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THE WALL campus news brief compiled by lakendra scott VSG house passes restructure Today proposal to become more efficient, Phi Beta Kappa Telling ‘Kristin’s Story’ effective, empowering applications due Applications from Mother raises awareness about depression and rape After debate on both its new structure and prospective members name, the Vanderbilt Student Government for Vanderbilt’s as she shares her daughter’s story. house has taken a step to becoming more chapter of Phi Beta “efficient and empowering,” said VSG President- Kappa, the nation’s by simon hirsch Elect Joseph Williams. oldest and largest By the numbers Contributing Reporter The house and senate unanimously passed academic honor society, are due. 25 a proposal to restructure the house in a special Andrea Cooper cheerfully walked More information percentage of joint session Wednesday evening. Students will on stage and spoke with charisma. She can be found on their women who are vote to approve the referendum in the general began “Kristin’s Story” with a personal election on Tuesday. Web site at www. victims of rape vanderbilt.edu/pbk anecdote, made jokes about sorority “The name of the game is efficiency and life and made fun of herself and family 84 empowerment,” Williams said, “and this Today members. proposal empowers students to make real Vanderbilt But the reason for Cooper’s appearance percentage of rape changes to the university while also making String Orchestra is no laughing matter. victims who know VSG as a structure more effective and efficient.” and Symphony On Wednesday evening in the Student their assailant “Currently, the House of Representatives has performance Life Center, Cooper shared a tale of rape 40 members, which is so large that the body The Vanderbilt and depression that culminated in her 5 wasn’t very effective in its first year,” said Speaker String Orchestra daughter’s suicide. percentage of rape of the House-Elect Lauren Ross. “The resolution and Symphony will Alpha Chi Omega and Delta Delta victims who report and accompanying constitutional changes perform from 8 to 10 Delta sororities sponsored the talk to the crime to the are basically intended to empower the house p.m at Ingram Hall raise awareness about depression, sexual by giving each member more responsibilities in the Blair School of assault and suicide and to present ways police and making the body more coherent and Music. to help rape victims. streamlining many of its functions.” “Kristin’s Story” is a mother’s personal 30 Please see VSG, page 3 Today account of her daughter’s suicide, and the percentage of rape ‘N*C*W*: The Race subsequent discovery of her daughter’s victims who Show’ rape as the reason for her suicide. contemplate suicide The Office of Please see cooper, page 3 Leadership Students, leaders Development and Intercultural Affairs and Project Dialogue express concern will sponsor “N*GGER WETB*CK CH*NK: The Race Show,” a about effects of play about racial discrimination. The play begins at 7 p.m. JuicyCampus in the Student Life Center Ballroom. by nikki bogopolskaya Staff Reporter Saturday, Feb. 23 ‘Biggest Loser’ “C’mon. Give us —To read this and auditions simon hirsch / The Vanderbilt Hustler the juice. Posts are other stories about Juicy The reality TV show is totally, 100 percent Campus, go to: coming to Nashville anonymous.” in search of teams of This is the tagline of two to become the Teach for America next “biggest loser” JuicyCampus.com, a — and win $250,000. Engineering the Web site which only Open auditions for the provides opportunity a few weeks ago was an obscure link advertised sixth season will be at on Facebook but has exploded into a nationwide the Wildhorse Saloon competition phenomenon. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for leadership And while many students use the Web site for More information gossip, an equally large number finds the site can be found at detrimental and hurtful to their peers. InsideVandy.com by elise michael Directly above a Feb. 15 post titled “Hook-ups” runs Contributing Reporter a thread called “Think before you type.” Right beside a Sunday, Feb. 24 Feb. 20 thread announcing “The biggest slut at Vandy” Fashion for a Cause “Of the 13 million runs a header saying, “This website is LIBEL!” open call children growing up Opening Students seem to agree with that last post. The organization in poverty, about half “As we promote civility as a core value of our is teaming up with will graduate from Dores community, we must realize that the destructive AMAX modeling high school. Those A series of profiles on se- material posted on JuicyCampus is malicious agency to hold an niors and recent alumni open call for models that do graduate will who are preparing for and cruel, permanently harming our community who are interested in perform, on average, — or experiencing — internally and externally,” said Vanderbilt Student modeling (for a career at an eighth grade life beyond the bubble. Government President-Elect Joseph Williams. and/or for Fashion level.” Please see juicy campus, page 3 for a Cause’s show on Even though this kind of world often seems March 27) from 3 to 5 removed from Vanderbilt’s, seniors here are p.m. in Sarratt 116. reaching out to try to make an impact on the nation’s struggling youth through Teach for This weekend America. E-week events Senior Taylor Imboden will join Teach for The finals for America’s efforts this fall, spending two years the Fastest Geek as a middle school math teacher in St. Louis, competition are from 12:30 to 1:30 Mo. p.m. today in Adams Teach for America recruits accomplished Atrium in Featheringill college students from around the nation to Hall, and tonight serve a two-year term as a classroom teacher over 400 students in one of 26 cities. are expected to show up at a gaming A communications major from North competition at 7 p.m. Carolina, Imboden is involved in a number of in Jacobs Auditorium. student organizations and credits Vanderbilt Saturday, students will with helping develop her leadership skills. Bryan Candelario / The Vanderbilt Hustler build potato guns and She is a member of Chi Omega sorority, is compete from noon Engineering students participate in the iCreate Robots competition Wednesday in an Alternative Spring Break site leader, was to 3 p.m. on the soccer Featheringill Hall. The competition was part of the annual Engineering Week. For a field next to the Rec. slideshow of photos from the event, visit InsideVandy.com the vice president of Interhall last year and sara gast / The Vanderbilt Hustler was just slated as a Young Alumni Trustee Student leaders gathered on Feb. 12 to discuss JuicyCampus.com and See http://calendar.vanderbilt.edu finalist. the effectts the Web site may have on students and the community. for more events. Please see teach for america, page 3 The leaders ultimately encouraged students to avoid the site.

