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The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University.
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Live Updates: BDS Kirkland sit-in and ongoing protests.
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.
Live Updates: BDS Kirkland sit-in and ongoing protests.
Alexa White

Alexa White, Former Graphics Director

Alexa White ('23) is from Traverse City, Michigan, and is double-majoring in secondary education and English. When she isn't writing for The Hustler, she is probably teaching, reading or creating art. After graduation, Alexa plans to be an English teacher and hopes to inspire kids to love reading, writing and exploring their creativity in all forms. She can be reached at [email protected].

All content by Alexa White
Graphic with a CD case and photo of Barrie Barto. (Photo courtesy of Barrie Barto) (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] EDITOR’S MIX: Photography Director Barrie Barto

By Barrie Barto, Photography Director
February 21, 2023
Graphic depicting a room with a poster of the book “Heavy: An American Memoir.” (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] I’ll Read Anything: ‘Heavy: An American Memoir’

By Marques Watson, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023
Graphic depicting a room with a poster of the book “The Icepick Surgeon.” (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] I’ll Read Anything: ‘The Icepick Surgeon’

By Greer Fraser, Staff Writer
January 30, 2023
Graphic depicting various food and cutlery found in campus dining halls. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] 2022 at Vanderbilt Wrapped

By Rachael Perrotta and Aaditi Lele
January 9, 2023
Graphic depicting the three scopes FutureVU attributes greenhouse gas emissions to (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] Vanderbilt sustainability report for academic year 2021-22 shows 19% decrease in emissions over past two years

By Rhea Patney, Staff Writer
December 11, 2022
Welcome to the Vanderbilt Hustlers Offseason Attrition Tracker (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White).

[Photo] Vanderbilt Football offseason attrition tracker

By Bryce Smith, Sports Editor
December 5, 2022
Cartoon Image of Bernard Shaw sitting at a CNN desk giving his late night talk show.

[Photo] Remembering Bernard Shaw

By Jaylan Sims, Staff Writer and Podcaster
November 28, 2022
Atlanta skyline with the name of the city m

[Photo] Reflections from the Uncanny Valley

By Mayowa Kassim, Staff Writer
November 28, 2022
Graphic depicting a sign that says “pre-med” pointing to the right, and a sign that says “weed out” pointing to the left. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White).

[Photo] CONNELL: It’s time to weed out weed-outs

By Kate Connell, Staff Writer
November 30, 2022
Graphic depicting students protesting on campus (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White).

[Photo] FELLAS: What happened to radical student protests?

By Nora Fellas, Deputy Opinion Editor
November 28, 2022
Graphic depicting a Vanderbilt Student Government meeting (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White).

[Photo] TADROSS: Does VSG really do anything?

By Veronica Tadross, Staff Writer
November 26, 2022
A group of students share a large sandwich at a Commons signature event. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] A definitive ranking of the Commons Houses’ signature events

By Isabella Bautista and Aiden Salk
November 17, 2022
Anfernee Orjis quiet confidence has led to a succesful career on West End as a commander of Vanderbilts defense. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] Senior Anfernee Orji’s time on West End is waning, but his impact on Vanderbilt football is indelible

By Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor
November 19, 2022
Graphic depicting graduate students protesting for higher wages and affordable housing (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] GUEST EDITORIAL: We are in a Ph.D. stipend state of emergency

By Miguel Moravec and Krya Smart
November 14, 2022
Graphic depicting squirrels on Vanderbilts campus. The university takes pride in its 3-to-1 squirrel to student ratio (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White).

