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VerThe Vanderbilt Hustler’s Arts su & Entertainment Magazine s OCTOBER 28—NOVEMBER 3, 2009 VOL. 47, NO. 23 VANDY FALL FASHION We found 10 students who put their own spin on this season’s trends. Check it out when you fl ip to page 9.

Cinematic Spark Notes for your reading pleasure on page 4. “I’m a mouse. Duh!” Halloween ideas beyond animal ears and hotpants. Turn to page 8 and put down the bunny ears.

PLACES TO GO, PEOPLE TO SEE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 The Regulars The Black Lips – The Mercy Lounge Jimmy Hall and The Prisoners of Love Reunion Show The Avett Brothers – Ryman Auditorium THE RUTLEDGE The Mercy Lounge will play host to self described psychedelic/ There really isn’t enough good to be said about an Avett Brothers concert. – 3rd and Lindsley 410 Fourth Ave. South 37201 comedy the Black Lips. With heavy infl uence and Singing dirty and southern rock with an earthy, roots The energy, the passion, the excitement, the emotion, the talent … all are 782-6858 mildly witty lyrics, these Lips are not Flaming but will certainly music sound, Jimmy Hall and his crew stick to the basics with completely unrivaled when it comes to the band’s explosive live shows. provide another sort of entertainment. The show will lean towards a songs like “Still Want To Be Your Man.” The no nonsense Whether it’s a heart wrenchingly beautiful ballad or a hard-driving rock punk or skaa atmosphere, though less angry. ($10, 8 p.m.) music is refreshing and solid. Look for some driving song with more shouting than actual singing, you will be moved. Maybe THE MERCY LOUNGE/CANNERY and bluesy harmonica to dominate the show. (Ticket price not you’ll be brought to tears, maybe you’ll fi nd yourself dancing like a BALLROOM Five For Fighting – The Belcourt Theater listed, 7 p.m.) maniac — it’s more likely that you will do both. With a sound that can 1 Cannery Row 37203 Bringing with them a bevy of hits like “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” be best described as Folk-Rock, the Avetts fi rst rose to prominence with 251-3020 Five For Fighting will hit the Belcourt Theater for a night solid pop Jim Lauderdale – The Station Inn their energy-fueled concerts and subsequent loyal following. This month rock. Singer John Ondrasik is leading the tour of the newest FFF The Gulch is featuring a different Jim, Jim Lauderdale. The they fi nally released their fi rst major label , and there has been BLUEBIRD CAFE album, “Slice” which he says “stylistically combines the old with the Americana/Country singer takes the reigns at the Station Inn’s no looking back since. This show is not to be missed. 4104 Hillsboro Road 37215 new.” This will also be an acoustic show. ($28.50, 8 p.m.) coveted Friday night spot. Incorporating strong elements of 383-1461 bluegrass, swing, and structured song writing, Jim Lauderdale – Exit/In Califone – The Basement will do the venue justice and put on a fun after-dinner option. Electric Six have spent the better part of the last 13 years, Electric Six has EXIT/IN The Indie blues/folk group that experiments with sounds ranging ($12, 9 p.m.) earned a name and their following by playing a crazed fusion of , 2208 Elliston Place 37203 from old school folk to and makes its way , punk and new wave, coupled with ridiculous lyrics and a 321-3340 to the Basement. Califone has innocent harmonies that match well Bone Bash Nashville – The Cannery Ballroom taste for the dramatic. Whether playing songs about dancing, gay bars, with the simplicity in instrumentation. Start with “Orchids” or “Our This party full will be full of Halloween and “delightful fi re, food or electricity, everything they do is over-the-top. As lead singer STATION INN Kitten Sees Ghosts” for a taste of their music. (Ticket price not listed, drinks, contests, raffles, spooky decorations and frightfully Dick Valentine says, “maybe over 90 percent of our songs are about 402 12th Ave. South 37203 7 p.m.) fun concert entertainment.” Featuring Super T, a top show absolutely nothing.” Despite this, the band brings an attitude of utmost 255-3307 band whose reign has spanned for more than four decades, urgency and commotion to everything they do. Given that this show is Lewis Black – The Ryman Auditorium this bash is sure to be a blast. This is a great alternative to on Halloween, expect things to get out of control. THE BASEMENT Commedian Lewis Black has had stand up shows featured on Comedy standard frat parties and will surely be a blast. ($25 GA, $55 ($12 in advance, $15 day of, 9 p.m., 2208 Elliston Place). 1604 Eighth Ave. South 37203 Central that have enjoyed major success. He brings his current act VIP, 7 p.m.) 254-1604 entitled “Stark Raving Black” has been on tour since October 8. Sound Tribe Sector 9 – War Memorial Auditorium Black is blunt, clever, and funny, with routines ranging from personal Autovaughn – Exit/In Instrumental band Sound Tribe Sector 9 (or STS9) returns to Nashville F. SCOTT’S RESTAURANT AND problems to witty banter about politics. ($38.50 - $58.50, 8 p.m.) The alt Autovaughn will headline the 5th Annual this Halloween night for a show unlike any other. Fusing instrumental BAR Movement Nashville Halloween Bash at the Exit/In. rock and electronica dusted with , jazz, psychedelia and even hip- 2210 Crestmoor Road 37215 Erin McCarley – Exit/In Autovaughn is a local groip that has had notable success at the hop, STS9 are renowned for their live concerts. It’s a style of music that’s 269-5861 Songs like “Pony (It’s Ok)” and “Lovesick Mistake” make Erin Exit/In before. With a sound that resembles Franz Ferdinand, at once trippy, exciting, moving and ever changing, making their shows McCarley a pop-rock singer worth checking out. With a calm, pretty they will most definitely put on a good live performance full out to be quite the ordeal. As the members themselves describe the voice and creative songwriting, McCarley will play into the hands SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY of face melting guitar solos and well crafted tunes. Note the band, “STS9 thrives on friction.” And it is through this friction between CENTER of the world here in Nashville even though she’s not price difference with or without a costume. ($7 with costume, styles, sounds and infl uences that STS9 creates something truly unique really part of the club. The intimate setting at the Exit/In will make 1 Symphony Place 37201 $10 without costume, 8 p.m.) and memorable. 687-6500 for a nice evening of music. She is still touring the summer released (Sold Out, 8:30 p.m., 301 6th Avenue N.) album “Love Save The Empty.” ($12, 10:30 p.m.) Herman Dune – The End 3RD AND LINDSLEY Only a block away from campus at the dingy yet oddly Two Fresh – 12th & Porter 818 Third Ave. South 37210 Alternative Press Tour – Rocketown appealing venue that is The End, French folk/rock duo Herman Consisting of twin brothers Sherwyn and Kendrick Nicholls accompanied 259-9891 Leading punk-rock publication Alternative Press brings their tour to Dune takes the stage. Despite having a sound that ranges live by drummer Colby Buckler, Two Fresh is an electronica/ group that Nashville this evening for a concert at nearby Rocketown. With a from and Ray Charles to The Beatles and Bob has begun to make waves in recent months. Fusing hip-hop beats and lineup consisting The Academy Is…, The Secret Handshake, Mayday Dylan, the band has yet to make it big here in the United fl owing trance music, “They keep the whole place moving with a raw, CAFE COCO Parade, and several more bands, the tour will bring both established States though have made waves in Europe since their inception cutting edge sound that is a combination of hip-hop and jazz that takes 210 Louise Ave. 37203 and up-and-coming talent to the stage. For an evening of limitless in 1999. If nothing else, it will be an evening of catchy music to a whole new level. No matter what your into, Two 321-2626 teenage angst, be sure to check this out. ($15, 6 p.m., 401 6th in a very personal environment. ($8, 9 p.m., 2219 Elliston Fresh will bring you music that is guaranteed to keep you moving.” Avenue S.) Place) ($20 in advance, 7:00 p.m., 114 12th Avenue N.)

