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THE WALL election update compiled by sara gast Romney scores convincing Today Centennial celebration Michigan GOP victory, sets up Vanderbilt Hustler Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority celebrates 100 years of sisterhood. scramble of early winners in SC recruitment meeting A meeting will be by danielle gantt There weren’t enough chairs to accommodate the crowd that came out to celebrate with the Eta Beta chapter Associated Press held at 5 p.m. in Contributing Reporter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Tuesday night. DETROIT — Mitt Romney scored his first major Sarratt 130 for all The Board of Trust room in the Student Life Center was packed with students and sorority members students interested primary victory Tuesday, a desperately needed celebrating 100 years since Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded. in contributing to the Fast facts about win in his native Michigan that gave his Judge Sheila Calloway, a Vanderbilt alumna and member of the sorority, gave the keynote, stressing how newspaper. Alpha Kappa weakened presidential candidacy new life. important the sorority was in her own life. Alpha sorority It set the stage for a wide-open Republican “I was one of those students at Vanderbilt that administration Today showdown in South Carolina in just three days. Motto: felt needed a little ‘extra help’ with assignments and World on Wednesdays: Three GOP candidates now have won in “By culture and by college life,” Calloway said. “I owe a large part of who I ‘The Faces of AIDS’ merit.” the first four states to vote in the 2008 primary View a documentary am today to the Eta Beta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha season, roiling a nomination fight that lacks a about the many faces sorority and their scholastic and ethical standards. They Colors: clear favorite as the race moves south for the of AIDS worldwide at salmon pink and groomed me.” 12:10 in the Student first time. apple green Junior Natalie Daniel, who came to the event to “share Life Center Lower The former Massachusetts governor defeated in the pride of such a great black accomplishment,” also Level Rooms 1 and Symbol: John McCain, the Arizona senator who was 2. The Vanderbilt enjoyed the ceremony. ivy leaf looking to repeat his 2000 triumph here. Mike chapter of Face AIDS “The presentation was informative and interesting,” Huckabee, the former Arkansas governor, will also discuss Flower: Daniel said. the growing AIDS trailed in third, and former Tennessee Sen. pink tea rose Many National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternity and pandemic. Fred Thompson is making a last stand in South sorority members also came out to support the event. It was the first Carolina., The Associated Press reported. Today and Greek-lettered Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity member, sophomore Justin Thursday sorority established Amaker, came out to support his “fellow soros” and offer Please see michigan gop, page 3 RA recruitment and incorporated “congratulations for their accomplishments.” by black college Sophomore TaCara Harris said she thought attending meeting women. Join Housing staff the event was important. for an informational It was founded on “As an African-American student at Vanderbilt, I session covering Jan. 15, 1908, at appreciate all the efforts of the NPHC,” Harris said. “I’m the recruitment and Versus Howard Univer- fascinated that they’ve provided 100 years of service, and I application process sity in Washington, for prospective really enjoyed the event tonight.” D.C., by a group of Calloway felt the event was important to Vanderbilt’s resident advisers in nine women. The Commons Center campus. Multi-Purpose Room Ethel Hedgeman “It memorialized an important historical event, and to publish at 6:30 p.m. tonight Lyle was the promotes unity in the small black student population, and in the Branscomb founding mother. Rec Room at 7 p.m. sisterhood and brotherhood on Vanderbilt’s campus” tomorrow. It has over 200,000 women in over 975 Calloway said. “It’s weekly Thursday, Jan. 17 chapters world- important to recognize." ■ Vanderbilt vs. wide. Tennessee men’s —Danielle Gantt can be In honor of its reached at danielle.a.gantt@ basketball viewing 100th birthday, vanderbilt.edu magazine party Mattel agreed to Vandy Fanatics and design a Barbie —To listen to a podcast the Office of Greek collectable doll Life are co-sponsoring fashioned in a pink from the event, go to: a viewing party, which and green evening nikky okoro / The Vanderbilt Hustler will begin at 5 p.m. gown. Ashley Ducket was one of many who looked through an Alpha Kappa Alpha scrapbook at the recep- in the Student Life tion following the keynote at the sorority’s 100th birthday celebration. Center Ballrooms. There will be free Chick-fil-A and prizes. Thursday, Jan. 17 VSG presidential candidates Lambda Lobbying 101 Join the Vanderbilt Lambda Association as it sponsors the Tennessee Equality assemble for first time Project’s Lobbying 101 presidential hopefuls Running mates elizabeth middlebrooks / The Vanderbilt Hustler session in the GLBT sophomore who serves as Peabody Editor in Chief Darcy Newell (far left) collaborates with (clockwise Resource Office at 6 3-party field to be senator. from top) editors Chris Gearing, Courtney Rogers and Ellie Mix as they p.m. Learn about the work to produce the first issue of a revamped Versus. politics of GLBT issues cut to 2 in January The candidates are not allowed and see how you can to speak about the race or their by sara gast get involved in the primary. platforms until campaigning begins News Editor legislative process of next Tuesday after their second ensuring equality for all individuals. by glenna deroy candidate meeting. They must each Jared Anderson Courtney Holliday Don’t be confused by the refilled Hustler racks Editor Emeritus gather 200 signatures from full-time Junior Junior tomorrow. It’s not an issue of the newspaper Thursday, Jan. 17 undergraduates before then in order Speaker of the Senate Director of Publicity and — it’s Versus Magazine, the former once-a- The packed 2008 presidential to continue. Arts and Science Council semester publication, that will print Thursday. ‘How to Get Better Representative Grades’ election has met its match. Attorney General Andrew Gossett Editor in Chief Darcy Newell said she had the In this presentation A crowded Vanderbilt Student explained campaign rules and idea for a weekly magazine after seeing a “lack of by Dr. Ben Rothstein, Government presidential field regulations to the candidates at the depth in arts and entertainment” in Vanderbilt learn how to optimize emerged Tuesday, as three first meeting. For example, they may Student Communications Inc. publications. your mind’s potential candidates gathered in Wilson Hall not spend more than $500 on their “Versus will be a weekly publication and reduce stress. The program is hosted to declare their intention to run. campaigns, and candidates may not specializing in entertainment and culture,” by Chabad Jewish The tickets will compete until the go door-to-door or use organization Newell said. “We will have four sections: the Student Group and primary elections Jan. 29, when the listservs to promote their platforms. Reid Simon Randall Norman feature, music, culture and fiction.” will be in Furman Hall, field will narrow to two teams. They may post just one poster on any Junior Junior The feature will be the theme for the issue, Room 325 at 7 p.m. Every member of the five-person campus bulletin board and cannot Speaker of the House Tower I President Newell said. VSG Executive Board, with the decorate dorm windows. “This issue we will do a wrap-up of 2007,” Thursday, Jan. 17 exception of the current student Candidates also may not engage said Features Editor Chris Gearing. “Some of ‘Taliban Captive body president and executive vice in negative campaigning. Campaign the features are set, like the Oscars, but a lot Talks: From president, will run for president this materials should not even mention of them are fluid. They will be about what our Captivity to year. the other tickets, Gossett said. Any writers want to talk about or what is going on at Conversion’ Junior Jared Anderson, current general election debates must remain the time.” Yvonne Ridley speaker of the Senate, has chosen to positive, he said, and personal Other than the feature, each issue will have will discuss her Joseph Williams Wyatt Smith experiences from run with junior Courtney Holliday, attacks will not be tolerated. Junior Sophomore a section for music, culture and fiction, Newell being a Taliban director of publicity and an Arts and Violation of any campaign Chief of Staff Peabody Senator said. captive to deciding Science Council representative. regulations will result in She emphasized the distinction between to convert to Islam in Junior Reid Simon, current speaker disqualification from the race. ■ ELECTION TIMELINE Versus and The Vanderbilt Review, a literary Sarratt Cinema at 6 p.m. of the House, will run with junior Campaigning begins Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. magazine that also publishes student-produced Randall Norman, Tower I president. —Glenna DeRoy can be reached at Primary election Jan. 29 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. fiction. Chief of Staff Joseph Williams, also [email protected] “We are not officially collaborating with The See http://calendar.vanderbilt.edu General election Feb. 5 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for more events. a junior, will run with Wyatt Smith, a Please see versus, page 3 2 Wednesday, January 16, 2008 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com what’s new on in s i d e va n d y .c o m
