www.InsideVandy.com Hustler Thethursday, october Vanderbil 27, 2011 ★ 123rd YEAR, NO. 59 ★ the voice of vanderbilt since 1888 t New Vanderbilt bookstore opens Monday Grace aviles Vanderbilt community textbook center, apparel While numbers are featuring 50 percent off and other Vandy-branded unconfirmed, some em- multimedia editor at the cafe, tours, raffles merchandise. ployees who had worked and more giveaways. According to Vice Chan- at the old bookstore and Vanderbilt’s new book- Walking into the book- cellor for Business Ser- are beginning tenures at store on West End will store on the first floor vices Frank Gladu, while the new location estimate open at 10 a.m. on Monday students and patrons Vanderbilt had originally that the new bookstore with more books, apparel will be met with the typi- requested alternate cafe has over three times as and merchandise than cal selection of Barnes & options be explored giv- many titles in stock. As ever before. The grand Noble books, a cafe and a en the close proximity to with a regular Barnes & opening will include live technology center for the an existing Starbucks, Noble, patrons have the music, author signings Nook with Nook merchan- Barnes & Noble and Star- option of ordering books and Nook giveaways. dise. On the second floor bucks ultimately decided not currently stocked to zac hardy/ the vanderbilt hustler On Nov. 3, a special students can find more that a Starbucks cafe be picked up at the book- V anderbilt University plans to open its new bookstore at the open house will be pro- books, a children’s litera- would be the most attrac- store. end of October. vided exclusively for the ture and games center, a tive option for students. see bookstore page 2 Meyer escapes Mou nt i n g U niversity accused of Scrambleevidence suggests Vanderbilt for Africa participating in African land grabs University’s investment in emerg- vote of no ing African markets may be creating kyle blaine a commodity crisis in the region, even as senior writer university officials and a hedge fund manager directly involved in the fund tout their potential for high returns and local benefits. confidence 21-2

The Oakland Institute, a California-based policy thinktank, released a report in June entitled “Understanding Land Investment Deals in Africa” implicating Vanderbilt in an African “land grabbing” investment scheme. The report is based on investigations of investors, purchase contracts, business plans and maps of the region.

According to the report, Vanderbilt, along with Harvard and other U.S. colleges, is invest- ed in African land development through London-based hedge fund Emergent asset manage- ment, which runs on of Africa’s largest land acquisition funds. The report claims Emergent’s investments in African land are forcing small farmers off their lands and creating insecurity in the global food system while not fulfilling promises of increased native employment and development. The investments, according to the report, are aimed at developing the land for agricultural exports. zac hardy/ the vanderbilt hustler katie krog K enny Tan speaks “The same financial firms that drove us into a global recession by inflating the real estate bub- staff reporter before the VSG House ble through risky financial maneuvers are now doing the same with the Wednesday night. world’s food supply,” said Anuradha Mittal, executive director of Alumni Lawn Area the Oakland Institute. “In Africa this is resulting in the dis- Representative Kenny to the Hustler. placement of small farmers, environmental devastation, wa- Tan shocked the VSG A vote of no confidence ter loss and further political instability such as the food House Wednesday night must be affirmed by two- riots that preceded the Tunisian and Egyptian revolu- when he motioned for a thirds of the House. If tions. vote of no confidence in passed, the motion would Student Body President have called for an of- In response to the report, Vice-Chancellor for Adam Meyer. After a pe- ficial investigation into Investments Matthew Wright called into ques- riod of heated debate, the Meyer’s actions. The in- tion the truth of the report and said university motion failed, with 21 of vestigation results would investments undergo a thorough process of in- 23 House members vot- then be reported to the vestigation and due diligence. However, Wright ing against the motion. Senate, which would said his primary role is to serve the financial The two votes in favor have to vote on whether interests of the university. of the motion came from to remove Meyer from his Tan and Highland Area office as Student Body “The social (benefits) are not the Representative Patrick President. number one priority. This insti- Eads. “I’m disappointed that tution requires us to provide a “It is clear from the VSG was not willing to contribution to it so that it can outcome of tonight’s vote hold an official investiga- maintain its quality of educa- that the members of the tion into these matters; tion and the quality offering VSG House have full however, I understand it’s providing,” Wright confidence in my abilities why some House mem- said. “We can have and potential to serve as bers would feel uncom- the best social see africa page 2 student body president,” fortable in a vote of no Meyer wrote in an email see vsg page 3

Occupy Snyder,Nashville protesters can nights devoted ‘already to gener- “We have aworking success’ convene on the steps and lauren koenig volunteer to participate al assemblies and three groups for a reason, to listen to representatives staff reporter in facilitation training nights devoted to work- manage all the tasks at from each group discuss and subsequently act as ing groups. Members hand specific to the move- that evening’s progress. Standing in the shadow moderators for the meet- follow a code of conduct ment,” Friday said. Every few minutes a of the city’s tallest build- ings. Each person has and as a strict process of While Occupy Wall passing car honks its ings, several bearing an equal opportunity procedure that resembles Street does not claim to horn in support and ev- prominent banking logos, to make his or her voice Congress’s own parlia- have any enumerated eryone cheers. about 70 people waited to heard. mentary procedure. Pro- goals, Occupy Nashville “We’re just trying to re- commence Occupy Nash- “That really brings posals must meet a 90 has outlined three pri- think the binaries we’ve ville’s 18th general as- the democracy and it’s a percent consensus in or- mary issues that they been working in,” said sembly on the lower steps growing thing,” protestor der to pass. support: to end corpo- Snyder. “We’re chang- between War Memorial Cecily Friday said. “It’s According to Friday, rate personhood, remove ing a paradigm. We’re and the head of Deader- an organic movement … who represented the me- money from politics and teaching each other how ick Street Tuesday night. we’ve coalesced around a dia working group, work- support the Occupy Wall to think and backing the The organization may diversity of issues.” ing group nights are Street movement. world. No matter who leslie rodriguez/ for the vanderbilt hustler be leaderless, but it is far Occupy Nashville when the real work hap- After the working gets arrested, you can’t P rotestors brandish signs at the Oc- from disorganized. Ac- meets at 7 p.m. every day pens behind the move- groups have met for an take that away.” cupy Nashville protest Oct. 6, 2011. cording to senior Travis of the week, with four ment. hour, the protesters re- see occupy page 3 ★ ★ ★ 2 thursday, october 27, 2011 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.InsideVandy.com

i n good health by stacey oswald organ ization spotlight by Elise Dirkes-Jacks T he Benefits of Outdoor Vanderbilt College Republicans and Exercise Vanderbilt College Democrats The gym has long been hailed as a person’s best bet for a work- With very different agendas but out, and with all of the cardio ma- very similar enthusiasm, both Vander- chines, free weights, yoga mats, bilt College Republicans and Vander- exercise classes and inspiration- bilt College Democrats are optimistic ally fit people milling about, the about the rest of the year after what stereotype makes sense. But a each call successful first meetings. new trend is afoot in the fitness Matthew Taylor, public relations