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Opinion Editor Ryan Sullivan Music •Music news you may have missed, 6 Life Editor • Versus “Hearts” New Republic, 6 Avery Spofford • Milkman is bringing more mashups, 7 Culture Editor 8 Holly Meehl Dear Readers, Entertainment Editor Culture, Fashion Charlie Well, Fall Break is over and I hope you had as much fun • The real reason to carve pumpkins, 3 Kesslering as I did (personal highlight: my grandmother informed me • Boo! Spooky places on campus, 8 that I was “born to shop.”) Now it’s time to roll up your • Mix up your Halloween costume, 8 Music Editors sleeves because until Thanksgiving, we’re back to the grind. Zac Hunter Already my paper deadlines are steadily creeping closer Chris McDonald and closer, making last week’s break look like a speck in Feature the rearview mirror. Of course, it’s not as bleak as you may • I spy with ten fashionable Vandy kids 9 Fashion Editor think. We do have a few reasons to celebrate coming up, Nikky Okoro namely the return of fall fashion and Halloween. Since my fi rst visit to our fair campus many moons ago, I have been consistently impressed by Vandy’s stylish students. True, like any other school we have our fair share of people who live in sweats and athletic apparel or seem PIC OF THE WEEK Art Director to subsist on a wardrobe composed mainly of Greek tees. Matt Radford But unlike other schools like Colgate (sorry guys, but I’m calling you out; step it up!) Vandy students in general care Designers a little bit more about what they wear, even if it’s on a Irene Hukkelhoven Friday after a fun Thursday night on the town. Kat Miller To showcase our fashion forward classmates, Fashion Editor Nikky Okoro and I set out to fi nd guys and gals Marketing Director who dressed like Rand terrace was their runway. Even George Fischer though our photo shoot took place the day after Quake, we were still impressed by the styles we saw. To see students Advertising Manager rocking this year’s Fall trends, fl ip to page 9 and prepare Carolyn Fisher to be impressed. Even if fashion is not your forte, we hope you’re excited VSC Director to dress up for Halloween. If you turn to page 3, we’ve Chris Carroll got a Halloween compendium for you. So whether you’re stuck thinking of a creative costume or looking to scare up Assistant VSC some fun beyond campus, we’ve got all the 411. Directors Still not excited about spooky holidays or snuggly styles? Jeff Breaux I don’t know what else to tell you except get yourself to Paige Clancy Starbucks, order a pumpkin spice latte or apple cider, and read on for a nice break. Fall is what you make it, and if Journalism Fellow you stick with us, you’re going to have a lot of fun. Erin Prah Later Alligator, Courtney Rogers FLICKR.COM BITS & PIECES HAIKUS Words to live by Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in in seventeen syllables the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening– It’s much harder to Coco Chanel Be the coolest cat at a Halloween party.

When I grow up, I H ROSCOPES Plan to call kids’ bluffs and trick VIRGO 8/23-9/22: Don’t have a good costume idea yet? Steal your roommate’s most typical clothes and go as him or her for the evening. The hell out of them. Although, that may be awkward for your signifi cant other. LIBRA 9/23-10/22: Duck!

SCORPIO 10/23-11/21: After reading this, if you tell 10 people to read Versus this week, your crush will ask you out. If you break this, you will remain celibate until you are 62. OVERHEARD SAGITTARIUS 11/22-12/21: Do the mash. Do the Monster Mash. Some people on this campus just don’t think before they speak. Sometimes we are lucky enough to overhear what they say. CAPRICORN 12/22-1/19: Zip up your man suit and stop whining. You know what we’re talking about. Compiled from the group “Overheard at Vanderbilt”

