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The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
First-years, fill out The Hustler’s annual First-Year Survey for the chance to win Vanderbilt merch!
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
First-years, fill out The Hustler’s annual First-Year Survey for the chance to win Vanderbilt merch!
George Albu

George Albu, Photography Editor

George Albu (‘27) is majoring in medicine, health and society in the College of Arts and Science. He previously served as Deputy Opinion Editor. 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
Kirkland Hall appears above the tree line in a window at Wilson Hall, as photographed on Nov. 7, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Alex Brodeur)

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Final lap to Turkey Time

By George Albu, Photography Editor
Nov 16, 2025
East House is illuminated by sunlight with a bench in the foreground, as photographed on Sept. 13, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Vanderbilt announces plan to construct new residential college on Commons

By José Ruiz-Zepeda, Deputy News Editor
Nov 13, 2025
Students sit in Rand Hall with the serving area in the background, as photographed on Oct. 30, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Wind chills and red-hot ‘Dores

By Shayna Kar, Deputy Photography Editor
Nov 9, 2025
“The Vanderbilt Sapphire,” crafted by Tiffany & Co. in the early 20th century, is up for sale at “The Geneva Jewels Auction: V.” (Photo courtesy of Phillips)

Gilded glamour: A deep dive into Gladys Vanderbilt’s treasures

By George Albu and Shayda Oliaei
Nov 9, 2025
An empty lecture hall in Stevenson Center, as photographed on Oct. 15, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] VADNOS: Don’t just go to class. Be present.

By Jason Vadnos, Staff Writer
Nov 10, 2025
Students eat in Rand Dining Hall, as photographed on Oct. 31, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Campus Dining implements new menu items and on-the-go options

By Ella Crocco, Staffer-in-Training
Nov 8, 2025
Ticket office for the Nashville Sounds baseball team sits in the sun before a game, as photographed on Sept. 12, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] ZANGAN: Why Nashville needs an MLB team

By Max Zangan, Staffer-in-Training
Nov 5, 2025
The Rohr Lobeck Chabad Center sign sits in sunlight in a wide-angle photo, as photographed on Oct. 30, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Chancellor Daniel Diermeier receives Chabad Lamplighter Award

By Layla Meisel, Staff Writer
Nov 3, 2025
Group of demonstrators stand near the curb holding various signs for No Kings Day, as photographed on Oct. 17, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Indivisible Vandy increases on-campus activity following Diermeier’s statement on Trump’s higher education compact

By Corey Lochan, Copy Editor
Nov 2, 2025
A tree stands in front of the exterior of Highland Quad, as photographed on Sept. 5, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)

[Photo] Person attempts to break into 2 Chaffin residence apartments

By Charlotte Castle and TaMyra Johnson
Oct 29, 2025
Anella performs at The End, as photographed on Oct. 21, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Anella was ‘Crashing This Party’ at The End with his first headlining tour

By Michael Carroll, Deputy Life Editor
Oct 27, 2025
he sun shines on the Wond’ry with Olin Hall in the background, as photographed on Aug. 29, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Vanderbilt Quantum Initiative wins South Carolina’s annual Quantum Hackathon

By Elias Haig Alves, Staff Writer
Oct 27, 2025
A view of the front of the Vanderbilt University Police Department Headquarters building, as photographed on Oct. 1, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Vanderbilt University Public Safety releases new safety resources

By Hailey Weiner and Christopher Lee
Oct 23, 2025
A Community Service Officer patrol car parks by Greek Row, as photographed on Sept. 5, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] 2025 Security and Fire Safety Report shows increase in stalking and theft

By Eyyel Karthikeyan, Health and Wellness Beat Reporter
Oct 22, 2025
A demonstrator holds a sign that reads "THE MASSES GREATER THAN THE FASCIST" with the Tennessee State Capitol in the background, as photographed on Oct. 18, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] RUIZ-ZEPEDA: Vanderbilt, stop the conversation and reject the compact

By José Ruiz-Zepeda, Deputy News Editor
Oct 22, 2025
Black-and-white photo of a crowd of No Kings protestors standing by the Tennessee State Capitol, as photographed on Oct. 17, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Vanderbilt community members participate in second ‘No Kings’ protest against the Trump administration

By Alexis Folts and Samantha Rojas
Oct 21, 2025
A line of protesters hold up signs by a street at No Kings protest, as photographed on Oct. 18, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: An eventful week, to say the least