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Saturday starting •Get the scoop on IMAGE Week with Tamesha Derico’s and compiled by lakendra scott her Q&A with Becky Spires, Stephanie Rodgers and Feylyn Lewis. Protesters break into US Embassy in • Not an engineer? Check out a slideshow of photos from Engi- 1Belgrade, set fire to office neering Week 2008 to see some of the events in which engineers BELGRADE, Serbia — Serb rioters set fire to an office inside the U.S. Embassy on Thursday, and police clashed with protesters outside participated. other embassy buildings after a large demonstration against Kosovo’s declaration of independence, The • Listen to a podcast of “Three and Out,” where Andrew Hard and reported. David Rutz weigh in on the start of baseball season and the up- Masked attackers broke into the U.S. compound, which has been coming big weekend in college basketball. Mostly Cloudy, 44/35 closed this week, and tried to throw furniture from an office, to which they then set fire. • Why didn’t anyone capitalize on the destruction of that wayward satellite? Adam Weinstein wonders the same thing in his blog. Obama wins Democrats Abroad global Sunday 2 primary, his 11th straight victory —Check InsideVandy.com often for more Web-exclusive content. WASHINGTON — Barack Obama won the Democrats Abroad global primary in results announced on Thursday, The Associated Press reported, giving him 11 straight victories in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. The Illinois senator won the primary in which Democrats living in other countries voted by Internet, mail and in person, according to results released by the Democrats Abroad, an organization snapshot sanctioned by the national party. food for thought Few Snow Showers, 44/35 Pakistan opposition parties agree to form 3 a government together ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan’s two main opposition parties announced Thursday they would form a new government together Monday after their victory over President Pervez Musharraf’s allies in elections this week, according to The Associated Press. The two leaders of the Pakistan People’s Party of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto and the Pakistan Muslim League-N led by Nawaz Sharif made the announcement at a joint news conference after meeting in Islamabad.

Feds: Gray wolves in Northern Rockies 4 coming off endangered list BILLINGS, Mont. — Gray wolves in the Northern Rockies are being Sunny, 58/39 removed from the endangered species list, The Associated Press reported. The move follows a 13-year restoration effort that led the animal’s population to soar. VUPD CRIME LOG The removal from the endangered list was announced Thursday compiled by lakendra scott by the U.S. Department of Interior. Feb. 17, 5:05 a.m. — An estimated 1,500 wolves now roam Idaho, Montana and A bike was stolen from a rack at Wyoming. This is a dramatic turnaround for a predator that had Currey Hall. nearly vanished from the U.S. in the early 20th century.

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Students gathered for dinner Wednesday night at “Food and Nutrition 101” as part of IMAGE Week. IMAGE hosted Reba Sloan from the The Vanderbilt Hustler allocates Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee to discuss the importance of proper nutrition and eating habits. one issue of the newspaper to each student and is available at various points on campus for free. Kidnapped girl recovered in Rutherford Additional copies are $.50 each. The Vanderbilt Hustler is a 6 County, father taken into custody division of Vanderbilt Student NASHVILLE — A 4-year-old girl who was abducted by her father Communications, Inc. Copyright has been safely located by the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, © 2004 Vanderbilt Student Com- according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. munications. 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How women can protect themselves cooper: Resources available for victims Walk or jog in groups of three or more. From cooper, page 1 about sexual assault on college underreported crimes. Silverstein said Project Safe “Rape is a crime of the heart Avoid isolated or dark areas. Kristin, a then-20-year-old campuses: 25 percent of women She also said that in an focuses on changing the culture for the victim, and a crime of Travel with confidence and student at Baker College in are victims of rape. Of these effort to aid students who are so both men and women are convenience for the perpetrator,” purpose. Kansas, was raped by a friend in women, 84 percent know their victims of sexual assault, the held responsible for preventing she said. ■ 1995, then committed suicide on assailant, 5 percent report the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s sexual assault, especially in Do not wear earphones while New Year’s Eve of that same year. crime to police and 30 percent Center offers counseling, cases where the victim knows —Simon Hirsch can be reached walking or jogging. Since 1998, Kristin’s mother contemplate suicide. crisis intervention and legal her assailant. at simon.c.hirsch@vanderbilt. Know the locations of has traveled to college According to Kacy Silverstein, and medical advocacy, and Cooper said a change of edu emergency phones. communities across the country, co-director of Project Safe Project Safe provides education, culture is necessary to prevent sharing her daughter’s story of at Vanderbilt, date rape is a prevention and response tragedies like her daughter’s, —For the Hustler editorial Do not use ATMs at night. rape and suicide. problem on all college campuses services to victims in the and support for victims can save board’s take on “Kristin’s Story,” Stay alert, and plan ahead for Cooper also shared statistics and rape is still one of the most Vanderbilt community. lives. see Our View, page 4 “What if...?” juicy campus: Students IMAGE Week headline goes here, encouraged to avoid libelous site please

From juicy campus, page 1 about some girl being called comments found there, and the And it’s that external harm a slut, we’re not handing over site will continue until students that could come back to hurt the access to our server data,” the decide that they are not going to university in a big way, several site’s companion blog reads. “If promote it any longer.” campus leaders have said, as the (police) call telling us there Greek organizations are also prospective students and job is a shooting threat, you better encouraging their members to recruiters may find their way to believe we’re gonna help them.” simply avoid the Web site. the Web site. Because this alleviates part of “The opportunity such a “Members of our community JuicyCampus’ threat, campus Web site gives for free speech who are posting on this site, leaders are unsure how to is admirable,” said Jessica viewing the site and spreading address the site. Demorest, public relations the hurtful gossip on this site Although Vanderbilt does delegate for Kappa Delta are to blame for the harm being not block any Web site from its sorority, “but the way that it has done to Vanderbilt’s reputation, network, some student leaders been abused has simply made it as individuals and as an want to ban JuicyCampus — but hurtful, demeaning and, in my institution,” Williams said. most recognize the problem in opinion, unacceptable.” Under U.S. law, sites like setting that precedent. Most student leaders maintain JuicyCampus do not bear “Vanderbilt’s policy against their anti-JuicyCampus stance, responsibility for the content banning sites is the correct one,” expressing faith the community posted by their users, and Williams said, “as the slope is will cease communications JuicyCampus blocks its quite slippery once you start through the site. discussion boards from search blocking (any site).” “I believe that this will pass,” engines like Last week, student leaders