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thursday starting • Listen to staff reporter Janelle Stokes discuss her coverage of compiled by sara gast Harry Belafonte’s speech in this week’s “Backstory” podcast. Rice says Arab nations should reach out to 1Israel to nudge Mideast peace accord • Vote in the first round of the “Who’s Now?” David Price RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Regional until Jan. 17 at 5 p.m. Tuesday that Arab nations must do more to reach out to Israel, as a way to do their part to nudge a Mideast peace accord into being, • Check out Jacquie Berger’s video of Alpha Omicron Pi soror- The Associated Press reported. ity’s Bid Day activities at B.B. King’s in downtown Nashville. She stepped gingerly around the question of whether the Cloudy, 42/30 outreach should include Arab countries establishing diplomatic relations with Israel, their historical enemy. The only Arab nations • Asst. News Editor Adam Weinstein has a bone to pick that now have relations with Israel are Jordan and Egypt. with professional baseball. Read his blog to find out what he thinks.
NTSB finds design flaw caused —Check InsideVandy.com often for more Web-exclusive content. friday 2 Minneapolis bridge collapse WASHINGTON — Undersized gusset plates in the Interstate 35-W bridge in Minneapolis were “the critical factor” in the bridge collapse last year that killed 13 people and injured 100, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday. According to The Associated Press, Chairman Mark Rosenker said the plates, which connected steel beams, were roughly half the thickness they should have been because of a design error. snapshot Investigators found 16 fractured gusset plates from the bridge’s Partly Cloudy, 42/23 center span, he said. singing their praises Explosion in Beirut targets U.S. Embassy 3 vehicle; at least 3 Lebanese killed saturday BEIRUT, Lebanon — An explosion targeted a U.S. Embassy vehicle Tuesday in northern Beirut, killing at least three Lebanese and injuring an American bystander and a local embassy employee, U.S. and Lebanese officials said. The blast, which damaged the armored SUV and several other vehicles, took place just ahead of a farewell reception for the American ambassador at a hotel in central Beirut, according to The Associated Press. No Americans were in the car, which was carrying two Lebanese employees of the embassy, State Department spokesman Sean Partly Cloudy, 31/19 McCormack said.
Selig says Giants should have reported Bonds’ VUPD CRIME LOG compiled by sara gast 4 trainer; Congress calls for Tejada probe WASHINGTON — Barry Bonds’ team should have reported concerns Friday, Jan. 11, 4:39 a.m.: about the home run king’s personal trainer to Major League Green leafy substance was Baseball, commissioner Bud Selig told Congress on Tuesday during found in pocket of patient a hearing on the sport’s steroids era. who was brought into the Even though no players were present, unlike the theatrical March emergency room. 2005 session, the names of Bonds, seven-time Cy Young Award oliver wolfe / The Vanderbilt Hustler winner Roger Clemens and 2002 AL MVP Miguel Tejada all were Voices of Praise Gospel Ministries perform Monday before Harry Belafonte’s lecture in the Student Life Center. Belafonte spoke to a Check out http://police.vanderbilt.edu/ standing-room-only crowd, urging activism and social engagement. crimelog.htm for complete listings. raised during the four-hour, 15-minute proceedings prompted by last month’s Mitchell Report, The Associated Press reported. SPRINGS STUDIO is celebrating SERVICE GUIDE The Vanderbilt Hustler (ISSN Apple CEO reveals tiny new laptop, TEN YEARS of Certified Caring 0042-2517), the student newspa- confirms iTunes movie rentals per of Vanderbilt University, is pub- 5 PILATES instruction lished every Monday, Wednesday SAN FRANCISCO — Apple Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs took the and Friday during the academic wraps off a super-slim new laptop at the Macworld trade show on in our NEWLY REMODELED STUDIO year except for during exam peri- Tuesday, unveiling a personal computer less than an inch thick that ods and vacations. The paper is not turns on the moment it’s opened, The Associated Press reported. 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The Vanderbilt Hustler, she full of students, faculty and members “His avoidance of specificity disturbs continued. of the Nashville community. me. … (I don’t want to be) caught in “Versus and The Hustler have A close ally and companion of King the trick bag of color like with Rice an amicable relationship, and during the civil rights movement, and Powell, who turned out to be we are going to share a printer Belafonte characterized his tyrants.” and some staff, but we’re not relationship to King as being “central Larry Rivers, a graduate student, under the same leadership,” she to all that I do.” found it more than fitting for said. Belafonte, who is widely known for Belafonte to be the keynote speaker Many of Versus’ specialties his career as a singer, producer and of the series. will continue to be published in social and political activist, said he “The university is a market for the reconstructed magazine and is motivated by King’s prophecy of a ideas,” Rivers said. “(He) is here on the Web. far-from-perfect American culture, to better America, opinions, and “Versus has always had strong despite the promises of integration. people.” photo essays,” Newell said, “but King believed the situation he After taking a few questions from we had to sacrifice the glossy faced in the 1960s forced black the audience, Belafonte ended the paper. Because of that, we are citizens to “integrate into a burning evening with a challenge. going to focus on creating them house,” and said in response, “We’ve “(I encourage) young people in for our online readership with got to become firemen.” America to be as engaged as they can InsideVandy.” Opting for a question-and- be (and to) believe in other promises Both Gearing and Newell hope answer forum instead of delivering than what they’ve been given. There’s the refocused Versus will have a traditional speech, Belafonte more to life than a bank account,” more success and an increased examined the role of the artist in Belafonte said. “How are you going readership. politics and society. to become firemen?” ■ “I also saw a lack of focus on “Opening up discussion is what I arts and culture and weekly do around this country,” Belafonte —Janelle Stokes can be reached at analysis of it,” Gearing said. said. He drew upon his recent work [email protected] “I think this is an exciting with gangs in South Central Los opportunity to give Versus the Angeles. chance to rebirth into something “The men involved in the gang —To listen to the “Backstory” of successful.” ■ culture are activists trying to bring Stokes’ reaction to this event, go to: non-violence to the community,” —Sara Gast can be reached at said Belafonte, who guides them oliver wolfe / The Vanderbilt Hustler [email protected] to “pick up the baton” from their Social and political activist Harry Belafonte spoke to a packed room Monday evening. Belafonte was the keynote and kickoff predecessors. “They’re learning speaker for the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Series.
