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student government VSG to celebrate LIFE edition Vandy Van upgrades with launch party justin tardiff allows students to track the vans’ PAT Staff Writer placement by visiting vandyvans. com. Although improvements to “We’re inviting all of the drivers the campus Vandy Van system (to today’s event) to meet the have been in place since classes students who they drive around,” started several weeks ago, Schreiber said. The event, open Vanderbilt Student Government to all students, will also feature GREEN will mark the improvements with a ribbon cutting, speeches from a launch party today from 4 to 5 several administrators and p.m. in Branscomb Circle. refreshments including Gigi’s The changes include the Cupcakes. “It’s going to be a great purchase of two new 25- event where we commemorate passenger buses to replace the the new vans, ” Schreiber said. dated and smaller-capacity vans, Although there have been and the incorporation of a new complaints to-date regarding the branding. According to current new placement of several stops Security Committee Co-Chair and the GPS system working William Schreiber, the changes intermittently, Schreiber assured were originally pushed for by Zye students that he and Gleiser are Hooks and Tommy Obenchain, listening to student feedback as who co-chaired VSG’s Security the system rolls out. Committee during the last “So far, the reception has academic year. been very good,” Schreiber said. Over the summer, Schreiber “Students actually know when and Co-Chair Susan Gleiser the vans are coming and don’t worked to implement a GPS have to just mysteriously wait system for the vans, which outside.” ■

campus news Nashville ranked fourth best college town in America Yesterday, Joseph Aguirre and Charlie Kesslering got on the phone with Texas songwriter Pat Green to discuss his rise to fame, love for Vandy and upcoming trip chris mcdonald and music, Livability.com praises InsideVandy Director Nashville’s thriving night scene. to Nashville. The artist will perform at Tin Roof next Friday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. Students enjoy a multitude of bars Livability.com, a website and clubs, from the honkytonks Vanderbilt Hustler: In what ways has VH: So, you “made it” in Austin and then came a strong connection there, and what’s that dedicated to profiling the and karaoke bars on Broadway to your songwriting style evolved from the be- to Nashville. How important are your Texas area, the Commons? Yeah, I got to play a country’s most desirable places the more college-themed clubs ginning of your career? roots to you? couple shows there and really enjoyed to live, recently ranked Nashville, along Second Avenue. Pat Green: Well, in some ways it’s a natu- PG: Well, I never really moved to Nashville. I that place and just enjoyed the excite- Tenn., as the fourth best college When asked their opinion on ral progression; as you grow older, you kept my home base in Texas for a lot of ment that being in and around a college town in America. the accuracy of such a rating, change what your taste and your style is the recording stuff. I think everybody is campus can bring. The list, officially titled “Top 10 Vanderbilt students have generally on just about anything. I mean … I was from somewhere … But in order to do College Towns: Great Cities for been surprised but supportive of just in college when I started writing. It’s business on a national level in country VH: Do you ever miss those smaller, more inti- School & Life After Graduation,” Nashville’s placement on the list. just a difference in my outlook on life. I music, you have to get on a mate shows? seeks to transcend normal “For anyone looking for what feel different things because, you know, that can take your music to a national PG: You know, certainly, I think anybody would collegiate rankings, opting to college life is like, Nashville it’s just a different time. At the same time, spotlight. And certainly that’s an eye- — but I still get to do them. I get to do detail the cities that play host to makes the search pretty ... easy,” I still feel like I write songs that are mean- opening experience to anyone coming shows that aren’t these massive things. I’m the nation’s best colleges and said Tim Patten, a sophomore ingful and fun. I’m not trying to solve the into the music industry (because of) how lucky I’m in the kind of band that gets to universities, considering both in the College of Arts & Science. energy crisis or the recession; my job in involved it is, how hard it is to accomplish do all of the above, so if I want to I can just the quality of education and the “Besides the myriad arts and life is to make partygoers happy. My job is nationwide notoriety. Man, that’s as hard say, ‘Hey, we’re (going to) stick to smaller quality of life in each town. entertainment fixations, the town to put people in a good mood, and that’s to do as anything I can imagine. If any- venues and play those kind of shows.’ According to Livability.com, is littered with cool college bars, as generally what I focus on. thing, it’s impossible. So I felt very lucky “College is about more than getting well as multiple universities with that folks at the different record labels I’ve VH: What’s the most fun song that you’ve cov- a degree, it’s about establishing active social scenes on campus.” VH: You’re most recent is called “What worked with have taken the time to see ered or are covering now? a life. These cities are cultural Like Patten, Peabody senior I’m For.” Tell us about that. The title sounds my career go where it did. PG: Oh, wow, that’s a great question. I’ve al- hubs, artistic centers, intellectual Lauren Huddleston supported pretty personal. ways been a big fan of “Runnin’ Down a Mecca’s and economic drivers the ranking. “Nashville offers PG: Yeah, WIF came out a couple years ago in VH: What does it mean to you to receive the Dream” by Tom Petty, so I did that a lot offering students and residents almost everything a college 2009. But yeah, that project is some of my Texas “Decade Award”? of shows. Yeah, that’s hard. Honestly I’ve some of the best places to live, student could want, from bars best songwriting I’ve ever done. I’ve got PG: It actually means a whole lot to me. What been meeting with some of the members study, play and launch a career in and entertainment to real-world two new records that I’ve been working they’re saying is that every seven minutes, of my band, and we’re about to put some America.” experience and opportunities. on right now. I’ve really just been excited my records were being played somewhere new covers in. I think by the time we play Ranked only behind Gainesville, It fosters (an) environment to be back in the studio with my band, around the state. That’s just a huge honor that show at the Tin Roof, (there will) be Fla., Athens, Ga., and Chapel Hill, that produces well-rounded spending my time not doing the tradition- to be at the top of a list that I’m sure has some different songs in there. N.C., Nashville lacks the small- individuals, which is part of what al Nashville music scene record-making a bunch of my heroes and peers on it as town feel that many college makes Vanderbilt such a well- process. We’ve been gathering up songs well. VH: Yeah, tell us about the upcoming show. towns are known for. In fact, with known school,” she said. and then recording them as we go, writing What are you looking forward to? a population of over 600,000, Other students, however, have a lot with different people that I worked VH: So, what do you think your favorite song to PG: Well, I’m excited because right now we’re Nashville is the largest city on the expressed concern that Nashville with when I was with RCA records. It (has) play live is? in rehearsals trying to get a newer show list. Livability argues the larger- is not as accessible to college more of a hard-line flair to it for sure. PG: Well, obviously “Wave on Wave” was this in, throwing in something different for city feel is what makes Nashville students as the list would have monster hit, so it’s near the top of the list. people to watch, something more visual. special. Nashville offers a more one believe. Agree or disagree, VH: So you’ve been back in the studio. Were you I think “Carry On,” though, is my favorite Something more exciting. When you go diverse collegiate experience Nashville has been dubbed one of on tour before that? song to perform at night. through the years out there on tour, even- than is readily available in many the most desirable cities in which PG: We’ve just been recording here and tually you have to put together a new other college towns, providing to live, study and work. there, three or four songs throughout VH: You came to Vanderbilt recently, about three show so people can come the show and numerous outlets to fulfill the “ stars, Titans the year. Got about 11 songs in the can years ago. How was that? Did you have fun? not see the show they saw last time. That’s most diverse of interests. fans, party-hungry college kids I’m really excited about. I also did a re- PG: I had fun at Vandy. Honestly, very early on what I’m excited about. While Vanderbilt athletics and travelers just looking for cord pretty recently, called “Songs We in my career, before I had more than one dominate the city’s college sports some southern hospitality find Wish We’d Written Part II” which is just, or two records out, some of the fraternities VH: Great, anything else you’d like to add for the world, one only needs to catch a common ground in Nashville,” you know, a collection of songs that ob- and sororities would have me out to play students of Vandy? cab ride downtown to take in a Patten said. viously I didn’t write; (I was) just doing parties at Vanderbilt. So I got my very first PG: Just tell everyone I’m excited to see ‘em. ■ Predators hockey game or a Titans To see the complete Top 10 that for the fun of it. gigs there in Nashville at Vandy. So I have football game. Also, this is Music College Town list, visit http:// City, U.S.A.; one can easily catch www.livability.com/top-10- a concert. In addition to athletics college-towns. ■

