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THETHE VVOICEOICE OOFF VVANDERBILTANDERBILT SSINCEINCE 11888888 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2007 • 119 TH YEAR, NO. 11 THE WALL Black History compiled by KRISTEN CHMIELEWSKI TODAY McGill Hour promotes Civil rights leader James Lawson to Month event speak in Benton Civil rights pioneer and Distinguished grasp of global issues to feature University Professor James Lawson will give a lecture at rapper’s mom Vanderbilt’s Benton Chapel today at 1 p.m. Lawson will Several functions, speakers refl ect on the civil scheduled throughout the rights movement and the legacy of Martin coming weeks. Luther King Jr. The event is free and open by JANELLE STOKES to the public. Contributing Reporter

TODAY When some people hear the name Shakur, ‘Reading’ Movies: they think of one person: Tupac. But few The Art of Watching know the woman behind the infamous (and Writing About) rapper, Afeni Shakur. Films Afeni Shakur will come to Vanderbilt on This workshop is for Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. as the keynote speaker anyone who wants a for Black History Month. deeper understanding Frank E. Dobson Jr., about how to watch director of the Bishop and write about fi lms. Joseph Johnson Black The discussion will Cultural Center, said occur from 5 to 8 p.m. her story is not simply in Alumni Hall 117. about being the mother The event is open to of Tupac Shakur. students only. Pizza, “Her story is about her involvement in the popcorn and drinks SHAKUR will be provided. Black Panther struggle, about her being jailed in the ’60s,” Dobson SUNDAY, FEB. 3 & said. “It’s about her defending herself in SATURDAY, FEB. 4 court, about her succumbing to drugs at Rhythm and Roots some point and beating her drug habit, and presents ‘Pieces of LAUREN FONDRIEST / The Vanderbilt Hustler becoming an activist.” Professor Jonathan Gilligan, of the earth and environmental sciences department, takes time to speak to students about energy conservation Thursday evening in McGIll Hall. Th e Department of African American and a DREAM’ Beth Conklin, an anthropology and religious studies professor, and Doug Wood, a philosophy professor, also made presentations to the group. Premier student dance Diaspora Studies, the Offi ce of the Provost and drama ensemble and the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Rhythm and Roots Center are responsible for bringing Shakur, Performance Company a fi lm series on the civil rights era and two Fraternities, sororities held local entrepreneurs to campus for Black presents “Pieces of a DREAM” Saturday, History Month. Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. and Black History Month has been celebrated Sunday, Feb. 4 at 4 to different GPA standards nationally since 1926 and at Vanderbilt p.m. in Ingram Hall. since the early ’70s. Th e theme of this year’s Tickets cost $6 and can Some attribute discrepancy to low IFC recruitment numbers. program is “Black History is American be purchased at the History.” Sarratt Box Offi ce or at by CHRIS LAWRENCE Th e theme was chosen because “a typical the door. Contributing Reporter misconception is that black history and the Black Cultural Center only pertain to African- MONDAY, FEB. 5 Th e Panhellenic Council raised Americans,” said LaShonda King-Knowles, VSG candidates its required grade point average facility and event coordinator for the BCC. meeting to a 2.5 last semester, causing “I think that everyone is going to benefi t, Any student interested concern among some that the students and faculty alike,” King-Knowles in running for VSG Interfraternity Council should said. “We always hear about Martin Luther senator or school follow suite. King Jr. and Malcolm X. … We are bringing council resident must Panhellenic raised its minimum in new information that hasn’t been attend the mandatory GPA for recruitment from a 2.3 discussed or shown before.” candidates meeting to a 2.5 last semester, while IFC Freshman Madeleine Fentress said she Monday in Sarratt maintains that any potential thinks of literary works, civil rights and 363 at 6 p.m. Contact new member must fi nish his fi rst Martin Luther King Jr. when she thinks of Elizabeth Scott with semester with a 2.3. black history, yet recognizes it as a part of any questions. Some Greek recruits and other her history. students have voiced concern with MASON HENSLEY / The Vanderbilt Hustler “It is the history of my country and people ALL NEXT WEEK this discrepancy. New members of Alpha Chi Omega sorority receive their t-shirts on Bid Day 2007. The Panhellenic Council raised that I live with and interact with,” Fentress Last chance for Sigma Chi pledge Oliver Green the minimum GPA from 2.3 to 2.5 before this year’s rounds; IFC has not made the same change. said. “Even if it’s not my family, it’s still yearbook portraits said he thinks fraternity men apart of my culture.” Yearbook should have to make at least as unlike those governed by IFC. Psi recruitment chair, said he does Afeni Shakur plays an integral role in photographers are high a GPA as sorority women, if Liz Warner, the Panhellenic vice not think the IFC should increase bridging the gap due to her role as a pop returning next week, not higher, because he said when president of recruitment, said its minimum GPA requirement for culture icon and activist, Dobson said. Shakur Feb. 5-9, for their fi nal pledging a fraternity, most pledges’ Panhellenic decided to raise the recruitment reasons. was involved in the infamous 1969 “New visit to take photos for grades drop. minimum GPA this semester at “Fraternity recruitment was York Panther 21” case where 21 members undergraduates for Kappa Kappa Gamma new the consensus of all the sorority down this year, so the minimum of the party were arrested for conspiracy the 2007 yearbook. member Amanda Cline said recruitment chairs, because the GPA should not increase, to bomb several New York establishments. Students must stop women should not be held to a minimum GPA requirement for regardless of what the girls decide She is also the founder of the Tupac Amaru by Sarratt 112 from 9 higher standard than the men. each house was above a 2.5. to do,” Wilson said. “Especially with Shakur Center for the Arts and the Tupac a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. “(Women) shouldn’t have to Th e average GPA for sorority Th e Commons on the horizon, Amaru Shakur Foundation that provides to 6 p.m. Seniors are work harder than any guy would members is a 3.3. we do not need to set any more arts education to young people. encouraged to make to be considered by a Greek Ashley Holmes, the outgoing limitations.” “I think that depending upon the appointments as soon organization,” she said. Panhellenic scholarship chair, said Andy Malgieri, Phi Kappa Psi speaker, (interest) may go from lukewarm as possible because the Th e two councils work she does not understand why girls fraternity president, agreed, saying to very interested,” Dobson said. “I have schedule is fi lling up independently of one another well below the average should go he thinks because “a lot” more seen events like Maya Angelou last year quickly. and therefore decide the GPA through the recruitment process prospective Greeks go through where we had maybe 3,000 people. I have requirement for its chapters if “there were a zero to minimum Panhellenic rush than IFC rush, seen other events draw smaller crowds. separately. In addition, each chapter chance” that a chapter would the Panhellenic rush standards It’s less about his or her race but about the Check out within Panhellenic has a diff erent extend them a bid. should be a “little bit higher to celebrity status, notoriety and perception http://calendar.vanderbilt.edu for more events. GPA requirement for admission, Ryan Wilson, former Phi Kappa control the numbers.” ■ of the person.” ■ ��������� ��������� 2 Friday, February 2, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com