AQUARIUS 1/20-2/18: Don’t look behind you. Guy: It’s not like I’ve never seen a naked guy before. I a naked guy! PISCES 2/19-3/20: Your true love will come to you this weekend dressed like a vampire. Girl1: I think like Oktoberfest is like a big thing in this month, like they ARIES 3/21-4/19: It’s okay to wish you were young enough to trick-or-treat again. But to actually go trick-or-treating would be drink a lot of beer and have sausage and questionable. stuff, I don’t know. Girl 2: Yeah, I get that and all...but I just TAURUS 4/20-5/20: Being drunk on Saturday doesn’t count as a costume. Dressing up as a cowboy and then getting drunk, however, don’t understand why they would spell it is perfectly acceptable. wrong. GEMINI 5/21-6/21: Don’t just look like you’re going to a themed frat party on Saturday night. So basically skanky country club attire, Girl: I swear to God, if that happens I will American fl ag dresses and togas are out of the question. mutilate your face. CANCER 6/22-7/22: Spray tan disaster? Make lemons out of lemonade and dress up as an Oompa Loompa on Saturday. Sophomore in Quiznos: I haven’t had a beer hangover in a while. I mean, it’s been a pretty liquory year so far. LEO 7/23-8/22: Book your fl ight for winter break. Seriously, Southwest sale, check it out. PHOTOS: ickr.com Versus • October 28—November 3, 2009 • 3 culture Still haunted by Monster Creepy campus corners holly meehl Mountain two years later Culture Editor So, we all know Vanderbilt's pristine brick campus is a lovely place to live. But despite Vandy’s overall friendly asthetic, there are still some scary destinations around. Here are courtney rogers such a thing? The answer: asking if it was almost over some locales that, after reflecting upon them, might send a shiver up your spine. And those Editor-in-Chief, Total Scaredy Cat street cred. That’s right, I when we were 10 minutes with a four pumpkin scare rating, well, you might want to drop this paper and run away wanted to look cool. I was into the excursion. As the screaming. Once upon a time, the only freshman who was haunted house progressed, there was a freshman girl invited to go, and though I I felt like I was losing A frat on a Sunday morning who worked as a campus was quite nervous, I decided street cred faster than a newspaper designer. For the I was way too legit to let a Gryffindor in potions class. OK, so there’s a reason frat row is deserted as the sun begins to rise and that dreaded first few months on campus, haunted house lose me cool The absolute worst was the day of homework and hangovers begins. The frats are a graveyard of empty Solo cups and she loved working with the points. haunted kitchen. When we crushed beer cans, not to mention haunted by the ghosts of regrettable DFMOs from the older editors and, of course, Lesson No. 1: Never go walked in, a chef wielding night before. wanted to make a good to a haunted house to look a meat cleaver and covered impression. When October cool. This sounds obvious, in blood jumped out and The staircases in Towers came around, the started chasing editors invited all 10 of us Destination for several VUPD crime reports, Towers stairways can be nightmarish. her to a very in circles Especially when you’re five drinks in and just trying to find your friends, and — oh, wait, spooky haunted through this who’s that shadow lurking around the corner? (Insert psycho slasher music.) house in the gross kitchen. far away land of We looked The catacombs of Branscomb Hendersonville, for a door, but Tenn. The girl no one could When I lived in Branscomb, doing laundry was a dangerous task. One wrong turn or the was hesitant; find a way opening of a door and who knows what skeletons you could find. This of underground she hated scary out. Finally, Vanderbilt pretty much stretches to the other dorms as well, but there’s something about movies and scary someone the large amount of closed rooms in the Branscomb tunnels that make it all the more rides. She didn’t realized we frightening. even like Scary had to crawl Spice from the through a West End after dark Spice Girls (she fridge. Of had some scary course, the West End can be creepy enough in the daylight, but once the sun goes down, I want to hair going on). flickr.com fridge, the run inside Vanderbilt’s pristine gates without looking back. The flickering lights of Papa But she went, and after over but haunted houses are a obvious escape route. By John’s, the ominous glow from Chili’s and not to mention West End’s many interesting an hour of terrifying chainsaw proving grounds of sorts. the time we were inside the inhabitants makes it a street where I’d rather not be alone. murderers, deranged clowns Haunted houses are scary. fridge tunnel, I felt like I and zombies, the group They are not haunted by had lived through a war and 25th Street Garage lost her in the panic of the Care Bears or bunnies. So I still had at least 25 minutes haunted circus tent. And if you think you’re earning of terror left. Car garages are simply not the most bright, sunshiney places. Sure, they’re your beloved she was never seen again. street cred by going — but Of course, the Monster wheels' cozy home, but for you, they’re cement towers of doom! Park carefully. So maybe that’s not know you’re going to be Mountain incident wasn’t entirely true. Maybe that scared out of your mind by that bad in retrospect. I got Stevenson Center girl slowly recovered from the first chain saw wielder to hang out with a lot of that emotionally scarring you encounter — maybe try people I’d never seen outside It’s every English major’s worst fear. You check your course schedule for your Romantic incident and eventually rose to think of another way to of the newsroom and I must Literature class and expect a building like Calhoun or Buttrick. Suddenly, you see the to the position of editor-in- rack up the cool points. have gotten somewhat of most frightening words an English major can read: Stevenson Center. That building is a chief. But whatever the story, Specifically, Monster a workout from all the labyrinth of evil filled with chalkboards full of math equations and things that go bump in that haunted house was a Mountain is not a brief running I did. But since that the night. seriously scary place. haunted house that can be day, I have not entered any Two years ago, I embarked accomplished in 20 minutes. haunted residences and it’s The stacks of Central Library upon a journey to Monster It took our group over an going to take either a really Mountain in Hendersonville. hour to make it through all cute date or a prize on the There’s a reason Vandy never shows the inside of Central on tours for prospective Why, as someone who had of the scary scenarios that level of Christian Loubiton students, it’s just plain creepy! Whereas other schools have elegant wooden shelves and nightmares from the movie greeted us. This was not so pumps to make me go back delicate stained glass windows, we have menacing metal aisles and sickening fluorescent “Signs,” would I ever do great considering I started to a haunted anything. lighting. There are moments when I’m searching for a book and wouldn’t be surprised if Freddy Krueger rounded a corner and finished me off.  Following pumpkin seeds to childhood memories charlie Kesslering Dr. Kesslering, pumpkin mother’s hand, and 15 became a Jack-o-Lantern, a any crises of capacity. If I Entertainment Editor lobotomist, ever-hankering minutes later, a panful of Jackie-o-Lantern or a Jacked- found the resolve to free one for baked brains. I would itty-bitty flavor nuggets Beyond-Recognition-o- from the feeding frenzy and As a kid, I didn’t look scoop from the gooey mash exited the oven, rich in Lantern ( the ambiguity of its attempt a carving, eager to forward to Halloween for with the primal intensity of a goodness, subtle in their gender only augmenting its return to a more rewarding the candy, the parties or the Chinese toddler, adopted by sin. Receiving a sandwich ferocity), it hardly mattered. rhythm, I would inevitably opportunity to dress in my ruthless American parents, bag busting with divine The shapes only served as end the picture prematurely. mother’s clothes without the searching for his homeland potential, I would find my windows to a looted treasure Come Halloween night, a nasty social repercussions. in the playground sandbox. peace. chest, as glowing proof that lone triangle would flicker at No, what I awaited was a Shoveling the gobs to my Face carving? An the pumpkin had been costumed passerbys, as if to pocketful of baked pumpkin brother, he then separated afterthought. I was an plundered for its crunchy communicate: “Sorry, I was seeds — seasonal sprouters the seeds from the sticky stuff flickr.com artist, not an amateur — delights. too busy gorging myself on of eternal happiness. (ironically, a skill required for face carving was better My hands, nimble in their God’s tear drops to dedicate For years, they were the stuff the success of both innocent, triangular morsels, latent left to the ankle biters, artsy familiarity with the task, were two hands to your transitory of culinary ritual. Equipped naive pumpkin seed bakers with possibilities, on the and soft-handed, eager to caught in a constant leap entertainment.” with my 2-inch saw and and gangbanging drug awaiting tray. A sprinkling create a pumpkin Picasso. from bag to mouth, mouth to I think they would cereal spoon, I became dealers) and placed the of salt, the steadiness of a Whether the orange orb bag — staggered as to prevent understand.