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Magazine 2 Wednesday, September 15, 2010 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.InsideVandy.com ON THE Compiled by Peter Canning Tennessee State Fair Until Sunday the 19th, the annual Tennessee State Fair is up and TOWN running just a few blocks away. With acrobats, magic shows and events like a celebrity cow-milking contest and a dare devil stunt show, there’s something for everybody. Best of #Vanderbilt tweets AmelieBee Overheard at Vandy Law: “You’re eating fiber yogurt? Isn’t that just for ladies? Yogurt’s not “I’m Still Here” strong enough to affect the male pH balance.” Covered last week, this new documentary about Joaquin Phoenix’s last two years and his transition from A-list movie star to drunken rapper opens at the Belcourt Theater on Friday the 17th. Ry1_normal So awesome that you can watch an entire crime log production of *The Marriage of Figaro* from Vanderbilt U. on YouTube! Live on the Green On Saturday, Sept. 11, at 1:45 a.m., a glass windowpane at the This week’s edition of the free concert series held every Thursday in rawr_rawr_dino Also, to random loud people in front of Alpha Omicron Pi house was shattered. Public Square Plaza features The Apache Relay, Glossary and Dr. Dog. Vandy... I would love if you would shut up without me The lo-fi, psychedelic indie band Dr. Dog is currently on a tour includ- calling the campus police on you. On Saturday, Sept. 11, at 5:30 ing the All Good music festival and should put on a good show. p.m., a vehicle was vandalized in VandyNV Just put up a DREAM Act banner at Parking Lot No. 74 at the corner of 30th Vanderbilt. Avenue South and Vanderbilt Place. “I’ve Been Framed” jessc0hen I don’t like boys with ponytails. I do like On Saturday, Sept. 11, at 7:10 This Friday marks Billups Art Gallery’s Fall Show “I’ve Been Framed,” brought to you by wearing a Vanderbilt hoodie and having people think p.m., a person kicked a police officer United Artists Group. The collection will display paintings, sculptures and mixed media at the corner of 24th Avenue and I’m super rich/smart. works, offering local artists the chance to display their favorite works uncensored. Kensington Place, after he was stopped for punching someone else in the face. micchiato Is there a Vandy alum who is a better pro athlete than David Price? He’s owning the Yanks’ Between Saturday, Sept. 11, at 8 hitters tonight. p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 12, at 6:30 a.m., a license plate was stolen from Great Nashville Duck Race vanderbiltlaw Jane Stranch ‘78 to take seat on U.S. Court an employee’s car at 2613 West End The Cumberland River this Saturday will be home to about 10,000 rubber ducks as the of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit http://ow.ly/18ZED2 Ave. An arrest was made. birds leave their bathtub habitats to race for charity. You can adopt a duck for $5 and enter to win a variety of prizes with all proceeds going to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of On Sunday, Sept. 12, at 1:30 a.m., Middle Tennessee. a person discharged a fire extinguisher at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house.

On Sunday, Sept. 12, at 1:47 a.m., Swing Dancing at the Farmers’ Market two people were assaulted by an The Farmers’ Market may not be where you’d expect to see swing dancing, but every third Sunday of unknown person at the Zeta Beta Tau the month, the site is host to a couple hours of high stepping. When not house. out on the dance floor, you can use your break time as an excuse to eat some locally-grown food.

