VerThe Vanderbilt Hustler’s Arts su & Entertainment Magazine s MARCH 3—MARCH 9, 2010 VOL. 48, NO. 7 SpringSpringSpringSpring Ugue eugiat.BreakBreak Duissi. Os dolorpero conse moloreet alit nonsed magna It’s here atBreakBreak last. After two feuissed eugiam dipismo dolorper weeks of midterms and suscipit at velisi essit two months of “work hard,” we fi nally get to indulge in our favorite side of Vanderbilt: Play hard. PLACES TO GO, PEOPLE TO SEE THURSDAY, MARCH 4 FRIDAY, MARCH 5 SATURDAY, MARCH 6 The Regulars The Future w/ Joshua Schiffman, Juleah Scott and Mandy Strictly Dubstep Vol. 4 with Star Eyes — Mercy Lounge Gordon Lightfoot — Ryman Auditorium Cook — Exit/In If you are unfamiliar with dubstep, I would describe it as beat-driven Canadian singer/ Gordon Lightfoot was one of the most THE RUTLEDGE Nashville’s very own The Future takes the stage tonight at the Exit/ electronic . The bass is dark and the beats are catchy. Similar to prolifi c of the 1960s and ’70s. Nominated fi ve times for 410 Fourth Ave. South 37201 782-6858 In for an evening of eclectic indie-pop. With smoky smooth vocals the drum and bass style, it’s rhythmically acute, exciting and extremely Grammy Awards, this consummate musician and eloquent lyricist has courtesy of Adam Culver layered over upbeat guitar and upbeat bass fun to dance to. Star Eyes is one of the hottest dubstep DJs in the world. crafted folk, country, pop and rock songs performed by the likes of THE MERCY LOUNGE/CANNERY and drums, The Future have crafted an irresistibly catchy formula. From the Vans Warped Tour in South Africa to London’s famed Fabric Elvis, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp and Barbara Streisand. BALLROOM What truly makes The Future special, however, is their dedication nightclub, this femme fatale from downtown Brooklyn knows how to put Lightfoot himself has had a number of hit songs, including “Sundown” 1 Cannery Row 37203 to the live show. The group’s debut album, “Is Now,” is deliberately on a good show. She’s going to set Mercy Lounge on fi re Friday night and “Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” Still going strong after all these 251-3020 crafted for performances, allowing for a personal connection with with her high-powered set. years, he returns to the Ryman carrying his signature baritone voice and the audience night after night. ($10, 9 p.m., 1 Cannery Row) his command of the acoustic guitar with him. BLUEBIRD CAFE ($5, 8 p.m., 2208 Elliston Place) ($37 — $57, 8 p.m., 116 5th Ave. North) 4104 Hillsboro Road 37215 Vetiver with Scout Niblett and Caitlin Rose — Exit/In 383-1461 Run With Bulls CD release party — Mercy Lounge Since their beginnings in 2004, the popular American indie folk band Noir Fest: Get Carter — The Belcourt EXIT/IN In the mood for some local fl avor but looking for something a bit Vetiver has toured the country extensively and captured a strong This “1971 pulp masterpiece” places an insanely badass Michael Caine 2208 Elliston Place 37203 heavier than The Future? Look no further than across town at the following with their pleasant and accessible sound. Each Vetiver track as a man set on revenge. Caine is Jack Carter, a mobster obsessed 321-3340 Mercy Lounge, where up-and-comers Run With Bulls are taking the is immersed in a vintage coating of sweet guitar strumming and lazy with avenging the murder of his brother. Set against the dingy, gritty, stage to celebrate the release of their debut album. With a sound banjos accompanied with the occasional whistling chorus — the vocals griminess of the “derelict urban housing” in Newcastle, , Carter STATION INN reminiscent of fellow Nashville rockers Cage the Elephant, Run With are dreamy and the overall experience is warm and happy. Catch them is a man on fi re, ruthlessly disposing of any one who stands in his way. 402 12th Ave. South 37203 Bulls features raw guitars with raspy vocals delivered with a bluesy, at Exit/In, the perfect venue for a great folk band. With a show this This “sado-masochistic fantasy” is brutal and invigorating and worth a 255-3307 gritty rock ‘n’ roll sensibility. great so close to campus, how can you say no? trip to the Belcourt this Saturday. ($5, 8 p.m., 1 Cannery Row) ($10, 9 p.m., 2208 Elliston Place) (Showtime TBA, 2101 Belcourt Ave.) THE BASEMENT 1604 Eighth Ave. South 37203 Carrie Newcomer —3rd and Lindsley Ani DiFranco — Cannery Ballroom Roger Creager — Exit/In 254-1604 Swing by 3rd and Lindsley this evening, where Carrie Newcomer will The prolifi c (has released over twenty albums), Grammy Award-winning Roger Creager is a force to be reckoned with, having “built his reputation take the stage. Newcomer’s music is a gorgeous, soothing blend of F. SCOTT’S RESTAURANT AND singer-songwriter returns to Nashville to promote her latest release, through a distinctive brand of hard-core rabble-rousing Texas Country JAZZ BAR acoustic country/folk driven by her crystal clear voice and heartfelt “Red Letter Year.” On “Red Letter Year” (DiFranco’s fi rst album in two Music.” His lyrical stories purport “mighty fi ne instant classics about 2210 Crestmoor Road 37215 messages that every listener can both understand and relate to. In a years), the songstress delivers her invigorating and signature family heirlooms, fi elds of bluebonnets, and late night trips to Mexico.” 269-5861 recent review, the Dallas Morning News went so far as to state that staccato guitar-picking style with impeccable craft. Relax and let yourself His most recent album, “Here It Is,” from 2008, boasts such hits as “A “She’s the kind of artist whose music makes you stop, think and then be enchanted by Ani’s musical soundscapes this Friday at the Cannery Good Day for Sunsets” and “Driving Home.” As a southern rocker with a SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY say, ‘That is so true.’” Ballroom. hint of sentimentality Creager brings a little bit of the lone star state to CENTER ($10, 7 p.m., 816 3rd Ave. South) ($35, 9 p.m., 1 Cannery Row) the Exit/In this Saturday. 1 Symphony Place 37201 ($10, 9 p.m., 2208 Elliston Place) 687-6500 Buddy Greene — The Station Inn Music in the Grand Lobby: String Jazz with Billy Contreras and 3RD AND LINDSLEY For something completely out of the ordinary from a usual Vanderbilt Buddy Spicher — Frist Center Carter Administration — The 5 Spot night out, check out Buddy Greene at the famous Station Inn. Greene, String jazz, art and wine? Sign me up! The Frist Center presents free 818 Third Ave. South 37210 Nashville-groomed band the Carter Administration have 259-9891 a singer-songwriter and harmonica and guitar player, plays a distinctly music in the Grand Lobby this Friday evening. Peruse the galleries produced “A bunch of records and played a bunch of shows, and [they] Southern style of gospel music that refl ects his major infl uences, to the music of Buddy Spicher (who recorded with Bob Dylan plan on continuing to do both of those things until we don’t want to CAFE COCO ranging from country to bluegrass. Greene returns to Nashville tonight on “Nashville Skyline”) and sip on a variety of wines and other do either anymore.” All of the Carter Administration’s members play 210 Louise Ave. 37203 in support of his latest album, “A Few More Years,” a solid collection of beverages from the cash bar. You need your weekly dose of culture in other local bands, and fi rmly believe that all good music was made 321-2626 gospel songs that features guest appearances by artists such as Vince — enjoy some quiet sophistication at the Frist before tearing up the before 1990. All in attendance will receive a copy of the group’s CD and Gill, Jeff Taylor, Ben and Sonya Isaacs and Gordon Mote. town on Friday night. be entitled to a rocking evening. ($12, 9 p.m., 402 12th Ave. S.) (Free, 6 p.m. — 8 p.m., 919 Broadway) ($5, 9:30 p.m., 1006 Forrest Ave.)

