressed Christianity’s ties to gun rights Additional information on the newly created tions and enough “friend requests” Boys Scouts of America and his because, according to Lim, in contemporary America. He Vanderbilt Student Communications branches: to double his number of friends. personal experiences with his “Celebration without conversa- As the video gained momentum on moms all the way to Tennessee’s tion breeds conformity without said that a lot of hypocrisy is VUFinder the Internet, Wahls said it became “Don’t Say Gay” legislation. critical thinking.” derived from their connection. difficult to handle all of the phone “My producer didn’t like the In response to Lim’s question “I am ashamed that the name Vanderbilt students interested in visual storytelling calls and messages — including idea of me telling about all I had about the meaning of faith in of Christ has ever been associ- through short films, features and documentaries will calls from producers and publish- learned about homosexuality God for this generation, Len- ated with an AK-47. People find new opportunities with the VUFinder division. In ers. He also said he had been con- when I was a Boy Scout,” Wahls nox said, “For me, the ultimate who take guns to defend Christ VUFinder, teams of students will be assembled to work on tacted by all of his ex-girlfriends jokingly said during the question- question is the truth question.” aren’t following Him,” Lennox aspects of production together, creating a variety of films. within the next few weeks. and-answer segment. He explained that he did in- said. “Then I was on the phone with Check out InsideVandy.com deed grow up with a Christian Check out InsideVandy.com RVU Records Ellen DeGeneres producers and for Wahl’s responses to questions upbringing, but he described for more of Lennox’s dialogue everything had changed,” Wahls from Vanderbilt students and his parents as unusual for with Professor Lim and Vander- This new recording studio will give students opportuni- said. other notable comments from Northern Ireland. bilt students. ties to participate in all aspects of the recording industry, Wahls also focused on the views Wednesday’s dialogue. “They were Christian without Lennox has debated Richard including sound recording and engineering, artists and of former presidential candidate The Vanderbilt Office of LGBTQI being sectarian — they allowed Dawkins and written a number repertoire and marketing and distribution. RVU Records and U.S. Senator Rick Santorum. Life hosted the event. Nora Spen- me to think,” Lennox said. of works on the intersection will be able to record touring artists who visit the WRVU of science, philosophy and radio space as live on-air in-studio performers, along with He said that Santorum and many cer, the office’s director, said Wahls However, this faith was others are simply afraid of what was the perfect “ally” to bring to brought into question when theology. Vanderbilt was Len- Vanderbilt student performance groups, individuals and nox’s third stop on his speaking bands. they cannot understand. Vanderbilt. he first arrived at Cambridge “Santorum is right when he says “We are hoping to inspire others University, as his theism was tour. He will be heading next to Washington University in VandyRadio that there is a problem with same- to take the kind of action Zach assumed to be simply the sex marriage,” Wahls said. “What took in Iowa,” Spencer said. “We default of a Northern Irishman. St. Louis, Brown Univesity and VandyRadio will allow students to produce streaming he doesn’t understand is that he is are all allies.” His quest for the truth was other schools. and on-demand news, sports, entertainment and opinion audio programming that reflects the Vanderbilt campus community. VandyRadio will be located in VSC’s Studio C, which can be seen through large glass walls in a high- traffic area on the first floor of the Sarratt Student Center. Being ‘GDI’ at Vanderbilt: First-year perspectives The Liberator From a three-day fraternity pledge suspension to the usual excitement surrounding ‘bigs’ and ‘littles,’ the Vanderbilt Greek Life new member The Liberator, which will be a newspaper serving the education process this year has been especially lively. Yet through all the chatter, a majority of Vanderbilt students remain unaffiliated with African American community at Vanderbilt, became a any Greek organization. As the spring new member process comes to a close, The Hustler gets the outside perspective on the Greek system division of VSC when the VSC Board of Directors approved a proposal from student Kiarra Walden. The staff of The from two first-years who decided to remain “independent.” Liberator have been posting articles online at http://van- VH: Would you say there is a difference between the social dyliberator.com. By MEG O’LEARY News reporter scene of an independent girl and that of an independent ------guy on campus? ED: It’s definitely easier to be an independent girl than an vanderbilthustler The Vanderbilt Hustler: Do you feel you are less involved on independent guy. Sorority girls and independent girls have STAFF campus by not being in a Greek organization? the same social opportunities, whereas independent guys Emily Dinino: Greek Life is certainly a great way to get don’t always get the same social opportunities as guys in ERIC SINGLE — EDITOR-IN-CHIEF involved at Vanderbilt; however, there are a lot of other op- fraternities. ANDRÉ ROUILLARD — OPINION EDITOR tions across campus. So no, I don’t feel I am less involved on OA: It’s really what you make of it. Whether you’re a guy or KELLY HALOM — LIFE EDITOR Emily Dinino is a fresh- campus. a girl, there are lots of options socially. I think because there TYLER BISHOP — NEWS EDITOR man in Peabody College Owen Akeley: Absolutely not. I do a lot of stuff that I really are a higher percentage of girls in sororities than guys in frats, from Westlake Village, enjoy, and I almost feel that going Greek would prevent me it might affect (girls) more. But really, there’s so much going BRITTANY MATTHEWS — ASSISTANT LIFE EDITOR Calif. from doing the amount of stuff that I do. Right now, I get to on here, anyone can find their place. GEORGE BARCLAY — ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR sing, play sports and have a job — I feel like if I went Greek, I VH: How have you become involved on campus without JESSE GOLOMB — ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR wouldn’t have the opportunity to branch out as much. being in a Greek organization? ANTHONY TRIPODORO — ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR VH: Have you found that your social life has been affected ED: I’m part of the Commons Community Coalition, I’ve by your “independent” status? If so, how? played intramural sports and I’ve participated in volunteer KRISTEN WEBB — ART DIRECTOR ED: My social life really hasn’t been affected by being an activities. DIANA ZHU — ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR independent. I’ve stayed close with all my friends who joined OA: I play for the club water polo team. I’m also in the ZACH BERKOWITZ — DESIGNER sororities and still managed to meet a lot of new people. Dodecaphonics (a student singing group). I also take a lot of KAREN CHAN — DESIGNER OA: Well, yes. Obviously Greek life is such a big part of naps. HOLLY GLASS — DESIGNER most people’s social lives, and because I wasn’t rushing, I felt VH: Do you hope to become involved with a Greek organi- EUNICE JUN — DESIGNER zation in the future? AUGIE PHILLIPS DESIGNER a little isolated, but that didn’t prevent me from enjoying the — Owen Akeley is a freshman ED: I’m not positive. I may rush in the fall, but we’ll see JENNA WENGLER — DESIGNER Greek scene and developing a social life that I’m happy with. in the College of Arts and VH: In your experience, is it difficult to maintain or form what happens! OA: It all depends. If things fall in line where I have a lot of — CHIEF COPY EDITOR Science from Walpole, Mass. relationships with people who have joined Greek organiza- ANGELICA LASALA friends in one house, then I might consider it. But as of now, ALEX DAI — SUPERVISING COPY EDITOR tions? I’m really content with being independent. PRIYANKA ARIBINDI — COPY EDITOR ED: I’d say that it is definitely challenging, especially now SAARA ASIKAINEN — COPY EDITOR VANDY GREEK because it’s such a big time commitment. I don’t know, it’s VH: Do you have