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The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University.
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The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University.
Jacob Stoebner

Jacob Stoebner, News Editor

Jacob Stoebner ('26) is from Franklin, Tenn., and is majoring in biomedical engineering in the School of Engineering. When not writing for The Hustler, you can usually find him running, hiking in parks around Nashville or reading. He can be reached at [email protected].

All content by Jacob Stoebner
Sunlight streaming through the trees on campus, as photographed on Aug. 27, 2024 (Hustler Multimedia/Nafees-ul Haque)

A look into activism on campus this fall

By Jacob Stoebner, News Editor
September 1, 2024
Kirkland Hall beyond the foliage, as photographed on Aug. 27, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Sean Onamade)

University updates student handbook freedom of expression policies

By Jacob Stoebner, News Editor
September 1, 2024
Construction at the Rec, as photographed on March 26, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Royce Yang)

Janitor arrested for bringing loaded gun into the Rec

By Jacob Stoebner, News Editor
August 30, 2024
Exterior of K.C. Potter Center, as photographed on Aug. 28, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Arianna Santiago)

K.C. Potter dies at age 85

By Jacob Stoebner, News Editor
August 28, 2024
Vanderbilt University Police Department car parked outside Commons Center, as photographed on Sept. 7, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Abby Hoelscher)

Vanderbilt community reacts to on-campus shooting

By Jacob Stoebner, News Editor
August 14, 2024
Sutherland House entrance, as photographed on Sept. 7, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Abby Hoelscher)

BREAKING: Shooting at Sutherland House leaves two injured, five arrested

By Barrie Barto and Jacob Stoebner
August 10, 2024
VUPD car parked outside MAPCO gas station on 21st Ave S, as photographed on Sept. 11, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Royce Yang)

A closer look at last month’s AlertVU message about MAPCO shooting

By Jacob Stoebner, News Editor
August 7, 2024
The Class of 2024 is celebrated during Commencement ceremony at Geodis Park.

Class of 2024: The Senior Survey

By Katherine Oung, Subha Mostafiz, Nate Morrin, Jacob Stoebner, Rhea Patney, Salma Elhandaoui, Chloe Whalen and Coco Louie
July 28, 2024
Tennessee State Capitol, as photographed on September 14, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Michael Tung)

Supreme Court will hear case challenging Tenn. law banning gender transition care for minors

By Jacob Stoebner, News Editor
July 19, 2024
caption: Vanderbilt University Medical Center at sunset, as photographed on Nov. 2, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Royce Yang)

U.S. Senate committee criticizes VUMC’s release of patient records

By Jacob Stoebner, News Editor
July 19, 2024
Morning light illuminates the path, as photographed on Feb. 26, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Isabella Bautista)

VSG President not invited to speak at 2024 Graduates Day

By Jacob Stoebner, News Editor
May 13, 2024
The entrance to the Kirkland Esplenade, as photographed on Feb. 3, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Josh Rehders)

‘Say yes to everything’: Q&A with New York Times columnist and 2024 Commencement speaker David Brooks

By Brina Ratangee and Jacob Stoebner
May 8, 2024
Skyscrapers and historical buildings in downtown Nashville, as captured on March 15, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Royce Yang)

Vanderbilt Nashville Poll finds increased optimism in the city’s future, higher approval of city officials

By Jacob Stoebner, News Editor
May 5, 2024
Graphic depicting teal ribbon as symbol of sexual assault awareness and prevention. (Hustler Multimedia/Zarrin Zahid)

Project Safe hosts programming for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

By Sae-Eun Lee and Jacob Stoebner
May 3, 2024
The inside of Central Library, as photographed on June 30, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Chloe Kim)

What is a midterm?

By Brina Ratangee, Jacob Stoebner, Katherine Oung and Coco Louie
April 22, 2024
Students protesting outside Kirkland Hall, as photographed on March 26, 2024 (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

Fact checking Vanderbilt’s response to Kirkland Hall sit-in

By Jacob Stoebner, Deputy News Editor
April 5, 2024
VUPD vehicle in front of Kirkland Hall, as photographed on March 26, 2024 (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

Students speak out against suspension of Kirkland Hall sit-in protesters

By Jacob Stoebner, Deputy News Editor
April 3, 2024
A broken window at Kirkland Hall, as photographed on March 26, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Josh Rehders)

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier responds to Kirkland Hall sit-in, 27 students suspended

By Jacob Stoebner, Deputy News Editor
March 27, 2024
Photograph of Kirkland Hall's tower behind trees on a cloudy afternoon, as photographed on Jan. 7, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

Faculty open letter criticizes university removal of BDS amendment from VSG ballot

By Jacob Stoebner and Alison Winters
March 27, 2024
The front side of Alumni Hall on a cloudy day, as photographed on March 7, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Savannah Walske)

Doctoral student stipends to increase to up to $38,000

By Jacob Stoebner, Deputy News Editor
March 8, 2024
Kari Bingen speaks at an event hosted by Alexander Hamilton Society, as photographed on March 4, 2024. (Hustler Staff/Jacob Stoebner)

Alexander Hamilton Society hosts discussion on space policy, national security

By Jacob Stoebner, Deputy News Editor
March 5, 2024
A glimpse toward downtown Nashville with multiple tower cranes visible, as photographed on Nov. 3, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Royce Yang)

Vanderbilt community reacts to neo-Nazi march downtown

By Jacob Stoebner and Alison Winters
February 19, 2024
Leaves fall on Peabody campus outside Red Bicycle, as photographed on Oct. 26, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Abby Hoelscher)

