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THE VOICE OF VANDERBILT SINCE 1888 friday, september 21, 2007 • 119TH YEAR, NO. 52 THE WALL compiled by EVE ATTERMANN Today over ‘More Art, Less VSC goes the hill Filler: The Faculty Selects’ by sydney wilmer missions in life was to turn VANDERBILT STUDENT The showing, in the Asst News Editor Vanderbilt into an open forum Ingram Studio Art — a free marketplace of ideas,” MEDIA TIMELINE Center Gallery will Vanderbilt Student Bell said. feature artworks Communications Inc. celebrated Creating VSC essentially rid 1887 Commodore yearbook chosen from the its 40th birthday as an independent the university of any liability is founded as the personal collections of organization Thursday. surrounding the publication Comet the studio art faculty The group now comprises 10 while simultaneously student media groups, including “protecting students from the The Vanderbilt Hustler alongside selected 1888 Chris Phare / The Vanderbilt Hustler works on loan from The Vanderbilt Hustler and university,” Bell said. begins publication as a Freshman Katy Menges writes suggestions for College Halls, which is proposed to local artists. An InsideVandy.com. As Director of Student Media weekly newspaper replace Kissam Quad. opening reception will According to English Chris Carroll explained, as a begin at 5 p.m. Professor Vereen Bell, the only private university, Vanderbilt 1953 WRVU radio station member of the original charter could have monitored content begins broadcasting Students help Today still connected with the school, in student publications. as a low-power AM AACF large group VSC was created in response “(VSC) was a device by interrogation to and during “a much more which Heard could permit the station plan College Halls The InterVarsity tumultuous time” in university publications to speak freely, Student media groups history. no censoring, so it really was 1967 New residences to replace Kissam, Asian-American are incorporated as Christian Fellowship “Vanderbilt has always been an ingenious idea,” Bell said. “I house over 300 students. will answer questions about four years behind,” when can’t remember who even came Vanderbilt Student about Christianity it comes to political issues, up with the idea. It might have Communications Inc. by lily chen Vanderbilt residence hall, from 6 to 7:30 said Bell, head of student been me.” Contributing Reporter spoke with students at the p.m. in Sarratt 189. publications at the time. “So by But Bell wonders if students 1968 Versus begins as a event. Questioners can 1967, the ’60s had really kicked take full advantage of their right conservative weekly With The Commons in “The feedback we get remain anonymous. in.” to freedom of speech he and his campus newspaper, an place for freshmen, housing from students is very useful,” Views about racial integration colleagues fought for. upperclassmen becomes the Everton said. “We sift through Saturday, Sept. 22 and the Vietnam War in The “I don’t know if it’s just part of alternative to the then next step — and students are the comments, look for ‘Beauty and Power’ Hustler were considered pretty the culture — not just Vanderbilt more liberal Hustler invited to help plan. commonalities and eventually exhibition closing radical at the time, Bell said, so but the whole culture — but WRVU becomes an FM “When we started working put together a presentation Using works from the Chancellor Alexander Heard it’s kind of ironic that after we 1971 on The Commons, we got while the feedback process Vanderbilt University was under pressure from a created this strategy to express December station with a power of the opinions of hundreds of still goes on. Our goal is to Fine Arts Collection, “reactionary Board of Trust” to political views, in some ways it 10 watts students in what they thought make a humanizing design, clamp down on content printed ends up with no one really caring should be included in The a design to reflect what users this closing exhibition The Vanderbilt Review presents an overview in the paper. that much,” Bell said. “But even 1985 Commons,” said Associate want.” of some of China’s But this conflicted with his in the ’60s there were a fair share April literary magazine Provost for College Halls The walls of Sarratt 116 were most important beliefs. of complacent students.” ■ debuts Susan Barge. “Now, we want lined with posters holding artistic contributions. “One of Chancellor Heard’s to get as many students as questions ranging from what Students and the 1985 Vanderbilt Television possible involved in the students wanted the dorms to general public can WHAT IS VSC? September begins as Vanderbilt creative process of designing be like to what hangouts they catch a last glance in A nonprofit corporation Video Productions College Halls.” wanted outside the halls. the Fine Arts Gallery formed in 1967 to operate, College Halls will replace “I think it’s a great idea to publish and disseminate (Old Gym). 2002 Orbis, the liberal the 50-year-old Kissam Quad, get dialogue between the student communication house about 300 students, architect and students,” said media. Nearly 600 Vanderbilt Spring viewpoints magazine, and offer a variety of different sophomore Justin Martin. Sunday, Sept. 23 students are involved each becomes a full division International and year as staff members residences and amenities, “This way, students can really graduate students or contributors in the 10 2002 The Torch, a libertarian/ Barge said. get involved, express what mixer media divisions. Controlled October conservative Working in conjunction they want in College Halls A mixer for all by an eight-member board with Vanderbilt Student and know that their opinion of five students and three magazine, becomes a international and Government, Barge held is going to be used when the faculty members, the full division an event on Thursday for buildings are built.” graduate students, corporation commands an students to express how they Freshman Brianna Merrill as well as faculty annual operating budget The Slant humor will consist of a of more than $1.1 million, 2003 envisioned College Halls. said the event was unlike any January night of jazz at Cafe of which $385,782 comes magazine becomes a “We serve as an outlet for other she had encountered. Coco. Music will be from student activity fees. full division students’ ideas, and their “I would like to see more provided by Set Jet The Vanderbilt Hustler, input about College Halls is games in addition to foosball InsideVandy.com and InsideVandy.com Trio, and the event 2006 important to us,” said senior and pool in the Halls. Also, Commodore yearbook do not Michael Schopp / The Vanderbilt Hustler August launches Cara Bilotta, president of VSG. I think making computers will begin at 7:30 p.m. receive activity fee money. Vereen Bell was one of the original charter members of Vanderbilt Student Communications Inc. forty years ago. College Halls architect Gary more accessible is important Sunday, Sept. 23 Everton, working on his first as well,” she said. ■ Moon festival party The Vanderbilt University Chinese Students and Scholars Association will host a Vanderbilt students rally for Jena 6 Chinese Moon Festival party in the Student by taylor davis support of the “Jena 6,” a group of several donations of money, Life Center Ballroom Contributing Reporter black high school students in Jena, water and pizza from community starting at 5:15 p.m. La., who are facing trial for assault members. The Chinese Moon elizabeth Middlebrooks after a 2006 fight. Protestors call But the afternoon did not pass Festival is on the Staff Reporter the charges and trail unfair due without controversy. 15th of the 8th lunar to the “racism (that) is alive and “A car, a truck, drove by and month. More than 200 students turned well” in Jena, according to an threw out a bunch of cards in front out in support of the “Jena 6” informational flier. of the group of students,” said Sunday, Sept. 23 Thursday holding signs that Several organizations junior Charles Stanley Jr. “The KD Kosmopolitan declared “Racism still exists” and sponsored the protest, including students went over to see what KD Kosmo is “Free the Jena 6.” the Black Student Alliance, Are the cards were and they were KKK Kappa Delta’s fall “People out here are dedicated You MAD?, Alpha Phi Alpha business cards. Also, a few guys philanthropy event, to this cause,” said Are You MAD? Fraternity Inc., Delta Sigma Theta with Swastika tattoos drove by and raising money for Founder Hamida Labi. “They’ve Sorority Inc. and Fisk’s Women of recorded us with their phones and Prevent Child Abuse done all they had to do, school- Perfection, among others. gave us the thumbs down.” Tennessee. Tickets are wise, and come right back out Rallies took place around the Senior Dominique Harris, who elizabeth middlebrooks / The Vanderbilt Hustler here to show their support.” country in support of the six got involved with supporting “Jena Students from all parts of campus gathered on West End Avenue Thursday in support of the “Jena $5 and the event will 6” as part of a nationwide protest. be from 6 to 9 p.m. Labi, a junior, helped coordinate teens, drawing more than 10,000 6” through the Delta Sigma Theta in the Student Life the West End Avenue protest and protestors to Jena, La. sorority, said, “This rally should be off all day, said she has been injustice that you can’t help but Center. was the first student to arrive Students dressed in all black an event for people of all races and passionate about this issue since get involved,” Harris said. ■ outside Carmichael Towers East for the rally from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ages to show their support and she learned about the incident Thursday morning. Several cars honked their horns to raise awareness of this issue.” from watching the news over the —For more about this topic,

See http://calendar.vanderbilt.edu A group of Vanderbilt and Fisk show support of the “Jena 6,” and Junior Stephanie Harris, who summer. see ‘Our View,’ page 4. for more events. students coordinated the rally in the group of students received participated in the rally on and “This is such a big crime of

