‘school spirit’
Vanderbilt Basketball (Early Season)
Nov. 25, 2011—It’s that time of year again on campus as the football season begins to wind down and basketball begins to gain steam. The nationally ranked Vanderbilt Commodores opened up the 2011-2012 season in Nashville on November 11th with a victory over the Oregon Ducks of the Pacific 12 (Pac-12) conference. Soon after the win over...
Football Time in Tennessee
Nov. 20, 2011—As you might remember, I’m from Knoxville, TN. When I realized the Vanderbilt/University of Tennessee football game was the first Saturday of Thanksgiving Break, I knew I had to go.
Vanderbilt Conquers the Knight
Oct. 23, 2011—This week was Homecoming Week. Here, homecoming is a big deal. The week is full of activities both for current students and for alumni. All of the activities, including an outdoor concert with free local food and the many reunion events, lead up to a huge parade of student organizations and the big football game.
Homecoming Block Party
Oct. 22, 2011—This week is Homecoming for Vanderbilt, so there have been a bunch of fun activities going on, like the Block Party at Kensington Place last night!
SEC Media Days
Jul. 19, 2011—Calling all college football fans, in particular those whose allegiances lie in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). For those die hard SEC football fans, this marks the beginning of the end of the sleepy summer news cycle; football is almost back! Starting tomorrow, the coaches of the twelve member institutions and three representative players for each...
What Time Is It? Summertime!
May. 3, 2011—Yes, I did just reference High School Musical because I’m feeling nostalgic, even though I’ve only been away from Vandy for a few hours. My last exam ended at 9 pm yesterday, and I officially checked out of my room around 1 pm today :(
Are You Ready for Some Football?
Feb. 25, 2011—Ok, so maybe I’m a little early, but I am getting excited for next football season. Wednesday night, new Head Football Coach, James Franklin, was invited to speak at Gillette Gelato. Gillette Gelato, held every Wednesday night, is a chance for the residents of Gillette to socialize with each other and their residential staff, over...
Vanderbilt Kentucky Basketball Game
Feb. 14, 2011—What were you doing Thursday night? Surely you weren’t as cold as some Vanderbilt students were who decided to take a camping trip. Shortly after Vanderbilt’s victory over Alabama on Thursday night, a few students started setting up tents in preparation for arguably one of the most important games of the Vanderbilt season; the Kentucky...
Black And Gold
Jan. 26, 2011—Vanderbilt's got a new anthem. First-year student (and Vanderbilt Melodore) Nick Wells remixed and remade the recent Whiz Kalifa hit "Black and Yellow" into what I predict will be a Vandy classic: "Black and Gold."
Vandy Basketball
Jan. 13, 2011—Last night, the Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball Team hosted the Georgia Bulldogs in Memorial Gym. After the first day of classes, my friends and I figured that going to the basketball game was the perfect way to celebrate.