MLC statements criticize university policy of principled neutrality

By Jacob Stoebner and Alison Winters
February 11, 2024
Students lounging on Alumni Lawn, as photographed on Nov. 4, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

Class of 2027: The First Year Survey

By Katherine Oung, Subha Mostafiz, Rhea Patney, Sofia El-Shammaa, Jacob Stoebner, Aaditi Lele, Sofia El-Shammaa, Brina Ratangee, Chloe Whalen and Eleni Zerie
January 22, 2024
Exterior of the Vaughn Home, as photographed on Nov. 15, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Narenkumar Thirmiya)

‘Hidden Narratives’ exhibition opens at Vaughn Home

By Jacob Stoebner and Jenny Yang
November 25, 2023
Students outside of Central Library, as photographed Oct. 12, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Payton Ohler)

2001 Nobel Prize winner Carl Wieman delivers annual Guy and Rebecca Forman Lecture in Science Education

By Swarada Kulkarni and Jacob Stoebner
November 19, 2023
Nature holds Bioengineering for Global Health Conference in the Student Life Center, captured on Nov. 15, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Urmika Nandwani)

Vanderbilt hosts ‘Nature’ Bioengineering for Global Health conference

By Brina Ratangee and Jacob Stoebner
November 16, 2023
Chancellor Diermeier with Hustler Managing Editor Jorie Fawcett, News Editor Brina Ratangee, Editor-in-Chief Rachael Perrotta and Deputy News Editor Jacob Stoebner (left to right), as photographed on Oct. 23, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Julia Jordan)

Debrief with Diermeier: Chancellor draws line on principled neutrality

By Rachael Perrotta, Jorie Fawcett, Brina Ratangee and Jacob Stoebner
October 30, 2023
A VUPD car on Magnolia Circle, as photographed on Aug. 19, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Royce Yang)

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report shows increase in stalking, decrease in domestic violence

By Jacob Stoebner, Deputy News Editor
October 15, 2023
The Tennessee State Capitol Building, as photographed July 28, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

Special session of Tennessee General Assembly addressing gun violence sparks protests by Vanderbilt Students Demand Action

By Jacob Stoebner, Deputy News Editor
August 27, 2023
Class of 2023 students at their commencement ceremony, as photographed on May 12, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt University)

Class of 2023: The Senior Survey

By Katherine Oung, Aaditi Lele, Brina Ratangee, Jacob Stoebner, Parker Smith, Rhea Patney and Subha Mostafiz
August 21, 2023
The Leadership and Service House, as photographed on Feb. 28, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Anseley Philippe)

A look at VSG’s $200,000 budget after debate about funding allocations among its leaders

By Parker Smith and Jacob Stoebner
June 28, 2023
Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa gives the 2023 Graduates Day Speech, as photographed on May 11, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt University)

‘Find love’: Q&A with Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist and 2023 Commencement speaker Maria Ressa

By Katherine Oung, Jacob Stoebner and Alison Winters
May 17, 2023
Empty trays of food labeled as being provided for Passover, as photographed on April 12, 2023. (Hustler Staff/Zoe Abel)

Campus Dining falsely advertises meals as kosher for Passover

By Jacob Stoebner, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
A visitor walks into Vanderbilt University Hospital, as photographed on March 23, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

VUMC removes masking requirement for clinical areas, effective immediately

By Jacob Stoebner, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023
Peabody Library, as photographed on Oct. 24, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Claire Gatlin)

Departments of Human and Organizational Development, Communication Studies implement curriculum changes

By Jacob Stoebner, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
The entrance to the Blair School of Music, as photographed on Oct. 29, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly)

‘Unacceptable and morally reprehensible’: Vanderbilt community reacts to antisemitic and homophobic vandalism at Blair School of Music

By Jacob Stoebner
April 3, 2023
Graphic depicting juniors Rohit Kataria and Jackson Jones on the Jeopardy! stage. (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez, photos courtesy of Jeopardy Productions, Inc.)

Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! High School Reunion Tournament

By Jacob Stoebner, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
Alumni Hall, as photographed on Sept. 9, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Amelia Simpson)

A&S graduate student stipends to increase by up to 7.9%

By Jacob Stoebner, Staff Writer
January 20, 2023
Graduate student protestors holding up signs at the corner of 20th and Broadway, as photographed on Oct. 26, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Narenkumar Thirmiya)

Vanderbilt develops student and employee working groups to address housing affordability

By Jacob Stoebner, Staff Writer
December 5, 2022
Graduate student protestors holding up signs at the corner of 20th and Broadway, as photographed on Oct. 26, 2022.

Vanderbilt Graduate Workers United, Organization of Black Graduate and Professional Students host rally for affordable housing

By Jacob Stoebner, Staff Writer
October 29, 2022
Permanent closure sign at Mellow Mushroom on 21st Ave., as photographed on Oct. 9, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

Students express disappointment in Mellow Mushroom, Tavern permanently closing within one month

By Jacob Stoebner, Staff Writer
October 14, 2022
Vanderbilt's Student Access Office, as photographed on Oct. 2, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Narenkumar Thirmiya)

‘Dehumanizing’: Students allege challenges with mobility rides

By Jacob Stoebner, Staff Writer
October 9, 2022
Graphic depicting students concerned about the effects of Hurricane Ian on their families. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

‘Exhausting and stressful’: Vanderbilt community react to Hurricane Ian

By Jacob Stoebner
October 2, 2022
A Fill it Forward container exchange station in E. Bronson Ingram Dining Hall. (Hustler Multimedia/Amelia Simpson)

Reusable to-go boxes become available in select dining halls

By Simon Rosenbaum and Jacob Stoebner
September 17, 2022