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growing awareness. 4 • October 28—November 3, 2009 • Versus entertainment EVERYDAY A DECADE ENTERTAINMENT OF FILM Ben Ries continues his in analysis squirrel/statelibrary.ncdcr.gov of the ‘double-ohs’ with a look at matt Shelton some great on screen buddies Staff Writer million dollar/hollywoodjesus.com Vanderbilt is home to not only students, faculty and staff, benjamin ries Rizzo (Dustin Hoffman). its portrayal of the bond fiercely driven female boxer but is also thousands of tiny denizens that hop around Staff Writer The movie’s portrayal of between veteran hitman is warm and devastating. our arboretum of a campus with more enthusiasm than a 40 years ago, “Butch both men’s sexual and Ken (Brendan Gleeson) and Eastwood, once celebrated freshman on 5 Hour Energy shots. Cassidy and the Sundance emotional isolation, filmed guilt-ridden newbie Ray for his lone rider action Our tree-hugging friends, the squirrels, may actually Kid” (1969) introduced with a frankness far ahead of (Colin Farrell). Ken, despite hero role as ‘The Man With outnumber students. Their antics are enough to put a smile audiences to the classic its time, is heartbreakingly his occupation, has the No Name’ in for his famous on anyone’s face that can tear their head away from their ‘buddy film’ of our culture. honest and powerful. heart to try to comfort Ray, series of 1960’s Spaghetti iPhones long enough in between classes to notice. But 1969 delivered a “Midnight Cowboy” is a enthusiastically showing him Westerns, plays a man still They bring a lot to a normally still campus. On a macro- much more authentic great movie because it holds around Bruges’ medieval somewhat unapproachable level, these scavengers pick up any wrappers or last bites you examination of improbable nothing back, allowing us sites. Colin Farrell creates a but infinitely more human shamelessly shot into a trashcan and missed. Even if you did friendship in “Midnight to understand the duo’s childish and darkly hilarious and vulnerable. At the age of make the shot, the squirrels actually go into the trashcans Cowboy.” Through a series disappointment, broken grump out of his character, 78, Eastwood made his final looking for last bite leftovers. Knowing that those crumbs of misadventures Joe dreams, and desperation moaning, “If I grew up on acting appearance in “Gran don’t go to waste assuage the calorie-conscious Vandy girl to Buck (Jon Voight), a naïve through their relationship. a farm, and was retarded, Torino” (2008) as an isolated feel better about herself. hustler wannabe from Texas 2008’s “In Bruges” presents Bruges might impress me Korean War veteran who Probably the most amusing trait of Vander-squirrels is hopelessly outmatched by one of the most complex and but I didn’t, so it doesn’t.” befriends a Hmong family their brashness. Every year there are around ten reported the complexity of interesting relationships Ken’s relentless attempts to as his neighborhood, like all squirrel attacks on campus. I was lucky enough to witness City, is united with ‘Ratzo’ of the double-ohs with help Ray culminate when he of , hits the skids. His one second semester last year. It was March, the last month takes a significant fall for his character ends up taking of squirrel mating season, and one squirrel had obviously not friend. Ken and Ray’s final a bullet for his friendship been lucky. , like Buck and Rizzo’s with the son of the family. When a girl passed a trashcan wielding a Snickers bar, the final scene, reveals the depth Clint Eastwood clearly squirrel took its chance to get back at the female race, squirrel of their friendship. still appreciates the or human. Leaping from his hiding spot in the trashcan, the Clint Eastwood began the value of a good buddy ambitious squirrel mounted the girl’s shoulder, and crawled double-ohs with a searing picture, and if you do too, down her arm, eying the feast. The girl pulled a 360, letting study of four men bonded I recommend checking go of the Snickers and bucking off the bushy-tailed foe. With together by shared mishap out “Midnight Cowboy.” I the candy bar on the ground, the squirrel grabbed it, and and tragedy in in urge anybody to see it for bolted into a branch of the tree. “Mystic River” (2003). In its revealing examination These attacks may be scary if you are the victim of the “Million Dollar Baby” (2004), of human bondage and assailant, but as a spectator, they help add comedy to such between the tremendous, youthful a serious campus. Whether friend or foe, our acorn-burying Clint Eastwood’s hardened performances of Hoffman friends help maintain the grove of trees we call home and in bruges/cinematicpassions.wordpress.com trainer and Hillary Swank’s and Voight.  provide sparks of entertainment along the way.  A Shmorgishboard of Fall Flicks charlie kesslering Entertainment Editor Kesslering breaks ‘em down so you don’t have to! “This Is It” – Oct. 30

The plot seems familiar: a white guy, outcast from society because of his abnormal moral code, gets people to love him with the help of some killer dance moves. Oh yeah, Kevin Bacon made this one 25 years ago. It’s called “Footloose.” So, will MJ triumph like Bacon’s Ren, and make a convincing, postmortem push for the town elders to drop the ban on and hip shaking, per se? I’m not sure it’s worth ten bucks to find out.

This is it/screenrant.com “The Boondock Saints II” – Oct. 30

The last time we saw the McManus Brothers (Sean Patrick Flanery and Norman Reddus), they had reunited with their convict father, performed a bloody execution in an open courtroom and, surprise surprise, become the subjects of a public debate over the need, and right, for vigilantes to patrol Boston’s streets. Well, the boys are back, in what appears to be an over-the-top romp of violence, sex and more violence. For this trip to Green Hills, call up some bros, but leave the date at home. AMERICA’S boondock/slashfilm.com “The Men Who Stare at Goats” – Nov. 6 FAVORITE Watching George Clooney act is like watching a child eat ice cream. He flaunts his happiness—nearly sickening in its proportion—unabashedly, skipping, grinning and laughing SANDWICH as he gorges himself in merriment. His newest effort seems only to advance this trend, complementing the silliness of its star with a smattering of Jedi mind-tricks, unassuming military men and pistol-popping Middle-Easterners. Save DELIVERYTM me a seat!

men who stare/wearemoviegeeks.com GUYS! “2012” – Nov. 13

How many notable monuments can we banish from existence within the span of two hours? This was the question director Roland Emmerich seemingly asked himself when ( ( ( ( planning the action scenes—seemingly all the scenes—of this upcoming CG cluster-f*** of apocalyptic proportions. If you like your cinematic experiences to bitchslap your senses towards a point of no return, go see it. If you like them to include plot, you’d have more luck watching an infomercial.

