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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
Ratangee stands behind a podium on the set of Jeopardy! (Photo courtesy of Jeopardy Productions, Inc.)
Vanderbilt graduate student Brina Ratangee competes in ‘Jeopardy!’
Ratangee was a contestant on the episode that aired on April 3 and finished third with $3,916.
By Charlotte Castle, Deputy News Editor • Apr 8, 2025
A protestor holds up a sign in support of several federal programs, as photographed on April 5, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Alex Brodeur)
Community members rally together at Centennial Lawn in nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ protest
Protestors rallied together to reject policies from President Donald Trump’s administration regarding economics, human rights and immigration, among others.
By José Ruiz-Zepeda, News Beat Head • Apr 8, 2025
A person walks in front of the Department of Education building in Washington, D.C., as photographed on February 4, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Department of Education investigates Vanderbilt for alleged race-based discrimination under PhD Project
Vanderbilt is one of 45 schools under investigation over its ties to the PhD Project, a program that supports underrepresented students through mentorship and access to business studies.
By Lexi Abrams, News Beat Head • Mar 31, 2025
Branscomb Quad towering over the camera with a campus vehicle in the foreground, as photographed on Feb. 12, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)
UPDATED: MNPD on scene at Branscomb, student death reported
Students reported seeing officers, who were on scene for a “corpse/D.O.A.” incident, enter Scales Hall.
By Tasfia Alam, Managing Editor • Apr 12, 2025
From left to right, Tasfia Alam, Alison Winters, Brina Ratangee, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Barrie Barto and Charlotte Castle, as photographed on April 8, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Julia Jordan)
Debrief with Diermeier: Responding to federal policy changes
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier discussed the impact of new federal policies on university operations and higher education.
By Tasfia Alam, Alison Winters, Brina Ratangee, Barrie Barto and Charlotte Castle Apr 10, 2025
Newly admitted student Ryan Ryu poses with his acceptance letter from Vanderbilt. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Ryu)
Record-low 4.7% of applicants admitted to Class of 2029, regular decision acceptance rate down to 3.3%
In line with recent years, the university has continued to accept fewer students due to higher yield rates among admitted students.
By Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu and Shannon Gordon Apr 11, 2025
People walk around the southwest exterior of Torchy’s Tacos, as photographed on March 28, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Sophie Warner)
Torchy’s Tacos added to Taste of Nashville program
Torchy’s Tacos became the second Tex-Mex restaurant in the Midtown area that is part of the program.
By Charlotte Castle and Arman Amin Mar 30, 2025