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 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
View of the Edgehill neighborhood toward downtown Nashville from Belmont University, as captured on March 28, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Royce Yang)
2025 Vanderbilt Nashville Poll finds continued approval for mayor, increased optimism for city’s future
The annual poll surveyed 1,008 residents across Davidson County from Feb. 21 to March 16.
By Shayda Oliaei, News Copy Editor • Apr 20, 2025
The Broadview at Vanderbilt, as photographed on April 18, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Heeba Momen)
Student files lawsuit against The Broadview at Vanderbilt owners for mold negligence
By Brina Ratangee, Editorial Director • Apr 18, 2025
Shelves of books on the 8th floor of Central Library, as photographed on Sept. 4, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
Class of 2029 to complete interview-based project, summer reading eliminated
By Aaron Villegas, Staff Writer • Apr 15, 2025
Fireside chat with Sam Altman, as photographed on April 10, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Sophie Warner)
Fourth annual Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats focuses on AI, geopolitics
By Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu and Shayda Oliaei • Apr 14, 2025
RECENT STORIES
Pope Francis looks on at the end of his pastoral visit at the parish church "Santa Maria dell'Orazione" at Setteville di Guidonia neighbourhood of Rome, March 16, 2014. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini
GUEST EDITORIAL: To the Class of 2025, seek the higher law
In the wake of Pope Francis’ passing, a Vanderbilt faculty member urges graduating students to heed his final advice and take action in the face of our present political moment.
By Carrie Russell, Guest Writer • 1 minute ago
SHANG: The cost of convenience: how hyperindividualism undermines collective responsibility
By Alysia Shang, Staff Writer • 29 minutes ago
No. 9 Vanderbilt stunned by Middle Tennessee 5-3
By Ty Levine, Staff Writer • 11 hours ago
Women’s Golf: Commodores place 15th at SEC Championships in Florida
By Lucy Wu, Staff Writer • 17 hours ago
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Let’s not lose our anchoring star
By Ned Bishop, Guest Writer • 21 hours ago
LIFE
VFW model posing for the cameras during the show. (Hustler Multimedia/Lauren Espinosa)
Vandy in Vogue: A look into this year’s Vanderbilt Fashion Week
This year’s Vanderbilt Fashion Week prioritized sustainability and creativity and featured a collaboration with the Tennessee State University Fashion Society.
By Lauren Espinosa and Kirsten Lane • Apr 20, 2025
Kane Brown takes the stage to perform at Bridgestone Arena, as photographed on Apr. 12, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Alex Brodeur)
Kane Brown mixes 808s with ‘Fiddle in the Band’
By Naomi Alvarado and Salma Elhandaoui • Apr 20, 2025
Graphic depicting move-out checklist. (Hustler Multimedia/Isabelle Merlin)
Decoration to departure: The ultimate guide to moving out of your dorm
By Ameera Islam and Kirsten Lane • Apr 20, 2025
Graphic depicting a reminder to journal amidst mementos from journeys around the world (Hustler Staff/Jorie Fawcett). 
A guide to the practice and pleasure of keeping a journal
By Charlie Pagan, Staff Writer • Apr 16, 2025
SPORTS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Lili Trifilio sings soulfully into the mic as she plays guitar, as photographed on April 17, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Jocelyn Ni)
Palmyra opens their show at The Basement, as photographed on April 3, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Jan Jedynak)
Zelle Day and Jesse Woods light up the stage at American Legion Post 82, as photographed on March 27, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Angie Li)
OPINION
Graphic depicting a woman's silhouette speaking out amid a yellow background containing Lady Justice and the scales of justice. (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez)
GUEST EDITORIAL: Survivors deserve support, not institutionalization
By Emily Muñoz, Guest Writer • 21 hours ago
Tesla CEO Elon Musk greets U.S. President Donald Trump as they attend the NCAA men's wrestling championships in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., March 22, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard
VADNOS: Vanderbilt has failed to stand up to Trump, and that should scare all of us
By Jason Vadnos, Staff Writer • Apr 21, 2025
Up-close photo of the clock on top of Kirkland Hall that reads about 2:45 p.m. CST, as photographed on Feb. 23, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
GUEST EDITORIAL: Vanderbilt, dare to fulfill your duty
By Lynne Berry, Heather Bickham, Peter Lane and Laurie Samuels • Apr 19, 2025
Graphic depicting a confused college student in graduation regalia surrounded by others speaking garbled scribbles to one another. (Hustler Multimedia/Jorie Fawcett)
ALBU: I strategically synthesized this text, but you shouldn’t
By George Albu, Deputy Opinion Editor • Apr 15, 2025
Graphic depicting a microscope, a shovel and ceramic in dirt, a globe with various items around it and two speech-bubbles conversing in dark tan outlines against a beige background. (Hustler Multimedia/Kristina Trojak)
TROJAK: You need to take an anthropology class
By Kristina Trojak, Staff Writer • Apr 11, 2025
Graphic depicting all of Vanderbilt’s logos, current and past. (Hustler Multimedia/Evan Nava) (Logos shown in the graphic are courtesy of SportsLogos.Net & Vanderbilt Branding Guide)
NAVA: Vanderbilt’s logo change was actually an improvement
By Evan Nava, Opinion Desk Coordinator • Apr 8, 2025
TRENDING
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Branscomb Quad towering over the camera with a campus vehicle in the foreground, as photographed on Feb. 12, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)

UPDATED: MNPD on scene at Branscomb, student death reported

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Newly admitted student Ryan Ryu poses with his acceptance letter from Vanderbilt. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Ryu)

Record-low 4.7% of applicants admitted to Class of 2029, regular decision acceptance rate down to 3.3%

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Mark Byington coaches from the sideline against Saint Mary's, as photographed on March 21, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

Men's Basketball: Frankie Collins transfers to Vanderbilt

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Graphic depicting all of Vanderbilt’s logos, current and past. (Hustler Multimedia/Evan Nava) (Logos shown in the graphic are courtesy of SportsLogos.Net & Vanderbilt Branding Guide)

NAVA: Vanderbilt’s logo change was actually an improvement

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Tim Corbin, as photographed on March 18, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Jackson Blunt)

TOVITZ: Vanderbilt built a baseball dynasty, but its hitting philosophy is now holding it back

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A protester sits near U.S. Department of Education headquarters after the agency said it would lay off nearly half its staff, in Washington, D.C., U.S., as photographed on March 12, 2025.

Vanderbilt community reacts to federal executive order to dissolve Department of Education

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Mark Byington coaches, as photographed on March 20, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

BREAKING: Vanderbilt lands Mike James in NCAA Transfer Portal

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Iyana Moore attempts a three-pointer, as photographed on March 21, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Connor Campbell)

BREAKING: Iyana Moore enters NCAA Transfer Portal

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The Broadview at Vanderbilt, as photographed on April 18, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Heeba Momen)

Student files lawsuit against The Broadview at Vanderbilt owners for mold negligence

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A student looks at apartment buildings, feeling confused and stressed over the process of finding a new home. (Hustler Multimedia / Zarrin Zahid)

What I learned from my off-campus apartment hunt

MULTIMEDIA