Ask about our affordable online advertising opportunities at InsideVandy.com Call George Fischer at 615-322-1884 2 Friday, September 21, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com they call this news? Legitimate news outlets report stories every day that make the average American ask: Why should I care? News stories like these fill dead air and provide little informational value. But they’re good for a laugh. compiled by sara gast weATher compiled by EVE ATTERMANN in the know Britney Spears fans will stage a nude protest rally A man who tried to tow his 35-foot fishing vessel saturday The news you need — in brief 1. this Saturday in support of “every mother’s right” to 6. to a marina by paddling in a 9-foot inflatable compiled by EVE ATTERMANN go naked around her children. Mothers Undressed in boat was fished out of a Long Island canal by Freedom Forever is a pro-home-nudity group who is Coast Guard officials Wednesday. He managed to WORLD prepared to go to jail to show its support for Spears. move it about 100 yards in three hours. Wounded lawyer recalls horror of last A 22-year-old caught going 99 in a 30 mph zone A small, conservative city in Michigan voted to weekend’s shootings in Baghdad involving 2. said he was just test driving a BMW. The judge 7. approve an end to the 104-year-old alcohol sales didn’t buy it. ban — but only by the margin of 1,425 to 1,385. Sunny, 91/69 Blackwater USA Lawyer Hassan Jabir was stuck in traffic when he heard Two female students are demanding their A motorcyclist who reached speeds of more than Blackwater USA security contractors shout, “Go, Go, Go.” 3. rights after they were banned from bathing 8. 100 mph Tuesday night wouldn’t stop for police Moments later bullets pierced his back, he said Thursday topless at a swimming pool. If girls are forced but eventually came to a halt when he hit the sunday from his hospital bed. to wear bikinis, boys should be too, one of the back of a pickup truck and slammed into a cactus. Jabir was among about a dozen people wounded women said. Sunday during the shooting in west Baghdad’s Mansour Pubs in the United Kingdom are spraying ashtray neighborhood. Iraqi police say at least 11 people were Six men who were going to rob a home in 9. air fragrance since the smoking ban removed the killed. 4. Hendersonville, Tenn., were caught after the two smell. “From what I have heard it’s because of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki described the shooting as ringleaders fell asleep in the getaway car. the awful smells the tobacco used to veil such as a “crime” by Blackwater, a North Carolina-based company body odor and vomit,” creator Frank Knight said. that guards American diplomats and officials in Iraq. A 9-year-old Puerto Rican horse finished last in Sunny, 92/71 “No one fired at them,” Jabir said of the Blackwater guards. 5. a six-horse field on Wednesday in his 125th con- A 12-inch bearded dragon swallowed a 7-inch “No one attacked them, but they randomly fired at people. secutive loss. That is believed to be the longest 10. rubber lizard. “I’ve never extracted a lizard from So many people died in the street.” losing streak in horse racing history. another lizard before,” said veterinarian John Rossi. Blackwater’s operations have been suspended pending monday completion of a joint U.S.-Iraqi investigation. In the meantime, most U.S. diplomats and civilian officials are snapshot confined to the Green Zone or U.S. military bases unless they can travel by helicopter. greeting the future source: ap

In new message, bin Laden calls on Partly Cloudy, 86/71 Pakistanis to wage holy war against President Musharraf Al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden called on Pakistanis to VUPD CRIME LOG wage a holy war against President Gen. Pervez Musharraf compiled by EVE ATTERMANN in a new recording released Thursday, saying his military’s Monday, Sept. 17, 2:32 p.m. siege of a militant mosque stronghold makes him an infidel. A secured bicycle was taken from The storming of the Red Mosque in Islamabad in July a bike rack at 1900 South Drive, at “demonstrated Musharraf’s insistence on continuing his Gillette House on Peabody campus. loyalty, submissiveness and aid to America against the Monday, Sept. 17, 8:36 p.m. Muslims ... and makes armed rebellion against him and A person was charged with DUI at removing him obligatory,” bin Laden said in the message. 24th Avenue South and Garland “So when the capability is there, it is obligatory to rebel Avenue when found intoxicated and against the apostate ruler, as is the case now,” he said. in possession of a vehicle. Bin Laden’s voice was heard over video showing Monday, Sept. 17, 1:05 p.m. previously released footage of the terror leader. The video A person was arrested for was released Thursday on Islamic militant Web sites and impersonation and drunkenness first reported by Laura Mansfield, an American terrorism after being found intoxicated and expert who monitors militant message traffic. lauren fondriest / The Vanderbilt Hustler screaming at people at 1211 21st Ave. source: ap Sophomore David Gaffney discusses his career options Wednesday at a Career Fair in theS tudent Life Center. The fair held this week focused in South on Peabody campus. introducing students to leaders in the business, management and sales industries. Check out http://police.vanderbilt.edu/ crimelog.htm for complete listings. NATION

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by sydney wilmer with another in 1996 and he was given a Asst News Editor little extra free time — time to read things like philosophy — that he began to think When Mike Caruso arrived on campus seriously about the idea. to take a few undergraduate classes before “I majored in philosophy and planned starting his masters program this semester, to go to graduate school in that subject,” he he wondered what students would think said. But the Vietnam draft forced him to about his rather full, gray beard. change plans. Caruso, 56, has returned to his alma A low draft number of four meant the mater after a 26-year career as a cardiologist only graduate schools he could attend to resume study of one of his greatest without first serving were divinity or passions: philosophy. medical schools. But no one in his classes really seems to “I had come in as a pre-med student mind. but changed my mind when I took a “I think the students just think I’m a philosophy class,” Caruso said. “I was professor or something,” he said. grappling with a lot of those typical And his colleagues in the philosophy existential questions. In this one initial department have welcomed him with open course, I learned about Nietzsche and the arms, he said. idea of moving beyond good and evil and “Some of the other grad students even his alternative explanations of the meaning asked me to be a representative to the of our existence.” faculty department,” he said. But Caruso did end up applying to C.J. Davies, a fellow student and first- medical school the fall of his senior year, year doctoral student, said this acceptance and he was admitted to the University of does not surprise him. Alabama Medical School at Birmingham. “A lot of times, the fact that he is a medical Caruso enters Vanderbilt just as his doctor over 50 does not even come up,” he youngest daughter Leah Caruso leaves the said. “It’s been three weeks, and it’s virtually school. Things are definitely different the a non-issue.” second time around, he said. The Huntsville, Ala., physician said he “I think coming back to school, I have had been talking about coming to school an appreciation for being here that I didn’t for while, but he was not sure if he would have as an undergraduate,” Caruso said. be able to do it. “There are so many things you have to He talked casually with colleagues deal with when you are a young college Sam Kim / The Vanderbilt Hustler about going back to school, he said. But it student — finding friends, joining clubs, After a 26-year career as a cardiologist, Mike Caruso (right) returns to his alma mater to study one of his favorite subjects: philosophy. was not until his cardiology firm merged fraternities. It makes it harder.” ■