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Concert Review Concrt Review The Pixies rock the The best Sunday Ryman like it’s 1989 night with Best Coast Signature band exceeds Grindcore kids The Color of Violence covered “” on their debut album, and The @ Mercy Lounge expectations during two Kings of Leon covered “Where is My Mind?” at Bonnaroo this year. A plethora of indie kids, Nashville shows. metal kids, pop kids and other “subbacultcha” kiddos out there still love and appreciate the Cosentino and Co. prove to David Reichley Staff Writer Pixies. They are just that band. be a crowd-pleasing act. Not since their 2004 reunion tour have the The Pixies are one of America’s defining Pixies played in Nashville, and it has been a long Caitlin Meyer alternative bands. Indeed, they seem to be time coming. The show, originally only Friday Staff Writer the only band I can think of that the label night, sold out so quickly that they decided to “alternative” finds any applicable meaning. book a second night at Ryman Auditorium. A late-arriving crowd strolled into Mercy Lounge They are a band that, stylistically, has influenced It is sad to say, but as time goes on and people this past Sunday to dance and be swooned by multiple awesome band to come after them age, some bands simply cannot maintain their Bethany Cosentino and her surf pop outfit Best and whose presence is still felt today in many energy, love and drive that makes seeing them Coast. With simple lyrics and infectious rhythms, this genres of music. live such an incredible experience. Anyone California trio has taken the music world by storm who has seen Martin Scorsese’s Rolling Stones with their new album “Crazy for You,” providing the documentary knows what I’m talking about. It’s soundtrack to summer 2010. Of course, Bethany’s NashvilleScene.com just a hard truth of life. crazy Twitter (@bestycoastyy) antics and ridiculous But it is one truth that does not apply to the stoner girl reputation help draw a crowd, too. Her voice held true to the album and the Pixies. They rocked out. Despite taking the stage 40 minutes late, instrumentation was a lot cleaner than the hazy noise Building up the energy and anticipation of the opening band New York’s Cults were worth the that defines their recordings. They sounded great, crowd with a handful of b-sides, they launched wait. The heavily-hyped Pitchfork darlings, with progressing through the set with crowd favorites into “Doolittle.” It was awesome — totally and only a self-released three-song EP to their name, “Crazy for You,” “Boyfriend” and an admirable unequivocally awesome. Song after song, the took the stage and commanded the attention of attempt at a cover of the Ramones’ “I Wanna Be Your Pixies brought it all to the table. ’ the PBR-sipping crowd. Led by sugary female Boyfriend.” Every couple of songs, Cosentino would vocals remain as bizarre and brilliant as ever, vocals layered over lush melodies and looped break to make small talk. Particularly memorable flipping from falsettos to freak-outs flawlessly. audio tracks, the band created another world — was the announcement that they forgot to try the ’s warbles and wails still beautifully a dreamscape. There were some issues with the cinnamon whisky and could not wait until after the layered with Francis’ as she slapped the bass audio, but the quintet kept dancing, keeping the show to indulge in Fireball. The set clocked in at just like it was still 1989. Joey Santiago shredded crowd genuinely interested for their brief set. over an hour, Best Coast playing nearly their entire it up, most notably during the encore for his A half hour later, the mood music was abruptly discography, with highlights including “The End” solo in “Vamos.” , on a cut, replaced by “Party in the USA.” Best Coast ran and both songs of the encore, “Over the Ocean” and minimalist and at times even inconspicuous, on stage and lead singer Cosentino proceeded to “Each and Every Day.” beat the skins like a total animal. I’m not lying trip over a guitar, after which she hastily chugged Late start aside, Best Coast and Cults abolished when I say I got chills during “Gouge Away,” her beer and pulled herself together to introduce any notions that Sunday nights should strictly be and especially for the finale of “Where Is My the band and jump right into their first song of the for studying, providing a high that is sure to last NashvilleScene.com Mind?” and “Gigantic.” Chills. ■ night, popular single “Sun Was High (So Was I).” through the week. ■

Music Venue of the week: The End No end in sight for The End. spill more than a few drops of beer, and the never- ending wave of crowd-surfers and stage-divers Oliver Han will land on your face if you’re not looking out. Assistant Life Editor Yes, in many ways The End is its own little world where many conventional concert rules The End is one of the last of its kind herein have been abridged or sidestepped in true rocker Nashville. It’s a venue that continues to embody fashion, but it is glorious to behold. Nashville’s the rock spirit right down to its face-melting, best indie rock bands come to The End to slay crowd-surfing, PBR-drinking core. Just a six- every weekend night, so grab your leather jacket, minute walk from campus (on Elliston Place be prepared to make the transition from Natty across from Exit/In), the 200-capacity venue Light to PBR for one night and tell your friends, creates the most intimate, in-your-face concert “Hey, let’s go to a rock show!” experience you’ll ever witness. But you must be prepared for what’s in store. The band will be so (Shows normally $10 or less, 18+, 2219 Elliston loud in this place that your teeth will clatter; the Place, six-minute walk from Towers, search “the amped-up crowd will jump and shove and may end” at nashvillescene.com) ■

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Music Album Review Nashville going “Green” “Hurley” impresses xiaoyu Qi delightfully charming, with traces of psychedelic with the record is that Staff Writer and . New now available. there is no “wow” track. In the coming weeks, look forward to The Jack Kuhlenschmidt Most of the songs are Over the next five Thursday nights, Nashvillians Wailers (Sept. 23), and, of course, Band of Staff Writer pretty good, and one will get to quench their musical thirst for free at Horses (Oct 7). On Sept. 30th, Live on the Green will or two are great, but I “Live on the Green.” The annual outdoor concert coalesce with the other major Nashville music fest — The days of buying a Weezer album and expecting didn’t hear any one song series will take place weekly through Oct. 14th Next Big Nashville — for one bangin’ night. Finally, to enjoy every song you hear are probably over. that blew my mind like in downtown’s Public Square Park on the steps those still mourning the cancellation of their show “Make Believe” (2005) was just okay, “Weezer” “Buddy Holly” and “Say juiceonline.com of the Nashville courthouse. About 3,000 locals at Rites in April can catch soul/funk/blues band JJ (The Red Album) (2008) was a little worse and It Ain’t So” did way back came out last week, despite damp conditions, for Grey & Mofroheadline on Oct. 14th. it was a legitimate struggle to listen through when. The track that comes closest is “Where’s big names Tonic and Five for Fighting, as well as General admission is free, but VIP tickets are “” (2009). On Sept. 14, however, Weezer My Sex?”, a clever and catchy hard rock romp the East Nashville locals Hightide Blues. available for $30. Perks include food and drink fans should be able to sleep a little easier. Named about all the sex-making likes to Tomorrow night, Philly indie-rock band Dr. in the Lightning 100 Lounge and access to stage- after the popular “Lost” television character Hugo do. “Unspoken” and “Ruling Me,” two of my other Dog will headline alongside local rock- side and front-row viewing areas. The first show “Hurley” Reyes, Weezer’s upcoming eighth studio favorites, start slow and build into powerful hits. band Glossary and folksy The Apache Relay. starts around 6:30 p.m. each night and concludes album “Hurley” is an interesting and successful So, is “Hurley” worth purchasing? If you want an Dr. Dog may have released their first album in around 10:30 p.m. with the Hard Rock After Party. comeback for the alternative rockers. album that is going to change your life, go ahead 2001, but on first listen they sound more like a If you go, bring a blanket or folding chairs and a The album feels a lot truer to “Pinkerton” and save your money. If you want a solid record delightful ’60s pop-rock band. Their members water bottle. Other beverages are not technically (1996) and “” (2002), with a lot of the that shows the evolution of one of the great 90s have lovably alliterative nicknames such as “Taxi,” permitted, but beer and soft drinks will be sold raw chords and emotion that were missing in rock groups, then I would definitely shell out the “Tables” and “Thanks,” and their songs are no less on site. More info at: liveonthegreen.net. ■ their last three efforts. The only glaring problem cash for this one. ■