community, one looking to for- kei v n barnett/ the vanderbilt hustler representative for Vanderbilt College ever change America’s outlook on Democrats, said that VCD’s first gen- working out in a contained envi- eral interest meeting was not only well ronment. This trend is outdoor ex- A neel Henry, junior, run- attended, but involved a spirited dis- ercise, or, in other words, fitness ning alongside the Rec cussion with a member of the Tennes- Tennis Courts. uninhibited by machines and other see Democratic Caucus. man-made workout implements. “We had an incredible turnout,” Tay- The benefits of outdoor exer- temperature of 98.6 degrees, a lor said. “More people than could fit in cise are extensive. Simply being factor that causes extra exertion the room.” outside decreases one’s stress during an outdoor workout. Likewise, president of Vanderbilt levels and increases one’s hap- Of course, there is also a free- College Republicans Stephen Siao re- Perry and Mitt Romney all within the chr is honiball/ the vanderbilt hustler piness, according to Prevention ing aspect to being outside. For ported a turnout of 90 students at past few months.” T ennessee Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey magazine, and exposure to natu- many years, people lived healthily VCR’s first meeting. According to Taylor, VCD has had an speaks at a VCR meeting on Monday. ral sunlight causes an increase without access to gyms, ellipti- “We’ve definitely seen a much higher easy time engaging new students this in vitamin D, a key supplement cals or exercise DVDs. They got number of people attending because fall. a completely new team dedicated to needed to keep bones healthy and their workouts from walking ev- I think there’s a lot more excitement “With the current state of partisan reviving College Democrats and liberal reduce the risk of certain cancers. erywhere, something Vanderbilt in the conservative movement,” Siao deadlock, we hardly have to do any politics on this campus.” In terms of extending the ben- students, especially those living said. recruitment. Students find us,” Taylor While VCR and VCD support oppo- efits of a workout, running outside on the Ingram Commons, should Siao says VCR has done most of its said. “We’ve not had to bring in big site political ideologies, Siao says the burns about five percent more be able to understand. Though recruiting through the organization speakers or offer special promotions two groups cooperate well. calories than running at the same Nashville is currently experiencing fair at the beginning of the year. A big to get people to come to our meetings; “We have a very good working re- pace on a treadmill, according to a bout of cold weather, moderate draw for VCR is the networking op- they are just genuinely concerned with lationship,” Siao said. “We’re friends Women’s Health magazine. Mul- temperatures are expected to portunities the organization can offer the Republican agenda.” with the leaders, and we disagree on tiple factors such as wind resis- return within the week. So try to students. However, despite this year’s high most issues, but at the end of the day tance and changing terrain cause make the trip outdoors, even if it’s “We provide a lot of opportunities student interest, Taylor describes this we get along very well.” the extra burn. Finally, varying just for a short walk, and remem- to meet Republican and conservative as a “rebuilding year” for VCD. On Nov. 9, the two groups will hold a outdoor temperatures challenge ber why you chose a college in the leaders and to go to events for free,” “We have barely existed for the last debate that will center around Occupy the body to maintain a normal south. ★ Siao said. “I’ve gotten to meet Rick several years,” Taylor said. “We’ve got Wall Street. ★

i n good health by liz furlow Tric k-or-Treat with Greeks and Athletes The fourth annual Trick-or- YES Prep, the Edgehill P-TEAM Treat with Greeks and Athletes, Program. africa : Investments hosted by the Greek Program- The event is one of the Office ming Board and Student Ath- of Greek Life’s initiatives to of- lete Advisory Council, will have fer community service to the trick-or-treating and Halloween- Nashville community. Earlier this themed games Friday from 5 to 7 month, over 800 fraternity and may conflict with p.m. on Greek Row (24th Ave and sorority members volunteered Kensington Place) for the families during the Greek Week of Ser- of faculty and staff as well as kids vice, performing more than 1,800 from the Martha O’Bryan Center, hours of community service. ★ university’sportfolio in the world increasing food produc - valuesProfessor and Chair of that the world’s poorest but at the end of the tion involving commer- the Department of An- people are being thrown day, if we’re not grow- cial farms and small- thropology Lesley Gill, off their land to make ing the portfolio, we holders alike, uplifting the lead signatory on way for foreign inves- have to have those calls communities through, the letter, was unavail- tors to grow food on a and those letters go out for example, the provi- able for comment at the commercial scale and in the summer where sion of employment, ac- time of publication. exported to countries bookstore: people’s scholarships cess to agricultural sup- The doubts expressed overseas as part of a get cut or programs get port for improved crop in the letter have been global scramble for land. cut.” production, access to expressed by national The Vanderbilt Cam- New location to Wright said the markets for small scale media as well. A New paign for Fair Food growing middle class farmers, access to clean York Times article pub- will host a “Land Grabs in emerging markets water and various fa- lished on Sept. 21 said Teach-in” on Wednes- provide larger selection presents new invest- cilities and health care,” day, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. to from bookstore page 1 said. Available on the Barnes ment opportunities and the statement read. promote awareness of According to Store Manager & Noble website, the Nook for provides benefits for A letter sent in June We hope that the issue. The teach-in Cory St. John, the new book- PC app allows readers to ac- those countries. The to Chief Financial Of- Vanderbilt will be in Buttrick 101. store intends to become more cess their e-library on their university reported its ficer Brett Sweet and “We hope that Vander- competitive in textbook pric- desktop as well as highlight investments in South- Wright by 47 faculty students will bilt students will come ing by offering more options. and add notes to the text. ern Africa to GreenRe- and students said the come and learn and learn about the is- “Students will be able to buy While Barnes & Noble at portCard.com, the or- investment practices about the is- sue of land grabs in Afri- both used and new books, as Vanderbilt will be fully func- ganization responsible alleged by the report sue of land ca and what the alterna- well as given more options for tional at its opening, there for the annual College “erode the livelihoods of grabs in Africa tives are for Vanderbilt, renting books. For those class- are changes planned for the Sustainability Report thousands” and conflict and what we can do to es you only need to take once future. “Currently, the two op- Card. According to its with the university’s and what the promote fair food both and won’t need the book for tions to get to the second floor report, the fund pro- values. alternatives here and in Africa,” said again, renting can be a much are stairs or elevator. Over vides job training, hous- “These projects dis- are for Vander- member of the Vander- more financially attractive op- winter break, however, the ing, transportation and place thousand of people bilt, and what bilt Campaign for Fair tion.” stairs will be ripped out and medical treatment for and monopolize natural we can do to Food Ben Wibking. “As The new bookstore will also replaced with an escalator.” local workers. resources, especially a campaign and a stu- continue to further Barnes & Cory St. John has been work- In an email state- water. The claims of promote fair dent concerned about Noble’s presence in the tech- ing with Barnes & Noble for 12 ment to Reuters News the London-based firm, food both here the issue, we want to nology and e-book industry. years, but is most excited about Agency, Emergent said Emergent, that it is and in Africa. emphasize the right of “Textbooks in their electronic being a part of the opening at the Oakland institute investing in agricul- small farmers in their form are great for e-readers Vanderbilt. “Students bring so report “misrepresented” tural production and ben wibking communities to be able like the Nook, but can also much new energy and enthusi- its investments in Af- employment are highly vanderbilt campaign to have democratic con- be read on PCs using the free asm. It’s what will be the life- rica. questionable to say the for fair food trol of their community “Nook for PC app,” St. John blood of this new store.” ★ “Our focus concerns least,” the letter read. resources.” ★

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fromvs vsg pageg 1 : Vin oviolationte of Vanderbiltof no in the eyes confidence of our student elected us into these of - fallscomplicated motion, flatpar- Carmichael Towers confidence. I will be propos- Student Government Stat- body, our Student Body fices. By passing this mo- ticularly for a House that Area Representative Lau- ing that we do an official ute 6.6 and that he accept- President, acting as the tion, we encourage within has only met a few times ren Holroyd said, “I think investigation into these ed responsibility for the official representative of the entire student commu- since being elected this that at the end of the day, matters without using that mistake. VSG, appears to them as nity a renewed confidence fall. A vote of no confidence the student’s confidence title,” Tan said after the The VSG budget is now having failed in his duty in our organization and is a very grave accusation in Adam came through motion failed. posted on the VSG web- to uphold our governing inspire trust that we will of an official being derelict … He’ll continue to do a On Oct. 20, The Hus- site, in compliance with documents.” continue to act on behalf in their duties and I be- great job for VSG.” tler reported that Meyer VSG Statute 6.6. He added, “Our goal in of their needs and inter- lieve that the 21-2 vote in “I am thrilled with the refused to disclose VSG’s In his speech before the passing this motion should ests.” support of Student Body accomplishment’s of the financial information out- House, Tan said, “I sin- be to find the whole truth, Attorney General Lucas President Adam Meyer Meyer-Manard team thus side of the organization. cerely thank our Student in order to demonstrate Scholl wrote in an email, speaks for itself in terms far, and I am excited to On Oct. 24, The Hustler Body President for taking our commitment to be “As Attorney General I of an appropriate response see many more of our up- reported that Meyer said corrective measures to re- transparent and account- was happy to see that par- regarding the issue the coming initiatives come to he recognized that this solve this issue. Unfortu- able to the students whom liamentary procedure was motion brought up and fruition over the next few non-disclosure policy was nately, despite his apology, we represent and who followed concerning the brings it further closure.” months,” Meyer wrote. ★ Joggling for the cure occupy: C oncerns over lack of police presence

