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THURSDAY JANUARY 24, 2013 VOL. 125, ISS. 6 WWW.INSIDEVANDY.COM unidentifi ed pills grams of grams of marijuana powder 2 cocaine students 56 (DRUG)276 BUSTED2
$11,125dollars confi scated 13.1grams of ecstasy powder Two Vanderbilt sophomores arrested and charged after two-month narcotics investigation; case will head to grand jury
By SAM McBRIDE An anonymous tip led VUPD to suspect taurant to go have lunch with Nzewi. Ac- cross-examination, while Nzewi’s attor- News manager Chung, according to testimony from Burr. cording to the affi davit: “A short time later ney, Adam Dread, attempted to call into ------VUPD interviewed Chung and his room- Chung contacted Whitley with further question the direct links between Nzewi Two Vanderbilt students Friday were mate on Jan. 17. The next day Chung was instructions about meeting. Chung told and the alleged narcotic activities. arrested and charged with felony posses- observed on multiple security cameras Whitley to leave the ‘stuff’ at Harris Teeter, This proved fruitless, however, as sion with intent to distribute marijuana, placing a backpack and box into a vehicle. and he would come and pick it up.” Judge Gale Robinson ruled there was Chung and Nzewi were arrested as cocaine and MDMA (ecstasy) — the result The vehicle was identifi ed as belong- probable cause to send the case to a they left the restaurant on 19th Ave. S. of a two-month-long joint narcotics in- ing to Vanderbilt student James Whitley. grand jury. Robinson did, however, side Chung refused to vestigation between Vanderbilt University When questioned in favor of the defendants in agreeing to speak without an Police Department and Metropolitan by VUPD, Whitley ... officers found cocaine, lower their bond from $85,000 each to SIMON CHUNG allowed his car to attorney present, $50,000 in total. JOSHUA NZEWI charged with felony pos- Nashville Police Department. marijuana, MDMA charged with felony pos- but under Miranda session following a joint The students, sophomores Simon be searched, and of- (ecstasy) powder and Nzewi’s parents, who were present at session following a joint investigation by VUPD and Nzewi said that he investigation by VUPD and Chung and Josh Nzewi, appeared in court fi cers found cocaine, the hearing, indicated that they would Metro Nashville Police marijuana, MDMA unidentified pills in knew they were post his bond, while documents were Metro Nashville Police Department on Wednesday morning for a preliminary Department the backpack and box, going to pick up hearing to establish whether there was (ecstasy) powder and presented that indicated that Chung’s which had a shipping drugs. probable cause to send the case to a grand unidentifi ed pills in parents and relatives in California Nzewi consented jury. the backpack and label with Chung's name would post his bond. It is not known at to a search of his Attorneys on both sides questioned box, which had a on it. this time whether or not their bond has room in Carmichael VUPD Captain Rick Burr and MNPD Offi - shipping label with been posted. Towers, which cer Gbewa Mustapha, seeking to establish Chung’s name on it. Vanderbilt administration has turned up $5,505 in cash hidden in a the facts of the investigation and arrest. According to the affi davit, Burr con- reacted swiftly to the arrests, placing shoe under his bed. Offi cers got a war- Neither student spoke during the hearing. tacted MNPD, at which point they took Chung and Nzewi on interim suspen- rant to search Chung’s room, Lupton Nearly a dozen of Nzewi’s Kappa Sigma charge of the operation. They had Whitley sion. Dean of Students Mark Bandas Hall 1414, where they recovered $5,620. fraternity brothers were present at the place a controlled call to Chung, who ar- also stated in an email to the student Furthermore, offi cers found texts on hearing to show their support, and they ranged for the two of them to meet at the body that the Offi ce of the Dean of Nzewi’s phone between him and Chung looked on solemnly as Nzewi and Chung Arby’s on West End. Students is conducting an investigation referring to their drug-related activities. were led into the courtroom in orange Chung told Whitley to go into the bath- into the matter. One text that Mustapha referenced in prison jumpsuits and handcuffs. room, where he searched him for a wire. Director of Greek Life Kristin Shorter his testimony involved Nzewi telling The investigation began in November, However, he failed to fi nd the wire that called an emergency meeting at 6 p.m. Chung to get a Kappa Sigma pledge’s according to testimony from Mustapha, detectives had placed on him, according on Wednesday with IFC Presidents and vehicle so they could transport drugs. and involved Mustapha and other MNPD to Mustapha. New Member Educators. Chung’s attorney, Robert Vaughn, at- offi cers using drug-sniffi ng dogs to screen After questioning Whitley as to what Whitley has been issued a citation tempted to cast doubt upon the owner- certain packages in the Vanderbilt Post he had told police, Chung told Whitley to and referred to Student Conduct, ac- ship of the bag containing the drugs in Offi ce. hold on to the drugs and entered the res- cording to Burr’s testimony.
