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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.
Brina Ratangee

Brina Ratangee, News Editor

Brina Ratangee ('24) is a student in the College of Arts and Science majoring in medicine, health & society and neuroscience. When not writing for The Hustler, she enjoys trivia nights, solving NYT crosswords and biking around Nashville. You can reach her at [email protected].

All content by Brina Ratangee
The inside of Central Library, as photographed on June 30, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Chloe Kim)

What is a midterm?

By Brina Ratangee, Jacob Stoebner, Katherine Oung and Coco Louie
April 22, 2024
Student sits on Wyatt Lawn, as photographed on Oct. 4, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Lana English)

Vanderbilt hosts Anchor Day for Class of 2028, students protest

By Lauren Lamson and Brina Ratangee
April 18, 2024
Brina Ratangee, General Timothy Haugh, Josh Rehders, left to right, as photographed on April 17, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Cameron Potts)

Q&A: General Timothy Haugh headlines 2024 Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats

By Brina Ratangee and Josh Rehders
April 18, 2024
Dark blue sky over the Tennessee State Capitol, as photographed on Feb. 27, 2024. (Hustler Staff/Brina Ratangee)

[Photo] Vanderbilt community reacts to Tennessee Senate bill permitting teachers to carry handguns in schools

By Kate Connell, Managing Editor
April 14, 2024
Photograph of a pink blossoming tree next to Alumni Lawn, as photographed on March 21, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

Alumni, faculty open letters criticize student BDS efforts, call for campus civility

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
April 11, 2024
Voting Rights in the South symposium at the Vanderbilt Law School, as photographed on April 2, 2024. (Hustler Staff/Brina Ratangee)

Vanderbilt Law School hosts two-part community event on voting rights in the South

By Gabe Loewenson and Brina Ratangee
April 6, 2024
Black-and-white photograph of the front of Kirkland Hall, as photographed on March 27, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

Three students expelled following Student Accountability hearings, faculty criticize university response

By Brina Ratangee and Alison Winters
April 6, 2024
Vanderbilt pedestrian bridge across 21st Ave., as photographed on Sept. 26, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Kasey Kautz)

Israeli ambassador to U.S. and former Palestinian prime minister visit Vanderbilt

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
April 5, 2024
Eli Motycka, a Nashville Scene reporter gets arrested by VUPD on Vanderbilt Campus, as photographed on March 26, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Josh Rehders)

Metro Council members write letters to Chancellor Diermeier condemning Nashville Scene reporter arrest, supporting student protesters

By Jorie Fawcett and Brina Ratangee
March 29, 2024
Students gather in a send-off protest at Kirkland Hall, as photographed on March 27, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Josh Rehders)

IN PHOTOS: Students rally in support of 27 students suspended for participating in Kirkland Hall sit-in

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
March 27, 2024
The Hustler hosts the VSG presidential campaign debate in Alumni Hall, as photographed on March 23, 2024. (Hustler Staff/Brina Ratangee)

[Photo] The Hustler hosts debate between 2024 VSG presidential candidates

By Alison Winters, Deputy News Editor
March 25, 2024
Photograph of a group of students behind a wall promoting pro-Palestinian causes, as photographed on March 22, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

Administration cancels VSG BDS amendment vote, students protest

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
March 24, 2024
Sarratt Student Center and Rand Hall sign captured through fall foliage, as photographed on Oct. 26, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Abby Hoelscher)

BREAKING: VSG orders new one-day campaign period, voting to commence March 26

By Brina Ratangee and Aaditi Lele
March 24, 2024
The Leadership and Service space, as photographed on Oct. 19, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

BREAKING: 2024 VSG election cycle suspended indefinitely

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
March 23, 2024
Assistant Secretary Loyce Pace delivers 15th annual Satcher Lecture at Light Hall, as photographed on Feb. 28, 2024. (Hustler Staff/Brina Ratangee)

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary of Global Affairs Loyce Pace delivers 15th annual Satcher Lecture

