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.
Immanual John Milton

Immanual John Milton, Former Editor in Chief

Immanual John Milton (’22) is from Minneapolis, MN. He studies computer science, economics and business. Before being Editor in Chief, Immanual was a deputy news editor. He can be reached at [email protected].

   

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Meet the seven Class of 2025 Ingram Scholars

By Mae Monette and Immanual John Milton
Jul 25, 2021
Photo of Kirkland Hall. (Hustler Multimedia/Anjali Chanda)

Washington Examiner publishes modified version of Gould’s Medium post

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Apr 13, 2021
Laika, pet of Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief. Follow her on Instagram @laikathemnspacedog.

[Photo] IN PHOTOS: Hustler Pets 2021

By Eva Pace, Life Editor
Apr 12, 2021
Sigma Chi on Greek Row. Picture taken on Nov. 15, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Hallie Williams)

Jordan Gould drops out of VSG election, admits to being present at Sigma Chi North/South week

By Jessica M. Barker, Immanual John Milton, Jonathan Liu, Charlotte Mauger, Avery Muir and Rachael Perrotta
Mar 22, 2021
Kirkland Hall during the fall. Photo taken on Oct. 12, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Emery Little)

VSG election pushed back a week, campaigning suspended until Monday

By Jessica M. Barker, Immanual John Milton, Jonathan Liu, Charlotte Mauger, Avery Muir and Rachael Perrotta
Mar 19, 2021
Central Library on Vanderbilt's campus, photographed September 10, 2020. (Alex Venero/Hustler Multimedia)

VSG campaigning to resume amidst claims of campaign violations

By Immanual John Milton and Rachael Perrotta
Mar 19, 2021
Mark Bandas. (Photo courtesy Vanderbilt University)

Dean of Students Mark Bandas to retire May 2021, G. L. Black to succeed

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Mar 5, 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci serves as the United States' chief medical advisor and lead the nation's COVID-19 response. (Photo courtesy National Institutes of Health)

In-person Commencement scheduled for May 15-16, Fauci to virtually headline Graduates Day

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Mar 3, 2021
Students carried a 14-foot figure of a unicorn to Kirkland Hall on Feb. 23. (Hustler Multimedia / Josh Rehders)

DivestVU, Dores Divest hold an over 30-person protest at Kirkland Hall

By Jessica M. Barker, Justine Del Monte, Immanual John Milton and Avery Muir
Feb 23, 2021
Kirkland Tower after heavy snowfall on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

DivestVU, Dores Divest plan Feb. 23 protest, will reportedly include ‘14-foot mystical creature’

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Feb 22, 2021
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier sat down with The Hustler on Feb. 19, 2021 to speak about the snowstorm, the upcoming march and Greek Life at Vanderbilt. Screenshot taken of Zoom. (Hustler Staff/Immanual John Milton)

Debrief with Diermeier: Snowstorms, COVID-19 and what Greek life adds to campus

By Jessica M. Barker, Immanual John Milton and Avery Muir
Feb 20, 2021
Snow and ice cover Vanderbilt's campus on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, one day after 65-degree weather. Classes were canceled, creating a four-day weekend for students. (Hustler Multimedia/Claire Barnett)

New Campus Dining closures announced for Feb. 15 due to weather conditions

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Feb 15, 2021
Screenshot from zoom w Wente

Q&A: Newly-appointed Wake Forest President Susan Wente reflects on her Vanderbilt years

By Immanual John Milton and Charlotte Mauger
Feb 6, 2021
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan Wente and Dean of the Commons Melissa Gresalfi walk with new students during Founders Walk on Sunday on Aug. 8, 2019. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

Provost Susan R. Wente appointed as Wake Forest’s 14th President

By Immanual John Milton and Avery Muir
Jan 31, 2021
Dores Divest, a student group advocating for divestment from fossil fuels, sent an email to part of the student body impersonating the chancellor on Jan. 25, 2021. Screenshot taken of email. (Hustler Staff/Immanual John Milton)

Dores Divest impersonates chancellor’s email, calls for divestment from fossil fuels

By Jessica M. Barker, Immanual John Milton and Avery Muir
Jan 25, 2021
Path on main campus

2020 in Review: The Year of Headlines

By Jessica M. Barker and Immanual John Milton
Jan 18, 2021
Downtown Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday, January 20, 2018. (Former Hustler Multimedia/Claire Barnett)

Metro Public Health Department introduces ‘Standby List’ for COVID-19 vaccination

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Jan 12, 2021
Snowy weather visits Vanderbilt on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. (Hustler Multimedia/Claire Barnett)

