See which INSIDE family-friendly In the Bubble 2 activities Opinion 4 Nashville off ers Sports 6 page 8 THETHE VVOICEOICE OOFF VVANDERBILTANDERBILT SSINCEINCE 11888888 Life 8 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2006 • 118 TH YEAR, NO. 58 Fun & Games 14

SPECIAL REPORT STUDENT GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION Board of Diversity at Vanderbilt is an SGA, Interhall fit to form eight-part series appearing in Trust forms every Monday and Friday issue in September. Expense With this series, we are attempting to bring diversity Vanderbilt Student Government to the forefront of campus Committee discussion. Board members The profi les are not meant to showcase one group over to monitor another but to demonstrate the depth of the Vanderbilt chancellor’s use of community. university funds. While the series will offi cially last for one month, it is meant By Darcy Newll to demonstrate The Hustler’s A S S T N E W S E D I T O R commitment to consistently represent the entire Vanderbilt A Board of Trust committee community. was formed at the spring board meeting to monitor Chancellor Gordon Gee’s spending. Percentage of Interest in the committee comes after a Wall Street Journal article Jewish students printed on Tuesday charged the Board of Trust as being “loosey- increases 10 goosey” with supervision of Gee’s spending. percent in four Th e article suggests that scrutiny of spending is a new years activity of the entire board, not just the Expense Committee: Schulman “For the fi rst time, the full Center provides board will get reports about his expenditures and pay packages. motivation. A second new board committee By Nicole Floyd is scrutinizing potential confl icts A S S T N E W S E D I T O R of interest and likely will look at photo illustration by JONATHAN DIETZ / The Vanderbilt Hustler the university’s longtime contract Vanderbilt has taken steps SGA (left) and Interhall (right) held meetings this week to discuss Boone Lancaster and Devin Donovan’s plan to create Vanderbilt Student Government. with a parking company in which to make itself more attractive a trustee holds a big stake”. to the Jewish community in Members will approve new government at end of month. However, Vice Chancellor the four years since Chancellor for Public Aff airs Michael By Glenna DeRoy Gordon Gee made a public call NEWS EDITOR organizations on Oct. 25 and 26. In addition, take on all of the responsibilities and the Schoenfeld disagrees. “Oversight for increased numbers of Jewish the entire student body must approve the services that are currently off ered, but it will has never been ‘loosey-goosey’”, students in a 2002 Wall Street nterhall and the change in an online referendum. Th e date of eliminate the redundancies and ineffi ciencies he said. Journal article. Student Government the referendum has yet to be determined. that currently exist,” Donovan said. “Vanderbilt has always had a Vanderbilt’s Jewish population Association will dissolve Interhall President Devin Donovan and Courtney Salters, director of student rigorous process for reviewing all has grown to represent 12 percent in February to form SGA President Boone Lancaster said they governance for the Offi ce of Student expenditures, whether they are of the undergraduate student one governing body, Vanderbilt Student believe this change, which seeks to limit Activities, agreed that becoming one the expenses that the Chancellor body, up from 2 percent in 2002, Government. ineffi ciency and help students adjust to the organization will decrease the diffi culty of incurs for his position, or the and Reform Judaism magazine In order for this to occur, Interhall and new residential college system, is in the best collaboration. building of a new building. Th is has listed the university as one SGA must amend their constitutions to interest of the student body. “At times, there’s been a duplication oversight has been controlled of the top 30 private schools for allow for the dissolution of each of their “Vanderbilt Student Government will Please see VSG, page 3 by staff , administration, and the Jewish students. Board of Trust,” Schoenfeld said. “Th e reason we were so SERVICE Th e Expense Committee was public about recruiting Jewish formed at the request of both the students is because we wanted chancellor and the Board’s Ad people to know we were Students Hoc Committee on Government doing it,” said vice chancellor to review how the board allocates for public aff airs Michael its funds to the chancellor and Schoenfeld. “Th ere were a lot construct other offi cials. of top students that weren’t Th e committee is a permanent considering Vanderbilt, and fi xture to the board, and meets on that’s unacceptable to us.” a regular basis to review university Schoenfeld likened the ‘the house expenses, adding an additional reasoning behind the building level of oversight to university of the Schulman Center and spending. Th e members of the the increased recruitment that Vandy Expense Committee, appointed of Jewish students to the in June, are the chairs of the reasoning behind the major Budget, Audit, Board Aff airs renovations that were done built’ and Compensation Committees: to the Bishop Joseph Johnson ASHLEY WEBSTER / Habitat for Humanity Orrin Ingram, Denny Bottorff , Black Cultural Center. Freshmen build wall panels at Providence Park, an all-Habitat community. Members of Vanderbilt’s Habitat for Humanity will use these John Hall and Larry Wilson. walls to begin construction of the Vanderbilt-sponsored Habitat house on Saturday. The house will be completed and dedicated Oct. 22. “We want Vanderbilt to be Th e committee’s fi rst step will attractive to as many students as be to work on a general policy possible,” Schoenfeld said. GREEK LIFE statement for fi scal responsibility, Schoenfeld, along with said committee member Denny Dean of Admissions Doug Bottorff . Christiansen, said the push to NPHC decides to cancel Stompfest Th e purpose of the statement attract Jewish students was part is “to try to clarify what the ‘tone of a larger diversity project. Council to pursue programming options in lieu of Homecoming event. at the top’ should be and to make “What it all boils down to sure the Board of Trust and the By Caroline Scali is we are trying to develop a CONTRIBUTING REPORTER participated in Stompfest 2005 and similarly enjoyed her university’s general offi cers are all diverse class of students with experience. on the same wavelength.” diff erent backgrounds and “I’m really sad about it being cancelled. I thought it was a big Next, Bottorff said the perspectives so that the dynamic Th e National Panhellenic Council cancelled Stompfest this success, maybe not in terms of achieving the overall goals of committee will develop a series of exchange can take place in the year, after members’ concerns about last year’s event and the loss of promoting diversity, but a huge step in that direction,” Nasmyth sub-policies for the general level classroom,” Christiansen said. the NPHC house were brought to the attention of the council. said. of expenditures as it related to “As we continue to broaden Stompfest was held for the fi rst time last year, and according Th e second reason involves the loss of NPHC’s fraternity house general offi cers of the board, such our recruitment approach and to NPHC President Steven Harris, was intended to “foster and the council’s priority to settle the issue. as the chancellor. diversify as a university, more working relationships between the respective chapters of the “Now is the time, more than ever, to start focusing their eff orts Th e committee will also Jewish students is only natural.” Greek councils on Vanderbilt’s campus.” Th e event, a part of on those issues that are council specifi c,” Harris said. monitor those expenditures on Administrators contribute the Homecoming, featured IFC and Panhellenic Greeks performing “NPHC council has other goals for the year that they think are an ongoing basis, he said. growth of the Jewish community steps taught by NPHC Greeks. Members of NPHC houses also of higher priority,” said Alex Schwartzmann, senior president of “Th ey’re not investigating to a variety of factors, of which performed. Kappa Delta and a Stompfest participant. “Stompfest takes a lot allegations of wrongdoing, they’re meeting quotas is not one. However, some of the NPHC organizations felt that the intent of PR and coordination, other things they are focusing on this providing an important judiciary “How we make our selection of the event was not fulfi lled, Harris said. year. ...I understand why they are canceling the event.” role that members of the board decisions is a holistic process,” “Although the purpose of Stompfest was a positive one, all of “However, I think they should schedule a similar event to allow perform,” Schoenfeld said. Christiansen said. “It’s not the the NPHC organizations that participated did not have a positive the Panhellenic and IFC members to learn about the history “My view is that many of issue of being Jewish, it’s the experience for various reasons,” he said. and values about the NPHC houses in a constructive manner,” the issues raised in the Wall issue of your whole fi le and what Two factors went into NPHC’s decision, Harris said. One Schwartzmann said. Street Journal article are about you have to bring to the table.” reason was that the relationships that “were thought to have been Th e loss of the NPHC fraternity house as a result of Sigma governance practices that already In fact, religious background is formed during the weeks of preparation for the event seem, for Nu’s return to campus is an issue that, according to Harris, “is are being or have been addressed not used in Vanderbilt’s selection some NPHC members, to have vanished after the fact.” weighing heavily on the hearts of the members of the NPHC - those having to do with single- process, and there is no part of However, Senior Lauren Cassell, executive vice president community.” source contracts, budgetary the current application that asks of Alpha Omicron Pi and a participant in Stompfest 2005, Harris said that the NPHC is working to devise an alternative oversight, and so forth,” said Bruce for a prospective student to reveal disagrees. activity that would fulfi ll the goal of Stompfest without Barry, professor of Management his or her religious preference. “Stompfest was probably my favorite Homecoming event,” overwhelming the council with such a large event. and Sociology. “In that sense, Ari Dubin, executive director Cassell said. “It’s very unfortunate that it’s being cancelled; last Harris said that NPHC will discuss any alternative options the Wall Street Journal article of Vanderbilt Hillel, feels that year Steven Harris from Alpha Phi Alpha was our coach, and the with the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils once they have was reporting a good bit of ‘old’ several factors were especially experience defi nitely improved our relationship with their house. made a decision. news, rather than exposing new important in increasing the I know a lot of people are saying that Stompfest didn’t do that, However, Harris said that Stompfest may not be gone forever. controversies.” Jewish population. but for AOPi it defi nitely did.” “Possibly, last year’s Stompfest can be revisited, revamped and Schoenfeld said that the ■ Please see DIVERSITY, page 3 Faith Nasmyth, a junior and member of Chi Omega, also retried in the future,” he said. Please see GEE, page 3 2 | NEWS The Vanderbilt Hustler | Friday, September 29, 2006

QUOTABLE NOTABLE WEATHER FORECAST “We need it as soon as possible, so we’ll start construction almost After two months of negotiations, “Two and a TODAY immediately.” Half Men” star Charlie Sheen is close to finaliz- Sunny 70/55 ing a new salary pact that would make him the — Jeff Kaplan, VUMC associate vice chancellor for health aff airs. highest-paid comedy star in television today. SATURDAY A $234 million expansion will add a critical-care tower with 12 new operating Partly Cloudy 77/59 Sources said Sheen will earn about $350,000 rooms and about 135 more beds to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. This per episode this season from producers of the was approved Wednesday by the Tennessee Health Services and Development SUNDAY CBS powerhouse, Warner Bros. Television. This Agency Board. represents a hefty increase from his previous Partly Cloudy 81/56 payday in the low six-figures. MONDAY Sunny 85/63 Source: The Tennessean Source: CNN

CORRECTION SPEAKER Th e quote in Wednesday’s paper from Sheryl Rogers on page 3 was incorrectly attributed. Th e Hustler regrets this error. Elliot Eisner to deliver Chancellor’s Lecture tonight Professor will speak on the importance of art in education.

