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The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
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George Albu

George Albu, Deputy Opinion Editor

George Albu (‘27) is majoring in medicine, health and society in the College of Arts and Science. When not working for The Hustler, he enjoys watching video essays, exploring Nashville and going to the Rec. He can be reached at george.c.albu@vanderbilt.edu.

All content by George Albu
A man holding up two signs at the Stand Up for Science demonstration by the Tennessee State Capitol, as photographed on March 7, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Students, faculty and community members rally in support of science, medical research funding

By Alison Winters, News Editor
Mar 14, 2025
Photograph of the exterior of Langford Auditorium, photographed on Sept. 7, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Cynthia Erivo and Gaten Matarazzo to headline annual IMPACT Symposium, students experience difficulties with ticketing website

By Jorie Fawcett, Senior Advisor
Mar 6, 2025
The front of the Frist Art Museum with banners advertising current exhibitions, including “Tennessee Harvest,” as photographed on Feb. 1, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)

Monet to Music City: Review of the Frist Art Museum’s ‘Farm to Table’ and ‘Tennessee Harvest’

By George Albu, Deputy Opinion Editor
Mar 2, 2025
Graphic depicting Google and Microsoft logos with the words “Points of View.” (Hustler Multimedia/Sam El-Shammaa)

Points of View: Transition from Google to Microsoft

By Kate Connell, George Albu, Frederik Schutz, Michael Carroll, Claire Andrews, Evan Nava and Victoria Ayeni
Mar 2, 2025
Max McNown strums his guitar as orange lights shine behind him at the Exit/In, photographed on Feb. 23, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Angela Bork)

I am ‘Dead Set’ to go back to Max McNown performing at Exit/In

By George Albu, Deputy Opinion Editor
Feb 28, 2025
Jane Nwaba fights for a rebound, as photographed on Feb. 22, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Memorial Minutes: Postseason on the horizon

By Grace Hall, Deputy Sports Editor
Feb 26, 2025
Front entrance to Kirkland Hall with stairs in the foreground, as photographed on Nov. 1, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost C. Cybele Raver respond to NIH funding cuts

By Alison Winters, News Editor
Feb 26, 2025
The upper courtyard of Stevenson Center Complex, as photographed on Sept. 12, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Senate alleges $4.9 million in Vanderbilt and VUMC NSF-funded research as promoting ‘far-left ideology’

By Brina Ratangee and Alison Winters
Feb 24, 2025
Mikayla Blakes shoots over the defense, as photographed on Feb. 23, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Vanderbilt falls to No. 6 South Carolina 82-54

By Rhea Patney, Managing Editor
Feb 23, 2025
A clothing rack at Buffalo Thrift Store with reflections from the front window, photographed on Feb. 9, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: A frozen February

By Abby Hoelscher, Photography Editor
Feb 17, 2025
Black-and-white photograph of Kirkland Hall on a sunny day, as photographed on Aug. 19, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] UPDATED: Graduate program capacity to be determined by school deans following temporary pause in admissions

By TaMyra Johnson and Brina Ratangee
Feb 15, 2025
Morgan House through a construction fence, as photographed on Sept. 21, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Students express frustration with VandyRides shuttle service, miscommunication in the VandySafe app

By Hailey Weiner, Staff Writer
Feb 15, 2025
Alumni Hall in direct sunlight, as photographed on Sept. 14, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] VSG senator alleges unjust executive actions by VSG president

By José Ruiz-Zepeda, Staff Writer
Feb 13, 2025
Photograph of an inscription on a bench that reads “Vanderbilt University 1984” in gold lettering, as photographed on Aug. 19, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Student Affairs names Noris Edney III associate dean of students for belonging and communities

By Madeleine Freeland and Swarada Kulkarni
Feb 9, 2025
Graphic depicting a pastel-pink and white dorm room with a bed, nightstand and plants. (Hustler Multimedia/Sam El-Shammaa)

Upgrading bit by bit: A guide to improving your living space

By George Albu, Staff Writer & Photographer
Feb 6, 2025
Black-and-white photograph of the Vanderbilt University Hospital Critical Care Tower, as photographed on Sept. 7, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] VUMC removes DEI from all websites, social media; SCSJI changes to SCBC

By Brina Ratangee and TaMyra Johnson
Feb 4, 2025
Jeremiah Crosswhite’s lemon and leaves tattoo above his knee, as photographed on Nov. 3, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Tattoos of Vanderbilt: The stories behind the ink

By Daniela Aguilar and Jacqueline Welsh
Feb 2, 2025
Graphic depicting online creators doing their crafts, with elements of social media — such as various reactionary emojis — in the foreground. (Hustler Multimedia/ Sam El-Shammaa)

ALBU: Stop doomscrolling and create

By George Albu, Deputy Opinion Editor
Feb 2, 2025
Wide-angle black-and-white shot of Stevenson Center, as photographed on Aug. 19, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Vanderbilt-led NASA satellite mission enters implementation phase

By Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Deputy News Editor
Jan 27, 2025
Graphic depicting couples on various dates in weather conditions, ranging from snowy to sunny. (Hustler Multimedia/Sofia El-Shammaa)

