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www.belmontvision.com The student newspaper of Vol. 60, No. 6 February 16, 2011

Belmont’s men’s team game, while Belmont’s Ian Clark is 14th due to injury. Shaunda Strayhorn, Kristin enters Saturday night’s Homecoming with 12.1 ppg. Nash and Crystal Kesler have also had to game against USC-Upstate atop the Lady Bruins sit out. Post player Shai Wilkins tore her Bruins meet Atlantic Sun standings. The Lady Bruins have endured a ACL before the season. The Bruins have won three conference tough season, hampered by injuries to key This weekend, USC-Upstate comes to games by six points or less, one of those players, in Brittney Ezell’s fi rst year as the Curb Event Center tied for third in the being a 67-62 win against Upstate in head coach. Belmont (8-17, 5-11 Atlantic conference with four other teams. In the USC-Upstate Spartanburg. Sun) will take on University of South fi rst meeting between the two teams this In the fi rst meeting between both Carolina-Upstate (13-11, 9-6) on Saturday year, the Spartans rolled to a 69-51 win. teams, Spartan freshman guard Torrey in this year’s Homecoming game. “They’re not that much of an Craig scored 23 points and helped Upstate “We have yet to have a healthy, up-tempo team, and with a team like ours in fi nale for cut into a 10-point Bruin lead with 2:30 rounded roster so far this year,” Ezell sustaining injuries, that’s good,” Ezell remaining. But Belmont center Mick said. “It’s frustrating when we have our said. “Hopefully our girls will stay with Hedgepeth sank two free throws with plans for rotations in our minds, and then them offensively and defensively. The seven seconds left to secure the victory. they’re no more.” supporting cast will have to step up for Homecoming Craig currently ranks seventh in the Junior Haley Nelson, Belmont’s this one.” conference, averaging 14.7 points per leading scorer, has missed seven games — Staff Reports Page 2 The Belmont Vision, February 16, 2011 Homecoming 2011 Bruins past and present celebrate ‘Destination Belmont’

By Dulce Torres Staff Writer coming,” Bunt said. Homecoming 2011, otherwise known as Desti- Liz Kacek, ’07, attended last year’s celebration. nation Belmont, is underway, with the biggest “I reconnected with the friends sitting around me events still ahead. and became infected by the spirit in the gym,” she “Homecoming is the opportunity to reconnect said. “So while it may sound incredibly cheesy, I with those wonderful experiences they had here at quickly realized this was more than just a game—it Belmont,” said, Julie Bunt, director of constituency was my homecoming. The night reminded me of programs. everything that made me fall in love with Belmont. This year’s theme, a reverse twist on Belmont’s It was the people in the arena that had made slogan, is “from anywhere to here. ” Events to cele- Belmont my home.” brate the return of alumni to campus include walks, The week’s basketball games will bring out lectures, exhibits, parties and, of course, basketball. campus and community fans as well as alumni. A number of events target specific groups of alumni Belmont’s men’s team faces conference rival East — RAs, Belmont Chorale, Bruin Recruiters and Tennessee State University Thursday, Feb. 17, and Tower Society. the men’s and women’s teams have games against “Belmont is a really unique place and that’s University of South Carolina Upstate Saturday, what I really want to recreate that on Home Feb. 19. er Neill