By Ella Williams and Brina Ratangee
March 1, 2024
Vigil attendee holds candle and transgender pride flag, as photographed on Feb. 27, 2024. (Hustler Staff/Brina Ratangee)

‘We cannot be silenced’: Tennessee Equality Project hosts vigil for transgender Oklahoma teenager Nex Benedict

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
February 28, 2024
Graduate students gather with their posters on Library Lawn, as photographed on Feb. 14, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Tasfia Alam)

Vanderbilt Graduate Workers United rally for unionization, higher stipends and affordable housing

By Ben McSween and Brina Ratangee
February 17, 2024
Hillel and Dores for Israel introduce Jonathan Greenblatt as the evenings featured speaker, as photographed on Feb. 15, 2024. (Hustler Staff/Brina Ratangee)

Hillel hosts Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, JVP stages walkout

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
February 16, 2024
Author Daniel Black addresses the audience during the 16th annual Murray Lecture, as photographed on Feb. 7, 2024. (Hustler Staff/Brina Ratangee)

Author Daniel Black delivers 16th annual Murray Lecture

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
February 9, 2024
Students lounging on Alumni Lawn, as photographed on Nov. 4, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

Class of 2027: The First Year Survey

By Katherine Oung, Subha Mostafiz, Rhea Patney, Sofia El-Shammaa, Jacob Stoebner, Aaditi Lele, Sofia El-Shammaa, Brina Ratangee, Chloe Whalen and Eleni Zerie
January 22, 2024
Screenshot of live streamed conversation between Divinity School Dean Yolanda Pierce and Rabbi David Wolpe, as captured on Jan. 18, 2024. (Hustler Staff/Brina Ratangee)

Dialogue Vanderbilt hosts conversation between Rabbi David Wolpe and Vanderbilt Divinity School Dean Yolanda Pierce

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
January 19, 2024
The Parthenon at sunset in Centennial Park, as photographed on Nov. 11, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Sean Onamade)

Alumni urge Vanderbilt to take stance on Middle East conflict, criticize student organizations

By Ben Arthur and Brina Ratangee
January 7, 2024
Protest flyers taped to the glass doors of the Benton Chapel lobby, as photographed on Nov. 30, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

Divinity students, SJP organize in support of Gaza ceasefire

By Arman Amin and Brina Ratangee
December 10, 2023
Chancellor Diermeier with Hustler Podcast Director Kate Connell, Photography Director Barrie Barto, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and News Editor Brina Ratangee (left to right), as photographed on Dec. 4, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Julia Jordan)

Debrief with Diermeier: Balancing free speech and commitment to student safety

By Barrie Barto, Kate Connell, Brina Ratangee and Andrew Wilf
December 9, 2023
Vanderbilt Dare to Grow banner sits on a pole, as photographed on Nov. 4, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

Vanderbilt EDI efforts decentralized in favor of ‘layered collaborative approach’

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
December 6, 2023
Michael Knowles speaks on the podium, as captured on Nov. 28, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

Vanderbilt Young Americans for Freedom host Michael Knowles speaker event, elicits mixed community response

By Alysa Suleiman and Brina Ratangee
December 5, 2023
Featheringill-Jacobs Hall, as photographed on Oct. 4, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Tasfia Alam)

Intruder trespasses into class, arrested in Featheringill-Jacobs Hall

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
November 26, 2023
Individuals rally at national March For Israel in Washington, D.C., as photographed on Nov. 14, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Isabella Lefkowitz-Rao)

Vanderbilt students attend national ‘March for Israel’ in DC

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
November 21, 2023
Nature holds Bioengineering for Global Health Conference in the Student Life Center, captured on Nov. 15, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Urmika Nandwani)

Vanderbilt hosts ‘Nature’ Bioengineering for Global Health conference

By Brina Ratangee and Jacob Stoebner
November 16, 2023
A Nov. 1 town hall discussion on firearm legislation featuring Reps. Johnny Garrett (R-Tenn.) and Caleb Hemmer (D-Tenn.) alongside Jeremy Nagoshiner, member of the board of directors for Voices for a Safer Tennessee. (Hustler Multimedia/Brina Ratangee)