[Photo] HUANG: An ode to Vanderbilt’s infamous furry creatures

By Jacqueline Huang, Staff Writer
November 15, 2022
Graphic depicting the celebration of a first-gen college student graduating from Vanderbilt University. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] FirstVU, Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Questbridge host First-Generation Appreciation Week

By Jenny Yang, Staff Writer
November 13, 2022
Graphic depicting a Hebrew text inside a synagogue (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] GUEST EDITORIAL: Vanderbilt, educate your community on antisemitism

By Ester Teper, Guest Writer
November 13, 2022
Graphic depicting Life Editor Jorie Fawcett along with a CD and the words “Editor’s Mix.” (Photo courtesy of Jorie Fawcett) (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] EDITOR’S MIX: Life Editor Jorie Fawcett

By Jorie Fawcett, Life Editor
November 6, 2022
Graphic depicting Vanderbilts football field and Hebrew text and the Star of David. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] FEUER: Jewish students are scared

By Corey Feuer, Opinion Copy Editor
November 6, 2022
The Hustler sports staff answers your biggest questions ahead of basketball season (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] Five on Five: Basketball Mailbag Preview

By Bryce Smith, Andrew Wilf, Anish Mago, Sam Curtis, Aiden Rutman and Brandon Karp
November 4, 2022
Graphic depicting a room with a poster of the book “Play It as It Lays.” (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] I’ll Read Anything: ‘Play It as It Lays’

By Ophelia Lu, Staff Photographer
November 4, 2022
Where does AJ Swann rank amongst the leagues best quarterbacks? (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] QB Index: Where does AJ Swann rank amongst the SEC’s best?

By Noah Roslin, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Graphic depicting Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White).

[Photo] STAFF EDITORIAL: You can’t take the V out of VUMC

By Editorial Board
October 31, 2022
Graphic depicting a protestor falling in front of two police officers (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White).

[Photo] GUEST EDITORIAL: America has normalized violence toward the Black community

By Hananeel Morinville, Guest Writer
October 30, 2022
Graphic depicting student activism. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] VSG Senate passes resolution establishing $5,000 student activism fund

By Adam Hosein
October 24, 2022
Graphic depicting various stages of marijuana legalization in all 50 states. (Hustler Graphics/Alexa White)

[Photo] Students react to the pardoning of federal marijuana possession offenses

By Jaylan Sims, Staff Writer
October 24, 2022
Graphic depicting the word “Baseline” with various emojis in the background. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] Vanderbilt student develops new journaling and mood-tracking app

By Ekta Anand, Editorial Director
October 24, 2022
Graphic depicting various Midnights related items. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] Taylor Swift presents her most personal reflections in 10th studio album ‘Midnights’

By Jorie Fawcett and Eigen Escario
October 21, 2022
Graphic depicting neurodivergent diversity. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] How to navigate Vanderbilt’s campus with a neurodivergent superpower

By Jaylan Sims, Staff Writer
October 19, 2022
Graphic depicting various activities to do in Nashville. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] A guide to Nashville during fall break

By Subha Mostafiz and Rebeca Ferreira Goncalves
October 12, 2022
Graphic depicting a man getting a haircut while contemplating his place in life. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] SAK: I got a haircut and now I’m an adult

By Daniel Sak
October 6, 2022
Graphic depicting students concerned about the effects of Hurricane Ian on their families. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] ‘Exhausting and stressful’: Vanderbilt community react to Hurricane Ian

By Jacob Stoebner
October 2, 2022
Graphic depicting two adults celebrating with a drink, featuring the text “Don’t Worry Darling.” (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] ‘Don’t Worry Darling’: The long-awaited publicity nightmare

October 2, 2022
Tyson Russell has broken into the starting lineup in 2022 thanks to his formative prep days.

[Photo] Tyson Russell: Writing the Storybook

By Jonah Barbin, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022
Graphic depicting various food and cutlery found in campus dining halls. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] Lots of change, some progress: A review of Campus Dining

By Daniel Sak
September 27, 2022
Graphic depicting the capacities app in use. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] Dining halls, libraries launch new space monitoring systems

By Anabelle Lam and Rhea Patney
September 22, 2022
Graphic depicting the competition between women onscreen and in the workforce (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White).

[Photo] TADROSS: Women, why are we hurting each other?

By Veronica Tadross, Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
Graphic depicting a room with a poster of the book “A Measure of Belonging.” (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] I’ll Read Anything: ‘A Measure of Belonging’

By Holland Perryman
September 15, 2022
Vanderbilt will head to Northern Illinois this weekend (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White).