any advice for someone deciding whether MADDIE HUGHES — COPY EDITOR STATS difficult, but definitely possible to maintain the same rela- or not to join a Greek organization at Vanderbilt? ANNE STEWART LYNDE— COPY EDITOR tionships. ED: I have a lot of friends in sororities who love it and a lot of independent friends who are loving their experience as SOPHIE TO — COPY EDITOR — 19 national fraternities OA: Absolutely not. That’s the best thing about Vanderbilt — COPY EDITOR well ... I would say that it is a personal decision for everybody. EMILY TORRES — 15 national sororities Greek Life. It’s not elitist — at least for guys it isn’t. I have a lot of friends in frats and a lot of friends outside of frats. Ev- OA: Make sure you really take time to think about it by — 42.1 percent of under- MURPHY BYRNE — PHOTO EDITOR eryone has their own reasons for whether they are or are not yourself. Each person has to make the decision for them- CHRIS HONIBALL — FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHER graduates are involved in Greek, and everyone else is understanding of that. It might selves, and if you don’t think it’s right for you, don’t do it. KEVIN BARNETT — LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER Greek organizations on have been different if freshmen could pledge first semester, There will obviously be some pressure to go Greek, and for NELSON HUA — LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER but as it is, Greek Life really didn’t make a difference. At least a lot of people that is the right decision. But don’t rush into — LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER campus. TINA TIAN for me. things, and try to make the best decision for you. Source: 2012 Vanderbilt Guide to Greek Life THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER ◆ WWW.INSIDEVANDY.COM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2013 3

QUOTE OF THE DAY “The only things we are capable of directly perceiving (and therefore assessing) are how others look, act and talk. It’s not right, it’s not wrong; it’s just fact.” opinion KARA SHERRER

GUEST COLUMN More bang for your buck Why massively open online courses are the future of education, both at and after Vanderbilt

Tweets or it didn’t happen. Check out DOUGLAS expect that most students know with low-cost learning opportunities, I’ll Teaching hopes to facilitate local learn- what’s happening this week on Twitter! FISHER about the boom in online educa- be surprised and disappointed. More- ing communities around these online is an associate tion, particularly massively open over, a great treat as a faculty member offerings, to include Vanderbilt stu- professor of com- online courses (MOOCs). An is hearing from my former students dents, staff and faculty. While I’ll see my Europe and Burger King’s puter science and Iinformal survey of students attending regarding what they are doing profes- colleagues on the big screen, I will be recent horsemeat scandal computer engineer- the McGill Hour I recently led suggests sionally, as well as hearing about their in the audience, learning new material ing and director that quite a few have actually taken families — and I happily reciprocate. side by side with students. Most faculty of undergraduate or “audited” some of these courses. I However, I would absolutely love to en- members are learning new things all the studies for the opened the McGill Hour with a story of gage in lifelong learning with “former” time of course, most obviously through Elizabeth Windsor — @Queen_UK Computer Science Department at a graduating Vanderbilt senior, in a non- students, and not just in my offering on- their research and through teach- Vanderbilt University. computer science fi eld, who was wan- line courses to them. I recently turned ing courses for the fi rst time, but I am Mr Clegg on the phone. Bit upset that He is also the faculty dering the halls of the computer science to a former Vanderbilt student and excited about being embedded in the the horse meat scandal has reached member in residence offi ces looking at bulletin boards the current doctoral candidate with whom I learning community, modeling lifelong Nestlé. Says he can’t believe there’s in McGill Hall. He week before last May’s graduation. The was sharing a stage and told her and the learning — or so I hope. Online learning horse meat in Milkybars. can be reached at long hallway was completely empty ex- audience that in fi ve years I wanted to may bring a sea of change to on-campus douglas.h.fi sher@ cept for him and me, and he was clearly take a MOOC from her! education culture, again increasing vanderbilt.edu. looking for something; I asked if I could PETA — @peta bang for the buck. help. As best as he could articulate, he ''I sincerely hope There is a fi nal “bang for the buck” was looking for some opportunity to possibility that I raise here. I’ve asked Question of the Week: Why is every- learn computer programming in the that increasing the myself what I might contribute to one so horrifi ed by horsemeat? very near future. I hesitated a little and 'bang' will include dialogue and action on the challenges then suggested that he take one of the the establishment faced by furloughed dining workers, and excellent and free computer program- of online, lifelong I imagined that during their summer Rove McManus — @Rove ming courses that were springing up furlough, I could teach those who were online, offered by other universities. I learning opportunities interested new skills, such as computer At least this horse meat is hiding the wanted to tell him, a soon-to-be alum, for our alums, programming. I thought this a bit too taste of all the pink slime I’m eating. that such a course was being offered changing the very out of the box to talk about openly, but by Vanderbilt, and moreover, that as an nature of what it is to during a MLK Day faculty panel at The Mike Bodge — @mikebodge alum he could have access to Vander- be an alum.'' Commons on issues surrounding dining bilt-produced material throughout workers, faculty panelists and audi- his lifetime, perhaps with affordances ence members independently proposed Why is eating horse meat worse than that others taking Vanderbilt-produced There are other ways of increasing exactly this idea. In my area of expertise, eating ammonia soaked ground beef content would not have. “bang” that I can provide, even at my I’d like to leverage online courses to do parts in the US? There is much talk of how MOOCs station. For example, I can tell a student, this. I hope to do this with retired adults and their descendants will lower the “Yes, I will allow you to take the gradu- soon anyway, so why not furloughed cost of higher education, and that is ate course in artifi cial intelligence, even dining workers too, again to increase ThinkProgress — @thinkprogress vitally important, but I am not expect- without the undergrad course, because the bang for the buck that they get from ing to see that change in the near future. you did well in that free online artifi cial their employer? Horsemeat is a public health crisis in Nonetheless, there are other ways of intelligence course over the summer.” I think much creativity stems from the UK, but might be a step up from increasing “bang-for-the-buck” rather In general, I feel comfortable allowing dealing with discomfort, and higher the burgers Americans are eating than lowering the buck — and that is by some of these online courses to stand education costs must be contributing increasing the bang. in place of selected prerequisites of to the substantial discomfort of many I sincerely hope that increasing the courses that I teach, even if I have no students and families, in spite of some Jay McGuiness — @JayTheWanted “bang” will include the establishment of power to grant formal university credit commendable efforts made in good online, lifelong learning opportunities for such courses (that latter decision is faith by Vanderbilt to ease fi nancial bur- Why are some people wild about the for our alums, changing the very nature certainly above my pay grade) but the dens. Still, I hope that students, alums horse-meat fi asco. Pigs are smarter of what it is to be an alum. When I hear question of satisfaction of prerequisites and their families are all active in ideat- than horses, put your bacon sandwich from my alma mater, it is with news of is often at my discretion. ing on what Vanderbilt