The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
Jaylen Carey doesn't like orange and neither do we. Vanderbilt Basketball is 2–0 over Tennesee. Read more here.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
Jaylen Carey doesn't like orange and neither do we. Vanderbilt Basketball is 2–0 over Tennesee. Read more here.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
Jaylen Carey doesn't like orange and neither do we. Vanderbilt Basketball is 2–0 over Tennesee. Read more here.
NEWS
Former NBA player Rex Chapman speaks about his basketball journey amidst struggles with addiction and mental health, as photographed on Jan. 16, 2025. (Hustler Staff/Rhea Patney)
Vanderbilt Sports and Society Initiative hosts former NBA player Rex Chapman
Chapman spoke about the highs and lows of his life including his rise to the NBA, his struggles with addiction and finding a new purpose in life.
By Grace Hall and Rhea Patney • Jan 21, 2025
Vanderbilt fans storm the court, as photographed on Jan. 18, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Chloe Pryor
Men’s Basketball: Vanderbilt University fined $250,000 for Jan. 18 court storming
By Grace Hall, Deputy Sports Editor • Jan 20, 2025
The Los Angeles city skyline, as photographed on Nov. 12, 2023. (Hustler Staff/Brina Ratangee)
‘Completely devastating’: Students express concern over Los Angeles wildfires
By Brina Ratangee, Editorial Director • Jan 20, 2025
Carmichael Café, as photographed on Aug. 27, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Sean Onamade)
Campus Dining introduces hour and menu changes for spring 2025
By Jenny Yang, Staff Writer • Jan 19, 2025
RECENT STORIES
Vanderbilt players huddle together against Arkansas, as photographed on Jan. 23, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Emily Park)
Women’s Basketball: Vanderbilt breaks school record, beats Arkansas 101-60
Mikayla Blakes and Khamil Pierre led Vanderbilt to a school-record breaking sixth 100-point game of the season.
By Vincent Xu, Deputy Sports Editor • 10 hours ago
IN PHOTOS: Magic City Hippies make psych-pop feel like ‘Therapy’
By Claire Andrews, Staff Writer • 12 hours ago
You will be writing ‘Letters’ back home after you see VOB’s rendition of ‘Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812’
By George Albu, Staff Writer and Photographer • 16 hours ago
Vanderbilt community reflects on 2024 election results, Nashville votes 60% in favor of Democratic Party
By Ben Arthur, Scarlett Mickel and Jacob Stoebner • Jan 22, 2025
PODCAST: Orange is the new Black and Gold
By Aiden Rutman and Jonah Barbin • Jan 22, 2025
LIFE
Graphic depicting various styles, accessories and brands.
A guide to finding your personal style
With some self-reflection, inspiration and experimenting, you can build a wardrobe that reflects your inner self.
By Sarah Parish, Staff Writer • Jan 20, 2025
'Little Bites of Wellness' podcast cover photo with two apples, an anchor and colorful words. (Hustler Multmedia/Semmie Lee)
Little Bites of Wellness: Can comfort food be healthy?
By Jessica Lai and Semmie Lee • Jan 18, 2025
The entryway artwork for the “Journey through Japan: Myths to Manga” exhibition, displaying an illustrated mountain, tree, stars, road signs and a whirling breeze symbolizing the exhibit’s four thematic sections — the sky, sea, forest and city — as photographed on Dec. 22, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Jocelyn Ni)
Take a ‘Journey through Japan’ and its art over the centuries at the Frist Art Museum
By Jocelyn Ni, Staff Writer and Photographer • Jan 15, 2025
Graphic depicting a variety of mocktails in several glasses. (Hustler Multimedia/Sam El-Shammaa)
Brrr-y beverages without buzz: The Hustler’s guide to winter mocktails 
By George Albu, Staff Writer & Photographer • Jan 14, 2025
SPORTS
PHOTOGRAPHY
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)
A bend in the Tennessee River viewed from Snooper's Rock and covered in fiery-colored trees, as photographed on Nov. 28, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Jocelyn Ni)
OPINION
A graphic depicting a person holding a flask, surrounded by a mask, gloves and lab goggles. (Hustler Multimedia/Sam El-Shammaa)
PORTER: I quit pre-med because I don’t like wearing gloves
By Briley Porter, Opinion Copy Editor • Jan 21, 2025
Graphic depicting students milling about on a college campus riddled with germs. (Hustler Multimedia/Pearl Zhang)
MADDEN: College is contagious
By Arden Madden, Staff Writer • Jan 21, 2025
A graphic depicting the word “Respect” written in large letters, surrounded by a dynamic colorful background. (Hustler Multimedia/Sam El-Shammaa)
SHEAR: Gen Z needs a lesson in etiquette
By Henry Shear, Staff Writer • Jan 21, 2025
Graphic depicting a person with a computer monitor instead of a head. The monitor displays an error message that reads “AI Content Redacted.” Wires surround the individual. (Hustler Staff/Daniel Sak)
SAK: Stop personifying AI
By Daniel Sak, Senior Staff Writer • Jan 21, 2025
A graphic depicting a violin, its bow, a flute and a french horn inside a bubble. (Hustler Multimedia/Zarrin Zahid)
HUANG: Beyond the Blair bubble
By Ella Huang, Staffer-in-Training • Jan 20, 2025
TRENDING
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A graphic depicting four people walking in a crosswalk. The crosswalk is riddled with holes, traffic cones and caution signs. (Hustler Multimedia/Pearl Zhang)

TANG: Nashville’s lack of third spaces is harming its students

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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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Peabody Lawn and trees in the fall, as photographed on Nov. 20, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Izabela Bisiak)

Fall 2024 Vanderbilt Poll finds increased support for MAGA sentiment and state officials

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Alyssa Lokits in cap and gown on Commencement Day, as photographed on May 12, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Abby Lokits)

‘A ray of light’: Vanderbilt community remembers alumna Alyssa Lokits

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Hanna Pinang stands by a Christmas tree following her acceptance to Vanderbilt, as photographed on Dec. 17, 2024. (Courtesy of Hanna Pinang)

‘Surreal and unreal’: Class of 2029 early decision applicants react to acceptances

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Vanderbilt's offensive line huddles up. (Hustler Multimieda/Lexie Perez)

Vanderbilt Football transfer portal tracker

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Graphic depicting a person scanning their identification card onto a card reader. The card reader displays a red and a green light. Next to the reader is a large lock. (Hustler Multimedia/Sam El-Shammaa)

NAVA: Vanderbilt should unlock its doors

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Chris Manon swats a block to help Vanderbilt beat No. 6 Tennessee on Jan. 18, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Connor Campbell)

Men’s Basketball: Four quick thoughts from Vanderbilt’s upset over No. 6 Tennessee

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Tyler Tanner throws down a putback dunk, as photographed on Nov. 13, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Savannah Walske)

Film Room: The freshman phenom

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A group of students pose for a group photo in the snowfall, as photographed on Jan. 10, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

Freezing fun: Snow day in Vandyland

PODCASTS