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The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
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The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
SEC baseball is underway! Keep up with the VandyBoys here.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
SEC baseball is underway! Keep up with the VandyBoys here.
NEWS
A partial view of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center complex, as photographed on November 18, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Royce Yang)
VUMC plans $250 million budget cut for fiscal year 2025
VUMC President and CEO Jeff Balser announced the planned cuts and associated challenges in a March 26 video message to the VUMC community.
By Brina Ratangee, Editorial Director • Mar 30, 2025
People walk around the southwest exterior of Torchy’s Tacos, as photographed on March 28, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Sophie Warner)
Torchy’s Tacos added to Taste of Nashville program
By Charlotte Castle and Arman Amin • Mar 30, 2025
Soham Saraf and Teguono Okotete stand in Buttrick Hall. (Photo Courtesy of Soham Saraf)
Saraf/Okotete ticket wins 2025 VSG presidential election with 59.19% of the vote
By José Ruiz-Zepeda, Staff Writer • Mar 29, 2025
Central Library on a rainy Saturday, as photographed on Sept. 28, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Alondra Moya)
Vanderbilt receives $25 million gift for new College of Connected Computing
By Shayda Oliaei, News Copy Editor • Mar 28, 2025
RECENT STORIES
The official cover photo for the Dore to Dore podcast.
Dore to Dore: The introduction
Dore to Dore is The Vanderbilt Hustler's newest talk-show podcast.
By Savannah Rangel and Josie Sinwell • 31 minutes ago
Dore to Dore: Caroline Ford: The woman, the myth, the legend
By Savannah Rangel and Josie Sinwell • 37 minutes ago
Cybersecurity authentication to transition from Duo Mobile to Okta SSO, Okta Verify
By Devon Super, Staff Writer • 6 hours ago
PODCAST: VandyBoys have a power outage and Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball looks to fill the gaps
By Aiden Rutman, Jonah Barbin, Jorie Fawcett and Dylan Tovitz • 6 hours ago
Track and Field: Commodores commence outdoor season in Austin and Raleigh
By Alexander Cheng, Staff Writer • 9 hours ago
LIFE
Curb Center Exhibit of Changemakers of the 21st Century, as photographed on Feb. 27, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Connor Campbell) 
The Curb Center: Amplifying creativity and empowering community
From fostering artistic expression to shaping cultural conversations, the Curb Center connects the Vanderbilt and Nashville communities through the power of the arts.
By Ameera Islam, Staff Writer • 10 hours ago
Students gather to discuss and photograph another individual who stands highlighted on a central path (Hustler Multimedia/ Lily Martinez)
Walking among the stars: Exploring the ubiquitous campus character
By Corey Lochan, Deputy Life Editor • 10 hours ago
An artist does a live painting of Nike Air Maxes at the Nashville Air Max Art Crawl, photographed on March 26, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)
I had a ball at the Nashville Air Max Day Art Crawl
By George Albu, Deputy Opinion Editor • Apr 1, 2025
Sex and the City image from IMDb.
“I couldn’t help but wonder…” why ‘Sex and the City’ refuses to fade away
By Rachel Marlowe, Staff Writer • Mar 31, 2025
SPORTS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Jason Edwards signals to a teammate during the first round of the NCAA Men's basketball tournament in Cleveland, Ohio, as captured on March 21, 2025 (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)
Jason Isbell sings an original song under dimmed lights at The Pinnacle, as photographed on March 21, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Meagan To)
Fans cheer during the first round of the NCAA Men's basketball tournament in Cleveland, Ohio, as captured on March 21, 2025 (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)
OPINION
Alumni Hall in direct sunlight, as photographed on Sept. 14, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)
GUEST EDITORIAL: Vanderbilt and VUMC administration, protect our community
By Lynne Berry, Heather Bickham, Barbara Crosby, Peter Lane and Joseph A. Little III • Mar 25, 2025
Graphic depicting a cityscape with workout equipment above it. People work out at its base. (Hustler Multimedia/Sam El-Shammaa)
ZAVALA: Is Nashville’s fitness scene leaving students behind?
By Bella Zavala, Staffer-in-Training • Mar 20, 2025
A graphic depicting a girl sitting with a bird cage surrounding her, and nearby are two images of a house running out of time and being squeezed. (Hustler Multimedia/Sam El-Shammaa)
NAVANEETHAKRISHNAN & ALBU: We must melt ICE: The threat to campus has become too hot to ignore
By George Albu and Manushree Navaneethakrishnan • Mar 18, 2025
Shea Ralph cheers during Vanderbilt's matchup against Columbia during the First Four of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship, as photographed on March 20, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Josh Rehders)
HALL: Shea Ralph has revived the standard of Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball
By Grace Hall, Deputy Sports Editor • Mar 17, 2025
Graphic depicting American flag-patterned cowboy boot crushing a Vanderbilt-branded acorn amid a backdrop of the White House and Kirkland Hall. (Hustler Multimedia/Jorie Fawcett)
GUEST EDITORIAL: Vanderbilt, now is not the time for appeasement
By Jeneta Nwosu, Guest Writer • Mar 7, 2025
A graphic depicting brightly colored stick figures on a pale background with different color thought bubbles rising from their heads. (Hustler Multimedia/Sam El-Shammaa)
VADNOS: Saving DEI means centering class instead of race
By Jason Vadnos, Staffer-in-Training • Mar 6, 2025
TRENDING
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A partial view of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center complex, as photographed on November 18, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Royce Yang)

VUMC plans $250 million budget cut for fiscal year 2025

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A person walks in front of the Department of Education building in Washington, D.C., as photographed on February 4, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Department of Education investigates Vanderbilt for alleged race-based discrimination under PhD Project

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Newly admitted student Jacob Klein stands with Vanderbilt-themed balloons. (Courtesy of Jacob Klein)

Early decision acceptance rate drops to 13.2% for Class of 2029

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Allie Schwartz poses with her acceptance letter from Vanderbilt. (Photo courtesy of Allie Schwartz)

A steady decline: Class of 2028 regular decision admission rate drops to 3.7%, overall admission rate to 5.1%

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Jaylen Carey, as photographed on March 21, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

BREAKING: Jaylen Carey to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

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Jason Edwards rises to make a layup against St. Mary's, as photographed on March 21, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

Men's Basketball: Commodores fall to St. Mary's 59-56 in NCAA Tournament

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Vanderbilt Law School Library, as photographed on Oct. 25, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Angie Li)

Vanderbilt Law School receives $6.8 million donation to support innocence project

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Melissa Nicandri. (Photo courtesy of G. Alan Howard)

Vanderbilt community remembers alumna Melissa Nicandri after Potomac River American Airlines crash

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Sarah Lee Best. (Photo courtesy of Wilkinson Stekloff)

Friends remember Vanderbilt alumna Sarah Lee Best after Potomac River American Airlines crash

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Students raise their hands during a performance at Rites of Spring, as photographed on April 22, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Sara West)

NLE Choppa to headline 2025 Rites of Spring

PODCASTS