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POLITICS RETIREMENT Police Chief President Bush visits Nashville Guyet retires

GUYET Decision ends 45-year career. By Darcy Newell ASST NEWS EDITOR

Chief of Police Allan Guyet announced yesterday that he will retire from Vanderbilt University, where he has served for the past eight years. His retirement from this position will be eff ective Dec. 31 of this year. JONATHAN DIETZ / The Vanderbilt Hustler “Our students, faculty and staff Protestors express their dissatisfaction with the Bush administration on West End Avenue. have benefi ted from his leadership, compassionate concern for our Corker fundraiser held at Loews community and commitment to being a full-time partner in Vanderbilt on Wednesday. the life of our university,” said Deputy Vice Chancellor for By Davida Majors lane road, and traffi c was nearly Administration and Academic CONTRIBUTING REPORTER brought to a complete stop. Aff airs Nim Chinniah in an e- Student joggers trying to run mail. It’s not every day that “the loop” may have had trouble “Th ere is no mistaking the Vanderbilt students have to getting their afternoon exercise, as positive impact that Guyet has incorporate a presidential visit student protestors on both sides had on the fabric of Vanderbilt into their daily routine. of the political spectrum took University. I know we will all miss However, as Bush campaigned advantage of this opportunity to him and his leadership,” Chinniah Wednesday on behalf of Bob voice their opinions. said. Corker at the Loews Vanderbilt Senior Samantha Ansley Before coming to Vanderbilt, Hotel, students and Nashville said she came to protest Bush’s Guyet served as the chief of police residents faced numerous parking environmental policies. at Yale and the managing director and traffi c problems. “Right now, we’re 25 percent of public safety at Princeton. His Th e event ran from 2 to 7 of the world’s pollution and career in police work began in p.m., and supporters of Corker, only four percent of the world’s Newark, N.J., and has spanned the Republican candidate vying population,” she said. over 45 years. for Bill Frist’s open Senate seat, Ansley also said she is angered He holds associate, bachelor’s JONATHAN DIETZ / The Vanderbilt Hustler paid more than $2,000 per plate. that Bush is not putting forth Bush supporters line West End Avenue in response to his Nashville visit. and master’s degrees from John Jay Students residing in more eff ort to solve this problem. College of Criminal Justice and a Kissam Quadrangle were “Th e emission standards for master of public administration exposed to notices warning, cars are so low that we can’t “If you compare a picture of opportunity for me,” she said. late, explaining, “We kind of from the University of New “PRESIDENTIAL VISIT— compete with other countries, Bush to a picture of Kerry when Adams said that she felt walked over here from our dorm Haven. He also is a graduate of Possible Traffi c Issues.” Th e even on a market standard,” she they were both younger, you moved to protest Bush’s stand on at around 3 p.m. We plan to stay the FBI National Academy. fl ier informed students that the said. “Our cars can’t even be sold would see that Bush was sexier,” abortion and stem cell research. pretty much until the motorcade In addition, Guyet is a former westbound lanes of West End in places like China because our she explained. “I want to let my voice be leaves.” president of the New Jersey Avenue would be closed from emission standards are so low.” Senior Lauren Adams showed heard,” she said. “My father has Some people, such as freshman chapter of the FBI National 21st Avenue. to 23rd Avenue . On the other hand, sophomore up in support of Harold Ford Jr., cancer, and any advancement in Rob Douglas, are willing to go a Academy Associates and the New Th e fl iers also stated the Secret Catie Carter joined the crowd of Corker’s opponent in the Senate stem cell research could be in his little further to promote their Jersey College and University Service would install a pedestrian Bush supporters. race. favor.” cause. Public Safety Association. fence on the Kissam side of West “I support Bush and his Adams said she appreciated Adams said she had freed her When questioned about his After his retirement, he will End Avenue, blocking access to decisions,” she said. “I support the opportunity to voice her schedule up so that she could support plans, Douglas simply continue to live in the Nashville Lot 3, the parking lot closest to our troops and the war in Iraq. concerns. continue protesting until 6 or 7 responded, “I’m going to strip for area with his wife, Alberta. Th e ■ Mims and Reinke. I’m totally for the war in Iraq.” “I’m from Knoxville, where p.m. Bush!” community will plan an event in As a result of the lane closures, Carter also carried unique signs they do a good job of preventing Freshman Nick Krieble, a Bush December to celebrate his career ■ West End Avenue became a two- that read, “Bush is Sexy.” protests, so this is a great supporter, also said he would stay at Vanderbilt.

POLITICS DINING Vanderbilt to host October Dining launches Eat the World, Save the Earth senatorial debate Nectar cornerstone of socially-responsible project. By Emma Cofer Candidates Ford and Corker square off at Ingram. STAFF REPORTER Vanderbilt Dining has opened By Darcy Newell this on campus, it creates great opportunities for a new natural food store, Nectar, A S S T N E W S E D I T O R students, faculty and others to be a part of the on the fi rst fl oor of Vanderbilt- election process,” he said. Barnard Hall as part of its larger Vanderbilt has announced that the university will “We hope that at Vanderbilt, students become Eat the World, Save the Earth host the 2006 Tennessee senatorial debate on Oct. engaged in the civic life of the community, state campaign. 28. Th e debate will feature Democratic candidate and country. Th ere is no more important way to According to its Web site, Harold Ford, Jr. and Republican Bob Corker. become involved than to participate in the debates Th e ETWSTE program is Ford and Corker are vying for Republican Bill and to vote.” intended to enlighten students Frist’s seat, who after 12 years in the Senate, is not Vanderbilt also hosted the senatorial debate in and other guests about the larger seeking re-election. October 2002. environmental, community and Th is year’s debate will be the third and fi nal “We co-hosted with Channel 5 and the League health impacts of their food contest between Ford and Corker and will be of Women Voters of Tennessee and had a great options and choices. Th e program broadcast on Channel 5 throughout the state. experience,” said Vice Chancellor for Public Aff airs helps patrons access information “Th is race has become so high profi le, I wouldn’t Michael Schoenfeld. “So we decided to partner about Dining’s numerous kitchen be surprised if the event got national coverage as again and pitched a proposal to the campaigns. We principles, which range from the well,” Schoenfeld said. are absolutely thrilled.” promise that MSG is never used Th e election will be held on Nov. 7 less than two Th e debate in 2002 was a contest between to the fact that bottled water is weeks later. Republican candidate Lamar purchased through a local bottler. “Th is is a very important election,” said Alexander and Democrat candidate Bob “Our hope was to be able Schoenfeld, “Th ey are vying for one of a few Clement. Alexander won the election weeks later. to provide more options to open seats in the country, which could very As of yet, the ticket allocation to the public our students, to give them an well determine the control of the Senate. It’s a has not been decided, but Schoenfeld said that opportunity to not only purchase competitive race and should be a great debate.” Vanderbilt students will have an opportunity products that are environmentally Schoenfeld also said that this event is very to witness the debate fi rsthand. Tickets should conscious but also to encourage ■ important for the Vanderbilt community. become available later this month. them to learn about what is JONATHAN DIETZ / The Vanderbilt Hustler “Anytime you can have a major civic event like Nectar organic foods store features organic teas, among a variety of products. available and design meals based on their own personal preference,” Please see NECTAR, page 2 2 | NEWS The Vanderbilt Hustler | Monday, September 1, 2006

BY THE NUMBERS QUOTABLE NOTABLE WEATHER FORECAST ”I think that the South is pretty strongly Republican. It varies depending on 107,501 is the capacity in the TODAY the state, but, in places like Tennessee with a competitive Senate race, and Big House, the University of Isolated Storms, 81/66 perhaps a few other Southern states, this is an unusual year where Republicans Michigan’s stadium, where the 1,901 have not delivered as much for some lower and middle income voters who Dores will play their season number of people who rode might lean toward Republican on social issues but are unhappy with oil prices, opener on Saturday. SATURDAY the new VandyVans direct route the economy and the war in Iraq potentially as well.” Partly Cloudy, 77/64 from Peabody to Branscomb last weekend. Vanderbilt political scientist Christian Grose discusses challenges Republicans may face in November 2006 elections. SUNDAY Partly Cloudy, 80/66 U.S. Senate candidates Harold Ford Jr. and Bob Corker, who are vying for Tennessee Senator Bill Frist’s seat, will square off for a statewide televised debate at Vanderbilt University’s Ingram Hall Oct. 28. MONDAY Isolated Storms, 82/60

CORRECTION RETIREMENT NECTAR: In the article “VSC approves new student publication” in Wednesday’s Employee August Johnson retires after 55 years Encourages issue of Th e Hustler, Nathan Ford was incorrectly identifi ed as Nathan Tales of segregation, racism remind students of nation’s progress. Floyd. Th e Hustler regrets the error. campus to Compiled by Darcy Newell By Sydney Wilmer was hollerin’ and shoutin’ at us, afraid we wouldn’t TODAY IN THE BUBBLE CONTRIBUTING REPORTER fi nish. After a few minutes, even though I was eat healthy Rec Center hosts free festivities to celebrate Michigan scared, I asked, ‘If you could just be quiet, we could game In his 55 years of employment at Vanderbilt, fi nish.’ She understood and went inside.” From NECTAR, page 1 August Johnson has seen Vanderbilt, Nashville and “I guess at the time, treating us like that was just said Suzanne Herron, who runs the nation reject the politics of racism and move what people did, but afterwards she came out and Nectar under the supervision Tonight, the Student Rec Center hosts “Rec the Big House” from 5 to into the modern era of acceptance. took us in for Cokes,” he said. of Varsity Market Manager 11 p.m. Th e event will include free pizza, drinks, t-shirts, games and At 75 years of age, Johnson, a custodial worker Segregation was a common part of the society Spiros Vergatos. tournaments and is open to all students. in the Plant Operations Department, can still of the time, but many of today’s students may not A dining advisory remember his fi rst experience with racism and the realize that it also applied to the Vanderbilt of the committee, nutrition calculator, On Saturday, Sept. 2, the Rec Center also invites students to come watch ways of the old South. 1950s. staff -registered dietician and the Vanderbilt/ Michigan football game on the big screen. Free sub “When I was about 10 or 11, I was in the grocery “I remember when I fi rst started working here, staff training are also a part of sandwiches, drinks, t-shirts and prizes are included in the day’s activities. store about to write a receipt when an older white you could go in and order from Vanderbilt’s ETWSTE’s campus presence. Th e event begins at 10:30 a.m., with the game beginning at 11 a.m. fellow turned around and snapped at me,” he said. cafeteria, a white-framed building, but as a black Further, eating guides at “Th is guy called me everything but a child of man you couldn’t sit down,” Johnson said. “It was dining locations indicate For more information about either event, visit the Rec Center online at God. I go home, and I’m crying. My mother told the law they had to go by.” which products are organic, www.vanderbilt.edu/campusrecreation me, ‘Don’t worry. He’s got a day comin’. She told As Johnson described it, “it was a diff erent vegetarian, vegan, local, fair Check out http://calendar.vanderbilt.edu for more events. me not to hate.’” world,” but Nashville was not as bad as some places. trade and recycled. According to Johnson, the outburst itself was “I grew up in a mixed neighborhood. We accepted Th e Web site, www. less surprising than the perceived normalcy of the each other when a lot of places didn’t.” vanderbilt.edu/dining/etwste, VUPD CRIME LOG Compiled by Darcy Newell event. Finally, after the long fi ght of many Civil Rights encourages the university “Th e people in the store just stood there,” he leaders, the tide began to turn. African American community to engage in their Aug. 30, 6:40 a.m. — said. “People looked at one another but didn’t say students had to protest their way into the school, dining experience, saying, An arrest was made for impersonation, anything.” but Johnson says he can remember seeing the fi rst “Food brings people together, drunkenness and trespass of real property between 24th Avenue South Other instances, while less blatant, demonstrate black student at the university. creates a sense of place and and Pierce Avenue. how pervasive racism was before the Civil Rights Johnson explained that societal changes are a feeling of kinship. Food Movement. always diffi cult, but “Vanderbilt came into the sustains not only our bodies Aug. 30, 10:27 a.m. — “When I fi rst started working here, I worked on changes nicely.” but also our communities and DVD recorders were stolen from Medical the Swing Crew,” he said. “We would do whatever Despite his painful experiences, Johnson said, environment.” Center East. needed to be done around campus.” “Hating was never an option.” “What we’re trying to do Johnson described one day at Chancellor Harvie “I’ve never had any bitterness,” he said. “Kids today is off er the opportunity to eat Aug. 31, 12:06 a.m. — Branscomb’s residence that particularly stood out in don’t really know about all this, but I experienced healthy with organic, natural An arrest was made on 21st Avenue South his mind. it all. Now you can go anywhere, but I came up foods. Th ere was a real need ■ for possession of narcotics, drug equipment, and driving under the “One day, Chancellor Branscomb’s wife wanted through the ropes when times were hard.” for that on campus. A lot of infl uence. us to clear some brush for a party,” he said. “She people want to be healthier,” Herron said. Nectar itself was the KATRINA SERVICE GUIDE brainchild of Executive Chef and Associate Director of The Vanderbilt Hustler (ISSN 0042-2517), the student newspaper of Vanderbilt Students affected by Hurricane Katrina address University, is published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the academic Dining Camp Howard. year except for during exam periods and vacations. The paper is not printed during “Th ere were requests for summer break. shortcomings in FEMA’s continued response a store like Nectar. We have The Vanderbilt Hustler allocates one issue of the newspaper to each student and is 4,000 trailers meant for Gulf Coast still in storage. focus groups, and we work with available at various points on campus for free. Additional copies are $.50 each. The Vanderbilt Hustler is a division of Vanderbilt Student Communications, Inc. student organizations who Copyright © 2004 Vanderbilt Student Communications. continue to provide feedback and help develop this idea,” LOCATION said Lida Horna, director of The Hustler offi ces are in 130 Sarratt Student Center on the Vanderbilt University Dining Services. Campus. Address postal mail to VU Station B 351504, Nashville, Tenn. 37235-1504. Nectar has proven very successful thus far, drawing AFFILIATIONS The Hustler is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press, Columbia Scholastic Press curious students new to the Association, College Newspaper Business and Advertising Managers, Southern Uni- concept of organic food and versity Newspapers and the Southeastern Journalism Conference and is an associate die-hard health food fans member of the Associated Press. alike. Stephanie Baeza, a freshman TO ADVERTISE Display ads: (615) 322-4237 or e-mail [email protected] who purchased several items Display fax: (615) 322-3762 at the store after browsing its Offi ce hours are 10 a.m. — 5 p.m., Monday — Friday many choices, said, “I think Visit us online at http://www.vscmedia.org/advertising.html Nectar is great. I’ve never had access to an organic food store TO REPORT A NEWS ITEM Campus news: Call 322-2424 or e-mail [email protected] before.” Entertainment news: Call 343-0967 or e-mail [email protected] “Th is is what our students Sports results: Call 343-0967 or e-mail [email protected] want, and we want to provide what our students want and CORRECTIONS need,” said Horna. The Hustler strives for accuracy and fairness and will correct errors of substance. See our correction policy on the Opinion page for information about notifying us. To add incentive for students to use the store, many food PRINTER options can be combined to The Hustler is printed at Franklin Web Printing Company in Franklin, Tenn. form a meal on the Vanderbilt Meal Plan, an option that SUBSCRIPTION RATES visitors to Nectar have been Call (615) 343-3064 9 a.m. — 5 p.m., Monday — Friday. trying. One semester’s delivery via U.S. Postal Service is available for $125 or $200 per year. Checks should be made payable to The Vanderbilt Hustler. Th elma Boyd, formerly stationed at the Varsity BACK ISSUES Marketplace chain, now works Back issues are available in Sarratt 130 during business hours. at Nectar. “We’re doing very good, better than we thought,” she said. “It’s good for the ■ BILL HABER / AP Photo students.” Terry Favorite delivers Yellow Pages phone books at a Hurricane Katrina FEMA trailer park in Chalmette, La.

