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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.
Ekta Anand

Ekta Anand, Former Staff Writer

Ekta Anand ('25) is from Atlanta, Ga., and is majoring in neuroscience and communication of science and technology in the College of Arts and Science. When not writing for The Hustler, you can find her dancing with the Bhangradores, watching a good movie or grabbing her third cup of coffee for the day. She can be reached at [email protected].

All content by Ekta Anand
Students attend the TIRRC Gen 2.0 Youth Summit, as photographed on April 15, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Tasfia Alam)

Vanderbilt alumni, students organize and speak at the Tennessee Immigrants and Refugee Rights Gen 2.0 Youth Summit

By Tasfia Alam and Ekta Anand
April 20, 2023
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon house, as photographed on Feb. 10, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Narenkumar Thirmiya)

SAE bids students affiliated with former DKE chapter after denouncing ‘underground’ organizations

By Ekta Anand and Parker Smith
February 24, 2023
Gun Violence and AAPI community panel discussion, as photographed on Feb. 1, 2023 (Ekta Anand)

‘A perfect storm’: Vanderbilt faculty lead panel on gun violence against Asian Americans

By Ekta Anand, Staff Writer
February 4, 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
The Phi Psi house next to construction of the new residential college, captured on October 26, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

Phi Kappa Psi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternities return to campus

By Ekta Anand, Senior Staff Writer
January 7, 2023
Entrance to Vanderbilt Hospital with people entering, captured on Nov. 8, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

VUSM students report decreased efficiency in healthcare delivery and gaps in education post-Roe

By Ekta Anand, Senior Staff Writer
December 1, 2022
Graphic depicting the word “Baseline” with various emojis in the background. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

Vanderbilt student develops new journaling and mood-tracking app

By Ekta Anand, Editorial Director
October 24, 2022
Madhappy and VUMC collaboration to support children with anxiety

Madhappy Foundation founds new Pediatric Psychiatric Fund at VUMC

By Ekta Anand and Abigail Henthorn
October 23, 2022
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, as photographed Oct 16 2020.

VUMC launches largest expansion project ever, to build new tower in 2026

By Ekta Anand, Editorial Director
August 14, 2022
West End Ave, as photographed on Aug. 12, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

May 2 shooting on West End leaves man critically injured

By Ekta Anand, Editorial Director
May 7, 2022
Project Safe’s Prevention Procession, as photographed on April 14, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Abigail Burke)

Project SAFE hosts Sexual Assault Awareness Month programming throughout April

By Ekta Anand and Aashi Gurijala
April 24, 2022
Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital sign, as photographed on April 12, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

Juvenile patient escapes custody at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, later found and arrested in Georgia

By Ekta Anand, Staff Writer
April 14, 2022
Vanderbilt School of Medicine, as photographed on Nov. 4, 2021 (Hustler Staff/Miguel Beristain).

Vanderbilt graduate schools maintain national top rankings on 2023 U.S. News lists

By Aaditi Lele and Ekta Anand
April 13, 2022
mask graphic

‘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
MLC General Caucus

Multicultural Leadership Council holds annual caucus for VSG election

By Ekta Anand, Staff Writer
March 21, 2022
The original banner posted outside Rand Dining Hall, as photographed on March 2, 2022

‘Hold white students accountable for their racism’: Banner in response to Chabad event taken down, replaced

By Ekta Anand and Mae Monette
March 10, 2022
photo of buttrick surrounded by nature

Chabad’s Rudy Rochman speaker event sparks allegations of racism, claims of antisemitism ensue

By Ekta Anand, Charlotte Mauger, Mae Monette and Rachael Perrotta
March 10, 2022
Black History Month sign

Black History Month programming at Vanderbilt

By Ekta Anand, Staff Writer
February 27, 2022
student activists at the protests

Students file legal complaint alleging university investment in fossil fuels violates non-profit investment obligations

By Ekta Anand, Charlotte Mauger and Brina Ratangee
February 16, 2022
Green-a-thon participants

SPEAR’s Green-a-thon held in person on Feb. 4 for first time in two years

By Ekta Anand, Staff Writer
February 11, 2022
Screenshot of Zoom Interview

‘Poetry is my first voice:’ Q&A with Nikky Finney

By Katherine Oung, Ekta Anand and Sally Johnson
January 18, 2022
Graphic

ANAND: Vanderbilt’s COVID-19 Task Force stops halfway

By Ekta Anand, Staff Writer
January 15, 2022
A student wears a mask while walking across campus with a peer. (Hustler Multimedia/Hallie Williams)

Breakthrough Asian American life expectancy research conducted by Vanderbilt doctoral student

By Ekta Anand, Staff Writer
December 22, 2021
Students eating dinner at the Interfaith Thanksgiving event hosted by the Interfaith Council

November on-campus events promote giving thanks

By Ekta Anand and Duaa Faquih
November 28, 2021
west end construction

Construction blasts near West End elicit complaints from students in nearby residence halls

By Ekta Anand, Staff Writer
November 24, 2021
Mr. C riding a swing at the homecoming block party

Homecoming Weekend 2021: Smaller scale, same effect

By Ekta Anand, Staff Writer
October 31, 2021
outstanding seniors

Meet the Class of 2022 Top 10 Outstanding Seniors and winner

By Ekta Anand and Brina Ratangee
October 29, 2021
APIDAM lantern exhibit at Rand Hall, photographed Oct. 20. (Hustler Staff/Ekta Anand)

AASA hosts events for APIDA month at Vanderbilt

By Ekta Anand, Staff Writer
October 26, 2021
Students serving food at Sabor Latino, an event organized by the Association of Latin American Students, as photographed Oct. 6, 2021. (Photo Courtesy of Shelby Keuhnle)

Hispanic Heritage Month: Latin identity and experience at Vanderbilt

By Ekta Anand, Staff Writer
October 19, 2021
student health center

Students cite discrepancies among quarantine experiences

By Ekta Anand and Brina Ratangee
October 6, 2021
night market infographic that says Welcome to night Market!

AASA hosts second Night Market at the Commons Center

By Ekta Anand, Staff Writer
September 28, 2021
the university counseling center

Students reflect on University Counseling Center accessibility

By Ekta Anand, Staff Writer
September 19, 2021
line on alumni lawn in front of food truck

Campus Dining modifies operations as lines and student complaints grow

By Ekta Anand, Staff Writer
September 10, 2021
dining tent located on Commons Lawn

Vanderbilt reinstalls outdoor tents for dining and gathering

By Ekta Anand
September 3, 2021
the innovation pavilion of the engineering and science building

Vanderbilt study reveals Nashville was relatively resilient after the Colonial Pipeline shutdown

By Ekta Anand and Aaditi Lele
July 23, 2021

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