By Shayna Kar, Deputy Photography Editor
Oct 19, 2025
Vanderbilt plays a point against LSU, as photographed on Oct. 17, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Volleyball: Vanderbilt falls to LSU, 3-2

By Abigail Pope, Staff Writer
Oct 17, 2025
A pager lays on a table at The Pub at Overcup Oak, as photographed on Oct. 14, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Campus Dining implements new pager system at The Pub to increase efficiency

By Hailey Weiner, Deputy Copy Editor
Oct 17, 2025
Up-close photo of the Tennessee state flag flying in the wind, as photographed on Sept. 12, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Aftyn Behn win primary elections in Tennessee’s 7th congressional district

By Alex Brodeur and Julian Nguyen
Oct 12, 2025
Students and faculty protest the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” as photographed on Oct. 8, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Faculty Senate, VSG urge university not to sign Trump’s higher education compact

By Jacob Stoebner, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 11, 2025
Vanderbilt students and faculty march to Kirkland Hall in protest of Trump's compact, as photographed on Oct. 8, 2025 (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu).

[Photo] Vanderbilt Graduate Workers United organize rally against Trump administration’s ‘Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education’

By Rhea Patney, Senior Adviser
Oct 9, 2025
Center for Student Wellbeing on a sunny day, as photographed on Sept. 17, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Vanderbilt community reacts to accommodation requests, accessibility amid construction: one semester later

By José Ruiz-Zepeda, Deputy News Editor
Oct 7, 2025
Wyatt Center on a sunny afternoon with students oriented in a circle on the lawn in the foreground, as photographed on Sept. 13, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Man arrested for threatening students with a knife near Wyatt Center, no AlertVU message sent

By Charlotte Castle, News Editor
Oct 2, 2025
Up-close photo of West End Tower on a sunny afternoon, as photographed on Sept. 28, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Music, moments and milestones

By Shayna Kar, Deputy Photography Editor
Sep 28, 2025
Vanderbilt's cheer team runs across the end zone, as photographed on Sept. 20, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] BREAKING: ESPN’s College GameDay to visit Vanderbilt vs. Alabama game in Tuscaloosa

By Henry Oelhafen, Sports Editor
Sep 28, 2025
E. Bronson Ingram College on a sunny day within the foreground, as photographed on Aug. 30, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Vanderbilt’s 2025 fiscal year breaks university fundraising record

By Shayda Oliaei, Deputy News Editor
Sep 24, 2025
Black-and-white photo of Charlie Kirk's vigil with a student's face out of focus in the foreground, as photographed on Sept. 17, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Members of Vanderbilt College Republicans announce plans to start a Turning Point USA chapter at Vanderbilt

By Hailey Weiner, Deputy Copy Editor
Sep 23, 2025
Vanderbilt's cheer team runs across the end zone with the Vanderbilt letters, as photographed on Sept. 20, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Football: Vanderbilt’s SEC opponents for next four years released, three annual rivalry opponents announced

By Henry Oelhafen, Sports Editor
Sep 23, 2025
Photo of a sign on a glass door that reads “Blair School of Music” in black text, as photographed on Sept. 5, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Blair first-year voice majors advised not to participate in performing arts groups

By Rhea Patney, Senior Adviser
Sep 23, 2025
Photo of the Graduate building sign with leaves in the foreground, as photographed on Sept. 13, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

Mural for the Nashville Sounds baseball team illuminated by sunlight, as photographed on Sept. 12, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

Photo of a mid-day crowd at Broadway in downtown Nashville, as photographed on Sept. 12, 2025. (Hustler Mulitmedia/George Albu)

Wide-angle photo depicting setup tents and tables for the Fall for the Arts festival on Wyatt Lawn, as photographed on Sept. 19, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

Black-and-white photos of table setups in preparation of Falls for the Arts, as photographed on Sept. 19, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

Photo of a mid-day crowd at Broadway in downtown Nashville, as photographed on Sept. 12, 2025. (Hustler Mulitmedia/George Albu)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Full of spirit

By Shayna Kar, Deputy Photography Editor
Sep 21, 2025
Stage for 'Come From Away' before the show begins, as photographed on Sept. 12, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] ‘Come from Away’ tells a story of humanity amidst tragedy

By Elaine Wu, Staffer-in-Training
Sep 20, 2025
Two students place objects at Charlie Kirk’s vigil, as photographed on Sept. 17, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Vanderbilt College Republicans hold vigil in honor of Charlie Kirk