By Allison Malone homes from Clayton and other companies now sit which is a central location for us, I think that is wise.” is a FEMA trailer a solution? I don’t think so. A E D I T O R I N C H I E F unused at an airport storage facility in Hope, Ark. More than 101,000 households in the Gulf Coast lot of people have a long way to go before they have College of Arts and Science senior Amy Schellhaas region still occupy temporary travel trailers and mobile a permanent living situation, and a FEMA trailer With more than 4,000 trailers that were delivered witnessed the destruction Katrina left fi rsthand in her homes, she said. Th at’s about 20,000 fewer than that has only 120 square feet of space to live in is no for Hurricane Katrina relief on the Gulf Coast a year hometown of New Orleans, La. She said, “Th e homes immediately after the storm hit. solution.” ago still in storage, Vanderbilt students and alumni certainly could have been used. I know people who just Courtney Allen, a 2005 graduate of the College of Allen said that an architect in New York has designed react to FEMA’s response to the storm. recently got their trailers or who had them delivered to Arts and Science, works as the rebuilding coordinator Katrina Cottages, 300 square feet units that provide “FEMA contracted with us for a total of 4,200 totally wrong addresses, so this is not the only mistake for Trinity United Methodist Church in Gulfport, aff ordable housing for those without permanent living homes,” said Chris Nicely, spokesman for Clayton FEMA has made with providing trailers.” Miss. She has been working there since November arrangements. According to Allen, the cottages are Homes in Maryland, Tenn. “We pulled almost 2,000 “A year after the storm, we are grateful for the help after she volunteered for the relief eff ort with the being contracted through Lowe’s home improvement homes from existing stock at our stores and we built we have gotten, but there is still quite a way to go. Th e Vanderbilt Wesley Foundation during October of last stores. She sees this as a better option for families the rest of the homes for them.” things that were easy to fi x have been fi xed, but the year. because of the increased space and improved quality “Th e homes were built and ready,” Nicely said, “but places that were hit really hard are still in the same “Th ere is a boneyard of trailers in Long Beach, of the homes, which are sold for around the same price they weren’t picked up from the manufacturing plants state they were in six months ago.” Miss., that weren’t being used,” Allen said. “Turns out, as a FEMA trailer. until about 60 days after the deadline for completion.” But FEMA spokeswoman Debbie Wing looks they were being used by FEMA for parts to fi x other Allen stresses that there is much work to still be ■ According to Nicely, zoning regulations and on the upside. Th e trailers will be ready for the next trailers people were already living in. Smoke alarms done. “We are so far from being put back together.” residents’ resistance to temporary shelter communities disaster. were being dismantled from these $30,000 trailers kept FEMA from placing them in damaged areas of “It’s always good to have supplies on hand,” Wing to fi x other trailers. Th is is absurd- it rendered them Th e Associated Press contributed reporting for this article. the Gulf Coast. said. “Th e trailers and mobile homes will eventually be virtually unusable.” Nicely estimates 8,000 to 10,000 manufactured used. If there are 8,000 to 10,000 units in Arkansas, “Th ere are still folks who need a place to live, but Monday, September 1, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler NEWS | 3

MEMORIAL Community remembers Matthew Prince in Benton Chapel memorial Students in attendance express loss and celebrate life of former student.

By Harish Krishnamoorthi CONTRIBUTING REPORTER

Matthew Prince, a Vanderbilt undergraduate, succumbed to a long struggle with brain cancer over the summer. As a way to acknowledge his impact on the Vanderbilt community, students and faculty members gathered in Benton Chapel yesterday. In an open-mike format, students conveyed their thoughts on Prince’s life and personality. “We can attribute words like kind, giving, caring and faithful, but he was so much more than words could describe. He reminded me that, with faith, you can conquer anything.”

“Matthew always talked about how lucky he was to have such good friends, but maybe we were the lucky ones.”

“I will never forget his radiant smile. He was so selfless. People like Matthew come once in a lifetime.”

“One thing that makes Matthew so precious was his forgiving nature.”

“Matthew was humble, and Matthew was courageous.”

BRETT KAMINSKY/ The Vanderbilt Hustler Students and faculty members gather to remember the life of Matthew Prince at a service in Benton Chapel.

PARKING Sizzlin’ Student Specials! Office of Traffic and Parking relocates tow lot near Natchez Field 1 Block from Campus! The Office of Traffic and Parking relocated the tow lot from lot 72A to lot 73B. There MON 9:30AM 12 noon 4:30PM 6:00PM 7:30PM is a sign posted at the old lot providing directions to the new location at 30th TUE 6:00AM 12 noon 4:30PM 6:00PM WED 9:30AM 12 noon 4:30PM 6:00PM 7:30PM

Avenue South and Dudley Avenue near Natchez Field. The new lot has a covered THUR 6:00AM 12 noon 4:30PM 6:00PM waiting area, an automated phone system and a fence that surrounds all vehicles. FRI 9:30AM 12 noon 4:30PM SAT 9:30AM 4:30PM The business hours have been extended and are not Monday through Friday from SUN 9:30AM 4:30PM 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. After hours pickup can be arranged by using the automated phone line located at the lot entrance, but $25 will be added to the towing fee. Any vehicles left over seven days will be relocated to the Martin’s Wrecker Service www.hotyoganashville.com Buy Online and SAVE! location downtown. More Classes Coming Soon! 2214 Elliston Place, 3rd Floor 615.321.8828

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“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” OPINIONOPINION The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

ALLISON MALONE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF EDITORIAL CARTOON