Vanderbilt one step closer High-way chase FIGHT LIKE A GIRL to cancer cure A North Carolina man’s plan to market 29 pounds of mari- WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is lifting its ban on Vanderbilt researchers believe they may have isolated the juana purchased in California was foiled by his traffi c viola- women serving in combat, opening hundreds of thousands of cell that causes pancreatic cancer, a big step in learning how tions on I-40 in Nashville Tuesday afternoon. front-line positions and potentially elite commando jobs after to treat, prevent and, potentially, cure the disease. An offi cer stopped a silver SUV on I-40 east for following generations of limits on their service, defense offi cials said Pancreatic cancer is the fourth most deadly form of cancer a tractor-trailer too closely and swerving. The SUV turned Wednesday. in the U.S. The identifi cation of the cell, the acinar cell, that out to be a rental vehicle with a Colorado license plate. As he The changes, set to be announced Thursday by Defense pancreatic cancer fi rst arises from could help researchers walked up to the vehicle, the offi cer saw two full black duffl e Secretary Leon Panetta, will not happen overnight. The identify how best to proceed in terms of fi nding a cure. bags in the back fl oorboard. services must now develop plans for allowing women to seek “Knowing the cell type in which you have to express this The driver of the vehicle, Chad Eric Bugg, 44, of Wendell, the combat positions, a senior military offi cial said. Some jobs human pancreas cancer causing gene is a really huge step N.C., initially told the offi cer that he was travel- may open as soon as this year, while assessments for others, forward because we didn’t know which cell type to really ing across the country doing roofi ng estimates. such as special operations forces, including Navy SEALS and focus on before,” researchers told WZTV FOX17 Nash- Inside the two duffl e bags on the fl oorboard the Army’s Delta Force, may take longer. The services will have ville. and a third with the spare tire were a total of until January 2016 to make a case that some positions should The study has been active for 10 years. Re- 29 vacuum sealed bags of marijuana remain closed to women. searchers are now also able to reproduce the weighing about one pound The groundbreaking move recommended by the Joint formation of the disease in mice, which will each. Chiefs of Staff overturns a 1994 rule prohibiting women from help with earlier diagnosis in the future. Bugg is charged with being assigned to smaller ground combat units. “It’s also going to allow us to poten- felony possession of There long has been opposition to putting women in com- tially put new drugs into the market marijuana for resale. He bat, based on questions of whether they have the necessary that would get into the human is confi ned to the strength and stamina for certain jobs, or whether their pres- at the earliest stages of Metro Jail in lieu of ence might hurt unit cohesion. pancreatic cancer,” a $150,000 bond. But as news of Panetta’s expected order got out, members the researchers told — From a Metropoli- of Congress, including the Senate Armed Services Committee WZTV. tan Police Department chairman, Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., announced their support. — Sam McBride, Press Release “It refl ects the reality of 21st-century military operations,” news manager Levin said. METRO NASHVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT 2 THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER ◆ WWW.INSIDEVANDY.COM campus Getting up close and personal CRIME LOG with Chancellor WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16 Vanderbilt Campus, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. — Two bike thefts were Zeppos reported by students. FRIDAY, JAN. 18 Carmichael Towers West, 12:53 p.m. — An employee reported a theft from a building. SATURDAY, JAN. 19 West Hall, 11:25 p.m. — A student reported having received threatening Facebook messages. SUNDAY, JAN. 20 Baptist Student Union, 2:25 a.m. — A person found sleeping in waiting area was arrested for trespassing. 2657 Blakemore Ave., 11:50 a.m. — There was a report of an Chancellor Nicholas Zeppos and his wife Lydia dined with students Tuesday evening at an event altercation between students. The hostility has reportedly been ongoing. in Crawford House titled “Why I Do What I Do.” With the 26th anniversary of his service to MONDAY, JAN. 21 Vanderbilt on March 1 approaching, Zeppos answered questions from students and faculty about 24th Ave. South, 12:25 a.m. — A person reported someone exposing himself while driving slowly. his own position and Vanderbilt as a whole, giving personal refl ections on his time here.