TODAY IN THE BUBBLE Compiled by Nicole Floyd By Kristen Chmielewski SENIOR REPORTER within classrooms, we can foster more artistic minds.” VU Dance Marathon holds Miracle Game Saturday “The arts are generally neglected The Chancellor’s Lecture Series in schools, but the distinctive VU Dance Marathon invites students to the Miracle Game, the will host Elliot Eisner, its second forms of thinking needed to VU vs. Temple football game, on Saturday, Sept. 30. Th ere will be a speaker of the year, today at 6 p.m. create artistically crafted work are presentation of the game ball to a Miracle Family and donation sites in the Student Life Center. relevant not only to what students around the stadium. Visit www.vudm.org for more information. Eisner, an education and art do, but also to virtually all aspects professor at Stanford University, of what educators do,” he said. Blair Signature Series opens Friday will lecture on the importance of An avid art collector himself, thinking artistically to improve Eisner said he seeks to explain Th e Fall 2006 Faculty Concert Signature Series at the Blair School education in a speech entitled the numerous ways in which an of Music opens on Friday evening, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. in Ingram “What Do the Arts Teach?” The education in the arts can provide Hall with an annual favorite, guitarist John Johns. Th is time, Johns event is free and open to the for an overall better mode of includes his “lady friends” in the list of performing guests: Blair public. creative and artistic thinking in faculty members Amy Jarman, soprano; Gayle Shay, mezzo soprano; “In a certain sense, the minds we the future. Jane Kirchner, fl ute; and Kathryn Plummer, viola. Th e concert is have are culturally created,” Eisner In addition to lecturing free and open to the public. Complimentary valet parking and self- said. “Our brains are biological on the relevance of art to parking are available. constructs, but our minds are the education, Eisner has also held constructs of culture.” several presidential positions Writing Studio presents Writers’ Night Regardless of discipline, in professional organizations, schools and educational systems written or edited 15 books, and Th e Writing Studio presents Writers’ Night, which will feature Tony inevitably will also influence the received several awards and Earley and Vanderbilt student authors. It will take place tonight ■ EISNER minds of students, Eisner said. fellowships. between 7 to 8:25 p.m. in room 117 in Alumni Hall. Join the studio He said, “By studying the arts during Family Weekend for an evening of live readings of original work by members of Vanderbilt’s creative writing community. For more information, visit http://www.vanderbilt.edu/writing.

Gallery opens ‘Second Nature’ exhibit Sunday Th e Sarratt Gallery opens its second exhibit, featuring Virginia Derryberry’s “Second Nature” paintings on Sunday. Th e exhibit will be on display through Oct. 28.

Nashville’s 200th birthday celebration begins Sunday will kick off Nashville’s nine-month 200th birthday celebration in downtown’s Public Square. Th e event will begin with a dedication to Public Square and a celebration of all things that make Nashville a special place.

Check out http://calendar.vanderbilt.edu for more events.

VUPD CRIME LOG Compiled by Nicole Floyd

Sept 27, 11:38 p.m.—An attempted burglary was reported in Lot 22, located behind Phi Kappa Psi at 24th Avenue South and Kensington Place. Th ere are no suspects in this investigation at this time.

Check out http://police.vanderbilt.edu/crimelog.htm for complete listings.

SERVICE GUIDE The Vanderbilt Hustler (ISSN 0042-2517), the student newspaper of Vander- ������������������ bilt University, is published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the academic year except for during exam periods and vacations. The paper is not printed during summer break. The Vanderbilt Hustler allocates one issue of the newspaper to each student and is available at various points on campus for free. Additional copies are $.50 ���� ������������ ���������� ������ each. The Vanderbilt Hustler is a division of Vanderbilt Student Communications, Inc. ������������������� ����� ��� Copyright © 2004 Vanderbilt Student Communications. �������������������������������������� LOCATION ������������������������������������� The Hustler offi ces are in 130 Sarratt Student Center on the Vanderbilt University Campus. Address postal mail to VU Station B 351504, Nashville, Tenn. 37235-1504. ���������� ��� ���� ������������

AFFILIATIONS ���������� �������� ������������ ���� The Hustler is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press, Columbia Scholastic Press Association, College Newspaper Business and Advertising Managers, South- ���������� ���� ���� ����� ����� ���� ern University Newspapers and the Southeastern Journalism Conference and is an associate member of the Associated Press. ������������������������������

TO ADVERTISE Display ads: (615) 322-4237 or e-mail [email protected] Display fax: (615) 322-3762 Offi ce hours are 10 a.m. — 5 p.m., Monday — Friday ���������������������������� Visit us online at http://www.vscmedia.org/advertising.html ������������������������������ TO REPORT A NEWS ITEM Campus news: Call 322-2424 or e-mail [email protected] Entertainment news: Call 343-0967 or e-mail [email protected] Sports results: Call 343-0967 or e-mail [email protected]

CORRECTIONS The Hustler strives for accuracy and fairness and will correct errors of substance. Post your See our correction policy on the Opinion page for information about notifying us.

PRINTER The Hustler is printed at Franklin Web Printing Company in Franklin, Tenn. SUBSCRIPTION RATES comments on Call (615) 343-3064 9 a.m. — 5 p.m., Monday — Friday. One semester’s delivery via U.S. Postal Service is available for $125 or $200 per year. Checks should be made payable to The Vanderbilt Hustler.

BACK ISSUES Back issues are available in Sarratt 130 during business hours. InsideVandy.com Friday, September 29, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler NEWS | 3

SPEAKER DIVERSITY: Community lacks orthodox Jews Speech to address disability studies Emory professor speaks about the politics of staring.

By Linda Vongkhamchanh CONTRIBUTING REPORTER

Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, associate professor of women’s studies at Emory University, will speak about her disability studies research today from 4-6 p.m. in Stevenson Center room 4327. The Women and Gender Studies Department and the Center for Medicine, Health and Society are presenting the speech, BRETT KAMINSKY / The Vanderbilt Hustler entitled “Disability Studies: A The Schulman Center for Jewish Life serves as the campus center for the Jewish faith. Students can enjoy kosher, vegetarian meals from Grins, a cafe located in the center. Conversation.” Garland-Thomson’s speech will From DIVERSITY, page 1 Currently in her third year at Vanderbilt, practices as much as I’m used to coming focus on the politics of staring, “The way it evolved in practice is that Mintz has noticed some dramatic changes from where I came from.” which is also the topic of the three things came together,” Dubin said. on campus. An exciting moment for her Although he appreciated the increased book she is currently writing. “First, Vanderbilt increased its profile occurred while she was at the poster sale at number of Jewish students on campus, Professor Monica J. Casper, on the East Coast. The second thing the beginning of the semester. Dubin said he believes that Vanderbilt the director of the Women’s and that happened is that the top-tiered “While I was there, I saw two people walk must still work on increasing diversity Gender Studies Department universities have become much more by who had bar mitzvah T-shirts on and within the Jewish community, as most GARLAND-THOMSON at Vanderbilt, explained that competitive than they were a decade ago, another who had on a shirt that said ‘Nice Jews at Vanderbilt are either reform or Garland-Thomson’s speech is so people are being exposed to schools Jewish Boy.’ I never would have expected to conservative. important because Vanderbilt does not have any classes on they may never have considered. The see that at Vanderbilt.” Vanderbilt must increase its kosher disability studies to highlight this issue. third is that when the building was built Mintz said that she feels comfortable food options and introduce an orthodox “Professor Garland-Thomson has done significant we could answer questions such as ‘Do being a Jewish student on campus – most religious service on campus in order for intellectual and practical work in building disability studies we have religious services?’ and ‘Is there a of the time. the university to become more attractive at Emory and other institutions, and she is one of the key Hillel building?’ affirmatively.” One of her worst memories is that to orthodox Jewish students, Dubin figures in the field,” she said. “What she has to say during Dubin also believes the Wall Street of walking to class and seeing someone said. her visit can help us better shape our efforts to incorporate Journal article served to help people feel as wearing a shirt that read “You can’t spell For Dubin, one of the greatest disability studies.” if they did not have to worry about anti- Jew without EW.” accomplishments of Vanderbilt’s According to Garland-Thomson’s essay, “Disability Studies semitism on campus. “I know that is not typical at Vanderbilt, commitment to Jewish life is the effect in the University,” perceptions of disability are changing. She Junior Abby Mintz cited the 2002 article but it did happen. I don’t think its worse that it has had on the way Vanderbilt is said that this change is necessary, as approximately one-third as one of the reasons she chose to come to here than it is anywhere else. I think I am perceived locally. of entering college freshmen report having a disability. Vanderbilt. just more sensitive to it because the Jewish “One of the most rewarding aspects of Casper said that in light of Vanderbilt’s growing “I chose Vanderbilt because I heard in high community here is smaller,” Mintz said. my time at Vanderbilt has been all of the commitment to interdisciplinary studies, the talk will help school that they were actively trying to recruit Senior Emily Rolling agrees that some people locally who told me that they used to support future disability studies at the university. Jewish students,” Mintz said. “It was more people on campus are unaware of Jewish tell Jewish friends and family members that “The campus is freshly open to considering the many ways exciting to come here because everything was culture. Vanderbilt wouldn’t be the best place for in which we can understand social and cultural life and the so brand new and the Jewish community was “I think the campus is accepting of them, but now they recommend Vanderbilt ■ multiple perspectives and experiences people bring to bear on not yet established. I expected to see growth Jewish culture to a certain extent,” Rolling without hesitation,” he said. ■ their lives and relationships with each other,” Casper said. in the four years I was here.” said. “People are not aware of holidays and

GEE: VSG: New president Sizzlin’ Student Specials! GO DORES! Members elected in February 1 Block from Campus! loyal to VU, VSG From , page 1 MON 9:30AM 12 noon 4:30PM 6:00PM 7:30PM not Gee of efforts, and there were the Organizational Relations TUE 6:00AM 12 noon 4:30PM 6:00PM times when they could have Committee. WED 9:30AM 12 noon 4:30PM 6:00PM 7:30PM From GEE, page 1 collaborated but didn’t because The Organizational Relations THUR 6:00AM 12 noon 4:30PM 6:00PM formation of the committee they weren’t able to get to the Committee will bring together reflects the changing nature right person in time,” she said. representatives from various FRI 9:30AM 12 noon 4:30PM of corporate governance in “The Commons will be here campus organizations to SAT 9:30AM 4:30PM

America. in a year and a half,” Lancaster discuss issues of residence and SUN 9:30AM 4:30PM “The committee was formed said. “We need an organization campus life. because all private institutions, that can encompass that change, “Whether it’s a residence public companies and universities but neither organization is really or campus-wide issue, they’re are being more careful and more designed specifically to work in all intertwined, and those scrupulous in their government’s that new system.” voices and those thoughts and procedures,” said Schoenfeld. Dean of Students Mark those concerns will all come www.hotyoganashville.com