[Photo] Football Mailbag: Can Vanderbilt start 3-1?

By Bryce Smith, Andrew Wilf, Anish Mago, Brandon Karp and Aiden Rutman
September 14, 2022
Part two of a two-part series explores how womens basketball has used data to gain an edge (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White).

[Photo] How data analytics has transformed Vanderbilt Athletics: Part 1

By Jayce Pollard, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
Graphic depicting a girl doing her summer reading while her family enjoys time on the beach (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White).

[Photo] CONNELL: Give first-year students their summer breaks back

By Kate Connell
September 12, 2022
Graphic showcasing the cost of attendance and the average pell grant award amount. (Hustler Staff/Alexa White)

[Photo] Students react to new federal student loan forgiveness program

By Jaylan Sims, Staff Writer
September 9, 2022
Graphic depicting a survivor of sexual assault seeking support online (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White).

[Photo] SOENEN: Overturning Roe v. Wade stripped student sexual assault survivors of agency

By Katiana Soenen
September 8, 2022
Graphic depicting a room with a poster of the book Frankissstein. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] I’ll Read Anything: ‘Frankissstein’

By Annabelle Littlejohn-Bailey
September 8, 2022
Taiwanese flag flying

[Photo] HUANG: Taiwanese, not Chinese

By Jacqueline Huang
September 4, 2022
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] PODCAST: Vanderbilt Football Season Preview, Hawaii Thoughts

By Bryce Smith, Aiden Rutman and Andrew Wilf
August 26, 2022
Graphic depicting various foods found at new Taste of Nashville restaurants.

[Photo] Four new restaurants added to the Taste of Nashville program

By Jorie Fawcett, Life Editor
August 31, 2022
Graphic depicting students at transfer orientation (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White).

[Photo] FEUER: Vanderbilt must overhaul its transfer orientation

By Corey Feuer, Staff Writer
August 30, 2022
Graphic depicting an office of men in front of a sign fighting for gender equality. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] TADROSS: Men’s lack of accountability is shackling women in the workforce

By Veronica Tadross, Staff Writer
August 27, 2022
Stress graphic

[Photo] MORRIS: My UCC therapist told me to talk less

By Audrey Morris
August 23, 2022
Rushdie Graphic

[Photo] FEUER: Every Vanderbilt student should be reading ‘The Satanic Verses’

By Corey Feuer
August 19, 2022
Vanderbilt Student Governments mission statement. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] GUEST EDITORIAL: A new vision for VSG

By Ari Sasson, Guest Writer
August 18, 2022
Graphic depicting the debate around abortion access for college campuses

[Photo] VSG proposes initiatives to protect Vanderbilt community’s abortion access and rights

By Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief
July 20, 2022
Graphic depicting the polarized debate over abortion. On June 24, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White).

[Photo] TADROSS: Abortion is more than a debate over murder

By Veronica Tadross, Staff Writer
June 24, 2022
Graphic depicting a memorial of young children killed in their elementary school classrooms in Uvalde, TX on May 24, 2022 (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White).

[Photo] ABEL: Why are we preparing to die?

By Zoe Abel, Opinion Editor
June 28, 2022
Graphic of Scotty Pippen Jr.

[Photo] 2022 NBA Draft Profile: Scotty Pippen Jr.

By Brandon Karp, Lead Sports Analyst
June 22, 2022
Javier Vaz gives out a high-five as he jogs off the field.

[Photo] Javier Vaz: From JUCO to the College World Series

By Sam Curtis, Deputy Sports Editor
April 27, 2022
Survivor Speak Out graphic with lanterns, created on April 26, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] GUEST EDITORIAL: Survivor Speak Out—How Vanderbilt failed me as a survivor

By M
April 27, 2022
Vanderbilt golfer Tess Davenport competing at SEC Championships. Image courtesy of Michael Wade.