GLENNA DEROY, NEWS EDITOR

REEVE HAMILTON, OPINION EDITOR

JARRED AMATO, SPORTS EDITOR

MONIKA BLACKWELL, LIFE EDITOR

JONATHAN DIETZ, PHOTO EDITOR

OUR VIEW VU Dining responds to student concerns

Vanderbilt Dining’s new program, Eat the World, Save the Earth, is a big step in the right direction for the university. It represents a commitment to several principles with which we want our university to be associated. First, it demonstrates a commitment to health. As the debate over the value of the party scene continues in the opinion section, the fundamental principle that everyone seems to agree upon is that Vanderbilt is a “balanced” or a “well-rounded” university. Having a healthy student body is part of this balance. Vanderbilt Dining’s stated commitments to providing vegetarian and vegan food options and, among other things, increasing the availability of organic foods are indicative of their understanding of this key characteristic of the university. This program displays a dedication to social consciousness. All the Don Wright — KRT coffee provided by Vanderbilt Dining is 100 percent fair trade. Also, a clear effort is being made to support local businesses through the LETTER TO THE EDITOR use of a local bottler for water. Vanderbilt has a responsibility to give back to the surrounding community that provides its students with so many opportunities, which Vanderbilt Dining clearly appreciates. Larson’s views on party scene not a minority A third key element to this program is environmental awareness. The 100 percent canola oil used in food preparation is recycled, so To the Editor: the students here at Vanderbilt are too lazy common sense list was nothing more than that nothing goes to waste. Also, all paper containers and plastic cups I share the views expressed by Kyle Larson to be responsible and require an external a restatement of illegal offences followed by are recyclable. Vanderbilt is, itself, a national arboretum, so clearly an in his article “Pride in greek party scene is force, such as VUPD, to motivate them to the circuitous, and obvious, conclusion that if appreciation of the environment is an important characteristic of the misplaced” and would like to think that behave. These people that cannot obey the these guidelines were followed then none of university. our opinion is not an extreme minority. I laws and policies by which our society has the crimes described within these guidelines We think the most hopeful feature of this new program is the certainly don’t pay $40,000 a year primarily agreed upon reflect poorly on all of us in the would occur. student involvement that went into its inception. Many of these for the “party scene” and I would question Vanderbilt Community. Furthermore, the target audience of exciting new additions to Vanderbilt Dining are the results of the priorities of anyone who does. I think The recent security alerts involving rape are Reagan’s guidelines are the criminals who student requests, focus groups and input from student organizations. this party attitude is one of the reasons that a reminder of the negative consequences that commit sexual assault and have no respect Vanderbilt Dining listened to these student voices and delivered what underage drinking has become a problem on are a result of the “party scene,” and yet when for the law in the first place. I am no was asked for. Thus, this is a success, not just for Vanderbilt Dining, our campus. VUPD published risk reduction tips in their philosopher but I think that telling criminals but for Vanderbilt students. Not only is underage drinking against Aug. 24 security alert they were criticized in not to commit crime isn’t a very effective Students should be playing a pivotal role in the thought processes Vanderbilt policy, but more importantly, it is Reagan Bush’s letter to the editor because strategy for reducing it. behind the development of the university as it undergoes major against the law. Now I would like to think she felt that the guidelines implied that In closing, I would like to applaud VUPD changes. We hope that other Vanderbilt departments take a cue from that most of the students at Vanderbilt are females would implicitly be held accountable for encouraging responsible behavior and Vanderbilt Dining and incorporate student suggestions. We also intelligent people but I have to stop and if they were sexually assaulted while not I think that all Vanderbilt students would hope that students continue to make suggestions that aim for results ask, why then are there so many students following the risk reduction tips. While a do well to think about the consequences of as productive, constructive and important as those expressed by Eat that willfully and frequently participate in female is never at fault for being sexually their actions before engaging in any risky the World, Save the Earth. underage drinking? How can we call the assaulted, certainly even the President of behavior. students here at Vanderbilt intelligent and Peer Educators of Project Safe would agree OPINION POLICY educated if they lack a fundamental respect that females should act in responsible ways Nicholas Snyder for the law? to reduce the risk of such assaults occurring. Junior, School of Engineering The Vanderbilt Hustler opinion come from a Vanderbilt e-mail Unfortunately it appears that a many of Reagan went on to submit her own section aims to stimulate discus- address where the identity of the sion in the Vanderbilt community. sender is clear or be accompanied In that spirit, columnists, guest with a phone call to the editor- COLUMN columnists and authors of let- in-chief. With rare exception, all ters to the editor are expected letters must be received by 1 p.m. to provide logical argument to on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday. Minimum wage debate being misrepresented back their views. Unreasonable The editor reserves the right to arguments or arguments in vain edit and condense submissions for between columnists have no place length as well as clarity. I would like to reply to the column “Raising 20 percent of households earn 50.4 percent, Also, although the in The Hustler and will not be Lengthy letters that focus on an minimum wage does more harm than good” versus 3.4 percent for the poorest 20 percent. minimum wage has published. The Hustler welcomes issue affecting students might be by Mata Burke in the Aug. 28 Hustler. I feel Minimum wage is important to ensure that not been increased reader viewpoints and offers three considered for a guest column at Guest Columnist After methods of expression: letters the editor’s discretion. low-wage workers get the share of wealth in 10 years, inflation owed to them; without it, clearly the wealth has continued. This adjusting to the editor, guest columns and All submissions become the PAUL feedback on our website. property of The Hustler and must floats up. This is distribution of wealth means that, according for inflation, Letters must be submitted either conform to the legal standards of FLEMING without regard to merit. to epinet.org, “Since in person by the author to The Vanderbilt Student Communica- The other contention I had was the September 1997, the minimum Hustler office or via e-mail to tions, of which The Hustler is a the article misrepresents the minimum wage column’s insinuation of the relationship purchasing power of [email protected]. division. issue in a number of key places. between job availability and the minimum the minimum wage wage is at Letters via e-mail must either First, the article states that “raising the wage. This relationship is not necessarily has deteriorated by its lowest minimum wage would force company owners backed up by empirical evidence. Consider 20%. After adjusting CORRECTION POLICY to pay larger sums of money to employees the result of a study conducted by the for inflation, the value level since Accuracy is our profession. As the Bring corrections to the Hustler who have not necessarily increased their Economic Policy Institute. It examined the of the minimum wage 1955. “Voice of Vanderbilt,” we are com- office in Sarratt 130 or e-mail us at productivity.” However, consider this impact of the increase of the minimum wage is at its lowest level mitted to ensuring our work is fair [email protected]. You from the New York Times’ recent article from $4.25 to $4.75 in 1996 and to $5.15 since 1955.” and accurate. Errors of substance may also report them by telephone entitled “Real Wages Fail to Match a Rise in 1997. One of the principal findings was: To conclude, I will be corrected. With very rare to the news line at 615-322-2424 in Productivity”: “Worker productivity rose “Four different tests of the two increases’ believe the author is wrong in the assessment exception, these corrections will or the editor-in-chief at 615-322- 16.6 percent from 2000 to 2005, while total employment impact - applied to a large that raising the minimum wage would be be listed on Page 2. 3757. compensation for the median worker rose number of demographic groups whose more harmful than helpful to workers. The 7.2 percent.” The issue of minimum wage wages are sensitive to the minimum wage - benefits to low wage workers of raising, as is being misrepresented; it is not a matter fail to find any systematic, significant job loss well as the benefits of not raising to high STAFF of pay increases in excess of productivity, associated with the 1996-97 increases. Not wage earners and investors, can be empirically News Editor Glenna DeRoy Senior Sports Reporter Will Gibbons but merely making sure that the two keep only are the estimated employment effects verified. The supposed negative impacts are Asst. News Editors Ally Smith Marketing Director George Fischer apace. The result of this imbalance of generally economically small and statistically contested, and the evidence gathered from Nicole Floyd Advertising Manager David Fotouhi Darcy Newell Asst Advertising Manager Madeleine Pulman productivity and pay increases is that “wages insignificant, they are also almost as likely to past minimum wage hikes points against Opinion Editor Reeve Hamilton Advertising Staff Angela Booker and salaries now make up the lowest share of be positive as negative.” their assertion. Additionally, the allegation Asst Opinion Editor Katie Vick Hillary Rogers Sports Editor Jarred Amato Justin Gonzales the nation’s gross domestic product since the The point is that although the study finds that raising the minimum wage will cause Asst Sports Editors Peter Madden Art Director Matt Radford government began recording data in 1947, clear indication of positive effects of raising workers to be paid disproportionately high is Jambu Palaniappan Designers Becca Carson Life Editor Monika Blackwell Cassie Edwards while corporate profits have climbed to their the minimum wage (“strong wage gains” backwards. Not raising the minimum wage Asst Life Editor Emily Silver Laura Kim highest share since the 1960’s.” According for low income workers) it does not find is provably causing wage earners to receive Photo Editor Jonathan Dietz Andrew McCormick Supervising Copy Editor Amy Roebuck Katie Quille to tompaine.com, the successful blocking of evidence to support the theory of “negative less compensation than their productivity Copy Editors Stacy Clark Advertising Designer Rosa An a minimum wage hike has contributed to the impact on job opportunities”. Moreover, gains merit. Sara Gast Jennifer Kamler fact that “The Gini Index, which is used to economists at Goldman Sachs have written Becky Lou measure income inequality, has increased 4.2 “the most important contributor to higher Steven McNish Elizabeth Middlebrooks VSC Director Chris Carroll percent since 1995, according to the Census profit margins over the past five years is a Paul Fleming is a Graduate Student in the Senior News Reporters Meredith Casey Asst. VSC Director Jeff Breaux Bureau.” To further the point, the wealthiest decline in labor’s share of national income” EECS Department. Kristen Chnielewski Asst. VSC Director Paige Orr-Clancy

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COLUMN AROUND What “I went to the “I think for Society needs to adapt to career women Bush protest the most part THE are your yesterday and people have it was really very informed On Aug. 22, 2006, Forbes.com, a well known of the way we have been socialized. With the LOOP impressions great to see so beliefs and po- and respected business site, published an article changes in society, these typical ideals we have of Vanderbilt’s many people litical opinions, out there. “ and I appreci- entitled “Don’t Marry Career Women.” This are being broken and not everyone is ready to MADELEINE FENTRESS MADELEINE JACKSON adjust. political climate? ate that.“ Opinion Columnist Freshman Senior Some of the studies he cites state that, if women SAMANTHA quit their jobs and stay home with the kids, they will be unhappy and that both the woman and “I think the “I find that most “I was very SCHREIBER the man will be unhappy if the wife makes make conserva- students, if they surprised more money than her husband. Ok, fair enough. tive mindset, are honest, to find how article, written by Michael Noer, executive editor But, why can’t the man quit his job and stay although domi- have their views conservative nant on campus, challenged and the student of the site, details why marrying an educated, home and raise children? I bet he wouldn’t be is not restrictive have to adjust body was in career driven woman will result in a miserable too pleased if he was inherently expected to, as Vick tie in preventing the their stances on Ka other political general. “ and uncommitted relationship and eventual women are. Like men, women can be victims of RAVI PATEL KEVIN HRITZ many issues.. “ NIKITA MODI dissolution of the marriage. He must be joking. “gold diggers,” or they can be unsatisfied with Sophomore views from being Junior Junior expressed. “ I feel like marrying a verbally and physically the level of ambition of their husband, both of abusive woman, or marrying a crack addict, which can be reflected in salary. Furthermore, by Compiled might be a worse idea. Seem a bit drastic? So if one makes more than the other and it causes is ruling out every woman who has a B.A. and that much tension, the relationship is more of a some ambition. competition than a healthy marriage. someone more likeable and she will cheat and causation, which Noer acknowledges, but, if this Let’s think about who Michael Noer is. After Noer also mentions that, as women’s work you will get divorced. Women have always dealt is the case, then telling men not to marry career graduating from Rice he spent 15 months hours’ increase, so does unhappiness but that with the idea of a husband “running off with his women is just unfounded. touring Europe and the Middle East studying this is not so as men’s work hours increase. secretary,” but now when applied to men, this is The main issue I have with this article is that it the history of Santa Claus. He then wrote a Women are accustomed to having men work not okay. That is a clear double standard. is a reflection of society as a whole. Of course if satirical business piece on the business practices more hours therefore no correlation is found Women used to be criticized for going to college you and your spouse are working it’s going to be of Santa Claus. He has no apparent background between increased work hours and satisfaction just to get an M.R.S. degree. Apparently, not even harder to get the dishes done, but this is why the in psychology or sociology or anything that because we have been socialized to expect men that will get you a husband now. You have to be whole concept of a reciprocal relationship exists. gives him weight to defend his exaggerated to work. The progression women are making in plain old dumb. Another one of Noer’s points is Both spouses will be more tired, but they should be statements. The studies that he cites can be the workforce is bringing about discomfort from that “divorce has been positively correlated with happy to come home and relax—together. Times turned around to reflect poorly on men just as men who are unwilling to adjust to the fact that higher rates of alcoholism, clinical depression and are changing, which means we need to too. If not, he sees them being the fault on women, he has they don’t have to be the breadwinners, they don’t suicide.” Wonderful. I’ll go work at a gas station, let’s hope McDonalds is hiring. just taken the misogynistic route and assumed have to be macho and support the whole family. because if I stay here at Vanderbilt I am either men hold no blame. I don’t place all the blame Noer also mentions that having your spouse at going to be blacklisted on Match.com or I’ll end Samantha Schreiber is a junior in the College of on Mr. Noer though; I believe it is a reflection work increases the chances that she will meet up dead. Of course, correlation does not equal Arts & Science.

