The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
Memorial Magic is back! Read more about the men's revamped roster and women's experienced team.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
Memorial Magic is back! Read more about the men's revamped roster and women's experienced team.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
Memorial Magic is back! Read more about the men's revamped roster and women's experienced team.
Emma Mattson

Emma Mattson, Former Copy Editor

Emma Mattson (’21) wrote for the News section. She studied communication arts, Spanish and German in the College of Arts and Science. In her spare time, she eats Grins obsessively, listens to indie music and tries to pet all the dogs on campus.

All content by Emma Mattson
NPHC house

VSG Greek Life Campus Climate Survey discarded because of concerns with its design

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
May 12, 2021
the NPHC house on Greek Row

Black cultural organizations and MLC leaders seek change within VSG

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
May 2, 2021
screenshot from SCNO event

Vanderbilt SCNO kicks off first annual speaker series with focus on nonprofit leadership and impact

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
Mar 28, 2021
Kirkland Hall. Picture taken on Feb. 5, 2021. (Hustler Multimedia/Anjali Chanda)

College of Arts and Science increases Ph.D. stipends 10 to 15 percent; Graduate Student Village scheduled to open Fall 2023

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
Mar 18, 2021
Astronaut Rhea Seddon during her interview with The Hustler. Screenshot taken on Feb. 5, 2021. (Vanderbilt Hustler/Emma Mattson)

Astronaut Rhea Seddon shares stories of overcoming gender barriers in space flight and medicine

By Ryder Li and Emma Mattson
Mar 7, 2021
Kirkland Hall during the fall. (Hustler Multimedia/Emery Little)

Vanderbilt Early Decision admit rate falls to 18.1 percent

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
Feb 28, 2021
Greek Row with Kappa Sigma house in front, photographed on Aug. 24, 2020.

IFC, Panhel membership at record low, down over 50 percent

By Emma Mattson and Brendan O'Reilly
Feb 20, 2021
image of flowers outside of fuman

VSG endorses Graduate Workers United List of Demands for the Spring 2021 Semester

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
Feb 13, 2021
words vanderbilt law school carved in gray stone on the side of a building with windows above the words

New Brightspace course provides LSAT resources and application advice for pre-law students

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
Jan 24, 2021
Student walks outside of wilson hall

Meet the committee behind Spring 2021’s four extra reading days

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
Dec 18, 2020
Kirkland Hall through a fall tree, photographed on October 12, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Emery Little)

New Title IX regulations explained

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
Nov 1, 2020
Nicholas S. Zeppos College Dining Hall

Dining halls switch to compostable silverware; vegan and vegetarian students reflect on Fall 2020 dining changes

By Emma Mattson and Annabelle Abbott
Oct 2, 2020
Buns on the Run food truck

UPDATED: Tortellini Tuesday sells out before 4:30 p.m.; Local Java’s hours reduced

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
Sep 20, 2020
Vanderbilt's Zeppos Residential College currently offers take-out options only. (Hustler Multimedia / Hunter Long)

Students react to first week of dining changes, Campus Dining announces new Grubhub partnership

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
Aug 27, 2020
International students can now remain in the U.S. even if Vanderbilt moves to a fully online model, according to a July 14 update from ICE. (Former Hustler Multimedia/Emily Gonçalves)

ICE restrictions reversed; ISSS commits to expanding support for international students

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
Jul 20, 2020
Hustler Multimedia/Emily Gonçalves, Former Multimedia Director

International students, administrators respond to ICE announcement

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
Jul 10, 2020
ALAS hosts "Sabor Latino" in the SLC on Monday, October 7. (Former Hustler Multimedia/Emily Gonçalves)

International students partner with MLC and VSG to present demands to Dean Bandas, ISSS

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
Jul 2, 2020
The Ingram Scholarship is awarded each year to seven to ten incoming Vanderbilt first-years who exemplify the values of character, service, leadership and giving. (Hustler Staff/Emma Mattson)

Class of 2024 Ingram Scholars reflect on quarantine, service and Fall 2020 plans

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
Jul 1, 2020
Students dance in Café con Leche, the annual cultural showcase hosted by the Association of Latin American Students (ALAS). (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

International students grapple with unanswered questions, as the deadline to declare remote study approaches

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
Jun 25, 2020
International students share stories from their Vanderbilt experiences at the Lanterns Showcase, held annually in February.

International students react to Return to Campus plan

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
Jun 22, 2020
Nashville healthcare workers gather in Legislative Plaza to protest police brutality as part of a larger Black Lives Matter march, Saturday, June 14. (White Coats March for Justice/Sent to The Hustler by Katlin Elrod)

Nashville healthcare workers participate in White Coats March for Justice

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
Jun 15, 2020
Commencement ceremony held on Alumni lawn. (Former Hustler Multimedia/Emily Gonçalves)

Class of 2020 reacts to the university’s announced dates for their commencement celebrations

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
May 29, 2020
Sunlight streams through tree in front of Cole hall

1,200 rooms still contain student belongings as university weighs retrieval options

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
May 9, 2020
Hustler: Emma Mattson, Copy Editor Name of Pet: Chaucer Favorite Activity: Eating peanut butter Fun Fact: Loves to do yoga with the family

[Photo] IN PHOTOS: Hustler Pets

By Emily Gonçalves, Multimedia Director
May 1, 2020
Vanderbilt’s campus from an aerial view, as photographed on September 1, 2019. (Photo / Emily Gonçalves)

How Vanderbilt’s COVID-19 response compares to other Top 20 institutions

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
Apr 13, 2020
Vanderbilt has promised to pay university staff like normal for the remote work period. For student workers, however, the situation is more complicated.