[Photo] Out of the Rough: Tess Davenport on resetting expectations for the postseason

By Brandon Karp, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
Graphic depicting a banner that reads African Students Matter. Indigenous Students Matter. Hold White Vandy accountable for their racism, created on April 9th, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] KUMAR: Why I don’t believe in diversity and inclusion

By Induja Kumar, Staff Writer
April 22, 2022
graphic showing a crowd with a flag reading Miguel should have never been invited to Rites of Spring

[Photo] OUNG/PERROTTA: Miguel was accused of sexual assault in 2017. He should have never been invited to Rites of Spring.

By Katherine Oung and Rachael Perrotta
April 22, 2022
Vanderbilt’s head coach Tim Corbin with former players Kumar Rocker and Bryan Reynolds. Photos courtesy of Vanderbilt Athletics.

[Photo] 20 Years of Tim Corbin: All-time team, Black edition

By Hustler Sports Staff
April 21, 2022
Bri Gross competes during Vanderbilts 2022 season.

[Photo] West Coast pioneer to AAC leader: The journey of Bri Gross

By Basim Naim, Staff Writer
April 19, 2022
The Class of 2026s acceptance rates for different admissions cycles. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] ‘This class gives me hope’: Class of 2026 overall acceptance rate drops to 6.1%, record low

By Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
April 16, 2022
Graphic created on April 18, 2022 depicting roses as seen on The Bachelor. Dating and love can often be irrational. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White).

[Photo] TADROSS: Cancel culture or unrealistic expectations?

By Veronica Tadross, Staff Writer
April 18, 2022
Anna and Michael Ross playing tennis during Vanderbilts spring tennis season in 2022.

[Photo] Kenny Chesney and Ice Cream for Breakfast: How Siblings Anna and Michael Ross Found Themselves Together at Vanderbilt

By Jonah Crist, Staff Writer
April 17, 2022
Students perspectives on optimism exist on a spectrum. (Hustler Multimedia / Alexa White)

[Photo] The power of positivity: Optimism at Vanderbilt

By Aashi Gurijala, Staff Writer
April 18, 2022
Vanderbilts head coach Tim Corbin with former players David Price and Dansby Swanson

[Photo] 20 years of Tim Corbin: All-time team, Gold edition

By Hustler Sports Staff
April 13, 2022
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Baby’s first rock concert: Dorothy at Basement East

By Alexa White, Graphics Director
April 12, 2022
Carter Young warms up before an away game against the South Carolina Gamecocks on March 25, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo]

Vanderbilt sophomore Cole Sherwood has won two individual tournaments already this spring.

[Photo] ‘Cruise Control’: Vanderbilt’s Cole Sherwood has caught fire this spring

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
April 8, 2022
mask graphic

[Photo] ‘Cautious optimism’: VUMC’s Dr. William Schaffner’s attitude toward COVID-19 policy and approval of a fourth vaccine

By Ekta Anand, Staff Writer
April 5, 2022
alexa

EDITOR’S MIX: Graphics Director Alexa White

By Alexa White, Graphics Director
March 31, 2022
graphic of three women with their arms around each other

[Photo] Feminism in film: Where we are today

By Aashi Gurijala, Staff Writer
March 24, 2022
Power walking to podcasts

[Photo] Power walk to podcasts

By Greer Fraser
March 20, 2022
Middle 50% test score ranges for accepted early decision applicants to the Class of 2026. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

[Photo] 10.3% of early decision II applicants accepted to Class of 2026

By Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
March 20, 2022
Xu calls on personal experience to explore empathy, identity and storytelling. (Hustler Multimedia/ Alexa White)

[Photo] Third-year student goes ‘Beyond the Surface’ to publish her first novel

By Aashi Gurijala, Staff Writer
March 16, 2022
Graphic depicting flags of languages taught at Vanderbilt, created March 5, 2022 (Hustler Graphics/Alexa White).

[Photo] GUEST EDITORIAL: Vanderbilt’s Ghost Gardens, and the Quiet Disappearance of the Modern Language PhD

By Dr. Nathan Dize, Guest Writer
March 15, 2022
A graphic of fun things to do over Spring Break

[Photo] Spring has sprung: How to enjoy a Spring Break in Nashville

By Jorie Fawcett, Staff Writer
March 8, 2022
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