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Versus It has come to my attention (via the highbrow journalistic forum of The Magazine Rant) that Versus “is getting a little trashy.” Those of you who know me know that I am, of course, extremely concerned. Very worried, really. EDITORIAL BOARD Anyway, moving on. This week in the weird and wonderful world of Avery, we decided to cut Editor-in-Chief off all of my hair. When I say cut off, I don’t mean I went to a salon and Avery Spofford had it cut; I mean I woke up this morning, accosted my roommate with a Life Editor pair of scissors and demanded that she cut off about four inches. Those Chris McDonald of you who know me know that this could have turned out very, very ugly. My roommate is a brave woman. Culture Editor Matt Shelton Luckily for all parties involved, I actually think it looks better. And a shorter ’do will certainly be easier to deal with — just in time for my 1. Entertainment Editor action-packed spring break plans, which mostly involve sitting on my Charlie Kesslering butt watching TiVo, sitting on my butt drinking margaritas and maybe Music Editor playing some tennis if I’m feeling ambitious. Considering the pace Grant Darwin I’ve been operating at for the past few months, I don’t plan on moving much, so I should fi t right in with the decrepit retirees who populate Fashion Editor Lauren Junge the neighborhood surrounding my family’s beach house. You may be surprised to learn that Tampa and its surrounding beach communities are 2. 3. the greater Tampa Bay area is not exactly on par with Cancun and Miami in terms of spring break festivities (or … anything else). It is, however, Art Director 4. 5. Matt Radford comparably warm, so it’s got that going for it, which is nice. For those of you about to set out on a more high-octane holiday (or if Designers you just like a good beach drink), our feature this week has some advice to Irene Hukkelhoven offer. We’ve got four day trips for anyone still looking to make last-minute Kat Miller plans (New Orleans ain’t too shabby for a real spring break party time, Marketing Director but I’d stay away from Gulf Shores … after spending just one weekend George Fischer 1. Megan Eddings, Lauren Izard, Lincoln there last semester I’m reasonably sure no normal human being could Altman, Ramsay Bellinger, Amy Johnston survive a full week in that armpit). If you’re cruising to Mexico, good luck Advertising Manager Carolyn Fisher and Tobin Hixon at Rave KAve 2. Preparing (and good luck to anyone in your group’s vicinity). If you’re headed down for Rave KAve 3. Stephanie Sarelakos, to my peninsula and looking to get hardcore Floridian, skip the tourist VSC Director Andrea Pavela, Lyndsey Wilcox and Amanda traps and take a page out of Daddy Spoff’s book (that’s my father, the Chris Carroll Gadaleta at Beta 54 4. Becky Bratt, Melissa realest Floridian in the game): pour yourself a stiff rum drink, crank up O’Neill, Aldea Meary-Miller and Mallory the Jimmy Buffett, head out on the water and cruise. Assistant VSC Gilliam in the Pike’s Peak foam pit 5. Spencer Directors Jeff Breaux Price jumps into a photo opportunity at Beta 54. Paige Clancy

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Words to live by in seventeen syllables Horoscopes Spring Break? It simply

tosses Wednesday night into PISCES 2/19–3/20 the drinking schedule. In Bread & Co., you’ll spot Taylor Swift munching a sandwich. Be bold! Snatch her lemonade, and inform the restaurant that Beyonce had one of the best sandwich orders of all time.

ARIES 3/21–4/19 That said, take one more You’ll go home with a guy Friday night and, in the morning, wake shot for all of us pour souls up halfway to Destin. Chill out! For all you know, it could be a fun doing ASB. week. TAURUS 4/20–5/20 It’s your week to stand up to the bullies on the playground. They don’t deserve your hard-earned 50 cents, damnit.

GEMINI 5/21–6/21 Drop your plans for spring break and go see her.

OVERHEARD CANCER 6/22–7/22 Don’t drink the water. It’s called Montezuma’s Revenge for a reason. Some people on this campus just don’t think before they speak. Sometimes we are lucky enough to overhear what they say. LEO 7/23–8/22 Skipping that test on Friday is not an option. Sorry about your luck. Compiled from the Facebook group “Overheard at Vanderbilt”

VIRGO 8/23–9/22 Wait ... Those commercials with the Cavemen are for Geico? Girl at Pub: “Why do I become such a klepto when I get drunk, Sarah?” LIBRA 9/23–10/22 Save yourself! Do not take a shower this week! On the Vandy Van: “Well, he says my legs look good, and he never SCORPIO 10/23–11/21 said that before I started using Be sure to get your pre-spring break cancer! (I mean tan). those pole dancing workout tapes ... looks like I have to keep SAGITTARIUS 11/22–12/21 those stripper muscles in shape Why would professors assign midterms this week?! Don’t they now.” know you have to work on your beach body?