ZAC HARDY / THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER By CHARLOTTE GILL university. I used to do it all the time — so many that produces a discourse where we have more News staff reporter university committees. I loved teaching, so I in common than our differences? Vandy in D.C.: ------wanted to see other people teach. I like to have VH: Where do you see Vanderbilt going faculty come to Board of Trust meetings and in the next fi ve years? The Vanderbilt Hustler: What were you teach a class — for example, Professor Schwartz NZ: I sit down and become very tied into Presidential Inauguration like at age 18? did a course on Vietnam. I’ll go to a faculty work- “mission statements” — commitments to the Zeppos: When I was a freshman in college, 18 shop, as I teach a course. I really try to get out world. What I used to think of as platitudes. was the drinking age. I was 17 when I went to and see what the teaching is like. When I was How to make the best undergraduate experi- college, and people had fake IDs at age 17. I was Provost, I read every teacher fi le — I miss that ence? I want Vanderbilt to be a place where quiet, shy, a real smart aleck and very bookish. I as Chancellor now. I wish I could do it more, everyone who comes is bright and curious but loved reading. I was very uncomfortable in my because that’s kind of the heart and soul. also entrepreneurial and creative. If you took own skin, but I guess most people at 18 struggle VH: What kinds of changes have you a little liberal arts college and asked students, with that. seen in the Vanderbilt community over “Now what do you want to do in the world?” (I VH: Could you have charted your profes- the years? also see) more opportunities for student intern- sional course? NZ: I’ve come to campus every day for the ships — that entrepreneurial energy is in you, NZ: This is kind of a hermeneutic exercise. I past 26 years. Our campus is built to look time- and I’d like to see us invest more in that. think my only connection of the past to what I less. Yet, the transformation of aspirations and VH: What kind of changes do you forsee do now — I consider myself a teacher — is that I greatness of university levels is, although I’m bi- in the way of construction? love learning, reading and being around people ased, really unprecedented. I think the students NZ: I would see a number of construction who teach me things. I started as a math major have become much more global and diverse on projects going forward — residence halls at and kind of liked law and history. I just really every level, particularly due to access to educa- the U-Club. Towers will come down. I’d create loved learning and being around interesting and tion. The percentage of young people who are a neighborhood setting. I like neighborhoods. intelligent people. I think I was going to be a his- here on scholarship here — who’ve earned every You’ll see a new science building in front of tory professor, but I had a practical bent. Junior penny — is probably two times as before. There Olin Hall to bring students in and create in- year, I said I wanted to be a professor, and then was a time when 75 percent of Vanderbilt’s stu- novation. I went to practice law and loved it. When I came dents came from Nashville. (Now there’s) a mix VH: How do you feel about the U.S. to Vanderbilt as an assistant professor in 1987, of cultures, faiths, politics and perspectives. News & World Report rankings? though, I met great students; it has an unusual VH: Why do you think diversity is so NZ: They ask how selective is the school, how mix of both smart and nice people. important? much do they pour into undergraduates, and VH: What part of your career has had NZ: (The) Commons was built to celebrate what is its academic reputation. And they have the greatest impact? diversity but to also fi nd that unity of human- a bias against southern schools. Take that list of NZ: I feel like education is the only reason I ity. We want there to be some sort of common top 25 — which are the research powerhouses am where I am in my life, but the thing for me sense of why we’re here — what’s the project — and look at each discipline and say, “We do has been just being a parent. That for me was at Vanderbilt? If you put any college president that!” Crossbreed us and see who focuses on
