TODAY’s WEATHER LIFE SPORTS Find out the best acts to The Sports staff continues its see at Bonnaroo baseball preview, profiles new SEE PAGE 6 players SEE PAGE 7 Mostly sunny 60 / 50 THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER THE VOICE OF VANDERBILT SINCE 1888 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2011 WWW .INSIDEVANDY.COM 123RD YEAR, NO. 19 ADMINISTRATION MUSIC Rites of Spring, the most highly- anticipated weekend of the spring semester, will take place April 15-16 this year. The Life Section has taken the guesswork out of this year’s festival by reviewing headliners Kid Cudi and The National, along with the entire lineup. OLIVER WOLFE/ The Vanderbilt Hustler From girly pop-rocker Sara Bareilles to Senior Ben Eagles looks on as a speaker discusses contract negotia- the eclectic sound of Edward Sharpe tions Thursday night at the Vanderbilt Student/Worker Fellowship. & The Magnetic Zeros, Rites of Spring Administration, 2011 won’t disappoint. union struggle THE NATIONAL BENJAMIN RIES to find common Staff Writer The National may seem at first like ground in contract an odd group to headline an outdoor concert: Their last three albums — all masterpieces — create immersive, negotiations hazy atmospheres filled with lyrics that deal with themes of emotional confusion and self-doubt. However, LUCAS LOFFREDO “They’re basically telling us as with their influences — chiefly Joy Staff Writer that they don’t want to meet Division and Bruce Springsteen — with us twice a week,” said The National’s songs take on a new SUSANNA HOWE/Photo Provided Contract negotiations have Union Steward John Webb. form live. The National’s performance effectively come to a standstill “They want to bring a mediator at the Ryman Auditorium last fall ex- ming to create a melancholy combi- blatant political commentary as an between Vanderbilt and its in because we’re so far apart on emplified this on-stage fervor with nation of post-punk and indie rock. ironic brass entrance accompanies Laborers’ International Union these issues that they think it’s tunes like “About Today” and “Squalor In the group’s most celebrated live Berninger’s recitation of “We’re half of North America employees, just going to take too long to try Victoria” that sound mellow and with- tradition, Berninger typically climbs awake in a fake empire.” according to workers on to meet in the middle.” drawn in their original recordings, into the audience during a perfor- The National, whether playing the Contract Negotiation The university declined to but explode into an invigorating fury mance of the furious “Mr. November.” rock songs like “Bloodbuzz Ohio” and Committee. The negotiations offer any details about the on stage. That song, though released on “Apartment Story” or intimate pieces have been extended until March negotiations apart from their The National, which is based in New 2005’s “Alligator,” evolved into a like “Runaway,” always instill their mu- 8, as employees in Dining satisfaction with how the York, draws primarily upon lead sing- pro-Obama anthem during the sic with senses of both introspection Services, Plant Operations, procedure has played out thus er Matt Berninger’s grim baritone and 2008 election. The reverse-anthem and grandeur that will make for a ter- Building and Grounds Services far. Bryan Devendorf’s pulsating drum- “Fake Empire” is a rare instance of rific concert this April. ■ and other skilled trades continue “Negotiations with the to push for what they believe are union are ongoing, and the fair policies. Please see UNION, page 3 KID CUDI EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS ADMINISTRATION KYLE MEACHAM University to cut Asst. Life Editor Kid Cudi exploded onto the hip-hop scene two years ago with his provoca- tive lyrical delivery, unique master- emissions with ing techniques and hipster style. Any doubts as to Cudi’s longevity as an artist were erased upon the release of new Green Fund his second album, “Man on the Moon II,” in November. The album gets better with every listen with unique tracks LAUREN JANSEN Environmental Awareness and like, “Mojo So Dope,” “Marijuana” and Staff Writer Responsibility (SPEAR), was a “REVOFEV,” that flow together perfect- driving force in gaining student ly and further engage the listener. MICHAEL EATON/ Photo Provided The launch of the Vanderbilt support. “Man on the Moon II” culminates Green Fund (VGF) was “The administration and VSG with the incredible hip-hop/rock cross CAITLIN MEYER in their rejection of materialism and announced Tuesday, signifying weren’t sure if this would work over “Erase Me,” a track that will trans- Staff Writer indulgence in past eras. Singing in the university’s investment in at Vanderbilt,” Ullmann said. late well to an outdoor venue and live multi-part vocal harmony to a cho- sustainable energy. After receiving student surveys show. Crowd