CAPRICORN 12/22–1/19 Person 1: “Yo, that little dude is pretty “Girls Gone Wild” is so ‘90s ... and not in a good way. good at beer pong.” Person 2: “Bro … that’s a girl.” AQUARIUS 1/20–2/18 It doesn’t count as a “break” if it’s just an extension of your normal Guy: “She’s a lot hotter in person. She Vanderbilt crowd and Vanderbilt scene. looks like a sexy secretary.” Versus • March 3—March 9, 2010 • 3 culture Date night for a Vandy Man Beer Garden: Pilsner Uruquell

Chris mcdonald jack manire Life Editor Staff Writer I enjoy Natty Light as much as the next guy for Dating seems to be the purposes of heavy drinking. After all, it is the something of a lost art “smooth pilsner with all-natural ingredients.” here at Vandy. Don’t get That said, there are times where I prefer to drink me wrong, I love going beer that doesn’t taste horrible. At those times, I out and raging on a like to drink Pilsner Urquell. Friday or Saturday night Pilsner Urquell is a Czech import that generally as much as the next runs between $8 and $9 for a 6-pack. As you may person, but if you are have guessed, it is a pilsner beer, meaning it has looking to impress your a golden body and a hoppy taste. It’s also the first lady, try to spice things pilsner ever made — a guy named Josef Groll up a bit with a well- created it in Czechoslovakia in the 1840s. I hope planned date night. they ask that question on trivia night at Sam’s. First step? Dinner. Aside from being incredibly tasty, Pilsner As a rule of thumb, Urquell is also a fairly light beer with an alcohol avoid anywhere that content that‘s slightly lower than a lot of other is on the card. Let her beers. You won’t feel like you’re full after know that she is worth it Wallpapers.FreeReview.net throwing a few of them back, making it a good and actually spend real beer for any situation where you want to have money. If you are limited on a budget, take a stroll a late night picnic (blanket, a few drinks but it’s unacceptable to get drunk. in your transportation over to Centennial Park or snacks, laptop and movie), For example, it’s perfect for a dinner with your options, there are plenty make the climb to the aptly- and curl up at Centennial. parents where you’d like to achieve a nice little of fantastic restaurants titled Love Hill for one Don’t want the night to buzz. Unless your family is extremely fratty, odds very close to campus. If of the most breathtaking end just yet? Sweeten the are you won’t be allowed to bring cans of Natty to you aren’t feeling too views of the city. If budget deal even more by taking her the table. Your parents won’t question your beer adventurous, try P.F. isn’t much of an issue, the out for dessert and a drink. selection if you’re drinking Pilsner Urquell, and Chang's or La Paz for a Tennessee Performing Arts Your best bet is Jackson's after three or four of them you’ll get to where mid-priced meal that is Center consistently hosts in Hillsboro Village. With you want to be. sure to please. Or, if you off-Broadway productions a fantastic menu, festive I should probably note that despite its slightly are looking to drop a little of plays including “Mamma atmosphere and great lower alcohol content, it’s still very possible to extra cash for that special Mia,” “The Lion King,” ambiance, Jackson's is get very drunk after too many Pilsner Urquells. someone, you can’t go “Rent” and more. the perfect way to end the I’ve done meticulous personal research on wrong with the exciting If you absolutely must evening. Split an order of several occasions to confirm this. So, as always, Latin fusion restaurant see a movie, at least take their famous cookie dough use your head and know your limits if or when Lime or the classy (though a more creative route. The egg rolls before heading you drink the stuff. a bit pricey) Acorn. nearby Belcourt Theatre back to campus. You can find Pilsner Urquell at many Nashville After dinner, try to stay screens unique indie films So take these suggestions stores and drinking establishments, such as JJ’s, away from the obvious as well as classics, and and take your special Midtown, Harris Teeter and Flying Saucer. If you choice of a movie out at in warmer months they someone out for a try it, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. If you Green Hills and elect to do feature drive-in nights. memorable date night. don’t like it, blame Josef Groll, or communism, or something a bit more out For those who are feeling You’re a Vandy man — act really anything that’s not me. But, regardless of of the ordinary. If you are particularly romantic, pack like it.  what you’re drinking, bottoms up.  KevinSnyder.info

Three key steps to get a beach-ready bod MATT SHELTON 1. Kill Carbs. Although Dr. 2. Chow down on spicy foods. 3. Swap coffee for tea. Tea has Culture Editor Atkins fell over dead from a Myths surrounding spicy foods long been a dieter’s friend. Not "Ugh,” as I downed my third heart attack because of his fad and the capsaicin inside being only is it rich in anti-oxidants, SATCO fajita and finished it diet, there was a reason so many linked to speeding up the but it can help you lose weight. off with some queso, I thought, people saw results from his all- metabolism are misleading. Spicy How? The answer is three-fold: “Spring break is next weekend fat, no-carb regimen. For every foods speed up metabolism only Most of the calories that you and I need to drain this keg pound of carbohydrates that nominally, not enough to make a digest go toward temperature down to a six-pack faster than a a person ingests, the body can significant difference in weight regulation of the body. When you fratpack.” I quickly thumbed a retain two pounds of water. When loss. But studies have also shown take in liquids that are far away text to my dad, a cardiologist, for people start the Atkins diet and that people eating spicy foods eat from your body’s 98.6, it must some advice. “Doc, I’ve got, like, lose double-digit pounds the significantly slower because of use a lot of energy to convert four days to drop some serious first couple of weeks, their body the heat, and recognize that they that liquid to 98.6, burning poundage before break, what can is actually just ridding itself of are full quicker. This results in more calories. Tea is also very I do?” After a few texts outlining water weight, much like fighters, an average of 17% fewer calories satiating, as it has a concentrated the serious health risks of crash boxers and wrestlers do for their ingested, as one UCLA study flavor in a small amount. Less dieting, and making sure I knew sport. While it is terrible for you determined. Pass the Tabasco, liquid, less water weight. Finally, he did NOT endorse this type of in the long run, pushing away please. tea has a lot of caffeine (more behavior, he gave me a few tips I’ll the bread bowl for a week won’t than coffee), and caffeine is an share: kill you. appetite suppressant.  ohntebeau.files.wordpress.com

