What to Expect: Global Warming The Musical
Shun Ahmed, Staff Writer
October 10, 2019
What is global warming? To some, it may be the imminent doom of the world, but to junior Foster Swartz it’s developed into something much more fantastical: a murderous beach spirit set out to ruin his show. “Global Warming: The Musical,” written, composed and directed entirely by Swartz, debuts this...
Breakaway Music Festival: What to Expect
Maggie Victory
October 10, 2019
Prime Social Group, a college-market festival promotion company, is bringing their second iteration of Breakaway Music Festival in Nashville to Fair Park this weekend. The festival promises to deliver hip-hop and EDM hits with notable headliners including Future, Lil Baby and Kaskade. Beyond these ac...
Your Guide to Nashville’s 40th Annual Oktoberfest
October 10, 2019
What better way to finally celebrate the start of fall than with pretzels and bratwurst in downtown Nashville? Oktoberfest, a tradition that began in 1810, will be celebrated this weekend in Germantown on North and South Jefferson Street beginning Thursday evening, Oct. 10, and run until Oct. 13. ...
Madame President: Vanderbilt Edition
October 9, 2019
When looking for strong female leaders, one does not have to stray far from Vanderbilt’s campus. Teeming with umbrella organizations led by female presidents, it goes without saying that there is significant merit, passion and ability behind our women in power. According to Anchor Link’s directory, a...
Hannah, Alexa and Joe: Sump Coffee review
Alexa Bussmann, Staff Writer
October 8, 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! Everyone knows about Pastaria— the Italian resta...
@nosh_ville: The people behind your Insta food feed
Charlotte Edmunds and Margaret Victory
October 7, 2019
For juniors Julia Weiss and Jess Hart, “Insta eats first” is more than a saying-- it’s a lifestyle. With their Instagram flaunting an impressive portfolio of amazing dishes, this duo illustrates that Nashville can be recognized as more than just Music City. It’s no secret that campus dining op...
EDITOR’S MIX: Multimedia Director Emily Gonçalves
Emily Gonçalves, Multimedia Director
October 6, 2019
Check out Multimedia Director’s “EmmyG’s Prime” playlist, featuring artists such as Jay-Z, Juanes, Rihanna, and António Zambujo.
Aryeh’s Kitchen: Kosher food truck and cornerstone of Jewish life
Andrew Kolondra Jr. and Christine Moser
October 6, 2019
With the new campus dining limitations this year, the student body has been forced to adapt in the face of adversity and take a closer look at the dining options present around Vanderbilt. As a result, a once-overlooked UFO-looking structure parked between Rand and Branscomb has now become one of those cov...
VH New Music Fridays: Travis Scott, Dan + Shay and more
Alexa Bussmann, Staff Writer
October 5, 2019
In VH New Music Fridays, the Life staff covers this week’s new music releases, from pop to country to alternative. Hip Hop: Eva Pace “HIGHEST IN THE ROOM” Travis Scott It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. After months of sneak-peeks to Travis Scott’s latest single, which was first teased in a Kylie Cosmetics promo video in April, the latest addition to the rappers repertoire has finally hit the market. In truth, “HIGHEST IN THE ROOM” maintains a sound that is very similar to what we...
The Black Keys bring “Just A Little Heat” to Nashville
Andrei Olaru
October 4, 2019
After nine studio albums, ten top 20 hits and more than a decade and a half of songwriting, The Black Keys in 2019 could easily be mistaken as aging rockers suffering from some well-earned fatigue. Their Oct. 1 concert in Bridgestone Arena rejected these assumptions, which highlighted the band’s charac...
Lizzo sells out the Ryman Auditorium for her “Cuz I Love You Too” tour
October 2, 2019
A packed Ryman Auditorium was electrified Monday evening, Sept. 30, in anticipation of rap and R&B sensation Lizzo’s Nashville performance of her album “Cuz I Love You Too.” The Ryman provided a poetic backdrop for the concert, with Lizzo fans sitting in church-style pews and the balcony preparing...
David Rodgers: Finding “Doorways” to creativity
Ashley Monteiro
September 30, 2019
Sometimes a few notes, a simple melody or even just listening to the radio is all it takes to spark a lifelong musical and creative journey. That was the case for David Rodgers, musical composer and classical/jazz pianist who has recently made a splash in the music community for his improvisation and mixin...
November 22, 2019
What’s going on in our brains as we shop for Black Friday and the holidays
Breaking down Jerry Stackhouse’s new and improved Vanderbilt offense
November 21, 2019
It's only been four games, but Vanderbilt's new head coach is showing his NBA influence on the offensive side of the ball.
Three Matchups to Watch: Vanderbilt vs. ETSU
November 21, 2019
Vanderbilt faces East Tennessee State Nov. 23 at 2:30 p.m.
Q&A with Former Vice President Al Gore
November 21, 2019
Vice President Al Gore presents ‘24 Hours of Reality’ climate crisis keynote Nov. 20 in partnership with the Chancellor's Lecture Series
Hidden gem study spots on and off campus
November 20, 2019
Buttrick's basement, Cafe Coco and Cohen Memorial Hall are just some of the spots worth a visit during this finals season
Vanderbilt prevails over Austin Peay in foul-filled showdown
November 20, 2019
Nesmith leads the way again as Commodores use second-half run to down the Governors.