Smith said, “but it is a shame to bryan candelario / The Vanderbilt Hustler But while JuicyCampus’ terms met and initiated an effort to see the mean-spiritedness on and conditions ensure privacy boycott the site. such full display to the Internet One student tells her story of surviving an eating disorder at a panel discussion on Thursday for those making libelous claims “JuicyCampus is driven by community.” ■ as part of IMAGE Week. A student panel of eating-disorder survivors gathered to share their against their classmates, it students, and it is in the hands experiences, and a therapist from the Psychological and Counseling Center presented a clinical does not offer the protection of of students to stop it,” said VSG — Nikki Bogopolskaya can perspective on eating disorders. anonymity to someone posting Vice President-Elect Wyatt be reached at veronika. dangerous statements. Smith. “Visiting the site is the [email protected] “If your school calls upset same as promoting the hurtful BSA will VSG: Proposal to allow for more ‘legitimate representatives’ From VSG, page 1 and committee members to work also have a house president. residence hall has a point person, Ross also said there was no plan ‘revive the Williams said the average on issues,” Williams said. “It’s However, unlike the current a representative to go to for these to fit the structure of the house in attendance usually was between 26 meant to empower the house in system, house presidents would things. These presidents will meet with The Commons. and 32 student members. With the every sense of the word, to work not also sit on the house of with area representatives weekly “This ensures a link between greats’ proposal, which would redistribute on policy with administrators, representatives. to discuss local and campus- VSG and The Commons,” Williams the housing representatives across to draft legislation, to debate it “(It is an) executive rather than wide issues, working as a team on said, “essential for both structures campus, 24 area representatives more effectively and to be more legislative role,” Ross said. programming and representation to be as strong as possible and by tamesha derico would make up the house’s voting legitimate representatives.” “(The house president) will through policies and legislation.” ensure that The Commons is linked Senior Reporter and legislative arena. Additionally, area programmers deal with residence hall specific The exception is The Commons, back into the entire community. “These representatives will would change to programming things, such as dorm autonomy where “the 10 house presidents But there’s still some autonomy The Black Student draft legislation and work on directors and decrease in number decisions, capital improvements of The Commons will also left in The Commons to elect hall Alliance’s Black History various unofficial ‘task force’ from their current six to three, within dorm, programming in area serve as members of the house representatives and other offices Committee will host committees with senators, cabinet most likely, Williams said. Each and Residential Conduct Board,” of representatives and on The if they wish and use those as they “Reviving the Greats” on members, executive members residence hall on campus would Williams said. “This ensures each Commons Council,” Ross said. see fit.” ■ Monday at 7 p.m. in the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center SUMMER IN MAINE auditorium. teach for america: Organization According to Black Males and females. History Committee Chair Angela Moore, the event Meet new friends! Travel! Teach your favorite activity. offers chance for recent grads to *Tennis *Swim will “(honor) the greatest *Canoe *Sail African Americans who *Water Ski *Kayak have ever lived and their make impact on community *Gymnastics *Archery contributions to American *Silver Jewelry *Rocks society.” *English Riding *Ropes The program will feature From teach for america, page 1 As she delved further into the application *Copper Enameling *Art students performing songs, Originally thinking she would go directly and preparation processes, Imboden said she *Basketball *Pottery monologues, skits and to law school, Imboden interned with an fell more in love with what Teach for America *Field Hockey *Office other acts as they “revive” a attorney who was the corporate compliance was doing and its mission. *And More! figure in American history. officer and general counsel to the healthcare She said she feels Vanderbilt has prepared The show is interactive as system this past summer. her well for the position through her June to August. Residential. well; there will be trivia The experience helped her decide she experiences both in and out of the classroom for the audience between wanted to work in the public service realm. by honing her communication skills and Enjoy our website. Apply on-line. performances. “I realized that developing her leadership abilities. Moore encourages all what I enjoyed most “(By) studying public speaking in both TRIPP LAKE CAMP for Girls: students, not just blacks, to about the summer theory and practice, I was able to develop the 1-800-997-4347 attend the program. was interacting with ability and the confidence to communicate www.tripplakecamp.com “Black history is a part of people, and working my own ideas in front of groups of people,” she American history; therefore, on the projects that said. “Further, my leadership experiences on this program is open to directly impacted campus have definitely helped me to build on every race and ethnicity the most number of many of the skills acquired in the classroom. (and all BSA events are open people,” Imboden “Providing me with opportunities to learn to the Vanderbilt campus said. “The experience imboden from both my successes and failures, these community),” she said. confirmed for me that I experiences have allowed me to continue “(‘Reviving the Greats’ is) a needed to pursue a career that, at some level, to develop, and hopefully improve, my own chance to learn new things would allow me to contribute directly to the leadership style.” about black history in a public good.” Although she said she looks forward to her Nashville's Favorite Burrito Since 2000 creative way, and if that’s When Imboden met with a Teach for two years in the Teach for America corps, she not enough, there will be America recruiter, she said she knew the said her future holds a lot of possibilities. free food and prizes.” organization was right for her and applied in “At the end of my Teach for America Bring in this coupon for a Moore said she hopes the first round. commitment, I hope to have earned a students will have fun, but She cited the organization’s effectiveness, master’s in secondary education and will FREE COMBO she wants them to learn its proven results and the social responsibility have undoubtedly gained many invaluable (chips and drink) something as well. among her reasons for applying. experiences — in both leadership and in life,” “At the end of the event, “I liked the organization’s enthusiasm, she said. “In the future, I hope to see myself with burrito purchase many will learn at least admired (its) theory of change, and respected continuing to challenge many of the issues (expires 4/21/08 H) one more thing about the corps members’ proven efficacy in addressing that face our society today. In terms of the contributions of blacks in disparities in education,” Imboden said. nature or degree of that involvement, I’m 722 Thompson Lane American history and take “Ultimately, I was attracted to the opportunity keeping an open mind.” ■ Nashville, TN 37204 pride in the progress blacks to become a part of a peer group that was (across from 100 Oaks mall) have made,” she said. ■ dedicated to contributing to the greater —Elise Michael can be reached at 615.383.2252 community and giving all students the [email protected] www.bajaburrito.com opportunity they deserve.” 