MICHAEL DIAMOND / THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER the biggest shift in life — from thinking about under oath, the mixing of people in college life is teaching, and then ask who has its own hospi- yourself and comparison to love and compas- fundamental. I went into the world and worked tal, and the list goes on. sion for children. Defi nitely the most unusual and realized that there were so many interesting “Why I Do What I Do” was hosted by Head of Vanderbilt sophomores Molly Corn and Abbie adult experience. people around me. You cheer them on because House Paul Lim, who is also an associate profes- Teurbe-Tolon and junior Diana Whitmore, who VH: Do you ever sit in on classes? they’re your colleagues. (The question is,) how sor in the history and religious studies depart- traveled to Washington, D.C., for the inaugural NZ: I feel so lucky to have a career at a great do you take all the diversity and move it in a way ments. celebrations, await President Obama’s address on the steps of the National Gallery of Art. According to Vanderbilt College Democrats President Ben Ries, 10 students traveled to Washington for Inauguration Day. He said it was the VSG narrowly passes resolution urging for experience of a lifetime. “It was worth persevering through the long drive and bitter cold to see this historic occasion,” Ries ‘greener’ university investments said. “Standing close to the front of the cheering crowd of nearly 1,000,000 supporters along the By TYLER BISHOP National Mall was an exciting experience I will News manager never forget.” ------
Vanderbilt Student Government Wednesday night voted by a mar- vanderbilthustler gin of 16-11 to approve legislation that urges the Vanderbilt Offi ce STAFF of Investments to take greater ac- count of environmental sustain- ERIC SINGLE — EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ability in their investments. The primary portion of the reso- ANDRÉ ROUILLARD — OPINION EDITOR lution reads: KELLY HALOM — LIFE EDITOR “Vanderbilt Student Govern- SAM McBRIDE NEWS MANAGER — ment recommends that the Offi ce TYLER BISHOP — NEWS MANAGER of Investments instruct their BRITTANY MATTHEWS — ASST. LIFE EDITOR fund managers to halt acquisi- GEORGE BARCLAY — ASST. SPORTS EDITOR tion of new equities in companies JESSE GOLOMB — ASST. SPORTS EDITOR that currently are exploring for ANTHONY TRIPODORO — ASST. SPORTS EDITOR and developing nonrenewable hydrocarbon energy sources as KRISTEN WEBB — ART DIRECTOR their primary business and begin DIANA ZHU — ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR a process of divesture within fi ve CHRIS HONIBALL / THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER ZACH BERKOWITZ — DESIGNER years so long as this reallocation tive. ty can have a vast impact in where that the resolution shows that the EUNICE JUN — DESIGNER of investments would not result “These companies that are they choose to invest,” Hutto said. student body cares. AUGIE PHILLIPS — DESIGNER in signifi cant harm to Vanderbilt currently searching for (hydrocar- The resolution, however, did “The bill is really about the JENNA WENGLER — DESIGNER University’s endowment.” bon) reserves are not bad people,” face some opposition. When it was university as an institution and the The resolution also urges the Diamond said. “It is just that in the brought to the fl oor, the bill incited students taking a stand, saying that ANGELICA LASALA — CHIEF COPY EDITOR Vanderbilt administration to long run, the fossil fuel stocks are heated debate among senators. we aren’t going to support these ALEX DAI — SUPERVISING COPY EDITOR consider making investments in just not sustainable.” The primary concerns expressed businesses invested in hydrocar- PRIYANKA ARIBINDI — COPY EDITOR companies that are “developing Hutto pointed out that Vander- include the potential for disin- bon,” Brennan said. SAARA ASIKAINEN — COPY EDITOR renewable energy technologies as bilt has been recognized as a vesting in fossil fuels to harm the The resolution was co-spon- MADDIE HUGHES — COPY EDITOR their primary business.” university dedicated to green strength of the endowment, that a sored by Senator Douglas Pinsky, ANNE STEWART LYNDE— COPY EDITOR The resolution was sponsored initiatives, referencing the univer- signifi cant portion of the stu- Alternative Energy Club (AEC) SOPHIE TO — COPY EDITOR by Senator Matt Brennan, Students sity’s recognition on the Princeton dent body might not support the President Melinda Shearer and EMILY TORRES — COPY EDITOR Promoting Environmental Aware- Review’s “Green Honor Roll.” He legislation and that the resolution Sierra Club President Ashley Sauls- said that the investments made because it is not binding to the berry. MURPHY BYRNE — PHOTO EDITOR ness and Responsibility (SPEAR) President Skyler Hutto and Rein- with the endowment should be Vanderbilt administration, would The Senate also unanimously CHRIS HONIBALL — FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHER environmentally conscious as well. just become empty words. approved legislation Wednesday LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER vest Vanderbilt Co-Chair Michael