VU History: From Vanderbilt to the New York Times: A Conversation with Neil Vigdor

Vigdor (’99) graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and English.

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By Jaylan Sims, Podcasts Editor

Dec 2, 2024

In this episode of VU History, host Jaylan Sims interviews Neil Vigdor (B.A. ‘99), a VSC Hall of Famer and former editor-in-chief of The Hustler, now a political reporter for the New York Times. They discuss the media’s role in shaping political narratives, the challenges of covering a polarized landscape and his experiences on the campaign trail.

About the Contributor

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 jaylan.a.sims@vanderbilt.edu

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