from occupy page 1 “We’re helping out the One of the main topics of homeless within the pla- discussion brought up by za with rice, chili, vegan the Direct Action group in- food,” said protestor Sarit volved an incident on Sun- Jacobsen. “Some are just day at 9 p.m. in which a 18 years old. Being here is protestor was assaulted by waking me up to the bot- a person walking through tom pit of the 99 percent, the plaza. The young man, I forget about separation named David Yates, was from corporations.” hospitalized and treated for When the meeting ad- a number of injuries, includ- journed, some protestors ing broken ribs and lacerat- left to return to their ed ankle wounds. According homes. Others stayed to to Yates and other witness- demonstrate their support, es of the event, the attacker while others remained was briefly questioned by simply because they had the police and then allowed nowhere else to go. to walk away with a citation Jonathan Fellows, a for instigating a fight. man in his early twen-

photo provided “Someone dragging you, ties, identified himself as li z furlow of fun to juggle through the race,” that’s a beating, not a fight,” a recent college graduate Rutsky said. said Yates, who intends to and homeless. “I’ve been news editor Eight Vanderbilt students, three Last year’s Catch It Early team press charges. staying up here because I alumni and three other jugglers will poses for a photo while juggling. One of the protestors, who like to see people getting Senior Jessica Rutsky, vice presi- participate in the race with Team went by the name of Dan along, persevering,” Fel- dent of the Juggling Physical Arts Catch it Early. Wakely, drafted a letter to lows said. “Something’s Club, practiced “joggling,” or jug- Bob and Trish Evans, husband Jacob Weiss, a Vanderbilt gradu- Mayor Karl Dean to be dis- busted in the world and gling while running, for the Su- and wife from Wisconsin, are high ate school alumnus, is one of the tributed to the Nashville people just shake their san G. Komen Race for the Cure on school teachers on a year-long trav- founders of the Catch it Early Initia- community and targeted heads at them. It’s a re- Alumnae Lawn Wednesday night. eling trip across America. Trish tive, which works with Vanderbilt- to the metro police. By the ally big problem because JPAC members will participate with broke the 5K women’s joggling re- Ingram Cancer Center and Playing end of the meeting, the pro- it’s no longer about a two- Team Catch It Early, a group that cord of 16:55 and this race Bob plans by Air Productions, an entertain- testors also agreed to three party system so much as plans to raise breast cancer aware- to break the men’s record of 19:45. ment company, to raise early detec- marches, the first of which it’s about the corporations. ness and funds while entertaining “We learned when we were en- tion, cancer awareness and support. will take place this Friday It’s very hard to become spectators and other runners with gaged,” Trish said. “We were both “We’re creating awareness and add- at noon beginning at War un-homeless.” their juggling skills at the race on college athletes and after we gradu- ing fun to it. Other runners will look Memorial and ending at the Snyder expressed his Oct. 29. ated we needed something to fill all over and say, ‘I can’t believe I just got central precinct. admiration that a diverse “We’re working closely with Catch that extra time.” passed by a juggler.’ We make a lot of “We need to bring atten- group of people were able it Early, and it’ll be the first time “We tried swim dancing, juggling, people smile,” Weiss said. tion to the lack of police to unite under a common joggling in a race for the Vanderbilt rock climbing, lots of stuff. But we To register for the joggling team, presence at the plaza and cause. He stated that he students. I think it’s going to be sort went back to juggling,” Bob said. go to catchitearly.org/team. ★ the threat to public safety,” hopes that the movement said a representative of the will work to involve other Direct Action group. outside organizations. In Another group, Sustain- the meantime, the plaza able Occupation, addressed has already hosted talks the growing concern of by members of the Nash- maintaining the occupation ville community, educa- on the plaza as the weather tional sessions and even Alta Gracia apparel benefits grows colder. Recently, the musical performances. protestors moved to keep “If you look at it, we’ve the plaza occupied 24 hours already succeeded,” Sny- a day. Tents and donated der said. “It’s the most cre- food were made available ative experience I’ve ever workers, customers alike for everyone on site. been a part of.” ★ e lise dirkes-Jacks Bozich started Alta Gracia in His inspiration came not only staff reporter 2009 after a nearly yearlong pe- from his own adversity, but from riod of hardship for him and his the campaign that had been family, including his own diagno- around for the past decade from With the return of the Alta Gra- sis with multiple sclerosis. college students calling for a liv- cia line to the new bookstore, stu- “Having gone through all that, ing wage. Bozich says listening dents will, “with the very simple the good news for me was I al- to students’ passion is what con- decision to buy a t-shirt, have a ways had hope, because I was vinced him the venture would chance to change someone’s life,” born here, and I was blessed with be successful. After only a year, according to Alta Gracia founder resources,” Bozich said. “I could the line has expanded from being and 1985 Vanderbilt alumnus get best medical care for myself sold in 250 college campus book- Joe Bozich, who will speak at and my family, and I didn’t have stores at first to the current 400. Vanderbilt this afternoon as part to worry about taking time off “Now that we’re one year into it, of the American Studies Sustain- work and bills and things like the product is performing, but the ability Project. that.” key is awareness,” Bozich said. “This year we wanted to make Bozich wondered what his ex- “How do we get that story out more of an effort to create aware- perience would have been like there when the decision whether ness and educate people,” Ari had he not had that good fortune. or not to buy that t-shirt takes Schwartz, campaign leader for “I couldn’t imagine what it only a few seconds? How do we Vanderbilt Students of Nonvio- would be like to go through what say: because of your decision, lence, said. “The Sustainability I went through, knowing that there’s a child whose parents will Project is the perfect format.” there is a cure but it’s not avail- now be able to send them to school Alta Gracia is an apparel brand able to you, and on top of that, and give them hope for a better fu- made in the Dominican Republic what if those people were strug- ture? I want people to know that by unionized workers paid living gling to put a roof over their option’s available. If they care, wage, the first and only brand if heads, or food on the table,” there’s something they can do.” its kind. Workers are paid wages Bozich said. Alta Gracia was carried by the 340 percent higher than what is Bozich decided that what he closing Sarratt campus bookstore required by law, which is enough could do to make a difference was and will continue to be carried by not only for workers’ healthcare to use his business, Knight Ap- the new store, opening Oct. 31. and housing costs, but to send parel, and the Alta Gracia project Bozich will speak at 4:10 p.m. STARTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 IN THEATERS EVERYWHERE their children to school. was born. in Buttrick Hall. ★ CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS FOR THEATERS AND SHOWTIMES 3.792” X 5" THUR 10/27 VANDERBILT HUSTLER DUE MON 2PM