The Department of Psychology at Vanderbilt University michigan gop: Candidates focus is looking for subjects to participate in research studies. on upcoming primary in SC You will be compensated for your time. “It’s a victory of optimism counted, she had 58.7 percent third of the vote, compared weakened by searing losses Studies examine aspects of cognition, emotion and brain functioning. over Washington-style of the vote to 35.9 percent with about one half eight in Iowa and New Hampshire. pessimism,” Romney said in for uncommitted delegates years ago. He was the only one who To nd out more about participating in studies, an Associated Press telephone to the Democratic National Romney had a slight edge watched the voting returns in see http://vanderbilt.sona-systems.com/ interview from Southfield, Convention. over McCain as the candidate Michigan; his top Michigan Mich., echoing his campaign Romney’s ties to Michigan likeliest to bring needed opponents, McCain and speeches and taking a poke at proved beneficial. change. Huckabee, campaigned in McCain, the four-term senator Four in 10 voters said his The economy proved the the state earlier in the day he beat. “Now on to South roots factored into their votes, most important issue for but left by afternoon to plant WRITERS Carolina, Nevada, Florida.” and more than half of that group Republicans in Michigan, themselves in next-up South Minimizing the significance backed Romney, according the state with the highest Carolina. COPY EDITORS of Tuesday’s vote, McCain to preliminary results from unemployment rate in the Up for grabs in Michigan said he had called Romney surveys of voters as they left nation and an ailing auto were 30 Republican delegates. designers to congratulate him “that Romney campaigned in the Michigan welcomed their state far more than his rivals photographers native son with their and spent more than $2 million support.” in TV ads in Michigan, nearly “Starting tomorrow, we’re three times what McCain did, going to win South Carolina, according to an analysis of want to and we’re going to go on presidential advertising by and win the nomination,” the nonpartisan Michigan work McCain declared, also in an Campaign Finance Network. AP interview from Charleston, McCain paid for more than S.C. $740,00 in ads and Huckabee for the Huckabee, too, already spent more than $480,000. campaigning in the next A muddle from the start, the hustler? primary state, said in GOP race has grown ever more Lexington, S.C.: “We’re going fluid as the first states voted to win South Carolina. We over the past two weeks. put a flag in the ground here Huckabee won the Iowa lm otero / AP stop by our Saturday.” He also jabbed at Republican presidential hopeful former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks to sup- caucuses, McCain prevailed Romney, who has poured porters after winning the Michigan primary in Southfield, Mich., Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008. in New Hampshire’s primary, at least $20 million of his and Romney was second to interest personal fortune into his their polling places, taken for industry. Given four choices, both — but claimed victory in bid: “We need to prove that The AP and the networks. He half of Michigan Republican scarcely contested Wyoming. meeting electing a president is not just also led among voters who primary voters picked Thompson is camping out in about how much money a said the economy and illegal the economy as the most South Carolina looking for candidate has.” immigration were their most important issue, while one in his first win. Rudy Giuliani, Though he now has come important issues, and won five picked Iraq, one in seven the former New York mayor, today in third in New Hampshire a majority of Republicans, immigration and one in 10 is doing the same in Florida, 5 p.m., sarratt 130 and Michigan after winning conservatives, and voters terrorism. which votes Jan. 29. in Iowa, Huckabee said, looking for a candidate with A mere 20 percent of Romney was born and “Whatever it takes, we’re in it experience. eligible voters were expected raised in Michigan, and his for the long haul.” McCain had an edge to show up at polling stations late father, George, was head In Michigan, with 37 percent with those who wanted an across frigid and snowy of American Motors and a of precincts reporting, Romney authentic president, and Michigan; turnout was three-term governor in the Miss an issue? had 39.4 percent of the vote, he won among moderates, likely to be depressed by a 1960s. Romney announced McCain had 30 percent and independents and Democrats. Democratic race of little to no his presidential candidacy Check out our Huckabee 15.4 percent. No But fewer non-Republican consequence. in Michigan a year ago, other Republican fared better voters participated in the GOP For Republicans, the stakes campaigned in it far more than single digits. primary this year than in 2000 varied. than his rivals and spent digital archives on Hillary Rodham Clinton when those voters helped Of the three candidates considerably more money on was the only top contender him beat George W. Bush. competing hard here, Romney advertising.■ www.InsideVandy.com on the Democratic ballot. Independents and Democrats needed a Michigan victory the With 43 percent of precincts accounted for roughly one- most to invigorate a campaign 4 Wednesday, January 16, 2008 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com opinionopinion The OUR VIEW Column Vanderbilt Hustler Redesigned Versus reflects campus culture Solomon Editorial Board The city of Nashville plays an integral Board, Newell has already demonstrated offers a distinct viewpoint and benefits part of life at Vanderbilt. For many of us, a sharp, innovative approach to the the campus in doing so. Jarred Amato the live music alone provided a superior entertainment magazine form. Although sometimes a utilitarian falsely Editor in Chief incentive during the admissions process. This is not to take anything away perspective is too liberally applied to Unfortunately, in the past, there has from Versus in its previous form; Editor matters like these, in this case, Versus’s elizabeth been no publication that thoroughly Emeritus Jean Son’s work demonstrated place as an entertainment publication represents middlebrooks covers our city and its entertainment as it an impressive artistic achievement in the will benefit a much larger audience on Managing Editor directly relates to the life of the Vanderbilt traditional magazine form. But Versus itself campus, much more frequently. From undergrad. Beginning Thursday, the has been reinvented time and time again expanded live music coverage to more Vandy dating redesigned Versus Magazine aims to with its autonomy as a campus magazine in-depth fashion content, Versus will sara gast correct that missing component of student the one critical constant. Though The represent many of the cultural interests News Editor media. Hustler strongly supports Versus and its we