can do in the down! Then weep for the ponies. their latest and greatest, accompanied Another opportunity for increasing way of increasing the educational bang by a request for money, which is rela- bang is about to begin, as Vanderbilt’s for the buck, both by leveraging online tively easy for me to swallow because I course offerings come online through learning and in other ways. chicken nugget — @l0rdfranklin paid a few hundred dollars a year for a Coursera. Courses by Douglas Schmidt fi rst-rate education. But if my alma ma- and David Owens start March 4, with — Douglas Fisher if I found out that McDonalds was ter doesn’t start approaching me soon others to follow. Vanderbilt’s Center for really ground up horse meat I would applaud them for making ground up horse meat taste so good Perception is reality vanderbilthustler How our image determines other peoples’ perceptions of us, and what we should do about it have a note pinned to my white- The only things we are capable of di- centered and superfi cial, due to your past EDITORIAL BOARD board that says, “Perception is just as rectly perceiving (and therefore assessing) experience. But what if she’s not high- ERIC SINGLE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF important as reality.” I think I picked are how others look, act and talk. It’s not maintenance or superfi cial? It might not [email protected] up this strange gem of wisdom right, it’s not wrong; it’s just fact. Yet it’s matter, because the assumptions you Isomewhere in high school psych, but I all too easy for this phenomenon to lead make from her appearance will lead you can’t really recall. What I do remember is us to inaccurate assessments of others. to treat her as if she is, regardless of her ANDRÉ ROUILLARD KELLY HALOM writing it down to encourage myself the This problem is particularly relevant at actual personality. In other words, your OPINION EDITOR LIFE EDITOR KARA night before I gave my fi rst speech for Vanderbilt, since the school — and by “the perceptions could matter more than her [email protected] [email protected] SHERRER my public speaking class. I hate speak- school” I mean we, the students — places reality. is a freshman in ing in public, especially when the speech such a high premium on image. Case in I am certainly not arguing that a TYLER BISHOP the College of Arts is planned. I feel fi ne until the second I point: Consider the infamous “Vandy person’s image should hold so much NEWS EDITOR and Science. She stand up, and then my heart falls through Girl” stereotype. Tan. Blond. Rich. Skinny. sway over others’ perceptions — only [email protected] can be reached at my stomach. No matter how much I have Wears cowgirl boots. If you see an actual that, in reality, it does. But this is not to kara.n.sherrer@ prepared, I have to put my mouth on person with this combination of physi- say that your real self is fi ghting a losing vanderbilt.edu. OPINION POLICY autopilot, or there’s a good chance I won’t cal attributes, you will probably make battle with such perceptions. In fact, it be able to say anything at all. some assumptions about her character as is possible to become more accurate in The Vanderbilt Hustler opinion page aims to stimulate But no one can see this happening. well. High-maintenance. Self-centered. perceiving others. All too often, we treat discussion in the Vanderbilt community. In that spirit, col- In fact, I got great marks on my speech Ungrateful. Superfi cial. (Again, this is our perceptions as if they are objective, umnists, guest columnists and authors of letters to the edi- delivery from both my classmates and my taken from a list we compiled in Inter impartial refl ections of reality. Yet, they tor are expected to provide logical argument to back their professor. They said I seemed completely Com.) Similarly, Halom mentions that are actually interpretative, representing views. Unreasonable arguments, arguments in bad faith or relaxed and in control. It didn’t matter sometimes she is automatically “dis- our personal, subjective understanding of arguments in vain between columnists have no place in The that I had been fl ipping out internally credited” as an individual because of her the people around us. Indeed, our percep- Hustler and will not be published. The Hustler welcomes because my appearance didn’t communi- association with her sorority’s image. tions of others are rather similar to a fun- reader viewpoints and o ers three methods of expres- cate this, and thus my audience perceived However, whenever you choose to associ- house mirror, giving a distorted refl ection sion: letters to the editor, guest columns and feedback on me as being very calm ... even though I ate yourself with such an image, you also in place of an exact likeness. However, InsideVandy.com. wasn’t. My speech left me wondering why choose to incur the character assump- we can make that mirror less distorted The views expressed in lead editorials refl ect the major- appearance is so important to our under- tions (positive and negative) that accom- simply by realizing that it is an interpreta- ity of opinion among The Hustler’s editorial board and are standing of others. It feels like it shouldn’t pany that image. If you look and act like tion — and then moving forward with that not necessarily representative of any individual member. be that signifi cant — like we shouldn’t be the above-mentioned Vandy Girl, others understanding. Letters must be submitted either in person by the author that shallow. We’ve all heard the adage will conclude that you have or desire the Additionally, because others can only to the Hustler o ce or via email to opinion@insidevandy. “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” and we’d accompanying personal qualities. When directly perceive your appearance and be- com. Letters via email must come from a Vanderbilt email like to believe that “the outside” doesn’t you join a particular fraternity or sorority, havior, you can change their perceptions address where the identity of the sender is clear. With rare truly matter. But it does. you know its reputation — and also what of you by adjusting how you look and act. exception, all letters must be received by 1 p.m. on Sunday Now, making assumptions about others others will think about you for choosing If you want to appear more professional, or Wednesday. The editor reserves the right to edit and based solely on how they look and act to identify with that reputation. Should wear a suit or a pencil skirt. If you want condense submissions for length as well as clarity. certainly does them a disservice. Kelly people make these assumptions about to be perceived as cheerful, smile more. Lengthy letters that focus on an issue a ecting students Halom actually touched on this in her you merely based on image? Probably not. Furthermore, looking and acting like you may be considered for a guest column at the editor’s Feb. 18 column “Looking beyond the let- Does making such assumptions prevent have a certain personal quality can lead discretion. ters.” In fact, this truth pertains not only them from getting to know the “real you?” you to develop it “for real” (“Fake it till you All submissions become the property of The Hustler and to those who participate in Greek Life but Yes, it does, as Halom points out. But do make it”), thereby bringing your image must conform to the legal standards of Vanderbilt Student to everyone who has ever tried to com- people still do this? They most certainly and others’ perceptions more in line with Communications, of which The Hustler is a division. municate any specifi c image whatsoever. do — and that’s the harsh reality. your actual self. The Vanderbilt Hustler (ISSN 0042-2517), the student However, as I learned in my Interpersonal Making such assumptions is actually It is certainly diffi cult to try to bring newspaper of Vanderbilt University, is published every Communications class last semester, we a completely natural inclination: Our your perceptions into greater harmony Monday and Thursday during the academic year except can only directly evaluate others’ outward brains are literally incapable of process- with reality and for others to do the same during exam periods and vacations. The paper is not appearance and behavior. You may ing every detail they take in. If our minds for you. People are complex, and that printed during summer break. initially resist this statement — I know tried to, we would go crazy. So instead makes this a complex issue. However, The Vanderbilt Hustler allocates one issue of the news- that I did when I fi rst heard it. After all, they take in a only few details, and then if we choose to ignore this dilemma paper to each student and is available at various points on each of us knows that our appearance and infer conclusions from them based on because of its complexity, then we run the campus for free. Additional copies are $.50 each. behaviors don’t represent even a sliver past experience. You have probably met risk of oversimplifying others and believ- The Vanderbilt Hustler is a division of Vanderbilt Student of our emotions, our thoughts or our plenty of girls at Vanderbilt who are in ing that someone’s appearance is all there Communications, Inc. Copyright © 2012 Vanderbilt Student past experiences. But consider this line, fact tan, blond, skinny, and also high- is to him or her. And no one, no matter Communications. which I took straight from my Inter Com maintenance, self-centered and superfi - how superfi cial they may actually be, can notes: “Our fi ve senses are our only way of cial. If you see someone new who is tan, be (justly) fl attened into a couple physical receiving information.” If you think about blond and skinny, your brain’s cognitive characteristics or behaviors. this for a moment, you’ll realize that it’s shortcuts will lead you to assume that true, at least in a strict sense. she is probably high-maintenance, self- — Kara Sherrer 4 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2013 THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER u WWW.INSIDEVANDY.COM CELEB STATUS On Wednesday, Perez Hilton reported on a recent poll conducted among males in the UK, which rated Kristen Stewart the ugliest female star in Hollywood. Other notable actresses on the list of ugliest actresses included life Sara Jessica Parker, Denise Richards and Lindsey Lohan. THE MEN OF 403 RECORDS

PLAN YOUR WEEKEND Whether you’re looking to travel off campus or stick around the Vandy Bubble, here’s a guide to movies, concerts and other events happening near you. Read on to fi nd out the hottest things to do this weekend.

IN THEATERS ‘Snitch’ Opens Friday, Feb. 22 Dwayne Johnson stars as a father who makes a deal with the U.S. attorney after his son is set up in a drug deal. In return for his son’s freedom, he has to infi ltrate a drug cartel. Summit Entertainment made a serious mistake when they decided to release this fi lm at the same time as the opening of “A Good Day to Die Hard.” They’re pretty much the same fi lm, but “Snitch” has none of the hype that “Die Hard” does. Inevitably, “Snitch” doesn’t look like it will see the same kind of success at the box offi ce.

MURPHY BYRNE/ THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER ‘Dark Skies’ From left to right, Kunal Patel, Frederick Lanier, Jr., Sean Doherty, Tyler Needham and Jacob Weiss stand outside their dorm room, Hank Ingram 403, which even- Opens Friday, Feb. 22 tually went on to inspire the name 403 Records. “Dark Skies” is a psychological thriller that follows a suburban couple as an alien presence invades their home and preys upon t heir Freshmen Tyler Needham, Kunal Patel, said. “After a short brainstorming session, we focused on online presence. We felt it would children. As they become increasingly isolated from their skeptical decided to make this start-up business a record be more effective to sell their names and their friends and neighbors, they’re forced to deal with the situation on Jacob Weiss, Sean Doherty and Freder- label for one main reason: Living in Nashville, music through various social media outlets. their own. The movie stars Keri Russell. we would have numerous and incredible This approach has been quite benefi cial. We ick Lanier, Jr. speak about the formation resources at our disposal. It seemed like this can already claim that we’ve begun to ‘national- of their record label, the bands they would be the most fun and interesting busi- ize’ Foley and Ryan Morris,” Lanier said. “We ness.” have also utilized the various open mic nights IN CONCERT represent, and what it’s like to be full- A friend of Weiss’s at Belmont University at venues in Nashville, such as the illustrious Acquire The Fire time students managing a label. introduced the group to some of her friends, Bluebird Cafe.” Nashville Municipal Auditorium and after a few weeks of interviews, 403 Records The group described Keeps as a dream-pop Friday, Feb. 22 and Saturday, Feb. 23 found the three artists they are still promot- rock band that has a unique, dynamic style. Acquire The Fire is a two-day event showcasing Christian bands and By MAGGIE KNOX ing today: Foley, Ryan Morris and Keeps, all Keeps has a large following in Nashville after speakers. Bands include Disciple, Rapture Ruckus, Satellite & Sirens Life reporter freshmen at Belmont University. The group is performing various live shows in the area. and Hyland. Speakers are Ron Luce and Kemtal Glasgow, among ------very pleased with the artists they found, as each “Our goal for Keeps is to further expand their others. Find out more at http://acquirethefi re.com. artist has a very different sound. fan base to include non-students and other age Upon arriving at Vanderbilt last fall, freshmen “A lot of our efforts have gone towards Foley,” demographics,” Lanier said. Tyler Needham, Kunal Patel, Jacob Weiss, Sean The Chieftains said Weiss. “He’s originally from Southern Cali- When asked about how the guys balance Doherty and Frederick Lanier, Jr. formed the fornia and has a pop-rock, alternative sound. 403 with a full course load and other activities, Schermerhorn Symphony Center record label 403 Records. The label has since ex- He has the most top 40 sound of all of our Doherty laughed. “Not well,” he said. “It’s hard Thursday, Feb. 21 through Saturday, Feb. 23 panded its team to eight and seeks to use social The Chieftains are one of the most famous Irish bands in the world, artists.” Foley currently has two EPs available being a full-time student and working. We stay and they’re making their way to Nashville this Thursday through media, advertising and a strong online presence on iTunes, “Memories” and “Tonight.” He is up late. We all live about two doors from each Saturday. This week they’re celebrating their 50th anniversary to nationalize the fan base of their clients. currently at work on his fi rst full-length album other, so that’s made it a lot easier.” with the Nashville Symphony — and they’re still rockin’ as hard as What inspired a group of freshman guys to with a producer from Los Angeles, which can be 403 Records looks to expand even further. they were 50 years ago. Thursday’s performance starts at 7 p.m. try something as ambitious as starting a record expected at the beginning of April. “We’re trying to put together a tour in Califor- and Friday and Saturday’s performances start at 8 p.m. Tickets are label? “To be honest, the start of 403 is not that “Ryan Morris is a singer-songwriter with a nia, Oregon and Washington over the summer,” available at http://nashvillesymphony.org. glorious,” Weiss said. “We were just hanging out more acoustical sound,” Lanier said. Morris has Needham said. “We’re hoping that will produce one night, and we realized that we all have a a sound similar to Jack Johnson or Jason Mraz. revenue and provide us with more opportuni- shared interest in business and entrepreneur- His fi rst album, “Mandala of the Sky,” is cur- ties to expand.” ship. We fi gured that, we’re in Music City, why rently available on iTunes. For more information on 403 Records and ON CAMPUS not try music?” “Ryan Morris is really popular in live venues the artists they represent, like 403 Records on International Lens Film Series: ‘Last Train “The idea at fi rst wasn’t just to make a record here in Nashville,” Needham said. Facebook or visit http://403records.com. Home’ label but to simply create a business,” Lanier “Our approach for Foley and Ryan Morris was Sarratt Cinema Thursday, Feb. 21 The Vanderbilt Undergraduate Chinese Association presents “Last Train Home,” the latest in the International Lens Film Series. “Last Train Home” depicts the journey home of 130-million-plus Chinese workers for the Lunar New Year — the world’s largest migration. The movie is in Mandarin with English subtitles. The fi lm starts at 7:30 p.m. in Sarratt Cinema. How