Cooking for bros: Big Fella, Add it to the card: The Hustlin' Gourmet P.F. Chang's and Panera joseph aguirre Network. However, the sad imani ellis the fact that you are using French baguettes ... because Staff Writer fact is that cooking shows Staff Writer aren’t usually very Bro, "real money." I would buy one every single So, I like cooking shows and they tend to piss Bros Thanks to the Taste of Panera Bread, on the other day before class. a lot. When I was a kid, all I off considerably. True Bros Nashville, our Vandy cards hand, would be my informal Taste of Nashville is wanted was to be an Iron Chef. are way less annoying than serve as a paying method restaurant choice. Another such a win-win situation. A Japanese one. Obviously, Rachael Ray and not nearly for a plethora of restaurants hot spot for college students, A portion of the proceeds ak2.static.dailymotion.com that dream didn’t work out, as smug as Bobby Flay. located near campus. with free WiFi and delicious made go to the University, because I now write for Alton Brown is OK, but he’s Restaurants such as Chili's, macaroni and cheese that and the restaurant receives Versus and am pursuing an kind of a nerd. Also, much any Bro can whip up in his Cafe Coco, and my personal I constantly crave, Panera more business. Logically, undergraduate degree … Yet of Food Network’s material own personal kitchen, which favorite, Qdoba, have all has everything I need. If I P.F. Chang's and Panera are my passion for food has in no is intended for suburban I consider to be awesome. allied with Vanderbilt to help could use my meal money the next big target markets. way diminished. housewives, who are Big Fella gives cooking diversify our eating choices. at Panera, I can honestly After all, who doesn't like To keep this interest definitely a different target directions like “Spread that But what if they were to add say I would buy more food. fried rice or made-to-order alive, I watch a lot of Food audience than Bros. thang on the thang” or “Chunk more? If given the chance to I would never crave the sandwiches? This leaves a dilemma for up that thang and throw it in add a restaurant or two to Bros as far as which cooking the thang.” Big Fella is also the list of places where I'd shows are best to watch. As grounded in a strong tradition like to use my Vandy card, a thinking man, I figured out of values, ending every show I would definitely have to pretty quickly that the Food with a special thanks to the choose P.F. Chang's as my Network can be crossed off Big Homey — God. Big Fella formal dining choice and the list. Guy Fieri’s hair is also the only chef endorsed Panera as my casual choice. alone is reason enough for by both Snoop Dogg and his P.F. Chang's already that. Turn instead to cable mother. His earthy blends attracts a huge portion access. of soul food elements and of the Vanderbilt student The most Bro Chef out practical cuisine never fail to population. I personally there is Big Fella, also known satisfy the cravings of every treat myself to crispy as the Hustlin’ Gourmet. Big Bro. As Big Fella frequently honey chicken, shrimp Fella can be trusted, because says, “Just do da damn fried rice (no carrots) and his delicious food has clearly thang.” crab wontons at least twice given him prosperous girth. Be sure to catch Big Fella at a week. Even if you aren't This guy films and produces 3 p.m. each Sunday for some as avid a fan as I am, I am sure that the temptation to ak.buy.com his own show where he cooks life-changing cuisine and pfchangs.com up approachable cuisine that commentary. indulge is present, despite 4 • March 3—March 9, 2010 • Versus ENTERTAINMENT

MARIA CRIST Looking past pong: Drinking games explained Staff Writer

FLIP CUP NEVER HAVE I EVER ... “Never bring Everclear to the fl ip cup table” Players are divided in equal “And you thought you had secrets” It’s a way to REALLY get to teams, standing on opposite know the people you’re with. Intensity sides of a table. Each player Intensity A great game for Fall Break, Keeps the party going. has a cup fi lled with about Depends on how many secrets you need to forget. spring formals, etc. Best 4 oz of beer. Each player played when contestants are Occasion matches up his or her cup with Occasion already well into the evening’s A great game to play in the middle of a party or pregame. a player on the opposite side It’s a way to REALLY get to know the people you’re with. drinking. More inclusive and dramatic than beer pong. of the table. The game begins A great game for Fall Break, spring formals, etc. Best Each player starts holding with two opposing players played when contestants are already well into the evening’s up 10 fi ngers. Players take Materials drinking their cup, setting the drinking. turns fi nishing the statement cup upright on the edge of the “Never have I ever … ” If you table, and fl ipping the cup Materials are guilty of what is said, you in the air so it lands upside put down a fi nger and take down. This must be completed a drink. The game continues x 8+ for the next person on the until a player has no fi ngers team to drink their beer. The left to play (the “loser,” or team to drink and fl ip their x 3+ winner, depending on what cups fi rst wins. he or she never hasn’t ever).

LAND MINES THUNDERSTRUCK “A test of your endurance” All players sit around the “Forty. Second. Guitar. Solo.” The word “thunder” is large table, each with a solo repeated over and over in Intensity cup fi lled with about 4 oz of Intensity the famous AC/DC song Black the f*** out. beer. The fi rst player spins a Get your buzz on. “Thunderstruck.” Players quarter, drinks their cup of stand in a circle, and the fi rst Occasion beer, sets the cup back down, Occasion player begins to drink at the Trying to help things get weird on your Tuesday nights? and picks up the spinning This is power hour-esque. If your dinner ran late into Saturday fi rst “thunder.” The second When the beer pong tables are full, get a group together quarter with the same hand. night and your friends are already out, or the bus for formal time “thunder” is said, the fi rst for hours of fun. If the player fails to complete leaves in a few minutes, this is your go-to. player stops drinking and the his task, he repeats the spin- second player begins. This Materials drink-set-grab until he fi nds Materials continues until the end of the success. The quarter is passed song. to the next player, and the game continues. When a player fi nishes his/her full x 5+ can of beer, it becomes a landmine and can be placed x 3+ on spinning quarters, stopping them, thus causing the player to take their turn again. The landmine remains in place for the duration of the game and cannot be hit or the player’s turn must be repeated.

All players sit in a circle. A deck of they both drink), 9: Rhyme (player who RING OF FIRE cards is fanned in a circle around a can of draws the card must say a phrase, and “Don’t forget the little man” beer in the center of the group circle. This each player must rhyme with that phrase; is your ring of fi re. Each player draws a if a player fails to rhyme or repeats, they Intensity card for their turn and must obey the rules must drink), 10: Categories (player who A way to pass the time. implied (I'll explain in a minute). Once draws the card picks a category, and the player draws the card and follows each player must name something in that Occasion the direction, the player places the card category; if a player fails or repeats, Have some time to kill in your pregame before a Thursday under the tab on the beer can. When the they must drink), Jack: 3 fi ngers (mini- night? Played often in big groups of friends. can pops, the guilty player must chug version of 10 fi ngers), Queen: Question the beer. The game has many variations, (player to draw the card asks a question Materials but the following rules are generally of another player; players ask questions accepted: 2: You (the player who draws of each other until a player fails to do so the card picks another player to drink), and drinks), King: Rule (the player who 3: Me (the player who draws the card draws makes up a rule for the table), x 3+ drinks), 4: Floor (last player to touch the Ace: Waterfall (All players start drinking, fl oor must drink), 5: Guys (all men drink), and the player who draws the card can 6: Chicks (all women drink), 7: Heaven stop at their discretion. Players cannot (last player to point upwards drinks), 8: stop drinking until the player before them Date (card drawer picks a partner and has stopped). 