share. As well, the fiction section scene Editor in Chief Darcy Newell and her staff, the two publications are completely — featuring new content each week — katherine miller staff have worked to create a weekly arts independent from one another. reflects both the spirit of the Versus of the Opinion Editor and entertainment magazine that echoes As Editor in Chief, Newell has the past few semesters and Vanderbilt’s noted Alyse Andalman the interests of the Vanderbilt undergrad complete authority to re-imagine the literary tradition. Guest Columnist andrew hard and provides a cohesive look at some of direction and focus of the publication. Ultimately, Versus’s redefined focus Sports Editor the elements of our collective, campus- More importantly, however, Newell has should bring something new and distinct Dear Andrew, wide culture. Elected by the Vanderbilt an obligation as the editor of the campus to the campus and, moreover, reflect well I am going to be one of the girls to complain. Student Communications Inc. Executive magazine to produce a publication that on us all. STAFF If you want to put in your disconnected News Editor headphones and ignore my rant, then please Sara Gast do. I don’t really care if you like what I have to Prioritizing should be key for public Honesty is the best policy say. While your suggestion that girls should Asst. News Editors officials Aimee Sobhani, Columnist not hide their intelligence is both valid and David Brown Spencer Montalvo, Asst Opinion Editor Having endured a string of dishonest presidents, legitimate, it is all but impossible for a girl to Lakendra Scott Adam Weinstein In this race, candidates are courting the hardcore what the United States really needs is a president who show a guy how smart she truly is when said in their parties with big talk on social issues, taxes, knows how to tell the truth. guy is too drunk to understand what she’s Opinion Editor immigration and foreign affairs. With a few exceptions, such Admittedly, American citizens don’t expect to find the terms saying. Katherine Miller rhetoric reflects more the passions of the moment thana “honesty” and “politician” in the same sentence after hearing Let me explain, point by point, where your blueprint for practical governance. As former governor of New tailored evidence to justify the war in Iraq and “I did not have argument fails: Asst. Opinion Editor Spencer Montalvo York, Democrat Mario M. Cuomo said, “You campaign in poetry, sexual relations with that woman.” Then again, what’s to prevent 1. While I don’t believe that being reckless but you govern in prose.” leaders from lying when they know they can get away with it? with anybody’s heart is a good thing, there Sports Editor What this country desperately needs is a president who can An honest president gains public support both at home and are a few legitimate reasons why women at Andrew Hard focus, organize, set priorities and listen. Rather than focusing on abroad. With this support comes respect, and this respect will Vanderbilt and women everywhere do the a candidate’s ability to glad-hand and allow the future president to facilitate things we do. Primarily, we don’t want to Asst. Sports Editors David Namm deliver inspirational speeches, we need the passing of legislation that will appear desperate or easy. Though it is a great David Rutz to hone in on his or her ability to direct benefit the country and to build stronger compliment to know that another person is Eric Silver a government toward actually achieving relations with foreign countries. interested in you, it is a huge turnoff when real change for this country. For too long, It is important for Americans to that person shows too much interest. Men Assistant Photo Directors we have been plagued by incompetence know the true state of the union. This often don’t call women after a first date until Lauren Fondriest Brett Kaminsky in the White House, and it’s time we had knowledge will allow them to plan for three days later in order to show that they’re Francis Simpson a president with the strength and vision the future and inspire them to become not desperate. Women, therefore, have to find to revitalize these shores. more involved in the political process. our own equivalent. So, maybe it is the men Lead Photographers SHOTSOne Issue, to blame for starting this cycle of needing not Sam Kim to appear desperate. And maybe next time Chris Phare Four Responses Oliver Wolfe you go on a date, you should call the girl the Next president must Courage of day after and see how desperate she thinks Multimedia Editor possess optimism and What is the conviction needed you are. Ben Gotow imagination Thomas Shattuck, Guest 2. Though biology has a strong influence most important columnist on relationships, as any human sexuality Supervising Copy Editors Glenna DeRoy, Editor Medora Brown Emeritus What would I like to see class will tell you, the forces of culture and Hannah Twillman This may be the first and only time I characteristic for a in a presidential candidate? free will are just as important. In modern quote Karl Rove, but it was he who said, To use an outdated term: gumption — American society, women do not marry at Copy Editors good president? “A president who succeeds makes us the concept of thick skin or the ability age 16, which would be deemed genetically Taylor Davis to follow through. I don’t mind if he ideal. Instead, we wait for love. Additionally, Madeleine Evans feel that the nation can succeed.” The Spencer Montalvo next president will have to keep this in mind, as he or she uses changes his mind (i.e., John Kerry) as long as he has a reason for it. if you had taken Dr. Leslie Smith’s Human Amy Roebuck optimism to battle the doubts of many citizens. The nation faces That being said, popular opinion does not count as a valid reason. Sexuality class, you would know it is men, Aimee Sobhani several serious dilemmas, and people will need a leader who A lot of people think a lot of things and unfortunately, most of not women, who fall in love faster and take Avery Spofford believes he or she can prevail on these issues. We are at war, we them are wrong. The key is having the ability to make reasonable longer to recover from a breakup. (if not correct) judgments and to act on them without fearing the 3. On behalf of all the women at Vanderbilt, Senior Reporter need to pay more attention to our health care and education Will Gibbons systems; we remain dependent on foreign oil, and we must popular vote. it is my profound hope you are not confront an economic downturn at home. It will take courage to Admittedly, there are times when being unpopular hinders comparing us to Britney Spears as a potential Web Director remain confident in this atmosphere, and it will take imagination your agenda, and sometimes pandering to masses has to be representation of the average Vanderbilt Chris Thompson to find solutions to this laundry list of problems. Former President done. Taking into consideration that the candidates