favorites from Cudi’s first Edward Sharpe may be a fictional rus of horns about all-encompass- According to a weekly and letters of support, the album “Man on the Moon” include: character, and the Magnetic Zeros ing love and infinite appreciation of Vanderbilt Student Government administration responded with “Pursuit of Happiness” and “Up Up & are actually nine talented musicians, the world around us, the Zeros aptly e-mail, the VGF “was created $75,000 to establish the green Away,” which are both sure to make a but none of that matters when the epitomize triumph in song, in a to systematically reduce fund, Ullmann said. statement. band begins to blast their brand of manner that rarely translates so well Vanderbilt’s greenhouse gas Tennessee is the state with the Cudi stands to bounce back from 1960’s hippie rock, rich in handclaps, to a live show. Fine-tune your whis- emissions by funding projects most student green funds in the what many local fans deemed a disap- horns and harmony. tling skills for a group sing-along with both environmental nation. pointing Bonnaroo performance last Touring the country in a small to “Home,” and put on the dancing and economic benefits,” “Everyone’s model is a summer, which lacked any real energy. van, taking Polaroid photos and liv- shoes for “Janglin.” Edward Sharpe & allowing students, faculty and little bit different, but they After a year spent at the apex of the ing the hippie lifestyle can easily be The Magnetic Zeros’ energy is con- administration to collaborate on are able to provide the capital hip-hop industry, it’s likely Cudi won’t seen as cliched and contrived, but tagious, and smiles will be impos- “long-term conservation efforts.” for sustainability projects on disappoint a second time. ■ the Zeros are nothing but sincere sible to hide. ■ According to sophomore campus,” Ullmann said. Katie Ullmann, vice-president Ullmann said the VGF will for more previews please see RITES, page 6 of Students Promoting Please see GREEN FUNDS, page 3 If interested, THE HUSTLER PHOTO STAFF COME BY SARRATT 130 NEEDS MORE PHOTOGRAPHERS! (past Last Drop Coffee Shop) If you enjoy photography, the staff is a great opportunity to gain access to concerts, sporting and campus events. Opportunity for advancement and pay is available. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 23 AT 6 P.M. 2 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER www.InsideVandy.com FEATURE CRIME LOG PHOTO Compiled from VUPD crime reports by CHARLOTTE CLEARY WEDNESDAY, FEB. 16, BETWEEN 3 P.M. AND 11:52 P.M.: A bicycle was stolen from Dyer Hall. BETWEEN 10 A.M. ON SATURDAY, FEB. 12, AND 12 P.M. ON MONDAY, FEB. 14: A student’s bicycle was stolen from the Chaffin Apartments. SUNDAY, FEB. 13, AT 2 A.M.: A person was found passed out on the floor of a bathroom in Carmichael Towers I. SATURDAY, FEB. 12, AT 11:50 P.M.: A person was arrested for indecent exposure at Scarritt Place. SATURDAY, FEB. 12, AT 11:30 P.M.: A person was arrested for being underage and intoxicated in the Carmichael Towers lobby. They were also belligerent towards a security officer. SATURDAY, FEB. 12, AT 7 P.M.: A person was arrested at Carmichael Towers West for drunkenness. SATURDAY, FEB. 12, BETWEEN 9 AND 9:30 A.M.: A backpack and its contents were stolen from a student at Memorial Gym. COWBOYS SAVE HORSE STUCK IN DRAIN HOLE ON BEALE MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A group of cowboys in Memphis for a roping competition helped save a horse on Beale Street. Philip Murrah told WREG-TV that he and four buddies were eating at the Rum Boogie Cafe on Saturday when they noticed the problem. A horse had slipped on a bunch of manure and its back CHRIS HONIBALL/ The Vanderbilt Hustler legs had gone into a drain hole in the street. Michael Greshko, a member of Vanderbilt Off Broadway, performs at Delta Lamba Phabulous Tuesday night in Sarratt Cinema. The The cowboys took charge, sliding the horse back out of the event featured performances from Chi-O, VIDA, JPAC and other student groups and supported the nonprofit Nashville CARES. drain. The horse walked away without a scratch but Murrah was See more student photos in the 2011 Commodore Yearbook. Pre-order your copy today at VanderbiltCommodore.com. covered in manure. That didn’t stop the restaurant from welcoming him and the others back and giving them free drinks. Murrah said, “They give us the biggest applause and stuff when we got the horse out of there. It was really cool.” NEED The top news stories The men were in Memphis for the United States Team Roping from around Nashville Championships. TO KNOW that you need to know to NASHVILLE be informed this week. PROFESSOR Appeals court tells judge to recuse herself The study is based on 2009 Securities and Exchange PROFILE by LUCAS LOFFREDO The Tennessee Court of Appeals is rebuking a Nashville Commission filings.