Painting Hollywood heavy-hitters to know MATT SHELTON Culture Editor with fire J.J. Abrams Once a TV writer, experience without the entering is nal season CHRISTY BERTELSEN producer, director and vapid storylines Bay directs. (a series he co-created Staff Writer composer, J.J. Abrams has His writing captures and executive produced), It must have been overwhelming to escalated to A-list status ADD moviegoers while “Star Trek 2” green-lit grow up with the name Richard Painter, since directing his second still producing enough for production and his a name that seems to foreshadow artistic blockbuster lm “Star substance to satisfy the company Bad Robot mastery. The local Tennessean has, however, Trek” (2009) (after his heady movie enthusiasts posting consistent gains, surpassed the expectations created by the commercially successful looking for more than pretty Abrams has the foundation moniker, using a variety of art mediums to yet critically frowned-upon special effects and noises. to propel himself to super convey a meaningful message. On display in “Mission Impossible 3”). This summer Abrams star producing status in the Sarratt Center Gallery until March 26, With “Star Trek,” Abrams proved to be a triple threat, the same stratosphere with Painter’s work at rst seems to depict simple proved he could combine the most versatile man in Soderbergh, Bay, Speilberg objects cast against a black background, a Michael Bay-like visual Hollywood. With “Lost” and Tarentino. but a deeper examination of his work tells a much more profound story. What rst appears to be the painted black background of his work is actually charred imminent threat these objects constantly David Goyer wood. Painter works by rst sketching the face in nature. The deeper message I must admit that I’m iconic look rather than epic “The Dark Knight.” outline of an image and then recreating the underlying his work is uplifting, however: addicted to superheroes. I their ability in front of the February 24th, my world image with a  ame-retardant material. Next, by existing despite the threat of the re, the even had comic books as a silver screen. turned upside down when he uses a small pencil torch to create the objects exist in the face of hardship. kid, and would sift through In 2005, one man set it was announced that he details of his work and, nally, burns the rest Currently displayed in Sarratt are blades the over-sexualized over- out to change that. David was revamping the moving- of the canvas with a two-inch propane torch. of grass—vulnerable aspects of nature dramatic pages as a Goyer, the Superhero picture massacre that is His work is void of color, simply existing in threatened by re, oxidation and general youth, wondering what an savant, penned the now the Superman franchise. charred black surfaces and the orange hues life processes. Though a deviation from the alternate universe would famous “Batman Begins,” Even in the Christopher of unburned wood. wooden objects Painter usually portrays, be like if I were only and totally upped the ante Reeves era, the plot was Inspired by a tour of European artwork, grass is in keeping with his general theme faster than a speeding on the quality of story for terribly predictable, the Richard began using charred wood panels and overall message. But thriving against the bullet or had a Bat-mobile. every subsequent comic character relationships to emphasize his personal belief in the value charred wood panel, the grass demonstrates Unfortunetely, my other fanboy lm. Finding cultish static. With this second of sustainability, and enduring in the face of its ability to hold its ground against the passion, movies, did a success in his lm trilogy franchise reboot, Goyer hardship. To do this, his work depicts fragile hardships of life, and to endure. Through horri c job at making “Blade,” Goyer then worked places himself in a position entities that are threatened by re, such as his works, Painter hopes to convey the superhero lms, creating on the development on the to become a commercial charred violins or wooden boats. By literally importance of “keeping the faith” in human vapid storylines and second Batman installment, lm writer/development using re, he attempts to symbolize the life. casting actors on their the one billion dollar superhero.  Versus • March 3—March 9, 2010 • 5