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column opinioncolumn Vanderbilt’s ‘black gold’ End welfare for What about the investment with appear to exist for Vanderbilt’s invest- corporations Emergent Asset Management, then, ments in Africa: those published by the which has allegedly participated in Oakland Institute, whose publication in “land grabs” across southern Africa? If June sparked the whole hullaballoo sur- Vanderbilt didn’t flip through the stacks rounding these investments in the first Mic hael Greshko of a Rolodex, how did that slip through place. Je sse Jones columnist the cracks? The reports don’t paint a flattering pic- columnist It all depends on whether or not you ture of Emergent, which is depicted as “a One of most important — and diffi- think there are cracks to slip through in new type of vertical integration (model) Corporate welfare. Crony capitalism. These cult — areas to navigate for anyone cu- the first place; not only does Vanderbilt that allows control of land, means of terms elicit the anger of Americans on the right rious about Vanderbilt’s sustainability see its investments in African land as production and resources along with and the left, and they’re what unite the Tea lies with the university’s endowment, a socially sustainable, but it has also used the ability to inflate global food prices.” Party and Occupy Wall Street in their animos- $3 billion patchwork of 2,300 individual them to demonstrate the sustainability Reports from an Emergent-backed agri- ity toward our current political system. How- endowments earmarked for various uni- of the endowment as a whole. In a July cultural project in Matuba, Mozambique ever, from what I have heard, the Occupy Wall versity expenditures. Vanderbilt’s in- 2010 survey form submitted to Green- portray the company as reluctant to talk Street movement does not appear to possess the vestment team — a team of 15 headed up ReportCard.org — the organization that with local communities about impend- solutions that we need to truly end corporate by Matthew Wright, the Vice Chancellor assembles the annual College Sustain- ing land deals and hesitant to give assis- welfare. They rail against corporations “indis- of Investments — has the task of replen- ability Report Card — Vanderbilt touted tance to communities whose old cattle- criminately accepting bailouts,” but if someone ishing the money we spend annually — its “agriculture investment based in the watering lands were taken by Emergent handed you $1 billion, would anyone honestly something to the tune of $140 million, or Southern portion of the African conti- in a national government-backed deal. turn it down? The source of the problem here is 4.5 percent — and increasing the money nent,” high-fiving the investment fund, (The Mozambican government, too, is at not in corporations accepting taxpayers’ money, we have, racing to keep up with both in- tacitly Emergent, for “provid(ing) work- fault.) but in the government offering our money to flation and the desire to expand Vander- ers with housing, bicycles, medical treat- Should these allegations stand, they corporations in the first place. bilt’s funds. They are, in effect, the ones ment … clean water wells, electrical in- seem to be completely at odds with what Contrary to the opinions of some on the right, most attuned to bringing the gold back frastructure, housing,” and presumably Vanderbilt itself claims to have observed it is not the case that every welfare program to the Black and Gold. fresh French toast for workers ill in bed. over the years with this investment, is directed toward equality. The entrenched But the gold that comes in is not as Based on this description, Emergent bringing into question our university’s special-interest subsidies for oil companies, micromanaged as one might originally sounds saintly, like a Peace Corps pla- ability to stand by the values it claims agribusiness and (perhaps most notoriously of suspect. Despite the university’s wealth, toon wired with BlackBerrys tuned to to uphold while rigorously evaluating in- all) defense contractors overwhelmingly benefit it’s still a middling fish in a very large the NYSE. And Vanderbilt is pleased vestment options. those at the top who are politically well-con- financial ocean, and as such, Vanderbilt with the accuracy of this picture: Ac- Then again, Vanderbilt’s investment nected. Occupy Wall Street rightly condemns almost exclusively relies on outside fund cording to Wright, the social sustain- team is apparently already on it, accord- these practices, but they seem to miss corpo- managers to invest on behalf of the uni- ability initiatives attributed by Vander- ing to Vice Chancellor Wright: “Our of- rate welfare when it occurs in causes champi- versity. Vanderbilt does all it can to en- bilt to Emergent “were not promised, but fice is really on top of matters as they oned by the left, such as in the alternative ener- sure that these managers do not invest as part of our diligence in monitoring, relate to our investments, so anything gy sector. Solyndra’s bankruptcy, after having willy-nilly; in a phone conversation with (they) were observed.” that (community members) may hear received $535 million in government loans, has Vice Chancellor of Investments Matthew But how exactly does Vanderbilt go in the press is secondhand information, forced the Obama administration to admit that Wright, he emphasized the thorough- about observing these things? Helicop- and we’re light-years in front of it.” our government is “a crappy vc (venture capi- ness of his team’s front-end work with ter fly-bys over rural African farms? Despite their interstellar lead on the talist),” in the embarrassing words of an email each of the 200 or so fund managers that Parachuters with cameras and note- rest of the community, however, the of- sent by Obama’s former economic adviser Lar- Vanderbilt hires, noting that he and his books? An interviewing corps that bug- fice fairly admits that it has one goal in ry Summers. team “put together a 25 to 40-page due gies about from African farm to African mind: to protect and expand our “our A recent column in USA Today by Director diligence report, meet with the manager, farm? portfolio, diversification, and return” of the Copenhagen Consensus Center Bjorn spend a couple of months with the man- While I would be impressed if this and put the gold in the Black and Gold, Lomborg articulates an alternative energy ager, learn about prior client relation- were the case, I doubt it. It seems far funding this university’s great works policy free from corporate welfare. According ships, (learn about) the personnel within more likely that Vanderbilt acquires in- and services. to Lomborg, governments can, and should, the organization — and then continue to formation about this investment from But as far as Emergent is concerned, fund innovative research, since the private sec- monitor (the manager).” Wright bristles Emergent itself and outside agencies the only thing to “emerge” from Vander- tor typically underinvests in R&D. But until a at the thought that Vanderbilt’s financial with little access to on-the-ground re- bilt is a slew of mixed messages. real game-changing technology is found, which team invests impetuously: “There needs ports. I, too, tried my hand at getting cuts energy costs and reduces global warming to be an understanding that we don’t flip information from Emergent, but I was — Michael Greshko is a sophomore in the simultaneously, governments should not be through a Rolodex and say, ‘Who will we (unsurprisingly) given the silent treat- College of Arts and Science. He can be subsidizing expensive, unproven technologies, invest in today?’ and make an invest- ment. I then turned to the only on-the- reached at michael.a.greshko@vander- or indeed subsidizing any one form of energy ment and then never really follow up.” ground, non-confidential reports that bilt.edu. over another. I would add that, in this tough economy, America definitely should not be ty- ing the hands of energy companies with mora- letter toriums on oil drilling. Lifting such bans is probably the easiest thing we can do right now to create a million good-paying jobs, but the environmentalist movement, aligned with Oc- cupy Wall Street, wants to keep us in the dark. I would encourage environmentalists to take a good look at the Scandinavian countries, which Land grabs contradict the American left loves so much, and discover how much they “drill baby drill.” Our leaders’ attitude of corporate socialism — socialize the risk to all of society, privatize the reward to a few — is what led to the much- Vanderbilt’sTo the editor: under the guise values of “creating jobs in un- of those principles were Caring, Honesty, maligned bailouts of the financial institutions derdeveloped areas” — and then this es- and Accountability. I want our endow- and automobile companies. Contrary to the Vanderbilt has admitted to being fi- calated in the wholesale genocide of the ment to follow this creed as much as we anti-capitalist wing of the Occupy Wall Street nancially and personally involved with a peasants who refused to remain silent. ourselves are held to it. movement, however, corporate welfare is not company, Emergent Asset Management Disturbingly, EAM’s subsidiaries are And with these principles and facts endemic to capitalism; it is antithetical to capi- (EAM), which is hiding behind a façade based in South Africa, the former home of in mind, I am publically reiterating the talism. If America were a truly free-market of “sustainable agriculture.” In reality, apartheid. Mozambique, one EAM’s main coalition Vanderbilt Campaign for Fair capitalist country, then these “too-big-to-fail” what they are doing is exploiting some of agro-sites, is the home of a large peasant Food’s requests, that Vanderbilt Univer- firms would not have received any government the world’s poorest people and their last group UNAC that recently produced a re- sity immediately divest from EAM, write assistance. Many of these firms may have gone possessions — their only remaining land. port supporting the fact that these land a public letter apologizing to the indi- bankrupt, adding to our economic woes in the We know through the Oakland Insti- grabs are not isolated occurrences. These viduals and communities affected and short-term, but by removing the “moral hazard” tute’s on-the-ground research and EAM’s aren’t far-fetched tales, but the facts of implement serious endowment transpar- of incentivizing risky behavior, our government own corporate statements that they are our reality. ency and public ethical measures. would have cleared the field for a stronger foun- buying up massive acreages of land in I see two major problems here. The We are students, faculty and others al- dation of economic growth in the long-term. By Southern African countries and convert- first is the very real possibility that we, lied against these ongoing unsustainable subsidizing bad behavior, our government may ing it into industrial agriculture opera- Vanderbilt, are profiting from people in practices. In that spirit, I’d like to invite have bailed out our sinking economic ship for tions by coercing communities with force Africa losing their lan d and food in ways you (faculty too!) to attend a short orga- the moment, but the leak continues unabated, and threats, exploiting workers by not that violate any sensible notion of human nizing session and teach-in regarding and our stalled economy indicates that these paying them and planning on driving rights. I love Vanderbilt, and I know it these land grabs and what you can do to corporate welfare policies have brought little continued speculation. The Vanderbilt does good in the world here, but I don’t change policy held by the coalition; it will reward. Office of Investments, which manages want our goodwill to be predicated upon be in Buttrick 101 at 8 p.m. on Wednes- Occupy Wall Street has gotten a larger slice our collective endowment fund, has re- human rights abuses in other countries. day, Nov. 9. Mark your calendars, and I’ll of America to start thinking about these issues. jected these claims but has yet to publicly The second problem is that, if Vander- see you there! However, the Tea Party has been talking about respond. bilt has some evidence that contradicts these problems for almost two years now, and When I talk to people, sometimes the the documentation I’ve seen, why haven’t Zach Blume many of the same people who are now praising reaction is that this is far-fetched. This I seen that? Why isn’t it public? You and College of Arts and Science OWS are those who only a few months ago were could never happen, right? The fact is, I have as great a claim to how this mon- Class of 2014 dismissing the Tea Party as a bunch of kooks I myself have been to Guatemala while ey is used as anyone else. It’s unaccept- Member of Vanderbilt and radicals. doing linguistics research, a place where able that no one has any method of fact Campaign for Fair Food U.S.-backed corporations have had an checking or holding our administration [email protected] — Jesse Jones is a senior in the College of Arts undisputed, well-documented history of accountable for its actions. Remember www.vandyfairfood.org and Science. He can be reached at jesse.g.jones@ doing exactly this in the past, similarly the Vanderbilt Community Creed? Three vanderbilt.edu.