Sunday: Delta Groove (Blues), The Sky is Tuesday: Out the Other, The Old Record Thursday: Honky Tonk Jukebox (country), Saturday: 91 Dance, Neonbeardance Crying (Blues) Shop (Old country from the founding Parade (dance!) (both are dance music) WRVU Monday: Curse of the Drinking Class member of WRVU, Ken Berryhill) Friday: Nashville Jumps (Jump blues), (Punk), The Immortal Goldfish Show Wednesday: Sacred Hymns (Gregorian Glorious Program for Liberation of Visit wrvu.org for full show lists and times. top billing: chants), Simply Nashville (local) Asian Continent (Japanese Rock) www.InsideVandy.com THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER Wednesday, September 15, 2010 5 CULTURE SOUNDTRACK Check out Chihuly exhibit TO THE ISSUE

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It’s mid-September and, yes, it’s football season again. But when it’s not PETER CANNING Saturday or Sunday, thank goodness that mid-September also means Staff Writer the return of primetime television. This spring, Jack Bauer holstered his What to gun and faded into anonymity, and the castaways of “Lost” finally found what they’ve been looking for whether you understood that finale or not. So what’s left to watch? If you’re brave enough to welcome a new series watch this fall into your life, here’s a list to consider: The Event Lone Star Hawaii Five-0 Running Wilde My Generation Premiering Monday, Sept. 20, on NBC, Also premiering Monday, Sept. 20, Rounding out the last Monday shows Premiering on Fox Tuesday, Sept. Premiering  ursday, Sept. 23, before  e Event centers on a man who stumbles this new Fox drama received some early is CBS’ latest crime procedural. Starring 21, this new comedy series is worth at “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice,” upon a far-reaching U.S. government praise from critics.  e series revolves Alex O’Loughlin from “ e Shield” and least a trial viewing. Starring both Will this mockumentary/drama follows a conspiracy while searching for his around a Texas con man’s day-to-day Scott Caan of recent “Entourage” fame, Arnett and David Cross of “Arrested group of Texans 10 years after their high recently-disappeared girlfriend. With life with two women hundreds of miles this revisited version of the 1970s classic Development,” it centers on a rich graduation. As any good high school shades of both “Lost” and “24,” the series apart and his scheme to take control of promises action rather than just campy playboy’s e orts to win the love of his show should, “My Generation” follows should be a standout thriller this fall. his father-in-law’s oil business. fun.  e pilot plays like a summer childhood sweetheart. If you’re looking the jock, the beauty queen, the nerd and Don’t worry, “Lost” fans, the producers blockbuster, with ample explosions, and to watch something light and enjoyable the rest of the list of stereotypes, as they promise plenty of answers to all of the is sure to entertain. after “Glee,” check out “Running Wilde.” all come to realize things don’t always go questions that are bound to surface. as planned. ■

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culture Brain food: Eat more fat to nourish your mind laura dolbow composition of our brain — which in they are infused into infant formula “(Omega-6s) became part of our food walnuts while cutting down on Staff Writer turn determines what behaviors get because they have been tied to higher sources when we developed agriculture,” processed foods can only make you altered. Your brain is literally made of IQs. Led by Dr. Tom Brenna of Cornell Hibbeln said. healthier, if not happier,” Hibbeln said. Non-fat frozen yogurt may be the what you eat,” said Cmdr. Joe Hibbeln, a University, scientists recently petitioned Nowadays, manufacturers prefer So next time you order fish, you might latest rage on West End, but cutting edge captain of the Public Health Service and the FDA advocating an increase in its foods with longer shelf-lives, so want to ask them to hold the chips. scientific research suggests that fat is researcher at the National Institutes of recommendations of fish consumption they mostly use soy, corn, palm and actually the key ingredient to happiness. Health. for pregnant women. cottonseed oils — all of which are rich in Where can you get omega-3s at Vandy? But not just any type of fat. The secret Yet, an overwhelming number of As omega-3s have dwindled from omega-6s. When humans evolved, they (Eat this) to mental health lies in omega-3 fatty Americans have diets that are deficient most Western diets, they have been ate roughly the same amount of omega-6 • Chef James — Salmon filets or fish acids, a type of polyunsaturated fatty in omega-3s. Hibbeln’s research has displaced by a different type of fats called and omega-3s. But now, the average diet entrees (Also at Lunch Paper and acids (PUFA), which are found in fatty linked omega-3 deficiency to depression, omega-6s. Omega-6 fatty acids, which consists of roughly 16 times as much Commons) fish such as salmon and tuna. violence and other psychiatric are present in vegetable oils prevalent omega-6s as omega-3s — a dramatic • Munchie Mart — Tuna sushi PUFA play a vital role in the human disorders. in processed foods, can push omega-3s change that occurred in just a century. • Zumi (on the card) — Take your pick of brain, and the types of fats we choose to “When the brain becomes deficient out of our brains. Deviation from the original ratio may be fusion sushi options eat can impact our brains’ functions. in nutrients, the first things to go are Omega-6 consumption began the foundation for psychiatric disorders The reasoning is simple: The human mood, the expression of emotion and increasing as humans transformed from that Hibbeln and his group study. What should you stay away from in order brain is made up of fat, and those fats concentration,” Hibbeln said. hunter-gatherer behaviors to processed Though the positive effects of eating to decrease omega-6s? (Not that) come directly from our diets, since the In addition to the effects on mental food laden lifestyles. Omega-3s come more of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA are • French fries human body cannot produce PUFA on health, omega-3s have long been tied from chloroplasts, so they are present not set in stone, negative effects are non- • Potato chips its own. to brain development. Omega-3s in leafy foods. Omega-6s, on the other existent. • Pre-packaged cookies/Little Debbie “What we eat determines the are present in breast milk, and now hand, come from seeds. “Eating more fish, flax seed and cakes ■

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This week’s words that define us rage obvi verb (‘raj) adv (‘äbve) 1. To party harder than most would think physically possible or mentally endurable. 1. So astoundingly evident even a drunken coed understands its simplicity. 2. An all-day activity known to result in the destruction of lawns, furniture, bright futures, etc. 2. So astoundingly evident a sober coed doesn’t even give the object in question the 3. A traditional ritual performed by Vanderbilt students. courtesy of using the entire word “obviously.”