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After several more letdowns, I music staff Chris McDonald Versus Magazine Life Editor discovered “Yonder,” the debut album from Tin Star Orphans, a folk-rock/ As many of you already know, last alt-country band out of Toronto. “Eyelid Movies” Friday WRVU hosted their annual CD While the singer’s voice takes a little Phantogram sale in an effort to raise money for getting used to, the band sounds the W.O. Smith Music School while much like Okkervil River crossed with What really got me into clearing out their expansive library. Wilco, featuring surprisingly strong Phantogram’s debut LP, “Eyelid For just $5, students purchased a songwriting amidst layers and layers of Movies,” is the loose body- paper bag and could fill it with as many music (strings, horns, banjos and more moving beat. Sure, it’s good CDs as would fit. Eager to see what lend their sound to this acoustically stuff to listen to when passing was up for grabs, I actually visited the driven album). out or chilling with friends on sale twice, purchasing over 30 CDs for Other notable finds from my a lazy night, but ultimately, this just $10. Sure, it was a bit excessive purchase include psychedelic album digs deeper than that, in retrospect (and I now have a huge British garage rockers Clinic, the tinypic.com working hard to avoid being stack of CD cases just lying around), explosively eclectic rock band phantogramedia.tumblr.com sheer background lounge but I was of the opinion that if even Eye (side project of The Strokes’ Flowers Forever and the appealingly noise. Phantogram brings me three or four were decent the sale bassist Nikolai Fraiture), “The unique Morricone Youth (who pride back to when Massive Attack would be worth it. Time of the Assassins,” hoping for themselves on performing film/TV was the hot shit, using buzzing/static energy and high- So how did my approach work? Just some redeemable songs after the soundtrack music). pitched, sexy vocals to paralyze and seduce. Yet, while as I had hoped for, there were several interminable dross of the last several While I still have yet to finish going the record starts up really nicely, there are some later gems in the collection — the diamonds albums. As luck would have it, the through all of the CDs, the successes areas of disconnect, as if they are trying too hard and in the rough, so to speak — that made CD, featuring a very stripped-down, I have had thus far preach a valuable taking the sound a little too far. However, it’s a good the purchase more than worth it. organic indie/folk sound (largely lesson when it comes to music: start, and I’m interested to see where they go next. After listening to four or five duds an acoustic approach), was fairly Sometimes, a strange new band may in a row, I opted for familiarity and solid from start to finish. Songs like be just the fix you need.  Songs of note: popped in the debut album of Nickel “Providence, RI” and “When the timeoutchicago.com “Mouthful of Diamonds” Cold Wind Blows” stand out as the clashmusic.com “When I’m Small” album’s best, proving what Nickel Eye is capable of in the future. The next lucky find came in the “Permalight” form of a CD from Minneapolis’ The Rogue Wave Alarmists. Their album "The Ghost and the Hired Gun” is a delightful Upon hearing about the collection of catchy indie-pop songs addition of synths to Rogue delivered with heartfelt urgency. While Wave’s established lo-fi they haven’t quite caught on outside of acoustic, hand-clapping style, their local scene, tracks such as “Places skepticism abounded — and Where I’m From” and “Light It Up” rightly so. The feigned Ben prove that this band has real talent and Gibbard vocals and almost deserve some recognition. obnoxious electronics plague half of this album. The music.blogdig.net remainder of “Permalight,” however, retains the group’s former charm, heartfelt lyrics, endearing vocals and catchy melodies, reminiscent of their “Publish My Love” days. Owl City-esque tracks Nashville country up-and-comers: such as “Good Morning” and “Permalight” could have been left behind, but amazing “Solitary Gun,” “Sleepwalker” and the like save this album. The lack of Get charged with 'Love and Theft' continuity is sad considering it’s been three years since the band’s last incredible release, “Asleep at Heaven’s Records, a label located on their music to her enormous as the type of material Joe Aguirre Gate.” However, unfortunately, times change and so do Demonbreun, but is set to fan base (a national audience currently reaching the Staff Writer bands — hence two and a half stars, half a rating for the experience greater success far broader than traditional broadest possible audiences. half of the album that actually sounds like the Rogue Trapped in the with the breakthrough of country listeners). The three Some other artists on the Wave we know and love. Vanderbubble, it’s easy their first single, “Runaway,” members of the band, Brian upswing in the scene today to forget the plethora of into Billboard’s Top 10 Hot Bandas, Stephen Barker include Steel Magnolia, The Songs of note: talented country musicians Country Tracks. Liles and Eric Gunderson, Band Perry, Easton Corbin “Solitary Gun” all around us. Beyond the The trio formed in contribute equally on vocal and Brinley Addington. “Sleepwalker” occasional Kenny Chesney Nashville in 2006 and made duties, forming stirring While country music has tune played during a tailgate their chart debut in 2009 harmonies over catchy fused deeper and deeper or some classic Alabama with the release of their guitar rhythms. into popular culture and “Jason Derülo” from a cover band, the first album, “World Wide While Love and Theft sensibility, there is still Jason Derülo down-home tunes that made Open.” Prior to the release isn’t ground-breaking or a unique scene worth Nashville famous are largely of their album, the band paradigmatic within the discovering in Nashville Jason Derülo’s highly forgotten by Vanderbilt opened for Taylor Swift on country scene, the music and new musicians worth anticipated, self-titled debut students. Nevertheless, the her “Fearless” tour, exposing is still worthy of attention listening to.  album looks to ride the success city possesses a vibrant countryconcertmedia.com of his two singles, “Whatcha scene and noteworthy Say” and “In My Head,” songs bands, such as up-and- that have been on repeat in comers Love and Theft, are frat houses across the country. formed every day. Derülo’s combination of With a name borrowed smoothly delivered lyrics from Bob Dylan’s 2001 upload.wikimedia.org layered on top of clubby portrayal of the South’s electronic beats make for a great racial album, I expected pop album, but it really isn’t incisive lyricism with a dark much more than that. The second song on the album, sense of humor from a band “Ridin’ Solo,” which samples The Verve’s “Bittersweet that has risen rather rapidly Symphony,” is sure to be one of the more popular songs. since its debut into the This breakup tune will without a doubt emerge as a top country spotlight. Contrary radio song this spring. Other highlights on the album to my expectations, Love and include “Encore” and “The Sky’s the Limit.” Theft are more of the sort of harmonic pop-country we’ve Songs of note: been seeing a lot of lately, “Ridin’ Solo” typified by the success of “The Sky’s the Limit” acclaimed newcomers Lady Antebellum — L&T sound a lot like their renowned “Constellations” label mates Rascal Flatts. Balmorhea Love and Theft is currently signed to Lyric Street Balmorhea’s “Constellations” is their fourth full-length album and their most reflective to date. While we don’t get the upbeat, “windows down” feel that “Rivers Arms” and “All is Wild, All is Silent” provided WRVU's top ten albums us, “Constellations” does something more. “Bowspirt” and Broadcasting the most boisterous ballads, sultry serenades, and agnstful anthems across your airwaves balmorheasmother.net “Steerage and the Lamp,” with and into your ear canals, this ain’t your local top forty station, kids, this is real college radio. The following the flowing of human voices albums are topping the list of most spins on “Vanderbilt’s Source for Music,” WRVU. overlaid with gorgeous piano solos and muted guitars, force the listener to ponder their own existence. The album culminates in “On the Spoon — “Transference” • Beach House — “Teen Dream” Weight of Night,” an aesthetic masterpiece that identifies man’s position as one separate from external nature. All Mumford and Sons — “Sigh No More” • Pacific Theater — “Animals at Night” in all, Constellations goes above and beyond Balmorhea’s previous work on a philosophical level without sacrificing Animal Kingdom — “Signs and Wonders” • Surfer Blood — “Astrocoast” any of their musical genius. Wolfmother — “Cosmic Egg” • Deadstring Brothers — “Sao Paolo” Songs of note: “Winter Circle” The Watson Twins — “Talking to You, Talking to Me” • Discovery — “LP” “Steerage and the Lamp” Versus • March 3—March 9, 2010 • 7