VUMC hosts Tenn. representatives for town hall on firearm legislation

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
November 5, 2023
VUPD car in parking lot, as photographed on Sept. 25, 2019. (Hustler Multimedia/Emily Gonçalves)

Muslim students voice campus safety concerns in wake of war in Gaza

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
October 30, 2023
Chancellor Diermeier with Hustler Managing Editor Jorie Fawcett, News Editor Brina Ratangee, Editor-in-Chief Rachael Perrotta and Deputy News Editor Jacob Stoebner (left to right), as photographed on Oct. 23, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Julia Jordan)

Debrief with Diermeier: Chancellor draws line on principled neutrality

By Rachael Perrotta, Jorie Fawcett, Brina Ratangee and Jacob Stoebner
October 30, 2023
The construction site of the Sinclair, as photographed on Oct. 29, 2023 (Hustler Multimedia/Amelia Simpson)

Height of Sinclair reduced to approximately match Zeppos Tower

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
October 29, 2023
U.S. British Ambassador Karen Pierce and former spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State Morgan Ortagus converse about a variety of political issues pertaining to the United Kingdom, as photographed on Oct. 23, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Savannah Walske)

British ambassador to the U.S. speaks on global conflicts, acknowledges partial fault in Middle East

By Arman Amin, Brina Ratangee and Young Yao
October 26, 2023
Students support each other as prayers are spoken over Palestine, as photographed on Oct. 13, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Urmika Nandwani)

IN PHOTOS: SJP and MSA host community prayer for Palestinian lives lost

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
October 15, 2023
Students support one another as blessings are spoken over Israel, as captured on Oct. 10, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

IN PHOTOS: Vanderbilt community members attend Chabad and Hillel vigil for lives lost in Israel

By Barrie Barto and Brina Ratangee
October 12, 2023
Zeppos Tower at sunset, as photographed on Sept. 28, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Isabella Bautista)

Vanderbilt, Nashville communities react to Hamas attacks, Israeli declaration of war

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
October 11, 2023
Aadi Bajpai and Sam Sliman outside of Mehrans Steakhouse, as photographed on Sept. 23, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Aadi Bajpai)

Vanderbilt students stage dinner at viral fake NYC steakhouse

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
October 8, 2023
Japanese maple tree planted at the launch announcement of the Roberts Academy and Dyslexia Center, as photographed on Sept. 26, 2023. (Hustler Staff/Brina Ratangee)

Vanderbilt launches Roberts Academy and Dyslexia Center for K-5 students, programs to begin Fall 2024

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
September 30, 2023
A graphic depicting birthday snacks and gifts. (Hustler Multimedia/Sofia El-Shammaa)

Skip the Nashville party bus, load up on birthday freebies instead

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
September 25, 2023
Blair School of Music, as photographed on Oct. 8, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Josh Rehders)

BREAKING: Campus security officer accidentally leaves gun unattended in Blair bathroom

By Rachael Perrotta and Brina Ratangee
September 2, 2023
Class of 2023 students at their commencement ceremony, as photographed on May 12, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt University)

Class of 2023: The Senior Survey

By Katherine Oung, Aaditi Lele, Brina Ratangee, Jacob Stoebner, Parker Smith, Rhea Patney and Subha Mostafiz
August 21, 2023
The interior of E. Bronson Ingram Dining Hall, as photographed on Sep. 9, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Amelia Simpson)

Campus Dining operating hours, offerings, policies to change for Fall 2023

By Brina Ratangee and Arman Amin
August 18, 2023
Highland Quadrangle, as photographed on Feb. 28, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Claire Gatlin)

Highland Quad demolition paused, university to explore other uses for area

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
August 17, 2023
Students walk through VUMC toward the Peabody campus, as captured on March 23, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

VUMC releases gender-affirming care patient records at behest of Tenn. attorney general amid ongoing fraud investigation

By Aaditi Lele, Katherine Oung and Brina Ratangee
June 25, 2023
Recently retired Campus Dining employee Anne Alukonis, as photographed on March 20, 2023. (Photo courtesy of LiUNA Local 386 Workers Union)

