The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

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
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The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
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NEWS
Peabody Lawn in the fall, as photographed on Nov 20, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Izabela Bisiak)
Undergraduate email services will transition from Google to Microsoft this summer
VUIT cited simplifying email flow, unifying university email servers as primary reason for change.
By Rhea Patney, Managing Editor • Feb 2, 2025
Protestors at the rally hold signs in front of the Tennessee capitol building, as photographed on Jan. 27, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)
Students Demand Action and local high school students rally in support of Antioch High School
By Alison Winters and Charlotte Castle • Jan 29, 2025
A view of Midtown Nashville basking in the sun, as photographed on Nov. 18, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Royce Yang)
Vanderbilt community reacts to Antioch High School shooting
By Alison Winters, Arman Amin and Lexi Abrams • Jan 28, 2025
Wide-angle black-and-white shot of Stevenson Center, as photographed on Aug. 19, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
Vanderbilt-led NASA satellite mission enters implementation phase
By Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Deputy News Editor • Jan 27, 2025
RECENT STORIES
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)
PODCAST: Season 3, Episode 24: History amongst disappointment
On this week’s episode, Aiden and Jonah are joined by Lead Sports Analyst Adam Burns to discuss the week of Vanderbilt Basketball, the NBA Trade Deadline and the Super Bowl.
By Aiden Rutman, Jonah Barbin and Adam Burns • 3 hours ago
Meatless and mighty: A vegetarian’s guide to protein at Vanderbilt
By Kristina Trojak, Staffer-in-Training • 6 hours ago
Women’s Basketball: Are victories also bigger in Texas?
By Rhea Patney, Managing Editor • 7 hours ago
Two Vanderbilt alumni named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list
By Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Deputy News Editor • 9 hours ago
VUMC removes DEI from all websites, social media; SCSJI changes to SCBC
By Brina Ratangee and TaMyra Johnson • 20 hours ago
LIFE
Graphic depicting a collage of students’ tattoos with “Tattoos @ Vandy” in the middle. (Hustler Multimedia/Sam El-Shammaa)
Tattoos of Vanderbilt: The stories behind the ink
From impulsive doodles to deeply personal symbols, Vanderbilt students share the stories etched into their skin.
By Daniela Aguilar and Jacqueline Welsh • Feb 2, 2025
Castleman pairs her guitar-playing with flawlessly raw vocals, as photographed on Jan. 25, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Naomi Alvarado)
Cecilia Castleman’s debut album made me cry at The Blue Room
By Naomi Alvarado, Staff Writer and Photographer • Feb 2, 2025
The Deltamen band members performing at the VUCSSA Mid-Autumn festival celebration night, as photographed on Oct. 5, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Chelsea Li) 
The joy and resilience of music: An interview with The Deltamen
By Michael Carroll, Staff Writer • Jan 31, 2025
Staffers clink their array of drinks to celebrate Postino’s opening, as photographed on Nov. 18, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Abbie Bobeck)
Postino: Cozy eats and good drinks
By Rhea Patney, Brina Ratangee, Alison Winters, Aiden Rutman, Abbie Bobeck and Kate Connell • Jan 29, 2025
SPORTS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Seventeen European starlings gather on a telephone wire, as captured on Jan. 23, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Royce Yang)
Students walk into Hobbs Hall, as photographed on Nov. 20, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Izabela Bisiak)
Katie Gavin smiles affectionately at her audience at The Blue Room, as photographed on Dec. 8, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Abbie Bobeck)
OPINION
Graphic depicting online creators doing their crafts, with elements of social media — such as various reactionary emojis — in the foreground. (Hustler Multimedia/ Sam El-Shammaa)
ALBU: Stop doomscrolling and create
By George Albu, Deputy Opinion Editor • Feb 2, 2025
A graphic depicting a person sitting on the ground, disgruntled, with four shadows. Each shadow performs a different activity. (Hustler Mutimedia/Ram Martinez)
SHANG: Vanderbilt can help students successfully have an identity crisis
By Alysia Shang, Staff Writer • Feb 2, 2025
A graphic depicting a person standing near a voting booth with their head in their hands, frustrated. A sign in the background says "your vote matters." (Hustler Multimedia/Lily Martinez)
PELLETIER: I didn’t vote in the 2024 Election
By Madelyn Pelletier, Staffer-in-training • Jan 30, 2025
A gasoline-powered Starcraft Allstar (Ford E-450) VandyRide shuttle parked at VUPD headquarters, as captured on Oct. 9, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Royce Yang)
HUANG: VandyRide’s Detour: Stranding students in the dark
By Ella Huang, Staff Writer • Jan 28, 2025
Graphic depicting a lecture hall filled with students speaking to one another. One student daydreams in the top row.(Hustler Multimedia/Matthew Ye)
PRICE: It is time to abandon the lecture
By Peyton Price, Staff Writer • Jan 27, 2025
Vanderbilt's student section cheers on the men's basketball team, as photographed on Jan. 26, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Alondra Moya)
CAMPBELL: Magic is in the air, don’t let it disappear
By Connor Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • Jan 27, 2025
TRENDING
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Skyscrapers stand behind the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in the South of Broadway district of downtown Nashville, as photographed on Sept. 1, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Royce Yang)

Vanderbilt community reflects on 2024 election results, Nashville votes 60% in favor of Democratic Party

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Mark Byington speaks at the Huber Center's dedication, as photographed on Jan. 24. 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Ashley Hofflander)

Administration: Vanderbilt dedicates brand-new basketball facility, Huber Center

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The Vanderbilt student section cheers for its team during its game against Kentucky, as photographed on Jan. 26, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Alondra Moya)

Men’s Basketball: SEC fines Vanderbilt University $500,000 for Jan. 25 court storming

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Jaylen Carey celebrates a win against No. 6 Tennessee, as photographed on Jan. 19, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Connor Campbell)

BREAKING: Vanderbilt Men's Basketball ranked in AP Poll for the first time since 2015

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A view of Midtown Nashville basking in the sun, as photographed on Nov. 18, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Royce Yang)

Vanderbilt community reacts to Antioch High School shooting

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Graphic depicting a lecture hall filled with students speaking to one another. One student daydreams in the top row.(Hustler Multimedia/Matthew Ye)

PRICE: It is time to abandon the lecture

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Jaylen Carey celebrates a dunk against Kentucky, as photographed on Jan. 25, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Alondra Moya)

Men's Basketball: Vanderbilt takes down No. 9 Kentucky at home, students storm the court

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From left to right, Jorie Fawcett, Alison Winters, Chancellor Diermeier, Rhea Patney, Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu and Swarada Kulkarni, as photographed on Jan. 24, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Damon Maida)

Debrief with Diermeier: Civil discourse, campus safety, federal administrative changes and more

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Black-and-white photograph of the Vanderbilt University Hospital Critical Care Tower, as photographed on Sept. 7, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

VUMC removes DEI from all websites, social media; SCSJI changes to SCBC

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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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