Free food, festivities for seniors Branch office represents university in Washington Students, faculty benefit from capital opportunities. by lakendra scott While there are a variety of Contributing Reporter programs and opportunities available through the office, Though full of opportunities some students said they had in Nashville, Vanderbilt has a never heard of it. small branch in Washington, Senior Kristi Singletary D.C., that offers even more. said, “I’ve never heard of the The staff members at the Office of Federal Relations, Federal Relations Office but it seems like an excellent work to represent school opportunity for students to interests on a federal level get hands-on experience.” and involve themselves with Vincent said he believes policymakers on issues such student involvement in as financial aid and higher Washington will grow with education. each passing year. “We attempt to be a “We are starting to launch link between Vanderbilt’s more programs, and we want incredibly rich resources to involve as many students and the policymakers in as possible,” he said. “We see Washington,” said Jeff that there is a thirst for getting Vincent, assistant vice engaged in Washington, and chancellor for federal we want to help quench that relations. thirst.” The office also provides Faculty and staff also opportunities for students. benefit from programs run Dozens of internships have by the office, which provides been given in past years to resources for independent students who are active in research and further areas such as public policy education. and politics. Elizabeth Rapisarda, For example, the office assistant provost for research lauren fondriest / The Vanderbilt Hustler hosts a few students each and graduate education, took Stephanie Sefcik kicks off her last year of college with some inflatable games. Seniorfest, sponsored by the Maymester in “Foundations full advantage of university Student Alumni Board, also served free Chik-Fil-A. of Public Service and Active presence in Washington, Citizenship,” a program D.C., as a means of furthering that allows students to get education. acquainted with public “They are experts up policy. there in the Washington They also offer office, and I wanted to learn independent internships (from them),” she said. Young Alumni Trustee anticipates in Washington. Vanderbilt “They were marvelous with students have worked at getting me various different places such as CNN, The introductory meetings about Washington Times and the issues like graduate funding first year as board member Smithsonian Institution. on a federal level.” ■ Wilson will work to improve student life quality. Want to work by allie morris Board of Trust. His job requires him to has been in contact with current trustees for The Hustler? Contributing Reporter attend semi-annual board meetings and and said he will numerous committee meetings in his role work a lot on The Beyond Since graduating last year, Andrew as a “full voting member of the Board of Commons. theBubble Wilson moved to Texas, enrolled at Baylor Trust,” he said. “Personally An occasional series Stop by of alumni profiles College of Medicine, and learned to buy Wilson will serve on the Government and I think The Sarratt 130, and cook his own meals. Board of Affairs Committee, which presents Commons is a great idea just because of But unlike most graduates, Wilson won’t nominations for future board members, the fact that there were three independent call us at 322-2424 leave Vanderbilt behind entirely. and the Student Life Committee, which freshmen experiences depending on or e-mail editor@ He is to serve a four-year term as aims to enhance the quality of student life. which dorm you were in,” he said. the elected Young Alumni Trustee, Although Wilson will not meet with “Branscomb is a completely different vanderbilthustler.com representing the Class of 2007 on the these committees until November, he world than Kissam.” ■ 4 Friday, September 21, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com opinionopinion The OUR VIEW Letter Vanderbilt Hustler Taser story Editorial Board Jena 6 incident was preventable Vanderbilt was not the sole site of enough to warrant being sent to the students hanged nooses on its limbs. not worthy of glenna deroy a rally in support of the six Jena, La., hospital, he was released the same day The culprits were initially expelled but Editor-in-Chief high school students, popularly dubbed and even attended a school function quickly had their punishment lessened the “Jena 6,” yesterday. Thousands of that evening. Still, the charges against to a three-day suspension. attention SARA GAST protesters descended upon Jena to five of the six, all except Beard, were Though these incidents are not Managing Editor To the Editor: fight for the cause of equal justice that, later increased to attempted second- considered directly related, they After being bombarded with written and LISA GUO for many, remains a conspicuously degree murder, an absurd charge that represent a clear disparity in the television news concerning the University of News Editor unrealized aspect of the American could keep them in jail past age 50. attitude Jena officials take toward youth Florida student who was Tasered last Monday at ideal. However, this was not the beginning of different races. The most upsetting the John Kerry forum, I feel compelled to share REEVE HAMILTON The “Jena 6” are Robert Bailey Jr., of problems in Jena but rather a natural aspect of this case, however, seems to my opinion on the matter. This is especially in Opinion Editor Mychal Bell, Carwin Jones, Bryant progression of the long-rising tension be how clearly and utterly preventable response to the “Our View” section of the opinion Purvis, Theo Shaw and Jesse Ray Beard, that the town had allowed to build. In their crime seems to have been. School page printed on Wednesday by The Hustler. JARRED Amato six black teenagers who were arrested August 2006, a small group of black officials should have recognized the I just simply do not understand why this story Sports Editor on charges of assault after beating up students sat innocently underneath a powder keg they had on their hands garners any sort of attention. With all of the darcy Newell white teen Justin Barker on Dec. 4, 2006. tree known as the “white tree” at Jena and acted, rather than trying to brush legitimate human rights violations occurring Life Editor While Barker sustained injuries serious High School. The next day, three white serious racial tension aside. across the country, do you decide to print that sort of inane drivel defending some whiney, classless individual? The real problem here is STAFF that by focusing attention on him, important News Editor Candidates Who Shouldn’t Be issues become discredited or less important. This Lisa Guo argument is not something original: As the main source of news on campus and the only news Asst. News Editors Top 10 Running for President source for some, you are setting the bar for what Eve Attermann is considered important. By selecting to print Rebecca Tyrrell Remember Jim Gilmore? Or how about Tommy Thompson? Both were no name Sydney Wilmer Nathaniel Horadam candidates for the Republican nomination for president and ran unspectacular, multiple articles on this story you are in effect promoting it as a significant human rights crisis, short-lived campaigns. Neither had any business running. This week, Alan Keyes Opinion Editor Columnist which it is not. Obviously there are some who Reeve Hamilton announced he will form his own campaign in a bid for the White House … for the disagree over that claim so I will tell you why you third time. He doesn’t have a legitimate shot at winning; then again, he didn’t in are wrong. Asst. Opinion Editor his other political campaigns. But is his campaign the most pointless? Teresa Cambria First of all The Hustler claims the student was Tasered for “over-questioning a senator” Sports Editor Sen. Sam Brownback (Rep.) — He is currently polling behind five other Republicans, and he has focused his entire which is absolutely bogus. Did electrodes smack Jarred Amato campaign on bashing Mitt Romney. He isn’t the “Blues Brothers;” he isn’t on a mission from God. Although the way he Please see fay, page 5 10. speaks, he probably thinks he is. Life Editor Darcy Newell Sen. Joe Biden (Dem.) — Something tells me he isn’t running for president but instead for Secretary of State. That’s good Letter Asst. Life Editors 9. for him because he sounds lost on every topic not relating to foreign policy. Katherine Miller Michael Young Rep. Duncan Hunter (Rep.) — He is the Biden equivalent of the Republican race. Maybe if he could think of something else to talk about than China “cheating on trade,” something that 99.99 percent of this country actually understands, he Vanderbilt Photo/Multimedia Editor 8. might be doing better. Ben Gotow Supervising Copy Editor Rep. Tom Tancredo (Rep.) — If the only purpose of your candidacy is to raise awareness about a certain issue, that’s Elizabeth Middlebrooks perfectly fine. Ron Paul has done an excellent job of spreading his libertarian/paleo-conservative ideology while supports 7. mobilizing an energetic voting bloc. But when you sound flustered talking about illegal immigration in debates, and Copy Editors that’s your defining issue, then you have big problems. Medora Brown Taylor Davis Ashley Evans 6. Sen. Mike Gravel (Dem.)— Who? NPHC Maddy Evans To the Editor: Stephanie Mann Barack Obama (Dem.) — Despite running second in every poll, he has no shot to beat Hillary Clinton for the nomination. Jessica Miles He is an empty shell of a candidate; everyone loves him but for no apparent reason other than he speaks well. Seriously I am writing in response to Morgan Smith- Spencer Montalvo 5. … he has little substance and has made some of the most naive comments of any candidate. He also has no voting Williams’ column “Vanderbilt should work to Amy Roebuck equalize NPHC, IFC Greek Life.” While Smith- David Rutz record or executive experience. Ten years down the road he might be a decent candidate, but now he is among the worst. Okay, I’m done ranting. Williams clearly has strong concerns about the Aimee Sobhani university’s relationship with the National Pan- Avery Spofford Hannah Twillman Ralph Nader (Ind.) — Despite a poor showing in 1996, he ran a very effective campaign in 2000, costing Al Gore the Hellenic Council, her assertion that Vanderbilt does election and forcing the Democrats to take a more pro-environment platform in the next election. In 2004, he was a joke. not financially or culturally support historically black Senior Reporter 4. News flash: He still is. fraternities and sororities is misguided and lacking in Will Gibbons understanding. The Student Finance Committee, a student board Inside Vandy Director Alan Keyes (Rep.) — Remember the kid in high school who ran for top positions in every student organization and Chris Thompson never won? That’s what Keyes is to our government. He lost by large margins during two senate campaigns in Maryland, under the supervision of the Dean of Students 3. finished a distant fourth in his bid for the Republican nomination for president in 1996, and he didn’t fare much better in Office, makes allocations from student activity Marketing Director 2000. Then, he lost by more than 40 points to Barack Obama in an attempt for the open Illinois Senate seat in 2004. His fees each year to registered student organizations George Fischer sixth loss will make him the ultimate loser. that sponsor programs and services that benefit undergraduate and graduate students on campus. Advertising Manager Madeleine Pulman Fred Thompson (Rep.) — A lot of people are not going to like this one because he has a huge support base and polls very While student organizations with exclusive dues- well. But, he is incredibly lazy, and he doesn’t seem nearly as passionate as other candidates. While every one else has paying membership, such as Greek chapters in the Asst. Advertising Manager 2. been traveling the country fundraising and campaigning, he’s been “testing the waters,” and he now sits months behind Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council, Angela Booker the other frontrunners in money and ground organization. But he definitely wins points for his smoking hot wife … that are ineligible for student activity funds, an exception is made for NPHC chapters because they provide Advertising Staff has to count for something, right? Ashley Banks programs that enhance the needs of a minority Killian Lamkin Al Gore (Dem.)/ Newt Gingrich (Rep.) — No candidates could enter the race this late and have as good of a chance to win population on campus and because the university- their respective nominations as these two, based on sheer star power. Nonetheless, they have better things to do than funded events hosted by historically black fraternities Art Director 1. run. Gingrich is more popular and effective as a “scholar” than a politician, and his candidacy would remind everyone, and sororities are open to the general campus Matt Radford save dedicated conservatives, why they don’t like him. A Gore candidacy would further politicize global warming and population. Designers potentially reveal some of his assertions as exaggerations. And after watching “An Inconvenient Truth,” I can say firsthand Last spring, the Student Finance Committee Cassie Edwards he isn’t any more exciting to listen to than he was eight years ago. Please see Smith, page 5 Laura Kim Madeleine Evans Hunter Kinsella Letter Elizabeth Middlebrooks Katie Quille Morgan Webb Quake will include participation from students VSC Director Chris Carroll To the Editor: Vanderbilt community is centered around the students. As such, the entire floor the students. With the blood drive, This letter is in response to Carolyn its students, and all major functions on has been reserved for the student body parade, service day and the football game Asst. VSC Director Pippen’s letter in Monday’s Hustler campus should be organized with their so they can be as involved as possible halftime show, the weekend is filled with Jeff Breaux concerning a lack of student participation best interests and desires in mind. in the festivities. Surely many noticed opportunities for student participation. in this year’s Commodore Quake. As an That said, The Music Group feels that the large turnout in Sarratt this past The Music Group has worked hard to Asst. VSC Director Paige Clancy organization, we are glad Carolyn was the planning of this year’s Commodore Friday when tickets went on sale; floor ensure that students get the most out of so excited about Quake in the past and Quake did not stray too far from these seats are completely sold out. However, Quake, and we are sure that this year will hope she enjoys this year’s show as much ideals. Although some groups, such as grandstand tickets are still available for be no exception. as she has in years past. VIBE, may be absent from this year’s only $15 to Vandy students, and because Being Vanderbilt students ourselves, performance, there will be participation of the size and layout of the venue, any The Music Group The Music Group completely from Blair students on the Quake stage. seat is a great seat. Vanderbilt Programming Board understands the desire for increased The student body is the reason we Finally, it must be understood that student participation in campus events put on the Quake in the first place; the Commodore Quake is only one event of and programming. We realize the concert is sponsored by students and for many during Homecoming that involves