Related forms: Synonyms: Antonyms: Related forms: Synonyms: Antonyms: rager, noun wil’ out, get crunk study, read, chill, relax, sit totes obvi, adverb Duh, der Whoah, no way, fo’ reals? ragingest, adjective in class

The best of... Each Wednesday, the Life staff highlights some of the best of campus culture. restaurant review The Dog is a man’s best friend charlie kesslering Life Editor veggie), four buns and 23 toppings, in order to design their own culinary Summer shouldn’t hold a coronary. Or, if the mood strikes, monopoly on your dog days. Hit choose from one of 13 “Top Dog” up Belcourt Avenue’s The Dog of creations. Hungover? Go with the Nashville for some franks to rival “Rise and Shine,” a grease goldmine — those off your Dad’s grill. beef wrapped in bacon, topped with a Let’s face it: Hotdogs just make life fried egg and melted cheese. Dreading better. A 4th favorite, this patriotic eat Rush? Go with the “Diet Starts practically puts the “bun” in Buncle Tomorrow Dog” — a deep fried feast, Sam. When my grandfather sat that bound to tide you over until rounds. bushy-tailed toddler on his knee and The “Chi Town Dog,” “Coney Island advised, “Charlie, a dog is a man’s best Dog” and “Philly Cheese” are each a friend,” he wasn’t waxing poetic about perfect taste of home away from home. Air Bud. No, sir. He was imparting With a gorge-ous list of sides like fries, some time-inspired wiener wisdom. tots and slaw, this place could fulfill And if he can be taken at his word, J.R. Tolkien’s food fantasies. then The Dog of Nashville might just And if you hurry, The Dog may still be be the Facebook of franks. dishing up deep-fried Oreos, another A place for friends, indeed. Their treat that just oozes Americana. Bring menu reads like a fat kid’s Christmas your friends or, for a more intimate list. The lucky customer can choose experience with your frank, go alone. from six types of hotdogs (including But, doggone it, go.■ nashvegan.files.wordpress.com

organization spotlight Vanderbilt Cancer Society: Hope Lodge

rachel c. hart Staff Writer sessions about their diseases and dishes, casseroles, pizza, various sides, participants to take away a message of plight,” Ojeda said. recreational activities with people in salad and desserts. Aside from cooking “humility and deeper understanding” Hope Lodge is open to anyone Today, Vanderbilt Cancer Society is similar circumstances. Hope Lodge dinner, volunteers spend time with the for the people they assist during an who is interested in spending time hosting one of its most popular service provides patients with opportunities patients and learn about their fights afternoon at Hope Lodge. with cancer patients and providing a events, Hope Lodge. Hope Lodge is to make unbreakable bonds with against cancer. Volunteers serve as an “Through (their) simple actions, genuine service for them. On average, an establishment of the American others and instills a sense of hope as outlet for people who sometimes have (volunteers) express their compassion Vanderbilt Cancer Society sponsors Cancer Society dedicated to providing they fight their battles. no one else to whom they can unload to these people in their grueling fight one dinner per month both semesters, free lodging to families when cancer About six years ago, Vanderbilt Cancer their burdens, and the patients are … (T)hese acts of kindness speak coordinated by this year’s Hope treatment centers are far away from Society began sending volunteers to grateful to spend time with volunteers volumes to lodgers at the institution Lodge Chair Richard Taing. For more their homes. Along with room and Hope Lodge to prepare dinner for who are dedicated and kind-hearted. who may be lacking a support system information and how to get involved, board, various programs are offered to cancer patients. Typical dinners have This year’s president of Vanderbilt or who simply need a conversation contact vandycancersociety@gmail. cancer patients, such as informational consisted of lasagna and other pasta Cancer Society Patty Ojeda wishes for to distract them from their current com.■

viral video Darquan flaunts his Crazee Life joe aguirre Assistant Life Editor you may ask with eyebrows arched. He The site describes itself as “Following is, in fact, an active local rapper, made the Crazee-est artist on the planet,” Ever found yourself spending a few popular by his infectious “Go Crazee,” and I don’t think that’s far from the minutes perusing through rows of and the inventor of the Darquan 360 truth. photos from the night before? If you dance move (YouTube it). Atkins is a local performer worth haven’t, indulge me for a moment. We If that weren’t enough to make noting, both for his regionally all know that nothing is more fun than him a noteworthy gent, Darquan appealing sound and for his energetic an enlightening retrospective such as maintains a website, www.crazeelife. participation in the local party scene. this, but I’ll do you one better than com, where he posts pictures and A Florida native who attended school your Facebook feed or the Gone City videos from his nocturnal exploits. for graphic design, Darquan truly bar photographers: Darquan’s Crazee Since he often ends up in places hustles his own product, responsible Life. where Vandy students offer their for his own production, promotion You may enjoy some nightlife, but patronage, his pictures include some and visual art. What struck me about your passion for raging is minimal of our familiar friends and classmates. Darquan is his audacity, the guts he when compared to the intensity of There’s even a possibility you yourself has to assume his life is interesting youtube.com Darquan Atkins, Nashville resident made Darquan’s wall of fame, and in and “Crazee” enough to document. In a recent video, Darquan (top) poses with Vanderbilt sophomore Michael Helfer and Renaissance Man. Who is this guy, any case, it’s entertaining to check. Frankly and fortunately, it is.■ (left). Many students got caught by Darquan’s camera last Thursday at Decades. www.InsideVandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Wednesday, September 15, 2010 7

fashion fashion courtney kissack Staff Writer

It’s a frequent dilemma with potentially dire consequences no matter the decision: Should I sport a predictable pastel or “frat-out” my tailgate look? What not Luckily, the lacrosse (LAX) pinny/fraternity tank can alleviate the overwhelming wardrobe choices in the midst of such a decision. In addition, these tanks keep you cool — and we’re not just talking about body temperature. A frat tank or mesh LAX pinny to wear flamboyantly projects your inner-frat star via a bold slogan, such as “rage rage rage” (pictured). “I think it’s awesome because (it’s) more than just a T-shirt. (It’s) a part of your lifestyle,” said sophomore Sophomore Nissa Ostroff picks out Mackenzie Melvin. Vanderbilt’s most irritating trends. And frat tanks aren’t just for bros; Vanderbilt co- eds can sport them too. While they might not be Frat Tanks featured in Vogue as the fall’s hottest item, frat tanks are a Vanderbilt fashion that will continue to rage.■ nissa ostroff time to retire Vera Bradley Staff Writer bags. These floral eyesores should only be reserved for Inevitably, there are countless a) weekends in Nantucket b) lists concerning what to wear visiting your grandparents’ each season. Here’s the “anti- house or c) weekends with your list” of what not to be caught grandparents in Nantucket. dead in. No exceptions. Even more outrageously horrible: the Lanyards — As a person who black-and-gold Vanderbilt print has lost her Commodore Card sold in the bookstore. around five times, I know that cards are hard to keep track Enormous Bows — Unless of. However, this does not you happen to be: a) Blair warrant strapping them around Waldorf or b) Eloise, you look your neck on a Vanderbilt downright outrageous with a University-issued lanyard, gigantic bow on your head. If especially while sitting through you just stuck to classic bobby a class. Read: This is not eighth- pins and subdued headbands, grade genetics camp anymore. we’d be all the more grateful. As a responsible young adult, you are fully capable of keeping Visors — This one is for you, track of your card without it fellas. Vanderbilt may be an dangling from your neck. arboretum, but sadly, it’s not a golf course. Extra penalties Vera Bradley — After you for the backwards visor. Go for were old enough to dress full coverage and spring for a yourself, it also became hat.■