4 Friday, February 22, 2008 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com opinionopinion The OUR VIEW column Vanderbilt Hustler ‘Kristin’s Story’ inspires compassion Where has Editorial Board Sadly, Kristin Cooper’s family and with an immeasurable void in their silenced struggles. For many of us, the friends lost someone they loved dearly lives. In speaking with students as she most difficult of personal exchanges is after a terrible, terrible event. The sheer did Wednesday evening and many asking for help. the wild elizabeth wrongness and violation of rape, and other evenings all over this country, At the same time, too often we middlebrooks particularly date rape, can be said in so Andrea Cooper embodies the kind of overlook the signs of distress in those for Acting Editor in Chief many ways and yet it continues. extraordinary courage and kindness whom we care, fearing the confrontation Friday night The way in which rape can damage worth emulating. Her message of of asking a friend if they need help. sara gast an individual strikes at the heart of the compassionate awareness is one that “Kristin’s Story” demonstrates the foundation this country and institutions should be taken to heart. most frightening potential danger in gone? News Editor like universities were built on: equality Vanderbilt’s campus, like many that. This is not to say all situations are and human liberty. But “Kristin’s others, is comprised of an incredibly comparable, because that’s not the katherine miller Story” implores us to consider the far capable, independent group of people case. A genuine concern for a friend, justin poythress Opinion Editor more personal aspect of the care and who have shown again and again what however, should never be undermined Columnist consideration we must bring to our they can achieve. This strength and by the assumption that vocalizing it relationships with friends and family. success, however, can be both a blessing will inevitably ruin a relationship. If The Friday night frat party has become an andrew hard Certainly, the friends and family and a curse. Sometimes that robust anything, it may provide the strength elusive entity, a bit of an urban legend: much Sports Editor of Kristin Cooper are not to blame confidence, both in the classroom and someone needs to face the struggle. like the talented Grammy winner, supporters for her death, and yet they must deal on a Saturday night, can mask long- of Rudy Giuliani or the fun sorority party. My memories of the abundance of Friday STAFF night parties is now little more than a piece News Editor of my hazy freshman blur of the Anchorman Sara Gast Ways to Spend Your craze, videogames, skipped classes and RoTiki. Asst. News Editors Top 10 Now the campus options on your typical David Brown Summer Vacation Friday night have become scarce and Lakendra Scott rebecca reichardt depressing. In desperation, some students Adam Weinstein Columnist With midterms over, it’s time to move on to the next challenge of spring semester: have now taken to using this time to study Opinion Editor figuring out how to spend your precious summer. or to party with freshmen girls at Beta. Katherine Miller Increasingly resigned to the Friday night Bartend: Between attending the required “mixology” class for licensing and the countless hours you will spend in a bar, it vacancy, there is now a surging popularity of Asst. Opinion Editor will be like you never had to leave your beloved Vanderbilt. Spencer Montalvo 10. weekday events. Drinking games and random hook ups on Sports Editor Alternative Summer Break: Making the world a better place and 11 new best friends! Clearly, it is a great combination. Sunday and Monday nights are now fair game, Grad schools and employers alike love the socially minded, so don’t let the lack of paycheck dissuade you, future value Andrew Hard 9. no longer reserved for first month freshmen could be off the charts. and visiting younger siblings. Some students, Asst. Sports Editors David Namm Life Guarding & Camp Counseling: The high school favorites are back, but for a limited time only. Why take a boring with no actual work to do, go out every night David Rutz office job when you can work outside, playing, swimming and having fun with kids? Take advantage of the last time in during the week, but as far as the Friday night Eric Silver 8 & 7. your life in which you don’t have to get a real job. itself is concerned, they are left clueless and Country Clubbing: Swimming, tennis, golf and unlimited amounts of food on your parents’ account all make for a dangerously bored. Assistant Photo Directors For these Peabody majors, all sorts of tactics Lauren Fondriest fabulous time. Worried about your resume? You can always list the experience as a position with the Bank of D-A-D-D-Y. Brett Kaminsky 6. and strategies have been employed, even Francis Simpson Start your own business: Nothing is more lucrative than 100 percent of the profits. Set your hours around your including attendance of school sponsored yoga classes, only take on as much stress as you can handle and get the title of CEO at the tender age of twenty. events, such as Casino Night and Dance Lead Photographers 5. Marathon. Whereas before these functions Sam Kim Absolutely Nothing: After the stresses of school, who needs to be tied down being “productive” for the summer? Spend were laughable outlets for Blair students and Chris Phare your days on the beach, shopping, lunching … the possibilities are endless. Oliver Wolfe 4. Star Trek enthusiasts, now attendance can run upwards of 40 people at any given time Intense Corporate Internship: Money, money, money. What college student doesn’t love it and/or need it? You will be Multimedia Editor who are not actually involved in running the promised valuable work experience, exposure to an industry to which you may dedicate your life and a lucrative paycheck. Ben Gotow 3. event. However, be prepared for endless hours of Facebook and reading the Economist online. Other bold students have risked long Supervising Copy Editors Medora Brown Study Abroad: Egypt, Denmark, Ireland ... the options are endless. Travel the world, get some easy credit and learn that walks across campus or to nearby off campus Hannah Twillman 2. there is indeed life outside of the bubble. locations after nightfall, braving the ever- present danger of being approached by a Copy Editors Campaigning: With one of the most intense presidential races right around the corner, what better way to spend your perpetually drunken Andrew Solomon. Kelley Cook time than working for your favorite candidate’s victory in November? You might never have the flexibility to dedicate all Many will search for hours in pursuit of Alex Daly 1. your waking time to campaigning again, so take the opportunity to become more civically involved when you have it. Sarah Davis rumored Towers or Chaffin parties, creeping Madeleine Evans through campus, listening for sounds of Jessica Miles Letter merriment. So the questions that arise to Amy Roebuck be answered by any virtuous investigative Aimee Sobhani reporter are, ‘Who is to blame for dead Friday Senior Reporter nights?’ or, “What locations will still allow Andrew Hard Singh’s argument offends me to be surrounded by a large collection Tamesha Derico of drunken strangers and undiscerning Will Gibbons To the Editor: Apparently this is the reason why, A bid means a kid has proven himself women?” Judy Wang Ravi Singh’s article on Monday made according to him, “the perception of to us he’s capable of surviving pledging Well, first things first. Obviously this grave Sydney Wilmer me laugh so hard I almost soiled myself. many students, especially of minorities, and becoming a man. It means he has issue of Friday night lameness is the fault Web Director Seriously, it was bad. I don’t think I’ve is that a lot of Greek organizations only virtue. It means he has honor. Under of the Vanderbilt executive leaders, and Chris Thompson come that close to having a no-no accept a certain ‘kind’ of people.” How your system, it sullies this time-honored probably the Bush administration. since I was 6 months old, all thanks is your inability to see past your own and highly complicated process by Slowly but surely, Vanderbilt is squeezing Marketing Director to Ravi Singh’s woefully ignorant and misconceptions our responsibility? introducing useless and trivial details the vice on the Greek scene. Under the George Fischer hypocritical article this past Monday What “kind of people” are you referring like the melanin content of a person’s current model, ‘how to be a second-rate, Ivy Advertising Manager on frat diversity. to? White people? Because this is what skin into the equation. It simplifies and League clone; some sharp heads at the top of Madeleine Pulman As I’ve firmly established myself as it sounds like, and between me and cheapens my frat and my virtues, and the ladder observed other Ivy League schools the only contributor to The Hustler the two brothers I’m sitting with (one throws a wrench into a system that is do not have fraternities and sororities. Asst. Advertising Manager to use bodily functions as a lead- black/Asian, the other Hispanic), we already naturally transforming itself at Therefore, if we ever want to knock out Duke Angela Booker in to an otherwise serious story, I’ll think you’re hysterical. A laugh riot, its own pace. in the U.S. News top 20, frat parties have to go. Advertising Staff move on. The sheer self-centered even. One thinks you should be on The bonds that tie us together The administration has cleverly approached Carolyn Fisher thick-headedness of the article was Leno, and the half-black president of transcend race, religion and skin this, typically charging fraternities around David Gaffney not Singh’s fault. He was probably so my fraternity laughed so hard when he color, and frankly (here’s the kicker), $63,800 to register a party. Killian Lamkin caught up with his own sense of sheer saw your article he slipped and broke your belief that I should “aggressively How can we respond to the situation? Well, Art Director brilliance he forgot to step outside of his arm. pursue the students … who would be for one, there’s no party registration fee for Matt Radford the situation and take a look at it from This is exactly the kind of ignorant, considered a minority” is more racist “an orderly book club meeting with beverages a detached perspective. Had he done condescending position somebody and detrimental to Vanderbilt than provided’”(new party theme?). Also, if you’re Designers this, he would have realized he cannot with such limited college exposure any current trend on Greek Row today. a frat groupie, there’s good news: Often Cassie Edwards possibly have any real understanding of would level on a fraternity. You’re right; What you’re suggesting is nothing less there’s low-key drinking and upstairs sex that Madeleine Evans Jose Garza Greek Life. As a freshman independent we don’t care about race during rush. than a mini-quota system, a kind of may not be officially announced. Emily Green his (almost) semester-and-a-half long Rush is an intense, emotional process affirmative action that has no place If none of these fits your needs and Hunter Kinsella tenure at this school make him the that goes deeper than just pumping on this campus. So we should battle personality, create a drinking game with Katie Quille last person who should be pretending beer into your liver. We’re evaluating racism by, um, targeting people based some friends based on the Lifetime network: Courtney Rogers he can analyze Greek life in all of its you as a man. We’re looking for the on their racial background? Giving Just take a drink every time you’re bored or Avery Spofford Morgan Webb complexities and caveats. perfect group of guys who fit into our special attention to minorities? Letting when someone is crying. Now let’s move from the wider house. We’re looking for lifelong somebody stay on the rush list because VSC Director implications of the piece to its actual friends and brothers to initiate into our we don’t have enough of “them” on the —Justin Poythress is a junior in the College Chris Carroll message. Singh essentially suggests society forever. This kind of criteria is composite? You’re right; that’s totally of Arts and Science. He can be reached at Asst. VSC Director we, as frat boys, are guilty of “making dependent on three things and three not racist. Not at all. [email protected] Jeff Breaux a minimal effort to even attempt to things only: personality, character and If the Greek system dropped diversify.” guts. Asst. VSC Director Please see letter, page 5

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“I don’t know if VSG is mandating the ambiguous campaign signs, but reflect liberal mindset seeing a dozen posters with nothing more than your name and the position you are running for doesn’t persuade me to vote for you. It’s conservative or, I hope, any average American. The Mike warren founding of the United States and its subsequent the worst trend in campaign posters ever. No, we don’t know who you Columnist history are sources of deep pride because of are, and no, we don’t know what your platform is. I refuse to vote for the foundations on which our government was you just because you plastered your name on every tree from Kissam to On Monday, during a speech to supporters in formed. Rand. I would like a campaign slogan at the very minimum please.” Milwaukee that addressed the progress of her The ideas of limited government, free markets, What is on your mind? The Rant is husband’s campaign, Michelle Obama said, “for and freedom of speech, religion, and press your place to anonymously sound off the first time in my adult life, I am proud of my were, up to that point, merely ideas. Powerful “To whom it may concern: I should smell your perfume when I hug you, country.” Later that day, in Madison, she repeated documents like the Declaration of Independence on any issue you want. Send in your her sentiments, saying in a speech broadcast on and the Constitution reaffirm what Americans rants with the subject “Rant” to: not be engulfed in a cloud of it as you walk by. This applies to you too, C-SPAN, “for the first time in my adult lifetime, recognize as truths about the proper relationship [email protected] boys.” I’m really proud of my country.” between the government and the individual, and Naturally, commentators on the right were they made these ideas a reality. Conservatives appalled that the wife of a presidential candidate honor and respect these American values. “With all the crucial and controversial social issues currently coming out would suggest nothing America has done in the One would be remiss not to acknowledge that of the woodwork on Vanderbilt’s campus, I’m glad every one of our VSG last 26 years has made her proud of her country. America’s history is imperfect. Conservatives candidates is so dedicated to problems like unreliable Vandy Vans and Most were quick to highlight a lengthy list of proud recognize the dark moments in our history American moments since 1982, including victory — slavery, racial segregation, the Carter the far corners of Kissam that don’t get wireless. I felt like I was voting in the Cold War and the positive emergency and administration — as failures to live up to a for my sixth grade president: Vote for me, no school on Fridays and ice charity response of Americans in the wake of the standard of which we should be proud. cream for lunch every day!” Sept. 11 attacks. Our friends on the left, however, see these The Barack Obama campaign issued a as instances of how we are a backward people, statement which said his wife was speaking about unwilling and perhaps unready to progress to “Really, guy sitting in front of me at the Baseball