plan to run female. for the highest elected office, I assume they already know how to Meanwhile, women are constantly told by Marketing Director Gerald Ford said, “You can’t just sit back and say this is wrong, it George Fischer is terrible, that is wrong … and I can’t do anything about it.” You do that. Vanderbilt men we are too fat, too ugly, not in have to be able to face the unpleasant facts of our times with a the right sorority or simply not good enough Advertising Manager smile and empower those around you to reach out of the box to —Interested in writing a Quick Shot? To participate, offer a suggestion for them. Just take a moment and look around Madeleine Pulman find solutions. or submit a question, e-mail [email protected] you. The women here are amazing. We are Please see andalman, page 5 Asst. Advertising Manager Angela Booker Advertising Staff Letter Ashley Banks Carolyn Fisher David Gaffney Killian Lamkin Bookstores should be raking in the cash Art Director To the Editor: reliable source of information when it are far from blameless, but it’s important to textbooks online would suggest 35 percent Matt Radford The Hustler’s recent article on the comes to breaking down the cost of a new remember the primary goal of the NASC and is a pretty achievable figure, and I sell used exorbitant cost of textbooks is to be textbook. After checking the NASC Web site, bookstores is not to help students, but to books at prices far less (usually, at least 20 Designers Cassie Edwards commended as worthwhile reporting. it appears the figures cited in the Hustler make (lots of) money. percent) than what the bookstore charges Madeleine Evans Unfortunately, its portrayal of bookstore article are self-reported by NASC members The NASC, according to its own Web and often buy them at higher prices than Jose Garza industry figures as uncontested facts and self-compiled without even detailing site, strives to help members improve their what the bookstore will pay to buy them Emily Green is disappointing to say the least. The the methodology, much less the pretense of “bottom line.” Follett, Vanderbilt’s bookstore back. Furthermore, I have nowhere near Hunter Kinsella underlying insinuation of the data that engaging an outside research group. managing group, is a $1.6 billion enterprise the NASC’s and Follett’s economies of scale Katie Quille Courtney Rogers college bookstores are merely scraping by is This would be akin to a candy company that is the 133rd largest private company in when it comes to shipping and distribution. Avery Spofford really quite absurd. claiming sugar has no harmful effect on one’s the United States as ranked by Forbes. It’s To be fair, the article did state the Morgan Webb There’s no denying textbooks are diet. The validity of such claims is severely hard to create a business that large without percentages were taken from the NASC. incredibly expensive, but claiming “the undermined by the nature of the sources a healthy profit stream. Nevertheless, it’s a significant disservice VSC Director bookstore receives 22.4 percent” of a book’s purporting them. Until more research from Finally, The Hustler didn’t even mention to readers to quote numbers from dubious Chris Carroll sale price is, at best, an overly optimistic a less biased source is published, there’s no the NASC’s own figure that more than 35 purveyors of information and present them Asst. VSC Director underestimate. Of course, a 22 percent cut of good reason to accept the NASC numbers. percent of a used textbook’s price goes right as credible facts, especially when these Jeff Breaux the pie is hardly shabby, but there’s nothing Bookstores have every reason to stress they back into the bookstores’ pockets. Given “facts” tend to excessively reflect the view of to suggest the real percentage isn’t higher. are not the ones responsible for ridiculous there’s no publisher to be paid with used the purveyors in question. Asst. VSC Director I don’t think the National Association of textbook prices in order to deflect the ire of books, it wouldn’t surprise me if 35 percent Paige Clancy College Stores, an industry group for college increasingly impoverished students onto isn’t a little on the low side. My personal Evan Didier retail stores, is going to be a particularly other entities, such as publishers. Publishers experience with selling other people’s old Junior, A&S
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Pacman Jones Suspended Titans cornerback was accused of punching a woman in the Body Tap strip China just a false promise club in Atlanta. Tom Cruise Once more, Maverick graces us with his refreshing brilliance, declaring preparation worsened this socioeconomic injustice. Soo Yang Scientologists the “authority on the mind.” Columnist Unfortunately, these troubling reports of labor exploitation were heavily censored in China as the authorities have recently Appendices Zac Efron rushed to hospital for emergency When the Chinese announced their bid for the 2008 Olympic intensified their grip on the media and dissident groups. In appendectomy. Others vow to fill the Games, they promised to promote the development of human order to boast to the world its social coherence and ideological temporary void for effeminate actors. rights in their country. Now, with only seven months until the uniformity during the Olympics, the government has decided Games in Beijing commence, the rest of the world is beginning to mute dissent and avoid embarrassing demonstrations by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority celebrated 100-year anniversary to suspect their promise was solely fabricated to improve their detaining journalists and political activists under charges of Tuesday. We’re looking forward to seeing chances for the candidacy and not for advancing causes of subversion and pseudo-terrorism. Hu Jia was one of the many more pink and green. human dignity, as they had promised. dissidents recently arrested due to the nature of his work. As Mike Huckabee Candidate advises us to “amend the In fact, we have the right to feel deceived because China, a lifelong activist for HIV/AIDS causes and environmental Constitution so it’s in God’s standards.” This in utter rejection of its own vows and continued defiance of issues, he has fought tirelessly for democratic reforms, will make things so much easier. international criticism, has virtually accomplished nothing better health care and sustainable development, and his on the issues of religious freedom, media censorship, climate efforts caught the attention of both the Chinese authorities Oprah Winfrey Joint partnership with the Discovery change, forced abortions, capital punishments, rights of ethnic and international human rights agencies. Realizing that he Channel furthers venture to overtake all minorities, LGBT equality and treatment of AIDS/HIV patients. posed a serious threat to political stability during the Games, other earthly powers. Rather, China has descended into a new nadir by sacrificing