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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.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler

The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University.
 Three workers, each with a variety of piercings and tattoos, have a discussion in front of a computer. (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez)
PORTER: There is no face of professionalism
The search for a professional appearance within the workplace leads to discrimination of well-qualified employees across the board.
By Briley Porter, Opinion Copy Editor • May 13, 2024
A graphic depicting someone receiving an AlertVU text on their phone (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez).
STAFF EDITORIAL: Vanderbilt, it’s past time to step up our crisis communication
On college campuses, prompt and transparent crisis communication has become more necessary than ever.
By Editorial Board September 30, 2023
Cars pass under bridge, as photographed on Oct. 25, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Abby Hoelscher)
GUEST EDITORIAL: Conflating anti-Zionism with antisemitism distracts from necessary campus discourse and student support
A former ‘Dores for Israel President writes about their experience with Zionist organizing on Vanderbilt’s campus.
By Sar Starr, Guest Writer • May 1, 2024
Kirkland Hall with student protestors, as photographed on March 27, 2024 (Hustler Multimedia/Josh Rehders).
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Kirkland Hall protestors should not be treated as martyrs
An alumnus argues that the Kirkland Hall sit-in had no intellectual value and threatens the university’s credibility.
By Jordan Esrig, Guest Writer • April 2, 2024
Graphic of a woman sitting on a bench with a newspaper covering her face. (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez)
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Finding courage in unlikely places
In serving as Editor-in-Chief, I learned that student journalists are not just observers — we’re storytellers, tasked with capturing the heartbeat of our campus community.
By Jorie Fawcett, Editor-in-Chief • April 23, 2024
Editor-in-Chief Rachael Perrotta, as photographed on Oct. 8, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Almost closing time
By Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief • January 1, 2024