Glove Lounge? Really? American politics, not America as a country, a an undefined state of true social justice. The You want smack your Bubblicious gum when you know you’re not the dubious claim considering she never articulated conduit through which liberals can achieve this that she was speaking about American politics in state is, of course, the federal government. The only person in the room? Really?” particular in the context of either speech. Even if aforementioned American values conservatives she meant to speak in terms of race and politics, hold dear impede the progress of the Left. “I think it is ridiculously hilarious The Hustler suggests the perusal of for instance, surely the election of black mayors, This brings me back to Michelle Obama’s gaffe. congressmen, senators and governors over the She certainly does not hate America, and her JuicyCampus.com as a top 10 procrastination strategy immediately last 26 years would give her reason to be proud, husband’s campaign has stated that only in this adjacent to the letter promoting our community creed and the bloggers and analysts have argued. country could a story like the Obamas’ occur. avoidance of JuicyCampus.com. Let me say in a very sarcastic manner Because Michelle Obama spoke the line in Nevertheless, her words reveal the liberals’ deep- scripted speeches and repeated it at least twice, seated sentiment that what constitutes America’s The Hustler truly promotes civility in its student readers.” there is little doubt that she did not say what she greatness is its willingness to vote for liberal meant. This admission of a lack of pride in America policies and politicians. “‘Like ... You know, like ______’ is NOT a viable transition sentence. until American voters seemingly get behind her Of course, what Michelle Obama said boils down candidate husband illuminates a philosophical to her belief that only by electing Barack Obama Please start over, and this time maybe you can try playing the role of view many of the far left in this country hold. The can America save itself from itself. Unfortunately, someone who is getting something out of their education.” left sees America as the ultimate project of social for the strict adherents to Obamamania, his justice. To them, the United States and Americans election cannot bring about all the promised have committed more wrong than right; from “hope” and “change;” the limited power of “To the people who take themselves too seriously, don’t be idiots. You’re stealing land from Native Americans to slavery the president and the government slows the still in college, so grab a Natty and drink up!” to the Vietnam War, the U.S. has represented the momentum of drastic reforms in either direction, rich, bigoted, capitalist, war-mongering white left or right. If Obama wins in November, this is an man. This is a source of unbearable shame for the aspect of American government we should all be “Who’s the genius who came up with the idea to ‘White Out’ Tennessee? liberal, who, in the last century or so, has taken it proud of. Congratulations, morons. Memorial Gym will now be officially full of UT upon himself to “progress” beyond the evils of our — Mike Warren is a sophomore in the College white and orange. While we’re at it, why don’t we cheer every time the sordid past. of Arts and Science. He can be reached at Contrast this with the general view of a [email protected] Vols score? Besides, it’s a lot cooler to black out anyway.” Compiled by Katherine Miller Letter: Singh misses the point From letter, page 4 everything and just decided to take Singh’s particular frat house one day and had to deal advice, we would essentially cheapen the with a brother on the porch calling her a nigger. multitude of minority students in IFC frats and That’s wrong, really wrong. I hate hearing stuff Pan-Hel sororities and simply disregard them like this, but I’m not about to blame “society” as anomalies. We would only be paying lip or “Greek segregation” for the behavior of one service to true integration by making a joke of drunken idiot; I blame the drunken idiot. This diversity. This is at the very least laughable, and kid is a racist because he was raised a racist, at the very most a disgusting slap in the face not because he forgot to go to Stompfest and to every civil rights movement that ever has now he hates black people. As long as racism had the courage to throw down with the status exists in America it will permeate every part of quo. our society. I’m not a racist; I’m just so sick and tired I’m not about to tell you how to end of hearing I’m part of a broken system from segregation, but I know enough to tell you, the ignorant outsiders who think they know what person who got stuck on the way to the sudoku they’re talking about because they don’t have on the back page, this kind of ignorant racist enough homework to occupy their time. This is not going to disappear and be replaced with goes for parents, politicians, teachers and someone of character because Singh thinks I independent students. Please stop looking at should chase after people who look different. Greek life and telling me it’s a racist tradition I have yet to be shown definitive proof there that requires outside intervention. My older is indeed an actual problem here, but if one brother is Hispanic, I’m Jewish and my little presents itself there is no question change and brother is Indian; if anything, this should reform must come from within the system, be proof enough Singh either hasn’t done not from small-minded simpletons like Ravi thorough enough research or is (most likely) Singh. making this up. I will concede the IFC/Pan-Hel system is mostly white, but then again so is the Sean Hymowitz school. Imagine that. Junior, A&S Don’t get me wrong: There are legitimate problems on this campus. I have a friend in one of the NPHC sororities who walked past a 6 Friday, February 22, 2008 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com SPORTSSPORTSSPORTS

THE DOWN column RUN Commodores seek ultimate prize Vandy faces two-time defending For once, W2W4 champs to open 2008 season. Saturday by andrew hard Men’s Basketball Sports Editor vs. Georgia root for Memorial Gym, 3 p.m. Last June, the Commodores were supposed to The soaring Commodores host Oregon State in the NCAA Super Regionals (22-4, 7-4 Southeastern on their way to the College World Series. the Vols Conference) host A funny thing happened on the way to freefalling Georgia (12- Omaha, though. After Michigan, not Vanderbilt, Aleksey Dubrovensky 12, 3-8 SEC) at Memorial The Answer advanced to play Oregon State, the Beavers Gym . Vanderbilt, winners made an improbable postseason run to their In any heated political race, of five in a row, defeated second straight national title. Now, 263 days most voters can find something the Bulldogs 67-59 for its after that stunning loss in last year’s regionals, disagreeable with either of the first SEC road win of the Vanderbilt finally gets to take on the Beavers two major candidates running. season on Feb. 6. when they kick off the 2008 season Friday at the It’s rare to completely agree Georgia, meanwhile, has DeMarini Invitational in Tempe, Ariz. with all of the policies and lost seven of its last eight “We have to start over, start from zero,” said characteristics of either of the games and has yet to win senior right fielder Dominic de la Osa. “We have two individuals running for an a conference road game. to make it to Omaha, that’s our goal. That’s what elected office. But occasionally, It has been a frustrating we look forward to.” neil brake / VU Media Relations a voter will need to participate season for the Bulldogs, The Commodores celebrated last year’s SEC title but came short of the ultimate prize in Omaha. Vandy opens the 2008 season today. Last season, the Commodores took on in a race where they like neither who have come very national powers Rice, Arizona State