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TODAY THURSDAY, OCT. 29 FRIDAY, OCT. 30 Two options so good we couldn’t Self-described psychedelic/com- Americana/Country singer Jim pick just one. Tonight features mega edy band The Black Lips comes Lauderdale hits the Station Inn MUSIC stars KISS rockin’ out face-paint to the Mercy Lounge at 8 p.m. this week for their coveted Friday style at the Sommet Center and With some serious punk infl uence, night spot. Lauderdale incorporates “I'll take probation, I don't want electronic- the Black Lips sing mildly witty ban- strong elements of bluegrass, but at the smaller, more intimate Exit/ ter on top minimal instrumentals. with more structured songwriting. that T.I. and Vick Vacation.” In. KISS will likely be a no-suprises This is not your typical music experi- He’ll do the venue justice and put – show full of hits and pyrotechnics, ence, but for the somewhat angsty on a fun after-dinner option in The SETLIST while Pretty Lights will feature some listener, have at it. Tickets are $10 Gulch. Show starts at 9 p.m. and of the best music in the genre. in advance, $12 day of. tickets are $12.

PLUG YOUR SCENE What's up in the world of music CHRIS MCDONALD This week on Plug Your Scene, Music Editor In the last few weeks, a lot has happened in the music world. Some of this news has been huge, we are featuring something a attracting headlines worldwide, while other bits have been more or less forgotten or ignored. little closer to home. Vanderbilt Here’s what you may have missed: radio station WRVU will air the Weezer (or maybe more particularly Weezer following playlist live this Friday. front man ) has of cially gone off the deep end. With every album getting a little more terrible, Rivers and Co. redoubled their efforts for their newest album, “,” as 1. "Daylight" named by Dwight from The Of ce. The album, Matt & Kim which happens to feature a sure-to-be god- awful collaboration with Lil Wayne, is set to be released next week. media/photobucket.com 2. "Electric Feel" But that’s not all for Weezer! As of late, the band seems more and more prone to focus on MGMT quirkiness in the stead of quality music. First came the Weezer approved versions of the Snuggie. Then came Rivers’ announcement that 3. "I Need a Life" he was teaming up with . And most Born Ruffi ans recently, Weezer teamed up with , and (yes, the soft jazz musician) for AOL Sessions. Kenny G? Really? 4. "Two Weeks" bastaclicar.com gofugyourself.celebuzz.com Grizzly Bear T.I. Rapper T.I., who is currently serving time in prison, just released his newest single to the world, titled “Hell of a Life.” While 5. "Fools" very similar to most of T.I.’s other recent work (keyboard/synth The Dodos drenched beats), the song is extremely catchy and well crafted. The video for the single ( lmed before he reported to jail) is also well made, providing viewers with images of a more re ective T.I. 6. "Bad Kids" being checked in to prison. With songs like this, T.I. is making Black Lips sure he stays relevant even while he's away from the spotlight for the time being. Can’t wait to see what he has up his sleeve next. virginmedia.com 7. "Brother Sport" In a far cry from the rap world, the Flaming Lips are storming to Animal Collective even higher prominence having just released their newest album, “.” But this hasn’t been the biggest news from the Lips yet. Far from it. Rather, Wayne Coyne recently announced that the 8. "Gronlandic Edit" band would be covering and re-recording Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side Of of the Moon” in its entirety. Wow. Talk about taking a trippy album and make it even trippier. The Lips have played several songs from it live in the last few weeks and it serves to be said that they sound 9. "Holland, 1945" absolutely fantastic. aclfestival.com Neutral Milk Hotel Lil Wayne And what’s a good music update without some news about Lil Wayne? Weezy announced that despite all past delays, he would indeed be 10. "The Rake's Song" releasing “The Rebirth” (the warily anticipated rap/rock fusion album) before the end of the year. But even that's not enough. Lil Wayne has promised fans that both “The Rebirth” and “Tha Carter 4” would be out before 2010. He stated, “Tha Carter 4 is out Dec.15, we won’t release 11. "Suffer For Fashion" 'The Rebirth' as a double CD like people are saying. Both will be out before 2010. We’re looking to take over the game completely,  ood the market. The Grammy’s are ours next year.” But recent news about his guilty plea to charges for attempted gun pocession in New York may shoptradition.com overshadow the music. Wayne will be sentenced in February and will 12. "Fake Palindromes" likely serve eight to 12 months in prison.  Andrew Bird

13. "A-Punk" Vampire Weekend Awesome New Republic hits their 14. "Paper Thin Walls" Modest Mouse stride with new release 'Hearts' ZAC HUNTER electronic feel of “Birthday” seems is an appropriate closer, waning out Music Editor odd at rst, but the transition works. in the same way that “Whatever” 15. "Is This Love" And “Digital World” is a testament to successfully brought you in. With yesterday’s release of the musicianship of the duo, shifting The album as a whole is a Clap Your Hands Say Yeah “Hearts,” Miami-based indie group between folksy simplicity to over re- demonstration of excellent Awesome New Republic is solidifying verbed vocals and a modern laser production with unique creativity themselves as a group to watch sound. and a sound that could catch on, on explode everywhere from the club ANR also shows depth with a number of levels. Awesome New scene, to radio, to live performances. the ballad “Dark Water,” a slower, Republic’s musicianship exceeds that WRVU live from The Wall ANR is a two-man group (Michael mellower version of their sound. of many peers. The contemporary This Friday, Vanderbilt's radio station WRVU will Hancock and Brian Robertson) that “Deep Love” reverts to their strength disco/funk feel is uncommon and be broadcasting live from The Wall in front of Rand has created a unique sound with roots — the funky, upbeat groove with refreshingly not in your face. Look Dining Hall. The program, hosted by DJ Mikil Taylor, in punk and soul while bringing the heavy falsetto and strong, steady for “Hearts” and ANR to collectively will run from noon to 1 p.m. WRVU has plans to Miami club sound into production, build-ups. The title song “Hearts” make some moves.  turn the show into a weekly series and has already birthing something between the scheduled broadcasts for the next two weeks. Stop by Clash and Daft Punk. The Wall or listen to the program on 91.1 FM. "Hearts," leads off with the very catchy “Whatever,” immediately introducing upbeat dance rhythms and laser sounds with an old school funk feel. The vocals are superb, with harmonizing layers and dead-on falsetto, while the well- NEW RELEASES crafted beats with timely crescendos THIS WEEK'S LATEST and tension release make it sexy and sleek. In the fourth track, “Birthday,” *CREED, “Full Circle” ANR really nds its stride. With only three drum stick clicks to prepare GOV’T MULE, “By A Thread” you, “Birthday” drops right into a fast , “Sainthood” paced verse full of driving punk rock guitar, electronica style drumming TRAIN, “Save Me ” and Jay Kay (Jamiroquai)-like vocals. There’s a sexuality to the lyrics and **AWESOME NEW REPUBLIC, “Hearts” their interaction with the beat that is sure to make this a sweaty club hit. , “” Next comes “Digital World,” which by the sound of the rst 15 seconds * Indicates that the album will be reviewed in next week’s issue could be a Bob Dylan song. Acoustic ** Reviewed in today’s issue guitar and harmonica following the shore re.com Versus • October 28—November 3, 2009 • 7