WEATHER compiled by KRISTEN CHMIELEWSKI IN THE KNOW TODAY The news you need — in brief Freshmen last 24 compiled by KRISTEN CHMIELEWSKI WORLD French president retracts statements hours without media concerning Iran nuclear program On Monday French President Jacques Chirac stated that Professor assigns technology moratorium to Mostly Cloudy, 40/26 Iran’s possession of a nuclear weapon would not be “very dangerous,” and that if it is used on Israel, Tehran will be demonstrate effect of technology on students. immediately “razed.” SATURDAY Th e comments were protested domestically by the Socialist Party and criticized internationally. Now the by HARISH KRISHNAMOORTHI With that in mind, it may come as French government is performing damage control by Asst News Editor no surprise that Berger said she began retracting and clarifying the statements made Monday. texting friends, checking e-mail and using Chirac admits he should have paid more attention to his Freshman Jacquie Berger could not Facebook immediately after her media statements made on the record. In a new statement, Chirac envision a world where she was unable moratorium concluded. said the danger lies in the chances of proliferation or an to use her cell phone or access her e-mail While the students cringed at the loss of arms race in the Middle East should Iran build a nuclear until freshman seminar professor Bruce personal connectivity, they did manage to Partly Cloudy, 35/21 bomb. He also admits that Iranian nuclear proliferation Barry gave her no choice. be more productive. would in fact be a danger to the region. As a part of his fi rst-year seminar, “I found that I read quite a bit. I read my SUNDAY Although Teheran denies the development of nuclear Technology, Media, Culture and Society, Sports Illustrated magazine. I wandered weapons, the U.S. and its allies continue accusations. Th e Barry asked students to pick a 24-hour block around the dorms,” said Chip Robie. “Th e Bush administration has said diplomacy was the focus of between Jan. 25 and Jan. 30 and avoid the next day during the free periods, I actually their policy on Iran but has never ruled out attacks on the use of any technology, anything that used studied, which was kind of surprising, country. batteries or could be plugged in. because there was nothing else to do in the Source: AP “It was kind of annoying because my dorm.” Abnormally large baby born in Cancun parents are coming in town and I couldn’t However, Robie said he immediately talk to them on the phone,” Berger said. regretted picking last Th ursday night to At a weight of 14.5 pounds, Antonio Vasconcelos, better “I felt like I got a lot more accomplished start his media moratorium. known as “Super Tonio,” was born on Monday, Jan. 29, via MostlyMostly SunnySunny, 40/29 because I wasn’t “It was frustrating Caesarean section in Cancun, Mexico. worried about my not to check my Antonio’s mother, Teresa Alejandra Cruz, 23, and father, e-mail coming in e-mail because I VUPD CRIME LOG Luis Vasconcelos, 38, said they were proud of the boy. Th e We kind of use it without noticing compiled by KRISTEN CHMIELEWSKI or posting on a would have found family noted that Cruz had given birth seven years ago to a Facebook wall.” the impact, and taking it all away out that I had a quiz, baby girl who weighed 11.46 pounds. Jan. 27, 2007, 8:31 p.m. – Th e class focuses so I went to class a Cancun residents continue to crowd the nursery’s ward really shows students the impact. Offi cers arrested a disorderly on the nature bit unprepared,” he to see baby Super Tonio. Th e baby drinks 5 ounces of milk —Bruce Barry, man who was charged with of media and said. every three hours and measures 22 inches in length Technology, Media, Culture and Society drug and narcotics violations at technology in While professors “We haven’t found any abnormality in the child. Th ere are fi rst-year seminar professor 1211 Medical Center Drive. society, and the may seem some signs of high blood sugar and a slight blood infection, assignment forced students to see the role dependent on modern technology to but that is being controlled so that the child can get on media and technology play in their lives. complete their work, Barry said he with his normal life in a few more days,” said Narciso Perez Jan. 28, 2007, 3:47 a.m. – “It should teach people about how mass enjoyed his experience and became more Bravo, the hospital’s doctor. Offi cers responded to a simple media and technology aff ect society and productive as a result. According to Guiness World Records, the heaviest baby assault and aggravated assault them, and if they can turn it all off , they can “I found it sort of liberating in the sense born to a healthy mother was a boy weighing 22 pounds, 8 between intoxicated students see what it does to them,” said Barry, who that it’s quite peaceful,” he said. “Apart from at the Kappa Alpha house. The ounces in Aversa, Italy, in September 1955. Source: AP also participated in the Media Moratorium using cell phones and computers to get work area director was notifi ed and assignment. “We kind of use it without done, a lot of people use it as an ambient both injured students were NATION noticing the impact, and taking it all away way, like music at home and such. Th is cuts transported to the emergency really shows students the impact.” all the ambient media, so we fi nd ourselves department. Hip-hop crack kingpin Kenneth McGriff Barry found that the loss of the cell phone in much more quiet surroundings.” convicted of 2001 murders was the hardest hitting part of the activity, While Berger may have missed her cell A notorious crack kingpin with ties to the hip-hop as it aff ected students’ ability to maintain phone, she said everyone should be able to Jan. 30, 2007, 12:34 a.m. – industry, Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff was convicted personal connections. experience a media moratorium. Graffi ti vandalism was found Th ursday in a federal death penalty case for paying $50,000 “Some get more work done or do However, Robie noted that although he on the exterior walls of the to have two rivals shot and killed in 2001. something they haven’t done in awhile, but survived his media-free day, he will not be Baer Building. The suspect is Th e jury deliberated for fi ve days and found McGriff guilty what it most aff ects is their connectivity doing it again anytime soon. unknown, and the case remains of murder conspiracy and drug dealing. He was acquitted with other humans,” he said. “Th is seems “We are dependent on the technology, active. on lesser drug and weapons charges. to drive them.” and you can’t live without it,” he said. ■ Check out http://police.vanderbilt.edu/ When little-known rapper E-Money Bags gunned down crimelog.htm for complete listings. one of McGriff ’s friends in a 1999 dispute, the defendant allegedly paid a hit team to retaliate against the rapper and SERVICE GUIDE other individuals involved. The Vanderbilt Hustler (ISSN “When Supreme gets into a fi ght with somebody, he 0042-2517), the student newspa- doesn’t go to the cops and he doesn’t hire a lawyer. He hires per of Vanderbilt University, is pub- a hit team to assassinate them, to blow them away, so that lished every Monday, Wednesday their moms can barely recognize them when they go down and Friday during the academic year except for during exam peri- to the morgue,” prosecutor Carolyn Pokorney said during ods and vacations. The paper is not closing arguments. printed during summer break. Th e defense told jurors that both victims were known The Vanderbilt Hustler allocates thugs who were armed when killed. It also alleged that one issue of the newspaper to each student and is available at the government prosecution had built its case upon false various points on campus for free. testimony of admitted criminals hoping to see their prison Additional copies are $.50 each. time reduced. The Vanderbilt Hustler is a Source: AP division of Vanderbilt Student Communications, Inc. Copyright © 2004 Vanderbilt Student Com- CAMPUS munications. 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by SYDNEY WILMER Senior Reporter

Vanderbilt’s Dance and Performance Company Rhythm & Roots will present its annual performance this weekend at the Ingram Performing Arts Center at Blair. The performance, entitled “Pieces of a DREAM,” will feature skits, music and a variety of jazz, hip-hop and TYLER HAGEN / The Vanderbilt Hustler Freshmen Clark Ramey, Jonathan Payne and Malcolm White celebrate an excellent first-half performance in the men’s basketball game at a viewing party in the Student Life Center Wednesday ballet dances. night. The Commodores unraveled in the second half and lost a close one, 74-64. “We wrote all the skits and choreographed all of our performances,” said first-year Peabody graduate student and drama chair Erin Shepherd. “Specifically with this Super Bowl-themed Recfest held today show, we want to portray how everyone’s life journey is connected in some way.” by KRISTEN CHMIELEWSKI toss, putt-putt golf, bean bags and fun, fun,” said Assistant Director of Rhythm & Roots will perform two shows this weekend: Asst News Editor treasure hunt. Campus Recreation Todd Suttles. the first at 7 p.m. on Saturday and the next at 4 p.m. on Prizes for the activities include Often singing and playing guitar Sunday. Today from 4 to 11 p.m. the Student recreation center t-shirts, yo-yos and himself, Todd said the camaraderie Shepherd, who has performed with the company Recreation Center hosts its Super staplers. There will also be raffle with between the students is what really since her freshman year, said her experiences with the Bowl-themed semester event, Recfest, three iPods handed out at 6, 8 and makes for an exciting evening. program have been self-reflective. offering students more than just their 10 p.m. All students entering the The Recfest is open to the entire “I think it is amazing to be able to send a message average workout. facility may receive a free raffle ticket, Vanderbilt community, in what Suttles through dance,” she said. “Every show has made me Pizza will arrive every half hour however the winner must be present and Hirt call “true recreation.” grow as a person. It is simply a life-changing experience. and a Pepsi-product soda fountain, upon giveaway. “Our doors are open, and we I will sincerely miss it when I graduate.” popcorn and fruit will also be available Student Recreation Director advertise and try to encourage staff as The organization will hold auditions for next year’s throughout the evening. Former Samuel Hirt said the event always much as we can,” Hirt said. cast later this spring. Shepherd said one of the strongest Vanderbilt students Bobby Hamrick tries to feature a variety of games and Members of the Vanderbilt traits a prospective member can posses is originality. and Matt Belsante and the Southern activities. community are allowed to sponsor “Bring your individuality to the stage,” Shepherd said. rock band Two Dogs Rose will perform “I would say that there would be friends and family as guests for a $5 “We are not looking for people that fit a mold. We are at the event. more participation this year than any day pass. looking for people who will break the mold.” In the past few weeks, students other year in the past,” he said. Hirt said the recreation center at “I plan on attending the performance this weekend,” signed up for various organized One of the most popular activities is Vanderbilt is a standout among other said freshman and Momentum member Kelli Sims. “I competitions including indoor soccer, the extreme dodgeball competition. universities. am a dancer, so I am interested in all different forms of three-on-three basketball, karaoke, Extreme dodgeball differs from “You could probably count on two dance. Being that Vanderbilt has a small dance space, we seven-on-seven extreme dodgeball, regular dodgeball, because it is held hands the amount of purely student share our studio space with Vibe and Rhythm and Roots. table tennis, rock wall climbing, in an enclosed racquetball court. centers,” he said. I am interested to see what they have been working on.“ squash, racquetball and, new this “It creates a better atmosphere Average students usually rank Sims said experiencing dance from the audience year, indoor football. than a regular dodgeball court,” below the athletic teams, sports clubs perspective is important to her. Diggs said the event will also feature said Assistant Director of Student and other organizations that typically “As much as I enjoy dancing, I appreciate watching video games and electronics such as Recreation Calvin Diggs. “And, to crowd out students from recreation performances just as much, so I’m excited to go,” said Dance Dance Revolution, GoldenTee, date, no serious injuries have been centers at other universities. 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LAUREN FONDRIEST / The Vanderbilt Hustler Conductor Thomas Verrier leads the Vanderbilt Wind Symphony in “An American Triptych” at Ingram Hall Thursday night. The event also featured the Vanderbilt Chamber Orchestra. Applications for annual Sororities collect prom Magnolia Awards available Over 15 honors recognize diverse contributions of undergraduates community. attire for local students by HARISH KRISHNAMOORTHI by NIKKI BOGOPOLSKAYA “I think all girls remember watching Asst News Editor Contributing Reporter movies and TV shows about prom, and we can’t wait until it’s our turn to get all Applications are currently out for the annual Magnolia Awards, sponsored by the Office “Every girl grows up dreaming of her dressed up and go,” Laughlin said. “The of the Dean of Students. The prizes award up to $5,000 and recognize undergraduates prom.” idea of someone missing out on such a for community service, leadership and scholarship. This sentiment is the inspiration for Julia landmark because they can’t afford a dress Over 15 different awards are given, with some requiring a faculty nomination, Laughlin, Alpha Delta Pi philanthropy seems really unfair. It may seem trivial to others requiring a faculty reference and still others that make the application process benefits chair, and her fellow sisters’ be collecting formal wear for a high school, simpler. philanthropic project, the Cinderella but prom is something that all girls deserve “There is such a wide array of awards to apply for, from participation in intramural Project. to experience and enjoy.” sports to diversity issues,” said Neil Jamerson, a program coordinator in the Office of The Cinderella Project is an event set up by In the past, ADPi has collected formal Leadership Development and Intercultural Affairs. “There is such a wide range that we Alpha Delta Pi in collaboration with Alpha wear to donate to a camp for terminally ill want to inform as many people as possible.” Kappa Alpha to benefit women at Antioch children. This year, the members of ADPi Students must turn in applications by 5 p.m. on Feb. 9, and award winners are invited High School. Members of both sororities changed the program to benefit a location to the awards ceremony in April. donate dresses, bags, shoes, earrings and closer to the Vanderbilt campus. Jamerson said the awards ceremony is a formal event that brings winners together gift certificates toward the project. “Our goal is to send every girl who comes to with administrators and award sponsors On Feb. 23 the sisters will deliver the our event home with something,” Laughlin “Some awards are in honor of people, and we invite the people and the families items to Antioch High School. With an said. “I think that this project has been such who made the original gift possible so they can meet the winners,” Jamerson said. “We optional donation of $5, to be given to a success, … but without the help of all my also invite other dignitaries from campus, such as Chancellor Gordon Gee and Mark ADPi’s national philanthropy, the Ronald sisters and the Vanderbilt community, (it) Bandas. Each award is announced and each winner is given a plaque and a check for McDonald House, the young women of wouldn’t have gone anywhere.” their prize.” Antioch will be able to select something to Donations will be accepted at the ADPi For more information, visit www.vanderbilt.edu/leadership/magnolia.html. ■ take home from the many donations. house up to Feb. 23. ■

