Editors’ Coffee Bracket: How does coffee on campus stack up?
Rachel Friedman and Emily Gonçalves
September 29, 2019
Coffee stops are both a significant and frequent component of both of our daily lives. Given the sheer quantity of coffee consumed between us, we consider ourselves to be coffee experts, especially in regard to available options on Vanderbilt’s campus. To share our knowledge with you, we have compiled a br...
Commodore Careers: From Southwest Airlines to the FBI
Heream Yang, Staff Writer
September 29, 2019
In this series, The Hustler is rounding up stories from some of Vanderbilt students’ most interesting, impressive and creative summer internships. This past summer, Vanderbilt senior Erin Hatch secured a coveted position as a Change Leadership Intern at Southwest Airlines, but that was just the be...
VH New Music Fridays: Temples, Carly Pearce and more
Alexa Bussmann, Staff Writer
September 27, 2019
The Hustler Life staff reviews this week’s new releases
Sofar Sounds: Nashville’s worst kept secret
Susanna Harpold and Nick Whelan
September 26, 2019
When we first heard of Sofar Sounds, it was as if we were learning of a secret society. Hushed whispers described cheap concerts in beautiful locations, but with one catch: both the artist and the venue are secret when you buy your ticket. The idea of a house concert is nothing new, but these secret s...
Playlist Preview: Lights on the Lawn
Andy Carr
September 25, 2019
Vanderbilt Interfraternity Council's annual concert benefiting the Mary Parrish Center, Lights on the Lawn, will be headlined by pop/hip-hop artist Quinn XCII on Friday, Sept. 27. The young artist, born Mikael Temrowski, grew up in Detroit before attending Michigan State University where he took an intere...
Hannah, Alexa and Joe: Cafe Ma’kai review
Alexa Bussmann, Staff Writer
September 25, 2019
Friends and fellow coffee fanatics Hannah and Alexa review Nashville’s new and lesser-known coffee shops in their column “Hannah, Alexa and Joe.” Alexa writes, and Hannah is behind the camera. Check back each Tuesday to find your new favorite cup of joe! Cafe Ma’kai is easy to miss – located in a sma...
Christian French talks Toltec wisdom, cooking and his newest EP
Hana Batt and Krista Panageas
September 22, 2019
By 7 p.m. on Sept. 21, a line of young Christian French fans stretched down Cannery Row, eager to see the alt-pop singer perform at The High Watt. The night’s show was sold out, packing the intimate venue wall to wall with good vibes. Two hours earlier, we walked into the urban barroom to meet Fren...
What is the best muffin on campus?
September 22, 2019
Deliciously soft and fluffy, muffins are one of the best breakfast options on campus when you’re rushing to lecture but are craving something sweet. As a devoted pastry fan, I believe that a quality muffin can cure any bad day (a muffin a day keeps the doctor away, right?) Here at Vanderbilt, we’re luc...
Harvest season begins at Cheekwood with yet another Pumpkin House
Andrew Kolondra, Staff Writer
September 21, 2019
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens is known throughout the state of Tennessee for its yearly line-up of signature seasonal festivals, one for each of the four seasons. As temperatures (hopefully) start to drop and the leaves begin to change, it can only mean one thing: it’s time for the autumn festival, Ch...
VH New Music Fridays: Lady Antebellum, Zac Brown Band and more
Alexa Bussmann, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
In VH New Music Fridays, the Life staff covers this week’s new music releases, from pop to country to alternative. Hip Hop: Brendan Sawyer “Best Life,” Danny Brown Danny Brown is two for two in singles for his upcoming album “uknowhatimsaying¿” Q-tip's production holds the trademark sampling that Danny’s last single lacked, but the Detroit rapper’s lyricism is as on point as ever. At only two and a half minutes, “Best Life” is short and sweet, getti...
Tiny Dorm Concerts: Chris Ruediger
Brendan Sawyer, Deputy Life Editor
September 20, 2019
Kicking off this year’s season of Tiny Dorm Concerts is student/singer-songwriter Chris Ruediger, a junior at Vanderbilt. Chris specializes in country music and, like many in his genre, he believes in the storytelling nature of songs and how much fun you can have singing them. Chris, along with hi...
The 3 must-visit shops for thrifting in Nashville
Charlotte Edmunds and Maggie Victory
September 17, 2019
It goes without saying that Nashville has a special kind of "look" when it comes to fashion. The signature 'fit: plaid button downs, cowboy boots, curled hair and maybe even a bridal sash or two. While there is certainly a time and place for our killer country boots (i.e. tailgate season), Nashville's...
Vanderbilt upsets Missouri on homecoming weekend
October 19, 2019
Five-star Commodores defeat LSU on Senior Night
October 19, 2019
Azari scores two, Eberts opens her account in decisive victory to bring Vanderbilt to fifth place in the SEC.
Opinion: Vanderbilt needs to stop price gouging
October 18, 2019
VH New Music Fridays: Blake Shelton, Rex Orange County and more
October 18, 2019
Bigger than Baseball: Michigan, Vanderbilt and Negro League Baseball Museum to honor David Williams
October 18, 2019
Head Coaches Tim Corbin and Erik Bakich team up with the Negro League Baseball Museum to pay tribute to the late David Williams.
Vanderbilt’s defense hopes to handle Kelly Bryant and the Missouri offense
October 17, 2019
Vanderbilt has had its struggles with dual-threat quarterbacks in the past, and Kelly Bryant will put the Commodore defense to the ultimate test Saturday.