“This is something that is part Bandas said that the opening of to a head in the same place,” Buy Online and SAVE! 7:30 PM Class of ‘best practices’ for non- profit the Commons makes this kind Lancaster said. More Classes Coming Soon! 1/2 Price for Students boards.” of change seem inevitable. Student access is another 2214 Elliston Place, 3rd Floor ($10) “It seems important to me that “We’re creating a seamless value of the new organization, 615.321.8828 Vanderbilt adopt a “best practices” living-learning environment, Donovan said. mindset going forward in its and in the new model, students “If you are a junior and have board and executive governance will play a significant role never served in Vanderbilt of the university,” Barry said. “If in the governance of the student government before, but there wasn’t much public scrutiny university,” he said. “A unified you’re a great leader and you have of how the university manages its student government will a passion for serving the student financial affairs, there will be now, help them communicate and body, there is a position that you at least for a time.” collaborate with faculty and staff could apply for or run for in this Bottorff said that while constituencies.” government,” she said. there was a review of expenses If all goes according to plan, a According to Donovan and occurring, it was not monitored student body president, elected Lancaster, transparency is also a against a set policy or standard. by the entire undergraduate central value of the organization. “The main difference between population in February, The voting records of VSG this committee and what was will lead VSG. Student representatives will be made done in the past is that the review representatives will serve in a available to the public. is conducted within a policy bicameral legislature, as part of While Donovan and context,” he said. the Senate or the House. Six Lancaster said that they do not Schoenfeld said that the committees—Organizational see any downsides to their plan, members of the board have as Relations, Student Services they said that some members of a first allegiance their loyalty and Technology, Dining and their organization have expressed to Vanderbilt, despite their Facilities, Athletics, Security, concern that the dissolution of relationships with Gee or other and Community Service—will Interhall and SGA will decrease officials. make up the committee system. the number of leadership “Every member of the board has A chief of staff will lead the positions available. a relationship with the chancellor, VSG Cabinet, comprised of the “Certainly people are trying if that were not the case the treasurer, attorney general and to understand what it does mean university would be in trouble. director of publicity. as far as their interest in having They are members of the board Donovan and Lancaster these leadership roles goes,” because they are looking out for said that the main focus of the Lancaster said. the best interest of Vanderbilt new organization is student However, Donovan and community- that is what boards empowerment. Lancaster said that they have are for,” Schoenfeld said. “We really want to consolidate openly presented their idea to Bottorff agreed, noting that student leadership and voice, to Interhall and SGA with those many of the members of the strengthen the roles and ensure concerns in mind. Board of Trust have experience more efficacy for each leader,” Salters said she believes this serving on a number of corporate Donovan said. increased competition is healthy. boards that require the same “Every position you’ll see “I know that in the past, there sense of fiduciary responsibility. in this new structure is more have been problems in both “While you have personal important than whatever the organizations with filling some relations with general officers, relative comparison might be spots,” she said. “I feel like it will you know your first responsibility now,” Lancaster added. be even more of an opportunity ■ is to the institution,” he said. Lancaster said that community to get the right people in the right —Allison Smith contributed interaction is another value of position who are really motivated ■ reporting for this article. VSG, citing the creation of to effect change on campus.” 4 The Vanderbilt Hustler | Friday, September 29, 2006

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

ALLISON MALONE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF EDITORIAL CARTOON

GLENNA DEROY, NEWS EDITOR

REEVE HAMILTON, OPINION EDITOR

JARRED AMATO, SPORTS EDITOR

MONIKA BLACKWELL, LIFE EDITOR

JONATHAN DIETZ, PHOTO EDITOR

OUR VIEW SGA and Interhall trim the fat Never again will students with political aspirations struggle with the decision between Student Government Association and Interhall. This is just one of the (more trivial) ways that the dissolving of these two bodies and establishment of the new Vanderbilt Student Government will benefit students. SGA President Boone Lancaster and Interhall President Devin Donovan picked a great time to merge the two organizations, with the opening of the Commons looming in the near future. The only question we have is, why didn’t this happen sooner? Interhall and SGA have been working toward similar goals separately for a long time, and it only makes sense that they pool resources for the good of the Vanderbilt community. A single governing body, catering to all students, will facilitate better communication between students, faculty and administration, Nicole Schneider—The Vanderbilt Hustler as there will be a single point of reference for all issues. It will consolidate power, making student government into one strong voice LETTER TO THE EDITOR more capable of enacting policy changes. Lancaster and Donovan have deliberated extensively about the intricacies of these changes, and we look forward to seeing the results Professor’s comments Student reactions disappointing of the convergence.

on 9/11 misrepresented To the Editor: staff, regardless of how well they performed. Stompfest will be sorely missed As a former faculty brat, an alumna, It is difficult to have to tell a staff member To the Editor: and staff member of Vanderbilt University, that their raise will amount to $50 a month Stompfest, which paired National Pan-Hellenic Conference and I am writing in response to The Hustler’s Sept. 27 I was surprised and more than a little before taxes, and it is truly upsetting to have Interfraternity Council organizations in a step competition, was one article, “Student appears on Fox News,” which makes disappointed to see that The Hustler found to do so when one knows even the basics of of the highlights of last year’s homecoming festivities. It packed reference to my participation on the Vanderbilt 9/11 itself “a little unimpressed” with the results the Chancellor’s salary agreement. However, Memorial Gym and got rave reviews from students. The decision not panel that was held last Sept. 11. To imply, as the of the Wall Street Journal investigation and now that the truth is out there regarding the to bring Stompfest back this year is a disappointment. article does, that in my comments I was somehow article on Chancellor Gee. I was even more finer details of that agreement, as well as Sigma Nu has recently recolonized, taking back their residence sympathizing with terrorists, or advocating a “soft on disappointed to read the quotations from expenses that appear to have simply slipped on Greek Row, where NPHC has resided the past few years. This terrorism” position by “putting ourselves in al-Qaida’s students on the first page of the Sept. 27 past the Board of Trust, my sole emotion is has caused complications for NPHC, making them feel incapable of shoes” is completely misrepresenting my argument. issue. anger. I’m sure some will counter that Mr. taking on a project as large and time-consuming as Stompfest. This In my panel statement I unambiguously deplored That anyone outside the administration Gee has raised a great deal of money for is understandable. the terrorists’ tactics, and argued that the most could possibly regard $6 million in housing the University, and clearly that is so. I fail Another factor in the cancellation of Stompfest is the feeling of effective way to stop the terrorists is to neutralize renovations, a massive entertainment budget to see this as justification for the rampant, some NPHC members that the event did not accomplish what it their networks by espionage and infiltration, rather and a personal chef, not to mention the uncontrolled spending that is apparently set out to last year. Instead of bringing the different organizations than through large-scale military action. I also argued Chancellor’s outlandish salary over and going on or for the gross disparity between together in a long-term relationship, some feel that, as soon as the that it is important to understand your opponent: above these perks, as anything but gross the Chancellor’s salary and lavish lifestyle event ended, the groups quickly slipped into the sense of separation how he is thinking, what logic he is using, how he is mismanagement on the part of the university and those of the people who really run this that had been the status quo. justifying (to himself and to others) the acts that he speaks volumes. Vanderbilt has always been university: his staff. While we understand why Stompfest is not happening this year, we is undertaking. Only then can you work effectively to an elitist institution, and as an alumna I’m as Mr. Gee, I honestly could not care less strongly desire to see it return. In the future, we encourage students neutralize him. much an intellectual snob as the next person, what your wife smokes or where she smokes to remember the reasons events such as Stompfest are held, and to It is wrong, I believe, to take someone’s statements but there are matters being swept under the it as long as it’s not on the university’s tab. carry those reasons with them even after the show has ended. out of their broader context in a complex discussion, rug here that beg to see the light of day. I have been associated with Vanderbilt far and then quote selected sound bites to make that In recent years, there have been several longer than you have, and while I’ve gone OPINION POLICY person seem as if they were saying something they discussions and debates on campus through many cycles of love and hate for this were not. This is not the path toward constructive regarding the living wage issue. Many of the institution, I have never, in 37 years, felt as The Vanderbilt Hustler opinion come from a Vanderbilt e-mail dialogue across ideological lines – a dialogue that is housekeeping and food services staff are laid disappointed and let down by my school as I section aims to stimulate discus- address where the identity of the so urgently needed in our country (and in our world) off in the summer, and even during the year do today. And I am at least as let down by the sion in the Vanderbilt community. sender is clear or be accompanied today. are barely paid enough to live on. Similarly, fact that Vanderbilt’s apathetic student body In that spirit, columnists, guest with a phone call to the editor- when the time comes each year for salary still doesn’t seem to care. columnists and authors of let- in-chief. With rare exception, all Michael Bess raises, many departments are given only Elizabeth TeSelle ters to the editor are expected letters must be received by 1 p.m. to provide logical argument to on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday. Chancellor’s Professor of History enough for 3 percent raises, at best, for their Vanderbilt Alumna, Class of ‘84 back their views. Unreasonable The editor reserves the right to arguments or arguments in vain edit and condense submissions for between columnists have no place length as well as clarity. War needs honest management Kirkland uses misdirection in The Hustler and will not be Lengthy letters that focus on an published. The Hustler welcomes issue affecting students might be reader viewpoints and offers three considered for a guest column at To the Editor: politicians in both parties have pointed To the Editor: methods of expression: letters the editor’s discretion. The stance taken by Chris Donnelly out that torturing detainees may actually As the period of Roman dominance came to a close in to the editor, guest columns and All submissions become the in his article on U.S.-held detainees make us less safe, as it simply breeds the early fifth century, St Augustine summarized all the feedback on our website. property of The Hustler and must Letters must be submitted either conform to the legal standards of is shamefully amoral, and is just one more anti-American sentiment and lessons of the fall of Rome when he wrote, “In the absence in person by the author to The Vanderbilt Student Communica- more example of how drastically we makes our troops overseas even more of of justice, what is sovereignty but organized robbery?” What Hustler office or via e-mail to tions, of which The Hustler is a need a major government overhaul this a target for radical extremists. Augustine understood, and what we too often forget, is that [email protected]. division. November. The best way to avoid another attack there is no absolute right to authority. Authority must be Letters via e-mail must either In the course of only a few hundred on U.S. soil is to competently and earned; it must be deserved. Augustine’s statement is a words, Donnelly manages to harshly honestly manage the War on Terror, healthy reminder that when results are achieved without contradict not only reason and common and that is something that the current morality, the results are useless, tainted and hollow. CORRECTION POLICY sense, but many of our societal norms administration and its rubber-stamp When the much-discussed Wall Street Journal article Accuracy is our profession. As the Bring corrections to The Hustler and values as well. Most immediately congress have failed miserably at. The appeared, Vanderbilt posted an official response on its “Voice of Vanderbilt,” we are com- office in Sarratt 130 or e-mail us at disturbing is his disregard for established very concept of torture is something website that listed the numerous and commendable mitted to ensuring our work is fair [email protected]. You and accurate. Errors of substance may also report them by telephone law and general human rights, which that goes against everything America achievements of Vanderbilt under Chancellor Gee. This will be corrected. With very rare to the news line at 615-322-2424 becomes evident as he openly advocates stands for, and those now advocating response is a misdirection. The article was not attacking our exception, these corrections will or the editor-in-chief at 615-322- the torture of his fellow human beings. it are only further underlining the results;in fact, it praised the recent progress of Vanderbilt. be listed on Page 2. 3757. In typical right-wing fashion, abandonment of reason and human The purpose of the article was to challenge our character. Donnelly expresses open contempt for dignity by those currently calling When accusations of waste or other impropriety arise at the rights of others, and is all too quick the shots in Washington. This is the Vanderbilt, the official response always points to results. But STAFF to discard the liberties and values that ultimate values debate, and the side results are beside the point. Wrong is wrong, and all of the News Editor Glenna DeRoy Copy Editors (cont’d) Jessica Pack distinguish us from the terrorists in of the political spectrum that so often billions raised do not change that. Morality does not operate Asst. News Editors Ally Smith Paige Weaver the first place. He even puts our own extols its own moral virtues is now by the rules of the balance sheet. A drop in acceptance rates Nicole Floyd Cappi Williamson Darcy Newell Senior News Reporters Meredith Casey Constitution under siege, as he defames conspicuously hypocritical. does not offset a career-long pattern of opulent renovations. Opinion Editor Reeve Hamilton Kristen Chnielewski our treasured checks and balances and If we really don’t care about principle Buckets of money deposited on the steps of Kirkland Hall by Asst Opinion Editor Katie Vick Will Gibbons Sports Editor Jarred Amato Marketing Director George Fischer argues for an all-powerful executive or morals, then let’s bring on the red- alumni do not mitigate the use of illegal drugs on university Asst Sports Editors Peter Madden Advertising Manager David Fotouhi that decides when and if our laws and hot irons. But if we feel otherwise, property. Jambu Palaniappan Asst Advertising Manager Madeleine Pulman Life Editor Monika Blackwell Advertising Staff Angela Booker values apply. then maybe it’s time we voted for As an alumnus of Vanderbilt, I spent four years watching Asst Life Editor Emily Silver Hillary Rogers Furthermore, Donnelly’s attempt to change this November. Freedom and Chancellor Gee sell himself as a kinder, gentler sort of Photo Editor Jonathan Dietz Justin Gonzales Asst Photo Editor Mason Hensley Art Director Matt Radford justify torture by citing past conflicts human dignity are wonderful things, educator. He spent time withus, talking about our concerns, Supervising Copy Editors Sara Gast Designers Becca Carson and security concerns is horrendously and it would be a shame to have them and was always anxious to remind us that we, the students, Amy Roebuck Cassie Edwards Copy Editors Medora Brown Laura Kim erroneous and intellectually insulting. sacrificed on an altar of ignorance and made Vanderbilt great. Perhaps it is now time to remind Alice Demmerle Andrew McCormick We can be tough on terrorism without political expediency. him that Vanderbilt’s greatness is his responsibility as well. Jennifer Kamler Katie Quille Becky Lou VSC Director Chris Carroll violating human rights, and we can Kelson Bohnet Kevin McNish Asst. VSC Director Jeff Breaux make our nation safer without ignoring Junior, A&S Timothy Dees Elizabeth Middlebrooks Asst. VSC Director Paige Orr-Clancy foreign and domestic law. Many President, Vanderbilt College Democrats Vanderbilt Alumnus Your voice doesn’t stop here. President Boone Lancaster President Devin Donovan U.S. Sen. Bill Frist U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander Rep. Jim Cooper Rep. Edith Langster Sen. Douglas Henry, Jr. Councilor Ginger Hausser The Vanderbilt Hustler encourages its readers Student Government Assoc. Interhall United State Senate United States Senate U.S. House of Rep. Tenn. District 54 Tenn. District 21 Metro District 18 to voice their opinions on legislative issues. 1542 Station B 7010 Station B Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20515 35 Legislative Plaza 11 Legislative Plaza 521 Chesterfield Avenue The following students and legislators [email protected] [email protected] (202) 224-3344 (202) 224-4944 (202) 225-4311 Nashville, TN 37243-0154 Nashville, TN 37243-0021 Nashville, TN 37212 represent the Vanderbilt community. Sarratt 359 Sarratt 357 (615) 352-9411 (615) 736-5129 (615) 736-5295 (615) 741-1997 (615) 741-3291 (615) 783-0106 (615) 322-8742 (615) 421-7515 Friday, September 29, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler OPINION | 5