Resilient romance: Date ideas for different weather conditions

By George Albu, Staff Writer and Photographer 
Jan 26, 2025
The Vanderbilt Off-Broadway cast writes letters to relatives, as photographed on Jan. 21, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Alex Brodeur)

You will be writing ‘Letters’ back home after you see VOB’s rendition of ‘Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812’

By George Albu, Staff Writer and Photographer
Jan 23, 2025
Kirkland Tower on a sunny day, as photographed on Sept. 20, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Darren Reisberg named vice chancellor for administration

By Sae-Eun Lee, Staff Writer
Jan 16, 2025
Graphic depicting a variety of mocktails in several glasses. (Hustler Multimedia/Sam El-Shammaa)

Brrr-y beverages without buzz: The Hustler’s guide to winter mocktails 

By George Albu, Staff Writer & Photographer
Jan 14, 2025
Black-and-white photograph of Kirkland Hall with tents in front of it, as photographed on April 4, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] VADNOS: Civil discourse shouldn’t come at the expense of student activism

By Jason Vadnos, Staffer-in-Training
Jan 14, 2025
A group of students pose for a group photo in the snowfall, as photographed on Jan. 10, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

Freezing fun: Snow day in Vandyland

By George Albu, Staff Writer and Photographer
Jan 12, 2025
Rand Hall in a blanket of snow as snow continues to flutter down, as photographed on Jan. 10, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)

[Photo] University cancels classes for snow storm, Campus Dining alters hours

By Alison Winters, News Editor
Jan 10, 2025
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
Three adults walk by construction at VUMC, as photographed on Nov. 12, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: A jolly good finale

By Abby Hoelscher, Photography Editor
Dec 14, 2024
A graphic of three formally dressed individuals standing right next to one another, all dressed in holiday-themed colors, with snowflakes in the background. (Hustler Multimedia/Jorie Fawcett)

Formal in the freeze: How to dress to impress this holiday season

By George Albu, Staff Writer and Photographer 
Dec 9, 2024
A pride flag hangs by a church's staircase in Hillsboro Village, as photographed on Feb. 24, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] GUEST EDITORIAL: Leave the Vanderbubble, we need collective action now more than ever

By Jessica Wang and Amy Leipziger
Dec 3, 2024
The album cover for “GNX” with Kendrick Lamar standing next to a Buick GNX in black-and-white. (Photo courtesy of pgLang LLC)

Musical magic and fumbling flops: ‘GNX’

By George Albu, Staff Writer and Photographer 
Nov 25, 2024
Wide-angle photograph of fall foliage by Buttrick Hall, photographed on Nov. 3, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)

[Photo] Students and colleagues remember professor Yinghui Guo

By Lauren Yang, Staff Writer
Nov 19, 2024
Sign for Stevenson Center Building 6, photographed on Oct. 31, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Stevenson 6 to be torn down, new building constructed in its place

By Benjy Yang, Staff Writer
Nov 19, 2024
Mural at the headquarters of Frothy Monkey Co., as photographed on Oct. 18, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)

Savoring every cup: A review of Frothy Monkey Co.

By George Albu, Jocelyn Ni, Blythe Bouza and Pragya Shah
Nov 18, 2024
Nadine Strossen speaks while gesturing with her hands, as photographed on Nov. 13, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Former ACLU President Nadine Strossen discusses First Amendment protections of hate speech and free speech

By Tasfia Alam, Managing Editor
Nov 18, 2024
Ben Shapiro lectures on stage to an audience of supporters at Langford Auditorium, as photographed on Nov. 13, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] ‘New golden age’: Vanderbilt Young Americans for Freedom host Ben Shapiro for discussion of America post-election

By Tasfia Alam, Alison Winters and Zach Joseph
Nov 16, 2024
Lipscomb's #18 tries to guard as a Vandy player goes in for the kick, photographed on Nov. 15, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)

[Photo] Soccer: Vanderbilt advances to second round of NCAA Tournament with a 4-1 victory against Lipscomb

By Connor Campbell, Senior Staff Writer
Nov 15, 2024
Close-up of a white flower among leaves, as photographed on Nov. 1, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: November in Nashville

By Abby Hoelscher, Photography Editor
Nov 13, 2024
A graphic depicting a United States flag, scale and outline of the capitol building (Hustler Staff/Jorie Fawcett).

Points of View: 2024 Presidential Election

By Kate Connell, Noah Weitzel, Barrie Barto, Tasfia Alam, Alysia Shang, Anisa Juma, Sammy Panchal, Peyton Price, Manushree Navaneethakrishnan, George Albu, Claire Andrews and Hailey Weiner
Nov 11, 2024
American flag in the window of a Furman Hall office, as photographed on Sept. 20, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)

[Photo] Vanderbilt Political Review hosts policy debate between Vanderbilt College Republicans, Democrats on eve of presidential election

By Shannon Gordon, Staff Writer
Nov 7, 2024
A view of the Nashville skyline taken near the site of the 2020 Christmas Day bombing, as photographed on Oct. 24, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/ Nafees-ul Haque)

Tunnels to towers: A tour of Nashville’s haunted past

By George Albu, Jorie Fawcett, Nafees-ul Haque and Brina Ratangee
Nov 6, 2024
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