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But, most importantly, the fundamental difference in men and Staff Writer be sure choose one that closes properly to Walking to Starbucks for the third time in women’s swimwear views — volume. I have two After talking to Elizabeth Tabak, style avoid any spillage. Some great totes can be one day (I didn’t sleep last week), I overheard swimsuits, and most of my friends only have editor for Brown University’s newspaper found at J. Crew or beachstore.com, where a conversation between three girls discussing one. In a random sample of three guys, you (and my sister), I discovered that the most you can also pick up some great beach their spring break. “OMFG, it’s gonna be so may find four to five total swimsuits. From this important rule for spring break 2010 is to towels and umbrellas. amazing, I have like 12 suits already picked overheard conversation, however, I determined not be afraid of color. She suggested that out, one for each beach sesh.” Interest piqued, that these girls owned over 25 suits. What does you “channel your inner beach girl with Mini and maxi dresses and with nothing better to do while waiting in this mean for guys? Just like regular suits, when long, flowy hair, minimal makeup and a For spring break 2010, the shorter the line, I listened while each described her vast you only have a few, make sure each one has its cute sundress over a swimsuit; this kind of better, even if you are curvier — spring swimsuit wardrobe (one girl even planned purpose and looks good. look creates a sense of sophistication and break is time for throwing body woes away ultimate relaxation”. To add to Elizabeth’s and showing off your hot self. You can pull The speedo (D&G Square-Cut Trunks, $315.00) great tips, I recommend avoiding that off this look in strapless or one-shoulder drunk hot mess look, dresses. Plus, the It takes a lot of balls to pull off a Speedo. Floral past- which means always more vibrant color the-knee board shorts are on their way out — ride the new carry the essentials: the better. Flowy fashion wave and try something adventurous. For those brave a hairbrush, mascara, dresses are also great enough to throw on the brief, make sure the little that is sunglasses and Evian for spring in general, there is making a statement. Stay away from white or black; bottle spray to keep especially spring it’s too suggestive of underwear. Pick the “boxer/brief” look, you looking fresh- eveningwear — they with just enough thigh coverage so people know you aren’t faced. are simple, sexy and http://www.hiddengarments.cn European. I’d suggest The D&G classic swimwear. comfortable. Check Sunglasses out Anthropologie Keep them big and pick up one of The short short (Penguin Two Stripe Volley Fit Swim Trunk, $59.00) enough to cover the these dresses before eyebrows, but not jetting off to the Yes, fashion trends are shifting back to the ’70s, this time so big that you look beaches! mirroring men’s tennis shorts. Whether four, six or eight inch like a bug. Slightly inseam, long gone are the 12-16 inch baggy inseams of our oval shaped are Cancer free youth. Embrace the trend— and hey, now you won’t have those best for most face I know you think awkward knee tans when half of your leg is Brazilian while the shapes. A recent you look super hot other half is Eskimo. With less surface area to work with, don’t trend is sunglasses with a tan, but for overdo it by going floral, paisley or anything too loud. Opt for in a darker shade of spring break 2010 try a stripe or solid color that suits your skin tone. Two companies brown, as opposed http://www.lulus.com/ going for a spray tan http://www.penguinclothing.com I like are Park and Ronen and Penguin.  to total black. For cheaper buys, try — this way you can have that sun-kissed brands like Fossil and Diesel. Or, for glow and stay skin cancer free while still more expensive shades, try Chloe and looking hot. If you’re not down with the Dior. If you want to try something more spray tan, be sure to protect yourself with fun, experiment shades with a white rim lotion! And don’t forget spring’s greatest at fantas-eyes.com for only $18! accessory: Big sun hats. A big straw hat will look classically stylish with your mini dress. The bootylicious Brazilian bikini Beach bags & totes Plus, hats protect your hair color and add Make sure your bag big enough for the a sense of hippie chic to beach attire. You bottom was altered to expose even more Imani Ellis essentials: sunglasses, suntan lotion, cell can find these hats at any department store skin, was introduced in 1977 on the beaches Staff Writer phone, lip gloss, novel (or eh hem, the from Macy’s in Nashville to Bloomingdale’s of Brazil. Now, more than 25 years later, the newest issue of Versus). A bag is a great way in Manhattan.  As spring break quickly approaches and Brazilian bikini is more popular than ever. thousands of college students seek refuge From the front, the Brazilian bikini looks on the shores of Cancun, Mexico or Miami like a regular bikini bottom, but on the back Beach, they are sure to be met by one of the the material is reduced to a minimum. The newest (to the United States, at least) and back of the garment typically consists of a raunchiest fashion trends of beachwear: thin waistband and a thin strip of material Some quick fashion DON’TS for The Brazilian bikini. Created in France exposing toasty butt cheeks for all of the by Jacques Heim and world to see. Despite staying gorgeous on spring break Louis Reard, the bikini (or, more likely, because is no more than 40 of) its blatant sex appeal, Alexis Tabak you to the ER to cast your broken ankle. years old. Named after celebrities seem to adore Staff Writer So, please, stick to flip flops. the Bikini Atoll in the the Brazilian bikini. — Don’t confuse bras and underwear with Pacific, which was the Stars such as Jennifer — Beer guts and soda bloats are not hot in swimsuits. site of nuclear test Aniston, Lindsay Lohan, a bikini, so stick to clear liquor or light — No thong bikinis unless your ass is grounds in 1946, the Kate Hudson, Vanessa beer and non-carbonated water to avoid seriously perfectection — droopy tushes bikini was met with a Minnillo, Kate Bosworth, looking like a puffer fish in your suit. make me lose my Bloody Mary lunch. long line of resistance. Lauren Conrad, Jessica — Nothing says “I don’t belong here” like too — Don’t be afraid to go for a swim — This once provocative Alba and Hayden many ruffles. You are no longer in 3rd grade. nothing washes stress away like a dip in type of swimwear Panettiere have all been — Heels in the sand? No one wants to take natural salt water!  was banned from seen sporting this sexy Catholic countries in swimwear, and it’s only a Europe including Italy, matter of time before the Spain,and Portugal; shock of seeing exposed plus, it didn’t gain butt cheeks no longer popularity in the United persists on American sizing States until the late ’60s beaches. Personally, the http://jetsetlife.tv Fashion when the famous song Brazilian bikini doesn’t up your “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot tickle my fancy. Old-fashioned as it may Bikini” was released. The Brazilian bikini, seem, I prefer the concept of ‘leaving that fits: TALL shorts an adaptation of the original bikini, whose something to the imagination.’ Juicy Couture, Cynthia a blessing, not a curse. Taylor Backus Steffe, Milly, Alice + Olivia Booty shorts are not totally Staff Writer and Kate Spade turning out off limits—show off what When you’re tall, shorts are great options every season. your mama gave you when rarely anything more than hot The great thing about you’re at the beach or pool! pants. It’s unfortunate, but many of these shorts is that As for class or work, just Coastal style for spring most brands seem to be under they’re loose without being keep looking. There are the impression that either baggy, long without entirely plenty of pairs out there everyone is only 5’ 2’’ or that masking your legs and high- that can actually cover a weather: Fishing shirts everyone wants to constantly waisted, accentuating long decent portion of your skin show inappropriate amounts legs without showing off too while keeping your look Joseph Aguirre $50-80 — certainly affordable for a  of skin. Cheaper brands much skin. cute and leggy. Staff Writer durable piece that will not go out of are particularly bad about Another great solution is style anytime soon. Even if you’re not this. When I try on H&M or the DIY route — grab a pair With warm weather teasing the the nautical type, capture this sporty Forever 21 shorts, they are of scissors and start cutting! Vanderbilt campus and spring break trend and embrace the airy comfort so laughably short that I can Since you’re already so just around the corner, it’s important of the fishing shirt. literally see my ass peeking tall, the best thing to do is to look great while staying cool — out the bottom Showing to try to find men’s jeans even when you’re not catching some some skin is sexy, but or jeans that are loose rays in your swimsuit. This spring showing butt cleavage is just that you can cut into short and summer, I encourage you to try plain tacky and unattractive. shorts. A looser pair of short a fishing shirt for those times when Unfortunately, the other shorts will actually be more you’re donning something over your extreme of long mom-type flattering — when you cut beachwear. The typical fishing shirt shorts look unattractive on a form-fitting pair they is a functional garment with a sense tall girls due to the awkward tend to cut into the thighs, of adventure, equally appropriate for proportions between the making your legs seem fat. men and women. While the Columbia length of the shorts and our However, to avoid getting Sportswear Company produces the long, luscious gams. totally lost, try to find a most recognizable shirt on the market, The trick is to find a pair of slightly higher-waisted pair I’ve found that products from Ex shorts with a length that falls that’s form fitting around Officio and AFTCO are comparable in somewhere in the middle your waist, that way they’ll comfort and breathability. Complete — still on the shorter side, maintain your womanly with useful pockets and mid-sleeve but longer than your shorter shape and look adorable buttons, the main advantage of friends’ shorts. Luckily, with a cropped summer top. the fishing shirt is the ventilation there seems to be a slow While you may hate your it offers in sultry climates. I own movement toward these height when you have far Alice + Olivia Metallic several in various pastel shades and more appropriate shorts too much trouble finding Cady Cuff Short, $198 can say with certainty that they’re my with brands like Chloe, Marc shorts for work or class, most comfortable items of clothing. http://www.applestitch.com by Marc Jacobs, Theory, your long legs are definitely http://www.aliceandolivia.com Most of these shirts run from about Versus • March 3—March 9, 2010 • 9