p Schedule For students, alumni and any other visitors, here are some of the main events for Home- 5 p.m. Gravel Lot, 15th and coming 2011: Photo by Coo Bernard. The traditional Belmont center Scott Saunders blocks a shot by Northern State’s Casey Becker Thursday, Feb. 17: in the Don Meyer Classic last season. Saunders, who ranks 6th in the A-Sun Homecoming Bonfire/ with 31 blocks, will be on the court with his fellow Bruins at 7 p.m. Thursday in 4 p.m. Leu Center for the Visual Party will include both dinner the Curb Event Center when the team takes on conference rival ETSU. Arts. A reception celebrates and the necessities for a the “Art from Anywhere” 3rd bonfire. A ceremonial lighting Belmont, ETSU in Annual Alumni Art Exhibit. A of the bonfire will be held at gallery talk follows at 4:45 5:20 p.m. tight race for No. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. Curb Event Center. The Saturday, Feb. 19: By Chris LePore 4 p.m. Maddox Grand Atrium. The Staff Writer Bruins men’s basketball team plays ETSU. Indoor Tailgate before the The Belmont men’s basketball team plays its first game of Home- game will include hot dogs, coming 2011 against ETSU at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 17. The Bruins and face decals, Build-A-Bruin the Bucs have some history. Friday, Feb. 18: and vendors offering other Each of the last five Atlantic Sun tournament championships have been 7:30 p.m. Troutt Theater. Belmont’s pre-game festivities. won by either Belmont or ETSU, the last two by the Bucs, and the three Department of Theater and before that going to the Bruins. Dance, in collaboration with The two teams met earlier this season in Johnson City, Tenn., and 4 p.m. Bell Tower. The Alumni Belmont won 72-62 behind 17 points from senior Jon House. The last time the Actors Bridge Ensemble, Memorial Carillon Concert the two teams squared off in the Curb Event Center, Belmont won 100-89 presents “Eurydice.” Sarah celebrates the lives and in a shootout. ETSU hasn’t beaten Belmont in Nashville since 2007. Ruhl’s retelling of the classic memory of Belmont alumni, Both teams are again in the top two in the Atlantic Sun. Belmont leads Greek myth is also scheduled staff, and faculty. Dr. Richard the conference with a 15-1 record, and ETSU is in second place at 13-3. for matinee performances at Shadinger, Belmont caril- Two of ETSU’s losses have come on last-second shots against Stetson and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. loneur, will present the USC-Upstate. concert. Despite their similar successes in the Atlantic Sun, Belmont and ETSU 3 p.m. Vince Gill Room. Belmont are two very different teams. ETSU relies heavily on their starting five, Past: An Oral History & each of them playing over 25 minutes per game. Belmont doesn’t have a 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. Curb Event Center. At the single player in that category as head coach consistently plays Conversation with Emeritus Homecoming double header an 11-man rotation. Faculty. This program will against USC Upstate, the The Bucs have their work cut out for them on the defensive side of the include a presentation of an women’s team plays at 5 ball. Belmont leads the conference in every shooting category—3-point oral history project created by p.m. and the men’s game percentage, percentage, and percentage. Belmont Dr. Jeff Coker’s students, and follows at 7. Seniors will also ranks 19th ni the country for offensive points per possession at 1.108. afterward faculty members be recognized and the On the other side of the ball, though, the Bruins commit almost 22 will be available to offer their fouls per game, which ranks 314th ni the country. ETSU, however, shoots Homecoming court will be only 65.4 percent from the free throw line. takes on Belmont’s history. announced. Ian Clark, at 12.3 points per game, is the leading scorer for the Bruins. 3:30 p.m. Shelby Park. Belmont’s base- For the Bucs, Mike Smith is the third-highest scorer in the Atlantic Sun with 17 points per game. ball team will play Illinois 104.5 The Zone will provide radio coverage of the game. State University.

Editor: Erin Carson Managing Editor: Brian Wilson The Student Newspaper of Bemont University Sports Editor: Pierce Greenberg Layout and design: Lisa Sekscinski 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville TN 37212 Phone: 615.460.6433 Faculty Adviser: Linda Quigley E-mail: [email protected] Online/Graphics Adviser: Angela Smith The Belmont Vision, February 16, 2011 Page 3

SENIOR SENIOR JUNIOR Sh aunda Strayhorn T ereva Moore Crystal KesLer

POINT GUARD #1 SMALL FORWARD #23 GUARD #5 1. What is your favorite ice cream? 1. What was your first concert? 1. If you had to take a class again, OMG, I love ice cream but I cannot Ja Rule and Ashanti what would it be and why? Business just have one at time. I have to have law. I’m a geek at heart. a chocolate/strawberry mix. 2. What is your favorite ice cream? Vanilla + cookies and cream 2. What was your first concert? 2. If you were a cartoon character, Lil Wayne who would you be? 3. If you were a cartoon character, Spongebob Squarepants who would you be? 3. If you were a cartoon character, 3. What’s your ideal vacation Tigger — he’s my favorite. who would you be? spot? Bahamas Tweety Bird 4. What’s your ideal vacation spot? 4. Cats or dogs? Dogs! Hawaii 4. What’s your favorite movie? “Love and Basketball” 5. What’s your favorite TV show? 5. Cats or dogs? Dogs “Maury” — you are not the father! 5. Cats or dogs? Dogs

FRESHMAN FRESHMAN SENIOR Jul ianne Downs Molly Ernst Wi h tney Seals

GUARD #11 GUARD #20 GUARD #14 1. What was your first concert? 1. Other than basketball, what is 1. Other than basketball, what is Usher your favorite pastime or hobby? your favorite pastime or hobby? Sleeping Racing horses 2. What is your favorite ice cream? Mint chocolate chip 2. What was your first concert? 2. What is your favorite ice Backstreet Boys cream? Cookies and cream 3. What’s your favorite movie? ”You Got Served” 3. What is your favorite ice cream? 3. What’s your favorite movie? Cookie dough “Gladiator” 4. What’s your ideal vacation spot? My homeland — Clearwater Beach 4. What’s your favorite movie? 4. What’s your ideal vacation ”Dodgeball” spot? Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 5. Cats or dogs? Dogs 5. What’s your favorite TV show? 5. What’s your favorite TV show? “House Hunters” “”/ “Grey’s Anatomy” Page 4 The Belmont Vision, February 16, 2011