a the government placed Jia under house arrest and constant Diane Keaton Actress drops F-bomb on “Good Morning host of human rights just to showcase its economic prosperity, surveillance. Unfortunately, his story is just one of many that America.” Really, though, you can’t blame political solidarity and social harmony. point to China’s shameless disregard for human dignity. her if you’ve ever seen GMA. One of the most disturbing human rights abuses directly It is not surprising China has decided to ignore the associated with the Olympics preparation involved the human rights issues of today. However, as China continues inhumane exploitation of labor. Investigations from Playfair, an to become an important member of the global society, the international coalition of trade unions, revealed that Chinese Chinese government must be held accountable for their empty regarding China’s role in Darfur, this small progress provides Olympic firms have hired companies like “Lekit,” a Taiwanese rhetoric and oppressive policies. The world must warn China its a glimpse of hope that China will react to foreign pressure in corporation that forced children to work up to 13 hours a day in human rights abuses are no longer acceptable, and this year’s order to preserve its status as the host for the 2008 Olympics. order to maximize productivity. Other reports indicate similar Olympics represents an opportunity to make this message clear However, this hope must remain grounded in the reality of companies allow workers to operate in substandard conditions and strong. China’s calculating nature and its dogmatic resistance to and in harsh working environments conducive to fatal accidents. Notably, in response to criticism from prominent Olympics change. The exploitation of workers’ rights had been increasing due to organizers, China has successfully urged the Sudanese China’s rapid industrialization, and the government’s decision government to allow the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces —Soo Yang is a junior in the College of the Arts and Science. He to ignore the plight of its own citizens during the Olympics to operate in Darfur. Although there is much work to be done can be contacted at [email protected]. Andalman: Sometimes women aren’t just playing games with your heart WANT TO WORK FOR From andalman, page 4 should do their own part in improving the THE HUSTLER? talented, brilliant and gorgeous. 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THE DOWN RUN Memorial Gym is SEC’s best Conference W2W4 Thursday supremacy Men’s Basketball @ No. 6 Tennessee 6 p.m., ESPN2 on the line Vanderbilt (16-1, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) is coming Vandy, Tennessee to square off a heartbreaking double-overtime loss off Thursday in Knoxville. to Kentucky, their first by Andrew hard defeat to the Wildcats in Sports Editor the last four meetings. Tennessee (14-1, 2-0), on the other hand, blew Florida may be ascending quickly as a dark horse out South Carolina on candidate, but the Commodores (16-1) and Volunteers Saturday, emptying (14-1) have clearly established themselves as the two their bench in the final teams to beat in the Southeastern Conference East, if not minutes. Luckily, Bruce the entire conference. Pearl will be in a suit It may be early in the conference season, but when tomorrow night and not these two rivals clash Thursday in Knoxville (6 p.m., topless with ridiculous ESPN2), bragging rights take a backseat to the larger orange paint all over his issue at hand. body. chris phare / The Vanderbilt Hustler Already 2-0 in SEC play, the Vols can seize complete Memorial Gym, with its quirky court and raucous fans, presents unique challenges to opponents. But is it better than Kentucky’s Rupp Arena or Florida’s O-Dome? control of the division race with a victory. Vanderbilt, Thursday meanwhile, could use a marquee win to boost its resume, Women’s Basketball and a victory at Thompson-Boling Arena over No. 6 vs. No. 12 Georgia Tennessee would certainly qualify. So forgive the players 7 p.m., Memorial for laying aside the rivalry aspect for this matchup. After scoring only “For me personally, (Tennessee) is just like every other ten points in the by Andrew Barge by David namm game,” said senior Shan Foster, the SEC’s leading scorer first half Sunday, the Sports Reporter Asst Sports Editor at 20.6 points per game. “It’s a road game that we look Commodores (12-5, forward to playing in.” 1-1 Southeastern No other arena in the Southeastern Conference screams Off to one of the best starts in college basketball Both teams have made their living this year on running Conference), came home-court advantage like Memorial Gymnasium. That’s partly at 16-1, the Commodores have firmly cemented their opponents into the ground. roaring back, scoring 41 due to its one-of-a-kind court layout, but also because it literally themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the As explosive and efficient as Vanderbilt’s offense in the second frame but screams louder than any other venue in the conference. Southeastern Conference. is, Tennessee’s may be even better, as the Vols hold still falling to No. 11 LSU But before I preach about the unfamiliar Mecca of college Consequently, the team’s successes have brought out statistical advantages over the Commodores in points by 11. Georgia also had basketball, let’s look at the rest of the field. Vanderbilt’s main the student body en masse to join the local Commodore per game (86.7 to 86.0) and turnovers (12.2 to 16.6). The a rough game, losing competition consists of Kentucky’s Rupp Arena, Tennessee’s faithful, effectively making Memorial Gymnasium key for Vanderbilt’s defense may be their offense: hold by a whopping thirty Thompson-Boling Arena and the Stephen C. O’Connell Center a hostile environment where opponents have yet to onto the ball and prevent easy points off turnovers. points to Auburn. in Gainesville, Fla., also known as the “O-Dome.” garner a win this season. “Hopefully we just don’t give them points by giving All four programs have enjoyed varying levels of success Before Memorial is ordained as the crown jewel them the ball,” said Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings. Today over the past few years, so a team’s talent level shouldn’t factor of SEC environments, however, there is a plethora of “They use all their people and their weapons well, so we No. 16 Women’s into the argument when considering an arena’s value. For evidence suggesting — although it certainly has the just have to be really sound one through five and do the Tennis vs. example, Florida hasn’t lost in the O-Dome since 2005, but a potential to become the toughest place to play in the things that we’ve practiced and are coached to do.” Tennessee-Martin lot of that has to do with the three guys that got picked in the country, let alone the SEC — it has yet to reach that Vanderbilt boasts one of the leading low-post scorers 2:30 p.m. top 10 of the last NBA draft, not