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column TTT hehehe VerdVerdVerdiiicccttt T he opinion staff weighs in on the pros and cons of various A sk not (Part 3): topics found in recent headlines from around the world. Is all service created equal? Obscure references mixed with humor? THUMBS UP! on an individual’s own free will. that the person volunteering to go One argument I’ve often heard to the shelter enjoys interacting v andy bubble is that people should participate with the animals. Additionally, Mi chael in projects that are more conse- the extra, much needed attention Billed as a viable alternative to The Hus- tler, “Vandy Bubble” hasn’t seen any new diamond quential instead of those they improves the quality of life of the content in the past month - except for a asst. opinion editor consider frivolous, such as playing puppies. These are the direct, im- link to a woman shaking her butt. Sheri- with puppies. To start, those mak- mediate impacts of puppy service ously, check it out. They probably need the “Service which is rendered with- ing this argument seem to misun- and, as mentioned above, would in traffic. out joy helps neither the servant derstand the likely alternatives. themselves be enough to make the nor the served. But all other plea- I would likely agree that if, for service worthwhile compared to sures and possessions pale into example, someone had the choice its likely alternatives. The torch nothingness before service which between puppy-sitting for an hour However, there are further, indi- It just wasn’t very good. is rendered in a spirit of joy.” — or using that hour to develop the rect consequences of playing with Mohandas Gandhi cure for cancer, the latter would puppies. Interaction with people There comes a time in all of our be the wiser choice. However, this from a young age helps socialize lives when we must ask ourselves: situation rarely occurs. the dogs, which will make them Does playing with puppies really Most of the time, the choice is much easier to adopt. After adop- count as service? actually between the “frivolous,” tion, the socialized dogs are less Well, maybe not that exact ques- fun service project and an hour likely to cause problems some- porn tion. But who hasn’t grappled with spent watching TV. For the sake of times associated with (usually A new study from Psychology Today finds that basic concept — ”Is my ser- argument, let’s say that the com- poorly socialized) shelter dogs, that Internet pornography is “destroying vice worth any less because I’m ac- munity impact of the fun project notably aggression. Because the men’s ability to perform with real women.” tually having fun while doing it?” is zero plus epsilon (an infinitely socialization of puppies, especially Watch too much, and you’ll be screwed. Many people believe it is. They’re small number), the community im- during the first 16 weeks or so of Or, rather, you won’t be. Don’t say you wrong. First of all, this belief that pact of watching TV is zero, and the dog’s life, significantly influ- weren’t warned. pleasurable service is not service the person will be receive equal ences the future personality and at all belies a lack of understand- satisfaction from either the hour actions of the dog, playing with Suham ing of what service is really about. of service or the hour of TV. The puppies can increase the quality of Five of Sea World’s infamous killer whales Second, the alternative of “unseri- more “substantial” service project life of both the dog and its adopt- may soon be extended the human rights ous” service is most likely not “se- offers less satisfaction to a degree ing family and decrease the risk of they deserve. PETA has leveled a lawsuit rious” service but instead no ser- in which this option is taken off aggression. Similar analyses can against Sea World for violation of the Sha- vice at all. And third, just because the table completely; therefore, its be made for virtually any service mus’ 13th Amendment protection against something is fun does not mean it community impact is irrelevant. project, no matter how “frivolous” slavery. Maybe they should pay the whales is not also consequential. Even in this case, which I would it may appear. a salary? All we know is, the (Shamu) show Service is not meant to be a pun- argue significantly underesti- Service not only can, but should MUST go on. ishment. No, really. When we hear mates the value of the service in be both fun and meaningful. Any about “community service,” all too both variables, the clear prefer- seeming contradictions between Posthumous steve jobs often we picture a line of petty ence for the community is service, the two are purely artificial. Hope- Steve Jobs’ biography is out, and it turns criminals cleaning up trash on as epsilon is greater than zero. As fully I have convinced you of that, out he was even more badass than we the side of a highway or the ran- such, a rational person would be but if you only take one thing from originally thought. We’ll let him speak for dom odd jobs we suffered through justified in choosing a “frivolous” my column, let it be this: Go out himself: for service requirements in high project because, although it is not and play with some puppies. The school. Involuntary or quasi-vol- better than the ideal, it is still bet- world will thank you. Bill Gates “would be a broader guy if he dropped acid once or went off to an ash- untary may be forms of service, ter than the most likely alterna- ram when he was young.” but they are by far not the only tive. —Michael Diamond is a fresh- forms, nor even the most impor- Finally, and perhaps most im- man in the College of Arts and And Fox News “is a destructive source in tant. The service with which I am portantly, many projects that Science. He can be reached at society.” more concerned is the service of seem frivolous on the outside ac- michael.s.diamond@vanderbilt. which Gandhi spoke, service that tually have significant community edu. Right on, Steve. We miss you already. benefits both the individual and benefits. Let’s return to the puppy the community and is performed example. We can safely assume

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Free giveaways, 50% off in the café, and more… ★ ★ ★ 6 thursday, october 27, 2011 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.InsideVandy.com Life H alloween films to set the tone A ‘Rocky Horror’ weekend Top Halloween movies C aroline Altshuler moi v e meter at Belcourt Theatre staff reporter A ngelica lasala Check our list of halloween movies staff reporter This weekend, not only can you wear ridiculous costumes, eat so much can- ranked from festive to horrifying. Disillusioned by bad party DJs and dy corn that your stomach hurts and unoriginal Halloween costumes? Not carve pumpkins to your heart’s con- in the mood for trick-or-treating? Feel tent, but you can also view both spooky like doing the Time Warp? Look no fur- and fun Halloween movies that are ther than the Belcourt Theatre, Nash- playing on repeat. To get your scare ville’s local cinema. “The Rocky Horror on (or not), check out the festive movie Picture Show,” a 1975 movie musical list. and cult classic, is playing at the Bel- court Theatre on Friday and Saturday Top 3: at midnight, as well as on Monday — It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Halloween night — at 10 p.m. Though Brown: the Friday and Saturday showings are Everyone should make time to sold out, tickets are still available for picture provided watch this classic Halloween movie. the Monday showing. Who didn’t grow up watching these What makes “The Rocky Horror Pic- At the Belcourt screening, the fea- Charlie Brown specials as a kid? ture Show” distinct from other movie- tured acting troupe is Little Morals Hunker down with a snuggie and watching experiences is that it is tra- — a group that, according to Belcourt pumpkin spice latte to watch the Pea- ditionally an audience participation Programming Director Toby Leonard, nuts gang in full force. event. A troupe of actors usually re- “has been doing The Rocky Horror pic- enacts the film as it is playing and au- ture show for decades.” Leonard also Frankenstein (1931 version): dience members are encouraged to yell mentioned that “The Rocky Horror Pic- This movie is slightly scarier than out various lines from the film and use ture Show” at the Belcourt Theatre is the aforementioned children’s film, different props throughout the movie. part of a larger series of midnight film but won’t leave you restless at night. Oftentimes, fans will bring water guns presentations that happen bi-weekly. Simply, it is a classic horror film that to simulate the rain storm the movie’s Tickets to the Monday showing are is extraordinarily well done. Unlike protagonists find themselves in, throw still on sale at http://www.belcourt.org recent re-makes, this version primar- rice at the screen during the wedding for $10. As “The Rocky Horror Picture ily sticks to the ingenious Mary Shel- scene, throw toast during the dinner Show” is an MPAA rated-R film, no one ley novel. scene and carry out dozens of other off- under the age of 18 will be admitted. beat cues. Indeed, those adventurous Furthermore, rice and glitter will not The Exorcist: enough to witness “The Rocky Horror be permitted in the theatre, though all This film has consistently been Picture Show” should definitely expect other props — including those fabulous named “the scariest movie of all time,” the unexpected, as transvestite cos- water guns with which one could defi- and rightly so. Good luck watching tumes and first-time-viewer initiation nitely use on his or her hall mates later this movie in its entirety without hav- rituals are commonplace. — are fair game. ★ ing nightmares for days on end. ★