SATURDAY, OCT. 31 SUNDAY, NOV. 1 MONDAY, NOV. 2 TUESDAY, NOV. 3 Halloween is regarded as one Pop/punk rockers The Spinto Band roll into Boston, Mass., band Boys Like SOUNDTRACK of the best live music nights of return to Nashville tonight for a Nashville on Monday, bring- Girls take the stage at Rocketown the year, second only perhaps concert downtown at the Ryman ing their laid-back, indie-rock tonight for an evening of unbelievably to New Year's . In Nashville Auditorium. Having been found- sound to the Basement at 9 catchy pop-punk tunes. The band TO THE ISSUE will be Sound Tribe Sector 9, ed in Franklin, Tenn., in 2004, p.m. With label mates the began to rise in popularity with their and the show will be freaky. The Paramore’s show serves as a Generationals and Pepsi self-titled debut in 2006, but explod- electronica gods always feature homecoming for the band, who Ginsberg, the Spinto Band ed into the limelight with their latest a weird crowd, now put them in originally rose to prominence are currently on tour support- release, “” which featured costumes and see what you get. with their 2007 album “Riot!” ing their , Park the the hit of the same name. Tickets are Tickets are $25. The show starts at 8 p.m. Van. Tickets are only $19. $28.50, and doors open at 5:30.

Beta Theta Pi fraternity brings up-and- We at Versus have excellent taste in music. Below, the editors share what tracks we’ve been spinning as we create coming mashup artist DJ Milkman the glory you’re holding in your hands. popularity in the mainstream Talk’s, came to party. Now, just will Milkman be the DJ who AVERY SPOFFORD along with that of fellow one question remains: Will keeps it there? Few musical “HELL OF A LIFE” Life Editor leading mashup artist Girl Milkman’s music, like Girl acts can survive without a live 1. T.I. And just when you thought Talk, it’s impossible not to Talk’s, prove unsuitable to live show, and this campus’ recent you’d given up on live mashup draw comparisons between performance? Will he re-use experiences with mashup “MY LIFE BE LIKE” music. the two DJs. On the whole, old samples and past mashups, artists have shown the genre’s Flying in the face of last Milkman’s tracks are nearly dropping disappointment after surprising incompetence in 2. Gritz month’s disappointing DJ shows indistinguishable from those disappointment on stage, or putting on a unique and high- (Girl Talk, Super Mash Brothers), produced by Girl Talk’s Gregg will Milkman deliver a unique energy live show. Will Milkman up-and-coming Gillis: more electro-grounded and high-energy party this prove to be more of the same “WHATEVER” mashup artist Milkman is slated mashups with a variety of Friday night? song and dance? Check out his 3. Awesome New Republic to perform at Beta Theta samples from hit songs While Girl Talk was arguably performance at Beta on Friday Pi fraternity this Friday of the last 50 years. the artist that brought mashup to nd out — Luskin is slated night. Luskin’s numbers are music to the mainstream, to go onstage at 10 p.m.  “IN THE MEANTIME” Gregg Luskin, stage produced as individual 4. alias “Milkman,” got songs, unlike Girl Talk’s his start in music continuously-mashed as lead guitarist albums, and Milkman’s “CIRCLES” for A Dead sound is generally Giveaway, a four- more relaxed and less 5. Soul Coughing piece rock band frenetically uptempo based out of San than many of Girl Francisco. Luskin Talk’s high energy “NOSEBLEED SECTION” was introduced creations. Both artists 6. Hilltop Hoods to the world of milkmanmusic.net compose their albums electronic music from an amazing years later while attending the repertoire of music: Milkman’s “DO YOU REALIZE?” University of California at Santa “Lactose and THC” samples The Flaming Lips Barbara and became trans xed a total of 114 different songs, 7. with the genre — a fascination and Girl Talk’s albums feature that gave birth to the debut as many as 19 or 20 different Milkman album, “Lactose and song samples per track. This “TWO STEP” THC.” The album's 14 tracks slower tempo and more relaxed 8. Dave Matthews Band were downloaded 26,000 vibe evidenced on “Lactose and times from his Web site that THC” proves a bit troubling in year, shooting Milkman to the terms of Milkman’s translation “SULTAN” front of the mashup scene and to a live, dance-party type of 9. What Made Milwaukee Famous prompting the release of his show, but the more energetic sophomore effort, “Circle of sound featured on “Circle of Fifths,” in March of 2009. Fifths” dispels any worries that “BLACK” With his music rising in his brand of mashup, like Girl uptiki.com 10. Halloween Songs