Vanderbilt requires COVID-19 vaccination cooperation, currently does not require vaccination for enrollment

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Jan 11, 2021
A pro-Trump mob storm Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2020. (Associated Press/Julio Cortez)

Community reacts to Capitol Hill riots

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Jan 8, 2021
Brass statue wearing mask, photographed Sept. 3, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Truman McDaniel)

Vanderbilt announces twice-a-week mandatory testing, protocols for spring semester

By Thomas Hum and Immanual John Milton
Jan 8, 2021
Nashville explosion occurs on Christmas Day in 2020. (Metro Nashville Police Department)

Christmas Day explosion in downtown Nashville; ATF, FBI and MNPD investigating

By Jessica M. Barker and Immanual John Milton
Dec 25, 2020
image of sign outside the testing center

Administration announces updates to COVID-19 testing and quarantine protocol for Spring 2021

By Thomas Hum and Immanual John Milton
Dec 16, 2020
Vanderbilt's student center. (Hustler Multimedia)

Barry, Bechtel, Bloom, Taylor and Vaughan to be inducted into VSC Hall of Fame

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Dec 9, 2020
Screenshot of Zoom call captured Nov. 19, 2020. (Screenshot / Immanual John Milton)

Debrief with Diermeier: Destination Vanderbilt, community in the face of COVID-19, football and more

By Jessica M. Barker, Simon Gibbs and Immanual John Milton
Nov 19, 2020
Chancellor's Lecture with Colin Powell and Madeleine Albright

[Photo] Madeleine Albright and Colin Powell speak at Chancellor’s Lecture Series event

By Molly Katz, Staff Writer
Nov 17, 2020
Student Health Center

Last week of mandatory testing results in 117 COVID-19 cases

By Immanual John Milton and Avery Muir
Nov 16, 2020
Former President George W. Bush. (Photo Courtesy New York Times)

Former President George W. Bush speaks to U.S. Elections class

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Nov 12, 2020
Kirkland Hall on a warm and sunny January afternoon.

Madeleine Albright, Colin Powell to take Zoom stage for first CLS event Nov. 16

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Nov 9, 2020
Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville

VCR, VCD issue statements on presidential election

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Nov 4, 2020
Student Amanda Septimo is running for Assemblywoman in the Bronx (amandaseptimo.com)

Vanderbilt undergraduate Amanda Septimo wins election for New York’s 84th Assembly District

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Nov 3, 2020
Kirkland Hall houses many of the university's administrators. (Hustler Multimedia/Emery Little)

Diermeier advocates against DHS’s proposed fixed-term student visa policy in Oct. 26 letter

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Nov 3, 2020
Swipes for A Cause was put on hold as a result of Vanderbilt’s Oct. 27 notice regarding student privacy. Screenshot taken of https://www.swipesforacause.org on Oct. 30. (Hustler Staff/Immanual John Milton)

[Photo] Office of Student Accountability shuts down new student-run org Swipes for a Cause

By Krisha Shah, Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2020
Image of trees and Kirkland Hall from above

Vanderbilt reports 100 COVID-19 cases, highest weekly case count

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Oct 26, 2020
VandyRide is Vanderbilt’s on-campus busing system. (Hustler Multimedia/Josh Rehders)

VandyRide, VSG partner to provide free rides to polls on Oct. 22 and 24

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Oct 21, 2020
Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development made a Zoom appearance in U.S. Elections class on Oct. 20. (Hustler Staff/Screenshot by Avery Muir)

Former Presidential election candidate Julián Castro visits U.S. Elections class

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Oct 20, 2020
Eskind Biomedical Library as photographed on August 29, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Truman McDaniel)

Fall semester undergraduate mandatory surveillance testing to end Nov. 10

By Jessica M. Barker and Immanual John Milton
Oct 19, 2020
Vanderbilt administrators are located in Kirkland Hall. (Hustler Multimedia/Alex Venero)

Vanderbilt announces Spring 2021 semester dates, spring break canceled

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Oct 7, 2020
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi made a Zoom appearance in U.S. Elections class on Sept. 22. (Hustler Staff/Screenshot by Immanual John Milton)

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi visits U.S. Elections class

By Logan Cromeens and Immanual John Milton
Sep 22, 2020
Vanderbilt administrators are located in Kirkland Hall. (Hustler Multimedia/Alex Venero)

VSG Senate Election results finalized, Judicial Court rules emergency Senate meeting illegitimate

By Immanual John Milton and Avery Muir
Sep 20, 2020
Vanderbilt administrators are located in Kirkland Hall. Photo was taken Aug. 8, 2020 at Kirkland Hall. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