COLUMN AROUND What “Interhall “Interhall gives governs aff airs you a much 9/11 panel poses important questions THE is the in dormitories. higher score in LOOP diff erence SGA consists of Scrabble. “ In response to a faculty panel held to refl ect on the thought of “putting ourselves in al-Qaida’s shoes,” various com- signifi cance and meaning of Sept. 11, Vanderbilt this is precisely what we ought to do if we want to between mittees that student Chris Donnelly felt that the forum was begin to understand why we were attacked. cater to other Interhall and SGA? ASHLEY OLIVER aspects of col- MIKE BURNS Freshman Senior so biased and hostile to meaningful dialogue that I watched Donnelly’s interview with Sean lege life. “ Guest Columnist Hannity, and in it he complained that “the professor pretty much shot me down” when he TYLER argued that the United States is fi ghting a war on “Interhall “Interhall “Interhall has ZIMMER “Islamo-fascism.” If by “shot me down” Donnelly primarily deals serves students competent meant that the professor off ered arguments and with dorm life through the leadership. “ he complained to the conservative organization asked questions that exposed the inconsistencies and hous- living facilities Young Americas Foundation. As a result, yesterday of his reasoning (that is, he refuted him), then on ing, and SGA while SGA works on other governs the Donnelly found himself on “Hannity and Colmes” this Donnelly and I can agree. But I am surprised Vick tie Ka student body entire student where he voiced his disapproval of the “liberal to fi nd someone interested in open debate to be so SAMANTHA THOMAS issues. “ JOHN NEHME body. “ MARC RIGSBY bias” and “anti-American” sentiment of the panel. uncomfortable being in a dialogue with someone Senior Sophomore Sophomore Like Donnelly, I attended the Sept. 11 panel; he disagrees. Donnelly was given a chance to speak Compiled by by Compiled however, our experiences of the event were but could not reasonably explain what he meant drastically diff erent. by employing the term “Islamo-fascism.” Th e most valuable thing I took from the After Donnelly’s comment, the professor’s fi rst COLUMN conference was a host of unanswered questions remark was something to the eff ect, “this has got that I hadn’t considered before. Th e most pressing, to be the wrong way to think about this,” by which in my opinion, was the obvious but nonetheless he meant that the term “fascist” (which refers to a Stereotype still reigns at Vanderbilt extremely diffi cult question “Why did they attack statist ideology, not a non-state network of cells) us?” If you are in the business of recycling rhetoric could not reasonably be applied to what the United coming out of the Bush administration then you States is fi ghting. Th e term is propagandistic and Th e recently published article “Financial it hardly scratches the surface of Vanderbilt’s already have a simple, easy-to-swallow answer. has no meaning beyond establishing a connection aid statistics contradict Vanderbilt stereotype” hefty bill. A greater percentage of students at Th at is, something to the eff ect of, “Th ey hate in the public mind between Iraq and World War brought the attention of the Vanderbilt state-funded schools receive fi nancial aid even freedom,” “Th ey’re evil men who hate our way of II in order to bolster support for Bush’s foreign community to the issue of the fi nancial status of though their tuition is substantially less than life,” or perhaps, “Th ey’re crazy fanatics that hate policy. Columnist Vanderbilt’s. For example, 85 percent of students our Judeo-Christian tradition.” I fi nd all of these Th is story line posits terrorism as the “new at Tennessee State University just across town answers unconvincing. fascism” and likens anyone who advocates changing BLYTHE receive fi nancial aid. Even schools in the same In fact, there are far more complex reasons why the course in Iraq to those who “appeased Hitler.” RIDGE price range as Vanderbilt have us beat in the Sept. 11 happened, and this was emphasized by Th is exact line of reasoning has been off ered on category of economic diversity. Nearly two-thirds most all of the panelists. Th eir main contention Fox for the last several weeks by such fi gures as its residents. According to the article, Vanderbilt of Harvard undergraduates receive fi nancial aid. was that we need to critically scrutinize the Newt Gingrich, Sean Hannity and Bill O’Reilly. students are not the stereotypical rich kids whose Th e exact statistics are not required to see the rhetoric our leaders off er to us, rather than happily “Islamo-fascism” is political rhetoric that is a direct parents write out a check every semester in the economic gap that exists on our campus. A prime gulping it down without another thought as Mr. response to eroding public support for the Iraq full amount of Vanderbilt’s tuition and fees. In example is the very small percentage of students Donnelly and many pundits have done. All too war as well as waning support for the president fact, 60 percent of the freshman class receives receiving Pell grants at this university. According often, Bush administration offi cials and pundits and the Republican Party. some form of fi nancial aid, which is an even to Exploration, an online research journal, only off er oversimplifi ed answers to profoundly Th e diff erence between what transpired at greater amount than the overall 55 percent. 608 Vanderbilt students received such aid in 2002. diffi cult issues and dismiss any further inquiry as the panel discussion and what happened on Did anyone else hear what I heard in that So while we have 45 percent of our students at “unpatriotic” or “anti-American.” In many cases, “Hannity and Colmes” epitomizes everything statement? Forty percent of the freshman class one end of the economic spectrum, we have only their rebuke for critics of American foreign policy that is wrong with political debate in this country. had parents writing out checks for the full a handful at the other. is premised on the dogmatic view that “America Th e juxtaposition is painfully ironic considering amount of more than $47,000 per year. Th is It is ridiculous to try to inform students that can do no wrong in foreign aff airs.” Donnelly is the one who purports to be in favor hardly seems a trivial amount of money for we have reached a wonderful state of economic However, if someone were to ask me why of meaningful, open debate. On the one hand, people to be dishing out. Obviously, a great diversity when in fact we are lagging far behind Sept. 11 happened, I would speculate about its you have a two-hour forum (where Donnelly amount of students attending our school are in most universities in this respect. For now, at causes, but to be honest, I’m not confi dent that was given the fl oor) trying to make sense out of fact those stereotypical rich kids: 45 percent of least, the stereotype is still fairly relevant, and I fully understand why it happened. Th e fact that very complex issues, and on the other you hear a us, to be exact. Vanderbilt will continue to be less accessible many Americans feel this way is a problem that superfi cial two-minute conversation interspersed In addition, the phrase “some fi nancial aid” is to those of lower socioeconomic status than is we should examine more closely. Although many with short sound bites which has no hope of ever telling in itself. Th is could include students who desired. panelists speculated about possible causes, the transcending rhetoric and getting at the heart of have a single $1,000 grant or even less. While —Blythe Ridge is a sophomore in the College of Arts message I took from the talk was that rather than the profound problems that we are truly facing. this might be signifi cant at a public university, and Science. passively accept politicians’ rhetoric, we as a nation ought to examine the issue more critically. Despite —Tyler Zimmer is a junior in the College of Arts and COLUMN Hannity’s view and Donnelly’s sneering at the Science. People have right to buy Hitler’s art

Watercolor pieces and sketches done by Adolf this is not the fi rst time something like this has Hitler, prior to his dictatorship, recently sold for happened. Hitler was involved in the prototype between $6,000 and $19,000 in the U.K. after and continued development of the Volkswagen they were found in an attic in Belgium. In the Beetle, but no one has protested its sale. Th ere is something about a piece of art with “A. Opinion Columnist Hitler” stamped across it that represents almost SAMANTHA a lack of respect for those aff ected. Buying a piece of art signed by someone who caused so SCHREIBER many people so much pain is almost as if we are forgetting the fact that it all happened. Perhaps, a past, his artwork has sold for up to $50,000. portion of the sales should go towards Holocaust Controversy arose at the use of a name such as memorial funds or museums as a tribute to those Hitler for money, and many people question the who were aff ected. type that would buy a piece of work by someone On the other hand, freedom of expression is a responsible for so many deaths. Many of the right. Dictator or not, he produced art that some people who bought the works were not willing people may fi nd attractive and have a right to to answer interview questions or requested display where they please. While some museums anonymity. Th is is not surprising. and galleries have chosen not to display works of At what point can you look at a piece of work Hitler that they have, everyone has the personal and not think about the artist? Art as a form of choice to buy and exhibit what they want. We may expression tells us a lot about the artist, as we not all agree with it, but we must respect those see the pain in the works of Van Gogh and trace who are able to overlook Hitler’s misdeeds. ST Picasso’s many stages. However, these pastoral, It would be wrong to ban this artwork, just as it 1 APPLICATION DEADLINE: colorful works present no foreshadowing of would be wrong to ban other works that discuss Hitler’s future. similar controversy. I won’t be lining up at an I understand that a lot of people, especially auction for his work, but, Adolf Hitler’s art will the minorities who were persecuted as a result continue to be coveted. of Hitler’s reign, are unhappy and off ended —Samantha Schreiber is a junior in the College of Saturday, that these works would be used for profi t, but Arts and Science. September 30

APPLY ONLINE www.teachforamerica.org NOW

Full salary and health benefits. Seeking all academic majors. No education courses or experience required. ��� 6 The Vanderbilt Hustler | Friday, September 29, 2006 SPORTSSPORTS

FOOTBALL Logo adds new dimension to Vandy’s defensive line Dores’ front four finding success after new coach puts an emphasis on quickness.

