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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
Trees stand in front of Furman Hall, where the Romance languages are located, as photographed Sept. 11, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Corey Lochan)
Vanderbilt professors condemn administrative overreach
Professors in the Department of Romance Languages, Cultures and Diasporas are circulating an open letter to university administration to express their concerns with the ongoing search for an outside faculty chair.
By Hailey Weiner, News Editor • May 8, 2026
The Tennessee State Capitol stands next to part of the skyline of Nashville, Tennessee, as photographed Aug. 24, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
Spring 2026 Vanderbilt Statewide Poll finds widespread economic anxiety, skepticism in artificial intelligence
The poll results indicate continuous economic anxiety has led to a decline in approval of President Donald Trump, while approval for state leaders remains consistent.
By Rawnie Sun , Deputy News Editor • Jun 5, 2026
Sun shines on the dome of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C., as photographed Oct. 19, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Corey Lochan)
Vanderbilt community reacts to the arrest, subsequent release of Columbia University student by ICE
Federal ICE agents arrested Columbia University student Elmina Aghayeva in her off-campus, university-owned apartment without a warrant.
By Rawnie Sun, Networking Beat Reporter • Mar 4, 2026
First-year Vanderbilt students hold various signs at the No Kings rally, as photographed March 28, 2026. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
Vanderbilt students attend third ‘No Kings’ protest
The protests are in response to the Trump administration’s actions, the war in Iran and the need for transparency.
By Alexis Folts and Samantha Rojas  Apr 1, 2026
Kirkland Hall stands in the sun on a bright sunny day, as photographed Feb. 22, 2026. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
Seven Vanderbilt students chosen as 2026 Keegan Traveling Fellows
Three postgraduate students will embark on a year-long experience as Keegan Traveling Fellows, and four rising juniors and seniors have been named Summer Keegan Traveling Fellows.
By Shayna Kar, Deputy Photography Editor • Apr 29, 2026
Vanderbilt Law School stands in afternoon sunlight, as photographed Oct. 10, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
Law school ranks No. 12 in 2026 U.S. News rankings
By Rawnie Sun, Networking Beat Reporter • Apr 16, 2026
A green Servpro van stands parked next to the flooded West House, as photographed March 28, 2026. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
First-year students evacuate West House after flood
A sprinkler activation early Friday morning forced residents to leave their building and temporarily relocate to other dorms. 
By Samantha Rojas, Staff Writer • Apr 3, 2026