VSG Senate enters battle with Executive branch following election complications

By Logan Cromeens, Immanual John Milton and Avery Muir
Sep 17, 2020
Vanderbilt has several walking paths that wind throughout the campus. (Hustler Multimedia/Alex Venero)

Symptom Assessment tool glitches, Vanderbilt helpline says problem is resolved

By Immanual John Milton and Avery Muir
Sep 9, 2020
The Hustler’s News Editor, Jessica M. Barker, as well as the Editor in Chief, Immanual John Milton, Zoom with Vanderbilt’s ninth Chancellor David Diermeier on Sept. 3, 2020. (Hustler Staff/Immanual John Milton)

Debrief with Diermeier: The chancellor speaks about COVID-19, policing and more

By Jessica M. Barker and Immanual John Milton
Sep 5, 2020
Image of trees and Kirkland Hall from above

Letter From The Editor: 2020.

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Aug 23, 2020
Nicholas S. Zeppos residential college was inspired by gothic-architecture, evident in the use of columns and arches. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

Just-formed CMA department will not check out production equipment for the Fall 2020 semester

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Aug 18, 2020
Kirkland Hall houses Vanderbilt administration. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

Video surfaces of Vanderbilt student using racial slur, ties to Greek life

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Jul 20, 2020
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier speaks with The Hustler June 30 via Zoom. (Hustler Staff/Screenshot by Immanual John Milton)

Q&A: Incoming Chancellor Daniel Diermeier speaks to The Hustler about his role as chancellor, student concerns

By Jessica M. Barker and Immanual John Milton
Jul 2, 2020
Vanderbilt alum Tyler Bishop spoke with Immanual John Milton over Zoom June 19, 2020, about his experience on the Altitude Express v. Zarda United States Supreme Court Case. Picture taken from Bishop's Instagram. (Photo Org unknown/Screenshot taken by Immanual John Milton)

Q&A: Former Hustler Editor Tyler Bishop speaks about his work on the recent LGBT Supreme Court Case

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Jun 21, 2020
While the city skyline is an exciting marvel to many out-of-state Vanderbilt students, its a landmark of home to Nashville natives. (Former Hustler Multimedia/Emily Gonçalves)

10 changes to your Vanderbilt fall semester

By Jessica M. Barker, Simon Gibbs, Immanual John Milton and Avery Muir
Jun 18, 2020
Vanderbilt on Saturday, August 18, 2018. (Former Hustler Multimedia/Claire Barnett)

VandySports’ Chris Lee reports in-person classes to begin Aug. 24

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Jun 15, 2020
Nashville from the hill of the Tennessee State Capitol building. (Former Hustler Multimedia/Emily Gonçalves)

Vanderbilt poll finds stable approval numbers, Trump favored in election and COVID-19 polarization among Tennessee voters

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Jun 9, 2020
Asian American Student Association and Black Student Association joint statement, Vanderbilt Student Government statement and Association for Latin American Students statements pulled from Instagrams. Black text on white backgrounds with organization logos.

University, faculty and over 40 student groups provide statements of solidarity following the death of George Floyd

By Jessica M. Barker, Thomas Hum, Immanual John Milton and Avery Muir
Jun 3, 2020
Vanderbilt on Saturday, August 18, 2018. (Former Hustler Multimedia/Claire Barnett)

BREAKING: Reported car fire at the South Garage

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
Jun 2, 2020
6FT Closer is working with SEC schools to make thank you videos for essential workers. (6FT Closer/Screenshot by Immanual John Milton)

Vanderbilt to participate in SEC competition creating videos to thank essential workers

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2020
Vanderbilt’s CSDI conducted a 1,036-person survey administered between April 9 and May 10 and found the above sentiment surrounding COVID-19 and the instituted countermeasures. Graph created using Infogram, and data is courtesy of Vanderbilt University.

[Photo] Vanderbilt CSDI Poll finds COVID-19, economic concerns and high approval ratings in Davidson County

By Jessica M. Barker, News Editor
May 21, 2020
Vanderbilt campus.

AlertVU System cancels warning of a tornado approaching the Vanderbilt campus

By Immanual John Milton, Deputy News Editor
May 3, 2020
Kirkland Hall on a warm and sunny January afternoon.

Vanderbilt student files class-action lawsuit against the university for its reimbursement policy

By Immanual John Milton, Deputy News Editor
Apr 30, 2020
Vanderbilt campus.