WRVU top albums Last minute costumespirit. Yell at anybody doing ideas anything other than of the week Even if you’ve missed the Halloweekend praying. memo, putting together a last-minute For those of you who haven’t caught the latest trends on the costume can still be easy and cheap. airwaves, here’s what WRVU’s DJs have been playing the 3.Drive Lady to Harris Gaga’s Teeter meat and get dress a few pounds of bolo- most often over the past week. Nissa Ostroff gna. Make sure to cover your private parts. asst. life editor 1. Lykke Li - Wounded Rhymes 4. Aluminum foil goes a long way For a little bit of creative assistance, try one of the A space ship, a knight’s suit replete with a sword, or 2. Jeff the Brotherhood - We are the following: even solar panels can be purchased for under $2 at any Walgreens or CVS. If you’re feeling especially Champions adventurous, make a hat out of the foil and go as Stop1. Occupy showering Wall today Street and make a clever sign allud- the kid from “Signs.” 3. Fruit Bats - Tripper ing to how you are the 99 percent. Sleeping bag is optional. 4. Beirut - The Rip Tide

For5. Narcissistthe especially lazy out there, carry a compact mir- 5. Evan P Donohue - Rhythm and Am- ror around and make sure to look at yourself as often Put2. Bible-banging on your favorite cross protesters and go to game day in as possible. It shouldn’t be too much of a stretch. ★ plitude 6. TV On the Radio - Nine Types of Light W eekend on campus 7. Blitzen Trapper - American Gold- wing Kelly halom Tas te of Asia staff reporter Friday, Oct. 28, 7-9 p.m. 8. The Cars - Move Like This SLC Ballrooms Hosted by Vanderbilt AASA, Taste of Asia offers 9. Gang Gang Dance - Eye Contact Tongue N Cheek’s “Shot of an all-you-can-eat buffet of the most scrumptious 10. Cant - dreams come true Jack” Asian food Nashville has to offer. Tickets can be Friday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. bought on the wall or at the box office for $10 and at 11. The Antlers - burst apart Sarratt Cinema the event for $12. The event lasts from 7-9 p.m., so Tongue N Cheek, Vanderbilt’s improv comedy come ready to eat! 12. Washed Out - Within and Without troupe, was recently crowned the best improv group in Nashville. In a competition held on Oct. 1, TNC 13. Daft Punk and Various - TRON: defeated Nashville Comedy Theatre to retain the F ourth Friday at Sarratt title. To see the comedy champions live, come out to Friday Oct. 28, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Legacy Reconfigured Sarratt Cinema this Friday for their “Shot of Jack” In front of Last Drop Coffee Shop show, which is free and open to the public. VIBE, VIDA and Momentum will show off some 14. Wilco - The Whole Love of their routines at the Last Drop Coffee Shop this Friday. While you watch, enjoy a free treat! After the 15. Arctic Monkeys - Suck It And See show, there will also be a brief dance lesson taught by members of VIDA. 16. Sonic Youth - Simon Werner A Dis- paru The Green Bird Friday Oct. 28, 8-10:30 p.m. 17. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. - It’s A Cor- Saturday Oct. 29, 8-10:30 p.m. Sunday Oct. 30, 2-4:30 p.m. porate World Neely Auditorium 18. Black Market Research - Insult to VU Theatre kicks off their season with The Green Bird at Neely Auditorium. The play features “an Injury evil queen, a dim king, an avaricious princess and a mysterious green bird” in a quirky fantasy written 19. Opeth - Heritage Crh is Honiball/ the vanderbilt hustler by Carlos Gozzi, according to VUT. For undergradu- ates, admission is free with your Vanderbilt ID so 20. Action! - Friend Weakend T ongue-N-Cheek performs during Athenian Sing. come out and see this unique fantastical play. ★ ★ ★ ★ www.InsideVandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler thursday, october 27, 2011 7 Concert preview: M oogfest showcases electronic music

Givers at thelength, “InExit/In Light,” over the summer, N eal cotter staff reporter which added a slew of new jams to their repertoire that will surely make their way into Friday’s head- Looking to kick off your Hal- lining set. loweekend with a bang? After open- Here’s what to expect on Friday ing for Villagers and Ra Ra Riot at night: Taylor, the lead male vocalist, the Exit/In last Halloween weekend, bouncing back and forth as he deliv- Givers are returning to Nashville al- ers a riff and Tiff, the lead female most exactly one year later for a sec- singer, playing from her arsenal of ond electrifying performance at the instruments, including a xylophone, same venue. Those in attendance at a tambourine and a drum set. And last year’s concert saw the five-piece that’s just two of them. The other take the stage in tribal-looking Hal- members of Givers rock out on a bass, loween outfits before giving the most more drums and a keyboard, bring- energetic, and arguably the best, ing to life the already peppy album performance of the night, and this versions of their songs. Highlights time around is liable to only be bet- of their performance are of course ter. the popular “Up Up Up,” the varied- Hailing from Lafayette, La., the tempo “Meantime,” and “Atlantic,” members of Givers began their act where Tiff’s vocals take center stage at the University of New Orleans for a song that builds from a quiet and have been creating their brand intro to an exuberant climax. of lively, folksy pop music ever since. Exit/In’s doors open at 8 p.m. on The success of their bouncy single Friday with imagineIAM and Lord hayley mcartor/ photo provided “Up Up Up” has led them to be fea- Huron taking the stage before Giv- M assive Attack performs in front of a tured in multiple magazines, like ers’ set, so make sure to get there Cayla Mackey Spin and Rolling Stone, as well as early to catch all the bands, and pre- full crowd at Moogfest 2010. staff reporter on talk shows like “Late Night with pare for a show that’s sure to make Jimmy Fallon.” That buzz only grew you dance, sing and smile all night with the release of their first full- long.★ Ravers and music nerds unite: Moogfest is will summon the spirit of its namesake in here. A relatively young festival, Moogfest is an attempt to resurrect its legacy for future already becoming a staple on the circuit for generations. avant-garde electronic artists. The lineup is a who’s-who of creative and The elusive Moog roamed the earth be- groundbreaking musical visionaries. Head- tween the years 1934 and 2005 and was most liners include the Flaming Lips, Moby, TV known for the unusual sounds it produced — On The Radio, Chromeo, Crystal Castles, like a glitched motherboard driven by ghosts Toro y Moi and Passion Pit accompanying to drown itself. When not foraging for food, lesser-known acts such as Glasser, Gold it wove intricate webs of wires and created Panda, The Drums and Neon Indian. Both nests from found objects such as discarded performers and fans will leave educated, electronics and old organ keys. For some, the drawing knowledge and inspiration from the relics of this past specimen are reverently array of art installations, film screenings worshiped. The general public, however, still and exhibitions. Only here can you master remains largely ignorant of this creature’s the creepy sounds of the Theremin, then existence. dance until you pass out. What better place to discover the Moog One question remains: How do you pro- (Bob Moog, that is) than in its exotic natural nounce this elusive syllable? The specimen habitat of Ashville, N.C. In its native ter- himself, who happens to have the first name ritory, a foundation has risen to pay hom- of Bob in addition to acquiring speech, de- age to this docile being. This weekend, the clares, “It rhymes with ‘vogue.’” And in principle product of the Moog Foundation vogue it is. ★ photo provided SUBMIT YOUR WORK TO THE VANDERBILT REVIEW You could win a cash prize!

