The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
Stay up to date with Vanderbilt Football's bowl game and the transfer portal news!
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
Stay up to date with Vanderbilt Football's bowl game and the transfer portal news!
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
Stay up to date with Vanderbilt Football's bowl game and the transfer portal news!
NEWS
The audience watches Timothee Chalamet and Michael Gray engage in conversation, as photographed on Dec. 6, 2024. (Hustler Staff/Scarlett Mickel) 
Vanderbilt Programming Board hosts Timothée Chalamet for a discussion of new movie
The event featured discussions on Chalamet’s portrayal of Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown,” the folk revival and his creative process.
By Scarlett Mickel, Life Copy Editor • Dec 11, 2024
Panelists discuss Trump’s victory in the 2024 election cycle, as photographed on Dec. 2. (Hustler Staff/Shayda Oliaei)
Dialogue Vanderbilt hosts roundtable discussion on Donald Trump’s election victory
By Scarlett Mickel and Shayda Oliaei • Dec 10, 2024
Diego Pavia scrambles while looking for a receiver down-field in the Tennessee game, as photographed Nov. 30, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)
Federal judge takes Diego Pavia’s preliminary injunction request under advisement following hearing
By Alison Winters, Deputy News Editor • Dec 5, 2024
Peabody Lawn in the fall, as photographed on Nov. 20, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Izabela Bisiak)
‘Take it global’: Q&A with reappointed Dean of Peabody College Camilla Benbow
By Alessandra Salvini, Staff Writer • Nov 25, 2024
RECENT STORIES
Diego Pavia throws a pass over Georgia Tech defenders, as photographed on Dec. 27, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)
Football: Vanderbilt dominates second half, defeats Georgia Tech in Birmingham Bowl
On the back of a five-touchdown performance from Diego Pavia, the Commodores secured their first bowl victory since 2013.
By David Hernandez, Lead Sports Analyst • 33 minutes ago
‘A ray of light’: Vanderbilt community remembers alumna Alyssa Lokits
By Brina Ratangee, Editorial Director • 6 hours ago
Memorial Minutes: Foot on the gas
By Henry Oelhafen, Deputy Sports Editor • Dec 26, 2024
Three Matchups to Watch: Birmingham Bowl
By Owen Chiss, Staff Writer • Dec 25, 2024
Film Room: Georgia Tech’s offensive outlook
By David Hernandez, Lead Sports Analyst • Dec 24, 2024
LIFE
Graphic depicting a campus tour. (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez)
An inside look into life as a Vanderbilt Tour Guide
A veteran tour guide and a new tour guide share their guide stories from recruitment to reflection. 
By Maya Schlessinger, Staff Writer • Dec 16, 2024
Front of the Frist Museum of Art with a banner for “Behold” in the center of the frame, as photographed on Oct. 27, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
‘Behold’ the Campos-Pons exhibition at the Frist Art Museum
By George Albu and Jocelyn Ni • Dec 15, 2024
A collection of Trader Joe’s seasonal holiday items, as photographed on Nov. 17, 2024. (Hustler Staff/Grace Asness)
Jingle all the way to checkout: A review of Trader Joe’s seasonal holiday items
By Maci Cohen and Grace Asness • Dec 14, 2024
Graphic of a first-place medal on a table setting. (Hustler Multimedia/Sofia El-Shammaa)
Taste of Nashville restaurants, ranked
By Emily Park, Charlie Pagan and Arabella Chen • Dec 14, 2024
SPORTS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Students walk into Hobbs Hall, as photographed on Nov. 20, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Izabela Bisiak)
Katie Gavin smiles affectionately at her audience at The Blue Room, as photographed on Dec. 8, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Abbie Bobeck)
A bend in the Tennessee River viewed from Snooper's Rock and covered in fiery-colored trees, as photographed on Nov. 28, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Jocelyn Ni)
OPINION
Graphic depicting a skeleton looking tiredly at a computer screen containing a chemical equation. (Hustler Staff/Jorie Fawcett)
GUEST EDITORIAL: Weed-out classes are the silent barrier for disadvantaged students
By Olivia Ryan, Guest Writer • Dec 18, 2024
Graphic depicting a person running in front of a person on a scooter. They both move across from a building. (Hustler Multimedia/Vince Lin)
WEINER: We need to end our unethical scooter riding
By Hailey Weiner, Staff Writer • Dec 10, 2024
Graphic depicting a gavel shattering a metal chain, with the scales of justice in the background. (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez)
GUEST EDITORIAL: Vanderbilt let my sexual abuser off the hook
By Juneau, Guest Writer • Dec 8, 2024
Clark Lea and players line up after their game against Tennessee on Nov. 30, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)
RUTMAN: December is the month of the portal, not the bowl
By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor • Dec 6, 2024
TRENDING
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Vanderbilt players celebrate a win over Virginia Tech, as photographed on Aug. 31, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

BREAKING: Vanderbilt Football selected for Birmingham Bowl, set to play Georgia Tech

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Graphic of a first-place medal on a table setting. (Hustler Multimedia/Sofia El-Shammaa)

Taste of Nashville restaurants, ranked

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Vanderbilt's offensive line huddles up. (Hustler Multimieda/Lexie Perez)

Vanderbilt Football transfer portal tracker

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Allie Schwartz poses with her acceptance letter from Vanderbilt. (Photo courtesy of Allie Schwartz)

A steady decline: Class of 2028 regular decision admission rate drops to 3.7%, overall admission rate to 5.1%

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Hailey Weiner in Vanderbilt merchandise after being admitted EDII. (Photo courtesy of Hailey Weiner)

Vanderbilt early decision acceptance rate dips slightly to 15.2%

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Daryl Hall on the guitar, singing out to the packed Ryman Auditorium, as photographed on Nov. 19, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Harmony Wang)

IN PHOTOS: Bringing it back to the ’70s and ’80s: Daryl Hall and Howard Jones perform at the Ryman

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A collection of Trader Joe’s seasonal holiday items, as photographed on Nov. 17, 2024. (Hustler Staff/Grace Asness)

Jingle all the way to checkout: A review of Trader Joe’s seasonal holiday items

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ACLU President Deborah Archer speaks to the audience in the Flynn Auditorium, as photographed on Oct. 22, 2024. (Hustler Staff/Alison Winters)

Dialogue Vanderbilt hosts ACLU President Deborah Archer for First Amendment rights discussion

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Hanna Pinang stands by a Christmas tree following her acceptance to Vanderbilt, as photographed on Dec. 17, 2024. (Courtesy of Hanna Pinang)

‘Surreal and unreal’: Class of 2029 early decision applicants react to acceptances

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“It Ends with Us” promotional movie poster. (Courtesy of Wayfarer Studios)

Not all books need a screen adaptation: ‘It Ends with Us’ film review

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