COLUMN COLUMN Exams must be reformed in order to restore Students need to bond together to the worth of a high school diploma prevent crime on our campus

In the Grease song “Beauty School Drop-Out,” an developed, the ADP One of the rants in Monday’s Hustler If you saw angel convinces Frenchy to go back to high school in analyzes current MCEs to caught my eye, “ When did Vandy become someone alone order to save her career and prevent her from working determine where they fall Now the a crime-ridden hellhole?” While this on the street If you saw short. diploma ‘often at Vanderbilt someone alone Opinion Columnist Opposition to the Columnist would you just KATIE more rigorous testing serves as little SARA walk right by? on the street claims that it will lower more than a What if she was at Vanderbilt VICK graduation rates and, in TABOR your girlfriend, particular, hurt students certificate of sister, brother would you just in a malt shop. Fifty years later, in a world where in difficult situations who question exaggerates the current situation or friend, high school diplomas have lost considerable value, a may not have the same attendance.’ to some extent, I have to say that, for the would things walk right by? diploma alone provides only limited opportunities, educational opportunities. most part, I agree with its sentiments. be the same? of which being a waitress at the corner store would “For a group to come out and say that a high school The Vanderbilt community is not the People may not help the person in the not be too shabby. diploma has lost its meaning strikes me as a difficult same as it was two years ago when I entered first situation, but they would almost A single reason cannot explain the trend, but a position to maintain given how hard many students as a freshman, and it does not seem to definitely help the person in the second significant factor is that employers and colleges work to obtain one,” said David Bloome, former be going back to those idyllic memories. one. I know that being a “sister” to 137 simply find that graduates have not learned what it president of the National Council of Teachers of The rapes and Morgan shootings of last girls on this campus I would never let one takes to be successful beyond grade 12. While the English. year woke our campus up and caused the of them walk home alone and I think that diploma formerly proved competence, now it “often Granted these new standards demand more effort implementation of new security measures, we should all feel a common bond simply serves as little more than a certificate of attendance,” of both students and teachers. However, according but those are clearly not enough. Two rapes from being Vanderbilt students. said a report by the American Diploma Project. to the 2005 Achieve poll, 80 percent of high school and a theft have occurred in freshman We are all responsible for our own The US Secretary of Education, Rod Paige, graduates said that they wished they had studied dorms in the last week. This is a startling actions, but sometimes we are not in the supported the ADP’s report, saying it “underscores harder, suggesting most would appreciate the statistic to a junior girl who spent her state of mind to be as responsible as we the need for high school reform.” increased challenge. Many teachers would also first week of freshman year safely within should and this is when friends need to Students also agree; about 40 percent of high welcome the change since in a 1995 survey by Peter the confines of the Vandy bubble. And so take notice. Driving drunk home from school graduates feel that they were not adequately Hart and Associates, 30 percent felt pressured to give I ask you, as fellow students and clearly your fraternity house or walking home prepared for a job or college, according to a 2005 higher grades than students deserved and another intelligent people, what can Vanderbilt do from a downtown bar by yourself is never poll conducted by Achieve, Inc., an independent, 30 percent felt pressured to reduce the difficulty and to make things better? a good decision and as fellow students we bipartisan organization. amount of work assigned. I had an extended conversation with should help our peers realize this. Although the ADP project was only recently As to Bloome’s argument that it will hurt students Dean McCarty on this very issue and Vanderbilt is a wonderful place and very founded in 2001, the falling value of the diploma who work hard, schools currently give students there were no solutions to be found, so as rarely do you hear a dissenting opinion is certainly not a new concern. In the last 25 years, multiple chances and extra help to pass the MCEs. a student body we need to help bring back from this, but I bet the freshman girls 22 states, including Tennessee, have attempted to Most motivated students would still be able to pass safety to our university. The school that whose first week at Vanderbilt started by solve the problem by requiring students to pass exit more rigorous exams, given the same chances and we attend is not in the safest town in the being raped feel less than excited about exams before graduation. However, despite these support. Finally, in the real world of college and world but Nashville is certainly not crime their new school. As Vanderbilt students exams, diploma value has continued to slide, because, career, employers and professors rarely judge based ridden like Atlanta or New York, and yet there are 6,000 of us who can help make unlike the more meaningful curriculum-based exams on hard work alone; competency and achievement Vanderbilt continues to experience these our campus safe and it is our responsibility of European and Asian countries, such as France’s are also vital for success. egregious crimes. Is there something that to do so. We cannot rely on the security Bacalaureate, American state exams are minimum While ADP’s more rigorous exams may bar the the student body can do to make things guards who pester us at the front door or competency exams, MCEs, which only test low level way for a very small minority, they will restore the better? the security cameras in the elevators, there skills taught in primary and early secondary school. prestige of the high school diploma, providing the I believe that there is. While we cannot are a lot more eyes on campus then that With the intent of replacing the MCEs with more vast majority of successful students with a document implement new rules and regulations and we need to actually start looking out indicative, grade appropriate exams, the ADP is in the of merit rather than an attendance report. that will simply make all of the problems for each other. process of formulating higher standards, particularly disappear, if we work together hopefully in English and math, which students must achieve things will improve. Sara Tabor is a junior in Peabody College. in order to graduate. As the new benchmarks are Katie Vick is a junior in the College of Arts & Science. 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well and it’s great to see.” THE VANDERBILT FOOTBALL Considering how awful he felt following the surgery, even Jackson-Garrison is surprised at how TEAM HAS BEEN WAITING quickly he has recovered. 286 DAYS FOR TOMORROW. “Once the medicine wore off , I didn’t think I was going to make it to the next day,” he said. “Each day, I After watching hundreds of hours of fi lm, bench- had a dramatic change and an increase in everything pressing thousands of pounds and answering what I was doing. I’m back now.” has felt like millions of questions, the Commodores And the Commodores couldn’t be happier. With just want to play. fi rst-year starter Chris Nickson behind center, having “We’re defi nitely fi red up,” said senior defensive a proven runner in the backfi eld is critical. tackle Ray Brown. “Th is is the kind of game we “Th e experience at the position helps a lot,” Stamper dream about.” said. “Being able to see the hole, make the reads he Th e hype doesn’t get much bigger than this needs, even with blocking.” – opening the season at the “Big House” against While splitting carries with junior Jeff Jennings Michigan, one of college football’s most storied last season, Jackson-Garrison rushed for 539 yards programs, on ESPN (not ESPN 2). and eight touchdowns, both team highs. With For coach Bobby Johnson, though, that’s all Jennings still sidelined from a knee injury he suff ered meaningless now. in November, redshirt freshman Jared Hawkins and “We’re going up there to win the game,” he said. true freshman Gaston Miller are the team’s No. 2 and “We’ve played in big stadiums before, we’ve had 3 tailbacks, respectively. fun in big stadiums before. We’re going up there to Another Commodore who has returned to compete.” action quicker than anticipated is redshirt freshman Having Cassen Jackson-Garrison in the backfi eld cornerback Joel Caldwell, who dislocated his right will certainly make it easier for the Commodores to elbow Aug. 9. compete with the Wolverines, ranked 14th in the “He’s been practicing extremely well,” Johnson said. Preseason AP Poll. When the junior tailback underwent “I don’t know if he could go through a whole game an emergency appendectomy a little over two weeks right now, but we’re planning on taking him, and I ago, Johnson could not even give a timetable for his think he’s going to be released and ready to play.” return. Now, a day before the opening game, Jackson- Johnson could not be more pleased with how Garrison appears at No. 1 on the depth chart. Caldwell and Jackson-Garrison have come back from “He’s a strong young man, but having an their respective injuries. appendectomy just a couple weeks ago, that’s pretty “Th ose guys want to play,” he said. “Th ey work remarkable, I think, that he’s back and running and extremely hard. Th ey’re not sitting around the sideline carrying the ball and doing as well as he is,” Johnson yucking it up, drinking Gatorade.” said. “You don’t expect a guy to come back from an When Jackson-Garrison steps on the fi eld appendectomy as quickly as Cassen has done.” tomorrow, he won’t even be thinking about the Count senior off ensive tackle Brian Stamper injury. among the impressed. “It’s football, man,” he said. “You can’t worry about “Th e fact is he wasn’t supposed to do it – scientifi cally, it. You have to put a player out there to see if he can medically, he wasn’t supposed to be able to come back take it once he’s injured. I’m ready for it.” and recover soon enough to play,” Stamper said. “But IT’S BEEN 286 DAYS SINCE THE COMMODORES’ LAST GAME, he’s done it and he’s out there practicing and doing A 28-24 VICTORY OVER TENNESSEE. THEY’RE ALL READY.

GAME 1 IF VANDERBILT WANTS TO RETURN TO NASHVILLE VICTORIOUS, HERE ARE FOUR THINGS THE COMMODORES MUST DO. VANDERBILT AT MICHIGAN JARRED AMATO (0-0) (0-0) SPORTS EDITOR Date: Tomorrow Kickoff : 11 a.m., CT Stadium: Michigan Stadium Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Radio: 104.5 “The Zone” ESTABLISH THE RUN: TV: ESPN With a new quarterback, Vanderbilt cannot expect to lead the SEC in passing off ense like it did last year. PROJECTED MICHIGAN VANDERBILT STARTERS Having Cassen Jackson-Garrison in the backfi eld OFFENSE should keep the Michigan defense honest, but if QB 7 Chad Henne 3 Chris Nickson the Dores are unable to establish a running game, SURVIVE THE FIRST QUARTER: FB 40 Obi Oluigbo 17 Steven Bright it could be a long day. The Dores’ off ense needs to Although Vanderbilt has more experience TB 20 Mike Hart 22 Cassen Jackson-Garrison be able sustain long drives so that its defense is not than some would think, the inexperienced will WR 15 Steve Breaston 10 Earl Bennett WR 86 Mario Manningham 82 Marlon White undoubtedly be nervous come kickoff . It may take worn out by the third quarter. TE 89 Tyler Ecker 83 Brad Allen them a quarter to settle down. If the Dores can LT 77 Jake Long 74 Chris Williams stick around for the fi rst 15 minutes, who knows LG 57 Adam Kraus 78 Josh Eames what could happen. If they go down big early in C 54 Mark Bihl 53 Hamilton Holliday the “Big House,” it could be a long afternoon. RG 73 Alex Mitchell 64 Merritt Kirchoff er RT 72 Rueben Riley 72 Brian Stamper DEFENSE DE 56 LaMarr Woodley 46 Chris Booker AVOID BIG MISTAKES: DE 90 Tim Jamison 48 Curtis Gatewood Although easier said than done, the Dores have DT 67 Terrance Taylor 94 Ray Brown DT 80 Alan Branch 54 Theo Horrocks to make the Wolverines earn every point they get. LB 2 Shawn Crable 40 Kevin Joyce Vanderbilt is simply not talented enough to overcome LB 45 David Harris 47 Jonathan Goff a few turnovers, especially if they put Michigan in a GET EARL BENNETT THE BALL: LB 37 Chris Graham 24 Marcus Buggs good position to score. The Commodore off ense Whether it’s out wide, in the slot or in the backfi eld, CB 29 Leon Hall 4 Sean Dixon doesn’t need to be explosive as long as it can move the Dores need to fi nd ways to get Earl Bennett CB 5 Charles Stewart 14 Josh Allen FS 31 Brandent Englemon 2 Ryan Hamilton the chains and pin the Wolverines deep in their touches. While Michigan will surely try to take SS 22 Jamar Adams 33 Reshard Langford territory. him out of the game, Vanderbilt must be creative. SPECIAL If the Wolverines do put too much emphasis on TEAMS Bennett, the Dores have enough talent at wide P 3 Ross Ryan 39 Brett Upson receiver to make them pay. PK 38 Garrett Rivas 8 Bryant Hahnfeldt Friday, September 1, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler SPORTS | 7

STEVE DAROCI HARISH KRISHNAMOORTHI SPORTS REPORTERS CHRIS NICKSON VS

Th ink Vanderbilt football THE BIG HOUSE is intimidated by opening its season in the largest PETER MADDEN football stadium in the ASST SPORTS EDITOR world? CHRIS NICKSON #3 Th ink again. position QUARTERBACK When Vanderbilt opens its season against national year REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE powerhouse Michigan, ranked 14th in the AP height 6’ 1” Preseason Poll, it will be playing in what is known weight 210 LBS as the “Big House,” the Wolverines’ renowned hometown BRUNDIDGE , ALABAMA football stadium. While it has a capacity of IN HIS FIRST EVER COLLEGIATE START, VANDERBILT over 107,000, which almost quarterback Chris Nickson must lead the Commodores exceeds the population of Ann Arbor itself, into one of the toughest venues in all of college sports, the Commodores aren’t changing their preparation. the Big House. Nicknamed for its spectacular size, “We’ve played in Florida, Michigan Stadium has an official capacity of 107, 501 Tennessee, and Georgia,” said senior Chris Booker, fans, but attendance often exceeds 111,000 people a starting defensive end. when the band and stadium staff are included, only “We’ve already played in the biggest, but it’s gonna slightly less than the population of Ann Arbor. It will be fun.” be interesting to see if Nickson will be able to audible When asked about the Michigan fans’ hostility during high-pressure situations and to how well the and rowdiness towards opposing teams, fullback youngsters will handle playing on such a large stage. Steven Bright echoed Hopefully Nickson and the Commodores can settle Booker’s lack of concern. “I don’t see it being a down quickly. problem for us,” he said. “We’ve played in lots of big stadiums. Tennessee’s [Neyland Stadium] is over 100,000 too.” Although Bright and Booker seemed indiff erent to playing in the Big House, they surely seemed to relish the chance of playing in the national spotlight, any football player’s dream. “Any time you’re on national TV it’s exciting,” said Bright. “It’s ESPN, so that’s nice,” said Booker, “But for us, it’s just another day at work.” JONATHAN GOFF VS Th e biggest challenge to playing in the Big House MIKE HART seems to be the eff ect that the raucous crowd could FRANKLIN PETER have on the off ense’s play- SPORTS REPORTER calling. JONATHAN GOFF #47 “We go with signals,” Booker said. “In (loud position LINEBACKER stadiums) you can’t hear your own self. It’s gonna be year REDSHIRT JUNIOR hard for the off ense.” Bright, however, doesn’t height 6’ 4” see the Michigan crowd as LBS being as big of a challenge weight 240 as some of its SEC rivals hometown LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS are, saying, “nothing has been aff ected too much (in THIS MATCH-UP IS NOT A QUESTION OF WHETHER practice).” Even though Michigan Jonathan Goff can beat Mike Hart. Goff has the skill, is the largest stadium in the experience and athleticism to take on and tackle country, Bright mentioned how many people say the Wolverines’ rushing sensation. As quick and Florida’s “Swamp” is the powerful as Hart has been, Goff has also shown he loudest stadium in the country, and Vanderbilt can make plays against some of the nation’s best fans remember how well rushing attacks. Goff ’s (and Vanderbilt’s) biggest the team played at Florida last season, a double challenge will come at the line. If the Maize and overtime loss. Still burning with the Blue’s tough front fi ve manhandles Vanderbilt’s confi dence from last season’s defensive front, then Goff will fi nd himself facing victory over Tennessee, the Commodores are looking Hart with a 300-pound monster in between the to put up a strong fi ght for two. And that is a match up very few would be their fans making the trip ■ to Ann Arbor. able to handle.