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Nikky okoro, nabeela ahmad, & xiaoyu qi Staff Writers

As any “thrift snob” cart became necessary for knows, on the first Saturday our armful of finds. After an of every month, everything intense sorting process, we at Goodwill is 50 percent off. walked away with a diverse This month, we answered selection of animal attire — the call of the wild by forging leopard, tiger-print and hair, through the bargain racks to oh yes! see if we could score a key Our fierce finds include: fall trend — animal prints — (1) Off-the-shoulder, tiger for cheap. print pullover — best for To avoid the long lines of dinner and drinks with your hungry buyers, we began fellow fashionistas. (2) Short- the hunt early. Our weapons sleeved leopard blouse — of choice: caffeine, cash and perfect with black skinnies a keen eye. We were initially for work and class. (3) Long discouraged when met by leopard mesh dress — to be a large collection of hand- shortened into a mini for any me-down fanny packs. But night on the town. For more as we scavenged further, we thrifty adventures, keep an spotted printed treasures eye out for this recurring among the trash. feature in the Wednesday Furry creatures edition of The Hustler. ■ transformed into magazine- worthy, editorial looks before our eyes. The lesson to remember is to always follow the Golden Rule of Goodwill XOXO, Hunting: “Anything goes The Thrift (but try it on first).” It wasn’t long before a Snobs xiaoyu qi/ The Vanderbilt Hustler 8 Wednesday, September 15, 2010 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.InsideVandy.com opinion the vanderbilt hustler column Editorial Board What is on your mind? The Rant is your place to anonymously sound Eid commemorates 9/11 off on any issue you want. T o submit David Namm to The Rant, e-mail opinion@ Editor-in-Chief In recent weeks, controversy by scapegoating moderates for the acts of Matt insidevandy.com or go to the opinion Scarano over Islam, new Mosques and extremists; however, this scapegoating is wrong. freedom of religion has abounded It is especially horrible when it leads to events page on InsideVandy.com. Columnist kyle blaine on a national and local level. such as the recent arson in Murfreesboro. News Editor Debate rages over the building of an Islamic Individuals who take their prejudices this far Compiled by Theodore Samets community center near Ground Zero. A fringe only perpetuate the worldwide cycle of violence. Floridian pastor planned and publicized That is why it is up to the Vanderbilt community Attention non-existent Vanderbilt Athletics department: Hire Phil theodore samets “International Burn the Koran Day.” And to counter violence and prejudice in our area Opinion Editor right next door in Murfreesboro, construction with acceptance and open-mindedness. Fulmer. materials intended for a Mosque mysteriously I must say we are doing pretty well. Recent went up in flames. columns in The Hustler by Jesse James and meghan rose All this correlated with the anniversary of Sept. Ben Wyatt have discussed the implications of You know it’s time for a change when you’d rather have Wendy’s Sports Editor 11, 2001, and the greatest American travesty infringements on Muslim rights here in middle chili (finger included) than another Rand quesadilla. of our time, which was perpetrated by radical Tennessee and elsewhere, adamantly defending Islamic individuals. Sept. 11 itself marked the freedom of religion and moderate Islam. charlie kesslering climax of the recent national controversies. Most freshmen on campus have read “Three Life Editor Hey, Frannie: I don’t see a lot of people wandering campus in George Protestors of the “Ground Zero Mosque” lined Cups of Tea,” which encourages cross-cultural the streets of New York City during the annual understanding and tolerance; soon, the author, W. Bush T-shirts either. commemorating vigil of 9/11 victims’ lives. Greg Mortenson, will speak on campus. President Obama was forced to remind a crowd In addition to all that is already happening that “we are not at war with Islam.” to promote tolerance and understanding, this Whoever named Nashville the No. 4 college town in the U.S. has In contrast, on Friday night, Sept. 10, at weekend’s Eid celebration represents for me the obviously never been to Boston, Austin, D.C., Ann Arbor, Madison The Vanderbilt Hustler Vanderbilt, hundreds of Muslims and non- biggest indicator of our successes. Eid’s falling Staff List Muslims alike gathered together to celebrate Eid, so close to Sept. 11 certainly held a symbolic or pretty much any other town with a college. the commencement of the Islamic holy month significance. Over the weekend, we remembered Editor-in-Chief of Ramadan. Muslim students were inclusive in the victims of the 9/11 attacks. We mourned David Namm inviting the entire school to celebrate with them, their losses and prayed for their families. We did Quake 2011 lineup: moderately successful or has-been rap artist to and non-Muslim students demonstrated open- not forget them, and we never will. But we also be determined. mindedness by attending the celebrations, celebrated. We celebrated Eid, and in so doing we News Editor where they were able to learn about the culture honored their memories with a step in the right Kyle Blaine of others. We should be proud. direction, towards acceptance, understanding I’m ready for basketball. The anniversary of the World Trade Center and, ultimately, peace. attacks always ushers in a certain amount Opinion Editor of prejudice toward the American Islamic — Matt Scarano is a freshman in the College Theodore Samets community. This prejudice is born of ignorance of Arts & Science. He can be reached at this and fed by hate. It is easy to cauterize wounds [email protected] column