CHRIS MCDONALD “John Wayne Gacy, Jr." ZAC HUNTER — Sufjan Stevens AVERY SPOFFORD John Wayne Gacy Jr. was a serial killer Versus Editors who raped and murder 33 young men and boys between the years of 1972 and 1978. “The Monster Mash” He dressed up as a clown, entertaining — Bobby “Boris” Pickett neighbors and children under the alias of For as long as I can remember, this song “Pogo the Clown,” hosting block parties has been synonymous with Halloween for the entire neighborhood. In this song, nights and trick-or-treating. Simply put, it's Sufjan Stevens details the history of Gacy’s one of the greatest Halloween tracks of all murders, concluding with the assertion that times and needs no explanation at all. “in my best behavior/I am really just like him.” It doesn’t get much scarier than that. “The Addams Family” — Vic Mizzy “TiK ToK” Dum dum dum dum *snap* *snap* — Ke$ha Easily one of the most recognizable tunes If you were forced to listen to “TiK ToK” in history, Vic Mizzy’s “The Addams Family” at least once every hour between noon and immediately conjures images of monsters 6 a.m. every day over fall break, you would singing along. Whether you grew up be afraid of TiK ToK, too. Furthermore, the watching the cartoon or the movies, this song song title is legitimately spelled in AiMsPeaK, holds a special place in all of our hearts. and the insufferable “Ke$ha” chooses to substitute the “s” in her name with a dollar sign. This song is Vanderbilt’s newest form of “Ghostbusters” hazing: expect a call to the hotline from the — Ray Parker, Jr. entire town of Gulf Shores, Ala. Similar to “The Addams Family,” “Ghostbusters” is one of those songs that seems like we have all always known. Think “Same Song And Dance” back — can you ever remember a time — when you haven’t sung along to it? Who Most all of Eminem’s songs seem to be you gonna call? about some sort of violence: violence directed at women, violence directed at himself, violence directed at inanimate objects. “The Zone” … If you’re looking for a genuinely scary — Neil Norman song, Em has you covered. Just take this Four simple notes is all it took to de ne lyric from 2009’s “Same Song And Dance”: this song as one of the eeriest songs known “Slowly she gets in/And I begin to lynch her/ to man. Whenever something creepy (or With 66 inches of extension cord.” Scary. creepily uncanny) happens, someone is always bound to sing this tune. It’s the kind of tune that automatically sends shivers “Purple People Eater” down the listener’s spine. — Sheb Wooley "He was a one-eyed, one-horned,  ying purple people eater."Very few images bring “The End” such horror to mind than this gruesomely — The Doors graphic description. OK, ne, in an age Between its appearance in the most of movies like "Saw 14" and "Paranormal gruesome scene of “Apocalypse Now” and any Activity," this is about as tame as possible. other personal connotations, this long, drawn Nonetheless, it still remains one of the most out song full of psychedelia and screams will popular Halloween songs of all time, even scare away even the bravest trick-or-treaters. if it is about a colorful, funny little monster Take cover when this one comes on. who "sure looks strange to me."  8 • October 28—November 3, 2009 • Versus fashion Go “Gaga” for a costume TOTW: Blaze On askFASHION: nikky okoro that’s sure to be a “Thriller Fashion Editor

