The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

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

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
Stay up to date with Vanderbilt Football's bowl game and the transfer portal news!
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
Stay up to date with Vanderbilt Football's bowl game and the transfer portal news!
George Albu

George Albu, Staff Writer and Photographer

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 [email protected].

All content by George Albu
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 17, 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
Two carved pumpkins sitting by a tree near Library Lawn, photographed on Oct. 25, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Branching out

By Abby Hoelscher, Photography Editor
Nov 5, 2024
Exterior of Blair after a concert at night, as photographed on Jan. 26, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Blair adjunct professor Jeff Coffin inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

By Anastasia Thumser, News Copy Editor
Oct 31, 2024
Vanderbilt students cheer in the student section during the Texas game, as photographed Oct. 26, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Jackson Blunt)

Points of View: New student ticketing policy

By Kate Connell, Evan Nava, Anisa Juma, George Albu, Arden Madden, Peyton Price, Claire Andrews, Noah Weitzel and Olivia Chung
Oct 31, 2024
(Graphic depicting the inside of a CD case with a pumpkin on one side and a CD on the other. Hustler Multimedia/ Lexie Perez)

Staffer’s Mix: Staff Writer & Photographer George Albu

By George Albu, Staff Writer & Photographer
Oct 27, 2024
Black-and-white wide-angle photograph of Zeppos College, as photographed on Aug 19, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastate Southeast: How Vanderbilt students can help with recovery efforts

By Julia Lvovsky, Staff Writer and Photographer
Oct 22, 2024
Nancy Pelosi on stage speaking to the U.S. Elections course, photographed on Oct. 17, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi visits US Elections class

By Arman Amin and Lexi Abrams
Oct 20, 2024
The Centennial Park Parthenon on a sunny evening, as photographed on Oct. 13, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Searching for sunlight

By Abby Hoelscher, Photography Editor
Oct 20, 2024
Dining update sign at Rothschild Dining Hall, as photographed on Oct. 15, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Dining introduces updated meal plan options following student feedback

By Jenny Yang, Staff Writer
Oct 20, 2024
Vanderbilt 150 banner, as photographed on Sept. 20, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)

[Photo] Graduate students file petition for union election, hearing scheduled

By Madeleine Freeland, Staff Writer
Oct 20, 2024
Stevenson Center illuminated, as photographed on April 3, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Vanderbilt alumnus wins 2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry

By Swarada Kulkarni, Deputy News Editor
Oct 19, 2024
Sunset overlooking the pumpkin patch, as photographed on Oct. 11, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Faiza Islam)

IN PHOTOS: A beauti-fall break

By George Albu, Naomi Alvarado, Isabella Bautista, Alex Brodeur, Lindsay Glaccum, Faiza Islam, Shayna Kar, Emily Park, Alessandra Salvini, Michael Tung and Royce Yang
Oct 17, 2024
Candles at a pro-Palestine vigil and protest (top) and pro-Israel vigil (bottom), as photographed on Oct. 7, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Student groups commemorate one-year anniversary of heightened violence in the Middle East

By Brina Ratangee, Editorial Director
Oct 16, 2024
Photograph of First Bank Stadium with plants in the foreground, as photographed on Aug. 19, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] College of Arts and Science announces new sports and society minor

By Spencer George, Staff Writer
Oct 13, 2024
A photograph of a sunset on Peabody Lawn, as captured on Nov. 20, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Vanderbilt partnership with local middle school expands to include more hands-on involvement, faces logistical constraints

By Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Staff Writer
Oct 13, 2024
Charly Bliss on stage at Exit/In, as photographed on Oct. 8, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

IN PHOTOS: I was ‘Waiting For You,’ Charly Bliss

By George Albu, Staff Writer and Photographer
Oct 11, 2024
West End Tower with signs and blue smoke in the foreground, as photographed on Oct. 7, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Students participate in pro-Palestine protest at Centennial Park to honor Oct. 7 anniversary

By Jacob Stoebner and Alison Winters
Oct 8, 2024
Library Lawn on a sunny afternoon, as photographed on Oct. 1, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: ‘Dores hard at work

By Kasey Kautz, Deputy Photography Editor
Oct 9, 2024
Students address crowd at vigil commemorating the one-year anniversary of Oct. 7, as photographed on Oct. 7, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] ‘A somber anniversary’: Student groups host vigil honoring Oct. 7 victims and hostages

By Brina Ratangee, Editorial Director
Oct 8, 2024
A black-and-white photograph of the side of a bench with writing that reads "Vanderbilt University 1984", as photographed on Aug 19, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Students eligible to claim portion of $55 million lawsuit settlement

By Sae-Eun Lee and Scarlett Mickel
Oct 6, 2024
Silhouette of Zeppos Tower with dried sunflowers in the foreground, as photographed on Aug 19, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Students react to Category 4 Hurricane Helene

By Shannon Gordon and Ella Glodek
Oct 6, 2024
Black-and-white photograph of a sign that reads “Gloss” in bold letters, as photographed on Sept. 27, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

‘Gloss’: A look at the first video art exhibition in Nashville

By George Albu and Alex Brodeur
Oct 5, 2024
Black-and-white wide-angle photograph of Zeppos College, as photographed on Aug 19, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Dialogue Vanderbilt hosts New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie for discussion on political equality

By Scarlett Mickel, Staff Writer
Oct 3, 2024
Blaze Berlowitz stretching on the field, as photographed on Aug 21, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] IN PHOTOS: Buckling down for the SEC as summer turns to fall

By Ophelia Lu, Deputy Photography Editor
Oct 1, 2024
Squirrel enjoying a nut, as photographed on Sept. 21, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: A blur of rain

By Abby Hoelscher and Kasey Kautz
Sep 30, 2024
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