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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.
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By Jaylan Sims, Deputy Podcasts Drector
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In this special edition of VU History, ESPN journalist, MLB Insider and Vanderbilt alumnus Robert “Buster” Olney (BA’88) talks with VU History Host Jaylan Sims about getting his start in sports journalism, landing a job at the New York Times and breaking into the industry.

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Jaylan Sims, Podcasts Editor
Jaylan Sims ('26) is from Chattanooga, Tenn., majoring in communication studies and communication of science and technology with a minor in Jewish studies in the College of Arts & Science.  When not working for The Hustler, you can catch Jaylan aimlessly roaming around campus. He can be reached at [email protected]
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