MICHIGAN STADIUM VANDERBILT STADIUM COMPLETED: 1927 COMPLETED: 1922 CAPACITY: 107,501 MICHIGAN STADIUM vs VANDERBILT STADIUM CAPACITY: 39,773 SURFACE: FIELD TURF SURFACE: NATURAL GRASS 8 | SPORTS The Vanderbilt Hustler | Friday, September 1, 2006

FOOTBALL Quarterback trio WILL GIBBONS lead Dores into SENIOR SPORTS REPORTER a new era

NEIL BRAKE/ VU Media Relations Quarterbacks Richard Kovalcheck, Chris Nickson and Mackenzi Adams are not looking to fill Jay Cutler’s shoes, but seek to carve their own distinct paths. While Nickson will most likely start the season under center, Kovalcheck’s experience and Adams’ competitive edge give the Dores depth.

They know they have big shoes to fill. season as well. interceptions. He is still learning the offense, and with their inexperience to be as adept throwing It’s impossible to ignore the legacy. But for If Nickson struggles, Adams and Kovalcheck are thus might not play right away. the ball as Jay Cutler right when he left,” Johnson quarterbacks Chris Nickson, Mackenzi Adams waiting in the wings. Kovalcheck has experience “He had a 3.66 in Arizona,” Coach Bobby said. and Richard Kovalcheck, the focus is not on as a starter at Arizona. Johnson said. “He’s a smart guy…it’s not rocket But the consensus is that the talent level has becoming the next Jay Cutler. Rather, it’s on using Adams played the entire spring game, completing surgery, it’s football.” improved greatly at Vanderbilt. their respective talents for the good of the team. 21 of 44 passes for 145 yards and two touchdowns. It’s up to these three, along with the rest of the “Our personnel seems like it gets better and And with the talent at Vanderbilt improving each He did, however, throw three interceptions. He team, to prove that there is life without Cutler. better every year,” Adams said. “We get better and year, maybe that’s all it needs. passed for 6,781 yards and 72 touchdowns during “All of them are athletic,” said Coach Bobby better athletes here.” “I’m going to try to succeed as much as [Cutler] his prep career and led his team to the Oklahoma Johnson. “They can understand what we are Above all, keeping a level head in tough did and do some of the things he did on the field 6-A state championship. He has an accurate arm teaching them and learn to do it. The weakness for situations will be key for the Dores. With the first as far as leadership,” Nickson, the likely starter, and will likely be the second quarterback. all of them is a lack of experience in the SEC.” game at Michigan and the usual slate of difficult said, “but I can never fill the shoes that Jay has Kovalcheck has taken advantage of a new An offensive line that some are calling the best Southeastern Conference games, the position of for us.” NCAA rule which allows transfer players to play in years, along with Earl Bennett, Marlon White quarterback may be as much a mental challenge The redshirt sophomore and unofficial starter immediately if the transfer is into a graduate and a solid corps of receivers can only make the as it is physical. brings mobility and a strong arm to the position, program. An Owen student, Kovalcheck is the transition to life without Cutler easier. Having “It’s all about execution,” Johnson said. “Follow but still has only thrown three passes at the most experienced of the three, starting 11 games Cassen Jackson-Garrison back just weeks after the system and make sure that when it comes time collegiate level. He saw action in five games last in two years at Arizona. He threw for 2,391 undergoing an appendectomy is another boost. to do something you’ve been asked to do, do it.” season. He rushed 15 times for 49 yards last yards as a Wildcat with 16 touchdowns and 18 “We can’t count on the quarterbacks we have

FOOTBALL FOOTBALL Summer softball league brings teammates Goff follows Osemwegie, on track to together on a different kind of field become next great Vanderbilt linebacker By Franklin Petr SPORTS REPORTER have to be more aggressive at the point of attack By Nicole Floyd AS S T NEWS EDITOR players, they were simply looking more personal level,” said senior to do that, though.” for a way to have a good time wide receiver Marlon White. “I So while another season of Commodore amidst the stress and demands think it was different than what While there is no denying the impact Jay football may be beginning, we should not begin Members of the Vanderbilt of summer school. happens during practice because Cutler had on the Black and Gold, there is to despair. A new season brings a new beginning, football team are used to While the players’ decision to it was leisure time we spent another prominent face missing on the other side and although Jay Cutler’s replacement has yet to throwing, catching, hitting and spend Sunday evenings at the together. At football practice of the ball. The Commodores also find themselves be found, Jonathan Goff has stepped up for the sweating, just not on a softball softball field may have begun as we are at work.” without outside linebacker, captain and heart- defense. field. a way to have a good time, the The Sunday afternoon and-soul of the team Moses Osemwegie. As they say, “The best offense is a great When offensive tackles Chris change of scenery also allowed softball games were hardly work “Moses was a great player and a great leader,” defense.” Williams and Brian Stamper the players to bond in a way not for most of the 50 players that said linebackers coach Warren Belin. “It’s hard to and fullback Stephen Bright always possible during football participated. Many of them replace a player like that.” Team honors Doster’s life first came up with the idea to practice. had previous experience playing Whether Osemwegie can actually be replaced By Max Franklin start a summer softball league “Playing softball allowed us baseball, either on their high is yet to be seen, but redshirt junior Jonathan Goff SPORTS REPORTER consisting solely of football to come to know each other on a school’s varsity baseball team is taking over for the departed linebacker. Chosen or for fun in their spare time. by his teammates in the spring, Goff assumes the Coach Bobby Johnson announced this week that According to Williams, others defensive captaincy while continuing his role as the Commodores have selected junior linebacker had a bit more difficulty and the starting middle linebacker. A two-year starter, Jonathan Goff to wear a special patch on his jersey struck out almost every time. Goff was third on the team last year in tackles to honor former tailback Kwane Doster, who was However, it was the time spent and was a key presence both in the victory in shot and killed in his hometown of Tampa, Fla. on together, not the individual Knoxville and in the overtime loss to Florida at December 26, 2004. achievements, that made this the Swamp. “We decided to put a patch on one person to activity such a worthwhile The Massachusetts native brings a fierce remember Kwane with,” Johnson said. “It’ll have a ‘1’, experience for members of the intensity to the game and is well respected by a ‘K’ and a ‘D’ and the star will be in the ‘1’. We asked football team. players and coaches alike. the team to elect that person with the qualities that “Playing softball helped to “Jonathan is a great linebacker and he cares a Kwane had, which are being a great teammate, increase team unity because you lot for this team,” Belin said. “I think he’ll do a academically responsible, dedicated, and having the got to work with people you great job this year with the defense.” type of leadership that he had and demonstrated wouldn’t normally work with Alongside Goff is redshirt senior Kevin Joyce while he was playing here.” on the football field,” Williams and fellow junior Marcus Buggs. Although more than 20 players received votes, said. “For example, I got to work Joyce started last year at weakside linebacker Johnson said Goff was very deserving. with defensive people and even opposite of Osemwegie, collecting 47 total “I thought (Goff) was a perfect choice,” Johnson some offensive players I don’t tackles and a sack and managing at least seven said. “Personality wise, they (Doster and Goff) might normally play with.” tackles in both the win at Arkansas and the visit be just opposites, but (with) all the qualities and The Commodores’ to Florida. leadership qualities, dedication to his team and camaraderie helped to gain Buggs enters the position in the starting role teammates, I thought it was the perfect pick.” them national press recognition. for the first time, taking over the strongside spot Goff, also elected by his teammates as the The football players turned left by Osemwegie. defensive captain, will wear the patch for this season. softball stars were featured in “Moses was a great linebacker and did a lot of Johnson said that one player each year will wear that a SportsIllustrated.com story great things for (the team),” Goff said. “But we patch for as long as he coaches at Vanderbilt. entitled “Forming a Bond.” have a lot of people returning and our younger After Johnson and his staff discussed the best way White believes that the bonds guys are stepping up and filling those key roles.” to honor Doster, the patch was chosen. There was created this summer will last well Along with the rest of the defense, the trio talk of electing one player each year to wear a jersey into the season and beyond. will find themselves facing immense pressure to with the No. ‘1’, but then players such as offensive “We bonded more like defend the running game. Vanderbilt’s first three linemen would not be eligible and the staff wanted brothers,” White said. “We contests pit them against Michigan running back everyone to be involved. know we have each others’ backs Mike Hart, Alabama sensation Kenneth Darby, The letters ‘K’ and ‘D’ will be put on the patch with the hope that television announcers will look up ‘K.D.’ NEIL BRAKE /VU Media Relations on the field and off the field.” and the Arkansas Razorbacks, the SEC’s leading rushing offense the past three years. and relay the story of Doster and what he means to Offensive lineman Merritt Kirchoffer tries his hand at pitching during a game in the Vanderbilt “We’re looking to improve upon last year,” Goff the football team. football team’s softball league. The Dores played every Sunday this summer. said of his goals for the season. “We’re going to Friday, September 1, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler SPORTS | 9

Sophomore sensations vital to present and future However, individual praise and acclaim safety, to create turnovers and keep Vanderbilt By Jambu Palaniappan A S S T SPORTS EDITOR will not mollify Bennett this year. His in the game. He is the unquestioned leader personal goals are secondary to those of the of the Dores’ secondary. Earl Bennett and Reshard Langford team. “One of the big keys to our defense this had much different summers than most “Our goal as a team is to get to a bowl year is unity,” Langford said. “Our goal is to Vanderbilt sophomores. Instead of working game,” Bennett said. “It’s as simple as that. be on the same page, to work hard together, as camp counselors or scooping ice cream, It’s our number one objective. We started and to build a community on the field. Our Bennett and Langford spent the past three very strong last season, but we fell off a little secondary may be young, but we’re hungry months in the sweltering heat of two-a-day towards the end. I’m ready to do whatever it and we can play with the best of them.” practices as the Commodores’ most visible takes this year to win. This game isn’t about The defense’s most daunting task could and important stars on their respective sides me.” come in the season opener against Michigan. of the ball. Bennett went through much of last season The No. 14 Wolverines offense is punishing “We worked hard over the summer on as an unknown commodity. This year is sure and persistent, but Langford is ready for the chemistry,” Bennett said. “We should be to be different with opposing defensive challenge. a real unit. We’ve settled in as a team, and coordinators aware of his preseason first- “Going to Michigan is great exposure for we’re ready for whatever comes our way.” team All-SEC tag and creating schemes to us, but once we’re on the field, we have to Bennett exploded onto the scene last year minimize his impact on the game. treat it like every other game,” Langford said. as a true freshman. He quickly became the “I’m not going to think about how other “If we fall into the trap of being intimidated, Commodores’ go-to wide receiver, catching teams play me,” Bennett said. “I’m going to then it’s going to be difficult.” 79 passes for 876 yards and nine touchdowns. play my own game. If I draw attention from Regardless of the outcome, Langford will With many focusing on the departure of double or triple coverage, then other people certainly be an example for his teammates. Jay Cutler, much of the pressure to carry will be able to make plays. If that helps our His work ethic and excellent physical the offensive load falls onto Bennett’s eager team win, then that’s what I need to do.” conditioning make him the Commodores’ shoulders. Langford, a redshirt sophomore, most talented and versatile defensive back. “It’s a new year,” Bennett said. “We may introduced himself to the SEC with a bang “My biggest goal this season is to be a not have Jay here, but we do have a ton of last season and proved to be one of the few good teammate,” Langford said. “I want to talent on this team. We have to go out there bright spots in a young and inexperienced help our team win any way we can. It doesn’t and prove to everyone that we can play.” Commodore secondary that finished 11th in matter if I’m the focus or not, its just time After being thrust into a starting role last the SEC in pass defense. to win.” season against Richmond, Bennett certainly The Commodores will face some of the On the eve of another season, it is clear NEIL BRAKE / VU Media Relations proved that he can make plays. In fact, he most talented quarterbacks in the nation, that these sophomore sensations are the Earl Bennett plants and runs after the catch at a recent practice. The Commodores will look to garnered SEC Offensive Player of the Week including Florida’s Chris Leak and Georgia’s future and, perhaps more importantly, the the sophomore wide receiver to lead the offense after he burst onto the scene last season. He honors four times. Joe Tereshinski. The onus is on Langford, a present of Vanderbilt football. caught 79 passes for 876 yards and nine touchdowns, all team highs.