Sports Editor Letter meghan rose Perfecting

Asst Sports Editors Religion vs. academics eric single tailgating peter nygaard To the editor: choose between missing class or attending service Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, was last on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Larry Smith got a lot of abuse from the stands week, and instead of exciting me, it disappointed In my Jewish Studies class, I spend a lot of this weekend. I can’t claim to know exactly why — Life Editor me to look at my options for celebrating what are time reading and worrying about disaffected technically, I mean. I know that we lost the game charlie kesslerinG the holiest days of the year for Jewish people. and unaffiliated Jews, who claim Jewish identity in no uncertain terms, and I more or less trust the This year, Rosh Hashanah fell on Thursday and but observe no holidays and are not part of any people who pointed out the tactical errors that our Friday, forcing me to decide between going to religious community. It scares and shames me to team may have made. But I have to rely on other fans’ Supervising Copy Editor class and going to services. While my professors think that I may turn into one of those Jews while discernment because, after living in Oklahoma and michelle cohen would have excused my absence from classes, here, mainly as a result of the conflict between my Katie Tennessee for most of my life, my brain has avoided I still didn’t want to miss out on the information religious and academic obligations. Des Prez absorbing the rules of football. A lot of my ignorance and discussions that I couldn’t have simply gotten No one should have to choose between going to Columnist is my own fault — I get distracted at games watching InsideVandy Editor from a classmate. class and fulfilling his or her most sacred religious people walk up and down the stairs and checking out Chris mcDonald I never imagined a year when I wouldn’t spend responsibilities. The current policy doesn’t work what they are wearing. But I suspect that if I went to a different school the High Holidays at services. because, in most cases, teachers don’t cancel in the SEC, my denseness would not have persisted this long. Jewish students, faculty and staff at my high class; they merely allow a student to miss without For most schools in our conference, football is like serious Marketing Director school never had to decide between class and penalty. But at an esteemed institution like church attendance. You know the rules and you attend, period. At George Fischer observance; we had school off on the High Vanderbilt, missing class is itself a penalty. Vanderbilt, we’re like Christians who show up for Christmas and Holidays. I was free to be committed to both Vanderbilt should modify its calendar and Easter. We still know how the ceremony of the game works — we all my religion and my studies. Many of our peer not hold classes on the most important holidays stand up when the game starts, collectively plop down at halftime, Art Director universities also don’t hold classes on Rosh of the major faiths. It would be a small logistical sing the songs we’re supposed to sing, and we can be reverent Matt Radford Hashanah and Yom Kippur — especially those challenge for the university, but it would create a enough when we have to be. Really, though, it’s football weekends, with high Jewish populations like Vanderbilt. tremendous benefit for students of every religion. not football games, that are the closest things to a collective ritual on I know that Vanderbilt students of other religions Vanderbilt’s campus. I won’t comment on this fact as such; whether Designers face similar problems. My Christian friends lament Hannah Simon or not we should have a less alcoholic and sweaty collective practice Jennifer Brown the fact that we have no break during Holy Week, Sophomore is for someone else to decide. Like it or not, tailgating is something Emily Green which culminates in Easter; therefore, they have to College of Arts & Science that we all know how to do, even if we don’t actually do it, and the Irene Hukkelhoven football game that is supposed to be at the center of this practice, for us, is incidental. Katherine Miller Letter Adriana salinas The ritual of tailgating is carefully orchestrated. Last Thursday kristen webb I heard a pair of girls planning: “Should we get drunk on Friday VSG: Don’t DREAM night so that we can wake up drunk and keep drinking?” one of them asked. “No,” said the other. “I think we should just start at Editorial Fellow To the editor: My main concern with this resolution is like 8 a.m. on Saturday.” Again, the relative value or detriment of gaby roman VSG is considering a resolution this evening to that it claims the DREAM Act “has no negative the activity is not the point. The point is that these girls know what urge the university to endorse the DREAM Act, implications, financial or otherwise.” This is utterly they’re doing. The vestments are easily recognizable: sundress in all which does nothing but undermine the rule of untrue. The legislation would allow states to grant weather conditions for the girls, button-up shirts and khaki shorts Photography Editor law and grant amnesty to illegal immigrants. illegal aliens in-state tuition, while denying the plus a plethora of stickers about how much we all heart our Dores Christopher Honiball First, although VSG has a role in advising the same benefits to lawful citizens from another for the guys. Solo Cups are mandatory, unless you are going to try university on policy, it shouldn’t take sides in state, as well as federal loans. To the authors of the sneaky colored-liquid-in-a-water-bottle trick. Even with all its overtly political matters. VSG is responsible for the the VSG resolution: Explain to me how this will intricacies, tailgating is second nature for the Vanderkids. VSC Director Activities Fee, and its statutes discourage “political have no negative financial implications. My first impulse was to be disapproving of our tendency to tailgate Chris Carroll activity.” Why is it that other organizations cannot I strongly urge VSG members to oppose this and forget about the football. After all, it’s kind of hard to legitimately receive AcFee because of “political activity,” resolution. To those who worry that opposing criticize our team if we tend to be ambivalent about the sport itself. but VSG can? While some may argue that this this will be politically unpopular: Consider the Vanderbilt has notoriously fair-weather fans when it comes to game Asst. VSC Directors legislation is “bipartisan,” it is difficult to argue student body’s political demographics; I assure attendance, but we tailgate even when it’s raining buckets as it was Jeff Breaux that advocating for the passage of this legislation you, supporting this will be political suicide. I on Saturday afternoon. I’ve decided that what we’ve really done, Paige Clancy does not qualify as “political activity.” urge opposition based not solely on the merits of though, is turned a mediocre situation into one that we can perfect. The VSG resolution is full of misleading facts. It the legislation, but also because VSG has no basis Even if we can’t be great at football, we will be great at the other stuff. only claims to grant illegal immigrants “temporary in supporting such political measure. Congratulations to Vandy for putting a fratty spin on an otherwise legal status.” While it is true that initially the mediocre season. legislation would grant them conditional status, it provides the illegal aliens an unencumbered Stephen Siao — Katie Des Prez is a senior in the College of Arts & Science. She can path to full citizenship. This is nothing but a thinly Sophomore be reached at this [email protected]. veiled attempt at amnesty. College of Arts & Science

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WOMEN’S SOCCER Women’s soccer falls to

Sports writer Reid Harris sat down with basketball standouts Wake Forest Jence Rhoads and John Jenkins for this week’s edition of “Take Two.” The stars discussed the teams’ dynamics and their personal and Virginia preparations for a deep tournament run. Tech Jence RHOADS and

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What have you been I was working pretty hard at home, working on Working on a lot of aspects of my game, trying to doing this o season to my shot, my long range shot, but I broke my add new dimensions to it. Ball handling, continuing get ready for basketball wrist, which set me back a little bit. I’m trying to my shooting stroke, things like that. I’ve also (taken) season? get back into it now. a leadership role and tried to get close to my team- mates.

Overall, how do you I think we have a lot of talent this year, and we I think we’re going to be pretty good. We’ve got a lot of think this year’s team will will go further than we did last year. We have our experience coming in with this year’s junior class. Me compare to last year’s goals set really high, and we’re hoping to reach all being a starter last year makes me feel like a veteran team? those goals. this year because I played so many minutes. I feel re- ally good about the season — the coaching staff has a really good plan. Practice is coming in about a month or so, so we’ll see how it goes then.

Both men’s and women’s Defi nitely the Gameday in Knoxville — that is To be honest, I haven’t looked at the schedule for this teams are playing for awesome. It’s in primetime, it’s the second game- year yet. I’m focused on us this year and I’ll worry about ESPN College Gameday day ever for women’s basketball. Playing in Knox- that later. We’re focusing on what we have to do to get in Knoxville this year — ville is awesome anyways. Hopefully we can get better. what games are you ex- the win out there. cited about this season?