necessarily the gym in which pinnacle. in the league in freshman A.J. Ogilvy (19.4 points per Currey Tennis Ctr they competed. The question asks which venue gives the home The closest example at this point can be found as game). But don’t expect Vanderbilt to slow the game It’s been over two team the biggest advantage; whether or not the players need recently as the Commodores’ past game, as a very cool, down to pound it inside, even though Ogilvy holds a size months since the the boost is irrelevant. calm and collected Vanderbilt squad lost at legendary advantage over Tennessee big men Wayne Chism and Commodores were Some fans would point to Rupp Arena, due to the incredible Rupp Arena at the hands of the Wildcats due in large Brian Williams. in action, but Vandy’s success the Wildcats have enjoyed over the years. Kentucky part to their frenzied fan base. “We just want to continue to play our game,” Foster tennis team hopes to fans are loud, and with consistent sellout crowds approaching “I think we got taken out of our game a little bit at the said. “We’ll get the ball up and down the court and pick up where they 23,000 fans, it’s impossible to argue otherwise. But does crowd start,” said freshman center Andrew Ogilvy, showing that take good shots when they present themselves.” left off. Led by senior capacity necessarily constitute loudness? Moreover, does that even a team as talented and battle-tested as Vanderbilt The Commodore offense has proven its effectiveness Amanda Taylor, junior really separate Kentucky from the other three arenas? was affected by the ruckus created in Lexington. this season, but other parts of their game have, at Courtney Ulery and Placing emphasis on crowd size would give Thompson- There is a certain sense of basketball lore at other times, left much to be desired. sophomore Catherine Boling Arena the nod, since its 24,500 capacity puts it at the top SEC schools, like Kentucky, that simply bests what is “I think that the game will probably not really have Newman, all of whom of the SEC. Florida’s arena suggests crowd size is overrated. The currently seen at Vanderbilt. anything to do with who outruns the other,” Stallings are nationally ranked in O-Dome, despite its limited capacity of 12,000, is constantly The Wildcats have won seven national championships said. “My guess is that it will have to do with who plays singles, the Dores look lauded for its enthusiastic crowds. Along with the historic — to Vanderbilt’s zero — in their century of existence the best defensively and rebounds the best.” to defeat Ohio Valley Cameron Indoor Stadium and its 9,300 capacity, the O-Dome as a basketball program, fostering a fully dedicated Coming off a dismal first half Saturday in Lexington, Conference power disproves the idea more fans translates into more volume. basketball culture that is a signature trademark on that Vanderbilt faces another hostile crowd against Bruce UT-Martin at home. A gym’s acoustics have a lot to do with its noise, which is university’s campus and in the extended community. Pearl’s squad and cannot afford a slow start as they did “Obviously, the first dual why this writer believes Memorial is the loudest gym in the Thus, basketball at Kentucky is a way of life, and it last year, an 84-57 Volunteer victory. match of any season conference. It packs 14,000 fans in a small area by using stage- shows in their arena. Much of that will involve breaking a Tennessee full- is what you’re looking like seating. The elevated court allows the jam-packed crowd to Despite Vanderbilt being unbeaten at home thus far court press that is among the best in the country. The forward to when you smother the playing area. this season, none of their opponents were ranked at Commodores faced a similar press defense against work really hard in the Noise level, however, lies in the often-biased opinion of the the time they came to Memorial. In other words, it is UMass in their final non-conference game, but the Vols offseason,” said coach spectator, which is why an indisputable fact puts Memorial impossible to know the true impact Memorial has on present a greater challenge. Geoff Macdonald. “I’m over the top: its unique floor layout. Even the most outspoken an opponent’s psyche until Vanderbilt faces superior “They’re good in the half court as well as the full court,” proud of the way the Vandy-hater can’t argue against the elevated floor and bench conference teams such as Florida and Tennessee at Stallings said. “Just because you break their press doesn’t girls worked through location as two significant advantages. No other team in the home. mean you’ve beaten their defense.” the fall and winter.” conference knows how to compete with their head coach on This is not to say Memorial couldn’t eventually join Vanderbilt is quickly learning that road contests in the Last season, Vanderbilt the other side of the floor because no other team plays home Rupp Arena among the elites of the SEC. In fact, with SEC remain as tough as ever, despite an off year for the finished with a19-9 games in Memorial Gym. Kevin Stallings’s ability to yell loudly the team’s recent greatness, it is more than reasonable conference as a whole. Tennessee provides one of the record. helps, but playing and practicing in the bizarre gym on a daily to believe — sooner rather than later — opponents will most hostile environments, one the Commodores want basis definitely pays off. cower when they learn they must play in Nashville. quickly silenced after last year’s trouncing. In addition to preparing for a talented team, each opponent In essence, just as the Vanderbilt basketball program “We feel like we got embarrassed up there last year,” has to prepare for the gym itself. That’s why any team would is making its way into the country’s elite, Memorial is Foster said. “I guess you could say we have a little bit they said it... benefit from playing in the one arena that separates itself from doing the same. But, just as Vanderbilt is not yet the of a chip on our shoulders.” “Ogilvy is a dominant the rest of the conference. most esteemed team in SEC history, Memorial is not Maybe they’ve been looking forward to this big man in our league. Fortunately for us, that team is Vanderbilt. ■ yet the toughest place to play in the SEC. ■ matchup a little bit after all. ■ He’s going to be a —Andrew Barge can be reached at andrew.barge@ —David Namm can be reached at david.a.namm@ —Andrew Hard can be reached at andrew.h.hard@ professional basketball vanderbilt.edu. vanderbilt.edu. vanderbilt.edu. player some day.” Bruce pearl Tennessee Basketball Coach SEC Power Rankings Compiled by Eric Silver 1. Tennessee (14-1, 2-0) 5. Arkansas (13-3, 2-0) 9. Georgia (9-5, 0-1) The Vols have their sights set on Vandy after a Darren McFadden may be gone, but Razorback Internal issues have caused the Bulldogs to daily # win against previously unbeaten Ole Miss and a nation still has its basketball team to cheer for. struggle a bit as of late, but you can never count blowout