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The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University.
Live Updates: BDS Kirkland sit-in and ongoing protests.
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Student protestors occupying Kirkland Hall, as photographed on Mar 26, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt Divest Coalition)

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Eli Motycka, a Nashville Scene reporter gets arrested by VUPD on Vanderbilt Campus, as photographed on March 26, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Josh Rehders)

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Students protest outside Kirkland Hall for a VSG BDS amendment vote, as photographed on March 26, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Savannah Walske)

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Photograph of a group of students behind a wall promoting pro-Palestinian causes, as photographed on March 22, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

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A broken window at Kirkland Hall, as photographed on March 26, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Josh Rehders)

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier responds to Kirkland Hall sit-in, 27 students suspended

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“Divest from genocide” written in chalk on the wall in Rand, as photographed on Feb. 25, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Alison Winters)

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PODCAST: South Carolina preview, WBB resurgence and VandyBoys roster outlook mega-episode

This week on Live from West End, Bryce and Aiden discuss men’s and women’s basketball’s recent success. The two also discuss baseball for the first time with Vanderbilt’s season-opener coming up this weekend.
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Trey Thomas contemplates a play, as photographed on Feb. 8, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila)
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By Aiden Rutman and Bryce Smith
February 14, 2023

On Episode 20 of Live from West End, Sports Editor Bryce Smith and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman tackle a busy week of Vanderbilt sports. They recap men’s basketball’s massive three-game win streak and discuss women’s basketball’s important win against Arkansas. They look forward to both team’s upcoming matchups as the men gear up for a road game against South Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 14 and the women travel to Alabama on Thursday, Feb. 16. Aiden and Bryce also preview the VandyBoys’ projected roster for this season, highlighting high-impact veterans as well as highly-touted freshmen looking to make their marks. The pair ends with a discussion about Vanderbilt University dining and three questions for the week ahead.

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About the Contributors
Aiden Rutman, Senior Staff Writer
Aiden Rutman (‘25) is a student in Peabody College majoring in human and organizational development and minoring in communication studies. He formerly produced The Hustler’s sports podcast, Live from West End. In addition to writing and podcasting, Aiden is an avid New York sports fan, and he loves playing sports, spending time outdoors and trying new foods. You can reach him at [email protected].
Bryce Smith, Former Sports Editor
Bryce Smith ('23) is majoring in human and organizational development in Peabody College with a minor in business. Bryce previously wrote for SBNation before joining The Hustler. Hailing from Chicago, Bryce is a die-hard Bears and Cubs fan who is also hoping that the Bulls and Blackhawks may one day rekindle their dominance. He can be reached at [email protected].    
Nikita Rohila, Deputy Social Media Director
Nikita Rohila ('25) is from a small town in Arkansas and is majoring in psychology and medicine, health and society in the College of Arts and Science. During her free time, she enjoys roaming around the city and getting cinematic-style shots for her photography account! You can reach her at [email protected].
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