to love the body you’re in Vanderbilt University Orchestra and Vanderbilt Wind Symphony Concert Whitney Thompson, the fi rst plus-sized model to win ‘America’s Next Top Model,’ came to campus Sunday to speak about Ingram Hall Friday, Feb. 22 maintaining a positive body image. Read on for a summary of her key points and how you can apply them to your life. The Vanderbilt Orchestra performs Bela Bartok’s “Concerto for Orchestra,” and the Vanderbilt Wind Ensemble performs a program By ALEXIS MEYERS something to strive for. Thompson noted that titled “Made in America,” spotlighting original works for wind Life reporter often the media plays a heavy role in glamor- instruments. The concert starts at 8 p.m. in Ingram Hall. ------izing anorexia, as its showcasing rail-thin girls can cause females to feel insecure about their ‘Beautiful is not a size, an age or a proce- own bodies and looks. As a model spokesper- Actors From The London Stage performance: dure.’ son for the National Eating Disorders Associa- ‘Hamlet’ This was the main focus of Thompson’s tion, Thompson urged people to get help and to Neely Auditorium 106 speech. Thompson discussed her eye-opening help others who need it. She also commented Saturday, Feb. 23 experience in the modeling industry, sharing on how she thought many of the girls in the Vanderbilt hosts Actors From The London Stage again, as they how a profession thought to be beautiful actu- Top Model house showed many signs of eating perform the classic Shakespearean tragedy “Hamlet.” The fi ve- disorders. person troupe performed “Twelfth Night” last season. There will be ally masks many fl aws that cannot be seen from two performances beginning at 2 and 8 p.m. The performance is free the outside. While many women look to models ‘I eat what I want; I try to listen to my body.’ for undergraduates with their Commodore Cards and $7 for graduate as the embodiment of beauty, Thompson noted When asked what Thompson considers students. that runway models are usually size 0 teenag- “healthy” and what “balance” means to her, ers, often not for their beauty but for economic Thompson said it was simply a matter of listen- reasons. Thompson informed the crowd that ing to your body. She explained, “If I’m craving the majority of runway models are under a Snickers, I eat a Snickers. If I want a fruit I will OFF CAMPUS the age of 16, as designers often prefer thin, eat a fruit. Anything my body is telling me I will undeveloped teenagers who have not yet gone listen.” Thompson also noted that sometimes 4th Annual Nashville Blues Festival through puberty. Thompson noted that design- over-exercise can be just as unhealthy as starv- Nashville Municipal Auditorium ers often desire these size 0 models because a ing yourself. She said that exercise is meant to Sunday, Feb. 24 smaller size results in less fabric and therefore be a way to stay healthy, not a way to put too The 4th Annual Nashville Blues Festival is this Sunday at the Nashville fewer expenses. Her words showed that design- much stress on your body. As cardio exercise Municipal Auditorium. It features blues artists Mel Waiters, Shirley ers are now looking for models to fi t certain will get endorphins out, Thompson often runs Brown, Denise LaSalle and Latimore, among others. The festival to release stress and says that such behavior is starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at http://nashvilleauditorium. dresses instead of looking for certain dresses com. to fi t the models. When women look at these totally normal and encouraged. Regardless of models, they begin to think that these are the what you look like or what you think you should TINA TIAN / THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER standards of beauty, but Thompson informed look like, Thompson said there is no reason to Go Figure brought Whitney Thompson to campus on Oscar Experience: Nashville the crowd that there are multiple reasons that limit yourself in any way. Sunday to promote positive eating and health habits. Belcourt Theatre these selections exist. ‘Everyone has self-esteem issues; watch Thompson spoke about her modeling experience and Sunday, Feb. 24 ‘Anorexia is not a lifestyle choice; it’s a what you say.’ relationship with her own body in the Rand Lounge. For the 12th year in a row, the Belcourt hosts the Academy Awards Thompson’s speech often emphasized the disease.’ that?” Such comments can often come out of on the big screen. In addition to the show, there will be a red carpet power of words, as self-confi dence is often the Thompson educated the crowd about our mouths without a second thought, but they party and a silent auction to enhance the experience. The event byproduct of how we feel perceived by others. starts at 5:30 p.m. for people who buy tickets at the Patron level and anorexia, sharing an anecdote of a friend can stick with the people who hear them for Thompson said that a lot of body issues can 7 p.m. for general tickets. Tickets support the Belcourt Theatre. that she says is often typical of women. When much longer. Thompson stressed that one can come from those who are closest to us, sharing her college friend was called “anorexic,” she never be sure what kind of impact one’s words an anecdote about a mom who commented thought she was being complimented and was will have on another, instructing everyone to to her eight-year-old daughter, “You’re going fl attered to be considered “skinny.” Thompson be careful about word choice and to not bring to wear those jeans that make you look like emphasized that anorexia is a disease, not others down. THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER u WWW.INSIDEVANDY.COM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2013 5 WHAT THE BEYONCE DOCUMENTARY TAUGHT US

By PRIYANKA ARIBINDI Beyonce and Jay-Z are cuter than you thought. Life reporter We see Bey at her happiest during home videos shot with or by her husband, rap superstar Jay-Z. ------4 Who knew the world’s biggest power couple were such budding filmmakers? During one shot at dinner, the two sing lines from Coldplay’s “Yellow” to each other, and Beyonce replaces the final Though Beyonce has been nothing short of a pop lyrics with “Jay Jay, I love you so.” Yes, she calls him “Jay Jay.” icon for the past decade, with her showstopping perfor- mance at the Superbowl and her upcoming world tour, Beyonce has real problems. she has arguably reached new heights in popularity. Is Though she manages to not give too much away, we do it a coincidence, then, that her highly anticipated HBO 5 learn pretty early on that Beyonce’s whole life isn’t kick- documentary “Beyonce: Life Is But A Dream” premiered ing it with Jay by day and killing it at shows by night. Her this past weekend? Probably not. The woman is perfec- relationship with her father and one-time manager, Mathew Knowles, tion personified, and the timing of this documentary’s was pushed beyond repair as the result of her career, and according to release couldn’t be any more convenient. Beyonce, it had to be sacrificed. Though “Life Is But A Dream” wasn’t the tell-all some had been hoping for, fans should be glad to even catch Beyonce’s problems don’t include worrying about how she a glimpse of Bey, a generally camera-shy public figure, looks. let alone have the intimate view she gives us into her 6 Aside from the ample amount of footage we see of Bey grueling schedule, personal thoughts and private rocking it out on stage at various awards shows and time with another one of the 21st century’s greatest concerts, she spends the vast majority of the film dressed down. The superstars. The film was artfully done and manages entire interview the movie hinges on shows the superstar lounging to personify a woman who, up until this point, had on a couch clad in jeans sans makeup and shoes. There’s not a single seemed larger than life itself. Here’s what you missed blemish or hair out of place, though, which really does nothing for the for everyone who didn’t catch it: self-confidence of viewers at home. Beyonce is very into her faith. This revelation was more surprising than the rest. Through- 7 out the film Beyonce speaks about everything — life, art, love — in a very deep, philosophical way. Towards the tail end, she asserts her views on spirituality in what is perhaps the most emotional segment of the interview, saying “God lives inside of me … ABACA PRESS I know that and I feel it.”