victory at South Carolina. The Arkansas hoopsters have three winnable out this veteran-laden team. 86.7 SEC games coming up on their schedule. Points per game scored by Tennessee, tops in 2. Ole Miss (14-1, 1-1) 6. Mississippi State (11-5, 2-0) 10. South Carolina (8-8, 0-2) the SEC It looks like that heartbreaking loss to A thin roster is the one thing holding the It doesn’t look like the Gamecocks will be doing Tennessee carried over to the Rebels’ next Bulldogs back, but they are still 2-0 in much in the SEC this year, but they are shooting a game, as they almost blew a 22-point lead to conference play. respectable 40 percent behind the 3-point line. 86.0 squeak past lowly LSU by three. Points per game scored by Vanderbilt, second in 3. Vanderbilt (16-1) (1-1) 7. Alabama (11-6, 0-2) 11. Auburn (9-5, 0-2) the SEC That ugly double-overtime loss to Kentucky A tough loss to Arkansas shows that the Tide You’ve got to feel bad for the injury-wracked at Rupp knocks the Dores down two spots. will probably be on the outside looking in come Tigers, but at least they’ve got leading scorers 7.3 Hopefully they rebound tomorrow in Knoxville. March. Quan Prowell and Rasheem Barrett coming back. Drop in scoring average 4. Florida (15-2, 2-0) 8. Kentucky (7-7, 1-0) 12. LSU (7-9, 0-2) from last season to this by Tennessee senior Gators are 2-0 in conference play, but questions Where did that come from? Arguably the worst The Tigers are the only team in the SEC with a Chris Lofton about their strength of schedule abound. Kentucky team this millennium left Saturday’s losing record, and it looks like it’s going to stay game thinking they had just won the national that way. Compiled by Eric Silver title. Still, the Wildcats are NIT-bound at best. www.insidevandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Wednesday, January 16, 2008 7
The Vanderbilt Hustler presents david price REGIONAL WHO’S What is this? We’re running a 32-athlete, single-elimination tournament to find Vanderbilt’s biggest star. You can check out the voting criteria, bracket and Pedro Alvarez, Junior NOW Baseball, Third Baseman voting schedule below. • Preseason National Player of the Year and potential No. 1 pick • Star of Team USA past two summers how do i Vote? • Turned down $1 million from Red Sox to play for Vandy The Hustler’s Take: ? Go to www.InsideVandy.com to cast your vote. Voting for the first • Fan favorite for his tape-measure homers Curran has already established himself as the round of the David Price Regional ends Thursday at 5 p.m. Results will 1 next great Vanderbilt golfer, but he’s a longshot against Alvarez, college baseball’s most feared be posted in the following issue. Jon Curran, Junior hitter and future Major Leaguer. 8 Golf • Eighth at the NCAA Championship • Ended ’07 with four straight top-10 finishes voting CRITERIA • Regional All-American • Individual accolades How big is your trophy room? Have you broken any school records, earned All-SEC honors or taken home any big-time awards? Mr. C Traditional Mascot • Team success • “Old School” You may be talented, but remember the name on the front of the jersey is • Recently received much-needed makeover The Hustler’s Take: more important than the one on the back. Have you led your team to the • “Undeflatable” spirit This matchup should be interesting. When it Big Dance or won an SEC title? • Strong and quick with good range on T-shirt tosses 4 comes to the inflatable Big C, fans either love him • National exposure or hate him. As for Mr. C, the jury is still out on his You may be a hero in Nashville, but do people around the country even Big C new look. 5 Inflatable Mascot know you exist? Have you earned All-American • “New School” status or appeared on Mel Kiper’s Draft Board? • Adds new dimension to Commodore spirit • Fan appeal • Big hit with the younger Vandy fans • Good relationship with the Noshville pickle You may be big-time, but when you walk around campus, can fans even recognize you? Do they wear your jersey, cheer for you at games and
Alex Gordon, Senior friend (maybe even poke) you on Facebook? Basketball, Guard • “It” factor • Versatile playmaker for nationally ranked squad It’s hard to quantify, but do you have the intangibles every star needs? • “Red” is a fierce competitor who leaves it all on the floor • Averaging 10.6 points and 3.6 assists per game The Hustler’s Take: • Fan favorite for hustle and intensity Paul is on the rise, but he’s not on Gordon’s level 2 yet. “Red,” who loves getting the crowd pumped bracket schedule
up during the pregame introduction, is one of the Derrick Byars Regional First Round Vijay Paul, Sophomore most recognizable athletes on campus. 1/11: Derrick Byars Regional Tennis 1. Earl Bennett 1. Shan Foster 1/14: Jay Cutler Regional 7 8. Leigh-Ann Axt 8. Josie Earnest • Ranked No. 78 nationally by the ITA 1/16: David Price Regional 4. Ross Neltner 4. Mikie Minor 1/18: Dee Davis Regional • Went 8-3 in SEC play as freshman 5. Sarah Dennis 5. Chris Williams • Rising star for NCAA Tournament-qualifying squad Second Round 2. A.J. Ogilvy 2. Ryan Flaherty 1/21: Byars Regional 7. Margie Curran 7. Rita Jorgensen 1/23: Cutler Regional 3. Jacqui Concolino 3. Mackenzi Adams 1/25: Price Regional 6. Ryan Preston 6. Jen Risper D.J. Moore, Sophomore Regional Cutler Jay 1/28: Davis Regional Football, Cornerback Quarterfinals • Playmaking cornerback earned second team All-SEC honors 1/30: Byars and Cutler Regionals • Six interceptions was most by a Commodore in 25 years 1. Pedro Alvarez 1. Liz Sherwood Dee Davis Regional 2/1: Price and Davis Regionals • Also excelled as kick returner and on offense The Hustler’s Take: 8. Jon Curran 8. Austin Williamson Semifinals • Flipped into end zone after taking his interception to the house Moore had a killer fall on the gridiron, doing a 4. Big C 4. Dominic de la Osa 2/4: Byars Winner vs. 3 little bit (actually, a lot) of everything for the Com- 5. Mr. C 5. Christina Wirth Davis Winner 2/6: Cutler Winner vs. modores. Schulz, meanwhile, has been doing the 2. Alex Gordon 2. Jonathan Goff Katie Schulz, Junior 7. Vijay Paul 7. Karen Grygiel Price Winner 6 Soccer, Midfielder same thing on the pitch for the past three years. This should be a close one. 3. D.J. Moore 3. Jermaine Beal Finals • Three-time All-SEC selection 6. Katie Schulz 6. Catherine Newman 2/8: Byars/Davis Winner vs. • Stabilized the team from the midfield Regional Price David Cutler/Price Winner • Heart and soul of Commodores Reveal Champion 2/11
JAY CUTLER 1 earl bennett ...... 67% earl bennett a.j. ogilvy 84%...... a.j. ogilvy 2 REGIONAL 8 leigh-ann axt. . . . . 33% jay cutler 16%. . . . .margie curran 7 Regional Champ Firfirsstt Rrounound 4 ross neltner ...... 44% (Named Feb. 1) 53%. . . .jacqui concolino 3 Results results 5 sarah dennis...... 56% sarah dennis jacqui concolino 47%. . . . . ryan preston 6 8 Wednesday, January 16, 2008 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com FUNFUN && GAMESGAMES
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