The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
Memorial Magic is back! Read more about the men's revamped roster and women's experienced team.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
Memorial Magic is back! Read more about the men's revamped roster and women's experienced team.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
Memorial Magic is back! Read more about the men's revamped roster and women's experienced team.
NEWS
Vanderbilt's class of 1989 joins together to memorialize a tree dedicated to deceased classmates, as photographed on Nov. 8, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Savannah Walske)
Vanderbilt alumni dedicate tree in memory of Class of 1989
Vanderbilt’s class of 1989 joined together on Nov. 8 to dedicate a tree outside of Furman hall in memory of their deceased classmates.
By Shayda Oliaei, Staff Writer • Nov 18, 2024
Nadine Strossen speaks while gesturing with her hands, as photographed on Nov. 13, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
Former ACLU President Nadine Strossen discusses First Amendment protections of hate speech and free speech
By Tasfia Alam, Managing Editor • Nov 17, 2024
Dan Senor speaking to attendees at the Middle East post-U.S. presidential election event, as photographed on Nov. 14, 2024. (Hustler Staff/Millou LaForte)
Foreign affairs expert Dan Senor speaks about the Middle East post-US presidential election at Dialogue Vanderbilt event
By Millou LaForte, Staffer-in-Training • Nov 17, 2024
Ben Shapiro lectures on stage to an audience of supporters at Langford Auditorium, as photographed on Nov. 13, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
‘New golden age’: Vanderbilt Young Americans for Freedom host Ben Shapiro for discussion of America post-election
By Tasfia Alam, Alison Winters and Zach Joseph • Nov 16, 2024
RECENT STORIES
The total money fundraised, as photographed on Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Shenay Desai)
Vanderbilt Relay For Life hosts Carnival for a Cure for its 14th anniversary
The organization surpassed their $60,000 goal to support the American Cancer Society.
By Layla Meisel and Jenny Yang • 20 minutes ago
GITTERMAN: The ‘Dores came to play, and so will Vanderbilt applicants
By Claire Gitterman, Staffer-in-Training • 24 minutes ago
Men’s Basketball: Previewing the Charleston Classic
By Owen Chiss, Staff Writer • 54 minutes ago
SEC Power Rankings Week 13: Bests and worsts
By Noah Sosinsky and Jacob Silverman • 1 hour ago
ZAVALA: Students should have the freedom to choose where they want to live
By Bella Zavala, Staffer-in-Training • 4 hours ago
LIFE
Graphic depicting media career inspiration. (Hustler Multimedia/Matthew Ye)
TV characters for your career ambitions
Here’s the intersection between screen icons and career aspirations that you’ve been itching for.
By Ameera Islam and Kirsten Lane • Nov 19, 2024
Mural at the headquarters of Frothy Monkey Co., as photographed on Oct. 18, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)
Savoring every cup: A review of Frothy Monkey Co.
By George Albu, Jocelyn Ni, Blythe Bouza and Pragya Shah • Nov 18, 2024
Graphic depicting package with "Wicked" tag in front of black filmstrip on green and pink background. (Hustler Multimedia/Abby Hoelscher)
The most creative ‘Wicked’ movie brand collaborations, ranked
By Abby Hoelscher, Photography Editor • Nov 18, 2024
Chloe Jalkut and Greycen Nudd as their grandma characters, as photographed on Nov. 13, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Chloe Pryor)
The Original Cast returns for their fall 2024 show ‘Pretending’
By Chloe Pryor, Staff Writer • Nov 17, 2024
SPORTS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Song performs “Rage” center stage at The End, as photographed on Nov. 16, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Nathan Park)
Dasha sings to her roaring fans, as photographed on Nov. 14, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Natalie Do Amaral)
Dawes performs center stage at the Ryman, as photographed on Nov. 10, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Nathan Park)
OPINION
A student sits at a desk surrounded by stacks of books, one open in front of her. Her elbows prop her up on the desk while her hands touch her face. There is a Vanderbilt “V” in the background and dashed arrows curving around the image. (Hustler Multimedia/Jorie Fawcett)
ANDREWS: Transfer student orientation needs a serious makeover
By Claire Andrews, Staff Writer • Nov 15, 2024
The skybridge that connects Central Garage with the Village at Vanderbilt, as photographed on March 25, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Royce Yang)
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We must stay true to our Vanderbilt values
By Mark Goldman, Guest Writer • Nov 12, 2024
A graphic depicting a United States flag, scale and outline of the capitol building (Hustler Staff/Jorie Fawcett).
Points of View: 2024 Presidential Election
By Kate Connell, Noah Weitzel, Barrie Barto, Tasfia Alam, Alysia Shang, Anisa Juma, Sammy Panchal, Peyton Price, Manushree Navaneethakrishnan, George Albu, Claire Andrews and Hailey Weiner • Nov 11, 2024
Student holds pen and clipboard at a Vanderbilt Graduate Workers United rally, as photographed on Sept. 9, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Amelia Simpson)
GUEST EDITORIAL: Vote ‘Yes’ — Vanderbilt graduate students deserve union representation
By Bill Smith, Krya Smart, Miguel Moravec and Kelsea Best • Nov 5, 2024
TRENDING
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25th ave parking lot entrance

UPDATED: Student's body found outside 25th Avenue Parking Garage

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Mitch McConnell, Lamar Alexander, and John Meacham on stage speaking to the U.S. Elections course, photographed on Nov. 7, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Ophelia Lu)

Senator Mitch McConnell and former Senator Lamar Alexander visit US Elections class

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A conceptual rendering of the main lawn of the proposed residential colleges (subject to board approval). (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt University)

Vanderbilt announces four new residential colleges, demolition of Branscomb

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Vanderbilt students fill the student section during Vanderbilt Football's matchup against Alabama, as photographed on October 4, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila)

HALL: Vanderbilt is limiting its growing student fanbase at its most pivotal games

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Accepted students pour into the Student Life Center's patio after listening to academic advising sessions, as photographed on April 15, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

First-year class racial diversity drops 21% following affirmative action ban

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SEC Shorts' King Vanderbilt struts out of the player entrance with Mr. C. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

SEC Shorts: Bringing swagger to Vanderbilt Football

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Vanderbilt's student section cheers as Vanderbilt Football defeats Virginia Tech, as photographed on Aug. 31, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Vince Lin)

BREAKING: Vanderbilt University updates student ticketing policy

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Junior Sherrill calls for a touchback, as photographed on Oct. 26, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Michael Tung)

BREAKING: Vanderbilt Football earns bowl eligibility after six-year drought

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Water seen from the bridge on 21st Ave., as photographed on Nov. 11, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Danni Chacon)

Water main break causes flooding, water outages

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Vanderbilt's student section cheers as Vanderbilt Football defeats Virginia Tech, as photographed on Aug. 31, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Vince Lin)

RUTMAN: Broadway can wait, Vanderbilt Football can’t

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