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reid harris Power asst. sports editor Rankings: Complaints about the lack of student turnout have become Week 8 tired. It is a well-documented by Jackson Martin, asst. sports editor fact that students tend to show up to games in the second quar- 1. No. 1 LSU (8-0, 5-0 SEC) ter, leave after halftime and The Tigers may have played their best game forget about the football team of the season this weekend, thumping Auburn, moments after leaving the con- 45-10. Even more impressive is that they did fines of Vanderbilt Stadium. so without their best players on offense and Members of the local media defense. LSU now has two weeks to prepare for are quick to point to a small fan the first No. 1 vs. No. 2 regular season matchup base and apathetic students as since No. 1 Ohio State beat No. 2 Michigan in signs of an uninspired football 2006. culture, one that could only be transformed by a Vanderbilt 2. No. 2 Alabama (8-0, 5-0) team that immediately and The Tide struggled with Tennessee for a half consistently competes for con- before finally looking like the No. 2 team in the ference championships. Is that country by scoring on the first five possessions so? Common logic contends that of the second half en route to a 37-6 win over the a large and supportive fan base chr is honiball/ the vanderbilt hustler rival Volunteers. Like LSU, Alabama has a bye will only exist when Vanderbilt Vanderbilt to build the talent against Auburn can attest to week before the big game on Nov. 5. While Les becomes an SEC power. and depth necessary to compete that. To compete for champi- T he attendance numbers Miles might use that time to come up with some But for the Vanderbilt pro- at the highest level, it must be onships, that level of intensity do not mirror the Com- crazy trick plays, Nick Saban will probably just modores’ play in their gram to flourish, it first needs able to recruit not only against must be met on a weekly basis. gripe at the media for two solid weeks for build- 4-3 start so far this ing this game up too much. a dynamic leader capable of opposing coaching staffs, but season. selling Vanderbilt, leading its also against their fans and Bowl game selection 3. No. 10 Arkansas (6-1, 2-1) players and crafting effective gameday atmospheres. A less obvious effect of fan classmates,” Franklin said. In a shocking turn of events, the Hogs found schemes alongside a loyal and support is selection to play in “I don’t expect this to happen themselves down 17-0 to lowly Ole Miss Satur- sizeable fan base; James Frank- Importance of a home more prestigious and lucrative overnight, but what I’m saying day before rallying to a 29-24 victory. Bobby lin serves as the former, and as field advantage bowl games. Winning six games is that we have an unbelievable Petrino’s team has struggled to put two solid students and fans, it’s our turn Aside from recruiting, a rau- is only part of the equation — story.” halves together into a full game so far this to work on the latter. cous gameday crowd gives the bowl committees select teams Franklin’s story at Vanderbilt season. This shouldn’t be surprising, because football team tangible benefits based on how many fans they so far is a compelling one: He Petrino has trouble sticking around to finish the Recruiting battle on the field. As it stands, visit- believe will buy tickets, travel is recruiting elite level talent anything. In fewer than two months on ing teams can change play calls to the game and support their and winning football games at the job, Franklin managed to at the line of scrimmage and team. If Franklin and the foot- a school that traditionally has 4. No. 22 Georgia (5-2, 4-1) scrape together what is widely easily communicate with each ball team are able to become been the worst in the SEC. But In the last 21 meetings between Georgia and regarded as the best recruiting other on the field, a luxury that bowl eligible with consistency, Franklin and his players can- Florida at “The game formerly known as The class in Vanderbilt football his- is not afforded to Vanderbilt in the fan base has to step up and not do it alone — the students World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party,” the tory. Beating out the likes of Ar- hostile road environments. prove we can support postsea- and community must support Dawgs have won just three. If Georgia is going kansas, Virginia Tech and Flor- Franklin recently took a son appearances. the team that represents them. to win the SEC East, it is going to have to win ida for individual recruits, it is veiled shot at Commodore fans Different bowl commit- “We need the campus, the this time in Jacksonville. As if the Okenfenokee clear that Franklin possesses a in complimenting Georgia fans tees regularly visit Nashville community, the students, the Oar weren’t a big enough prize, a win this Satur- remarkable ability to sell what following a tough loss to the on game days to evaluate the people that work on campus, day would keep Georgia as the favorites to get to Vanderbilt has to offer. But that Bulldogs. He noted that they team’s performance on the field to really buy in and support Atlanta in December. is not enough to build a domi- traveled well, showed up early but also to gauge fans’ support us and be all-in so we can take 5. No. 13 South Carolina (6-1, 4-1) nant program. and stayed around until after for the team. Representatives this program where we want it This weekend’s matchup against Tennessee will “We can do all these great the game. Building a strong from the Capital One Bowl — to go,” Franklin said. be the true test for how the rest of the season things in recruiting and get home-field atmosphere is key to the bowl with the largest payout Franklin has invited play- will go for South Carolina. The Gamecocks will all these high-profile players to building a winning program. of any non-BCS bowl — were on ers to become a part of what he be without Marcus Lattimore for the first time, come to a game,” Franklin said. “That’s people in the stands, hand for Vanderbilt’s emotional calls the biggest turnaround so their SEC East hopes rest on sophomore quar- “But if they come to our place that’s people there early, that’s loss to Georgia. What was their in college football history — a terback Connor Shaw’s shoulders. and there’s not as many people people there staying late,” impression of Vanderbilt fans? dramatic change in culture to 6. Florida (4-3, 2-3) there as there should be, people Franklin said. “That’s people transform Vanderbilt into an With senior quarterback John Brantley set to are going to use that against really supporting their team Supporting our peers SEC power. On the field, Frank- return this week, Gator fans hope that the of- us.” and taking a real interest in At the end of the day, the lin and his team have provided fense will get back on track after three dismal Recruiting is an integral part who and what we are.” most frustrating aspect of dis- the spark needed to begin that performances in a row. Granted, those games of developing a football program Even with a capacity of un- mal attendance is the blatant transition. Now, the students were against Alabama, LSU and Auburn, but — traditional powers of the SEC der 40,000, Vanderbilt Stadium apathy toward supporting our and fans must take the next Georgia’s defense is just as good as those three. such as Alabama, Florida, LSU is capable of becoming a hos- football players. step to usher Vanderbilt to the Expect another great matchup at The World’s and Auburn each reel in top-10 tile environment — students “Our players deserve it. They next level: Competing for cham- Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. classes on a yearly basis. For on campus for the 2008 game deserve the support from their pionships. ★ 7. No. 23 Auburn (5-3, 3-2) You could argue that Auburn should be any- where from No. 4 to No. 7 on this list, but losing column 45-10 to a team missing its best offensive and defensive threats doesn’t get you the benefit of the doubt, even if that team is the No. 1 team in the country. Little brother emerges 8. Vanderbilt (4-3, 1-3) For now, this is Jordan job from a long-time incumbent. The offense was finally able to move the ball Larry Smith has been Vander- with consistency this weekend, centered around Rodgers’ team bilt’s starting quarterback for the a powerful running game led by Zac Stacy. If the jesse golomb better part of the last three sea- offense can maintain some of that consistency sons, and it hasn’t been pretty. sports columnist against Arkansas and the defense plays up to its Once a top recruit, Smith has lofty reputation, there could be a huge upset in thrown just 13 touchdown passes Nashville this weekend. For most of his teenage and to 19 interceptions in his last 570 adult life, Jordan Rodgers has attempts. And while he’s contrib- 9. Miss State (3-4, 0-4) been enveloped in a shadow twice uted eight rushing touchdowns, The Bulldogs have an opportunity to pick up his size. Smith has never averaged more a win this weekend when Kentucky comes to Starkville. Dan Mullen’s team can still salvage Older brother Aaron’s path to than 2.5 yards per carry in a sea- chr is honiball/ the vanderbilt hustler stardom was equal parts uncon- son. This season, Smith has car- Smith’s hands and put in the more the season by winning three of its last five ventional and unlikely. Before ried the ball 34 times for negative reliable — and certainly more ex- R odgers has sparked the games to sneak into a bowl. he was arguably the NFL’s best 18 yards. plosive — possession of its skill offense with his legs and 10. Tennessee (3-4, 0-4) his arm. quarterback, the future Super The Smith-led Commodores position players. Junior running Even without Tyler Bray, the Volunteers played Bowl MVP spent time at commu- have been afflicted by inconsis- back Zac Stacy and freshman extremely well against Alabama on Saturday, nity college, in the green room at tent quarterback play and, ulti- running back Jerron Seymour Chris Boyd against Army that with the score deadlocked at halftime. Derek the NFL Draft and on the Pack- mately, losses. With just four wins shouldered the load as best they would have made Aaron proud. Dooley has set his program up for success in the ers’ bench. in Smith’s first two seasons at the could. But the Vanderbilt offense As usual, the stats don’t tell the future, but this team is just too young to com- Along the way, the little brother helm, Vanderbilt was hoping that continued to sputter. Relying al- whole story. Rodgers has thrown pete for the division title this year. was but a footnote, another up- the redshirt senior would help his most entirely on yards after the two touchdowns and five intercep- and-coming young quarterback team make a massive step in the catch, Vanderbilt struggled to tions and is completing just 43.6 11. Ole Miss (2-5, 0-4) The Rebels nearly came away with a huge win who might not make it to Division 2011-12 season. move the ball downfield with any percent of his passes. He’s still a Saturday, but blew a 17-point lead against Ar- I play, let alone draft day. The program has taken that consistency. long way from Radio City, let alone kansas. The season looks lost for a program that Three Saturdays ago, Jordan step, but Smith never did. As their An imperfect solution, but one from winning what will likely be is clearly in free fall. The most exciting thing emerged from Aaron’s shadow. field general continued to show an nonetheless, Rodgers has opened a competitive quarterback battle left for Rebel fans besides the Grove is to wonder The younger Rodgers had forged a inability to pass downfield, the up the Vanderbilt playbook in a next spring. who the next head coach will be. similar path: starting as the quar- Commodores were forced to rely way Smith never could. Throwing But for now, the job is Jordan’s. terback for Butte College in Oro- heavily on draws, bubble screens the ball downfield is now a viable Faster, more athletic and with bet- 12. Kentucky (3-4, 0-3) ville, Calif., before transferring to and, at times, their defense to option. Rodgers has so far exhibit- ter decision-making skills than Insert generic “it’s almost basketball season” a Division I school in an elite con- score points. It was almost as if ed an accuracy and arm strength Smith, the little brother has final- joke here. ference. Now, he’s taking the next the Vanderbilt coaching staff had better than Smith’s, evidenced by ly given Vanderbilt a playmaker step and has seized the starting one goal: to take the ball out of his 43-yard touchdown throw to at the quarterback position. ★