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column “Could we please have bigger portions at The Commons Dining Center? I’m not four years old anymore; I can eat more than three pieces of broccoli. What a Office ofT raffic and Parking needs waste of my meal plan if I get hungry an hour after every meal.”

to fix problematic campus parking “What’s up with the skimpy portions at Lunch Paper? I love the Mediterranean Sam Schneider white sticker in my back windshield. Even the food, but five little pieces of roasted vegetable does NOT constitute a side!!” Guest Columnist few F-Permit spots in the 25th Avenue Garage, which I was reassured my freshman year were If there’s one thing that is dragging my quality not known about and were always empty, are “Anyone who describes Andrew Solomon as a ‘touchy-feely emotional of life down on Vanderbilt’s campus, it is not now jam-packed. I’ve already seen and joined togetherness type’ either himself has the emotional capacity of a rock the fact that Rand dining makes me sick when the Facebook groups saying that “Office of Traffic or has never met Solomon. Or in Michael Yarbrough’s case, both. Maybe I eat it, or that mold is pouring out of my air and Parking Are Getting Away with Highway conditioner unit; it is the parking situation. The Robbery,” and sadly I might finally be reaching What is on your mind? The Rant is everyone should lighten up, laugh at Solomon’s article for five minutes each Office of Traffic and Parking needs to figure out the breaking point where I will have to get into your place to anonymously sound off Wednesday (or just choose not to read it), and get on with life.” a way to fix it. my car and get the things I need. My great fear is on any issue you want. Send in your I’ve been waiting for the day when I could coming back and having to park near the VUPD rants with the subject “Rant” to: park on campus for quite some time, but it turns station and trek with all of my stuff in my bags. “Should I be concerned that a VSG candidate for my dorm described himself in out what I was eagerly anticipating simply came Trying to weigh the alternatives is a joke. I [email protected] Monday’s Hustler as ‘the introvert disdainful of the masses’ who has no desire with more problems than benefits. Last year, as could fork over $800 to have one of the hotel’s to talk to people he doesn’t like? I’m not sure someone more concerned with a sophomore, I needed my car on campus for parking spots in the Kensington Garage, but my classes and work, but all I could be offered even the price of an F-Permit is more than being an individual than being a social creature is suited to represent a hall was the pathetic G-Permit, which has no appeal anyone should have to pay for parking. Perhaps of 150 in our student government.” when you are living in a Mayfield because the I can squeeze a job at the medical center into my garage is on the wrong side of campus. Instead, already hectic schedule just so I can have access I spent the entire year parking in free areas and to the massive parking structures near Blair and “I’m sick of all this self-aggrandizing feminist mumbo-jumbo in the Opinion successfully dodging Metro’s traffic cops to avoid the Tennis Center. Perhaps I can encourage a Compiled by Teresa Cambria section. Hell, I’d rather we did frats good frats bad again.” any tickets. Logically, I needed to get a better campus-wide boycott of the parking system so parking situation this year, especially because I can take advantage of those dumb enough to I was going to be living on Alumni Lawn. So, move their cars away. Still, I know my voice is not when the e-mail announcing that registration the only one in this argument, and I don’t think for parking came around, I counted down the it should be my job to find an option to improve smith: NPHC valued by campus days until it became available and immediately my parking situation. To oversell F-Permits by houses, including the NPHC house, are subsidized by pounced on The Permit Store Web site when it so many that people are actually being forced From smith, page 4 the Greek Facility Management System, a university finally opened up. to park off campus and to still charge full price awarded $9,461 to the NPHC and $24,686 to individual program that covers general house maintenance and I got to school a week before anyone moved in for each permit is absolutely theft in my book. chapters within the Council. These student activity utilities costs. Greeks pay a fee each semester to ensure because of band and found myself an amazing Whether or not they have cleared their name fee allocations make it possible for historically black house coverage by the plan, and the rest of the cost, parking spot in the F-Lot behind the Kappa by not guaranteeing a spot to everyone that fraternities and sororities to host the seminars, speakers, amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars, is Alpha house, but sadly my car has not moved purchases a permit, the number of students cultural events and parties that Smith-Williams subsidized by the university. and is just gathering leaves because I’m afraid I that are left scrounging day in and day out while referenced as opportunities for students of color to To insinuate that Vanderbilt does not care about the will lose my spot. Every day I have heard a new parking garages get half-filled and are left empty feel “more comfortable” in the Vanderbilt community. plight of fraternities and sororities in the NPHC is a gross story about my friends who chose to move their at night is disgusting. Lastly, if I choose to move However, the goal of activity fee funding for minority misrepresentation of fact. While the university should car and have ended up driving around for an my car one night to actually take care of what I groups on campus remains to facilitate opportunities take steps to ensure a long-term, sustainable housing additional 30 minutes to all of the F-Permit lots need, and I return to campus to find no parking for cultural exchange and awareness, and more students solution for historically black Greek organizations on just to find a parking spot. It has now come to the spots, Office of Traffic and Parking had better should take advantage of chances to learn about the great campus, we must understand that the construction point where I’m convincing myself, “You don’t believe I’m asking for some money back because history and tradition of historically black fraternities and of such a facility is limited by space availability and a really need to go to Wal-mart” or “You didn’t so far I have not paid $228 for a privilege, but sororities by attending NPHC events. While some of relative lack of financial capital within the chapters. In want to see that movie anyway. It’ll be out on rather a punishment. their events in the NPHC house are member-exclusive, the meantime, the NPHC house is a viable alternative DVD in four months.” Having my car on campus all activity-fee funded programs remain open to all and students from all areas of campus can benefit was supposed to be a luxury, right? It really is —Sam Schneider is a junior in the Blair undergraduate and graduate students at Vanderbilt. from the rich history of the council by taking advantage nothing but an outrageously expensive tiny School of Music. Smith-Williams correctly asserts that a long-term of opportunities to attend NPHC events. Hopefully, solution for a permanent NPHC house is a desirable student leaders and administrators on campus will goal. However, she is mistaken in her claim that continue to open dialogue on these issues in order to column Vanderbilt treats this issue as an after-thought; once the ensure that we promote diversity and opportunities for university revoked Kappa Sigma’s charter last spring, the cultural exchange at Vanderbilt for years to come. NPHC was the first group that university administrators Wyatt Smith Accurate picture of Gutierrez not approached about moving into the available facility. Peabody Senator While the house may have been in relatively poor Organizational Relations Committee Chairman condition, the costs for renovating and improving this Vanderbilt Student Government getting adequate representation space are not the sole burden of the NPHC. All Greek Kristen Tsaklis Guest Columnist incapable of the actions of which he has been accused, and he would look down upon those Like most students at Vanderbilt, I was who would even think of perpetrating them. disgusted by the alleged “hate crimes” that took He is an open-minded, laid-back kid from New place recently on campus. On several occasions, York who keeps to himself. I believe that he is a I have been witness to students displaying their victim of being in the wrong place at the wrong naive prejudices and hatred toward others, time with a friend who used vulgar, offensive sometimes in jest, although other times in language and didn’t know when to shut up. all seriousness, and I was happy to see them Things went too far, and before this could be get caught. I could not wait until the names brushed off as yet another pointless argument of the offenders were revealed, and I prayed between guys, the other two men whipped out they would suffer the maximum punishment the victim card and played the hate crime game available. When the names were published, I as an easy defense. stared down at the paper in disbelief. I could not I believe this incident was completely the fault have been more surprised if someone had told of the non-Vanderbilt student’s instigation and me my grandmother had been responsible for immaturity, and yet it is Robbie who is taking this incident. the hit for his friend’s blatant lack of respect. I This is because I have known Robert Gutierrez find it horrible to think that Robbie is going to since his first week here, and I would not wish be known as “that kid” from now on. It is easy for what has happened to him upon my worst everyone to believe the other guys did nothing enemy. I am not one of his best friends, nor and that Robbie is the homophobic mastermind am I his girlfriend. I am also not a person who behind this supposedly premeditated ambush. will vouch for just anyone, but I have met few Especially at Vanderbilt, I can think of 1,000 people here whom I can fully trust not to do or people who make absolutely no contribution to say anything wrong or inappropriate, like what the Vanderbilt community — people who suck was said on Saturday night. He is one of these from the moment you meet them, deserve to be people. expelled and would not be missed for a second. I Beneath his shaggy hair and baggy jeans, can put my life on the fact that Robert Gutierrez he is one of the most sensible, caring and is not one of them. compassionate guys I have met on this campus All I am asking is that everyone form their in two years. While participating in the own conclusions based on the truth, and that Vanderbilt Society of Hispanics with him last if anyone was witness to this crime, please year, I watched in amazement as a very quiet come forward. It is great that our community young freshman presented his creativity and cares so much about this incident and that the ideas with a depth of character that was beyond administration is taking it so seriously, but I his years. After having a Spanish class with him hope that we don’t condemn a man before we last semester, I realized that he was smarter than know beyond a reasonable doubt that this is half the class put together, and he was actually indeed the one who is the guilty party. informed and conscious of the world beyond the Vanderbubble. Anyone who talks to Robbie for —Kristen Tsaklis is a junior in Peabody more than two minutes will not only instantly College. adore him but also understand he is completely Fay: Important