RAs lose pay for April and May; staff and Work Study recipients maintain normal pay

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
Mar 29, 2020
sunset over campus

International students grapple with uncertainty

By Emma Mattson and Rachel Wei
Mar 20, 2020
Photo of the Stevenson bridge

Meet the four tickets for VSG President and Vice President

By Jessica M. Barker, Emma Mattson and Ryan Suddath
Mar 15, 2020
Senior Caroline Janssen, who is studying civil engineering, stands with an Array of Things sensor. Sensors like this one are located at the Commons Bridge, by the Baker Building and at the corner of 21st Ave. and Broadway. (Photo courtesy Shun Ahmed, VU Engineering Communications)

Array of Things sensor data suggest changes to 21st Ave. crosswalks, pedestrian bridge

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
Feb 19, 2020
Students performing at last year's Harambee Showcase, held Feb. 10, 2019.

This year’s Harambee Showcase offers fresh perspective on mental health, African diasporic cultures

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
Feb 8, 2020
Blue glowing supercomputer

Meet ACCRE, Vanderbilt’s supercomputer

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
Jan 29, 2020
Buttrick Hall houses a number of A&S departments and a graduate student floor, serving as one of many staple academic spaces on campus.

Graduate Workers United continues efforts towards graduate student unionization

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Apr 25, 2019
Former VSG President Tariq Issa (left) and Vice President Lanier Langdale (right) finished their term April 17. (Photo by Emily Goncalves)

Tariq Issa and Lanier Langdale reflect on year in office, share advice with community

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Apr 21, 2019
Vanderbilt's student center. (Hustler Multimedia)

Campus Dining increases meal plans requirements for on-campus students for 2019-2020

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Apr 7, 2019
Jean and Alexander Heard Library (Photo credit John Russell/Vanderbilt University)

Million dollar grant funds creation of database of texts for students with print disabilities

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Mar 31, 2019
Students grab food in the E. Bronson Ingram dining hall. (Photo by Hunter Long)

Meal swipe donation program will allow students to donate unused meals

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Mar 28, 2019
Entrance to Buttrick graduate student carrels fourth floor. (Photo by Emma Mattson)

Central Library renovations to create graduate student spaces scheduled for this summer

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Mar 18, 2019
Provost’s Steering Committee on Women announces four areas of info gathering

Provost’s Steering Committee on Women announces four areas of info gathering

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Mar 17, 2019
English Language Center (Photo by Emma Mattson)

International Student Support Working Group hosts workshops to teach networking skills

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Feb 25, 2019
Vanderbilt University. (Photo courtesy Claire Barnett)

VSG joins Graduate Student Council and Vanderbilt administration in endorsing Mental Health Bill of Rights and Responsibilities

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Feb 17, 2019
VCR and VCD debate healthcare policy, drawing 90 students

VCR and VCD debate healthcare policy, drawing 90 students

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Feb 13, 2019
(Photo by Emma Mattson)

University Club of Nashville closes after 47 years

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Feb 11, 2019
VSG passes resolution to better support international student concerns

VSG passes resolution to better support international student concerns

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Feb 10, 2019
VSG funds Elect Her training program to combat gender disparity in government

VSG funds Elect Her training program to combat gender disparity in government

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Feb 5, 2019
VerifyU program introduced to bolster Vanderbilt cybersecurity

VerifyU program introduced to bolster Vanderbilt cybersecurity

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Jan 20, 2019
(Photo credit themilaana.org)

Alumna Kavita Prasad (‘18) starts nonprofit for current Vanderbilt students

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Jan 13, 2019
The town hall was held in the SLC Board of Trust Room Dec. 6.

Diversity and equity town hall draws more than 75 participants

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Dec 8, 2018
The view from 25th Ave. S on Vanderbilt's campus, including the Wond'ry. (Photo courtesy Claire Barnett)

Frist Center for Autism and Innovation explores potential in autistic individuals

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Dec 5, 2018
The new Amazon center being built in Nashville on November 11, 2018.

Amazon brings 5,000 new high-paying jobs to Vanderbilt’s backyard

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Dec 2, 2018
Vanderbilt on Saturday, August 18, 2018. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Three cheaper ways to get to the airport this Thanksgiving break

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Nov 12, 2018
(Photo by Claire Barnett)

Thirty-eight Belmont students strengthen Vanderbilt Marching Band

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Nov 11, 2018
OACS partners with Lyft to provide Vanderbilt students free transportation to service organizations

OACS partners with Lyft to provide Vanderbilt students free transportation to service organizations

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Nov 9, 2018
Vanderbilt’s Immigration Practice Clinic takes on humanitarian cases

Vanderbilt’s Immigration Practice Clinic takes on humanitarian cases

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Oct 11, 2018
VSG announces updates to Student Health Center to improve accessibility

VSG announces updates to Student Health Center to improve accessibility

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Sep 26, 2018
Updated iDialogues program from the IICC begins Sept. 27

Updated iDialogues program from the IICC begins Sept. 27

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Sep 11, 2018
Mayborn Renovation Celebration on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Zeppos and others break ground for Peabody renovations

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Sep 7, 2018
On white people in diversity work

On white people in diversity work

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Nov 15, 2017
A case for answering honestly, “How are you?”

A case for answering honestly, “How are you?”

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Nov 3, 2017
You should do something pointless this weekend

You should do something pointless this weekend

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Oct 24, 2017
Why getting out of your language comfort zone is both crucial and fun

Why getting out of your language comfort zone is both crucial and fun

By Emma Mattson, Assistant Campus Editor
Sep 14, 2017