By Will Gibbons SENIOR SPORTS REPORTER games, the defense has given up an more time in the fi lm room average of 119.6 yards rushing. Th e scouting opponents than in the team ranks 8th in the Southeastern past, learning how to read the When Mike Hart ran for Conference in rush defense, up from opposing linemen. Th is allows 92 yards in the fi rst half of the 10th last year with 169.9 yards per them to react to the opposing Michigan game, it appeared as game. Th e defense had 14 sacks all scheme before barreling ahead though it would be a long season of last year, but is on pace for 18 this during the games. for the Vanderbilt defensive line. year. Th ey held star running backs “He really wants us to play Four weeks later, the front four Ken Darby of Alabama and Darren smart,” Gatewood said. “Th at’s appears to have grown into one of McFadden of Arkansas in check. why we do a lot to read pass the strongest areas of the team. “Coming in, we wanted to rushes. He wants us to be smart A new philosophy from fi rst- show that we were better than and get off blocks.” year defensive line coach Rick we had shown in the past,” said A defensive tackle himself at Logo has keyed the success. With defensive tackle Ray Brown. North Carolina State, Logo seems the Commodores giving up some “We understand that we worked to bring an expertise to coaching size up front, using quickness hard, but we were probably not the line that hasn’t always been seems to be the best strategy. producing the way we should present. Former coach David Turner have the last couple of years.” “He was All-ACC,” Brown preached aggressiveness, while Having athletes on the edges has said, “so he defi nitely understands Logo, who comes from Troy helped the process as well. Curtis the position. Th e knowledge he University, believes in taking Gatewood is a converted linebacker brings shows every day. He’s more what the off ensive line gives and could have played mid-major of an ‘understand your opponent’ before attacking. college basketball. Broderick Stewart, type of guy.” “Th e thing we’ve been trying who is second on the team in sacks, Daily improvement is a to tell our players is speed and played tight end and wide receiver in signature principle for any football playing fast,” he said. “We lack high school, in addition to his eff orts team. It’s been no diff erent for in size, but we’ve got to make in track and basketball. the Vandy linemen. up for it in speed. Th e biggest “When you get to a point “With Ray Brown, Chris thing is they can’t hit what they where you can put a faster guy on Booker, Th eo Horrocks and can’t catch. We try to instill that a 300-pound guy and see if we Curtis Gatewood, you’re talking we’ve got to play faster than our can get a mismatch there,” Logo about a group of guys that as a opponents.” said, “I’ll take speed over size any starting four has made strides,” Th e fi nesse approach seems to day.” Logo said. NEIL BRAKE / VU Media Relations be working, and it will only get Th ere has also been a change And to think that it’s just the ■ Defensive tackle Ray Brown anchors a much-improved Vanderbilt defensive line. So far Brown, as well as starters Chris Booker, Theo better with time. In the past three in preparation. Th e line has spent beginning. Horrocks and Curtis Gatewood, have put more pressure on the quarterback and contained some of the SEC’s top running backs.

FOOTBALL Dores won’t take Temple lightly GAME 5

By Andrew Barge SPORTS REPORTER emphasis on the rushing attack. During “Marcus goes full speed all the time, the loss against Western Michigan this and he knows exactly what to do,” Johnson past weekend, freshman starter Jason said. “He studies the game plan, and when After earning its fi rst win of the season, Harper ran for the team’s fi rst touchdown you have a guy doing that who has some TEMPLE AT VANDERBILT the Vanderbilt football team will look of the season. With coach Al Golden natural ability, you are going to have a (0-4) (1-3) to put together a winning streak against rotating two freshmen at quarterback, good player.” winless Temple. While the Owls have look for both Harper and senior Tim On the other side of the ball, the Date: Tomorrow struggled so far this season, don’t expect to Brown to see signifi cant carries against Commodores will focus on eliminating Kickoff : 6 p.m., CT see an overconfi dent Vanderbilt squad this Vandy. mistakes. Quarterback Chris Nickson Stadium: Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday. Coach Bobby Johnson knows To counter the run, Vanderbilt will look continues to gain confi dence with his that focus and preparation are crucial for to its improving defensive line. Johnson improved play. His numbers against Location: Nashville, Tennessee the team to keep the momentum going. attributes the unit’s success to new TSU were solid, but a fumbled snap and Radio: 104.5 “The Zone” “I don’t think we will be overconfi dent defensive line coach Rick Logo as well as sloppy goal line execution leaves room TV: None for anybody,” he said. “We don’t take a depth within the line. to improve. Johnson has high hopes for diff erent approach from a (Southeastern ”Starting defensive tackles Ray Brown his quarterback, saying that he expects Conference) game or an out of conference and Th eo Horrocks have just been as Nickson to improve this week. game. We treat them all the same, and we steady as they can be in there, and again I “Chris is the fi rst one to tell you that he don’t think this is a reprieve.” attribute that to coach Logo’s work with can do better and he will,” Johnson said. PROJECTED TEMPLE VANDERBILT A young Temple team comes to them,” Johnson said. “We felt they could A win over Temple would give our team STARTERS Vanderbilt with losses in each of its fi rst be good players. Our backup players are its fi rst winning streak of the season. For OFFENSE four games. Despite the Owls’ record, doing a good job of going in there and this to happen, Vanderbilt will have to QB 12 Vaughn Charleton 3 Chris Nickson Johnson can relate to the spirit of an spelling them and keeping them fresh.” play hard and focus as if it were playing inexperienced team looking for its fi rst After enjoying one of his best games an SEC team. Johnson expects the pride FB 33 Alex DiMichele 17 Steven Bright victory. as a Commodore against Tennessee State from the fi rst win to have a positive eff ect RB 34 Jason Harper 22 Cassen Jackson-Garrison “Th ey are playing a lot of freshmen,” he last weekend, linebacker Marcus Buggs on the team’s performance. WR 82 Bruce Francis 10 Earl Bennett said. “Our guys, back when we were doing will look to continue his solid play against “I think everybody will be feeling a that, felt like we could beat anybody. I’m sure Temple. While Buggs’ athleticism turned little bit better when we go out to prepare WR 3 Mike Holley 82 Marlon White Temple is going to come in here and think heads this past weekend, Johnson is more for Temple,” he said. “Winning does that TE 83 Marcus Brown 83 Brad Allen they have a great opportunity to get a win.” impressed with the linebacker’s work for you. It builds your confi dence and just ■ LT 73 Devin Tyler 74 Chris Williams Temple puts most of its off ensive ethic. makes everything better.” LG 75 Brison Manor 78 Josh Eames C 59 Alex Derenthal 53 Hamilton Holliday RG 60 Neil Dickson 64 Merritt Kirchoff er RT 70 Elliot Seifert 72 Brian Stamper DEFENSE DE 90 Doug Morris 46 Chris Booker DE 93 Leyon Azubuike 48 Curtis Gatewood VANDY ALUMNI VS DT 98 Andre Neblett 94 Ray Brown WILL GIBBONS SENIOR SPORTS REPORTER DT 92 Terrance Knighton 54 Theo Horrocks TEMPLE ALUMNI LB 4 Junior Galette 40 Kevin Joyce This depends on whether you prefer the stately or the entertaining. LB 44 Walter Mebane 47 Jonathan Goff Vanderbilt features such alumni as Al and Tipper Gore, Senator LB 46 John Haley 24 Marcus Buggs Lamar Alexander, as well as former senators James Sasser and CB 6 David Reese 29 Joel Caldwell Fred Thompson. Temple, on the other hand, has seen comedians CB 37 Abioye Oyeyemi 16 D.J. Moore BILL COSBY FS 1 Wilbert Brinson 25 Ben Koger Bill Cosby (who played football at Temple for one year) and Bob position COMEDIAN/ACTOR SS 24 Chris Page 33 Reshard Langford alma mater TEMPLE Saget walk its campus, in addition to Steve Capus, president of SPECIAL known for THE COSBY SHOW NBC News. Another notable Vandy alumnus, Jay Cutler, will be TEAMS sports played FOOTBALL, TRACK & FIELD attending the game, as his Denver Broncos have the week off. P 47 Jake Brownell 39 Brett Upson hometown PHILADELPHIA, PA PK 45 Danny Murphy 8 Bryant Hahnfeldt Friday, September 29, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler SPORTS | 7

FOOTBALL Soccer set for SEC home opener Commodores host Alabama tonight, Auburn Sunday.

By Max Franklin SPORTS REPORTER and she did that. I couldn’t have been any all trying to win the SEC championship more proud of her than at that moment. and every game is vital.” To play against a team that was fresh and Both Auburn (6-3-0, 0-2-0) and Vanderbilt women’s soccer returns home hadn’t played Friday night, to gut it out and Alabama (4-6-0, 0-2-0) had tough this weekend to kick off the Southeastern get a win, even if it took overtime, shows a opening weekends, losing their fi rst two Conference season at the VU Soccer lot about our spirit.” SEC contests. While both will look to Complex. Th e Commodores (5-1-4, 1-0- Th e Dores begin a four-game home avenge the close losses of last season, 1) are coming off a dramatic overtime win stand against Alabama at 7 p.m. today and Auburn has an extra chip on their shoulder at Arkansas after a scoreless tie at LSU. Auburn at 2 p.m. Sunday. Unbeaten at heading into this weekend. Ranked as high “It was really important to get that win home this season, the team is eager to keep as 13th last week in the national polls, the to start off on the right foot in the SEC,” the momentum going from Sunday’s win. Tigers dropped out of every poll after the said senior defender Monica Buff . “We “Both games are going to be really tough weekend. Th ey will certainly be eager to put were disappointed with the tie on Friday and they’re both really important for us,” the Dores away and leave Nashville with a so getting a win on Sunday helped salvage Buff said. “We’re really excited to be back win over a Vanderbilt team hovering just the weekend.” at home, we’re just looking to take it one outside the top 25. Buff scored the game-winning goal on day at a time. If we play the way we can, the “It’s really important to start off winning a diving header off a corner kick from outcome will end up the way we want.” and be the team that everyone else wants senior forward Lea Lafi eld, who scored Last season, Vandy won its fi rst seven to beat,” Buff said. “Once you establish the Dores’ fi rst goal on Sunday. It was the games at home and started the SEC season yourselves, you place pressure on your fi rst collegiate goal for Buff , who has been with fi ve straight wins. Vanderbilt knows that opponents playing you, and it’s good for a staple at center back for the last three each game will be a struggle this season. our confi dence to establish ourselves right seasons. “It’s invaluable to start off strong in the away in the SEC.” “She knew the importance of that game,” conference,” Coveleskie said. “Every game On Friday night, McDougal’s will be said coach Ronnie Coveleskie. “As a senior matters in the SEC, and you’ve got to take giving away chicken tenders before the captain and leader, she had a diving head care of business every Friday and Sunday, game, so show up early and support your ■ ball for the win. We’ve been talking about whether on the road or at home. One little Commodores. BRETT KAMINKSY /The Vanderbilt Hustler doing whatever it takes to win the game, slip up could cost you the game, and we’re Freshman Nicole Lukens (7) and the rest of the Dores are happy to play at home this weekend.

