The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
Stay up to date with Vanderbilt Football's bowl game and the transfer portal news!
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
Stay up to date with Vanderbilt Football's bowl game and the transfer portal news!
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
Stay up to date with Vanderbilt Football's bowl game and the transfer portal news!
NEWS
Peabody Lawn in the fall, as photographed on Nov. 20, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Izabela Bisiak)
‘Take it global’: Q&A with reappointed Dean of Peabody College Camilla Benbow
Benbow discussed her role as dean and her vision for Peabody College with the rise of artificial intelligence and Vanderbilt expansion.
By Alessandra Salvini, Staff Writer • Nov 25, 2024
The Justice A. A. Birch Building, as photographed on Nov. 20, 2024. (Hustler Staff/Jacob Stoebner)
Two Kirkland protesters plead guilty to assault charges, placed on probation
By Jorie Fawcett and Jacob Stoebner • Nov 25, 2024
The audience watches B.J. Novak and Jon Meacham engage in conversation, as photographed on Nov. 21, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Tasfia Alam)
Vanderbilt Programming Board hosts B.J. Novak for a discussion of his work on ‘The Office’
By Lexi Abrams and Tasfia Alam • Nov 25, 2024
Alice Randall delivers talk in Central Library Community Room, as photographed on Nov. 20, 2024. (Hustler Staff/Brina Ratangee)
‘An act of restoration’: Alice Randall speaks about new book rewriting the narrative of country music
By Brina Ratangee, Editorial Director • Nov 25, 2024
RECENT STORIES
Students walk into Hobbs Hall, as photographed on Nov. 20, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Izabela Bisiak)
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: A jolly good finale
Students and staff work to better both emotional and academic well-being at the end of the fall semester.
By Abby Hoelscher, Photography Editor • 19 minutes ago
Jingle all the way to checkout: A review of Trader Joe’s seasonal holiday items
By Maci Cohen and Grace Asness • 52 minutes ago
Taste of Nashville restaurants, ranked
By Emily Park, Charlie Pagan and Arabella Chen • 55 minutes ago
Memorial Minutes: Exceeding expectations
By Henry Oelhafen, Deputy Sports Editor • 8 hours ago
Langston Patterson: The power of brotherhood
By Ashleigh Provoost, Sports Copy Editor • 10 hours ago
LIFE
Merchandise booth with concert poster, as photographed on Oct. 27, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Jocelyn Ni)
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ and the elements of its lasting legacy
Beloved and timeless childhood series “Avatar: The Last Airbender” continues to charm us today, especially in a recent live-in-concert show at TPAC.
By Jocelyn Ni, Staff Writer and Photographer • Dec 10, 2024
Moana holding an oar while in the ocean. (Courtesy of Disney Movies)
Can Disney go ‘beyond?’ ‘Moana 2’ meets but does not exceed expectations
By Elena Parisi, Staff Writer • Dec 9, 2024
Graphic depicting a record player with Christmas decorations and paraphernalia. (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez)
Getting in the holiday spirit: 15 songs you need in your Christmas playlist this year
By Lauren Espinosa and Kirsten Lane • Dec 9, 2024
A graphic of three formally dressed individuals standing right next to one another, all dressed in holiday-themed colors, with snowflakes in the background. (Hustler Multimedia/Jorie Fawcett)
Formal in the freeze: How to dress to impress this holiday season
By George Albu, Staff Writer and Photographer  • Dec 9, 2024
SPORTS
PHOTOGRAPHY
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)
Vitality members conclude their showcase with smiles, as photographed on Nov. 20, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Urmika Nandwani)
OPINION
Graphic depicting a person running in front of a person on a scooter. They both move across from a building. (Hustler Multimedia/Vince Lin)
WEINER: We need to end our unethical scooter riding
By Hailey Weiner, Staff Writer • Dec 10, 2024
Graphic depicting a gavel shattering a metal chain, with the scales of justice in the background. (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez)
GUEST EDITORIAL: Vanderbilt let my sexual abuser off the hook
By Juneau, Guest Writer • Dec 8, 2024
A pride flag hangs by a church's staircase in Hillsboro Village, as photographed on Feb. 24, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
GUEST EDITORIAL: Leave the Vanderbubble, we need collective action now more than ever
By Jessica Wang and Amy Leipziger • Dec 3, 2024
A college admissions letter is pictured on a football field graphic. Both of these graphics lie on a background featuring a packed student section at a Vanderbilt football game. (Hustler Multimedia/Jorie Fawcett)
GITTERMAN: The ‘Dores came to play, and so will Vanderbilt applicants
By Claire Gitterman, Staffer-in-Training • Nov 20, 2024
TRENDING
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Accepted students pour into the Student Life Center's patio after listening to academic advising sessions, as photographed on April 15, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

First-year class racial diversity drops 21% following affirmative action ban

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Vanderbilt players celebrate a win over Virginia Tech, as photographed on Aug. 31, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

BREAKING: Vanderbilt Football selected for Birmingham Bowl, set to play Georgia Tech

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25th ave parking lot entrance

UPDATED: Student's body found outside 25th Avenue Parking Garage

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Billy Gibbons and Elwood Francis play side by side, as captured on Nov 18, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Chloe Pryor)

IN PHOTOS: ZZ Top energized the Ryman Auditorium on ‘The Elevation Tour’

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Daryl Hall on the guitar, singing out to the packed Ryman Auditorium, as photographed on Nov. 19, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Harmony Wang)

IN PHOTOS: Bringing it back to the ’70s and ’80s: Daryl Hall and Howard Jones perform at the Ryman

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Langston Patterson makes a tackle, as photographed on Nov. 9, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

SEC Power Rankings Week 14: Bowl projections

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ACLU President Deborah Archer speaks to the audience in the Flynn Auditorium, as photographed on Oct. 22, 2024. (Hustler Staff/Alison Winters)

Dialogue Vanderbilt hosts ACLU President Deborah Archer for First Amendment rights discussion

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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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The sun sets over Alumni Lawn, as photographed on Oct. 17, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Alondra Moya)

‘Love and boundless compassion’: Vanderbilt community remembers senior Adam Nimaga

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SEC Shorts' King Vanderbilt struts out of the player entrance with Mr. C. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

SEC Shorts: Bringing swagger to Vanderbilt Football

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