issues ignored From Fay, page 4 at all how physically threatening he was. The fact him in the forehead after ranting well past his time that he refused to move is enough to require the allotment? No. Did they come after he refused to use of force. This was not some demonstration leave the forum? No. It did not appear as if he was on university grounds where he could shout any even going to be arrested let alone Tasered until radical thoughts that came to his mind; it was a he persisted in his behavior. The Taser only came short one-question forum he clearly was disrupting out after he had to be wrestled to the ground for by belligerently ranting on and on, refusing any continuing to struggle with the officers. He was opportunity to let his questions be answered. It even specifically warned that a Taser would be just blows my mind when I hear people defending used if he did not stop resisting the handcuffs. this attention whore for consequences he brought The Hustler also claims that the “police escalated upon himself. There are a lot of people out there the nature of the conflict by forcibly grabbing a enduring real injustice. Don’t detract from them by non-physically threatening Meyer”. What? Did you mindlessly printing stories that you can twist into guys watch the video? Meyer clearly escalated the human rights pieces. conflict when he refused to leave the podium after being told to multiple times! It does not matter John Fay Junior, Engineering 6 Friday, September 21, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com SPORTSSPORTSSPORTS MAGIC SAYS... On some of his eating tips: “Kids want to gain 10 pounds in five days or a week. But when it’s story by jarred amato weightlifting they will photos by CHRIS PHARE be patient. It’s the same thing with food. You Call him Vanderbilt’s secret weapon. Majid “Magic” Noori, can’t do it overnight. There’s a process. You the No. 1 food coach in the country, helps every Commodore need to be patient and put all the pieces athlete maximize his or her potential by preparing healthy together. You don’t miss practice; you can’t miss and delicious meals six nights a week, always with a smile. any meals. After maybe two weeks, three weeks, Magic, who arrived at Vanderbilt in 1990, has become an a month, six months, it will happen.” icon on campus and across the country. In fact, his book, On why he loves his job: “Eating to Win with America’s #1 Food Coach,” should be “I have always liked to work with athletes released by the end of the year. because I’m an athlete myself. I have a degree Magic recently invited the Vanderbilt Hustler sports staff in physical education and sports science, so I to the Hendrix Room, Vanderbilt’s athletic dining facility in always liked coaching. I get to be a coach for all McGugin, for dinner. Let’s just say we won’t be dying to get 15 sports.” On his popularity in the back to Rand any time soon. field: “Every year one or two colleges contact me because they want a better training table. … The University of Oregon contacted me two years ago because they wanted to establish what we have, and I said, ‘How did you find me?’ They said, ‘Hey, we knew about you.’” On being ahead of the curve: “When I first started, football players didn’t like to eat as much fruit, so I started a smoothie station. Believe me, nobody else knew what a smoothie station was doing in here 16 years ago.” On what he discusses in his upcoming book: “If you want to get to the next level, I tell parents and players that they need to follow the FREE: food, rest, exercise, education.” On Jay Cutler: When he came here nobody knew if he was going to make it to the next level. I’m not saying I get the credit, but when he came here he was 190 pounds. When he left here, he was 230 pounds.” On Chris Williams: “Chris Williams was 240 pounds. Now, he’s 320 While Magic serves approximately 320 student-athletes each night, he said he needs to prepare enough pounds and a probable food for 500. Who can blame them for eating so much? The menu always changes, and a sample night includes first-round pick. They lamb, grilled chicken, rice, ravioli, salmon, a full salad bar and fresh fruit. Of course, Magic will gladly make never thought he could student-athletes a steak or grilled shrimp upon request. There is also a made-to-order smoothie station (which make it to the NFL. I we definitely recommend) and an omelet bar. The Commodores are certainly appreciative. don’t want to take the “Magic’s the man,” said golfer Hudson Johnson. “He wants us to eat right and always looks out for us.” credit, but still if he was “His personality is awesome,” said linebacker Jonathan Goff. “He always asks if we need anything else and 240 pounds, I don’t think makes us great pregame meals, often making five or six omelets at a time.” he could make it to the “He was part of the reason I came to Vandy,” said tennis player Amanda Taylor. “I met him on my visit, and he NFL.” is such a unique character.” On his relationship with athletes: “I don’t miss a day when we’re open. They always see me. It makes me feel good and when you have a good relationship. They know you’re not fake and you’re like a coach. It’s different than a cafeteria.” On the pickiest eater: “D.J. Moore. He doesn’t eat anything. He only eats pizza.” On his favorite dish: “I like different pasta dishes with fish or chicken or shrimp. Football players love the The most accomplished food coach in college sports, Magic has been covered by chicken parm.” numerous national media outlets, including ESPN, Sports Illustrated, USA Today On meeting celebrities: and CBS This Morning. In addition, Magic has trained former Tennessee Titans Eddie “I met Magic Johnson George and Jevon Kearse and is good friends with coach Jeff Fisher. Under Magic’s a few years back when I guidance, Kearse gained 18 pounds in six weeks en route to earning Rookie of the explained my situation. Year honors. He said, ‘Every team “I designed the menu for the Titans when they went to the Super Bowl, and I have needs a food coach like It’s easy to see why student-athletes love eating dinner at the Hendrix Room. “When you’re tired after practice, you get to come a letter that Jeff Fisher sent Chancellor Gee saying how much I helped the Titans get Magic.’” here and have a great meal,” said baseball player Ryan Flaherty. to the next level,” Magic said. www.insidevandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Friday, September 21, 2007 7 Dores glad to have de la Osa back for final season by ANDREW HARD what would happen.” Sports Reporter De la Osa spent the rest of the summer playing his second season in the prestigious Cape Cod summer This week, the Vanderbilt Commodores baseball league, while letting his adviser take care of the team began fall practice just three and a half months negotiations with the Tigers. removed from a heartbreaking extra-inning loss to As a junior, de la Osa certainly could exercise his Michigan in the NCAA Regionals. option to return to school for another season and re- Star pitchers David Price and Casey Weathers went enter the draft the following year, leverage that tipped No. 1 and No. 7, respectively, in the Major League the negotiations in his favor. Draft, and many other Commodores felt the calling The risk any player takes, however, is having a of the Big Show. sub-par senior season and losing considerable draft One who didn’t? Dominic de la Osa. position. And dollars. Vanderbilt’s All-American left fielder was drafted For de la Osa, though, the decision was only about in the 10th round of the 2007 draft by the Detroit this year, about the offer the Tigers gave him versus Tigers after hitting .378 with a career-high 20 home the option to stay at Vanderbilt. runs and 62 RBIs in his junior season. “I couldn’t give up my final year of school for what The decision to return was not an easy one, but in they were offering,” de la Osa said. “I’m not worried the end it came down to one thing. about next year; all I have to focus on now is my “To be able to play here at Vanderbilt, there’s senior year at Vanderbilt.” nothing like it,” de la Osa said. “The draft was a great With de la Osa. back, the Commodores retain opportunity, but I love playing here, and it’s where I their 3-4-5 of de la Osa, Pedro Alvarez and Ryan need to be.” Flaherty, a murderers’ row that could give them the Admittedly, the draft wasn’t even on de la Osa’s most powerful offense in the country. Vanderbilt will mind after the Commodores dropped the final game return seven of eight total position starters, almost of their regional in mid-June. But like every other certainly ensuring the most potent lineup in school junior and senior nationwide, he had to await the history. opportunity that could come in one way or another “For Dom to be back in the program is great,” said in the ensuing days. head coach Tim Corbin. “It’s like he’s our best recruit; Given his monster junior season, de la Osa was he’s a great person and definitely the kind of kid you confident he could be selected in the first few rounds, want to root for.” yet unexpectedly dropped to the second day of the There’s definitely a lot of room for optimism for the draft. Commodores to get back to the NCAA tournament “I was hoping I’d go in the first day, but it didn’t and improve on last year’s result. For de la Osa, there’s work out,” de la Osa said. “I definitely wasn’t too only one acceptable result for the 2008 season. vu media relations worried. I just wanted to play it day-by-day and see “Go to Omaha,” he said. And win.” ■ Vanderbilt offense received a big boost when All-American Dominic de la Osa opted to return for his senior season. DORES HIT THE ROAD & Tim Corbin The soccer team looks to get Q Vanderbilt Baseball Coach back on track this weekend in Charleston, S.C. A The young Commodores, Vanderbilt Hustler: How have fall workouts gone so far? who are 2-3-1 despite out- Tim Corbin: It’s been good, just five days in to it. We’re a new team developing a shooting their opponents 144- new identity and trying to get to the place that we weren’t at last year at the end 69, play Davidson tonight and of the year, and that will be the goal. host College of Charleston on Sunday. VH: How was it to be in the stands in Omaha, watching the College World Senior Sarah Dennis leads the Series? team with 10 points (four goals, TC: It was hard, especially hearing people in the baseball world saying ‘your two assists) and sophomore team should be here, your team should be here.’ Well, we’re not, and we didn’t deserve to. We just didn’t get it done when we needed to get it done. We’ve got Megan Forester is second with a new opportunity now. six points (two goals, two assists). VH: Given all your team accomplished in 2007, can you consider the season a These are the final two success? non-conference games as TC: You can’t take away the fact that we won an SEC Tournament title and won the Commodores begin a SEC regular season title, and you can’t take away the fact that this team played Southeastern Conference play so consistently during the course of the year that it was able to achieve No. 1 next weekend at Alabama and status for a significant amount of time, which I haven’t seen in recent years. So, Auburn. from that standpoint, yes. But, if you’re grading us on what happened at the end of the year, you’re probably going to give us an F. Hunter Adkisson / The Vanderbilt Hustler VH: Talk about the potential of this year’s offense. It looks like it could be pretty scary. TC: Our offense has a lot of potential. They’re a year better than they were last year, and they’ve got a chance to be good, provided that injury doesn’t get in the way. We’ve also got some kids who can play who weren’t in the mix last year — (Steven) Liddle, (Alex) Hilliard, and I know I’m missing a few guys.