‘Elevate the people on the ground’: Dining employee reflects on Vanderbilt experience

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
June 14, 2023
Nicoletto’s Italian Kitchen in Hillsboro Village, as photographed on June 8, 2023. (Hustler Staff/Brina Ratangee)

Nicoletto’s Italian Kitchen to close Hillsboro location on June 12

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
June 9, 2023
Graphic depicting a student learning the newly established core capacities. (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez)

New A&S College Core curriculum passes with 70% faculty approval

By Brina Ratangee and Tasfia Alam
June 6, 2023
Taylor Swift looks out into the crowd while smiling, as photographed on May 5, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Sara West)

A Taylor Swift homecoming: Traveling through ‘The Eras’ in Nashville

By Brina Ratangee and Claire Gatlin
May 7, 2023
General Paul Nakasone speaks at the Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats at Vanderbilt, as photographed on May 4, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt University).

Q&A: General Paul Nakasone and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly visit campus

By Aaditi Lele and Brina Ratangee
May 7, 2023
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier with Hustler Deputy News Editor Brina Ratangee, Editor-in-Chief Rachael Perrotta and News Editor Aaditi Lele (left to right), as photographed on April 19, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Julia Jordan)

Debrief with Diermeier: Weighing in on debates about gender-affirming care

By Rachael Perrotta, Aaditi Lele and Brina Ratangee
April 27, 2023
Jim Obergefell speaks at Flynn Auditorium, as photographed on April 13, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Narenkumar Thirmiya)

‘Love and loss:’ Vanderbilt Law School hosts LGBTQ+ rights activist Jim Obergefell

By Brina Ratangee and Danni Chacon
April 16, 2023
Representative Justin Pearson makes a speech to supporters before he is sworn in, as photographed on April 13, 2023. (Hustler Staff/Aaditi Lele)

IN PHOTOS: Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson returns to Tennessee House of Representatives

By Aaditi Lele and Brina Ratangee
April 15, 2023
Justin Jones marches alongside clergy, civil rights leaders and community members en route to the capitol, as photographed on April 10, 2023. (Hustler Staff/Brina Ratangee)

Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson unanimously reinstated, students lead marches in support

By Brina Ratangee and Alison Winters
April 12, 2023
CVS Pharmacy on 21st Avenue, as photographed on Nov. 27, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Ophelia Lu)

Local CVS, Kroger faces Adderall shortage, students report inability to access medication

By Brina Ratangee and Rhea Patney
April 9, 2023
Nashville March For Our Lives, as photographed on April 3, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Claire Gatlin)

Over 7,000 rally for gun reform in march organized by Vanderbilt students, protests to continue at capitol

By Brina Ratangee and Duaa Faquih
April 6, 2023
General caucus for VSG elections hosted by the Multicultural Leadership Council, as photographed on March 22, 2023. (Photo courtesy of the MLC)

MLC holds annual caucus for 2023 VSG election

By Brina Ratangee, Deputy News Editor
March 27, 2023
The Leadership and Service House, as photographed on Feb. 28, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Anseley Philippe)

Su/Smith ticket receives 24-hour suspension for $24 excess campaign expenditures

By Brina Ratangee, Deputy News Editor
March 27, 2023
The Hustler moderated a debate for the 2023 VSG election, as photographed on March 21, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

The Hustler hosts debate with 2023 VSG presidential and vice presidential candidates

By Aaditi Lele and Brina Ratangee
March 22, 2023
Police cars in front of Centennial Park, as photographed on Oct. 25, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

Vanderbilt community reacts to Sylvan Park neighborhood being vandalized with swastikas, hate speech

By Brina Ratangee, Deputy News Editor
March 21, 2023
Chancellor Diermeier with Hustler interviewers, as photographed Feb. 22, 2023. (Courtesy of Julia Jordan)