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Beyonce is weird. Okay, she’s not “Lady-Gaga-wearing-a-dress- made-of-meat” weird, but Beyonce’s definitely 1 not an exceedingly normal person. A significant portion of the film is spent two inches away from her face as we watch her talking to herself on Photobooth BRIAN CASSELLA / CHICAGO TRIBUNE / MCT (while looking perfect), which brings us to point No. 2. Beyonce listens to her own music. There are no real norms for what MARK CORNELISON / LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER / MCT Beyonce loves her computer. 3 artists listen to when they’re not Beyonce’s daughter, Blue Ivy, doesn’t “Thank God for my computer,” she proclaims, writing and recording their own look like her at all. while holding it up to face her on a New York songs, but Beyonce confirms a long time 8 In true diva fashion, Blue makes an 2 City balcony. “Sometimes when there’s no one suspicion: Artists love getting down to their appearance in the film for a whop- to talk to, I talk out loud so I can get all of my own stuff. Literally. At one point, after leav- ping 15 seconds, but what did you expect — she thoughts out.” Throughout the film, her MacBook makes ing us a particularly emotional Photobooth learned from the best. She’s the spitting image cameos, catching her singing bars to herself in the back of diary, she thinks aloud a cure to her stress: of her dad and somehow she manages to make a car and recording the very first time she feels daughter “(listening) to ‘Make Love to Me’ and (mak- DAVID M. WARREN / PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER / MCT that look more adorable than we ever imagined. Blue Ivy kicking during her pregnancy. ing) love to (her) husband.” 6 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2013 THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER ◆ WWW.INSIDEVANDY.COM

THE BIG STAT Points for Kentucky freshman center Willie Cauley-Stein in Vanderbilt’s 74-70 loss on sports Wednesday night, a career high 20 Not so lucky in Kentucky Vanderbilt nearly ground out a second-half comeback in a hostile environment, but overcoming a big night from center Willie Cauley-Stein proved too tall a task in the Wildcats’ 74-70 win.

Baseball picks up By BEN WEINRIB depend on fellow freshman Willie Sports reporter Cauley-Stein to pick up the slack ------at home on Wednesday. two midweek wins And pick up the slack, he did. Cauley-Stein, who only aver- Another second-half come- ages 7.5 points and 5.3 rebounds back was foiled by the standout per game, dropped 20 points performance of another Kentucky and eight boards, shooting an center, as Vanderbilt could not fl ip effi cient 8-for-10 from the fi eld. the script of their Jan. 12 meeting Defensively, Josh Henderson and with the Wildcats in Wednesday Shelby Moats could not handle night’s 74-70 loss. the 7-footer, especially since the Rod Odom opened the Com- rest of the defense didn’t guard the modores’ second matchup of ball well, allowing the Wildcats to the year against Kentucky with a create off the dribble and get into 3-point shot — what would be his the paint. fi rst of four triples in the fi rst half. “He kind of just did it however That lead, though, would only last he wanted to,” said Vanderbilt one minute and 52 seconds, and head coach Kevin Stallings. Vanderbilt would not lead again “We should have just asked him the rest of the way en route to its what his preference was. Did he sixth straight loss in Lexington. prefer to dunk or did he prefer When Kentucky visited Vander- to get it and back us in and jump bilt over a month ago, the Com- hook? Other than asking him, we modores needed a big second-half couldn’t have been any more ac- comeback to make the game commodating, I didn’t think.” competitive down the stretch. The Commodores rallied in the Vandy trailed by 12 at halftime second half on the backs of John- and as much as 16 with 13:19 to go son, who had baskets on three in the second half. Round Two was straight possessions, and Hender- much of the same. son, whose consecutive layups Vanderbilt fell in a hole early, brought the score to 61-59 in favor when they allowed Kentucky to of Kentucky. go on a 13-0 run after Kedren Following a Julius Mays Johnson’s 3-pointer brought the 3-pointer, tempers fl ared as KIRSTEN HOLLIDAY / THE KENTUCKY KERNEL Commodores within a point. They Henderson came down with an Junior forward Rod Odom (0) came up with several big shots once again on his would whittle the defi cit down to offensive rebound and fell to the way to another solid night on offense, but Kentucky freshman Willie Cauley- KRISTIN DAVIS / THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER eight points by halftime, but the fl oor, while Ryan Harrow stood Stein (15) stepped up to lift the Wildcats to a 74-70 victory and a season sweep. The Vanderbilt baseball team looks to build on its 4-1 start Wildcats expanded their lead to 12 over the Vanderbilt big man. Stall- gangsters over here.” Sheldon Jeter hit one last with a three-game series this weekend against Monmouth. points with 7:53 left in the game. ings rushed over to separate the Trailing by fi ve points following 3-pointer with six seconds to go, The Commodores have scored at least nines runs in every The big difference for Kentucky players before things got out of the small altercation, the Commo- and the Commodores stole the game this season. between the two games was the hand, and freshmen Kevin Bright dores shot just 3-for-8 the rest of following inbound pass, but it absence of star freshman center and Carter Josephs followed the the way, including two big blocked would be too little too late, as that By ANTHONY TRIPODORO Nerlens Noel, who tore his ACL on coach onto the fl oor before being shots by Cauley-Stein with less only gave them 1.1 seconds to Sports reporter Feb. 12 in a loss to Florida. Noel promptly ejected for leaving the than 40 seconds left in the game. score four points. ------fi nished with 13 points, seven bench. Mays’ pair of free throws to put Vanderbilt falls to 10-15 (4-9 rebounds and three blocks in the “They threw two of our biggest Vanderbilt handled its fi rst set of midweek games in the Wildcats up by six with 23 SEC) and will travel to play Mis- fi rst meeting between the two criminals out of the game,” said convincing fashion, beating Belmont 9-3 at Rose Park seconds remaining would all but sissippi State (7-18, 2-11 SEC) on teams, and the Wildcats had to Stallings sarcastically. “We’ve got on Tuesday night and Central Arkansas at home on seal the game for Big Blue. Saturday for their next game. Wednesday, 10-2. The Commodores scored 10 unanswered runs against the Central Arkansas Bears on Wednesday at Hawkins Field after falling behind by a run in the fi rst inning. Con- rad Gregor, Connor Harrell and Xavier Turner each drove in a pair of runs, and starting pitcher Walker Buehler