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The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler

The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler

The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler

The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
West End Tower stands in sunlight, seen through a partially open window from Stevenson Center Building 6, as photographed Oct. 19, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
Inside West End Tower, Vanderbilt’s hidden hotel
How is the most prominent building on campus a mystery to the entire community? Here’s what you need to know.
By Simon Fox, Staff Writer • May 14, 2026
Contestants stand together holding bouquets at the conclusion of the 2026 Miss Old Gold and Black Scholarship Pageant, as photographed April 19, 2026. (Courtesy of Eastsidaeye)
Inside Vanderbilt’s 2026 Miss Old Gold and Black Pageant, where Black women turn scholarship, service and survival into legacy
Hosted by the Kappa Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, the pageant challenged contestants to transform personal experiences with healthcare inequity into performance-based advocacy.
By Angel Akpovi, Staff Writer • May 30, 2026
Photo depicting the Rites of Spring stage on Alumni Lawn with event logo visible on screen, as photographed April 18, 2026. (Hustler Multimedia/Adriana Tan)
Rites of Spring returns to Vanderbilt
By Marques Watson, Deputy Life Editor • Apr 22, 2026
The cover art for “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love” by Olivia Rodrigo. (Photo courtesy of Geffen Records)
Olivia Rodrigo contrasts a life of being ‘so in love’ yet ‘pretty sad’ on her new album
Rodrigo’s third album, released June 12, impressively contrasts a singular relationship’s love and heartbreak in just under an hour.
By Alex Brodeur, Life Editor • Jun 16, 2026
The cover art for “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love” by Olivia Rodrigo. (Photo courtesy of Geffen Records)
Olivia Rodrigo contrasts a life of being ‘so in love’ yet ‘pretty sad’ on her new album
Rodrigo’s third album, released June 12, impressively contrasts a singular relationship’s love and heartbreak in just under an hour.
By Alex Brodeur, Life Editor • Jun 16, 2026
Graphic depicting an array of salad-style “slop” bowls varying with different toppings. (Hustler Multimedia/Lily Rimm)
The art of “slop” bowls: Ranking Nashville’s best bowls
Fast-casual “slop bowls” have gained increasing popularity among students, with the local spots of Greenery, Cava, Chopt and Chipotle, along with Vanderbilt campus dining culture, making clear that the prioritization of convenience and customization is on the rise.
By Lily Rimm, Staff Writer • May 8, 2026
ART
Photo of Lauren Gregory’s 2024 piece “Unicorn in Captivity.” (Hustler Multimedia/Millie Reich)
‘In Her Place’: Female artists fill the Frist for its 25th anniversary
From sculpture and textile installation to watercolors and charcoal drawings, works from 28 Nashville-based female artists are on display at The Frist Art Museum until April 26.
By Millie Reich, Staffer-In-Training • Mar 5, 2026
A graphic depicting duplicates of the same hoodie and leggings. (Hustler Multimedia/Isabelle Merlin)
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s fashion is trending, and Gen Z can learn a lot from it
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s trending ’90s style can teach us about the importance of individuality in fashion.
By Kirsten Lane, Fashion Correspondent • Mar 15, 2026