Debrief with Diermeier: Campus expansions, ChatGPT, local politics and more

By Rachael Perrotta, Aaditi Lele, Jorie Fawcett and Brina Ratangee
February 27, 2023
Adam Melchor steps back from the microphone, as photographed on Feb. 23, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

Adam Melchor makes you ‘start forgetting death’ at Brooklyn Bowl

By Aaditi Lele and Brina Ratangee
February 26, 2023
Street sign for Perry Wallace Way in front of Memorial Gymnasium, as photographed on Feb. 12, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Michael Tung)

Take me home, Vanderbilt roads: The history behind Vandy street names

By Brina Ratangee and Danni Chacon
February 26, 2023
Computer-generated visual of what The Sinclair will look like when completed. (Photo obtained from Gresham Smith building plans)

Tower to eclipse Zeppos Tower by 75 feet at intersection of West End and Elliston Place

By Brina Ratangee, Deputy News Editor
February 17, 2023
Screenshot of email sent by the Peabody EDI Office as taken on on Feb. 17, 2023. (Hustler Staff/Brina Ratangee)

[Photo] Peabody EDI Office responds to MSU shooting with email written using ChatGPT

By Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2023
Kissam Munchie Mart and Kitchen, captured on Jan. 17, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Sean Onamade)

Kissam Kitchen renovation plans canceled for Spring 2023 semester

By Brina Ratangee and Sae-Eun Lee
February 16, 2023
2023 Empowerment Summit, as photographed on Jan. 28, 2023. (Hustler Staff/Brina Ratangee)

‘We’re more powerful together’: 2023 Empowerment Summit explores immigrant experience and colonial legacy

By Brina Ratangee
January 29, 2023
Kissam Munchie items and register, captured on Jan. 17, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Sean Onamade)

Kissam Kitchen to close temporarily for renovations per dining employees, Campus Dining to emphasize ‘culinary identities’

By Brina Ratangee, Jenny Yang and Ekta Anand
January 23, 2023
Stevenson Center 4327 is undergoing repairs for water damage experienced over winter break, as photographed on Jan. 10, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Ophelia Lu)

Water pipes burst from cold temperatures, several buildings undergoing repairs

By Brina Ratangee, Deputy News Editor
January 12, 2023
Vanderbilt Hospital as the sun sets and nurse shifts change, captured on November 8, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

VUMC Regional Director of Emergency Medicine arrested for assault and harassment

By Brina Ratangee, Deputy News Editor
December 16, 2022
The Tennessee State Capitol Building, as photographed July 28, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

Fall 2022 Vanderbilt Poll finds shifting opinions on abortion, growing divides in Republican Party in Tennessee

By Aaditi Lele and Brina Ratangee
December 15, 2022
Pamphlets outside Morgan House, as photographed on Dec. 6, 2022. (Hustler Staff/Brina Ratangee)

[Photo] Pamphlets left around campus accuse Vanderbilt of ‘fascism’ due to VUMC’s transgender health care

By Katherine Oung, Managing Editor
December 7, 2022
The K.C. Potter Center, which contains the Office of LGBTQI Life, as photographed on Oct. 29, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly)

Office of LGBTQI Life co-organizes 2022 Nashville Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience vigil

By Brina Ratangee, Deputy News Editor
November 19, 2022
The fallen Bicentennial Oak, as photographed on Nov. 13, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Connie Chen)

Bicentennial Bur Oak dating back to American Revolution near Garland Hall falls down

By Brina Ratangee, Deputy News Editor
November 15, 2022
The Ainsworth, as photographed on Nov. 8, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

Zeppelin rooftop mixers, cryptocurrency and a blockchain law: How crypto came to Vanderbilt

By Brina Ratangee and Alison Winters
November 14, 2022
Wesley Place Apartments, as photographed on Oct. 20, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

Students react to Wesley Place outdoor, rooftop event ban

By Brina Ratangee, Deputy News Editor
October 23, 2022
The newly named Leadership and Service Space, as photographed on Oct. 19, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

Former DKE house converted into new Leadership and Service House

By Brina Ratangee and Gabe Loewenson
October 21, 2022
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