Vanderbilt Hustler picks the winners VH: With the loss of David Price and Casey Weathers, along with Cody Crowell, Matchups jarred amato (10-5) Will gibbons (11-4) glenna deroy (10-5) reeve hamilton (8-7) Ty Davis and Tyler Rhoden, it seems as though the pitching staff will be pretty Sports Editor Senior Sports Reporter Editor-in-Chief Opinion Editor young. #12 South Carolina @ lsu lsu lsu lsu TC: As a whole, compared to what we’ve had the last three years, it is inexperienced. As far as talent, I’ll have to wait and see where we are. #2 LSU #10 Penn State @ penn state penn state penn state michigan VH: What are your thoughts about this year’s freshmen? Michigan TC: They’re young and they’re nervous and sometimes afraid to ask questions and sometimes they speak too much, but I think they are more mature than past #22 Georgia @ #16 georgia alabama georgia alabama classes. I don’t know how good they are, but we’ll wait and see. Alabama VH: What is the focus this fall? #21 Kentucky @ arkansas arkansas kentucky kentucky TC: I know this sounds so broad, but my emphasis is trying to build a team and a Arkansas lot of unity in the fall while we’re learning fundamentals, and that’s really all I care Georgia Tech @ virginia georgia tech georgia tech virginia about. I don’t put a lot of emphasis on winning and losing positions right now. I Virginia just want to teach kids how to be selfless.

THIS WEEK IN THE SEC

Sports reporter Nathaniel Horadam previews two of the marquee matchups in the Southeastern Conference this weekend. Vanderbilt has its bye week.

No. 12 South Carolina at No. 2 LSU A national championship favorite against a darkhorse team that could shake things up in the Southeastern Conference. LSU is favored to win big with a stifling defense and overpowering offense that embarrassed all three of its previous opponents. Remember, this is the team that two weeks ago ran over then ninth-ranked Virginia Tech 48-7. However, South Carolina boasts a very solid defense of its own, and Steve Spurrier is one of the best coaches in college football. Don’t be fooled by the 18-point spread, South Carolina should keep this game close. Prediction: LSU 20, South Carolina 13