JUNIOR JUNIOR SOPHOMORE Ca cy Burtnett Haley Nelson Krt is in Nash

WING #22 CENTER #44 GUARD #3 1. If you had to take a class 1. If you had to take a class again, what 1. What was your first concert? again, what would it be and why? would it be and why? School of health; Chris Brown Racquetball, I was the champion. I learned really interesting things. 2. What is your favorite ice cream? 2. Other than basketball, what is 2. Other than basketball, what is ”Butterfinger Blizzard” (Dairy Queen) your favorite pastime or hobby? your favorite pastime or hobby? Love to run distance. 3. If you were a cartoon character, Dancing and singing who would you be? 3. What was your first concert? Dash — from “The Incredibles.” Celine Dion 3. What was your first concert? Taylor Swift 4. What’s your favorite movie? 4. What is your favorite ice “Polar Express!” cream? Chocolate 4. What is your favorite ice cream? Rocky road, yum! 5 What’s your favorite TV show? 5. What’s your favorite movie? “Jersey Shore” “Remember the Titans”

SOPHOMORE JUNIOR JUNIOR A i lyssa V sbeen T ristan Daniel ShW ai ilkins

POST #50 POST #33 FORWARD #24 1. What was your first concert? 1. What was your first concert? 1. If you had to take a class again, what Backstreet’s back all right! Kenny Chesney….”She thinks would it be and why? None! I’m in my tractor’s sexy!” nursing school; they’re all too hard. 2. What is your favorite ice cream? Birthday Cake 2. What is your favorite ice cream? 2. Other than basketball, what is your Chocolate with marshmallow cream favorite pastime or hobby? Shopping 3. What’s your ideal vacation spot? Fiji 3. If you were a cartoon character, 3. If you were a cartoon character, who would you be? 4. Cats or dogs? who would you be? Penny Proud (“Proud Family.”) Doggie dogs Ariel 4. What’s your favorite movie? 5. What’s your favorite TV show? 4. Cats or dogs? Dogs! “Love & Basketball” “One Tree Hill” 5. What’s your favorite TV 5. What’s your favorite TV show? show? “The Nanny” “Basketball Wives” (because I should be on there in about two more years) The Belmont Vision, February 16, 2011 Page 5 BELMONT Here and Everywhere! Nominate a Professor

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JUNIOR JUNIOR SOPHOMORE M giCK Hed epeth Sc ott Saunders T revor Noack

CENTER #34 CENTER #23 FORWARD #30

1.If you had to take a class again, what 1. If you had to take a class again, what 1. Other than basketball, what is your would it be and why? Horticulture. would it be and why? Corporate finance. favorite pastime or hobby? ”Call of Duty” We walked around campus and I just finished it and had too much fun! 2. What is your favorite ice cream? Oreo named the plants and trees. 2. Other than basketball, what is your

favorite pastime or hobby? Music, 3. If you were a cartoon character, 2. If you were a cartoon character, watching Saints football. who would you be? Hercules who would you be? Wolverine 3. What’s your favorite movie? 3. If you could meet a historical figure, ”Forrest Gump” 4. What’s your favorite movie? who would it be and why? John Wooden ”Wedding Crashers” 4 Cats or dogs? Dogs 5. Cats or dogs? Dogs 4. Cats or dogs? Dogs, all day 5. What’s your favorite TV show? “Seinfeld”/“Entourage.”

FRESHMAN SENIOR SOPHOMORE Bla ke Jenkins Rh ac el SWIsher Kat ie Brooks

GUARD/FORWARD #2 FORWARD #15 POINT GUARD #32

1.If you had to take a class again, 1. Other than basketball, what is 1. What was your first concert? what would it be and why? Tennis. your favorite pastime or hobby? *NSYNC Sand volleyball, TV!!! 2. Other than basketball, what is your favorite pastime or hobby? 2. What was your first concert? 2. What is your favorite ice Just kick back and chill. Jonas Brothers, with my sister Hallie. cream? Chocolate! 3. What was your first concert? 3. What is your favorite ice 3. If you were a cartoon character, I have never been to a cream? Strawberry who would you be? concert. Sucks for me. Spongebob or Patrick — they 4. What’s your favorite movie? have so much fun! 4. What is your favorite ice cream? Vanilla. “Notting Hill” 4. What’s your favorite movie? 5.What’s your favorite TV show? 5. What’s your favorite TV show? “Grey’s “Anchorman” “Jersey Shore.” Oh, yeah. Anatomy” — but pretty much all. 5. What’s your favorite TV show? “Reba” The Belmont Vision, February 16, 2011 Page 7