went four innings, allowing just one run on two hits but surrendering eight walks. Steven Rice earned the win in relief, allowing one hit in three innings of work. Vanderbilt may share the city of Nashville with Bel- mont, but the Commodores had no intention of sharing the baseball diamond on Tuesday. A great pitching performance by sophomore starter Phil Pfeifer held the Bruins in check. Pfeifer’s sole mistake of the day came when he served up a fi fth-inning solo shot to outfi elder Drew Turner. The lefty tossed 6.2 innings in total, allow- ing just that one run and striking out 10 batters along the way. Offensively, the Commodores were hot at the top of the order. Second baseman Tony Kemp had his second career fi ve-hit day on Tuesday. Kemp led off the game with a double and later came around to score. Just be- hind him in the order, freshman designated hitter Xavier Turner had three hits to round out another strong day behind the plate. Vanderbilt’s starting rotation of Kevin Ziomek, Tyler Beede and T.J. Pecoraro is expected to get the ball in order this weekend, with Beede and Pecoraro looking to put in more balanced performances than they did last weekend against Long Beach State. Monmouth enters this weekend’s series with an unblemished 1-0 record after beating Villanova 7-6 last Friday in Cary, N.C. in the Ron Fraser Classic. The Hawks were able to escape with a win in their season-opener, On point and on fi re but just barely. Reliever Neil Harm entered the ninth with a 7-3 lead but ultimately needed to be removed BOSLEY JARRETT / THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER in favor of Stephen Frey to secure the victory by the Rod Odom rises up for a shot against Alabama on Feb. 2 in Memorial Gymnasium. Odom has been the Commodores’ leading scorer in three of the last fi ve games. narrowest of margins. The Hawks had four other games scheduled for Saturday and Sunday against Villanova, defenders. Worst of all, Odom struggled with shooting. Odom has derived success from Temple, Canisius and La Salle, but they were cancelled After struggling to begin his junior sea- his 3-point shot, the staple of his versatile his ability to see openings in the defense and due to inclement weather in the Cary area. son, forward Rod Odom is coming into game. After shooting over 37 percent from avoid forcing the issue after catching the ball. beyond the arc in his fi rst two seasons, Odom The fruits of his labors have shown especially his own and living up to his potential as entered January shooting just 34 percent. from mid-range jump shots. a scorer for the Commodores However, something clicked for Odom in the “I don’t really think about it too much in Lacrosse falls at month of February. After managing to score 10 terms of where I’m scoring,” Odom said. “I just points in only three of eight January contests, try to take the opportunities as they come. By GEORGE BARCLAY Odom has dropped 15 points or more in four “I had a good talk with one of our coaches, Boston College Asst. sports editor of his last fi ve games. Strong efforts of 20, 15 and he told me that if you’re thinking in-be------and 19 points against LSU, Arkansas and Texas tween drive and shoot or anything, just shoot. The women’s lacrosse team dropped to 1-3 on the A&M, stand out, respectively. That made things really clear for me and gave Back in November, in his fi rst press confer- season with a 13-8 loss on the road to Boston College on Against the Aggies on Saturday evening, me a lot of confi dence as to what I’m supposed ence of the season, Vanderbilt basketball head Wednesday night. Odom drilled four 3-pointers in the second to be doing on the fl oor.” coach Kevin Stallings referred to junior Rod Freshman Mallory Schonk led the Commodores with half and was second on the team in free-throw Stallings has taken particular notice of Odom as the team’s “go-to guy.” Given his title four goals, getting herself on the board for the fi rst time attempts with four. On Wednesday night Odom’s improved scoring. of team captain and the departures of Com- with 1:54 to play in the fi rst half to cut an early defi cit to against Kentucky, he hit another four 3-point- “I think that he (Odom) just has more confi - modores cornerstones John Jenkins, Jeff Taylor 7-3 after at the break. She scored her third of the game ers and had 14 points by halftime. dence right now as a player and feels like those and Festus Ezeli, high expectations rested unassisted with 13:55 to play to bring the Eagles’ lead to “I really just try to go out and attack,” Odom are shots that not only he’s supposed to take, on the 6-foot-9-inch forward. Once a reserve 10-7, but that was the closest Vanderbilt would get the said on Monday. “Attack the game and try to but that he’s very capable of making them,” player, Odom — now a junior — fi nally found rest of the way. create as many opportunities as I can and Stallings said. “We’re a better team when he himself in the starting lineup, albeit with a host Freshman Sarah Mannelly recorded her second con- make the most out of all the opportunities that plays well.” of fi rst-years and sophomores surrounding secutive four-goal game for the Eagles, who improved to my teammates have been creating for me.” With well-calculated drives to the basket, the him. 2-0 on the season after a win at Holy Cross on Saturday. Odom’s scoring tear continued against occasional post-up and a herky-jerky jumper, After spending much of the offseason work- The Commodores were outshot 29-12, but 16 saves Kentucky in Rupp Arena on Wednesday night. Rod Odom has worked himself back into the ing on his post moves and ball-handling skills, from senior goalkeeper Chelsea Pasfi eld kept the visitors Drilling a three-pointer on his fi rst shot at- Commodore offense. Now that sophomore Odom tried to assert himself down low. Initial- within range. tempt of the night, Odom broke out for 16 point guard Kedren Johnson is battling an ail- ly, baskets were hard to come by. Until the fi fth Vanderbilt welcomes traditional lacrosse powerhouse points on 6-of-13 shooting against the Wild- ing shoulder, Odom could not have stepped up game of the season on Nov. 25 against UTEP, Northwestern to Nashville on Saturday afternoon at 1 cats. Of Odom’s points, 12 came from beyond at a better time. Odom failed to score in double fi gures. Ad- p.m. the arc, where he shot 4-of-6 to the dismay of a It took about three months, but the “go-to ditionally, he committed nine turnovers during fi red-up Kentucky home crowd. guy” is fi nally on the fl oor of Memorial Gym- the fi rst four games, most of which came as a But there is more to it than the 3-point nasium. result of trying to get past bigger and stronger THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER ◆ WWW.INSIDEVANDY.COM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2013 7 Fann moves from behind the plate to behind the desk Not just a rapper Sophomore pitcher Tyler Beede’s rap videos may be fi lled with beats and rhymes, but his abilities on the mound are even more dynamic