KEVIN BARNETT — “We are bringing this forward Despite opposition, the bill that expresses VSG’s support for a NELSON HUA — LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER Diamond. Diamond said that it is a with the intent to continue this passed on the Senate fl oor with 59 “student guest pass program” for TINA TIAN — LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER good time for the student body to put its support behind this initia- trend that shows that the universi- percent of the vote. Brennan said Vanderbilt home basketball games. THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER ◆ WWW.INSIDEVANDY.COM THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 3 opinion E pluribus unum The president’s inspiring call for the many to serve as one pluribus unum — out of many, in our history; however, Obama chose to issues that require sustained collective one. Although never adopted as instead emphasize the equally true fact action and involve increased civic partici- the offi cial motto of the United “that preserving our individual freedoms pation, drawing his largest applause dur- If you liked it, than you shoulda wrote a States (that honor goes to “In ultimately requires collective actions.” ing lines regarding climate change and Tweet on it. Check out what’s happening GodE We Trust,” adopted in 1956), this say- The most repeated trope of his speech voting rights. Perhaps the most important this week on Twitter! ing has been emblematic of our nation’s was “We, the people,” a reference to the policy-oriented aspect of the speech was heritage, from the 13 original colonies preamble of the Constitution, and a Obama’s rebuke to the “makers vs. takers” MICHAEL forming the Union to the ongoing pro- reminder that we, the citizens, and no ideology now ascendant on the political Beyonce’s lip-syncing fi asco DIAMOND cess of assimilating new Americans who single politician are the true arbiters of right. Predictably, Obama justifi ed the is a sophomore in come from around the globe seeking the government. When Obama said, “You welfare state — Social Security, Medicare the College of Arts promise of a better life. President Barack and I, as citizens, have the power to set and Medicaid — on ethical grounds, David Burge @iowahawkblog: and Science and Obama’s winning coalitions in 2008 and this country’s course,” he summoned his arguing that “We do not believe that in treasurer of the 2012 also featured a melting pot of vari- community organizer past and empha- this country, freedom is reserved for the Vanderbilt College Dead ambassador in Libya? Get 12 ous interests, forming perhaps the most sized the role of people’s movements lucky, or happiness for the few.” Going reporters on that Beyonce lipsyncing Democrats. He can be reached at internally diverse political movement in — not only elections — to affect change, beyond that, however, he also argued that story, stat! #ToTheJournalismobile michael.s.diamond recent history. It is no surprise then that evoking the memories of Seneca Falls, a social safety net is needed on purely @vanderbilt.edu. Obama dedicated his second inaugural Selma and Stonewall. Obama referred economic grounds, allowing individuals Charlie Daniels @charliedaniels: address to this theme, delivering a force- repeatedly to “our generation’s task” to to take the risks that are necessary for ful and eloquent defense of collective and continue the pursuit of a more perfect the functioning of a capitalist system. I personally couldn’t care less community action. As a witness to this Union and continue to ensure the birth- Obama’s economic message in the whether Beyonce was live or Memo- historical moment in Washington, D.C., right of every American — life, liberty and campaign was, above all, a philosophy rex. this weekend, I was deeply moved by the pursuit of happiness — not only as of “We’re all in this together,” that people Obama’s transcendent message. a political battle in the halls of Congress cannot just pull themselves up from their Andy Borowitz @BorowitzReport: Although it was Obama taking the oath but as a societal transformation where bootstraps when they do not even have of offi ce, he explicitly linked his oath with our brothers and sisters earn just and boots to begin with. Years from now, the those taken by our soldiers and new citi- equal wages and our friends may marry second inaugural will be remembered Obama Urged to Resign Over Beyon- zens and to the commitments that ordi- whomever they love. for cementing these community values cé Scandal nary and extraordinary Americans make From the grounds of the National fi rmly into the Obama legacy. to their communities every day. The feats Mall, I felt the most resonance with the Funny or Die