SOCCER Freshman golfer makes ‘immediate impact’

By Pete Madden A SST SPORTS EDITOR higher level of competition, but Hudson has had great confi dence as well. Shaw enters his fi rst season at the helm of the Commodore in his abilities and has showed no signs of backing down.” golfers after serving as the head coach at Tulane since 2000. Having already carded his fi rst top 20 fi nish of his young In fact, Johnson, a native of Longview, Texas, where he was a “Coach Shaw is also going through a transition,” Johnson said, collegiate career at the Carpet Capital Collegiate, freshman golfer four-year starter and letter-winner at Longview High School, “so we have both been making a lot of adjustments.” Hudson Johnson has provided the Commodores with a much- actually attributes his early success to this healthy spirit of “I’m still learning the ropes at Vanderbilt, too,” Shaw added, “so needed spark to usher in the 2006 season. competition among the Commodore squad, an aspect of athletics I hope that makes him feel a little bit better. He and I are in the Johnson, the only Commodore to score under par in all three starkly lacking from his high school career. same boat. We both have a fresh start.” rounds, shot a 2-under-par 70 in his fi nal round at the Carpet “Th e competition here between myself and my teammates is so With the emergence of Johnson and the consistently solid Capital Collegiate to fi nish the tournament in a tie for 11th helpful,” Johnson said. “Where I lived, there was no one else around to play of senior Luke List, junior Brett Lange and sophomore Jon place at a 4-under 212. He supplemented this outstanding debut push me. It’s so great here because everyone is always fi ghting to make Curran, the Commodores have established a strong core of golfers with an impressive follow-up performance at the Fighting Illini the team.” that gives Shaw a positive outlook for the upcoming season. Invitational at Olympia Fields, fi nishing in a tie for 33rd place. While the transition from high school to collegiate athletics has “Th ere’s a freshness about our team,” Shaw said, “and a feeling “Hudson has made an immediate impact here,” said coach Tom undoubtedly been a strenuous one for Johnson, his burdens are eased among all of us that what is in the past is in the past. We are ■ Shaw. “It’s always diffi cult to judge how a freshman will adapt to a by the fact that Shaw is embarking on his “freshman” year at Vanderbilt moving forward with a lot of enthusiasm.”

By Will Gibbons SENIOR SPORTS REPORTER ING FOR SPRING, SUMMER & NOW PRELEAS FALL 2007! BURY THE OWLS EARLY PRESSURE THE TEMPLE QBS Nobody wants to be the team that was beaten by Temple, the losers of 16 The Owls play two quarterbacks, neither of whom has 20 G rand straight games. Letting a desperate team hang around could be a recipe seen much success. Forcing some early mistakes could for trouble. Last week’s game was still a toss-up in the third quarter, so lead to some easy opportunities for Vandy. A team that W H E R E H O M E Luxury Apartments improvement in this category is necessary. For Vandy, the competition is scored just 10 points all year, Temple will be looking for about to take a step-up in the coming weeks, so making it a habit to stay anything to lift their spirits. It’s up to the Commodore and CAMPUS LIFE sharp for four quarters would be wise. defense not to allow it. COME TOGETHER SUSTAINING DRIVES The Commodores are last in the SEC in fi rst downs, which means they are not keeping drives alive on third down. For an off ense that has lacked the big play, moving the chains is imperative to the team’s success.

VANDERBILT HUSTLER PICKS THE WINNERS MATCHUPS JARRED AMATO (9-11) JAMBU PALANIAPPAN (11-9) WILL GIBBONS (12-8) ALLISON MALONE (13-7) Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor Senior Sports Reporter Editor-in-Chief Temple VANDY VANDY VANDY VANDY @ Vandy #1 Ohio State OHIO STATE OHIO STATE OHIO STATE OHIO STATE @ #13 Iowa #24 Georgia Tech GEORGIA TECH VIRGINIA TECH VIRGINIA TECH GEORGIA TECH @ #11 Virginia Tech Alabama FLORIDA ALABAMA FLORIDA FLORIDA @ #5 Florida Purdue PURDUE NOTRE DAME NOTRE DAME NOTRE DAME @ #12 Notre Dame DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE

21st Aven

440 40 ue N. Broadway

20 & GRAND

Grand Avenue

End Avenue

S. VANDERBILT West UNIVERSITY ue n

e

Av

t

21s 65

Enjoy the luxury of walking to class...and more! We are conveniently located just across the street from Vanderbilt Law School and Owen School of Management, and only one block from the Divinity School. We offer controlled access, reserved parking, a visitor entry system, 24-hour fitness facility, package and dry cleaning delivery, 24-hour maintenance service plus a friendly and professional staff! 615.327.1377 All of our spacious one and two-bedroom floor plans 2000 Grand Avenue include full-size washer/dryers, a reserved parking Nashville, Tennessee space, huge closets, dual phone lines and cable-ready outlets. You do not want to miss experiencing twentyandgrand_sterling@ Vanderbilt’s most distinctive and convenient address! crossfiremail.com

We have limited availability, so please call today for 24-hour leasing assistance... and make your priority reservation for Spring, Summer or Fall 2007! 8 The Vanderbilt Hustler | Friday, September 29, 2006 LIFELIFE

Need to know Nashville ADIE WILLEY LIFE STAFF WRITER

For those of us not lucky enough to have been born and raised in Music City USA, there might be a lot you don’t know about the city that Vanderbilt calls home.

GENERAL STATISTICS: (according to the 2000 U.S. census) Population: 565,352 Area of land: 502 square miles County: Davidson Male to female ratio: 48:52 Median age: 34 BY ELLIE MIX LIFE STAFF WRITER Median household income: $39,797 Whether it’s the fi rst time or the hundredth time your parents have come to brighten your weekend, take this opportunity to see and really enjoy all the fabulous historic and cultural places Nashville has to off er. You can use HISTORIC EVENTS: their visit as an excuse to hit all the unique attractions you’ve been too shy 1779: Nashville was founded as Fort Nashborough by James to ask your friends to do with you. Even if your parents aren’t in town, invite Robertson and John Donelson, and was named in honor of some friends to explore Nashville. Revolutionary War general Francis Nash. 1784: Name changed to Nashville. Art Blame your parents for making you go to Downtown If it’s their fi rst visit to 1806: Nashville offi cially incorporated as a city. the Frist’s “The Quest for Immortality: Treasures Nashville, then the fi rst place they need to get to 1843: Nashville became the permanent state capital. of Ancient Egypt” exhibit (and secretly love every know is downtown, where, if you’re lucky, you can 1963: Under the Metropolitan Charter, Nashville and Davidson County minute of it). Tickets are $17 and well worth it. take the famous Nash-Trash Tour (featured on “Good Who could say no to an afternoon of mummies, Morning America” ) and maybe see a celebrity or two were united with a single government. sarcophagi and a burial-tomb replication on on the way. While downtown, also be sure to visit the this weekend of familial bonding? Besides, the Country Music Hall of Fame, which is a spectacular best perk of parents weekend is that the folks showcase of the music that made Nashville Music will probably pay for your admission. City – defi nitely enjoyable for the casual visitor or a TRIVIA AND FUN FACTS: hardcore country fan. • Nashville was founded on Christmas Eve. • Two past presidents, Andrew Jackson and James K. Polk, were natives of the greater Nashville area. Historical Venues If you want to prove to your parents that attending Vanderbilt has made you more cultured, consider one of the many historical sites around the area. The Belle Meade plantation is beautifully preserved and the Civil War reenactments will make you feel like you’re reliving history with the blacksmith and the butter churner. Be sure to visit the Carter House if Civil War history suits your fancy. The house-turned-museum witnessed one of the war’s most haunting battles, the Battle of Franklin. See if you can spot the 1,000+ bullet holes on the property. A true Tennessee vacation is not complete without visiting The Hermitage, President Andrew Jackson’s mansion, a gorgeous estate complete with lavish parlors, a blossoming garden, an indoor museum and even the option of seeing the grounds by wagon. If it’s the outdoors you crave, then go horseback riding at Natchez Trace Riding Stables, or take a day tour at the Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, where, along with breathtaking nature, you can enjoy the • The driveway at Andrew Jackson’s estate, The Birdhouse Bonanza exhibit (before all the birds fl y south for the winter), walk the sculpture trail and lunch in Hermitage, is in the shape of a guitar. the elegant Pineapple Room. • Nashville is home to both the oldest African-American architectural fi rm, McKissack and McKissack, Must-See Attractions For your nighttime destination, take your honky-tonk and the oldest African-American badonkadonk to the Grand Ole Opry, where tonight’s fi nancial institution, Citizens radiobroadcast features Trace Adkins and the legendary Ricky Skaggs (of “Rocky Top” fame). Tomorrow night check out Rhonda Vincent, Cherryholmes, Ricky Skaggs and The Grascals. If you can’t get enough of downtown, Savings Bank and Trust, in the then head to the Wildhorse Saloon Saturday night. And if a weekend with your parents hasn’t frightened you country. enough, then take the Nashville Ghost Tour to be really spooked. This lantern tour, which also makes a great date, will take you to all of the haunted hot spots of downtown Nashville, such as the Tennessee State Capitol and the Ryman Auditorium, to name a few. When you’re done, calm down at Loveless Café on Highway 100, • Teddy Roosevelt coined frequently haunted by Nashville’s own living celebrities, for homemade supper and dessert that off ers a nice the phrase “good to the last drop” in Nashville after change from campus dining. drinking locally brewed Maxwell House coff ee.

• Nashville fi rst garnered its musical reputation during the 1870s when Fisk University’s Jubilee Singers toured the country to raise funds for the university. Nashville in a Nutshell • The Grand Ole Opry was originally started in 1925 as a radio Nash-Trash Tours Reservations required. Call (615) 226-7300 for more program entitled the WSM Barn Dance and is the longest information. continuously running show in radio Country Music Hall of Fame 222 Fifth Ave. South (Behind the Gaylord on Broadway) history. also visit www.countrymusichalloff ame.com/site/ • The capitol building was designed Belle Meade Plantation Visit http://www.bellemeadeplantation.com by famed architect William Carter House Visit http://www.carter-house.org Strickland, who died during its The Hermitage Visit http://www.thehermitage.com construction and is said to be Natchez Trace Riding Stables At Highway 7 and Natchez Trace Parkway. Call (931) buried in its walls. 682-3706 or visit http://www.natcheztraceridingstab • Nashville was granted the fi rst FM les.com radio license in the country in 1941. Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art Visit http://www.cheekwood.org • Known as the “buckle of the Bible Belt,” Nashville is home to over Grand Ole Opry Call (615) 871-OPRY for reservations. 700 churches, more than any other American city per capita. Nashville Ghost Tours Reservations recommended. Visit http://www. • Nashville has the second largest music production industry in the nashvilleghosttours.com or call (615) 884-3999 for country, after New York. The music business contributes roughly more information. 19,000 jobs and $6.4 billion per year to the economy. Loveless Café Visit http://www.lovelesscafe.com