FRESHMAN FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE Re e ce Chamberlain Hol den Mobley Bran don Baker

POINT GUARD #22 GUARD #12 POWER FORWARD #45 1. Other than basketball, what is your 1. Other than basketball, what is your 1. What was your first concert? favorite pastime or hobby? Baseball favorite pastime or hobby? Movies Jack Johnson in Noblesville, Ind.

2. What is your favorite ice 2. What is your favorite ice cream? 2. If you were a cartoon character, cream? Homemade vanilla Chocolate moose tracks who would you be? Lightyear 3. What’s your favorite movie? Buzz 3. If you were a cartoon character, ”High Fidelity” who would you be? Road Runner 3. What’s your favorite movie? 4. What’s your ideal vacation “Remember the Titans” 4. What’s your favorite spot? Wrightsville Beach, North movie? ”Glory Road” Carolina (Wilmington) 4. What’s your favorite TV show? Glee 5. What’s your favorite TV 5. What’s your favorite TV show? show? ESPN and “Lost” “Eastbound and Down”

FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE FRESHMAN CH AD LanG INC A LarK J.J. Mann

CENTER #5 SHOOTING GUARD #21 GUARD/FORWARD #14 1. Other than basketball, what is your 1. What is your favorite ice 1. Other than basketball, what is favorite pastime or hobby? Anything cream? Cookies and cream your favorite pastime or hobby? competitive that I can do with my friends. Pingpong 2. If you were a cartoon character, 2. If you were a cartoon character, who would you be? Flash 2. What was your first concert? who would you be? Silver Surfer Rascal Flatts 3. What’s your ideal vacation 3. What’s your favorite movie? spot? Los Angeles 3. If you were a cartoon character, “Shawshank Redemption” who would you be? 4. Cats or dogs? Dogs Goofy 4. Cats or dogs? Dogs 5. What’s your favorite TV 4. Cats or dogs? Dogs 5. What’s your favorite TV show? “Jamie Foxx” show? ESPN network 5. What’s your favorite TV show? “That 70’s Show” Page 8 The Belmont Vision, February 16, 2011

JUNIOR SENIOR SENIOR J COnny RI E JNH O Ouse Jor dan Campbell

GUARD #4 GUARD/ FORWARD #13 GUARD/ FORWARD #32 1. Other than basketball, what is 1. If you had to take a class again, what 1. Other than basketball, what is your favorite pastime or hobby? would it be and why? Aerobic walking. your favorite pastime or hobby? Football Great experience. Great exercise. Poker. I’ll be a pro one day!

2. What was your first concert? 2. Other than basketball, what is your 2. What is your favorite ice cream? Dave Matthews Band favorite pastime or hobby? Golf Strawberry cheesecake 3. If you were a cartoon character, Vanilla 3. What is your favorite ice cream? 3. What is your favorite ice who would you be? cream? Pralines and cream Road Runner 4. What’s your ideal vacation spot? Chicago 4. What’s your ideal vacation spot? Canada 4. What’s your ideal vacation 5. What’s your favorite TV spot? Florida (PCB) show? “Entourage” 5. Cats or dogs? Dogs 5. What’s your favorite TV show? “24”

JUNIOR SOPHOMORE SOPHOMORE Dre w Hanlen Ad am Barnes Kerron Johnson

POINT GUARD #1 SHOOTING GUARD #24 POINT GUARD #3 1. Other than basketball, what is 1. If you had to take a class again, what 1. If you were a cartoon character, your favorite pastime or hobby? would it be and why? Speech. I love to talk. who would you be? “Mario Kart” Joker 2. What is your favorite ice cream? 2. If you were a cartoon character, Chocolate chip cookie dough 2. What’s your favorite movie? who would you be? “Couples Retreat” Otto Rocket (“Rocket Power.”) 3. If you were a cartoon character, who would you be? 3. What’s your ideal vacation spot? Florida 3 If you could meet a historical figure, who Bugs Bunny would it be and why? T .J “All Day” Saint 4. What’s your favorite movie? 4. Cats or dogs? Dogs 4. What’s your favorite movie? ”Inception” “The Greatest Show on Turf” 5. What’s your favorite TV show? “24” 5. What’s your favorite TV show? 5. What’s your ideal vacation spot? Tahiti “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”