By Charlotte Castle and Shayda Oliaei
Sep 18, 2025
Two students walk by the construction site between Featheringill Hall and Stevenson Center 6, as photographed on Sept. 5, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: The calm and the cheers

By Shayna Kar, Deputy Photography Editor
Sep 14, 2025
Vanderbilt University Medical Center with a map in the foreground alongside an American flag on the right side of the frame, as photographed on Sept. 5, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Annual Flulapalooza scrapped, to be replaced by ‘Fight the Flu’ program

By Eyyel Karthikeyan, Staffer-in-Training
Sep 13, 2025
Black-and-white photo of the Vanderbilt Law School on a cloudy day, as photographed on Sept. 5, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Undergraduate pre-law advising services moved to Vanderbilt Law School

By Jada Mitchum, Staff Writer
Sep 10, 2025
The back facade of Kirkland Hall on a mostly-sunny with a tree in the foreground, as photographed on Aug. 29, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: We are so back

By George Albu, Photography Editor
Sep 7, 2025
Excavator at the back of McTyeire Hall, as photographed on Aug. 20, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Construction ends on Garland Hall, FirstBank Stadium, continues elsewhere on campus

By Andrey Sarkanich and Jacob Stoebner
Sep 7, 2025
Up-close photograph of the top of the Kirkland Hall clocktower, as photographed on Aug. 29, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vanderbilt, do not punish your employees for your feckless leadership

By Lynne Berry, Guest Writer
Sep 3, 2025
Branscomb behind Dare to Grow branded fencing and with exposed windowsills on various floors, as photographed on Aug. 22, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Asbestos found in Branscomb Quad, demolition work temporarily halted

By José Ruiz-Zepeda, Deputy News Editor
Aug 30, 2025
A sign on a table from the Vanderbilt chapter of the Reformed University Fellowship with someone walking by in the foreground, as photographed on Aug. 20, 2025.

Back to Vandyland: First day of class

By George Albu, Photography Editor
Aug 24, 2025
West End Tower next to Zeppos Residential College on a sunny day, as photographed on April 29, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Meet the 10 new Ingram Scholars

By Eyyel Karthikeyan and Charlotte Castle
Aug 15, 2025
Bench on campus inscribed with ‘Vanderbilt University 1984’, photographed on August 19, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] GUEST EDITORIAL: Vanderbilt and VUMC: We are complicit with Trump’s assault on DEI

By Lynne Berry, Guest Writer
Aug 4, 2025
Kirkland Hall on a clear sunny day, photographed on April 26, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)

[Photo] Vanderbilt hires firm to investigate possible noncompliance with Trump DEI executive order

By Charlotte Castle, News Editor
Aug 2, 2025
VUMC sign and map with the hospital in the background, as photographed on Feb. 23, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)

[Photo] Vanderbilt Program for LGBTQ Health lays off 5 staff members, Trans Buddy Program halted

By Rhea Patney, Senior Adviser
Jul 8, 2025
Hustler Wrapped 2024-25

Hustler Wrapped 2024-25

By Aiden Rutman, Alison Winters, Barrie Barto, Brina Ratangee, Daniela Aguilar, Jorie Fawcett, Rhea Patney, Tasfia Alam, Jacob Stoebner, Abby Hoelscher, Alessandra Salvini, Faiza Islam, George Albu, Harmony Wang, Isabella Bautista, Jo Anderson, Miguel Beristain, Olivia Noell, Ophelia Lu, Savannah Walske, Urmika Nandwani, Brooke Hudacek, Kristina Trojak, Lexie Perez, Lily Martinez, Alexander Cheng and Katherine Oung
Jun 1, 2025
Engraved-in-stone sign for Vanderbilt University, as photographed on March 10, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] University policy remains unchanged following federal Title IX regulation update

By TaMyra Johnson, Managing Editor
May 5, 2025
The front area for the Center for Research on Inequality and Health at Vanderbilt University, as photographed on April 28, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] LGBTQ+ Policy Lab reports $9.6M loss in federal funding following NIH cuts

By Alison Winters, Former News Editor
May 5, 2025
Partial cast of VOB’s rendition of  “Company,” with Robert sitting back on a couch while singing. (Photo courtesy of Alex Tomack)

VOB’s “Company” had me divorced from reality

By George Albu, Deputy Opinion Editor 
Apr 27, 2025
Vanderbilt Law School from a side-angle view on a sunny day, as photographed on March 8, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

[Photo] Law School ranks No. 14 in 2025 U.S. News rankings

By Shannon Gordon and Jenny Yang
Apr 27, 2025
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