No. 22 Georgia at No. 16 Alabama The Crimson Tide is coming off a huge upset over Arkansas following its dominant victory against the Commodores. But if Alabama wants to prove it can contend in the SEC West, it will need to beat a vulnerable Georgia unit. The Bulldogs dominated two bad opponents but showed inconsistency on offense against South Carolina. Sophomore quarterback Matthew Stafford needs a big day or the Tide will roll on. Still, this is a pretty even match. Prediction: Alabama 24, Georgia 21 8 Friday, September 21, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com lifelife index The Week Ahead Classes may be Vibrant vibes moving into full swing, but Nashville isn’t about to be for autumn apparel left behind. There’s always action in the and Madewell showcasing hues ranging from red hot ruby to luxurious by KATIE DePAOLA city, and this week is by courtney Rogers Life Staff Writer amethyst. Advice Columnist packed with chances For blouses and dresses, the jewel tone trend can be seen across the board I met a girl last to escape from Vandy students caught the first glimpses of the fall season last week with in different forms for different brands. Tried and true favorite, Free People, escalating amounts a nighttime temperature in the 60s and a cool breeze that would have been has been exhibiting electrifying jewel inspired hues in their flirtatious mini- Q:weekend and of schoolwork. more than welcome on Move-In Weekend. Even though the weather may be dresses, mixing in floral patterns to create an earth-angel meets flower-child brought her back to my fickle and has been gracing us with more summer weather, the calendar keeps ensemble. Though it is hard to be subtle in these attention-getting colors, Friday 9/21 moving forward, and autumn is slowly but surely approaching. designer Tracy Reese infused varying shades of a vibrant magenta into her place. I was drunk and Avoid the mosh pit in Often, when looking toward fall fashions, there is a tendency to think in fall collection which ranged from a shocking pink tunic dress to a black and think she was too. I can’t favor of a fashion show at terms of a darker, more pink printed blouse perfect recall exactly what all the Exit/In. This musical subdued color palette. for an evening affair. fashion experience Unlike the changing leaves, Looking for dazzling pieces we did. Is there any way features 10 designers, which will turn into fiery that won’t break the bank? I can ask without ask- four DJs and four bands, shades of red and orange, the Fortunately, trendy and more all for only $10. The cooler weather and the loss economically priced stores ing? Should I just forget extravaganza begins at of summer’s carefree ease have given shoppers an easy about it, or do I owe it 8 p.m. can cause us to turn towards way to wear trends without to her to try to smooth the welcoming embrace of the price tag of Chanel or Saturday 9/22 cuddly sweaters and knits Missoni. Though jewel things over after my in- in colors like navy, gray, and tones in classic designs are a advertent mix-up? cranberry. Though these timeless fashion investment, colors will never really go Forever 21 offers tops in Straight up, unless you out of style, this is the year many different styles which A:can read minds, I don’t to shake up autumn with each feature rich colors like think you can completely vibrant and saturated jewel sapphire and emerald. avoid asking some sort of tones. Last but certainly not question to someone. How- Found in everything from least, what better way to ever, before you proceed, shoes to accessories, jewel wear jewel tones than in there is one important ques- tones mirror the natural jewelry! A fun trend this fall tion you need to ask yourself: beauty of gemstones in their is the large and whimsical do you want to know what deep and rich shades. Adding cocktail ring. Local boutique happened because you care Slide on over to the COURTNEY ROGERS / The Vanderbilt Hustler a sense of luxury that few other Pangea offers a variety of these about your relationship with Belcourt Theatre to see hues can provide, the right pieces can make you feel as though you’re wearing fun conversation starters, which look like a million bucks but generally retail this girl, as well as your own the documentary that’s the glamorous outfit equivalent of Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry collection. for under $30. Another way to experiment with deep gem colors is through health and well-being, or are garnering rave reviews Perhaps one of the more surprising pieces where jewel tones have been vintage costume jewelry. Some of the best vintage finds come from tag sales or you just trying to figure out from national film critics. cropping up this year is in denim. Once thought of in only iconic blue, the bazaars, but if you’re lucky, your grandmother could have some great pieces the details so you can brag to “The King of Kong: expansion of designer denim has created an audience eager for a “make that she’s willing to let you borrow. your buddies? A Fistful of Quarters” it new” approach to classic style. With last year’s skinny-jeans explosion So, no matter how you wear this trend, jewelry, jeans or something in If you just want to clear your chronicles the struggle came a subtle hint of eccentric color with the gray jean. This year, however, between, just be sure that you balance these vibrant tones with neutrals so that conscience and figure out of a beat-down nobody the sky is the limit color-wise, with brands such as 7 For All Mankind, AG it’s you who shines through, not just your ensemble. ■ some details, you could ask eager to prove his worth one of the girl’s close friends by earning the world’s if the girl is okay with ev- high score in the classic erything that happened last arcade game, Donkey weekend. If there is some- Kong. thing serious that you need to know about and address, Sunday 9/23 ...FOR A TASTY AND TERRIFIC the friend will probably ei- Feeling sad that you’ve ther act weird or hint that got three tests this you should speak directly week? Head over to with the girl. Asking a mu- Zanies where comedian NIGHT ON THE TOWN tual friend gives you an easy Drew Hastings is sure to by JESSICA MILES, Life Staff Writer way out, if you’re the type of brighten your day. The guy that’s looking for one. show starts at 7:30 p.m., Virago’s urban vibe, eclectic menu and delicious food make this Nashville ordered an ika sansei sushi martini — a sesame, chili and ginger-flavored On the other hand, if you and tickets are $17. hotspot a must-eat for those seeking a dining adventure. This trendy jewel squid salad, and everyone enjoyed this dish tremendously. really respect this girl, you puts the taste and feel of city dining within walking distance of campus and The menu also offers traditional Asian dishes, but even these are made Monday 9/24 should probably go right to within the grasp of any Vanderbilt student. in signature Virago style. We ordered sweet potato tempura with eel sauce, the source. Be honest with Get your blood pumping If said student has a reservation, that is. chicken pad Thai and a house salad. The perfectly breaded tempura was with lessons in Israeli folk her — not only about your Plan in advance to go to this popular restaurant; I tried to make same- surprisingly well complemented by the eel sauce, and the pad Thai was inability to recall the details dancing at the Schulman day reservations for my party of five on Saturday at 7 p.m. and was forced to spicy and flavorful. Luckily, we had the house salad — a mound of spinach, Center for Jewish Life. of the night’s events but also move my dining extravaganza up to 5:30. Also, make sure you are dressed to cucumbers and tangy vinaigrette dressing — to cool the fire of the spicy about your true intentions. The event is open to the impress; Virago has a dress code policy of no hats or athletic shorts (though pad Thai. public and no previous So here’s the formula: If I am sure no woman on this campus needs an extra incentive to dress well Everything I tried was phenomenal — all of the food was fresh, well you actually like this girl and dance experience is and look cute). proportioned and beautifully arranged — and I recommend trying as required. want more than just a hook- As soon as I walked in Virago, I was taken in by the art-house feel of the much as you can by sharing appetizers and entrees with a group of people. up, pick up the phone, and Tuesday 9/25 restaurant, with its sleek decor, club-like background music and prominent This way, you will not only get a sampling of everything Virago has to offer tell her that you had a lot of television screen displaying a kaleidoscope of photographic images (do but also significantly reduce your costs. When I did this, I spent less on my fun last night and you know not ask if you can watch a football match on this screen; such requests have meal at Virago than I did on my substantially less filling and less tasty meal you hooked up, but the ex- been shot down in the past). at Chili’s two weeks before. act details are a little fuzzy. Virago is known for its sushi, and this signature does not disappoint. Though you will not find baseball caps, General Tso’s chicken or forks By taking the initiative to Since the only thing you can order before 6 p.m. is the sushi, my group at Virago, if you go with an adventurous attitude, some good friends and talk to her about what hap- ordered the Thai shrimp sushi — shrimp sushi topped with a delectable a reservation, you will find amazing food, a great night out and one of pened, she will realize that peanut sauce — to start our meal. Nashville’s premiere dining experiences. ■ you are mature enough to This week, make sure to In addition to a wide variety of both original and traditional sushi, handle these types of situa- be nice to your friend Virago’s menu boasts an impressive array of ingredients I had never heard Virago tions. Overall, the conversa- who owns an Xbox, of and dishes you probably will not be able to pronounce correctly; this is 1811 Davidson Street tion should end on a positive because Tuesday marks a great excuse to be adventurous and order things just for the fun of it. We 320-5149 note, and your desire to clear the release of “Halo 3.” up the situation will leave a A day of fighting aliens good impression. might be just the thing Movie review On the other hand, if you you need to relieve some just want to avoid the awk- of that homework stress. wardness of bumping into each other on campus, send Wednesday 9/26 Bid ‘good luck’ at the box office a text. If you didn’t even The Art House on 12th get her number, a Facebook Avenue is currently message is better than noth- playing host to a ing, but it’s definitely the last unique exhibit called to Dane Cook’s new film resort. “Underwater Chemistry,” Since you took the time is cursed: Once a girl sleeps with him, she’ll find played by Dan Fogler, is one of the most repulsive a sure bet for anyone by lauren weigand to write this question, my true love with her next man. If he wants to be characters to hit screens this fall. His absence interested in art that Life Staff Writer guess is that your intentions with Cam, they can’t get physical or he’ll lose her would have made the film considerably less pushes the boundaries of are not completely self-cen- Dane Cook seems like a nice guy. He’s funny, forever. Never mind that Cook and Alba, while bad, and the world could continue to look at creative expression. tered. However, if this is a re- he’s charming, he’s sort of cute if that’s your type. individually likable enough, don’t emit a single grapefruits as an innocent fruit. curring thing, and you really Hey, he even gave The Hustler an interview, spark together. This is a tragedy! Meanwhile, Cam takes a break from tripping don’t care about any of the Thursday 9/27 which is serious points in his favor. It’s just a pity Word of the “lucky charm” gets out, and over fish buckets to remind the audience that girls you bring back to your he couldn’t have been promoting a better movie. Charlie’s dental practice soon boasts the hottest she is in the movie, too. None of her actions, room, then whom do you “Good Luck Chuck” is a contrived, formulaic piece clientele this side of the Atlantic. Viewers are then particularly her willingness to forgive Charlie care about? of work that’s both nonsensical and offensive. As treated to a montage that could easily be adapted again and again, make any sense, but perhaps she Selfish motives might seem for the romance, it’ll leave you colder than the for next month’s Cosmopolitan article, “25 hit her head on the ice one time too many. Jessica fun now, but they aren’t go- penguin habitat at AquaWorld. Positions That Will Make Him Scream.” It turns Alba hits the single note of “cute and quirky” ably, ing to get you too far in the One might imagine that a romantic comedy out there is such a thing as too much Dane Cook. but she fails to give Cam any life. long run. Whether male or Tonight Exit/In features featuring two likable actors in the lead roles would In another movie, Cook might have a future as “Good Luck Chuck” has to get credit for most female, drunk or sober, ev- the Never Say Never feature, oh, chemistry. Its utter absence is the a romantic lead, with his roguish smile and wit creative incorporation of the penguin craze, but ery person deserves to be Tour. Ken Andrews, a biggest surprise “Good Luck Chuck” has to offer. that reminds you of that guy you dated freshman that is as far as its powers of invention extend. It treated with respect, and “I Nirvana-esque guitarist, Charlie Logan (Cook) and Cam Wexler (Jessica year. Here, though, he swings so abruptly from waddles to a predictable and lame conclusion, was drunk” is an excuse that will headline the event Alba) meet at the wedding of one of Charlie’s ex- charmer to jerk and then to psycho he’s difficult but not before you’ll want to drown yourself in definitely won’t fly after this starting at 8 p.m. Tickets girlfriends. He’s a dentist; she’s a klutzy penguin to root for, even in a life-sized penguin suit. the penguin pool. ■ four-year frenzy. are $15 in advance, $17 at specialist — clearly, their love was meant to be. If Charlie’s personal attributes weren’t enough, the door. Because things can never be that easy, Charlie his best friend, a breast-obsessed plastic surgeon RATING: www.insidevandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler Friday, September 21, 2007 9 Quake preview