FOOTBALL VANDERBILT HUSTLER PICKS THE WINNERS MATCHUPS JARRED AMATO JAMBU PALANIAPPAN WILL GIBBONS ALLISON MALONE Hahnfeldt, Upson focused on making Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor Senior Sports Reporter Editor-in-Chief Vandy VANDY VANDY VANDY MICHIGAN special teams’ mishaps a distant memory @ #14 Michigan #9 California TENNESSEE CAL TENNESSEE TENNESSEE By Max Franklin so I’m good to go now.” @ #23 Tennessee SPORTS REPORTER The adrenaline will surely be pumping for true #6 Southern Cal USC USC USC USC freshman Brett Upson, who has been named the @ Arkansas Since last season, sophomore place-kicker starting punter. Johnson brought in Upson to take MIAMI MIAMI MIAMI MIAMI Bryant Hahnfeldt changed his number from 75 to some pressure off the recovering Hahnfeldt, and #11 Florida St. 8. While he may have a lower number, he hasn’t has no qualms throwing him onto the field to face @ #12 Miami lowered his personal expectations or those for the the raucous crowd that is the Wolverine faithful. #2 Notre Dame GEORGIA TECH NOTRE DAME NOTRE DAME NOTRE DAME rest of the special teams squad. “Well we had a freshman (kicker) last year, @ Georgia Tech “They’re all being called on to do their jobs, and he did very well,” Johnson said. “Our first there’s a lot of pressure on them too,” Hahnfeldt kick at Wake Forest, he drilled it right down the said, referring to the other units. “When we’re middle. I don’t know that age has anything to do called on we’ll do our job, and everybody’s backing with it; it’s just confidence and skill. They need to each other up—that’s just the way it goes.” learn sometime, and they’re not going to get any Everyone on the team will breathe a little easier experience without putting them in there.” knowing that Hahnfeldt will again be anchoring Upson is eager to play and have the type of the special teams, after being named the team’s season that Hahnfeldt put together last year. Special Teams Player of the Year last season. “I’m a little bit nervous (about playing at Hahnfeldt converted 12 of 17 field goals and 32 Michigan), but everybody’s going to be nervous,” of 33 extra points last year, while averaging over 41 Upson said. “I just have to go out there and keep yards per punt, as the Commodore special teams it smooth, do what I know I have to do, and can became a consistent asset after being a liability for do.” the past few seasons. The kicking and punting duties are certainly “Special teams is always important,” coach Bobby not the only aspects of special teams that were Johnson said. “We’ve tried to tweak a few things in emphasized this season. The speed of the return our schemes, and in our approach at practice, to game will be taken care of by having sophomore make sure that we’re giving it the amount of time wide receiver Earl Bennett, redshirt freshman that it deserves. There’s an emphasis on it (this receiver Alex Washington, and sophomore season).” cornerback Josh Allen handle the punt and kickoff Vanderbilt’s offense almost took a big hit when returning duties. The Dores hope to add more big Hahnfeldt went down against Tennessee last plays to their return game and to improve their season with a severe knee injury, but he has worked punt return defense, as they had the 110th ranked hard through the off-season to ensure that he will net average for punts last season. be ready to kick in the opener against Michigan. “There’s not really any extra pressure on the “During the whole spring semester it was really special teams,” Upson said. “We were brought here tough,” Hahnfeldt said. “I was in the training room to do a job, just like everybody else, and we’ve got all the time, it was tough on me, but I worked to perform when we need to be performing.” through it all and finally got cleared this summer, �������������������� COLUMN Fans should be psyched for season opener ������������������������ Tomorrow the Vanderbilt Commodores will Nickson’s dual-threat capabilities thrilled fans open the 2006 season in front of more than 100,000 during his brief appearances last season, he has ����������������� faithful singing “Hail to the Victors.” Conventional never started a game. wisdom says this is foolish scheduling. Besides Whether Nickson, redshirt freshman Mackenzi ������������������������������������� STRAIGHT FROM THE TAP Adams, or transfer Richard Kovalcheck earns the highest percentage of playing time Saturday, ������������������������ CRAIG the Commodore quarterback will be anchoring TAPPER the Vanderbilt offense in one of the most hostile environments in the nation. receiving extra money and national television Starting the season on a sour note: Michigan exposure, starting the new season against perennial first. Alabama second. The Commodores could be ������������������������������ national title contender Michigan, appears ludicrous. 0-2 before they bat an eye. Here’s why: Yet, none of the aforementioned negative reasons Not utilizing a gift: The NCAA gave Vanderbilt are paramount. The Vanderbilt community should ������������������ a gift and the administration decided to turn it be psyched. The opportunity to open the season on down. With the addition of a twelfth game to the national television in front of over 100,000 fans �������� schedule, the Commodores will now need to go donning Michigan yellow and blue will make for a only 6-6, instead of 6-5 to become bowl eligible for surreal start to the 2006 campaign. the first time since 1982. Since the Commodores capped last season with ������������������������������������ The prudent move would be to schedule a a 28-24 victory against Tennessee in Knoxville, cupcake D-1 school, outside of one of the power knocking off the Wolverines at the “Big House” ����������������������������������������� conferences. would complete the most storied two game span in Heading away from home: You only need to the school’s history. look back two seasons to experience a time when Regardless, the Commodores are about to Vanderbilt was unable to win a game on the road. kick off the season in one of the most renowned Michigan is ranked No. 14 in the AP preseason football venues in the nation. Are the Commodores poll. The last time Vanderbilt knocked off a Top 25 supposed to win? No. Some experts question �������������������������������������� team on the road was 1956. whether Vanderbilt will even score. Yet, this is what Untested quarterbacks: Though it has yet to be makes college football so special, because if we do ����������������������������������� formally announced, it appears likely that Chris pull off the unthinkable and actually win, you’ll find Nickson will take the first snap from center. While me singing “Hail to the Commodores.” 10 The Vanderbilt Hustler | Friday, September 1, 2006 LIFELIFE

FEATURE

ADRIENNE WILLEY LIFE STAFF WRITER

This time of year is daunting and exciting, full of promise, and yet somehow a little sad. In the spirit of endings, beginnings and new experiences, here is a mix of music, both new and old, to remind even the most reluctant of returning students that much of school is found outside the classroom.

BY MONIKA BLACKWELL that a lot of bar owners shy away from these kinds 1. WISER TIME LIFE EDITOR by The Black Crowes of dance nights because they aren’t necessarily as profitable as mainstream events. “But I see it as Listen up, hipsters. There’s a new gig in town something that can be built on, that can continue that might fit the bill for the jaded dance club to grow, that can continue to branch out,” Raley 2. AUTUMN SWEATER frequenter. Until now, Nashville clubs haven’t said. “I think that this city could use a little boost by Yo La Tengo really offered a diverse selection of music. Instead, in its night scene for those kinds of hipsters.” hot spots tend to stick to hip-hop and dance hits Raley explained that Ombi Bar/Le Peep, a played on mainstream radio stations. Recently, a unique restaurant and bar combo, will be on the few daring indie kids decided it was time to come Commodore Card in October, which should also I think it’s a 3. COFFEE AND TV out of the woodwork because, as they put it, they make the venue more appealing to Vanderbilt by Blur got “tired of dancing in living rooms.” students. scene that’s As a solution to the problem, Vanderbilt “I think it’s a scene that’s more based on the graduate student Sam Patton and graduate love people have for music,” Wilder said. “The more based on Courtney Wilder started Left Can Dance, a crowd we have there is a lot more stylish and 4. WEED PARTY Friday night dance party at Ombi Bar/Le Peep more unique.” Indeed, at Left Can Dance, it’s all the love people by Band of Horses on Elliston Place that debuted on June 23. about good music and sharp style. Headbands, Based on New York clubs that feature various chunky beads and big sunglasses abound. have for music,” genres of some of the more underground music, What’s interesting about Left Can Dance, Left Can Dance DJs play indie, postpunk, new however, is that not everybody goes there to Wilder added. 5. 24 HOUR PARTY wave and even a few 80s classics. The premise: partake in the dancing. The trendy spot also “The crowd PEOPLE Left Can Dance plays music found “left of the appeals to those who would rather spend their by Happy Mondays dial.” Friday nights sitting on the sidelines enjoying a we have there From 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Nashvillians can drink. groove to the sounds of Franz Ferdinand, New “It’s a great combination of a party atmosphere is a lot more Order, Daft Punk, Le Tigre and other related and a chill-out atmosphere,” said Patton who 6. ONE BIG HOLIDAY artists. Theme nights such as “Bastille Day” and notes that the hangout should entice Vanderbilt stylish and more by My Morning Jacket “Snakes on a Plane” give the evening some extra students due to its proximity to campus (it’s flavor. within walking distance) and its great deals. unique. Resident DJs include WRVU past and current Indeed, the drinks are more reasonably priced DJs Sam Patton, Courtney Wilder and Kelly than any New York club, and there’s no cover 7. AGELESS BEAUTY Taylor, with a rotating list of guest DJs. charge before 11 p.m. After 11, it is only $3 for by Stars “We’re not trying to be elitist or snobs about anyone 18 and over. it,” said Wilder, “We just want to have a good As Patton boasted, “There’s nothing else like it time and have everybody else have a good time.” in Nashville.” Unless of course, you’re dancing in ■ 8. MY MATHEMATICAL Terry Raley, the bar manager at Ombi Bar, said somebody’s living room. MIND by Spoon

9. ANYONE CAN PLAY GUITAR by Radiohead*

10. THIS HEART’S ON FIRE by Wolf Parade

11. AIN’T LIFE GRAND by Widespread Panic

12. WHAT’S THE WORLD GOT IN STORE by Wilco*

photos by JOHN BRASSIL Above: Courtney Wilder, one of the founders and resident DJs spins music. Above Right: The crowd gets down inside Ombi Bar. Bottom Right: DJs Kelly Taylor and Sam Patton mix it up at Left Can Dance. *This playlist has been published as an iMix on iTunes titled “Vanderbilt Hustler Back in the Mix.” All songs are available for purchase except these two.