olivia kupfer Halloween costume. Since it’s important Versus Writer to be a recognizable celebrity, you don’t Dear Versus, want to go to extreme discomfort or It’s almost Halloween and I still don’t embarrassment in your fashion choice to have a costume! I’m sick of dressing up look ambiguous, choose a celebrity with an with cat ears every year — this year I eccentric look, i.e., Michael Jackson, Lady want to be a celebrity. I want to look Gaga or star Dita Von Teese. fashionable and be easy to identify For the “MJ,” pair this season’s (I refuse to entertain “who are you?” cropped leather jacket (red is preferable) questions this year). Please help me! and a pair of spandex (arguably, the only --Sick of the “Sexy Kitten” costume time that spandex without a shirt will be Dear Sexy Kitten, appropriate). To look more feminine, try Halloween may be the one day a year a trendy leather or sequined mini — add on which a girl can dress like a slut and men’s-inspired oxford flats to balance Structured, tailored, and polished. What’s not to love no other girl can say anything nasty about and, of course, the signature about sporting fall’s popular “boyfriend blazer” around her (thank you, “Mean Girls”) but this glove (DIY: buy cheap sequined or campus this season? Though typically associated with year, wearing American Apparel Spandex jewel-toned pieces at a craft store and menswear, the blazer has crossed over onto the scene for and animal ears is predictable and trite. some super glue to adorn the glove) and girls looking for that refined look, with a touch of edge. A memorable Halloween costume, one a black fedora. No longer must every ensemble be topped off with your Flickr.com that is both stylish and clever, takes I know that I lectured against dressing favorite winter coat, especially when the weather is the more than dressing risque. I don’t care provocatively for Halloween, but missing my lipstick direction). Skip the bronzer perfect amount of sun and cool breeze. Available in a of you’ve worn uber-chic Parisian Agent an opportunity to dress like and keep the rest of your make-up matte. myriad of stores, blazers look great with a laidback pair Provocateur lingerie every Halloween. would be unfair! Considering that Finally, add Gaga’s futuristic, opaque of jeans and riding boots. Stores of all kinds are selling This year, don a wig, go incognito and this superstar takes the most daring black shades. If you can find a platinum this trend in a variety of colors, materials, and styles. Both dress like your favorite celebrity. fashion risks and hardly ever wears blonde hair bow, more power to you — J.Crew and Forever 21 offer the perfect black and white Why dress like a celebrity? Because pants, it’s appropriate that some of her if not, you’ll still perfect her avant-garde “Piped Blazer”, that can be thrown on for any autumn day, the celebrity wardrobe is always on the street clothes, and your costume, be wardrobe and have a good excuse to sing while stores like Zara offer great streamlined, solid colors. cutting edge of fashion; because maybe revealing. If you are daring, buy a plain “Paparazzi” all night. If you’re a little resourceful and looking for something your newfound fame will allow you to black leotard and a black faux-leather Verdict: If you dare to look predictable more unique, thrift and vintage stores all around Nashville cut the line at McFadden’s; and because or sequined bustier. Next, purchase a and out of fashion, throw on some animal offer them in all sizes and shapes. And if you’re sneaky a costume is intended to disguise you. platinum blonde wig (any style will work, ears —only the most daring “fashionista” and smart enough, you could always take my tactic and Wearing minimal clothing (circa last but I prefer her modern straight-cut can pull off Gaga or MJ. I’m sure you raid your brothers’ closets for some great finds. When year’s costume) is hardly a disguise. bangs and long blonde style). A pair of know who I’m going to be... wearing your blazer, try shrugging up the sleeves for a What are some great options? black leather boots or patent pumps for Submit your style questions to be included more casual look, or even slightly popping the collar if Considering that 2009 is the year of the your feet and black lipstick (make sure to in next week’s column to Olivia.Kupfer@ you’re bold enough. This perfect piece of light outerwear celebrity, or perhaps the dead celebrity, only outline part of your pout. If you are gmail.com works well for going to class or even a weekend dinner. it’s only fitting that you make this your a fan of the artist, you will understand With this trend, just keeping it simple is sure to lead to sophistication. costume ideas for a very Vandy Halloween Risque Reindeer? A Guy’s View Costume drama? Get creative! out, like dressing up as a ryan buksar and add “slutty” in front of Don’t worry about appearing saying or play on words. matt shelton Staff Writer Staff Writer it.” My freshman neighbor, scantily-clad; everyone else Get your friends in on it to a rather innocent breed of will be the same. As for guys As far as costumes go, make for a comment- worthy While freshman year is full Midwestern tastes chortled on this hallowed-occasion, Lindsay Lohan put it best Facebook album. Think of of shocks, one of the most uncontrollably until the my only suggestion is to not in “Mean Girls,” with, your favorite America’s Next interesting moments came teacher came in and began be lame. Every other day of “Halloween is the one Top Model photo shoot in an English class I was class. The discussion was the year you can don your night a year when girls theme and run with it. Pick taking first semester. English over. Two days later, I entered Polo-chromatic pastel palates, can dress like a total slut an old TV show, iconic 208, a class with a random the second of the bi-weekly but not on Halloween. Don’t and no other girls can say movie, or commercial brand smattering of upper and lower English class. It was the be the guy trying to pull off anything about it.” And to stylize your friends after. classmen, was one of these Wednesday before Halloween the “My costume is the lack for the most part, this line By all means push the venues of consistent Vandy now, and my freshmen friend of a costume” line. Halloween holds true for the majority envelope. For instance, last knowledge, helping first years was lost. She struck up the allows you to escape the of female Halloween year I went as Juno’s Paulie break out of their cocoon. same conversation, “so if I everyday monotony and costumes. The appeal is Bleeker, complete with gold One particular day stands was going to be a reindeer, become a gladiator, a understandable, after a Ryan Buksar running shorts and all, out in my mind in particular now I should be a slutty superhero, or a popular pop year of well-mannered most importantly, the ones with a girl who actually was though. Walking into class I reindeer?” “Exactly!” retorted culture figure, so don’t waste dressing (for the most part) that made you laugh. a Juno (if you know what I took my normal seat next to the upperclassmen, proud to this opportunity. Halloween why not let loose for the For this Halloween I mean.) Her clever idea made another freshman girl, who pass along a trick of the trade. also represents a unique night? All it takes is a little challenge you all to take the light of a heavy situation, was covertly surrounded “Well that’s the trick, finding situation on Greek row more make-up and a lot road less traveled. Make your and won us best couple by courting sorority girls. out how you can make it that where every single fraternity less clothing to make a fairy costume memorable. Skip costumes. Before class began she asked, way.” As it turns out, it’s also has the same theme. During costume into a sexy fairy the cheap tricks of a hiked So this All Hallows’ “So how does Halloween the guy’s treat. Following that the peak hour, 12-1 a.m., costume. up hemline and instead Eve, as you’re eyeing those work around here?” While one simple collegiate rule, take a look down Greek row But when you look back put a little thought into it. fishnet stockings, stop for wondering the same question one can expect to find success and see the masses of Vandy through the years, recalling Forget the Halloween store a second and think. Go for myself, I cocked my head during Halloween. Think of kids swarming from house Halloweens past, does the and head over to a thrift or the laughs, not the looks. into the sorority semi- something clever and “slut” it to house, like children going naughty nurse look really craft supplies store to put After all, they’ll be plenty circle. “Well it’s kind of easy up. It not only impresses guys door to door for some candy. come to mind? The answer is something together yourself. of other themed frat parties actually,” one began, “Just as to how clever you are, but Guess it’s just the holiday that no. You remember the clever Create something that where you can show some pick out something clever, also shows off the eye candy. lets the kid out of all of us. ones, the elaborate ones, and people will have to figure skin. CSA Fashion Show: Experience Vandy’s“Runway Flavor” imani ellis down the runway in signature pieces designed this show will help to illuminate that history. also helping those who need it most. From the Staff Writer by Karen De Freitas. Freitas is a world- People think of the Caribbean as sun, beaches, show’s revenue, 30% of the profit will go to Free renowned fashion designer whose works were and Bob Marley but there is so much more!” the Kids, an organization that helps to prevent I don’t know how they managed to read my displayed during the Nolcha Fashion Week in I too was excited to learn that in addition to the enslavement of children in Haiti. CSA’s mind, but the Caribbean Students Association New York, the Miami Fashion Week, and the the fashion show, there will also be traditional highly anticipated “Runway Flavor” debuts has found a way to construct the perfect Islands of the World Fashion Week. When Caribbean food provided for attendees of the this Thursday at 7:15 in the Commons Dining combination of my three favorite things: asked what she thought the main objective event. Before the show begins, a buffet style Room. Dinner will be served prior to the show food, fashion, & helping others in need. of the show was, Dhruneanne Woodrooffe, a set up will showcase classic Caribbean cuisine from 4:30 to 6:00 in the Muti-Purpose Room at This Thursday, the CSA will be launching graduate student at Vanderbilt and a member such as curry chicken, jerk chicken, and peas the Commons. You can get your tickets from the “Runway Flavor” a fashion show that portrays of the executive board of CSA, replied, “One of and rice. You can buy an $8 ticket to attend only Sarratt Student Center or by contacting Michael the history of Caribbean culture, customs, the main purposes of ‘Runway Flavor’ is to give the fashion show, an $8 ticket to enjoy only the Romeo at [email protected]. people and passion. Models from Vanderbilt, light to a very small group of people on campus. food, or save money and buy a $10 ticket and Come join me front row and center at “Runway Fisk, Tennessee State University, and Middle We want to show the richness of Caribbean receive both. As if a great show accompanied Flavor” to experience the best of the Caribbean Tennessee State University will be strutting culture. There is a history to Carnival and with authentic food wasn’t enough, the show is on campus, Vanderbilt style. 

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written by photos by COURTNEY ROGERS NIKKY OKORO VANDY FALL Editor-in-Chief Fashion Editor Now that we’re back on campus after a quick break, it seems as if the leaves have offi cially changed hues and the autumn air is here to stay. As the weather continues to change, so do our outfi ts but FASHION bundling up doesn’t mean you have to sacrifi ce style. Here at Versus, we decided to feature some of the fall fashion trends around campus and the students who wear them well. Though it was a little diffi cult fi nding volunteers to pose in the cold, we found ten of our classmates who added personal fl air to their fashionable fall ensembles. Keep it classic and cozy in a down vest Mix up traditional fall colors with ruffles and boots

Who doesn’t love a great Lumberjacket?

Here’s a skirt and blazer combination Blair Waldorf would be proud of!

Alex Barry Senior Style: Functional and classic Emilie Lyons Sophomore For guys, adding a Style: Classic and simple leather jacket lends instant “Rebel Without a Cause” flair Florals+Cardigan+Riding Boots? Looks like somebody’s been keeping up with the Versus trends! Jonathan Gendzier Junior Style: Down to Earth

Lu Luo His striped sweater Grad Student caught our eye Style: Preppy with a twist

Pair a flirty scarf with an edgy leather jacket for a quirky cool ensemble

Richard Sophomore Style: Metal

Adriana Oliver Junior Take it easy in black Style: Cute and comfortable fleece and boat shoes

Make fashion playful with a bright scarf and leggings done right Andrew Koepp Freshman Style: Laidback

Jen Poorvu Sophomore Style: Fun and trendy

Jake Martin Junior Style: Clean and not bad looking

Jane Slatton Senior Style: Eclectic

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