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ChinaProg3.75Wx6H_2007.indd 1 9/14/06 9:01:57 AM www.insidevandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Friday, February 2, 2007 5 Turning the Pages Activists, scholars debate initiative brings abortion in law school forum by CHRISTINE BROWN It featured four prominent people who are involved in historical medical Contributing Reporter issues about abortion rights: Clarke Forsythe of Americans United for Life, Louise Melling of the American Civil The Vanderbilt Law School held a panel discussion Liberties Union, Nancy Dallavalle of Fairfield University Thursday about women’s reproductive rights. About and Dr. Frank Boehm of Vanderbilt’s School of Medicine. books online 100 people attended from Vanderbilt’s law, medical “As one of the vice presidents of the College and nursing schools, as well as several Vanderbilt Republicans, we’re here to support the pro-life position,” undergraduates. Nashville mayoral candidate David said junior Chris Donnelly. “I’ve heard Mr. Forsyth speak Briley also attended the event. before, and he’s a very articulate advocate for the pro-life Biomedical library working to “In this campaign for mayor one of the most important movement.” things for me is to reach out to the entire community The conflicting opinions of the panelists featured and support the different issues. Having been raised by a brought to light moral concerns that arise from the issue make first book available on single mom, this is an issue that is very important to me,” of abortion and the traumatizing risks women take to get Web site by June 2007. Briley said. an abortion. ■

by ELLIE ATKINS Staff Reporter Senate votes to raise minimum wage

The Eskind Biomedical Library plans to implement new technology with the help of the National Library to $7.25 an hour over two years of Medicine that will bring some historical medical collections online, making Vanderbilt the first academic institution to do so. Taneya Koonce, one of the project coordinators, said they hope to have the first book available by June 2007. From there, it will be an ongoing process to bring the entire collection online. “I think this is the best historical book collection on campus,” said Mary Teloh, coordinator of the historical collection, noting that it is also one of the premier medical history collections in the South. Inspired by a similar initiative that began at the British Library, the National Library of Medicine’s Turning the I think this is the best Pages project aims to historical book collection preserve and increase the availability of on campus. historical collections. —Mary Teloh, Teloh said Historical Collection Coordinator undergraduate students regularly study at the biomedical library but do not utilize many of its resources. “(The students) don’t know about (the historical collection) unless their professors tell them,” she said. “We want the undergraduate students to be aware of this wonderful collection so that they can use it in their coursework.” Although students were previously required to make an appointment to view these books, the collections will now be available to free of charge on the Eskind Biomedical Library Web site. “I didn’t know that we had such easy access to these collections. Now that I know, I’ll be much more inclined to use them, especially since they’re online,” said MANUEL BALCE CENETA / AP Photo sophomore Melody Bishara, who plans to become a nurse Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, accompanied by Sens. Barack Obama and Max Baucus, reacts to passage of the Minimum Wage Bill on Capitol Hill Thursday. The Senate voted to boost the federal minimum wage by $2.10 to $7.25 an hour over two years, but packaged the increase with tax cuts for small businesses and higher taxes for many $1 million-plus executives. practitioner. ■

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���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Friday, February 2, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com OPINIONOPINION THE OUR VIEW COLUMN VANDERBILT Controlling HUSTLER IFC should increase GPA requirement Editorial Board The Panhellenic Council made a good decision average Panhellenic organization is far larger than relationships GLENNA DEROY when it raised the minimum GPA for recruitment the average IFC counterpart. Editor-in-Chief from 2.3 to 2.5. We attend an increasingly An argument that has not been made, but one harm all ALLISON SMITH competitive university, and as Vanderbilt admits that we foresee, is that the average Greek’s male ever greater numbers of outstanding students the GPA is lower than that of the average Greek female, News Editor minimal requirements should be raised to reflect and that it is not fair to hold young fraternity men CEAF LEWIS it. to the same standard as those who consistently involved Opinion Editor Therefore, it will be puzzling and a little disturbing outperform them are held. Again, this argument if the Interfraternity Council does not follow suit. is superficially sound, as it is undeniable that ANDREW SOLOMON JARRED AMATO Fraternity representatives have expressed many a grade disparity exists, but why is this grade Columnist Sports Editor concerns about the effects of a higher minimum disparity something we must tolerate, much less standard, ranging from worries about recruitment encourage? I was talking with a friend of mine DARCY NEWELL after the arrival of The Commons to the greater Far from increasing the competitiveness of IFC earlier this week when she told me Life Editor number of prospective Greeks seeking bids from houses, a stagnant GPA requirement establishes something rather disturbing. The subject NICOLE FLOYD Panhellenic organizations as opposed to IFC fraternities as being innately less intelligent and less gradually turned to relationships, an Focus Editor houses. selective than sororities. And this may be true; for all area in which my cumulative experience These concerns seem neither well thought-out of its flaws Panhellenic spends a staggering amount probably qualifies me to write a how- nor worthy. It could certainly be argued that a house of time protecting its reputation, and its standards to on not just burning bridges, but STAFF that cannot survive the arrival of The Commons will continue to increase in the future, whereas destroying them irrevocably beyond News Editor is a house unsuited for the Vanderbilt of the 21st IFC seems relatively less interested promoting the repair. It’s my gift. Allison Smith century, and standards should not be maintained at manifold benefits and massive potential of fraternity “Amy” told me the story of an a low level simply to allow uncompetitive houses to life. This gap between the two organizations will only acquaintance of hers whose boyfriend Asst. News Editors eke out a meager existence into the distant future. grow in the future, and if IFC is to maintain its stature would not let her play beer pong. I was Eve Attermann The argument that more Greeks attend Panhellenic on campus its standards must keep pace with those struck speechless. Kristen Chmielewski Harish Krishnamoorthi rush does not exactly hold water either, as the of Vanderbilt’s students. “Are you serious?” “Yeah, he really won’t let her play.” Opinion Editor “I don’t believe a word you’re saying.” Ceaf Lewis “No, I’m serious! Every once in a while he lets her throw a ball, but that’s about it.” Sports Editor Jarred Amato This was not even registering to me. I am used to being destroyed by girls Life Editor at the beer pong table. Not only is this Darcy Newell guy denying his girlfriend her God- given right to get soused, but he is also Asst. Life Editor Cappi Williamson neglecting potential talent. This cannot stand. Focus Editor Writer’s note: Before I go on, allow Nicole Floyd me to state that drinking games are prohibited on campus, and The Hustler Asst. Focus Editor Sydney Wilmer does not endorse such wanton and portentous debauchery. As you read Supervising Copy Editors this, I’m probably boarded up in my Sara Gast room waiting for VUPD to break down Elizabeth Middlebrooks my door, perform a cavity search and Copy Editors escort me to my alcohol assessment. Emily Agostino Send flowers. Medora Brown I pressed Amy for more. Cory Cox “What else does he not let her do? Ashley Evans Does she need his permission to go to Garrett Faulkner Keegan Gabel the bathroom?” Jessica Pack “I don’t really know; I didn’t ask her. Amy Roebuck All I ever see her do in her room is read Martiez Sanders Cosmo and straighten her hair.” “Ooh, exciting. Sounds like a great Senior Reporters Andrew Barge trophy wife training program.” Christina England Beeler—MCT Will Gibbons Please see SOLOMON, page 7 Andrew Hard Sydney Wilmer COLUMN Marketing Director George Fischer Advertising Manager U.S. has reached a crossroads in Latin America David Fotouhi Advertising Staff THE FORUM of the socialist state and achieving and policies in Venezuela and just as every American leader has since Angela Booker economic independence from the U.S. abroad remain controversial, but it is the 1823 Monroe Doctrine warned Justin Gonzales Group Columnist Venezuela’s vast oil reserves increase undisputed that he has contributed Europeans away from American affairs. Emily Lineberger its potential to meet these goals. to a growing vision of democratic However, that was soon forgotten, Two days ago, the man who shares While the White House claims socialism and anti-imperialism in and now many are saying that the Art Director Matt Radford cigars with Fidel Castro and called this progress is dangerous, positive Latin America. In the past two years, 12 Bush administration has “lost” Latin President Bush “el diablo” in front of aspects of Chavez’s government exist. countries held presidential elections America. The White House, however, Designers the United Nations was granted the Chavez has been elected on a platform that left more than half of Latin prioritizes the Roosevelt Corollary: Cassie Edwards power of rule by decree for the next promising to aid Venezuela’s poor, America with leftist governments. the idea that the Monroe Doctrine Laura Kim 18 months of his presidency. which constitute the majority of the We should hardly be surprised. After qualified the U.S. to exert its own Hunter Kinsella Elizabeth Middlebrooks “Viva Socialismo!” could be heard population. His “Bolivarian Missions” overthrowing and deflating about muscle to control and the region. Katie Quille in the capital city of Venezuela as attempted to combat disease, hunger 40 Latin American governments in So what are we to do? Should the lawmakers voted unanimously to and other social ailments. According the 20th century, the United States United States start thinking about VSC Photo Manager grant further power to its charismatic, to contested Venezuelan government should be aware that its standing intervening in the region once again? Mason Hensley controversial and markedly anti- figures, Chavez’s terms have seen with its neighbors is at its worst level Our conclusion is by no means a Asst Photo Managers American President, Hugo Chavez. unemployment drop 7.7 percent, in the past several decades. In today’s complete solution, but we have Mark Beneke Amidst a controversial war in the inflation decline from 30 percent to world where change is the only reached a consensus. As long as the Lauren Fondriest Middle East, and while our politicians 14.4 percent, and the economy grow constant, it does not make sense for United States continues resisting the jockey for power in Washington, 9.3 percent in 2005. our government to resist openness opinions and wishes of other sovereign Senior Photographers our Mayfield lodge, The Forum, It is also notable that Chavez began to new diplomatic approaches. nations and their governments, it Tyler Hagen Kelly Hocutt diverted its attention to discuss a program in 2005 to provide heating Nor should it assume that similar would be in our best interest to try not the state of Latin America. We have fuel at 40 percent below wholesale approaches taken to diplomacy to interfere at this time. VSC Director concluded that the United States’ market price for low-income residents with the Middle East might produce After all, if democracy is the best form Chris Carroll history with these countries reflects in several areas of the United States, different results. It should not of government for a society, it must a thought-provoking if not alarming such as 70,000 apartments in New York surprise us when we see presidents of be left to the people of that society to Asst. VSC Director Jeff Breaux resemblance to our country’s current and several remote villages in Alaska. Latin American countries consulting demand it. If Latin America can teach us approach to international affairs. Likewise, after Hurricane Katrina with presidents of countries like anything, it should be that democratic Asst. VSC Director The flamboyant and twice re- devastated the Gulf Coast, the Chavez Iran, whose government has been ends require democratic means. Paige Clancy elected Chavez has no reservations administration was the first foreign repeatedly overthrown by American condemning U.S. policies, all the while government to offer help. The White orchestrated coups. —“The Forum” is the collective enacting a “Bolivarian Revolution” House, however, refused the aid. President Bush declared Latin voice of Mayfield 10, a living/learning with the goal of increasing the reach It is clear that Chavez’s reforms America a priority upon taking office, lodge.