FRIDAY 9/1 SATURDAY 9/2 SUNDAY 9/3 MONDAY 9/4 TUESDAY 9/5 WEDNESDAY 9/6 THURSDAY 9/7 Two great shows tonight Enjoy the nice weather Experience a side of Skip classes this Labor Skip Sportsman’s/Sam’s If you’ve never been Enjoy the Frist Center’s for two different musical while it’s here at the Nashville you’ve never Day and pretend that for one week and go to the Country Music free Music in the Grand tastes: 4th Annual Music City seen before at the 1st Nashville is a sporting see the never before Hall of Fame, go today Lobby series and check Jazz, Blues, and Heritage Annual Music City Mo- city by attending the released in the US 1975 and see the Ray Charles out their Egypt exhibit Bone Thugs n’ Harmony- Festival at Rivergate Park torcycle Rally at Nash- Sounds game at Greer British WWII film “Over- exhibition, “I Can’t Stop “The Quest for Immortal- City Hall, 9pm beginning at 1:30 p.m. ville Shores. Stadium, 12 p.m. lord” at the Belcourt Loving You: Ray Charles ity.” Music 5:30-7:30 p.m. Theatre. and Country Music.” Bang Bang Bang- Exit/In, 8:30pm DAILY DOSE compiled by ADIE WILLEY Friday, September 1, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler LIFE | 11

MUSIC HEALTH Nashville Venue Round-Up How to

BY SAM PATTON LIFE STAFF WRITER The Basement bigger names in indie music that pass avoid the 1604 8th Ave. S. through Nashville. The sight lines and Welcome to the Music City, boys www.thebasementnashville.com floor layout of the Ballroom, however, and girls. Despite the popular opinion, The Basement is located, appropriately leave much to be desired. If you want freshman Nashville is not all about country enough, in the basement underneath to see eight bands for free, try out the Lambchop music. (Although I do implore you to Grimey’s New and Preloved Record “8 Off 8th Showcase” every Monday Damaged make your way over to Tootsie’s or the Store. Small and intimate, this venue night at the Lounge. 15 and Bluebird Café sometime during the is a great place to catch both singer- Past Performers: Andrew Bird (ML), Camera Obscura next nine months.) I’m here to fill you songwriters and rock bands. Every The Shins (CB), Iron and Wine (CB), Let’s Get Out Of This Country in on a few of Nashville’s best venues. Tuesday night is New Faces Night, Sufjan Stevens (CB) keep it off Sufjan Stevens So buy some cab vouchers on the Card where you can catch brand new acts Upcoming Shows: Venus Hum and start exploring. from Nashville and elsewhere for free. (8/25, ML), Of Montreal (9/24, ML) The Avalanche BY LEIGH REMY Take note, however: The Basement is LIFE HEALTH WRITER Oh No! Oh My! Exit/In strictly a 21+ venue. Ryman Auditorium 2208 Elliston Place 116 5th Ave. N. Oh No! Oh My! Past Performers: SOUND Team, The freshman 15 is not www.exitin.com Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, The www.ryman.com inevitable, but with the stress Venus Hum Opened in 1971, this has long been Clientele There is nothing quite like seeing of living in an unfamiliar The Colors in the Wheel the “go-to” venue when Nashvillians Upcoming Shows: Snowden (8/30), a concert at the historic Ryman environment and classes starting, want to catch bigger-name indie acts. Dr. Dog (9/17), Magnolia Electric Co. Auditorium. The atmosphere and the as well as the inconvenience of Six Organs of Admittance With the recent opening of some (9/25) acoustics have to be experienced to be not having your own kitchen, The Sun Awakens larger-capacity venues, however, the believed, although the pew-style seating maintaining a healthy diet can Mercy Lounge/Cannery Ballroom Caribou Exit/In has lost a bit of its cache. But is a little awkward. It’s become trendy be difficult. Start Breaking My Heart/ Up in there are still a ton of great acts on the 1 Cannery Row over the past few years for rock acts to In an effort to provide Flames calendar, and as an added bonus for the www.mercylounge.com play at the Ryman, so keep an eye on students with more nutritious Thom Yorke vehicle-less student, it’s within walking The Mercy Lounge and the Cannery the calendar and put Ticketmaster on foods, Vanderbilt Dining has The Eraser distance of campus. Ballroom are both located in the same speed dial: the 2003 Coldplay concert made two on-campus additions, Past Performers: The Decemberists, building — the smaller Lounge is sold out in under 30 minutes. both of which offer vegan and Wire LCD Soundsystem, Josh Rouse, Ted upstairs and the Ballroom is downstairs. Past Performers: David Byrne, The vegetarian options. The first is Chairs Missing Leo and the Pharmacists While the Lounge has its fair share Pixies, Wilco, Sigur Ros Lunch Paper, which is located in Upcoming Shows: Band of of cool shows, the Ballroom’s 1,000- Upcoming Shows: Sufjan Stevens Rand. It offers ethnic cuisine and Oneida ■ Horses (9/19), Wolfmother (9/20), person capacity allows it to host the (9/11), Matisyahu (9/20) will change regions throughout Happy New Year Architecture in Helsinki (9/23) the year. Until Sept. 10, Lunch Paper will serve Latin American Girl Talk The End Night Ripper cuisine. 2219 Elliston Place The second addition to the The French Kicks In one sense, The End is the little Vanderbilt campus is Nectar, a Two Thousand brother to Exit/In. The two venues natural foods store located in are located across the street from each Vandy-Barnard. Nectar sells Devotchka other, and The End is smaller, dingier organic, all natural foods and Curse Your Little Heart and hotter than its neighbor. But what beverages including fresh fruit Dawson Wells it may lack in air conditioning is more and vegetables, nutrition bars, Re: Re: No Subject than made up for by cheaper ticket cereals, gourmet cheeses, frozen prices (almost always in the single meals, snack foods, fruit juices The Rewinds digits) and the chance to see cool up- and fortified waters. The Rewinds and-coming bands. And The End has While having access to healthy so much cred that it doesn’t even have foods on campus is certainly a Web site. helpful, putting a healthy Past Performers: Of Montreal, lifestyle into practice may take a Deerhoof, The Spinto Band little bit of extra work. Following Upcoming Shows: An Albatross are 10 tips for making that task (8/28), Chicago Afrobeat Project (9/7) a bit easier. MATT RADFORD / The Vanderbilt Hustler 1. Make a gym buddy. The Ryman Auditorium is the original home of The Grand Ole Opry. Arrange times and days of the week to meet a friend at the rec center. You’ll be less likely to MOVIE procrastinate or skip working out altogether if you have already agreed to meet someone there. 2. Lift weights. Strength “World Trade Center,” story of hope and courage training is great for toning your muscles, and, as long as you can do 12-15 repetitions of a particular exercise, won’t Oliver Stone’s latest pays respectful tribute to the heroes of the tragedy. add bulk. It also increases your metabolism by altering your BY LINDA VONGKHAMCHANH body composition. While a LIFE STAFF WRITER Although “World Trade Center” reminds us what In bringing emotionally evocative stories cardio workout does burn more happened that day almost five years ago, it serves to the big screen, Stone presents an calories, the added muscle from Nearly five years after Sept. 11, Paramount as a reminder that many people risked their lives weight lifting will increase your Pictures released “World Trade Center,” a film to save others. It is a story of hope, camaraderie, intimate look into the lives of people affected by resting metabolic rate and keep based on the true Sept. 11 experiences of two love, courage and survival. If anything, Stone the horrific events of Sept. 11. you burning calories throughout Port Authority officers. During its pre-release, captures positive images, the good in people and your day. both controversy and anticipation surrounded the even the beauty of New York as the shot scanning 3. Walk as much as possible. If Oliver Stone-directed production. the rubble subtly changes to the breathtaking you have a car on campus, leave Many people asked if it was too early to release Manhatten skyline. There are no hidden messages GREEN HILLS CINEMA 16 it for the weekends or trips far the film version of an event so traumatic and or biases in “World Trade Center.” Instead, there is WEEKEND SHOWTIMES away from campus. personal, arguing that no one would want to relive a message of hope that viewers can take home with 4. Remember that liquid ■ Crank 1:45, 4:40, 7:20, 9:40 that tragic day. Nevertheless, the movie premiered, them after the movie is over. Rated R, 1 hr 23 min calories count. Flavored and/or and Stone captured the heroism and courage frozen coffee drinks can contain of Sept. 11 heroes, namely John McLoughlin Beerfest 1:10, 4:15, 7:05, 9:55 as many calories as a meal. A Rated R, 1 hr 50 min (Nicolas Cage) and Will Jimeno (Michael Pena), grande mocha Frappucino from without any unnecessary sinister scenes or political How to Eat Fried Worms 2:15, 4:25, 6:55 Starbucks contains 450 calories. undertones. Rated PG, 1 hr 36 min If you need a caffeine boost, try “World Trade Center” was a personal account Idlewild 1:30, 4:20, 7:15, 10:10 regular coffee or a skim milk of these brave men and what their families Rated R, 2 hr 1 min latte. Also, be aware that alcohol experienced and felt. In bringing two emotionally Invincible 2:00, 4:30, 7:10, 10:05 has calories and so do mixers. evocative stories to the big screen, Stone presents Rated PG, 1 hr 44 min The healthiest and lowest calorie an intimate look into the lives of people affected alcoholic beverage is a glass The Quiet 2:25, 5:05, 7:40, 10:30 by the horrific events of Sept. 11. Rated R, 1 hr 32 min of white wine, which contains The cinematography also drives the film 65-80 calories per four ounce emotionally. Because Stone focused more on the Accepted 1:35, 3:50, 6:45, 9:25 glass, depending on the grape. Rated PG-13 1 hr 30 min relationships and reactions of the people rather Mixed drinks often contain than on the external event, audiences never actually The Illusionist 2:10, 4:45, 7:25, 10:05 large amounts of sugar and are see the morbid images of how the catastrophe Rated PG-13, 1 hr 50 min deceptively high in calories (on began. Instead, Stone realistically captures the Snakes on a Plane 2:20, 5:00, 7:50, 10:25 average about 250 calories). A quickly unfolding events of that day through the Rated R, 1 hr 46 min 12-ounce Long Island iced tea horrified expressions of the people. Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story 2:20, 5:00, 7:50, 10:25 can contain 750 calories. If you’re Since the film took place in a short time span, Rated PG, 1 hr 38 min going to make a mixed drink, use the scenery did not change much. It was easy diet soda or reduced-sugar juice. Step Up 1:20, 4:05, 6:40, 9:30 to remain riveted, however, as Cage’s and Pena’s Beer can add up quickly and Rated PG-13, 1 hr 38 min characters struggled to remain alive while trapped cause bloating, so stick to light under the rubble. These moments are interrupted World Trade Center 1:00, 3:55, 6:50, 9:45 beers, and drink in moderation. Rated PG-13, 2 hr 5 min by scenes of the men’s families, who anxiously Also remember to avoid the await their return Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby- 1:15, 4:10, 7:00, 9:35 temptation to skip meals, Maggie Gyllenhaal gave a touching performance Rated PG-13, 1 hr 50 min especially dinner, to compensate as Jimeno’s pregnant wife, Allison. Cage and Pena Little Miss Sunshine for alcoholic beverages. 1:05, 4:00, 4:35, 7:30, also gave exceptionally convincing performances as Rated R, 1 hr 42 min 5. Plan ahead for the late- New Yorkers. However, Stone could have excluded The Oh in Ohio 1:25, 4:55, 7:45, 10:15 night munchies. Especially if Jimeno’s arbitrary visions of Jesus, as they seemed No Ratiing, 1 hr 42 min you’ve been drinking, you may out of place during the solemn interaction between get hungry late at night. The Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest- 9:50 the two lead characters. munchie marts have plenty Rated PG-13, 2 hr 30 min “World Trade Center” is not a film that of healthy options, so avoid entertains like a drama or scares like a thriller. Nor Peaceful Warrior 1:50, 7:25 Branscomb breakfast and is it a film that informs like a documentary. Rather, Rated PG-13, 2 hr 0 min processed junk food, and go for it is a film that should move you in way that others The Wicker Man 2:05, 4:40, 7:35, 10:20 things like fruit, yogurt or cereal do not, from the experiences of real people in a Rated PG-13, 1 hr 37 min instead. photos courtesy of PARAMOUNT PICTURES Please see HEALTH, page 12 real tragedy. 12 | LIFE The Vanderbilt Hustler | Friday, September 1, 2006