What are some of your The goal is (always) to win it all. I think we’ll have Just play hard. If we play hard and play to our abili- goals for the team as a a shot as long as we keep our heads on straight. ties, we’ll accomplish a lot. Of course get to the tourna- whole? Undefeated at home is always a goal. Winning ment. Going past the fi rst round would be great. NELSON HUA/ The Vanderbilt Hustler the SEC, SEC tournament, I think those are all ob- Molly Kinsella (20) looks to lead the team out of a slump tainable goals this year. and back into the wins column with SEC play approaching.

There are a number of I think they’ll contribute a lot. They have a lot to All of them are great competitors. They work hard. BRIAN LINHARES freshmen on this year’s learn, obviously; they have to get a lot better. I think all four of them will have the chance to prove Sports Writer team, how much do you They have a lot of talent. They’re really motivated, themselves on the court. Following Vanderbilt’s loss to Virginia Tech, senior think they’ll contribute? want to be here and are really hard workers. I think forward Molly Kinsella lamented, “We have a team they’re going to be ready. goal to never lose two in a row, so this weekend was disappointing.” What is your team’s big- It’s hard to say because we haven’t practiced to- I think like it was last year, our depth. We’re athletic and She continued, “But we have really learned a lot gest strength? gether yet. I want to say our biggest strength will quick. Everybody can run. I think our biggest strength in playing two teams that will go far in the NCAA be our defense. That’s going to be our goal. will be our depth. tournament.” Unfortunately for coach Ronnie Woodard’s squad, What do you think you’ll We’re going to have to work really hard now so I think that’s where experience comes in. Being there there is not much else that can rectify the weekend’s have to do as a team to we’re hitting our peak at the right time. We’ll have before helps, knowing what it’s like. We’ve got to keep two di cult losses. make a deep run in the to stay focused and be confi dent in our team and working hard, and we’ve got to keep our goals in  e Commodores (3-3-1) kicked o the Hilton NCAA tournament? staying together with our teamwork and cohe- mind. Garden Hokie Invitational last Friday in Blacksburg, siveness. As long as we stay together, I think we’ll Va., losing 4-1 to No. 16 Wake Forest. go far. In the  rst period, Vanderbilt was locked in a scoreless tie with the Demon Deacons. Four minutes Do you have any person- Obviously everyone has personal goals — it’d be I haven’t thought about it yet, but anything like All-SEC into the second half, however, Wake Forest striker al goals this year? nice to make the All-SEC team again this year, but would be great. If we don’t win, none of my stuff mat- Katie Stengel broke the match open with a score. my ultimate goals are team goals. If my goals fall ters to me at all. Sophomore CJ Rhoades would not let the into place, then so be it. Commodores falter. In the 67th minute of the contest, Rhoades connected with the back of the net for the second time this season. FOOTBALL “CJ always has good composure on the ball, and showed that in her goal against Wake,” Molly Kinsella By the numbers... said. Most valuable Commodore: Rhoades would provide all the o ensive  repower that Vanderbilt could muster. LSU Stengel notched her second goal of the afternoon SEAN RICHARDSON 2 - Players making their fi rst career starts against in the 72nd minute to give Wake Forest a lead it LSU: linebacker Archibald Barnes and wide receiver would not relinquish. An additional two scores over the next nine minutes of regulation sealed the 4-1 Jonathan Krause victory. 4:34 - Time left in the 4th quarter when backup On Sunday afternoon, the Commodores sought to return to form versus tournament-host Virginia Tech. quarterback Jared Funk made his debut Trailing 1-0 with less than 30 minutes to play in the 7 - Number of consecutive losses vs. LSU contest, senior Megan Kinsella notched her second goal of the season on an assist from freshman Duggan 9 - Games in a row the Commodores have failed to Hahn. On the defensive end, senior goalkeeper Rachel score fi rst Bachtel kept the Hokie attack in check,  nishing with 15.4% - The Commodores were 2 for 13 on 3rd six saves. “Rachel came up big against VT — she came out down on Saturday and stopped a breakaway that could have made the 22-7-1 - LSU’s advantage in the all-time series score 2-0 VT,” Molly Kinsella said. “ at save was what got everyone believing that we could win, and CHRIS HONIBALL/ The Vanderbilt Hustler against Vanderbilt within minutes we scored the goal to tie it up.” DAN MARKS Nevertheless, a goal by Kelly Conheeney 14 minutes - Amount of points combined for Vandy in their Sports Writer 31 into overtime ensured that Vanderbilt would leave the In order for Vanderbilt to win games as he led the team with 10 tackles past six games vs. LSU state of Virginia winless. this season, the defense needs to play (nine solo), including one for a loss.  e Commodores return to Nashville on Friday for up to their capabilities, particularly the Richardson’s tools are best utilized in the 33:49-26:11 - Time of possession advantage a four-game homestand. Valparaiso and Wisconsin guys in the secondary. One week after Commodores’ run defense. He is a big for the Tigers conclude the non-conference slate this upcoming allowing Northwestern’s quarterback to hitter who excels against the run because weekend before South Carolina and Florida complete over 90 percent of his passes, his quickness allows him to close in on the 52 - The amount of yards lost on seven penalties for commence Southeastern Conference play. the Vanderbilt secondary stepped up ball carrier quickly and make the stop. the Commodores “SEC play starts next week and we open with South against LSU.  ey held Jordan Je erson While Richardson’s ability to stop the Carolina and Florida,” Molly Kinsella said. “It would to 40 percent passing (8-for-20) and run is his biggest asset to the defense, 135 - Total yards of off ense for Vanderbilt, their be huge to start out our SEC play with wins over came up with an end zone interception he also played well in pass coverage this lowest total since October 2008 (Valparaiso and Wisconsin).” that kept the Commodores in the game. weekend. LSU has a trio of fast wide Focusing on the remainder of the season, the  e biggest catalyst for the secondary this receivers in Russell Shepard, Rueben 7,294 - Number of days since Vanderbilt last beat Commodores realize the importance of heading into week was safety Sean Richardson, and Randle and Terrence Toliver, but those LSU (24-21 on September 22, 1990) league play on a high note. that is why he is this week’s Most Valuable three did not have many big plays “With each game, we are improving and a great win Commodore. on Saturday. A lot of that was due to 36,940 - Attendance for Vanderbilt/LSU game is close in our future,” said senior defender Megan Richardson constantly made his Richardson helping the cornerbacks over Eddings. “We want to be the best and, in order to do presence known on the  eld this week the top in pass coverage. ■ COMPILED BY DAVID MENDEL/ Sports Writer that, we have to play the best.” ■ 10 Wednesday, September 15, 2010 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.InsideVandy.com back page

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