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SOLOMON: Sustainable relationships “Why is it that when you put your clothes in the dryer and after 60 minutes (and $1) they still aren’t dry, they force you to dry them depend on mutual trust again? More profits for the Vanderbilt housing monopoly?” From SOLOMON, page 6 “If you had a car towed from in front of the Phi Psi house because “I know a lot of girls like that. Their And it’s not just men; women can be half of it was behind the sign, you are extremely rude and boyfriends won’t let them go certain places controlling as well. We all know at least inconsiderate. Then again I forgot that you’re better than me or talk to certain people. It’s crazy” one or two guys who always have to turn Michael Jackson is crazy. Matthew in early because their girlfriends will get because you’re in a frat, so you can do whatever you want.” Lesko is crazy. This is stupid. Now I’m no pissed if they come home late. A friend What is on your mind? relationship counselor, and Dr. Phil has of mine back home is wound so tight he “Why oh why, Salad Toss, did you change your Caesar dressing, and not as of yet returned any of my phone doesn’t even come to bars with us anymore The Rant is your place to calls, but it would seem to me that if you because his girlfriend will yell at him if he when is the old, superior Caesar dressing returning?” want to invest in a meaningful, mature does. It’s people like this that I pray one day anonymously sound off on human relationship, you would allow the end up working maintenance at the sewage “Why are there no doors on the stalls in the men’s bathroom in other person the freedom to make their treatment plant. any issue you want. Send in Rand? We aren’t doing heroin in there. We’re only trying to use own decisions. Telling your significant I know I’m flying in the face of generations your rants to with the subject other what they can and cannot do does of social conservatism and Southern ideals the facilities without giving our buddy a full frontal.” not lend itself to a sustainable relationship. by wildly suggesting men and women “Rant” to: Just because you are insecure does not should be equals in a relationship. And I mean you have the right to take out your also realize that on a campus like this, that opinion@vanderbilthustler. “Could people please SHUT UP and stop gossiping in the second insecurities on the person you care about. kind of thinking could get a man killed. com floor Towers study rooms? Some of us are trying to READ!!! That’s Of course there are limits. I’m not saying But I think that if you let your girlfriend or why it’s called a ‘STUDY ROOM.’” you should encourage your significant boyfriend follow her (or his) heart instead other to go out and sleep with other people of a set of rules, you would be amazed at because it’s their choice. All I am saying is the love you’d receive in return. “McNish didn’t win because we can’t elect a president with that denying someone the ability to make braces.” everyday decisions on her own is as stupid —Andrew Solomon is a senior in the Compiled by Ceaf Lewis as Tom Cruise at a Scientology convention. School of Engineering.

COLUMN Commercialism lends Super Bowl a unique charm SCOTT GREER desired method to promote a product. After an ad for a local restaurant, concert or fans discuss the halftime show. Whether Columnist all, they have paid millions of dollars for that upcoming event. As we all know, The their team is the Colts, the Bears or neither, brief airtime. However, we as consumers Hustler received money from someone to most people seem to have a reason to During the commercial breaks of Super have the power to acknowledge superficial promote that restaurant in this newspaper. watch. Bowl XLI, each 30-second spot will cost and dishonest aspects of certain ads. The formula is flawless: The Hustler gets Though many people will watch the game about $2.6 million. At nearly $90,000 per For example, when flipping through money, and the company gets exposure. because of the commercials, I will watch second, CBS has demanded the highest channels at 3 a.m. one night, I stumbled The same is true for CBS and the companies the commercials because of the game. amount in the history of the event. The upon an infomercial for “miracle spring buying 30-second spots for the Super Bowl. Either way, all I ask is that you view the Super Bowl has clearly become more of a water.” Just before I started rolling on the In the end, no one loses until the consumer ads as pure entertainment. With that being media spectacle than a football game, but floor laughing, the “trustworthy” reverend is duped into buying something useless. said, I hope you think twice when you find it allows us to realize the significance and on TV assured me the water would bring Some have criticized the Super Bowl for yourself buying a case of Miller Lite after inevitability of advertising. endless joy to my life. The people deceived being too closely associated with media and seeing a “man law” commercial. We can If you walk around campus, you see a by such ads are those unwilling to recognize advertising, but I think the commercialism still watch the commercials without letting countless number of ads for upcoming the company’s ultimate concern for money. gives this event its unique charm. As the the advertisers win. We are the consumers, events at Vanderbilt. Unlike traditional ads, Ethics aside, the obvious goal of advertising only championship game that brings such and everything ultimately depends on us. these posters serve as a way of informing is to convince people to purchase the a wide audience to the TV, the Super Bowl In the meantime, I’m going to grab an ice the school community. The upcoming product in question, even if that product is has become an American tradition that cold Diet Pepsi and call GEICO to save 15 Super Bowl commercials, however, have miracle water. almost seems like a national holiday. For percent on my car insurance. been strategically designed to target and Many people consider advertising to two weeks straight, everyone’s mind is on perhaps to manipulate a mass audience. be repetitive and obnoxious, but it is an the game: Vegas bookies discuss the odds, —Scott Greer is a sophomore in the College While some may criticize such techniques, inevitable part of our society. For example, advertisers discuss the commercials, sports of Arts and Science. I think companies have the right to use any somewhere near this article is probably fans discuss the final score, and non-sports