FASHION Ride Into Fall Fashion

BY KATY FINNERAN LIFE FASHION WRITER value. I think people too often merely a fabric switch, such as vest and you’ll be ready for the trend, skinny-leg jeans, and While interning on Fashion misjudge fashion as superficial. substituting leather for cotton. Triple Crown. you’ll be hotter than the move- Avenue in New York City this However, I found faith in the Others require the complete For the Vintage Lover: in crew. Shown here are Miss summer, I realized that every equestrian trend. revamping of wardrobe design. For those of you who cling to Sixty skinny-leg jeans, which designer labors over proportion, The equestrian look reminded Either way, you are more than your distressed jeans like Lindsay even have a zipper at the ankle fabric, color and embellishment me of an older America, a time likely to find at least one trend to Lohan clings to her sunglasses, to emphasize the tapered, with the hope that in a highly when families could interact incorporate into your individual, try J. Crew vintage shirts. J. equestrian-inspired appearance. competitive market, the with nature, bask in each other’s stylish wardrobe. Crew offers a wide selection of For the later days of autumn consumer will somehow identify company and appreciate the For the Prep: equestrian- themed faded silk- also try to incorporate leather with his or her collection. luxury of sport and time spent Let’s face it: the polo shirt screen tees. gloves into your wardrobe. In a world where individuals with friends. While I understand is a definite staple here at Or, if your closet is already Leather gloves always exude constantly distress about being that for most Americans the Vanderbilt. Ralph Lauren’s new inundated with last season’s comfort, warmth and sheer misunderstood, designers aim days of riding are long gone, jockey polo shirt offers a way for vintage tees by Grail, Junkfood luxury. Black leather gloves are to help individuals find their something about the idea of it you to distinguish yourself as and Emerge, look for the perfect not only equestrian-chic, they’ll identities through the designer’s struck a chord in me even though a trendster among the myriad fall boots to match your jeans. shield your hands from chilly clothing lines. They want the I myself do not ride. of polo-wearing students. Pair Rummage through vintage autumn nights. consumer to wear their line and I have found that there are this with anything from the and thrift stores and even your So whether you opt for thigh- actually experience a change in suitable equestrian trends for classic khaki skirt to this season’s parents’ closets for the ultimate high leather Chanel boots or mood and a rise in confidence. different personality types and trendy skinny-leg jeans. You’ll pair of vintage boots. merely add a jockey shirt to your In short, I learned that fashion is wearing these trends will not be fashionable yet classic enough For the Trendy Urban Girl collection of polos, make some more than a look: it’s a mindset. only enhance your appearance that you’re comfortable. Too trendy for polos and attempt to update your wardrobe Thus, as I considered various but will remind you to return to Another option for the prep middle-end designers like J. with an equestrian flair, and fall trends for my first article, I those old American values. is a new spin on the traditional Crew? Try Chanel’s thigh- thus embrace autumn the old ■ KATY FINNERAN / The Vanderbilt Hustler searched for a style that carried Here are some equestrian oxford. This season, J. Crew is high black patent leather boots American way. Sophomore Sara Okin sports J. Crew tuxedo not only aesthetic pleasure but trends to incorporate into making fabulous tuxedo shirts. this season. Pair these fabulous shirt, J. Crew corduroy vest, skinny-leg Miss also possessed character and your wardrobe. Some require Pair this with a J. Crew corduroy boots with this season’s biggest Sixty jeans and Frye boots .

FOOD BOOKS Chappy’s on Church features Old World Short guide offers elegance with New Orleans flair more than expected Food for thought BY WHITNEY ANDERSON BY DARCY NEWELL Chappy’s on Church overwhelmingly rich. Instead, LIFE STAFF WRITER guidance. LIFE STAFF WRITER Chappy’s on Church specializes in Southern the appetizer was refreshingly Q u i n d l e n Creole cuisine and conjures innovative and was finished far 1721 Church St. While the summer days emphasizes the Since this past June, Chappy’s an atmosphere of New too soon. 322-9932 have slipped away much too importance of on Church has been adding a Orleans’ “Old World” Charm. Much deliberation is Hours: Sun-Sat 11AM-10PM quickly and classes are already the things in Southern Creole style to the Tucked away in an unlikely necessary to choose an entrée, as Menu: American, Cajun & Creole overloading students with work, life that often streets of downtown Nashville. neighborhood, Chappy’s on the menu is entirely appetizing Price: $$$ Anna Quindlen’s “A Short Guide go overlooked, Chappy’s Seafood Restaurant Church is a pleasant surprise and intriguing. Items vary from Atmosphere: Modern Casual to a Happy Life” is a quick read i n c l u d i n g was originally located in Long from the moment you walk in. traditional hometown favorites Dress: Snappy Casual that anyone can complete within friendship, Beach, Miss., where it had The restaurant features a grand such as Chappy’s highly a couple hours of spare time. family, love and an overall been a successful staple of dining room furnished in classic requested blackened trout to Though the book is short dedication to others. She the community since 1984. New Orleans form: white table the more exotic fare, such as and concise (64 pages in all), it states that some of our greatest However, due to the damage cloths and napkins are offset frog legs. In an effort to taste as 08 offers the kind of advice that is teachers are not found in the Hurricane Katrina caused to the by the deep red, green, purple much of the menu as possible, especially handy to those who classroom but rather on the seat owner’s home and restaurant last and black walls. The intricately we chose quail from the poultry might be feeling even the least next to us on an airplane, or, for fall, the restaurant has relocated carved wooden bar was imported section and shrimp from the 1-2 3-5 6-8 9-10 bit uncertain about what their her, on the boardwalk at Coney to Nashville. from Europe, and the bar is seafood section. futures hold. The book inspires Island. She places importance “It was complete devastation,” separated from the dining room Surprisingly, even the salads As we finished our meal, we the reader to take hold of every on observation and urges readers said John “Chappy” Chapman, by Parisian-inspired stained- that accompanied the main saw Chappy come out of the opportunity and look toward to listen to each person that he the owner and chef of the glass windows. The room is lit courses were unique, featuring kitchen and make his rounds each day with an optimistic or she may encounter, for each restaurant. “Every memento, by chandeliers reminiscent of kidney beans, shell noodles to all the tables. Laughing and attitude. moment in life is a learning every photograph, every streetlights hanging from the and nutmeg-marinated pickles. joking with all the patrons as Quindlen’s best advice comes experience in the making, and possession is gone. It’s probably ceiling. An eclectic mix of lively Strange choices, perhaps, but if they were family, he made in her section on how to live each individual has something the toughest thing to happen in jazz and bluegrass plays softly they came together nicely and his way to our table one final life. She states, “But you are unique to offer. all of my life.” throughout. the salad was surprisingly good. time. When asked if he always the only person alive who has When you need a study break Chappy, his wife and his The expansive menu boasts By the time the main course dreamed to own a restaurant sole custody of your life... Not in the next few weeks, take time two college-aged children were innovative recipes and flavor arrives, those with small like this, he laughed and said, just your life at a desk, or your to read Anna Quindlen’s “A taken in by a friend, and after combinations, offering its guests appetites may be full, but at the “I have a B.A. from Loyola life on the bus, or in the car, or Short Guide to a Happy Life.” much struggle to hire an entirely a wide variety of chicken, beef sight of the steaming, colorful in Business, a degree from at the computer. Not just the It might inspire you to make that new staff and find and furnish a and seafood. The uniqueness of plates, their appetites will surely University of Chicago in life of your mind, but the life of extra effort to read ahead in your new location, the restaurant re- the restaurant can be detected return. Both entrées came with international transportation your heart.” Quindlen presents history book or persuade you to opened in June under the new instantly when bread is served a heaping portion of intensely and another in international all of the different aspects in revise your English paper one name “Chappy’s on Church,” with an array of strawberry, flavorful, spicy rice, no doubt a banking.” He paused. “And here an individual’s life that can be last time. For me, I finished the now located at 1721 Church garlic and smoked alligator New Orleans classic. The food I is a chef!” and often need to be redefined. book with the realization that Street. butter. As recommended by our was delicious and powerfully Bottom line, Chappy and his As she astutely points out, the I should live my life with my Despite the hardships of waitress, who epitomized refined spicy, and it goes without saying restaurant exude a laid-back individual has the power to run whole heart and soul. Quindlen’s starting over, the revamped Southern charm, we chose the that our plates were cleaned. New Orleans’ atmosphere in his or her life. words have a lasting effect and restaurant has enjoyed popular ried green tomatoes The dessert options are an elegant setting. The food is After picking up “A Short will most likely remain with considerable success in its new appetizer, which was prepared all equally mouth-watering, delicious but expensive, so come Guide to a Happy Life” by Anna you, hopefully becoming a part home. At 5:30 on a Wednesday with a crabmeat Hollandaise including a giant chocolate layer with an empty stomach and Quindlen, I felt uplifted and of your daily outlook and your ■ afternoon, the restaurant is sauce, Parmesan cheese and cake that our waitress described a full wallet, and you won’t be enlightened. Due to the size future actions. ■ relatively lively, and Chappy baby shrimp. The portion was as a “slow death.” Instead, we disappointed. of the book, I would have never boasts that they are already more than generous and quite chose the immensely satisfying thought that it would offer such booked through the weekend. filling, but, surprisingly, not coconut cake. inspiring and thought-provoking WINE Health: Maintain a Rumours offers great wine, atmosphere healthy lifestyle BY GOODLOE HARMAN little past seven, my friend and and corn, with a homemade it becomes sour and vinegary. LIFE STAFF WRITER I were told to sit wherever we ranch dressing. Neither of us The Cruvinet system places a From HEALTH, page 11 Located in a small renovated wished. We chose a cozy table was disappointed: the grilled layer of nitrogen between the house in the center of the young in the corner of the patio that shrimp was very well-prepared, wine and the air, effectively 6. Eat more often. Snacking 9. Avoid processed foods. and vibrant 12 Avenue South was surrounded on two sides and although my friend found curbing oxidation and therefore isn’t the enemy. Eating between When you’re pressed for time neighborhood of Nashville, by blossoming shrubbery. A the white balsamic vinaigrette keeping the wine fresh for meals keeps your energy up, and your kitchen consists of a Rumours Wine and Art Bar is waitress promptly provided the to be a little sweet for her taste, weeks instead of hours. Thanks your blood sugar stable and mini fridge and a microwave, it a wonderful place to convene menu of the day, which was the freshness of the greens and to this, Rumours offers many your metabolism moving. can be difficult to prepare a fresh with friends for a cool, relaxing written on a chalkboard that the generous heap of feta on top premium wines by the glass in Throw something small like a meal; however, a turkey sandwich night of good food and great she brought to each table, and more than made up for it. My addition to the wines that are piece of fruit, a meal bar or a from Rotiki is better than a Hot wine. Interesting art from a the wine list. Though the menu salad was perfectly dressed (not more moderately priced. single-serving bag of crackers Pocket or Pop Tarts. gallery next door adorns the was limited, every item on it too little, not too much), and We enjoyed every wine we or goldfish into your bag so you 10. Stay hydrated! Feelings walls of both the tiny bar and sounded and indeed proved to the juicy, tender steak on top tasted, particularly the delicious, have something on hand. of thirst are often mistaken the dining room, and weathered be wonderful. provided for a delicious flavor honey-scented Kuentz-Bas 7. Increase your fiber for feelings of hunger. Also, metal sculptures sit amongst the My friend decided on combination. The real highlight Blanc, a white wine from the intake. Complex, high fiber when your body is adequately tables out on the larger patio the shrimp appetizer, which of our evening, however, was the Alsace region of France, and carbohydrates are more difficult hydrated, you are less likely to — the perfect place to sit on a consisted of grilled shrimp wine. the creamy Reinhold Haart to digest and will keep you fuller retain excess fluids that cause (relatively) cool late summer over a bean, corn and tomato I learned from one of the Riesling, a white from Germany longer. bloating. Keep your caffeine or early fall evening. With an salsa with homemade tortilla waiters that Rumours employs that served as the perfect dessert, 8. Don’t avoid fat. Your body intake to a minimum and keep impressive list of over sixty chips, and their Mediterranean a state of the art Cruvinet wine leaving a wonderful aftertaste of needs it to function, and eating a bottle of water on hand. If you bottles of red and white wines salad of mixed greens, fresh red preservation system which light caramel in our mouths. healthy fats can help with are a soda or coffee drinker and available by the glass or by the peppers, olives and feta cheese prevents wine in opened bottles As the weather slowly weight management by keeping find drinking water difficult, add bottle, there is something to with a white balsamic vinaigrette from oxidizing. Once a bottle becomes more bearable in the your metabolism steady and a packet of Crystal Light mix. It satisfy everyone from the self- made that very day. I opted for of wine is opened, the wine’s coming weeks, bring a group your stomach satisfied. Mixed adds flavor without adding sugar ■ proclaimed oenophile to the their steak salad, comprised of continued exposure to oxygen of friends out to Rumours for nuts, olive oil, peanut butter, or caffeine. curious novice. grilled steak over mixed greens, gradually changes its flavor a fun, relaxing, and slightly eggs, cheese, fish and poultry are ■ Arriving at Rumours at a sliced avocadoes, red peppers until, after a matter of hours, sophisticated evening. all healthy choices. Friday, September 1, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler LIFE | 13

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