and take the place of other guys that got drafted last “We returned a lot of kids, but it’s always a of the two candidates running, close to winning many of Baylor to kick off the season in Houston, Tex. y e a r.” new team with different dynamics,” Corbin and can find plenty of reason their games, only to fold An improbable series sweep set the stage for Barring injury, Vanderbilt has a chance to said. “When you lose a bright light like Price or not to vote for either. down the stretch. a 20-0 start and a consensus No.1 ranking for compile one of the most impressive offensive Weathers, you need someone else to pick up That seems to be the quarrel Senior guard Sundiata most of the season. This year’s Dores look for an resumes in NCAA baseball history. Junior third that personality in the locker room.” Vanderbilt fans are facing Gaines has been the only identical result to jumpstart their season. baseman and Player of the Year favorite Pedro The national spotlight is once again on as we head into this sports offensive weapon lately “That gave us some confidence going into the Alvarez, coming off a season in which he hit .386 Vanderbilt, which is quickly becoming one of weekend, with a monumental for Georgia. He leads the season,” said coach Tim Corbin. “I’m interested with 18 home runs, anchors a lineup that returns the most prolific programs in the country. With college basketball showdown Bulldogs with 14.8 points, to see how we handle the situation; I don’t all nine starters, including seven seniors. Junior the pressure again on the Commodores to win a between No. 1 Memphis and 6.6 rebounds and 4.3 think we’ll be spooked. We’re playing very good infielder Ryan Flaherty brings a 35-game hitting national title, the focus must stay on the baseball No. 2 Tennessee. As die-hard assists per game. competition; that doesn’t necessarily mean streak in the season, and de la Osa returns to the field for every game, and Corbin is confident his supporters of the Commodores, Saturday we’re gonna win, but I think the kids will be fine. No. 3 spot after turning down a draft offer from players can block out the distractions. it would be testing for us to root Men’s Basketball They’re a pretty loose bunch.” the Detroit Tigers. “They’re seasoned in terms of handling for Big Orange Nation under Memphis vs. The No. 3 Commodores enter the 2008 season “I knew I wanted to come back,” de la Osa (pressure) because they don’t,” Corbin said. “It’s nearly any circumstances. From Tennessee with their highest pre-season ranking in school said. “It’s another year of college baseball, not something that gets talked about. We’ve got the revolting orange to their ESPN, 8 p.m. history. Most of last year’s heralded pitching something you can’t get anywhere else. I think a big tournament ahead of us, and they look at wimpy mascot “Smokey,” the A rare matchup of the staff is gone, but sophomore Mike Minor leads we’re going to hit pretty well because we have this as a great challenge at the beginning of the Vols and their fans are pure country’s top two teams a veteran starting rotation looking to back the the same lineup coming back, except everyone’s season.” anathema to the Black and Gold happens in Memphis nation’s most feared lineup. a year older.” First pitch on Friday and Saturday is scheduled Nation all year long. when the No. 1 Tigers “We’ve got great players like Brett Jacobson With the departure of No. 1 overall pick for 2 p.m., with Sunday’s game getting under Since the Dores beat UT in (26-0, 12-0 Conference and Nick Christiani starting us off,” Minor said. David Price and closer Casey Weathers, team way at noon. Games will be webcast on www. football back in 2005, the Battle USA) host No. 2 Tennessee “We have young guys, but they’re catching on leadership will be on the shoulders of Alvarez vucommodores.com ■ of Tennessee has been re- (24-2, 11-1 SEC) in a battle quick. They’re going to take on other roles and and the rest of the remaining veterans. kindled. Having watched them for state and national treat us like little brother for the supremacy. last half century in nearly every Tennessee has won eight friday sport, there is simply no love straight and 19 of 20, lost between these two teams. while Memphis hasn’t conversation Brett Jacobson So, considering how we spend lost all season. Tennessee Junior right-hander Brett Jacobson will open the season as the Commodores’ nearly every day of the year did beat Memphis in No. 2 starter. Before leaving for Tempe for his opening start against Arizona hating them (we usually take the teams’ last meeting, State, he sat down to talk to the Vanderbilt Hustler. off for Christmas, Easter and however, 76-58 on Dec. Yom Kippur), we have all the 6, 2006. The Vanderbilt Hustler: Do you have a preference between means. We got a taste of it (winning it all), but we didn’t more motivation to cheer on A Tennessee victory in this starting and closing this year? finish the meal. We want to finish the meal this time. We’re the Tigers. game would give the Vols Brett Jacobson: Not really. I used to think that starting was definitely coming back with a chip on our shoulder. However, there are two good the No. 1 ranking in the what I always wanted to do, but I had a lot of fun doing reasons why we should root for country heading into next VH: You said you want to be the best pitching staff in the relief last year. Either way, I’ll do whatever the coaches the Vols in this titanic clash. Tuesday’s showdown with country. How is that defined? think will help our team win. First, we ought to support the Vanderbilt. BJ: I think it’s defined by a mentality for us. It’s a mentality of Southeastern Conference team VH: What are your goals for the pitching not being afraid of anyone and sticking to our own game, in this game. During conference Friday- Sunday staff this year? which is the biggest thing. We just have to throw strikes, bouts, the gloves come off and Women’s Lacrosse BJ: We have a young pitching go out there and give our team we can be as nasty as we want to The 12th-ranked staff, so it’ll be good to get them the best chance to be to the opposing teams’ fans Commodore women’s some experience. I’m really win. (especially if they’re wearing lacrosse team takes that garish shade of orange to confident — a lot of the younger VH: What are on a pair of non- our home gym and their team guys look really good right now. the keys for that conference opponents isn’t even playing). But our goal is to be the best happening? during a weekend road pitching staff in the country, and I But when a squad from the BJ: I think the key is swing in Maryland and think that is entirely possible. SEC is facing someone from Pennsylvania. for pitchers not to get nervous and another conference, especially Vanderbilt will take on not over-think the game. They need to the rather pitiful Conference the UMBC Retrievers just pitch to the hitters. Pitchers need USA, then we should pull for (Maryland-Baltimore to pitch to their strengths and know the SEC team. I clearly recall County) today at 4 p.m. that seven out of 10 times the hitter is most fans from the South ET at UMBC Stadium. going to fail no matter what just given rooting for Vandy during our UMBC opened its the statistics of baseball. As long as you amazing NCAA tournament run season with a 16-7 put it over the plate, you’re going to give last season, which shows the us a good chance of winning. loss at Hofstra last VH:How much more of a leadership role conference respect goes both Saturday. have you taken with David Price’s departure? VH: Are you looking for this to be a ways. On Sunday, the BJ: It is important to have a good leader in the breakout season of sorts for you? The second reason is a bit Commodores will clubhouse. David Price was that guy last year, BJ: Especially as a leader now, I want more ethereal: we should root for travel to Bethlehem, and I’ve kind of taken that role this year as