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Vanderbilt to beat Saturday 6 p.m. CT by WILLIAM GIBBONS Memorial Gym Senior Sports Reporter Dores While no game in early February is a “must- It served as a wake-up call of sorts. by ANDREW BARGE win,” few would argue In an 85-73 loss to Georgia three Sports Reporter that Saturday’s contest weeks ago, Vanderbilt allowed 55.2 between Georgia and percent shooting. Th at performance After a strong fi rst half, the No. Vanderbilt is not huge seems to have triggered a recurring 24 Commodores were reminded for both teams. Tied for theme. Look no further than why the Gators are the No. 1 team third in the SEC East at the postgame comments made in the country. 5-3, the winner will put after some of Vanderbilt’s recent Florida (20-2, 7-0 Southeastern itself in great shape. victories. Conference) quickly overcame an Georgia beat the Dores “We harped on defense all week 11-point halftime defi cit to defeat in January in Athens, so and felt that (our defense) let us Vanderbilt (15-7, 5-3 SEC) 74-64 expect Vandy to return down at Georgia,” said Shan Foster in Gainesville Wednesday night. the favor here. after the 94-73 win over Alabama. “Every time I watch them, they Prediction: Vanderbilt “Th e only way you win on the road always make their strongest runs 76, Georgia 73 is by guarding the snot out of people,” in the fi rst four or fi ve minutes said coach Kevin Stallings following of the second half,” said senior Men’s Basketball the 72-67 win at Kentucky. Derrick Byars. “Unfortunately, Providence at No. 15 “Our defensive awareness was everything went wrong for us and Marquette really good. We got to where we everything went well for them in Saturday needed to get on Glen Davis,” the second half. Th at is why they 1 p.m. CT Stallings said after the Commodores’ are as good as they are.” ESPNU 64-53 win at LSU. Vanderbilt, which saw its four- Providence is one of Since the defeat in Athens, game winning streak come to an those classic bubble Vanderbilt has allowed just 41.6 end, started off the game with teams, while Marquette percent shooting in fi ve games. hot shooting and solid defense. is playing for a better In a crucial matchup against the Th e Gators, who have the SEC’s seed. The Friars beat Bulldogs, the Commodores know top scoring off ense, shot just 29 the Eagles earlier in they will have to defend well to win. percent in the fi rst half as the conference play but “Last time we played them, we Commodores went in the locker will have a much didn’t play good defense,” said room with a 41-30 lead. harder time doing it point guard Alex Gordon. “We want “Give Vanderbilt a lot of credit,” again on the road. Still, to come out, play good defense said Florida coach Billy Donovan. I like PC in the upset. and overwhelm them on our home “Th ey are a strong, physical team. Prediction: Providence court.” I thought they came out in the 72, Marquette 66 Georgia has four players in double fi rst half and played exceptional fi gures. Takais Brown leads the way defense.” Men’s Basketball with 14.4 points per game, while However, Florida began the Tennessee at No. 1 Mike Mercer (13.7 ppg), Levi Stukes second half on a 14-0 run, Florida (12.3 ppg) and Sundiata Gaines (10.3 highlighted by a double-technical Saturday ppg) also make solid contributions. foul from the Commodore bench. At Georgia, Stukes was the thorn in PHIL SANDLIN / AP Photo Vanderbilt assistant coach King 2 p.m. CT Vanderbilt’s Shan Foster attempts a jumper as Florida’s Corey Brewer contests in the Gators’ 74-64 victory Wednesday night. Tennessee is coming Vanderbilt’s side, scoring 23 points; Rice received an ejection while off a victory over Billy Humphrey also came off the Florida guard Taurean Green hit Georgia, while Florida bench to score 17 points. very good team. Coach Stallings is well and it’s as an important a game three of four free throws and a 3- is looking to run the “Th ey’re not doing a lot of things doing a fantastic job with them this as we’ve had on our schedule this pointer on the same possession. table in conference diff erently, nor are we,” Stallings said. year. Th ey off er a challenge for us.” year.” Florida never let Vandy back in it. play. The Vols need to “You get to this point of the season Much like Vanderbilt with its 74- Important games, however, are “(Florida) started making a run, get on a roll, but like and it’s a matter of execution. Th ey’re 64 loss to Florida on Wednesday, what any basketball team wants to and we made some ill-advised every other team in the not a hard team to prepare for, but Georgia is coming off a tough 82-71 be part of in the months of February shots in the second half,” said league, they should they’re a very hard team to play.” loss at Tennessee. Both teams are 5- and, most importantly, March. Th is coach Kevin Stallings. “We did a have trouble matching Stuck in the cellar for the past 3 in the SEC and tied for third place Vanderbilt squad is thrilled to have good job in the fi rst half of getting up with the Gators. several years, Georgia is much in the rugged Eastern division. Given the opportunity to play meaningful the ball to the goal. Th ey pressed Prediction: Florida 85, improved this season. At 13-7, the all the circumstances, it is clear that games in the second half of the us, which really worked to our Tennessee 76 Bulldogs have their sights set on both teams will come out highly conference schedule. advantage because we were able the NCAA Tournament. Still, coach motivated. “It’s nice to be playing in important to get through the press and make Men’s Basketball Dennis Felton knows his team still “I told the team last night after the games, though, because a couple shots at the other end. Th ey didn’t No. 9 Oregon at USC has much work to do. game I was only going to say it once, months ago, I’m not sure a lot of press us at all in the second half. Saturday “It’ll be another tough league but this is a very, very big game for people thought we would be playing in Th ey played very good half-court 2:30 p.m. CT matchup,” he said. “Vanderbilt is a us,” Stallings said. “We’ve got to play important games,” Stallings said. ■ defense, and when they turn it up, The Ducks make they are hard to play.” their diffi cult trip to Stallings summed up the game VANDERBILT HUSTLER: You guys aren’t into moral victories, California this week. friday when he said, “We played a little but what can you take away from Wednesday’s loss at After playing UCLA better than they did for 20 minutes, Florida? conversation DERRICK BYARS and they played quite a bit better Thursday, Oregon plays DERRICK BYARS: Our bench played outstanding — that’s at USC Saturday. The Derrick Byars, the second leading scorer in the Southeastern than we did for 20 minutes.” something we can try to build off of. We’re gonna learn Trojans are a surprise Conference and one of college basketball’s hottest players, took Th e Commodores switched from it and look at some fi lm. contender for the Pac- some time to talk to The Vanderbilt Hustler. from the man-to-man defense to a zone in the second half, hoping 10 title. VH: Favorite movie? Prediction: Oregon 78, to contain the dangerous Gator DB: “Carlito’s Way.” USC 74 frontcourt. Florida’s answer to this change was senior guard Lee VH: What impressed you most about Florida? Humphrey, who hit three straight Women’s Basketball DB: That championship instinct they had. They turned it up in the second half. Rarely are teams shots from beyond the arc. As a Alabama at No. 15 going make that type of run when they’re down 11. That run just impressed me. Vanderbilt team, the Gators shot 72 percent Sunday VH: How important is it to bounce back against Georgia? in the second half. 2 p.m. DB: It’s extremely important. We look at this game — some people bill it as a “must-win game” “A lot can happen in 20 minutes, — we defi nitely look at it as a game that’s as important as any game of the season to date … We Riding high after Dee so we started really making want to move up in the standings as we approach the second half of the SEC season. Davis’ layup in the fi nal sure every possession counted,” Humphrey said. “Just go out, seconds gave them a VH: What will you guys have to do to win on Saturday? possession-by-possession, and one-point victory over DB: Exceed their intensity and just lock down on defense. Kentucky, the No. 15 start knocking the lead down.” VH: As a senior, how has your game elevated? Commodores look Once Vandy switched back to DB: It’s just a lot of urgency. I don’t go out there approaching the game as I need to put up (certain for their third straight the man-to-man, the two-headed numbers) or do (certain things). I just go out there saying, “I need to play as hard as I can.” If I do win when they host monster of Joakim Noah and Al that, then it will probably equate to some good things for us. Alabama. Horford took over. Derrick Byars scored a game high Prediction: Vanderbilt VH: Your name has come up in SEC Player of the Year conversation. How pleased are you with your 21 points for the Commodores, 74, Alabama 68 overall performance? including two thundering dunks DB: I don’t know what sources are saying that, plus it’s too early to be thinking of something like that silenced the Florida home Super Bowl that, but I’m pleased with it. I’m more pleased that it’s leading to victories for us. That’s most crowd. Senior Dan Cage, who Indianapolis vs. important. I’m just trying to get this team to the Dance. Chicago had put up double fi gures in 12 Sunday VH: Song playing on your iPod? straight games, managed just four 5:30 p.m. CT DB: Ciara, “Promise (remix).” points as the team combined to shoot three-for-18 from 3-point CBS VH: What you like to do outside of basketball? range. This should be a DB: Listen to music and draw. close game, but the “Our guys that needed to shoot VH: Player who talks the most trash in the SEC? Chicago defense will the ball well for us did not shoot DB: Either Joakim Noah or Corey Brewer. ultimately prevent the ball well for us,” Stallings said. “Aside from Derrick, we did not Peyton “Cut That VH: Do you talk trash with them? have a whole lot going off ensively, Meat” Manning from DB: I was talking back a little bit. I just try to keep it low-key. winning his fi rst-ever and I was disappointed to see VH: What are your goals, both short- and long-term, on the basketball side of things? title. us miss those free throws in the DB: Short-term, defi nitely get to the Dance. That’s always been my dream. Long-term, I’m setting Prediction: Bears 24, second half. But, this is a tough my sights as high as I can, and whatever comes from it will come. Colts 20 environment and a great team that we played. Th is will certainly be a VH: Do you imagine yourself in the NBA, or will you wait for the season to end to think about that? learning experience for us.” ■ OVERALL RECORD:29-21 DB: Obviously I think I can, but I’m not thinking about it right now. I’m thinking about the NCAA Tournament. www.insidevandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Friday, February 2, 2007 9 Davis’ layup lifts Dores past Cats SEC STANDINGS MEN’S OVERALL CONF. Point guard scores with less than two seconds remaining. EAST