Who is Guster? Each week the Hustler staff by Anne timmel Group and Hybrid Recordings. In 1999, they released “Lost and will weigh in on a certain sub- Life Staff Writer Gone Forever,” whose name was taken from the popular folksong, “Oh My Darling, Clementine.” ject pertaining to arts and en- Two weeks after the announcement of its performers, the In 2003, the band released “Keep It Together,” whose title track excitement surrounding Commodore Quake is almost palpable. On was included in the tertainment. This week, staff- Sept. 14 fans lined up in Sarratt hours before Quake tickets went on soundtrack of the sale, placing the need to get tickets ahead of the need to go to class. first season of “The ers and students choose their While Kanye West’s O.C.” After some time favorite Kanye West song. s c h e d u l e d touring to promote appearance is “Keep It Together,” generating a Guster came to great deal of Nashville to record Glenna DeRoy reeve hamilton excitement, fans “Ganging Up on the Editor-in-Chief Opinion Editor are also anxiously Sun,” which was “Champion” “Spaceship” anticipating the released in 2006. p e r f o r m a n c e Earlier this year, from Guster, the the band released sara gast Jarred Amato now-mainstream the EP “Satellite,” Managing Editor Sports Editor alternative rock its newest record. “Homecoming” “Good Life” band from Boston. Josh Hathaway Guster began of Blogcritics.org called the album’s title track “an abundance of lisa guo Darcy Newell in 1991, when beautiful sonic subtleties” and said, “Miller’s understated vocal is Ryan Miller, Brian bathed in some wonderful playing by the band.” News Editor Life Editor Rosenworcel and Guster’s sound focuses on the guitar melodies and integrates “Stronger” “Drive Slow” Adam Gardner met at Tufts University during freshman orientation. the bongo to create a unique, relaxed tone. The band members The three found a common thread as they shared stories about their call themselves “stenographers … we transcribe life and put a little respective high school bands. After a year of writing songs in their melody under it.” dorm rooms, they officially came together to become “Gus.” Live performances, however, are Guster’s forte. Their spontaneity Miller and Gardner specialized in guitar and vocals, and and audience interaction result in an inspiring and entertaining Rosenworcel brought the sound of bongo drums to the group. experience. The band frequently performs humorous covers during The three also experimented with other instruments, such as the their performances, which adds to their overall atmosphere of trumpet and harmonica. lightheartedness and tongue-in-cheek wit. Aram Hanessian Charity Hemphill Their first album, “Parachute,” was released in 1994 and named Guster’s clever personality and sarcastic humor are sprinkled Junior Sophomore Best Local Debut Album by The Boston Globe in 1995. The trio throughout all of their interviews and on their Web site. Yet, if the “Diamonds Are Forever” “Jesus Walks” renamed themselves “Guster,” due to conflicts with another band band’s goofy site doesn’t sell you on their antics and style, come see that already claimed the moniker “Gus.” the band perform yourself on Oct. 12 at Commodore Quake. Tickets In 1997 Guster was named the Best Live Act at the Boston Music are still on sale at the Sarratt Box Office. ■ Justin Roberts Bailin Gao Awards. That same year, they released their second album, “Goldfly,” Senior Sophomore which was re-released after the band signed with Sire Records —Darcy Newell contributed reporting to this article. “Gold Digger” “All Falls Down”

technology Minnie Miller renee langston Senior Senior a Share your thoughts “Gold Digger” “Gold Digger” n on music, movies, arts his d and entertainment. hers Start a blog on Next week, staffers will choose their favorite InsideVandy.com! This week, The Hustler’s technology critic couple take country-music artist. Readers are also invited to a look at the new LG Muziq from Sprint. The phone weigh in by e-mailing the Life editor at vibe@ also boasts an MP3 player, video player and camera; it vanderbilthustler.com retails for $99.99 from the Sprint store.

by chris thompson by taylor phillips Life Staff Writer Life Staff Writer Sprint markets the LG Muziq as a music First off, I feel obligated to preface monday phone, a title that has become somewhat my thoughts with an explanation. As a sunday ubiquitous in the cell phone market today complete texting fiend, I am fairly addicted on the patio (ahem, iPhone). Either way, the Muziq does to the slide-out QWERTY keyboard and on the patio (2 for 1 specials) what it claims, and does it well. touch display of my own smartphone. That (2 for 1 specials) pizza & draft The call quality is excellent, although the said, were I looking for a fashionable and pizza & draft speakerphone is nothing to write home functional flip phone, LG would have just ntn poker seating @ 7pm about: You can hear the person you’re calling have gained another customer. (–win prizes–) perfectly, but it’s a crapshoot as to whether While toting around Sprint’s new Muziq they can hear you. Also, the phone is so slim by LG for the past several days, I found a that it’s a bit awkward to hold between your genuine appreciation for the slim, sleek ear and your shoulder. styling, which fit perfectly in the palm of sunday – thursday drink specials As a basic phone, I couldn’t ask for more. my hand and gave easy access to the touch- 4 - 7pm The calls sound good, Sprint has good sensitive MP3 controls on the front cover. $ $ coverage, especially at Vanderbilt, and the Because of its compact design, the Muziq 1 off all bottle & draft beer 3 off house wines device fit really well in fit discreetly into my $ $ $ my hand. The Muziq everyday life; not only 2 off all liquor drinks 5– 6 martini specials is just the right width could I comfortably for holding, and you carry it to lunch in don’t feel like you’re the side pocket of a going to snap the snug pair of jeans, but thing in two when you I also had plenty of press it against your room to throw it into reservations: 615.577.2262 face. my Coach wristlet (BANA) As an MP3 player, with some money, we accept Vandy Dining card with Vandy ID 1910 belcourt avenue, nashville, tn the Muziq performs a compact and lip a randy well. The controls on gloss. rayburn restaurant Online Reservations: cabananashville.com the front provide a nice When I tried out touch, and the buttons the music features lock automatically to at the Rec, I found prevent any accidental that the headphones contact, although there included in the Sunset Grill is no way to manually package completely lock them. The Muziq out-performed the Voted Nashville’s also has a microSD ear buds I use with my slot compatible with iPod. Buying music up to 4 GB of storage for your music and was also convenient thanks to the phone’s Best wine list and pictures. Also, the Sprint Music Store allows built-in access to the Sprint Music Store. you to buy songs for $0.99, which may lead The negatives, though few and far Best late night eats to many impulsive buys. The speakers are between, were significant enough to leave ~ Nashville Scene Oct. 12, 2006 pretty good, especially for such a small me a little fed up. Although the external handset. The Muziq comes with a set of MP3 controls make for quick access, there headphones and an adapter so you can use is no lock you can manually engage when any set of headphones you want, regardless you throw it into a tote bag for class, which of whether they have a microphone or not. led to “Soulja Boy” inadvertently blaring The Muziq can also access Sprint TV (read: halfway through a 9 a.m. class. In addition, another monthly fee), which works well, aside from the $0.99 price tag to grab although it costs a bit more than it is worth. songs off Sprint’s Web site, there is also a One of the biggest annoyances is the $15 monthly fee just to have access to the cover over the charger port. It’s a nice touch online store. because it keeps out dirt and the like, but All things considered, the phone was it’s also difficult to plug the phone in with easy to use for those of us not majoring anything short of pliers. in computer engineering. Its sleek, small Overall, the phone is good. The MP3 player nature allows it to fit in absolutely any is decent, but Sprint is just plain expensive accessory, and it’s sturdy enough to take despite the cool services. It’s not spectacular those unfortunate drops on the weekends wi-fi friendly • A Randy Rayburn Restaurant nor does it do anything revolutionary, but it coming back from the frats. All in all, the 615.386-food (3663) • 2001 Belcourt Ave., Nashville does what it needs to do. ■ Muziq is a great phone. ■ Lunch: Tues. - Fri. Dinner: 7 nights per week, including late nite [email protected] • A Randy Rayburn Restaurant RATING: RATING: 10 Friday, September 21, 2007 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.insidevandy.com FUNFUN && GAMESGAMES

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