The women’s soccer team will honor seniors Candace West, Emily Grant, Elizabeth Lillie and Bridget Lohm- uller on Friday night before the Commodores’ game against Kentucky. Vanderbilt’s final game of the 2011 COMMODORE BUZZ: season is set to begin at 7 p.m. CT at the VU Soccer Complex. ★ ★ ★ ★ www.InsideVandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler thursday, october 27, 2011 9 Breaking down the Women’s cross country one step enemy: Arkansas away from SEC championship george barclay dan marks sports reporter sports reporter Monday is an important Prior to last Saturday, day for Vanderbilt Athlet- this coming week’s game ics. Unbeknownst to the against Arkansas looked average fan, the Vander- like it would be the Com- bilt women’s cross coun- modores’ toughest remain- try team has the oppor- ing game on the schedule. tunity to bring home the However, the Razorbacks first Southeastern Con- put up a dud of a perfor- ference Championship in mance against a bad Ole team history and earn a Miss team, lucky to escape trip to nationals when the Oxford with a 29-24 vic- team travels to Maryville, m ichael Frascella tory last Saturday. Tenn., on Oct. 31. ally stepped their way up,” the vanderbilt hustler The Razorbacks will Despite starting the Keith said. “They set the still be a tough opponent, season unranked, the goal of trying to win a con- T he trio of Alexa Rogers, but they looked extremely Vanderbilt women’s cross ference title and getting to Louise Hannallah and beatable against Ole Miss. country team has run its nationals and they’re right Jordan White will pace the women’s team. The key to beating Ar- chris honiball/ the vanderbilt hustler best season in the history on the edge of it.” kansas will be shutting year, respectively. of the program. This fall, While a national tourna- down quarterback Tyler This will be the biggest L inebacker Karl Butler the Commodores burst ment bid is within reach, Wilson and the Hogs’ high test yet for Vanderbilt’s (28) should see the into the top-30 for the the Commodores are well M onday’s race powered passing attack. secondary, which has field more onS aturday first time ever on Sept. aware of the tough chal- against a pass-heavy sec championships Coach Bobby Petrino has been top-notch for most of 30 but didn’t stop there. lenge ahead of them and Arkansas offense. always been heavily reli- the season. If Casey Hay- After an impressive sec- have geared their minds Monday, oct. 31 ant on the passing game ward and Trey Wilson are ond-place showing at the toward the present. but has been even more re- able to keep the Arkansas Wisconsin-Adidas Invita- “We’ve got a hell of a Maryville, Tenn. liant on it this year since passing game in check, the saturday’s game tional, Vanderbilt beat out fight ahead of us with Flor- star running back Knile Commodores should have 19 other top-30 schools to ida and Arkansas at the Davis went out for the a good chance to win, as v. earn a No. 3 ranking on conference meet and that’s ing them every step of the year with a knee injury Arkansas lacks the weap- the Oct. 16 National Poll. going to be our main fo- way, coach Keith has con- suffered in practice before ons in the run game to Vanderbilt v. In a sport that rarely cus right now,” Keith said fidence in his runners’ tac- the season. compensate for an ineffec- No. 10 arkansas gets extensive coverage by about Monday’s race. tics as well as their abili- Wilson is arguably the tive day from Wilson. Saturday, Oct. 29 the local media, the Com- Last year’s SEC Cham- ties. best quarterback in the For Vanderbilt, the big 11:21 a.m. CT modores’ top runners have pionship is one Vanderbilt “If we keep our one to Southeastern Confer- storyline is how Jordan vanderbilt stadium improved and risen to an- remembers all too well. five inside of 30 seconds Nashville, Tenn. ence and has put up the Rodgers will perform in other level despite flying Although the Commodores and we get a couple of good numbers to prove it, high- his first career SEC start. TV: SEC Network under the radar. secured third place in the races up front, then that’s Radio: 97.1 FM lighted by his 510-yard The job is Rodgers’ to lose Although, he is sur- 12-team meet, Vanderbilt what we can control,” he performance in Arkansas’ the rest of the season. prised by his team’s cur- was outperformed by both said about his team’s goals comeback win against Rodgers was named the rent ranking, head coach Florida and Arkansas, who for Monday. “At Minnesota Texas A&M earlier in the sole starter on this week’s outside linebacker Chase Steve Keith knows that finished in first and second and Wisconsin, our women year. depth chart, and playing Garnham. Garnham left his team’s success did not place respectively. seemed to have a better While Wilson is a talent- against a big, athletic Ar- Saturday’s game versus magically appear over- Returning to their train- second half and that’s go- ed quarterback, he also has kansas defense will be a Army with a leg injury night. ing as a reference point, ing to be a real advantage multiple weapons in the little different than play- and did not return. After “They all had good the Commodores have for us.” receiving game including ing against an undersized losing Tristan Strong for springs last year, they all regrouped from last fall With their season on the top tandem Jarius Wright Army team. the year, Vandy can ill af- had really nice, produc- and taken a highly stra- line, the Commodores plan and Joe Adams who have Another thing to look ford to lose another outside tive summers for training tegic approach towards on making the most of any 34 and 31 catches on the out for is the health of linebacker in the lineup. ★ and they’ve just gradu- Monday’s meet. Oversee- edge they have. ★

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