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Dee Davis made a driving layup Florida 20-2 7-0 with less than two seconds left in the game, lifting No. 15 Vanderbilt to a 63- 62 victory over Kentucky on Th ursday Kentucky 16-5 5-2 night. Christina Wirth scored 14 points and Carla Th omas added 11 to help the Commodores (18-4, 5-3 Southeastern Conference) win their 11th straight Georgia 13-7 5-3 against Kentucky. “It all happened so fast. Th ey scored and they were pumped. We knew we VVanderbiltanderbilt 15-7 5-3 had to win this game,” Davis said. “I knew that when we came down the court that the ball was coming to me.” TennesseeTennessee 15-7 3-4 Th e Wildcats, seeking their fi rst win against a ranked team since beating then-No. 25 Florida in the quarterfi nals of the SEC tournament South Carolina 12-8 2-5 last season, have lost fi ve of six. WEST Kentucky took a 62-61 lead when Amani Franklin scored inside with 11 seconds left. Vanderbilt called timeout with less than seven seconds to go. AuburnAuburn 14-9 4-4 “I was debating about which play to run,” said Vanderbilt coach Melanie Balcomb. “I did not know whether to go high-low with Christina and Carla ArkansasArkansas 14-7 3-4 or to drive to the basket with Dee. Th e less passes we would have to make, the better.” Davis delivered. Following the Alabama 16-5 3-4 timeout, Davis proceeded to score on a driving layup with less than two ticks on the clock. Ole MissMiss 14-8 3-5 “I had a lot of confi dence in Dee. Every time she drove during the game, she either scored or got fouled,” Balcomb said. LSU 13-8 2-5 After Davis scored, the Commodres picked off Jennifer Humphrey’s JAMES CRISP / AP Photo inbounds pass to preserve the win. Vanderbilt point guard Dee Davis tries to score against Kentucky’s Chante Bowman in the Commodores’ 63-62 victory Thursday at Humphrey led the Wildcats with 16 Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Davis’ driving layup with less than two seconds left gave Vanderbilt the victory. Miss.Miss. StateState 11-9 2-5 points, and Nastassia Alcius matched a season high with 14. 52 seconds before halftime to cut the game by both teams. Both squads Vanderbilt fans will get their first look at the Vanderbilt scored the fi rst nine Commodores’ lead to 31-30 at the played well and took care of the points of the game and led by nine in break. basketball,” Balcomb said. “It was a Commodore baseball squad on Saturday in the the second half, too. Th e Commodores, who lead the clean game, which probably is why it second annual Alumni Game. Kentucky went on a 10-2 spurt to nation in 3-point fi eld-goal percentage, was a good game.” tie the score at 25. Vanderbilt went shot just three-of-nine from behind Th e Commodores return home to The contest is scheduled to begin at noon at ahead 31-28 when Th omas scored the arc. face Alabama this Sunday at 2 p.m. in Hawkins Field. on1HUT a layup,RPCG 1873_VU but Alcius 1/9/07 hit a4:55 jumper PM Page “Tonight1 (Black was plate) a very hard-fought Memorial Gym. ■

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photo provided Knoxville-based band Garage Deluxe proves once again that Southern rock didn’t die with that infamous Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash. The show is at hip East Nashville bar The 5 Spot.

SATURDAY 2/3 If you didn’t get enough of ’70s-style rock on Friday, hit up Mercy Lounge tonight to see Eclipse, a Pink Floyd tribute band. The show starts at 9:30 p.m. and is $5 for 21+ and $8 for 18+.

SUNDAY 2/4 Today is the Super Bowl! DANIEL OCHOA DE OLZA / AP Photo Watch the Colts face off by KATY FINNERAN very low body fat, and thus their BMI will not be an accurate indicator of against the Bears on Hustler Fashion Columnist their health. the biggest HD screen Eff ects felt inside the Vanderbubble in town at the Belcourt. Th e global scandal Vanderbilt is widely recognized as an image-conscious campus. There’s a full bar and free Just over a decade ago, runways featured size-4 and size-6 models. Women Judith Pendergrass, a nutritionist at Vanderbilt’s Zerfoss Student Health admission, and kickoff is like Cindy Crawford were revered for their healthy, beautiful look. Recently, Center, remarks, “My patients feel pressured by the media.” Subsequently, at 5:25 p.m. precisely. however, the majority of runway models are a size-0 and even size-00. While a positive change in media images is likely to have a direct correlation with ultra-thin icons like 1960s runway sensation Twiggy have long existed, the a new healthy body image on the Vandy campus. Many individuals at our MONDAY 2/5 fashion industry generally balanced out these waifs with healthier-sized university are highly aff ected by the images the media projects. However, it Vandy alum Chris Milam models. Today, however, almost all models appear gaunt, and members should be noted that cultural background and genetics play critical roles in plays tonight at 12th of the fashion industry are slowly taking a stand to reverse this ultra-thin an individual’s disposition to eating disorders. and Porter Lounge with movement. Backlash fellow Nashville musician In September 2006, the Association of Fashion Designers of Spain passed Not everyone is satisfi ed with the new ruling. Some fashion moguls argue Wes Charlton. The music’s the world’s fi rst ban on ultra-thin models by barring models with a body mass that many models are naturally thin and should not be punished if they can a little country, a little index below 18 from the runway. According to the World Health Organization, maintain a thin physique without jeopardizing their health. Furthermore, folk and — in case you a woman is underweight if her BMI is below 18.5. Th e Madrid ruling also designers feel they deserve freedom of choice when selecting models for haven’t had enough — a requires that any model who shows up for a shoot with a BMI of less than 16 new collections. little Southern rock. The must seek treatment. As a result of these new regulations, CNN reports that show starts at 9 p.m. and Madrid has already turned away 30 percent of previously used models. What’s next? Changing cultural standards is a long, slow process, and, while we may is 18+. Tickets are $5 at What are some of the dangers associated with a low BMI? never completely evade the pressure to be thin, organizations are fi nally the door. If you drop below a BMI of 12, you start to consume your own organs and making signifi cant strides toward reducing the negative media image. muscle tissue. Another common side eff ect of a low BMI is amenorrhea, or Although cities such as London, Paris and New York have yet to follow TUESDAY 2/6 loss of menstruation for at least three consecutive months. Th is often leads Madrid’s decision, the issue is far from over. In November, Brazilian model Remember that amazing to the development of osteoporosis later in life, and, in some severe cases, Ana Reston died from anorexia. Just this week Tyra Banks made the cover of punk-rock cover of “Billy osteoporosis may develop in teens and women in their 20s. People magazine with the headline, “You call this fat?” after being mocked for Jean”? Well, strap on Are there any shortcomings to using a BMI as the only measurement for gaining 30 pounds since her modeling career began in the early ‘90s. Banks your moonwalking shoes health? Clearly, a BMI is not 100 percent accurate. A person’s body weight argues that the media’s standards for slim builds are not only unrealistic but, and do up your mohawk distribution may vary by muscle mass, bone structure, gender, ethnicity and moreover, unhealthy. With spring fashions coming out this Friday, it will be because AFI is playing genetics, thus reducing the accuracy of their BMI. Body builders and other interesting to see how the media, designers and models alike handle this at the War Memorial people with a great deal of muscle mass may have a high body weight but sensitive issue. ■ Auditorium tonight. Call (615) 782-4000 for show time and tickets. What exactly is BMI, and what does it measure? How is it calculated? WEDNESDAY 2/7 Upstate New York band BMI stands forfor ““bodybody mass indeindex”x” and sserveserves as a genergeneralal mmeasureeasure of body wweighteight ddistribution.istribution. Donna the Buff alo will be at Exit/In tonight. The band serves reggae, rock Some guidelines for BMI and country with a dash Someone with a BMI of: of Cajun and folk on top of old-time fi ddle music 17.5 or lower — generally defi ned as anorexic to create an Americana 18.5-17.5 — considered underweight sound. The show starts at 8 p.m. and is 18+. Tickets 24.9-18.5 — considered normal weight are $10 in advance and 30 or greater — considered obese $12 at the door.