FRIDAY 9/29 SATURDAY 9/30 SUNDAY 10/1 Blair’s Signature Series of concerts continues this No family weekend would be complete without If your parents will be here until the late evening with a free family weekend concert featur- letting your parents experience fi rsthand Vander- evening, take them to the Bluebird Café for DAILY DOSE ing Vanderbilt professors John Johns, Amy Jarman, By Adie Willey bilt’s unique sporting traditions. Bring mom and the Sunday Spotlight series, which features a Kathryn Plummer and Jane Kirchner. The show dad along with your pearls, ties and cans of Natural diff erent up-and-coming artist every week, and Its that time of the semester when parents begins at 8 p.m. and will feature works for combina- Light to see our Dores take on Temple at 6 p.m. then stick around for the Writer’s Night special get to see the return on their investment by tions of guitar, vocal, fl ute and viola, as well as a set making an appearance at Family Weekend. of South American pieces for a guitar solo. tonight. at 8 p.m. Show them around our beautiful campus, You also can check out the local rock ‘n’ roll suc- If football isn’t your or your family’s thing, take but don’t forget to take them around town cess Will Hoge at Exit/In both tonight and tomorrow them out to the 3 Crow Bar in east Nashville tonight to experience all that Nashville has to off er. night. Hoge’s recent album, “The Man Who Killed to hear up-and-coming fi ddler Casey Driessen per- Love,” wowed fans with its addition of a gospel-like Continue to explore the city on your own form with the Colorfools. The show starts at 9 p.m. backup section as well as horn backup. after they leave. with an opening performance from Danny Barnes. Friday, September 29, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler LIFE | 9

THEATRE VUT’s “The Shape of Things” not at all square Family Weekend

BY LEIGH REMY captivating than alienating, and LIFE STAFF WRITER Restaurant ReVUs throughout the play she is able to create just enough mystery to Thursday, Sept. 28 marked the hold the audience’s attention and opening of VUT’s production curiosity. Restaurant Zola (3001 West End Ave.) of Neil LaBute’s “The Shape of While the characters might If you’re fishing for some fine dining and exquisite gourmet, encourage Things,” directed by professor seemingly fit into rather neat your parents to take you to Restaurant Zola on West End. The ambiance Jon Hallquist. The show traces stereotypes (the brat, the nerd, the is superbly presented in a warm, rustic Mediterranean style that is the relationship between Evelyn, good girl), the actors are able to elegantly comfortable for a casual diner. Their Mediterranean cuisine a confident artist working on her give their characters complexities uses the freshest and finest ingredients and is displayed like a work of master’s thesis, and Adam, a shy and nuances, making the play art. Personal recommendation: the Turkish spice grilled venison, which undergraduate. The cast consists both more credible and more is very tender, full of exotic flavor and accompanied by an unbeatable of only four speaking parts, and interesting. There are only a salad. Don’t miss out on dessert either—the crème brûlée is worth though Evelyn, played by senior few moments in the play where the dinner alone! Jill Ginsberg, is arguably the play’s the actors seem to be playing For reservations, call (615) 320-7778. protagonist, “The Shape of Things” characters rather than people, PHOTO PROVIDED is truly an ensemble work. and those moments barely detract Jill Ginsberg (Evelyn) seduces Matt Derby (Adam) in “The Shape of Things.” The show cannot be carried from the overall experience of the Tin Angel (3201 West End Ave.) solely by Evelyn, and thankfully, it production. This cozy restaurant, also tucked away on West End, is a great venue for doesn’t need to be. Senior Matthew Perhaps the best scene of the integrity of our decisions and experience and should at the very diners who are conscious of both quality and health. The décor inspires Derby almost effortlessly conveys the play is the final one, where the nature of our relationships least promote a greater awareness a welcoming feel, and the service is equally attentive and friendly. The Adam’s insecurity, eagerness, Ginsberg delivers a quite lengthy with others. The play is at times of how our society affects us. wait time is never extreme, even on busy weekend nights. There are social awkwardness and bookish though essentially flawless frustrating, uncomfortable and For both its strong acting and marvelous salads, a wide variety of vegetarian and meat dishes, and a humor. Beau Henson, also a monologue that finally enlightens difficult to watch, which, given examination of our society, all cappuccino bar-plus-fireplace for the after-dinner digestif or cocoa. senior, convincingly plays Adam’s the audience as to Evelyn’s actions the play’s dialogue and subject Vanderbilt students attend this For reservations, call (615) 298-3444 arrogant and often misogynistic and motivations throughout the matter during those moments, production. ex-roommate Philip. And Philip’s play, as well as gives credence only means that the actors are The showtimes for this weekend sweet-natured, sincere, “girl-next- to her slightly affected, “artistic” doing their job. are tonight and tomorrow at 8 Hog Heaven (115 27th Ave. N.) door” fiancée is perfectly captured manner of speaking. This is not to say that “The p.m. as well as Sunday at 2 p.m. Not in the mood to discuss international politics or transitional by senior Mackenzie Shivers (last As a required part of the Shape of Things” is not also For a complete list of times and Romanesque architecture? Then tie that napkin around your neck and spring’s Ophelia). Vanderbilt Visions program, humorous and entertaining. for reservations, call the VUT prepare for some good Nashville barbecue at Hog Heaven, where the Ginsberg, however, gives the new this year, “The Shape of With the aptly chosen cast, the box office at (615) 322-2404 or service is friendly, the view of Centennial Park from the picnic tables standout performance of the Things” examines not only production is quite successful visit www.vanderbilt.edu/theatre/ is relaxing and comfortable, and the barbecue sauce is quite literally production, in part because of the the relationships between its at balancing humor with the currentseason. what put the hog in heaven. size of her role and ostentation characters but also several seriousness of the characters’ Disclaimer: If you plan on No reservations required. of her character, but also because important issues affecting today’s relationships and the play’s social attending this weekend, you may she is able to make such an over- society. It questions the value we concerns. Beyond addressing want to note that “The Shape COMPILED BY ELLIE MIX the-top character believable. Her place on appearance and material social issues at large, “The Shape of Things” contains frequent cryptic, coy caddiness established things as well as the ways in of Things” is clearly relevant swearing and sexual references, in the first scene is more which that value might affect to the Vanderbilt student’s so prepare your family before

6031 Highway 100 Westgate Plaza in Belle Meade (just down from Bread and Co) 615-353-0891

Hollywould * Emma Hope * Puma * Loeffl er Randall * Rafe Cynthia Vincent * Michael Kors * Moschino * Cynthia Rowley Delman * Lacoste * Laundry * Pollini * Pucci

MONDAY 10/2 TUESDAY 10/3 WEDNESDAY 10/4 THURSDAY 10/5 Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall is Popular folk duo the Indigo Girls are per- If you are looking to expand your lunchtime activities Mod pop band Starlight Mints are performing performing tonight at City Hall at 8 p.m. See forming tonight at the Ryman Auditorium at beyond waiting in long lines at Rand, you should attend tonight at Mercy Lounge at 9 p.m. Fans of the ticketmaster.com or cityhallnashville.com for 8:30 p.m. with the Weepies. the Public Affairs Department’s “Thinking Outside the Kinks and the Flaming Lips will appreciate this tickets and info. (Lunch) Box” series. Today’s discussion, “Why do People Oklahoma quintet’s dreamy and heavy instru- Become Environmental Activists?” is being presented by Lecturer and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee mental style of pop music. See mercylounge. political science professor Florence Faucher-King at the Fans of Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones Dr. Helen Caldicott is speaking tonight at Nashville Public Library. RSVP to [email protected]. com for tickets. won’t want to miss a performance by legendary Ingram Hall at 7 p.m. to discuss her latest work, The first 300 to register receive a complimentary box lunch. British blues-rock guitarist Robin Trower tonight “Nuclear Power is Not the Answer.” This event Pixies’ front man Frank Black is performing tonight at at Mercy Lounge. Visit mercylounge.com for is free, and there will be a post-talk reception Mercy Lounge at 8 p.m. with Kentucky Prophet in support tickets and details. and book signing. of his latest release, the double album “Fast Man Raider Man.” See mercylounge.com for tickets. 10 | LIFE The Vanderbilt Hustler | Friday, September 29, 2006

FASHION MUSIC Fashion essentials for every The Decemberists prepare Vandy guy to set their ‘Crane’ free

BY KATY FINNERAN fl ops will suffi ce. Nights downtown allow Tip # 4: Review the color scheme of your outfi t BY JOHN PARKER Decemberist songs on the album, LIFE FASHION WRITER LIFE STAFF WRITER you to spice up your outfi ts with dress (CHECK) “Shankhill Butchers” and “The shoes. Every guy should own one pair of Never wear navy and black together. With the upcoming Oct. Crane Wife 1 and 2.” “Shankhill After consulting numerous students, brown dress shoes and one pair of black If you’re wearing a navy oxford, you 3 release of “The Crane Butchers” may be one of the most both male and female, I compiled a list dress shoes. However, wearing designer should absolutely not wear black loafers. Wife,” Colin Meloy and The enjoyable Meloy songs to date, of fundamental fashion tips for every guy. shoes to a frat is like feeding your shoes Instead, opt for tan shoes. Even brown Decemberists take a big step featuring minimal guitar and Th ese are relatively elementary guidelines; to a Labrador retriever. So, when frat shoes (while not the optimal choice) forward with a more aggressive melodic organ accompanying however, an understanding of these rules hopping, it’s safer if you stick to fl ip-fl ops are an improvement from black. Also, approach following their switch Meloy’s admonition of marauding is critical. A moment of clarifi cation by Rainbow or Vineyard Vines. Th at combinations of red, pink and purple are to industry mogul Capitol butchers with insatiable blood before I begin: while I am sure there said, unless you’re already trying to bring strongly forbidden. Records from their previous outfit lust. “The Crane Wife 1 and are many students who embrace the back the hippie look of the ‘90s, under no Other tips to consider: Killing Rock Stars. Featuring 2” is another 12-minute track Growing up Gotti look of hair gel and condition should you compliment your • Unless you star on “True Life: I go to more prominent percussion, featuring steel guitar and a wife beaters or, perhaps, the Dazed and sandals with socks. Socks are for closed- the Jersey Shore,” no hair gel please. prog rock epics, and that oh- more recognizable Decemberists Confused look of Birkenstocks and toe shoes only, but remember that loafers • I am never a fan of wife beaters; so-recognizable Meloy panache, style. Finishing with the finger- socks, I, inevitably have a mild penchant and boat shoes do not require socks. however, if you insist upon wearing The Decemberists’ fourth LP is snapping “Sons and Daughters,” for the prep style. Regardless, I hope Tip # 3: Find a scent that compliments you one, consider covering it up with an a sure buy, if not Meloy’s most Meloy crescendos into a more that guys of all styles can fi nd some (SELF) oxford. impressive work to date. optimistic finale than the help in the following fashion tips. I’ve Numerous studies indicate that scent is • If you own jorts (the nickname coined At first listen, those who have previous tragic tales and darker assembled a little acronym that outlines the strongest form of memory. If you’re for men’s jean shorts), I recommend followed The Decemberists content contained in some of the the essential checklist items a guy should looking to make a positive impression, giving them to an elementary school may be slightly disappointed. earlier songs. quickly review before he leaves the house. a pleasant scent is imperative. Th ere to use as scraps for an arts and crafts The move to a major label can Whether it be the Japanese Th e acronym is “Please Go Self-Check.” are a plethora of body sprays, colognes, project. be a source of worry, and one folk stories or cleaver-wielding Th e fi rst letter of each word stands for a aftershaves and shower gels to help • Don’t be afraid to wear pink. A lot wonders if that had any effect on butchers, those looking forward key topic: P is for patterns, G is for gym combat sweat at late night dance parties. of girls love it when guys can pull off some of the more glossy, electric to the fanciful storytelling clothes, S is for scent and C is for colors. One of the most popular men’s colognes pink. Generally, pink works better guitar-heavy songs that don’t that is predominant in most Tip # 1: Check for clashing patterns. (PLEASE) today is Dolce & Gabanna “D&G”, as a top than a bottom. However, resemble many previous Meloy Decemberist songs will not be Plaid shorts are an excellent addition to which is a nice blend of citrus, lavender Nantucket red Bermudas or chinos outputs. Songs such as “The disappointed. There may not be any wardrobe. However, if plaid is mixed and tobacco scents. Another fi ne choice paired with a blue oxford is always a Perfect Crime 2” and “When anything to rival the wonderful with any other pattern such as stripes, is Calvin Klein “Contradiction.” Th is winning look. the War Came” can truthfully tale of the vengeful sailor in gingham or seersucker, it is literally a scent is a very masculine blend of lime, Obviously, style is based on way be a turn off the first couple of the whale’s belly in “Mariner’s painful sight. If you wear plaid shorts, clementine, wood and ebony. A great more than what a guy wears. It’s the spins, while others, such as the Revenge Song” of Picaresque pair them with a solid color polo or everyday scent is Polo “Blue,” a new combination of his actions (does he opening track “The Crane Wife (their 2005 album), but it is oxford. Conversely, if you wear a striped scent that comes in shower gel, cologne, hold open the door?), his sense of 3,” seem excessively refined and hard not to go back and listen to or gingham polo, you should wear solid aftershave and deodorant. Th e most humor (does he imitate Will Ferrell?) monotonous. However, within a every song closely just to enjoy colored shorts or chinos. Th is way, the popular scent, of course, is Axe body and his general character (does he call few listens these tracks will begin the wonderful visionary ability solid piece will provide an aesthetically spray, a product that deserves the hype. his mom?). Nonetheless, what we wear to fill their niche and become Meloy possesses. pleasing balance to the pattern. Axe, which is light but not musky, is a large part of the way we present bearable in conjunction with the When the year comes to an Tip # 2: Avoid gym clothes. (GO) comes in many diff erent forms, such as ourselves. Our attire can serve as an rest of the album. end, “The Crane Wife” will not While mesh shorts and old T-shirts are shower gel and body spray deodorant. indicator of our personality, self-respect, It is with the second track, receive many accolades, and its fi ne for low-key weeknights of lounging Just remember not to go overboard on habits and overall lifestyle. If you need “The Island: Come and See, overly polished presentation and around with friends, when venturing scent. You want someone to admire your further advice, Askmen.com is dedicated The Landlord’s Daughter, You’ll lack of inventiveness will make it downtown and attending large parties, cologne as they pass you, not from across to answering men’s questions concerning Not Feel The Drowning,” an somewhat forgettable. However, you should steer clear of any gym wear. the room. Furthermore, realize that your fashion, lifestyle, health and many other epic 12-and-a-half minute song like every Decemberists album, Th is includes: sneakers, mesh shorts, old best friend’s “hot cologne” might not smell miscellaneous everyday concerns. Just featuring various segments, that “The Crane Wife” will be a very ■ T-shirts (pre-2000, that awkward age of as good on you as it does on him. Th e way remember: Please Go Self-Check! it becomes clear that Meloy enjoyable experience for most not yet vintage, yet defi nitely not new) a scent smells on a particular individual is has taken a different slant. This listeners and a worthy addition and anything else, such as sweatbands a matter of chemistry. Subsequently, even eccentric outburst of prog rock to The Decemberists expanding ■ and old mismatched socks. I’m not saying if two people use the same cologne, each is a wonderful addition and does discography. you have to wear Gucci loafers out; fl ip- is likely to have a distinct scent. not subtract from the more classic