By BEN WEINRIB “People read a lot into what I say in Sports reporter my songs, but they really shouldn’t. ------I just write whatever’s on my mind, and if it comes out sounding a little Tyler Beede’s talent on the fi eld is awkward, then that’s just the way it impossible to deny. The most highly- is. But my motivation is just this team recruited player to come to Vanderbilt and getting to Omaha, and that’s just in over a decade, Beede nearly led the how it’s going to be every day.” Commodores in innings pitched in his For Beede, rapping represents an- fi rst year on campus. other outlet for him and his creativity, On the fi eld, the 6-foot-4-inch righty a way to express his feelings. It also is poised and composed, even when gives him an opportunity to let out he cranks his fastball up to 95 mph and whatever is hiding behind his game- unleashes a very solid circle changeup day poker face. and curveball. Beede is not the only one in the Despite his quiet, laid-back per- Vandy locker room with an odd sonality, Beede has a hidden talent: off-the-fi eld talent, though. Redshirt rapping. When he steps away from the freshman Zander Wiel beatboxes. A mound and picks up a mic, Beede’s few of his teammates can do back- fl ips. Famously, the team has made a BOSLEY JARRETT / THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER reserved personality is left by the dance-off video each of the past three Former Vanderbilt Commodore Drew Fann (pictured left) sits at his desk as the new head of baseball operations at Vanderbilt University. wayside, replaced by his swagger-fi lled seasons. This year’s iteration features Fann is one year removed from his time as a catcher for the Commodores (picutred right). alter ego, Young Beedah. “Writing was always a passion I had,” team captains Spencer Navin and By ALLISON MAST and they fi ll out the proper paperwork.” was here, but that’s just part of it,” Fann said Beede. “And I guess just last year Tony Kemp. Sports reporter In addition to his role on the staff, said. “When we pick on each other, we do I kind of went all for it and went all in “You’ll hear people getting in a ------Fann is a graduate student at the Peabody it out of love.” and decided to make a couple songs.” group of four and rapping to each School of Education. He is working to- Fann allows the harsh criticism and Last winter, Beede uploaded two other (in the locker room),” Beede Nine months ago, Drew Fann was on wards a Master’s Degree in Education in sarcastic remarks of the team members songs on YouTube — “Forever 21” and said. “Just kind of things that keep it the fi eld, equipped with a glove, a pair of Leadership and Organizational Perfor- to motivate him, although he knows “508 to the Ville.” Both are about his fun, keep it loose because once we cleats and a Vanderbilt cap. Now, he sits mance, a program he entered last year, they are not meant to be to be taken too decision to go to Vanderbilt instead of step on the fi eld, it’s all competition. in an offi ce at Hawkins Field, wearing and plans to graduate in December. seriously. When he sees an opportunity signing with the Toronto Blue Jays. In the locker room is where we create business attire and looking just as com- “I’ve got a lot of good friends on the to take the heat off of himself, he eagerly In June 2011, Beede was selected those memories and have fun with it.” fortable as he did in a Vanderbilt uniform. team, which is good to still see them play takes it. 21st overall in the MLB draft, but Young Beedah doesn’t care what Shortly after completing his fi nal sea- and be there as a fan of them,” he said. “I try to make sure if I’m ordering food ultimately turned down a $2.5 million other people say about his decision to son of eligibility, the former Commodore “It’s been tough sometimes with school for the night, or if I’m ordering cleats for offer, partially because the Blue Jays come to college. He doesn’t care what catcher was hired as the head of baseball as far as time management, but I’m really them, I know they’ve got to be perfect be- balked at his $3.5 million request. He you think about his music. Young operations. As the season begins, Fann blessed to be able to be here and stay cause if they’re not or something, they’re was the only one of 60 fi rst-round picks Beedah only seems to care about handles a new set of responsibilities: around the people that I care about. It’s going to come at me about it,” he said. not to sign. following his passions. To take a line scheduling bat boys, setting up the press such a great program, and it’s a really “I’m lucky to say they are my teammates. Beede has released three new songs from his newest song, “Fallin’”: box, checking on the weather and ensur- good entry-level job.” They will always be my teammates. I had in the past six months. Each, again, are “What you dream is more impor- ing everything is ready for a successful Just as Fann splits his time between such a good experience here as a player largely about his decision to choose an tant than hundreds of G’s.” day at the Hawk. the classroom and the baseball fi eld, he and as a student athlete. My goal for the education over a payday. On the mound, however, you won’t In the fall, his efforts were focused on must also balance his roles as an author- job is just to make sure that these guys The proliferation of content makes see that same fi re from Beede. His fi re the future Vandy Boys. ity fi gure and a friend to the members have everything they need, so they can one wonder: Is money the motive for comes in the form of a blazing fast- “I set up the recruiting weekends, of the Vanderbilt squad. He admits that have as good as an experience as I had the sophomore righty? ball, a pitching prowess than ranks which is probably my biggest responsi- his former teammates like to mess with here.” “I wouldn’t say the decision (to re- him atop the SEC. Couple that with a bility in the fall,” Fann said. “I make sure him, but this is something he grew ac- He may no longer be in uniform, but turn) is what drives me,” Beede said. “I steady demeanor, and Beede will be their visits are approved, I make sure they customed to before acquiring the new Fann hopes he can contribute in a new always knew I was going to fi nd myself an important stabilizing force for a have tickets to the football games. We position. way to another successful season that here. That was an easier decision than team with high expectations. make sure they get accepted to the school “They gave me a tough time when I ends in Omaha. people made it out to be.” 8 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2013 THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER u WWW.INSIDEVANDY.COM backpage

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