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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
Interested in joining The Hustler? Fill out our interest form here.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
Interested in joining The Hustler? Fill out our interest form here.
NEWS
A sign for the Wond’ry inside the Engineering and Science Building, as photographed on Jan. 19, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Alice Tang)
Wond’ry moves into School of Engineering, 10 staff members laid off
Executive Director David Owens cited a desire for curricular programming and extended focus on innovation as reasons for transition.
By Rhea Patney, Senior Adviser • Jun 23, 2025
Students sit outside of Rand Hall, as photographed on April 9, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Abbie Bobeck)
A look into over $2M in annual student organization funding
By Alison Winters and Brina Ratangee • Jun 4, 2025
Hustler Wrapped 2024-25
Hustler Wrapped 2024-25
By Aiden Rutman, Alison Winters, Barrie Barto, Brina Ratangee, Daniela Aguilar, Jorie Fawcett, Rhea Patney, Tasfia Alam, Jacob Stoebner, Abby Hoelscher, Alessandra Salvini, Faiza Islam, George Albu, Harmony Wang, Isabella Bautista, Jo Anderson, Miguel Beristain, Olivia Noell, Ophelia Lu, Savannah Walske, Urmika Nandwani, Brooke Hudacek, Kristina Trojak, Lexie Perez, Lily Martinez, Alexander Cheng and Katherine Oung • Jun 1, 2025
Skyscrapers and historical buildings line the riverfront in downtown Nashville, captured on Sept. 1, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Royce Yang)
Spring 2025 Vanderbilt Poll shows bipartisan opposition to federal funding cuts
By Jacob Stoebner, Editor-in-Chief • Jun 1, 2025
RECENT STORIES
The album cover for “Virgin” by Lorde. (Photo courtesy of Universal Music New Zealand)
Lorde makes her long-awaited return to music with ‘Virgin’
Lorde released her fourth studio album, her first album release in four years.
By Alex Brodeur, Deputy Life Editor • Jul 8, 2025
Vanderbilt Program for LGBTQ Health lays off 5 staff members, Trans Buddy Program halted
By Rhea Patney, Senior Advisor • Jul 8, 2025
Women’s Basketball: Mikayla Blakes and Team USA shine at FIBA Women’s AmeriCup
By David Hernandez, Deputy Sports Editor • Jul 8, 2025
Baseball: Vanderbilt hires Jason Esposito as assistant coach
By Grace Hall, Deputy Sports Editor • Jul 7, 2025
Madden Shelley: Championing success through supporting others and teaching
By Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Senior Staff Writer • Jul 6, 2025
LIFE
Graphic depicting three students listening to music through their headphones. (Hustler Multimedia/Zarrin Zahid)
The music that brightens up our summers: The Hustler staff’s picks
From Bruce Springsteen to Lady Gaga, members of The Hustler staff share the soundtracks to their summers.
By Alex Brodeur, Chloe Kim, Chloe Whalen, Claire Andrews, Hailey Weiner, Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Salma Elhandaoui, Savannah Rangel, Skyelor DeLoach and Tristan Rutman • May 15, 2025
The album cover for “D R E A M S I C L E” by Maren Morris. (Photo courtesy of Columbia Records)
Maren Morris presents a dreamscape on fourth studio album ‘D R E A M S I C L E’
By Alex Brodeur, Deputy Life Editor • May 15, 2025
People partaking in different volunteer opportunities. (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez)
Guide to Nashville volunteer opportunities
By Grace Asness and TaMyra Johnson • May 7, 2025
Graphic depicting people reading on an outdoor lawn. (Hustler Multimedia/Isabelle Merlin)
The Hustler’s summer reading list for life after finals
By Barrie Barto, Corey Lochan, Grace Asness, Kristina Trojak, Pragya Shah and Skyelor DeLoach • May 6, 2025
SPORTS
PHOTOGRAPHY
James Bay smiles as he performs at Brooklyn Bowl, as photographed on April 24, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Abbie Bobeck)
Daniel Seavey smiles at the crowd between songs, as photographed on April 19, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Shayna Kar)
Mina Walker and Kelley Dugan perform at The East Room, as photographed on April 14, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Jo Anderson)
OPINION
Graphic depicting a WeGo bus traveling through Nashville. (Senior Staffer, Lexie Perez)
CARROLL: Vanderbilt students should give public transportation more consideration in their daily travels
By Michael Carroll, Deputy Life Editor • May 31, 2025
Graphic depicting an individual completing their advance directive as thoughts of potential healthcare scenarios loom. (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez)
RATANGEE: It’s never too early to complete an advance directive
By Brina Ratangee, Former News Editor • May 31, 2025
A Venn diagram depicts the concept of "ikigai." (Photo courtesy of Héctor Garcia)
PRICE: How to make the right career choice
By Peyton Price, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025
Graphic depicting discouraged students standing by as a figure takes a sledgehammer to a brick wall labeled to appear as a job application. (Hustler Staff/Jorie Fawcett)
TADROSS: I lost my federal government internship. What’s next for America?
By Veronica Tadross, Former Senior Staffer • May 6, 2025
Kirkland Hall at sunset, as photographed on Sept. 22, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Alondra Moya)
LETTER FROM THE EDITORS: Vanderbilt, stop playing both sides
By Tasfia Alam, Barrie Barto, Jorie Fawcett, Rhea Patney, Brina Ratangee and Alison Winters • May 6, 2025
TRENDING
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A view of Midtown Nashville basking in the sun, as captured on November 18, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Royce Yang)

Vanderbilt announces 40-acre campus expansion in Midtown Nashville

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Khamil Pierre dribbles around an Oregon defender in the NCAA Tournament, as photographed on March 21, 2025. (Connor Campbell)

BREAKING: Khamil Pierre no longer a member of Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball

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VUMC sign and map with the hospital in the background, as photographed on Feb. 23, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)

Vanderbilt Program for LGBTQ Health lays off 5 staff members, Trans Buddy Program halted

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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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A sign for the Wond’ry inside the Engineering and Science Building, as photographed on Jan. 19, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Alice Tang)

Wond’ry moves into School of Engineering, 10 staff members laid off

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Vanderbilt players cheer for their team from the dugout, as photographed on March 20, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Meagan To)

Baseball: Vanderbilt hires Jason Esposito as assistant coach

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Vanderbilt Women’s Varsity 8+ boat races at the ACRA National Championships. (Photo courtesy of Sarina Samuel)

Vanderbilt Women’s Rowing wins back-to-back gold medals at the American Collegiate Rowing Association National Championships

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Peabody Lawn in the fall, as photographed on Nov. 25, 2024 (Hustler Multimedia/Alessandra Salvini).

VUIT discontinues alumni email services, starts undergraduate email migration to Microsoft

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Graphic depicting people in and around a lake with mountains in the background. (Hustler Multimedia/Nate Morrin)

Dive into Nashville’s greatest swimming holes

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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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