MENS: MENS & WOMENS: Armani Collezioni The North Face Agave Gold Sign Denim Etro Ben Sherman Lacoste

E-mail Levy’s at [email protected] for a free by Esquire Levy’s Magazine Fall magazine! as one of the Top 35 Gold Standard Specialty Stores in America

Hillsboro Plaza Shopping Center 3900 Hillsboro Rd • Nashville levysclothes.com • 615.383.2800 Mon–Sat: 10–6, Thurs: till 7 Friday, September 29, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler LIFE | 11

WRITING A new way of seeing: writer Heather Sellers visits Vanderbilt

BY MONIKA BLACKWELL LIFE EDITOR that where people grow up and experiences with this disorder and Show and ABC’s Primetime the landscape that surrounds them what she considers her “second Medical Mysteries to discuss her affects who they become as people. coming-of-age.” The book layers experiences with the disorder. Heather Sellers, a fiction writer, Now living in Michigan, Sellers both personal narrative and “It can be terrifying and very poet and memoirist, read from her said the book contains poems that scientific facts, and starts from disorienting,” Sellers said, but she book of short stories in Buttrick are “all love poems to Florida,” her the moment she was in the fMRI has learned to recognize people by Yo La Tengo Hall yesterday evening as part of hometown. before working backwards. their gait, voice and even scent. I Am Not Afraid Of You ... the Visiting Writers Program. Always reading as a child, Sellers While there is no cure for Sellers’ latest book of poetry will Sellers said she grew up began writing at the age of six, but prosopagnosia, Sellers said that if come out in the spring, and she is Junior Boys observing others from “the edges,” she said she didn’t know then what there were a procedure available still finishing her memoir. For now, So This Is Goodbye watching people from the outside she knows now. Last year, she was she’d “have to think about it for a she doesn’t know if she’ll go back to understand who they are on the diagnosed with a rare neurological long time” before agreeing to it. to fiction right away, and she hopes The Mountain Goats inside. disorder called prosopagnosia “I like what it gives me,” she to continue writing nonfiction. No Get Lonely A professor at Hope College, (sometimes referred to as “face said. “It’s forced me to look inside matter what she writes, Sellers Bob Dylan Sellers gears much of her writing blindness”). of people. To focus on the stuff remains focused on accuracy. specifically at college students. The disorder prevents her from that I am going to remember about “The big thing is getting it right, Modern Times Considered young adult literature, recognizing people’s faces. Sellers them since I can’t remember the getting it accurate … just trying to Caribou her book “Georgia Under Water” believes the disorder was part of surface.” be really present and engaged and Start Breaking My Heart/Up in Flames aims to mix humor with somewhat the reason she loved books so much Despite the shame the disorder honest and authentic,” she said. darker themes to create a coming- as a child. “I just read books,” she initially caused her, Sellers wonders Her work is acclaimed for this M. Ward of-age story. said, “because I could recognize if she would even be a writer if she very trait. It is clear that Heather Post-War Sellers’ poetry, specifically her those people.” didn’t have prosopagnosia. Sellers knows firsthand what it collection “Drinking Girls and Sellers’ forthcoming memoir, Sellers, whose case is extremely means to find and re-find one’s TV on the Radio ■ their Dresses,” explores the idea called “Face First,” recounts her severe, has even been on the Today identity from inside. Return to Cookie Mountain

Nouvelle Vague HEALTH Bande A Part Broadcast The Future Crayon Drink to your health: The benefits of green tea Be Your Own Pet Be Your Own Pet BY LEIGH REMY per bag, whereas coffee has about gallate) into various other compounds. shop. Drink it plain or add milk and LIFE STAFF WRITER The Positions 110 milligrams per 12-ounce glass EGCG is a catechin polyphenol that Splenda to make a chai latte. This is and Red Bull has 80 milligrams per is believed to inhibit the growth of a great option because it tastes great Bliss! During the school year, most college can. Depending on the brand, soda cancer cells, lower LDL (“bad”) but does not contain the sugar or Richard Buckner students consume between 100 and has 35-70 milligrams per 12-ounce cholesterol levels, prevent blood clots preservatives found in a pre-made Meadow 350 milligrams of caffeine per day, but can. While coffee may be the most and increase metabolic rate and fat chai latte mix. during exam time or periods of high concentrated form of liquid caffeine, oxidation. Herbal teas, which are Remember that even when What Made Milwaukee Famous stress, that consumption can increase it does not procure any of the health usually a combination of herbs, leaves drinking tea, consuming more than Trying to Never Catch Up several times over. Most health care benefits associated with tea. and dried fruits, are not derived from 300 milligrams of caffeine per day professionals consider caffeine to Although all types of tea are the same type of leaf, and therefore will increase the rate at which your Lambchop be of no value to your health and healthier choices than coffee or soda, do not have the same beneficial body releases fluids, thus causing Damaged suggest limiting consumption to 300 green tea is believed to be the most properties. Before selecting a tea, mild dehydration. If you are going The Thermals milligrams per day. However, if you beneficial to health. Green, black check the label to see if it is derived to consume caffeine in excess of The Body, The Blood, The Machine are a regular caffeine-drinker or find and red teas are all made from leaves from the green tea leaf. 300 milligrams per day, alternate yourself in need of an energy boost of the camellia sinensis tree. Green If you generally do not care for the caffeinated drinks with plain water to ■ when your workload is particularly tea leaves, however, are steamed, taste of tea, but you still appreciate counter the dehydrating effect. heavy, you may want to consider while black and red tea leaves are the health benefits, there are several the many health benefits of teas fermented. The additional processing options that do not have the typical before grabbing a cup of coffee or of black and red tea leaves converts tea flavor. Request a chai tea bag an energy drink. Most teas have the primary antioxidant of green tea, and a cup of hot water the next roughly 70 milligrams of caffeine known as EGCG (epigallocatechin time you’re at your favorite coffee

RESTAURANT

FUN WITHOUT FLAIR!

At Red Robin, our team members are celebrated as individuals. So, if you’re looking for a fun place to work with flexible schedules and where you can be yourself, come work at Red Robin. It’s not a job, it’s a really good job! now HIRING for our new restaurant in Mt. juliet!

SERVERS • LINE COOKS • HOSPITALITY • BARTENDERS • BUSSERS FALL Come see us and bring a friend! Semester We are on site Monday-Saturday from 9am-6pm Hap for immediate interviews. py Hour And we won’t make you wear anything stupid! Special (With s!* Vandy ID) Red Robin Mt. Juliet HappyHappy HourHour: Located in the Providence Market Shopping Center �������������� Or call (615) 202-6657 ����������������������������������� ��������������������� ����������������������������������� ����������������� AAndnd DDon’ton’t FForgetorget: ��������������������������������� ������������������ ������������������ ������������������������ ����������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������ ����������� ���������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������� redrobin.com eoe ������������������������� ����������������������������������������������

360 Youth - Vanderbilt - ‘Vanderbilt Hustler’ 9/29/2006 34220-PH17837 REDROB 5.75” x 10.5” Long Lim v.2 12 The Vanderbilt Hustler | Friday, September 29, 2006

�������������������������������������������� ��������������������������� �������� ������������������������������� ������������������������������� ����������������������������� ������������������������������� �������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������� �������������������������� ��������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������ ���������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������� ������������������������������������������ ����������������������������������������������� ������������������������� ����������������������������������� Friday, September 29, 2006 | The Vanderbilt Hustler 13

���������� �������� �������������� ������������ ��������������

��������������������� �������������������

����������������� ������������������� 14 The Vanderbilt Hustler | Friday, September 29, 2006 FUNFUN && GAMESGAMES

SUDOKU TO SOLVE: Fill in the blanks so the numbers 1-9 appear just once in each horizontal row, vertical column and 3x3 box.

9/27/06 SOLUTIONS

Hiring NOW for Rand, Ro*Tiki, C.T. West, McTyeire, Pub, Athletics and Catering*

•Flexible Schedule

•Earn $675 Meal Plan Credit

•12 hours per week

•$6/hour with 25 cent raise per semester

•$795 credit next semester

*Catering positions are $7/hour with no Meal Plan Credit Apply Online www.vanderbilt.edu/dining Questions call 322-2999