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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.
Vanderbilt Football 2-0!
Sep. 11, 2011—With yesterday’s thrilling win against the UCONN Huskies, Vanderbilt football is 2-0 for the first time since 2008!
The Most Wonderful Time of Year
Sep. 4, 2011—I know what you’re thinking. It’s too early for Christmas, and summer just ended. How could it possibly be the most wonderful time of year? Better than Christmas and most magnificent than summer, it’s FOOTBALL SEASON!
No Ceilings: James Franklin’s Debut
Jul. 23, 2011—The Southeastern Conference (SEC) Media Days came to a conclusion in Hoover, Alabama on Friday afternoon with James Franklin fielding questions from a room full of a few hundred media reporters and personalities. Franklin sounded excited and committed to the job ahead. It has been a whirlwind for the new Commodore head football coach as...
It Was a Great Run
Jun. 25, 2011—So, as you all probably know, Vanderbilt’s historic run in the College World Series came to an end yesterday. They lost to the Florida Gators. by a score of 6-4.
Vanderbilt Stays Alive in the CWS
Jun. 22, 2011—Tonight, the Commodores beat the Tarheels by a score of 5 to 1. In doing so, the Commodores eliminated UNC and advanced to take on the Florida Gators once again.
CWS Update
Jun. 21, 2011—About 17 hours after the first pitch, a weather delay and finally, an overnight suspension of play, our Vanderbilt Commodores lost to the Florida Gators, by a score of 3-1, falling to 1-1 in the College World Series.
Go ‘Dores!
Jun. 18, 2011—In case you haven’t heard, the Vanderbilt Men’s Baseball team is in the College World Series. They just beat North Carolina in their first game and Connor Harrell hit the first home run ever in the new College World Series Stadium.
More on Professor Van Schaack
Apr. 11, 2011—Morgan Weisman, my fellow blogger and sorority sister, is right. Academics at Vanderbilt are not always a piece of cake, but there are those professors that make paying $50,000 on a tuition bill worthwhile. Professor Andy Van Schaack is one of those. I realize Morgan elaborated quite a bit on him, but enough can’t be...
Dinner with the Football Team
Mar. 15, 2011—Ok, so maybe I didn’t actually have dinner with the entire football team. I did, however, eat with four first-year players and Coach Franklin at Dean Wcislo’s house.