THURSDAY 2/8 To calculate BMI weight (in pounds) x 703

height (in inches) squared Simply put, multiply your weight by 703, then divide that number by your height (in inches) squared. If this seems too complicated, there are a plethora The Frist’s exhibit “Extra- of Web sites to help you calculate your Ordinary: The Everyday BMI. Object in American Art,” which features pieces from 20th-century The following site contains helpful masters like Jasper Johns, Andy Warhol and Jeff information: www.nhlbisupport.com/ Koons, is ending soon. Go bmi see it before it’s gone. www.insidevandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Friday, February 2, 2007 11 Mountain Heart’s energetic Down beats: style wins audience’s heart Bluegrass band jams for packed Station Inn in Wednesday night performance. Get to know

by GOODLOE HARMAN We were all getting goose bumps the International Bluegrass Music Life Staff Writer onstage.” Association’s Mandolin Player of During Wednesday’s performance, the Year four times and has won the band Based on their stellar performance Shillings sang the ballad again and several Grammys. Aside from for a crowded Station Inn on received a similarly awed response. Barry Abernathy’s unbelievable Life staff writer Ana Alvarez sits down Wednesday night, Mountain Heart is As he sang the heart-felt lyrics, banjo playing, his onstage banter anything but your average bluegrass “Through the tears I see / I wear my is frequently hilarious, and he had with local rock band the Annuals before group. Armed with new singer Josh heart on my sleeve / Everyone knows much of the audience howling Shilling and an with laughter. last Saturday’s performance at Exit/In. abundance of Before joining energy, the band M o u n t a i n The band opens up about how they got tore through two Heart, guitarist started, where they are now and what it’s sets of music that Clay Jones were at times played with like to be on the road. both fast-paced Ricky Skaggs and soulful. and Kentucky Though the Annuals claim to have no overall message in “From our first Thunder, and their latest album, “Be He Me,” they pose a question for the rehearsal with his playing style listeners to answer: “Be he me, what can I do for you?” Josh straight on, is lightning- Adam Baker, the group’s lead singer, consciously invokes we’ve felt like fast and his audience through these lyrics. It is a question most bands we’re a brand- intense. Bassist would love to ask their fans, not just to make a hit single, but new band,” said Jason Moore to make a stronger connection through their music. Mountain Heart’s anchors the “So much goes on, there’s not really much concentration fiddle player Jim group perfectly on one theme. I just hope to write what other people can Van Cleave. and does so understand and relate to,” Baker said this past Saturday, The addition enthusiastically. while the band warmed up before their performance at of Shilling seems One of the Exit/In. The Annuals teamed up with The Dears, another to have breathed great differences new band looking to claw its way to fame. new life into the b e t w e e n “My bandmates do influence the music I write; Kenny is group. It was MOUNTAIN HEART Mountain Heart a god, a guitar prodigy,” Baker said, pointing to Kenny, who clear from their and many other stood on the stage. performance that none of them could no matter where you go/ There I’ll be bluegrass groups is the energy at their Although he was pumped and ready for the show, Baker have been any happier standing up / ‘Cause I can’t move on,” there was performances. fidgeted in his chair as he explained the rigors of work on a there playing; never before have I a collective murmur throughout the “We’re all miked up wirelessly, and daily basis: “The hardest part about it is just being tired and seen so many smiles on one stage. venue that occurs when something we move around a lot,” Van Cleve said being away from family, home. My bandmates are pretty Yet, one look around the audience is so moving that one cannot help of the group’s presence onstage. “It’s much the only ones I have to talk to sometimes.” Much time proved we were enjoying it just as but make a sound. The song’s more energetic and more fun than has passed since the North Carolina-bred band have been much as they were. minimal instrumentation and Van lots of the shows you’re going to see.” home, but the hectic travel and performance schedule has One of the highlights of the evening Cleve’s poignant fiddle-playing Aside from their music, this aspect yet to show its wear. was when the band played “Who’s complimented Shilling’s sad words of Mountain Heart is likely a big the Fool Now,” a beautiful ballad perfectly. reason why they have been steadily written by Shilling. The song was While Shilling’s tenor adds gaining popularity and performing to first performed in early January at largely to the group’s sound, each larger audiences across the country. Shilling’s debut performance with member of Mountain Heart is a People young and old are attracted Mountain Heart at the Grand Ole phenomenal instrumentalist, and to their lively approach to bluegrass Opry. all are highly regarded in their music. “There was magic going on that own right throughout the music “At our shows, most people have fun night,” Van Cleave said of the January community. Van Cleve is a sought- whether they like it or not,” Van Cleave performance. The band received a after fiddle player in Nashville, and said. “Even die-hard traditionalists standing ovation, a rare occurrence one of the tracks from his recent solo come in expecting not to like us, but at the Opry. “We all thought we had album, “No Apologies,” has been they can’t help it. But we’re not too something special, but to see the nominated for a Grammy. Mandolin worried about that. We’re just going audience react like that, we knew. player Adam Steffey has been named out there and doing our thing.” ■