to take more of a leadership role UT to win so they can come into Pa., to face the Lehigh far as the pitchers go. You just need to be on the field as well as off it. I’m next Tuesday night’s showdown Mountain Hawks at 12 there for the younger guys — teach them very excited to go into the with our Commodores as the p.m. ET at the Ulrich how to do certain things, teach them season. I’ve got a good top-ranked team in the country. Sports Complex. the right way to do things and just be approach, so I’m excited Giddy off their victory over Lehigh is 2-0 after a good teammate. to start it off. Memphis, UT would be liable victories over Mount to fall into a gigantic trap game St. Mary’s and St. VH: How have you used the against the No. 16 Commodores Joseph’s. regional loss to Michigan as on the treacherous raised floor motivation? of Memorial Gym. Let’s help the BJ: We don’t want to Vols fatten up for the slaughter, they said it... look back on that so to speak. “Our goals are very clear. loss by Regardless of what happens We want to make the a n y in Elvis’ hometown on Saturday SEC tournament, host a night, the Vols will be a huge regional, and make it to load to handle for the Dores. Omaha.” But before we get a shot at Parker Hanks them, the Tigers get to throw Vanderbilt Outfielder their punches at Tennessee. Let’s hope that while they land Odds 1525925999152317417298215228941 a few hard knocks, the Tigers daily # don’t do any mortal damage to It’s a sure thing Bruce Pearl will the Vols. We want them sitting wear his hideous orange blazer 500-to-1 15-to-1 8-to-1 on top of the world before we 47 Odds Shaquille O’Neal plays a Odds Indiana coach Kelvin Odds Kentucky makes the Number of consecutive for Saturday’s game, but some get a chance to knock them off things are less certain... full 48 minutes for the run-and- Sampson still has a job in April NCAA tournament next week. As much as it might games Memphis has gun Phoenix Suns won at FedExForum, its pain us to say this, we must: Go ■ home arena. 10-to-1 300-to-1 Vols! Beat Memphis! Odds a Tennessee player gets 200-to-1 150-to-1 Odds LSU decides to re-hire Odds Detroit Tiger Gary Sheffield Odds ESPN never again reports coach John Brady —Aleksey Dubrovenksy pelted with debris during the on Roger Clemens and his Compiled by David Rutz Memphis game Saturday says nothing else controversial can be reached at aleksey. during the 2008 season alleged steroid use [email protected] www.insidevandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Friday, February 22, 2008 7 Vandy goes for Dawg sweep After week off, Commodores fresh going into Saturday’s matchup. by andrew barge I love being a Dore.” Senior Sports Reporter To beat the Bulldogs (12-12, 3-8 SEC) a second time, the Commodores (22-4, 7-4 SEC) will continue to rely on their Riding a five-game winning streak, the Commodores spent defense, which has helped carry them during their recent the week watching the rest of the Southeastern Conference hot streak. beat up on each other. While taking a break during a hot “Defensively we’re more of where I envisioned us at the streak doesn’t seem like good fortune, the players are beginning of the year,” Stallings said. “Especially during thankful for the timing. this winning streak, teams haven’t shot well against us, and “The week off has been good. We’ve been getting rested hopefully we can continue that.” and some guys have feeling under the weather, so it’s been To maintain their defensive proficiency, Vandy will have a good time to recover,” said freshman point guard Keegan to contain Georgia point guard Sundiata Gaines. The do-it- Bell. all senior, who is averaging 14.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.3 Bell also alluded to the winning streak, but believes assists per game, has quietly become on of the SEC’s best. recuperating was vital, especially at this point in the “Gaines is definitely underrated, one of the best all season. around point guards in the country,” Stallings said. “He’s an “We were kind of on a roll, so to keep going would be a excellent defender, distributor and scorer, and you’re not good thing but rest is more important,” he said. “It’s a long going to find a better rebounding point guard. He’s certainly season, and this break has helped us refocus because we in the running for first team All-SEC.” have some big games coming up.” The Bulldogs’ record may be somewhat misleading as For Bell, tomorrow’s home against Georgia (3 p.m. tip- they have played competitive basketball, recently dropping off) takes him back to his senior year of high school. The close games to Tennessee and Kentucky. Alabama native initially committed to the Bulldogs out of Bell, who played a season-high 22 minutes against high school before de-committing and eventually choosing Florida, expects Georgia to maintain its recent effort in Vandy. Like any recruit during the lengthy process, Bell hopes of finally pulling out a close game, but he knows the became familiar with the coaches, players and facilities. Commodores are excited to get back out there as well. Still, Bell hopes to treat the game like any other league “Georgia’s played a lot of teams close lately, so they’ll be contest, regardless of any remaining personal ties. pumped up,” he said. “I’ll be up for it too, though. I know “It was definitely weird being back there a few weeks ago, all of us will be after not playing for a week. I’m expecting a but I’ll try to treat the Georgia game like any other game,” good, intense game.” ■ Bell added. “I got to know the coaches pretty well, and they oliver wolfe / The Vanderbilt Hustler have a great program. But I’m definitely happy where I’m at; —Andrew Barge can be reached at [email protected] Keegan Bell could have been on the other side of Saturday’s 3 p.m. matchup with Georgia. The freshman guard originally committed to Athens before changing his mind. Vanderbilt is pleased that he did.

Dores slaughter Hogs Tennis sweeps MTSU

The 3-pointer was kind to the No. 25 Commodores in their 63-50 hustler staff report SEC play.” The doubles victory improved the road victory over Arkansas Thursday night. The No. 13 Vanderbilt women’s pair of Taylor and Ulery to a perfect Jessica Mooney (right) scored 14 points as Vanderbilt connected on tennis team improved to 7-0 on the 7-0. eight of 12 from long range to improve to 20-7 overall and 9-3 in the season with a 7-0 victory over Middle Senior Taka Bertrand did not drop Southeastern Conference. Tennessee State Wednesday at the a single game in her 6-0, 6-0 victory, Three other Commodores scored in double digits as Jennifer Risper Currey Tennis Center. Senior Amanda and freshman Keilly Ulery, Courtney’s finished with 12 points while Liz Sherwood and Christina Wirth each Taylor and Junior Courtney Ulery sister, defeated Marlene Chemin by a chipped in 10. With a lay-up at the 4:27 mark of the first half, senior Liz dominated the Blue Raiders, winning score of 6-1, 7-5. The loss dropped the Sherwood became the 29th member of Vanderbilt’s 1,000-point club. their doubles match 8-0 before each Blue Raiders to 3-8 on the season. Meanwhile, Arkansas (19-9, 2-9) lost its fifth straight. Forward won singles in straight sets. The non-conference tilt was Whitney Jones led the Lady Backs with 13 points, and Sarah Pfeifer “They played really well,” said coach Vanderbilt’s last before opening up added 11. Geoff Macdonald. “The thing you look conference play next Friday. The The Commodores are off for the weekend before traveling to Auburn for is improvement. There’s stuff we Commodores will travel to Gainesville, can work on in practice to get so much Fla., to face the No. 5 Gators. They next Thursday. francis simpson / The Vanderbilt Hustler better. We can work on those things, return home on Mar. 7 to face Arkansas, and that will make us better going into the first of a five-game homestand. ■

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