Federal coronavirus grant gives an additional $1,100 to ‘students most in need’

By Eva Durchholz and Immanual John Milton
Apr 16, 2020
Dr. William Schaffner (Photo courtesy Vanderbilt University)

Q&A: Doctor William Schaffner speaks to The Hustler about new COVID-19 developments

By Immanual John Milton, Deputy News Editor
Apr 13, 2020
Vanderbilt University. (Photo courtesy Claire Barnett)

VUMC to use residence halls for medical staff housing

By Immanual John Milton, Deputy News Editor
Apr 7, 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.

Summer classes, Maymesters moved online

By Immanual John Milton, Deputy News Editor
Mar 26, 2020
Commencement ceremony held on Alumni lawn. (Former Hustler Multimedia/Emily Gonçalves)

Commencement postponed to May 2021

By Immanual John Milton, Deputy News Editor
Mar 25, 2020
Watch: Jared Bauman, Jacob Rome take on Veer Shah, Shun Ahmed in Vanderbilt student body presidential debate

Watch: Jared Bauman, Jacob Rome take on Veer Shah, Shun Ahmed in Vanderbilt student body presidential debate

By Simon Gibbs and Immanual John Milton
Mar 23, 2020
The deserted Amsterdam Airport on March 14. Vanderbilt students all over the world have had to grapple with the impacts of international travel restrictions. (Photo courtesy Isaac Stovall)

Students abroad scramble to book flights following travel restrictions due to COVID-19

By Jessica M. Barker, Eva Durchholz and Immanual John Milton
Mar 18, 2020
Kirkland Hall.

All Vanderbilt undergraduate classes to be eligible for pass/fail status

By Immanual John Milton, Deputy News Editor
Mar 17, 2020
image of the vandetbilt medical center windows against blue cloudy sky

Vanderbilt cancels in-person classes for the rest of the semester

By Immanual John Milton, Deputy News Editor
Mar 11, 2020
Poster of Maymester and Study Abroad poster

Abroad program classes in Barcelona, Madrid suspended for two weeks

By Rachel Friedman and Immanual John Milton
Mar 10, 2020
The Ingram Commons

As students return from spring break, some express concerns about coronavirus

By Eva Durchholz and Immanual John Milton
Mar 8, 2020
Vanderbilt campus.

BREAKING: Vanderbilt student tests positive for coronavirus in Chicago

By Eva Durchholz, Rachel Friedman and Immanual John Milton
Mar 5, 2020
Nashville from above.

Q&A: Coronavirus expert Mark Denison speaks to The Hustler about the spread of COVID-19

By Immanual John Milton, Deputy News Editor
Mar 4, 2020
A small amount of debris from the storm is seen on Commons. Campus buildings were unaffected.

Vanderbilt campus survives tornadoes unscathed

By Eva Durchholz, Rachel Friedman and Immanual John Milton
Mar 3, 2020
Vanderbilt campus.

CORONAVIRUS: Vanderbilt requires all community members to report travel to South Korea, Italy, Iran, China to the university, imposes self-isolation off campus for 14 days

By Rachel Friedman and Immanual John Milton
Feb 29, 2020
Coronavirus research has been taking place at Vanderbilt Medical Center. (Hustler Multimedia/ Emily Gonçalves)

BREAKING: Vanderbilt in Florence study abroad program suspended

By Rachel Friedman and Immanual John Milton
Feb 28, 2020
sidewalk leading up to brick building with greek letters underneath a clear sky on vanderbilt's greek row

IFC membership is down 37 percent from 2015, six of ten IFC fraternities currently on social suspension

By Immanual John Milton, Deputy News Editor
Feb 23, 2020
Rice sat down for an interview with The Hustler before the CLS event Wednesday.

Q&A: Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice answered questions on presidential pressure, the travel ban and congressional war powers

By Jessica M. Barker and Immanual John Milton
Feb 20, 2020
John Bolton sat down with reporters Feb. 17 prior to his talk with former Obama-era National Security Advisor Susan Rice.

Q&A: Former National Security Advisor John Bolton sits down with The Hustler prior to CLS talk

By Jessica M. Barker and Immanual John Milton
Feb 19, 2020
image of the vandetbilt medical center windows against blue cloudy sky

Vanderbilt students abroad and on-campus deal with repercussions from coronavirus

By Rachel Friedman and Immanual John Milton
Feb 6, 2020
Vanderbilt Student Health center.

Vanderbilt suspends all spring study abroad programming in mainland China

By Immanual John Milton and Rachel Friedman
Feb 3, 2020
Janelle Monáe and Yusef Salaam speak with the Hustler in E. Bronson Ingram residential college.

Q&A: Janelle Monáe and Yusef Salaam on popular culture and criminal justice

By Eva Durchholz and Immanual John Milton
Jan 20, 2020
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