THE ANNUALS “They’re a pretty dynamic group. They could joke around ‘10 Days Out’ is a love letter to all day long. Baker is just off the wall!” comments tour manager Addison Dailey on the overall personality of the band. “I’ve been traveling with them for five months so far, and I’ve just been having a good time.” fans of the blues Because the band often spends hours at a time cramped together in their van and trailer moving from city to city, Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s compilation effort amazes fans, causes everyone else to yawn. Baker never loses time in writing. Whatever feelings and thoughts of the moment fill his mind translates into his by MICHAEL YOUNG collection. At the age of 13, he was receiving critical music. Baker explains that the prominent use of animal Life Staff Writer acclaim for his guitar skills during his circuit of the metaphors in “Be He Me” is simply “to keep a connection Southern club scene. In 1995, when Shepherd was still to wildlife. Humans are just in the wrong place right now. Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s latest album is a compilation in high school, he released his first album, “Ledbetter They’re ruining the earth.” He was unwilling to expound release, a CD/DVD blues tour-de-force entitled “10 Days Heights,” which subsequently went platinum. His next upon this revelation, however, as he is intent on keeping Out.” The record takes its name from the documentary two albums, “Trouble” and “Live On,” not only went interpretations strictly to his listeners. nature of its creation. For 10 days, Shepherd traveled platinum but were both nominated for Grammy awards. There was no dramatic experience that drew Baker around the South with a recording crew, film director and Honestly though, if you’re that much a blues fan, you (singer/songwriter), Kenny (guitar), Zack (drums/guitar), his personal guitar in an attempt to record raw footage of probably already know about “10 Days Out,” and you Anna (keyboard/synthesizer), Nick (drums) and Mike (bass) some of the biggest names in blues. might even own it. For you, this album will not provide together. It was simply a matter of time and established entertainment for hours on end, but it will signal friendships that united their diverse musical talents. Baker, Shepherd’s return to blues after his 2004 release of the rock Mike and Kenny have been playing together for the sake album “The Place You’re In.” The record’s new direction, of their own “enjoyment and fun” since they were 13 years while earning Shepherd acclaim from critics, turned off old. For a while, the trio considered themselves a group many of his earlier fans. until they felt the time had come to enhance the level of The real question is whether or not people who aren’t music at which they were playing. blues fans should listen to “10 Days Out,” and my answer “We were badly in need of a drummer. We were racking is easy: no. I’ll admit it; I’m not a blues fan myself. When our heads until Zack joined our band. He brought other I read the album’s label with the previously mentioned friends along, but people just kept coming and going. artists’ names in bold print, all I thought was, “Huh?” Anna had been in another band, but she stuck around and Don’t get me wrong, I respect what Shepherd has joined ours. Zack then brought Nick, a childhood friend accomplished here, and given the fact that several of the – and a drummer. After this we were pretty much set. It was artists recorded on the CD have passed away in recent good,” Baker said. months, it’s clear “10 Days Out” will stand as an important Although the Annuals are young in years (all members milestone in the history of blues. are 21 or younger), the release of “Be He Me” sets a new Still, none of these achievements can cover up the reality high point in their career. Only two weeks ago, the Annuals that this entire album is an ode to the stereotype of a half- performed “Carry Around” on Conan O’Brien. Originally, SHEPHERD drunk has-been sitting on a stool in the back of a dimly lit they were supposed to play their hit “Brother,” but a lack of The result is a dream team including artists such as bar strumming his guitar until he passes out. Seriously, airtime forced the change, and the show was a success. B.B. King, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown and Honeyboy the very first track is named “Prison Blues” and features a A signature characteristic of theirs is experimenting with Edwards. While the music itself is pretty standard blues guy whining about how his dad is in prison. Gee, maybe a variety of sounds by blending pieces of songs together fare, the part that will really catch fans’ attention is the he shouldn’t have committed a crime. Go figure. to create an original beat. Even onstage at Exit/In, Baker documentary on the included DVD. If you’re interested Once again, if you like the blues, then buy this album; continually whipped out musical devices not often seen on in going beyond the music and actually learning about it was made for you. But if the thought of listening to an the rock stage. The band’s ability to bring together a unique the people who made these tracks, your appetite is sure hour of light strumming, harmonica solos and random variety of sounds speaks well of their creativity and talent, to be sated. Southern-accented voices muttering nonsense in the and the idea runs parallel with the different personalities Shepherd is certainly well-versed in the blues. At the background causes you to roll your eyes and gag, then I that form the Annuals. According to Mike, “Anna is proper, age of 7, he taught himself how to play guitar by studying would urge you to stay far, far away from “10 Days Out,” as eloquent and decisive. Zack is quiet, well-endowed and legend Muddy Waters’ technique from his father’s record it will do nothing to change your mind. ■ sharp. Kenny is masterful and full of purpose. Adam is a creative/destructive explorer, and Nick is grizzly, steady and timely.” In order to describe Mike himself, Baker quickly and happily answered, “Red, thunder, pop!” On their Web site, the band explains that the end result Interested in writing for the Life section? of all their time, effort and craziness is a cross between the Beatles, Radiohead and “other styles ranging from electronic to folk to rock.” Please e-mail [email protected] For more information on the band and where you can see them, visit their official Web site, www.annualsmusic. com. “Be He Me,” can be found in stores and online. ■ 12 Friday, February 2, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com ‘Cinderella III’ clearly pales in Each week the Hustler staff comparison to original release will weigh in on a certain subject pertaining to arts and Sequel to 1950 classic is bibbity-bobbity-’boo’-ed by critics. entertainment. This week, by TERI CAMBRIA past, making the glass slipper fi t evil stepsister Anastasia Life Staff Writer instead of Cinderella. As the movie unfolds, Prince staff ers and students choose Charming and Anastasia plan their wedding, while their favorite Ben & Jerry’s ice Disney has done it again, and they’ve taken it to a whole Cinderella tries to use her cunning to defeat her evil new level. No, they haven’t created another great animated stepmother and win back her prince and, ultimately, her cream fl avor. musical masterpiece; they have, once again, created an “happily ever after.” Although it may seem that this plot embarrassing sequel to one of the most loved and cherished raises interesting questions about fate and controlling GLENNA DEROY JARRED AMATO of all childhood movies: “Cinderella.” one’s own future, it instead produces reactions that Editor-in-Chief Sports Editor “Cinderella III: A Twist seem more in line with “Half Baked” “Phish Food” in Time” is sure to not only hallucinogenic drugs pale in comparison to the than animated features. 1950 original but also to Th e plot is carried out ALLISON SMITH NICOLE FLOYD horrify anyone who views through bad dialogue News Editor Focus Editor it. Th is straight-to-DVD and is accompanied by “Chocolate Peanut “Chocolate Chip sequel comes out Feb. awkward animation — at Butter Swirl” Cookie Dough” 6, and an eight-minute one point, it appears that preview can be seen on Cinderella has lost her Disney’s Web site. During nose. Additionally, several CEAF LEWIS DARCY NEWELL these eight minutes, scenes appear to be stolen Opinion Editor Life Editor Disney gives audiences from other Disney fi lms “Cherry Garcia” “Phish Food” a sneak peek of a movie like “Beauty and the that manages to not only Beast” and “Pocahontas.” horribly embarrass the Personality-wise, none of entire corporation but also the characters are true to to completely destroy the their classic selves, and beloved original. they frequently break Although the live action character. Th e voice series “Pirates of the talents (if they may be Caribbean” and “Th e called that) sound nothing LOUIS DANASTORG EMMA COFER Princess Diaries” were like the originals and are Freshman Sophomore wildly popular, Walt Disney particularly horrifying “Chocolate Chip “Coff eeCoff ee Buzz- Pictures has not produced during the musical Cookie Dough” BuzzBuzz” a decent animated feature number. Th e lyrics and for years now. While 2002’s tune are cheesy and “Treasure Planet” and “Lilo somewhat reminiscent of DANIELLE PATELIS BRUCE ROSS & Stitch” were passable, the the “Barbie” movies. Sophomore Freshman most recent fi lms to live up All in all, anyone who “Chunky Monkey” “Chocolate Fudge to the Disney legacy were views the preview will lose Brownie” the 1999 “Tarzan” and the all respect for the Disney 1998 “Mulan.” franchise. Th is movie is For quite a while now, quite possibly the worst Disney has focused of the year. If the Disney Next week, staff ers will choose their favorite animation on poorly animators can’t produce produced sequels that go straight to DVD. Th e “Aladdin” an original animated fi lm, perhaps after this travesty they James Bond movie. Readers are also trilogy was mildly successful, but since then, each will just keep their wacky ideas to themselves. While the invited to weigh in by e-mailing the Life editor at progressive sequel attempt has gotten worse and worse, original “Cinderella” gave us unforgettable characters [email protected] culminating in the abomination that is “Cinderella III.” and classic songs, the only thing “Cinderella III” will give Th e tagline “What if the slipper didn’t fi t?” describes the anyone is nightmares. seemingly compelling plot. Cinderella’s evil stepmother All in all, this fi lm deserves a hearty bibbidy-bobbidy- steals the fairy godmother’s magic wand and undoes the boooooooooo. ■ Katrovas reads ‘Smashing Rhythm & Roots inspires Bricks’ in Buttrick Hall West Michigan visiting professor to read memoirs on life experiences. dreams by CAPPI WILLIAMSON what part cowardice played in my sense Vanderbilt’s prestigious performance companies to kick off Black History Month. Asst Life Editor of myself. My karate skill was a big part of my identity. I had a certain cache, but by ELISE MICHAEL Month. Her students were R i c h a r d then I realized that while it was authentic, Life Staff Writer interested in showcasing K a t r o v a s , it was also false.” their talents in a variety professor of Ultimately, Katrovas found that man Energetic, eclectic, show through theater, dance creative writing and woman, masculinity and femininity, whimsical and inspirational and song. At its inception, at Western are not so easily defi ned. are all ways to describe the group only included 10 M i c h i g a n “You can’t have one without the this weekend’s Rhythm & members. However, its fi rst University, will other,” he says. Th is is interesting from Roots performance, which performance was so well- read from his a man whose writing was described by will be held in the Ingram received that by the following new memoir, one enthusiastic amazon.com reviewer Performing Arts Center at year they had doubled their “Th e Years to be “stark, simple masculine poetry. Vanderbilt’s Blair School of roster of performers and had of Smashing Th e characters, to a one, are richly yet Music. to move to a larger venue KATROVAS Bricks,” on economically defi ned.” Rhythm & Roots is the to accommodate a larger Tuesday, Feb. 6 in room 101 of Buttrick While karate undeniably became a 12-year-old brainchild of audience. Hall. cornerstone in the foundation of the Cindy Young, a New Jersey Today, the group is Courtesy of Steve Green Katrovas is the son of a convict, a author’s identity, albeit an examined native who serves as both comprised of actors and collectively. In addition, double black belt in karate, witness of and questioned one, the martial arts the founding and artistic dancers ranging in age from Young also bases the show the Czechoslovakian Velvet Revolution also informed his style of writing. director. Under her direction, freshmen to seniors. While it around the performers’ in Prague, and, most recently, a father Katrovas began as a formalist poet consists mostly of Vanderbilt talents. For instance, this year to three daughters ranging in age from 2 and recognized the similarity between students, other members of she said there would not be a to 16. Most importantly, however, he is ritualistic structures in karate and in the the Nashville community vocal performance because a poet and writer who brings his unique written word. Both forms of art appeal participate, including the she does not have singers in experiences to the page with a voice that to his aesthetic senses in comparable Green Hills School of Dance the group, but that does not is unabashed and real. ways, and in the end he notes, “All art and guest performers such mean this trend will continue After Katrovas’ father (who moved the is defending yourself against the void.” as Darnell Levine, a noted next year. She is constantly family from place to place pulling petty Th e author’s ritualistic and straight- singer. Th e group has also trying to “change it up” from crimes and cons throughout the author’s forward way of writing may contribute to performed alongside world- year to year. youth) was arrested, Katrovas found opinions of his style as “masculine.” renowned saxophone player Th is year’s theme is himself living with relatives in Sasebo, Katrovas has written about such Kirk Whalum. inspiration. “Pieces of A Japan. Within three years, he had earned compelling subjects as the Czech Velvet Th e music incorporated in DREAM” takes the audience a second-degree black belt in Shobukan Revolution, a non-violent revolution the show is an eclectic mix of on a journey through life to Okinawa-te Karate. His memoir details begun in Prague in which Czech Courtesy of Steve Green hip-hop, jazz, contemporary look for clues and hidden the time spent in and around San Diego, citizens overthrew their Communist the company is set to perform and rock and features messages and hopefully Calif., teaching karate after his return to government, in his collection of short two shows this weekend: everything from Nine Inch become inspired to never the States. stories entitled “Prague, U.S.A.” and in the fi rst performance will Nails to Kelly Clarkson. overlook life’s simplest To read a brief synopsis of “Bricks,” one a book of poetry, “Prague Winter.” He be held Saturday, Feb. 3 at Young’s goal is simply to things. Th e performers make would think it is memoir that caters to the also wrote about his experiences in New 7 p.m., and the second will expose her performers and this journey possible through protracted adolescent in every boy about Orleans in his memoir “Mystic Pig” and be held on Sunday, Feb. 4 the audience to all genres video clips, narration and to be a man. Th ere are sex, drugs and about American culture through the lens at 4 p.m. Th is year’s show, of music. Th e pieces are dance. martial arts set in sunny 1970s southern of Plato’s “Republic” in “Th e Republic of titled “Pieces of A DREAM,” traditionally unique, and Th e performance, which California — all the makings of an action Burma Shave.” is meant to inspire. Th e this year’s performance is runs about two hours, should movie or video game. However, in a time So why reach back to the ’70s — before show is held in conjunction no exception. “Pieces of a not be missed. Tickets are $6 when feminism was on the rise, Katrovas Prague, before fatherhood — now, with Black History Month, DREAM” incorporates both and can be purchased at the refl ects on his seemingly uber-masculine to write this memoir? As a father and as per annum, and is the original script and dance. Sarratt Student Center Box existence in order to question the very teacher, he sees people every day living student performance that Yet, what it perhaps Offi ce or at the door the night nature of gender and masculinity. through this unsure and uneasy time in traditionally jump-starts the most unique about this of the performance, and it is “My gender identity was just their lives on the cusp between child and month’s celebrations. performance company is the open to the public. Do not coalescing,” Katrovas said. “I was trying adult. Young started Rhythm and way in which they begin to pass up a chance to be truly to understand where I stood emotionally “Th ere was an aspect of identity taken Roots in 1994 at the Bishop choreograph and rehearse. inspired by the beautiful and relative to this huge event which was the for granted,” he said. “I wanted to go back Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Young’s students are given intellectual performance that Vietnam War. Why did I fear it? I was and explore that time. Also,” he added, “I Center as a fun and diff erent a theme and a vision, and is “Pieces of a DREAM.” ■ scared of going. I wanted to understand was having fun.” ■ way to celebrate Black History choreography begins there, www.insidevandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Friday, February 2, 2007 13 14 Friday, February 2, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com 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.

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