The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University.
Since 1888
Read The Hustler's coverage of Vanderbilt Football's two SEC wins!
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University.
Read The Hustler's coverage of Vanderbilt Football's two SEC wins!
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University.
Read The Hustler's coverage of Vanderbilt Football's two SEC wins!
NEWS
Photograph of First Bank Stadium with plants in the foreground, as photographed on Aug. 19, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
College of Arts and Science announces new sports and society minor
This interdisciplinary minor that covers the relationship between athletics and society is now being offered to students this academic year.
By Spencer George, Staff Writer • Oct 13, 2024
A photograph of a sunset on Peabody Lawn, as captured on Nov. 20, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
Vanderbilt partnership with local middle school expands to include more hands-on involvement, faces logistical constraints
By Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Staff Writer • Oct 13, 2024
Student section cheers at football game against the University of Alabama, as photographed on Oct. 5, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila)
University fined $100,000 for students storming field, considers disciplinary action against students
By Brina Ratangee and Jacob Stoebner • Oct 10, 2024
West End Tower with signs and blue smoke in the foreground, as photographed on Oct. 7, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
Students participate in pro-Palestine protest at Centennial Park to honor Oct. 7 anniversary
By Jacob Stoebner and Alison Winters • Oct 8, 2024
RECENT STORIES
Eli Stowers runs with the ball, as photographed on Oct. 12, 2024. (Vanderbilt Athletics)
'Dores Unlocked: Vanderbilt just misses out on the AP Poll
Back-to-back SEC wins weren't quite enough to get the Commodores ranked in the Top 25 of the AP Poll this week.
By Jonah Barbin and Zach Philip • 2 seconds ago
Women’s Basketball: Shea Ralph takes the stage at SEC Tipoff ‘25
By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor • 43 minutes ago
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vanderbilt's football fans should be celebrated, not punished
By Larkin Matthews, Guest Writer • 2 hours ago
Film Room: Too many options
By David Hernandez, Lead Sports Analyst • 4 hours ago
Men’s Basketball: Mark Byington speaks at SEC Tipoff
By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor • 6 hours ago
LIFE
A squirrel ready to pounce, as photographed on Oct. 10, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Isabella Bautista)
Squirrels of Vanderbilt: A campus quirk
Learn about what makes Vanderbilt’s squirrels so original and a special part of Vanderbilt’s campus.
By Kayleigh Flaks, Staffer-In-Training • 16 hours ago
The facade of Pancake Pantry’s Hillsboro Village location, as photographed on Oct. 14, 2024. (Hustler Staff/Corey Lochan)
Breaking down the best of Pancake Pantry’s menu
By Corey Lochan and Cathal Malin • 18 hours ago
Jenna Raine and Avery Anna smile back to back. (Courtesy of Megan Edgemond/Warner Records)
A new version of Jenna Raine’s ‘Roses’ blooms with Avery Anna feature
By Sara West, Deputy Photography Editor • Oct 13, 2024
Gregory Alan Isakov and his band perform at FirstBank Amphitheater, as photographed on Oct. 6, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Sharmila Adapa)
Gregory Alan Isakov takes the crowd on a journey with his ‘Big Black Car’
By Shayna Kar, Staffer-In-Training • Oct 13, 2024
SPORTS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Lead singer Mandy Lee on stage, as photographed on Oct. 9, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Ava Aria)
Daniel Nunnelee sits in front of a Buttrick Hall chalkboard as students look toward him, as photographed on Oct. 7, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Claire Andrews)
Charly Bliss on stage at Exit/In, as photographed on Oct. 8, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
OPINION
Graphic depicting two students opening their college admissions decisions on laptops, one accepted with legacy preference and one rejected without. (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez)
GUEST EDITORIAL: Vanderbilt must end legacy admissions as a moral imperative
By John Hoffman, Guest Writer • 8 hours ago
"Political discourse in the year 2012 versus 2024." A graphic depicting Former President Obama calmly debating against Mitt Romney. Below this, Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump yell and shout expletives. (Hustler Multimedia/Ram Martinez)
WILLIAMS: When was America so great?
By Ella Williams, Staff Writer • Oct 16, 2024
Vanderbilt fans take down the goalpost in FirstBank Stadium as photographed on Oct. 5, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila)
RUTMAN: Vanderbilt Football can’t waste this moment
By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor • Oct 10, 2024
Graphic depicting a conveyor belt dropping ReusePass boxes and bamboo forks into a pile of boxes, silverware and wasted money. The pile also contains a damaged can of artichokes and a sign that reads “Sorry We’re Closed.” (Hustler Staff/Daniel Sak)
SAK: What went wrong with Campus Dining
By Daniel Sak, Senior Staff Writer • Oct 9, 2024
TRENDING
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Student section cheers at football game against the University of Alabama, as photographed on Oct. 5, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila)

University fined $100,000 for students storming field, considers disciplinary action against students

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Miles Capers before the game against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, as photographed on Sept. 2, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Nour Abida)

UPDATED: Miles Capers suffers apparent head injury

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Diego Pavia celebrates during Vanderbilt's win over No. 1 Alabama, as photographed on Oct. 5, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila)

Football: Vanderbilt stuns No. 1 Alabama 40-35 for first-ever win over top-ranked program

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“It Ends with Us” promotional movie poster. (Courtesy of Wayfarer Studios)

Not all books need a screen adaptation: ‘It Ends with Us’ film review

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Silhouette of Zeppos Tower with dried sunflowers in the foreground, as photographed on Aug 19, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

Students react to Category 4 Hurricane Helene

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The Tedeschi Trucks Band performs to the crowd at Ascend Amphitheater, as photographed on Sept. 21, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Amy Grill)

Tedeschi Trucks Band continues to prove they are ‘Bound for Glory’

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Graphic depicting a Grammy Award on a red carpet. (Hustler Multimedia/Pearl Zhang)

Predicting ‘Album of the Year’: A breakdown of a competitive year for the Grammy Awards

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Diego Pavia has taken the country by storm after leading Vanderbilt to a 2-0 start (Hustler Multimedia/Lily Martinez)

Diego Pavia: Overlooked no longer

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A black-and-white photograph of the side of a bench with writing that reads "Vanderbilt University 1984", as photographed on Aug 19, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

Students eligible to claim portion of $55 million lawsuit settlement

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Fans and players celebrate a Vanderbilt win against Alabama, as captured on Oct. 5, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Savannah Walske)

JOSEPH: It's fun to care

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