The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

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

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

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
NEWS
Adugna Olani hugs his daughter in front of a Christmas tree. (Photo courtesy of Meklit Gebre)
Vanderbilt community remembers professor Adugna Olani
The economics professor died at 45 years old. His family, colleagues and students remember his warmth and kindness.
By Charlotte Castle and Corey Lochan • Jun 24, 2026
Students walk on Library Lawn, as photographed Sept. 9, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Shayna Kar)
Vanderbilt announces partnership with the University of Ottawa
By Rawnie Sun, Deputy News Editor • Jun 22, 2026
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier stands at a podium at an event, as photographed Oct. 3, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Shayna Kar)
Vanderbilt- and WashU-commissioned report on politicization of humanities fields sparks controversy among faculty, cited professors
By Corey Lochan and Rawnie Sun • Jun 20, 2026
Former First Lady Jill Biden and Demetria Kalodimos discuss Jill Biden’s new book at Langford Auditorium, as photographed June 8, 2026. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexis Folts)
Vanderbilt hosts former First Lady Jill Biden
By Alexis Folts and Chris Lee • Jun 14, 2026
RECENT STORIES
Mike Mancini earns a lead on first base after a hit, as photographed on March 27, 2026. (Hustler Multimedia/Rachel Loomis)
Sports
Baseball: Five Vanderbilt players drafted in 2026 MLB Draft
After a quiet day one, five Commodores were selected on day two of the MLB Draft.
By Dan Desmond, Senior Sports Analyst • 17 minutes ago
Fresh food from local spots: A look into the Farmers’ Market at Vanderbilt Health
By Siena Austin, Staff Writer • Jul 12, 2026
‘Supergirl’ provides a way forward into Gunn and Safran’s rebooted DC Universe
By Elise Yang, Staff Writer • Jul 11, 2026
IN PHOTOS: Vanderbilt, Venice and everyone in between
By Angel Akpovi, Staff Writer • Jul 11, 2026
Ballerinas for a morning: A Hustler staffer tries a ballet class for the first time
By Xuyang Yang, Staff Writer • Jul 9, 2026
LIFE
Abigail Morris, frontwoman for The Last Dinner Party performs on stage at The Pinnacle as photographed June 10, 2026. (Hustler Multimedia/Anisa Juma)
The Last Dinner Party ignites The Pinnacle
The Last Dinner Party set their Nashville debut ablaze June 10 at The Pinnacle with songs from their new album, “From the Pyre.”
By Anisa Juma, Staff Writer • Jun 20, 2026
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 9: Charlie Puth performs “Whatever’s Clever” Tour in Nashville at Ascend Amphitheatre June 9, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (High Rise Media/Ben Neely)
Charlie Puth brings musical brilliance, Nashville surprises and a full-band spectacle to Ascend Amphitheater
By Paula Legisima, Staff Writer • Jun 16, 2026
The cover art for “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love” by Olivia Rodrigo. (Photo courtesy of Geffen Records)
Olivia Rodrigo contrasts a life of being ‘so in love’ yet ‘pretty sad’ on her new album
By Alex Brodeur, Life Editor • Jun 16, 2026
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MAY 25: Alex Warren kicks off “Finding Family on the Road” Tour in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena on May 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Live Nation)
Alex Warren brings love, loss and Luke Combs to Bridgestone Arena
By Paula Legisima, Staff Writer • Jun 3, 2026
SPORTS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photo depicting the Rites of Spring stage on Alumni Lawn with event logo visible on screen, as photographed April 18, 2026. (Hustler Multimedia/Adriana Tan)
A student rides their scooter by the Student Life Center construction site on a sunny morning, as photographed April 19, 2026. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
E. Bronson Ingram Studio Arts Center sub framed through a construction chain link fence on a sunny day, as photographed April 5, 2026. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
OPINION
Screens display a message referencing singer Taylor Swift and National Football League (NFL) player Travis Kelce outside Madison Square Garden, the venue for their reported wedding celebrations, in New York, U.S., July 3, 2026. REUTERS/Adam Gray
PRICE: Taylor Swift doesn’t owe you your dream wedding
By Peyton Price, Deputy Opinion Editor • Jul 9, 2026
A graphic depicting a trans woman athlete running by the Supreme Court building. (Hustler Multimedia/Fanga Rajan)
RAJAN: Trans people should have rights, actually
By Fanga Rajan, Staff Writer • Jul 6, 2026
The sun sets on the U.S. Supreme Court building after a stormy day in Washington, U.S., November 11, 2022. REUTERS/Leah Millis
HAQUE: No one is above the law
By Erina Haque, Staff Writer • Jul 5, 2026
Demonstrators hold letters making up the slogan "Born in the USA = citizen!" outside the U.S. Supreme Court building as the court hears oral arguments on the legality of the Trump administration's effort to limit birthright citizenship for the children of immigrants, in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 1, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
RUIZ-ZEPEDA: The Trump administration is the antithesis of Independence Day
By José Ruiz-Zepeda, Opinion Editor • Jul 4, 2026
A graphic depicting Donald Trump, warfare and nuclear arms looming over Iran. (Hustler Multimedia/Fanga Rajan)
RAJAN: We cannot keep bombing away our problems
By Fanga Rajan, Staff Writer • Jul 2, 2026
TRENDING
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Adugna Olani hugs his daughter in front of a Christmas tree. (Photo courtesy of Meklit Gebre)

Vanderbilt community remembers professor Adugna Olani

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Chancellor Daniel Diermeier stands at a podium at an event, as photographed Oct. 3, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Shayna Kar)

Vanderbilt- and WashU-commissioned report on politicization of humanities fields sparks controversy among faculty, cited professors

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Black and White capture of Kirkland Hall (Hustler Multimedia/Staff).

FORGHANI: Vanderbilt has fallen to the myth of objectivity

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A graphic depicting headphones in the shape of a heart with music notes surrounding it. (Hustler Multimedia/Kate Rothermel)

Top 10 love songs of all time

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Brooklyn Reaves poses for a picture in front of Zeppos while holding a sign that says “Vanderbilt Bound.” (Photo Courtesy of Brooklyn Reaves)

Record-low 2.8% of applicants admitted to Class of 2030 regular decision

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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)

Men’s Basketball: Cornell forward AK Okereke commits to Vanderbilt

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A graphic depicting two pillars cracking under institutional neutrality at Vanderbilt. (Hustler Multimedia/Fanga Rajan)

RUIZ-ZEPEDA: Vanderbilt’s institutional neutrality is dead

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Screens display a message referencing singer Taylor Swift and National Football League (NFL) player Travis Kelce outside Madison Square Garden, the venue for their reported wedding celebrations, in New York, U.S., July 3, 2026. REUTERS/Adam Gray

PRICE: Taylor Swift doesn’t owe you your dream wedding

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A graphic depicting a trans woman athlete running by the Supreme Court building. (Hustler Multimedia/Fanga Rajan)

RAJAN: Trans people should have rights, actually

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The 21st Avenue Vanderbilt Bridge stretches among trees, as captured Oct. 9, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Brinkley Whiteman)

Epstein files mention Vanderbilt professors, former chancellor

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