With spring break just a few days away, most plans have already been made and destinations set. But in the event that you are one of the many students still searching for an alternative to returning home, or if you are just looking to spice up your existing plans, you’ve come to the right place. Find your perfect day Spring trip destination, compile the ultimate carefree playlist Spring and plan for the perfect beach drink in anticipation of a week away from the ol’ Bubble. Versus presents BreakBreak the 2010 Spring Break Breakdown. CHRIS MC DONALD Day drives Life Editor Car games CHARLIE KESSLERING Memphis, TN: Entertainment Editor Take the three hour drive down the Music Highway to Memphis for a few days in the blues and bar-b-q capital of the world. Indulge in the fi nest sandwiches and pork ribs on the planet while wandering around Beale Street or visit Elvis’ home to pay homage to the King. For a classier evening, drop by the Marry, Fuck, Kill legendary Peabody Hotel or take in a show at the stunningly elegant Orpheum Theatre. Provide the names of three like-gendered people to an opposite- gendered passenger and howl as they decide which to (hypothetically, of course) wed, murder or, well, treat to a sensual evening. For added knee-slaps, throw the following into the mix: participants’ parents or Atlanta, GA: siblings, US Presidents, VSG Presidents, assorted exes and downright hideous people. A mere four hours away from Nashville lies Atlanta, GA. Check out the pandas at the Atlanta Zoo, walk around the Olympic Grounds at Centennial Park or visit the world’s largest aquarium, the Georgia Aquarium. Animals and walking not Roadside Bingo your thing? Then check out the Coca-Cola Museum, catch an Atlanta Hawks game or grab a bite to eat at famous drive-in The once innocent staple of family road trips. This time around, restaurant The Varsity. take a shot every time you spot an item on your board. Shotgun a beer for bingo (extra points for irony if you’re sitting shotgun). Some recommendations: Spying a sign for a town you would never want to live in, another car from Vanderbilt, Confederate fl ags, any song by Gulf Shores, AL: Ke$ha coming on the iPod or radio. Can’t afford a beach trip to Cancun or somewhere similarly exotic? Opt for the next best thing and travel down to Gulf Shores, AL. For a mere fraction of the price that a trip to The Study Game Mexico would run you, you can drive eight hours and enjoy all the comforts of the United States while still living it up on the Fun for all ages of uninteresting people! Turn the radio down real low beach. Do expect: rednecks, extreme drinking, cabin fever. and see who can get the most assigned reading fi nished. Don’t expect: cleanliness, sanity, relaxation. Asheville, NC: Spring break sounds If you’re looking to escape the noise and stress of a city but don’t BEACH MIX want to go to the beach, embrace more natural surroundings 1. "Could You Be Loved?" — Bob Marley and visit the serene Asheville, North Carolina, just fi ve hours 2. "This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody") — Talking Heads from Nashville. Enjoy the beautiful Smoky Mountains and 3. "Across The Universe" — take a short drive to Chimney Rock Park. Or, visit the famous 4. "Down Under" — Men at Work Biltmore Estate, past home to George Washington Vanderbilt 5. "There's Too Much Love" — Belle and Sebastian II (and still owned by the Vanderbilt Family). 6. "West Coast" — Coconut Records 7. "Teach Your Children" — Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young 8. "As Serious As Your Life" — Four Tet 9. "Brandy" — The Looking Glass 10. "Walking On A Dream (Treasure Fingers remix)" — Empire of the Sun

ROAD TRIP MIX Beach fashion 1. "Good Life" — Kanye West 2. "When You Were Young" — The Killers Looking for the perfect new outfi ts to show off over 3. "Down On The Corner" — Creedence Clearwater Revival break? Need help choosing which swimsuits to 4. "Lights & Music" — Cut Copy pack? You’re in luck — turn back to the Fashion 5. "Tiny Dancer" — Elton John 6. "Money To Blow" — Birdman ft. Drake and Lil' Wayne page for our take on Spring Break styles. From 7. "Animal" — Miike Snow men’s swimwear and fi shing shirts to the hottest hats 8. "Karate" — Kennedy and sunglasses to our view on the Brazilian bikini, 9. "The Girls" — Calvin Harris 10. "Paris, Tokyo" — Lupe Fiasco you’ll fi nd it all on page 8.

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