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.
Mattigan Kelly

Mattigan Kelly, Former Deputy Multimedia Director

Mattigan Kelly (’22) was Deputy Multimedia Director for The Vanderbilt Hustler. She has been on the staff since her freshman year. Mattigan majored in chemical engineering in the School for Engineering. In addition to shooting for The Hustler, she was the Development Coordinator for Camp Kesem at Vanderbilt, works in a research lab on campus and plays Club Tennis.

All content by Mattigan Kelly
Blakemore Hall, as photographed on Oct. 29, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly)

[Photo] Blakemore resident access to Hendrix Room continues for 2023-24 academic year after temporary removal

By Sofia El-Shammaa, Staffer-in-Training
Sep 22, 2023
The entrance to the Blair School of Music, as photographed on Oct. 29, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly)

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

By Jacob Stoebner
Apr 3, 2023
The K.C. Potter Center, which contains the Office of LGBTQI Life, as photographed on Oct. 29, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly)

[Photo] Office of LGBTQI Life co-organizes 2022 Nashville Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience vigil

By Brina Ratangee, Deputy News Editor
Nov 19, 2022
Patrick Smith runs against a Kentucky defender, as captured on Nov. 13, 2021. (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly)

[Photo] Three Matchups to Watch: Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky

By Jonah Barbin, Senior Staff Writer
Nov 10, 2022
Vanderbilt's Ken Seals makes a pass in Vanderbilt's 62-0 loss to Georgia on Sept. 25, 2021. (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly)

[Photo] Behind Enemy Bylines: Georgia Bulldogs

By Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor
Oct 13, 2022
Olivia Rodrigo brings "SOUR" to life on the Opry stage, as photographed on May 10, 2022. (Huster Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly)

[Photo] ‘SOUR’ turns sweet: Olivia Rodrigo at the Opry

By Justine Del Monte, Former Life Copy Editor
May 14, 2022
Red and green lights at Rainbow Kitten Surprise

[Photo] Concert in a cave: Rainbow Kitten Surprise

By Sophie Edelman, Music Correspondent
Apr 17, 2022
Blakemore House

[Photo] Students and professors react to hybrid and virtual learning restrictions, cite lack of transparency

By Katherine Oung and Zach Joseph
Mar 20, 2022
Carter Holton's Vanderbilt debut came on Sunday's clash with Oklahoma State. (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly)

[Photo] No. 3 Vanderbilt loses series-deciding game 7-5 to No. 7 Oklahoma State

By Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor
Feb 20, 2022
Grayson Moore delivers a pitch on Saturday, Feb. 19.

[Photo] No. 3 Vanderbilt can’t complete comeback, falls to No. 7 Oklahoma State 4-3

By Kavi Jakes, Sports Copy Editor
Feb 19, 2022
Vanderbilt guard Scotty Pippen Jr. goes up for a layup against Missouri on Feb. 8, 2022.

[Photo] Commodores to take on nation’s second-ranked team on Wednesday

By Basim Naim, Staff Writer
Feb 16, 2022
Vanderbilt guard Shane Dezonie guards Missouri during Vanderbilt's win on Feb. 8, 2022.

[Photo] Bubble Watch? Analyzing Vanderbilt’s Postseason Outlook and Previewing a Trip to Knoxville

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Feb 10, 2022
Calhoun Hall

[Photo] VSG task force to be established to rename campus buildings with slave-owner origins

By Bailey McCallister and Alexa Sullivan
Jan 15, 2022
Georgia dives for the pylon in a September game against Vanderbilt.

[Photo] Vanderbilt Hustler College Football Playoff Roundtable

By Hustler Sports Staff
Dec 9, 2021
Vanderbilt against Kentucky

[Photo] Commodores downed by Wildcats, 34-17, on senior day

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Nov 13, 2021
Vanderbilt vs. Georgia

[Photo] Vanderbilt Hustler College Football Playoff Roundtable: Who’s in?

By Vanderbilt Hustler Sports Staff
Nov 1, 2021
Will Sheppard celebrates a touchdown against UConn on Oct. 2, 2021. (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly)

[Photo] From sidelines to stardom: the tremendous rise of Will Sheppard

By Bowman Talbot, Staff Writer
Oct 24, 2021
Will Sheppard celebrates one of his two touchdowns on Saturday night. (Mattigan Kelly/ Hustler Multimedia).

[Photo] Commodore Brunch Week Five: Baby Steps

By Bryce Smith, Deputy Sports Editor
Oct 3, 2021
Vanderbilt dropped its first SEC contest of the season to the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs in September. (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly)

[Photo] Commodore Brunch Week Four: Dog food

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Sep 26, 2021
The Vanderbilt Commodores were no match for No. 2 Georgia on Saturday as they were beaten handily 62-0 on Sept. 25. (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly).

[Photo] Commodores throttled by No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs, 62-0

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Sep 25, 2021
VSG Student Body President speaking at the Sept. 10 Dores Divest protest. (Hustler Multimedia/

[Photo] Dores Divest hold Sept. 10 protest at Wyatt Center

By Shelby Pybus
Sep 11, 2021
The Branscomb Quadrangle, named in honor of the university’s fourth chancellor, Harvie Branscomb. Picture taken on May 16, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly)

[Photo] Building names on campus reflect Vanderbilt’s history with slavery, segregation and civil rights

By Nathan Miao and Ryan Suddath
Mar 18, 2021
Jack Leiter pitches against South Alabama on Feb. 18, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly)

[Photo] Vanderbilt defeats Wright State 1-0 in second game of doubleheader

By Betsy Goodfriend, Deputy Sports Editor
Feb 22, 2021
Vanderbilt faces Colorado in its home opener on Feb. 21, 2020. (Twitter/@VandyLacrosse)

[Photo] IN PHOTOS: Vanderbilt sees snow, Lacrosse wins home opener

Feb 23, 2021
Vanderbilt faces Colorado in its home opener on Feb. 21, 2020. (Twitter/@VandyLacrosse)

[Photo] Vanderbilt lacrosse upsets No. 24 Colorado 11-10 in overtime thriller

By Simon Gibbs, Sports Editor
Feb 21, 2021
The sun rises over downtown Nashville Feb. 13. (Hustler Multimedia/Hallie Williams)

IN PHOTOS: Music City Challenge, cold weather ensues

By Mattigan Kelly and Hunter Long
Feb 14, 2021
A shelf of books at Vanderbilt library (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly)

[Photo] LANGFORD: The Founding Fathers are not relevant in contemporary debates

By Will Langford, Editorial Director
Feb 7, 2021
Study Spot Bracket: Off-Campus Edition

Study Spot Bracket: Off-Campus Edition

By Mattigan Kelly, Alex Venero, Emery Little, Anjali Chanda and Hallie Williams
Oct 26, 2020
Proper Bagel will be closed until Oct. 24 as a result of road closures due to the presidential debate. (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly)

[Photo] Proper Bagel temporarily shuts down due to presidential debate road closures

By Leigh Farah, Staff Writer
Oct 19, 2020
Branscomb Quad entrance

[Photo] First-years divided over mid-year dorm switch policy, North House residents exempt from switch

By Ryder Li
Oct 4, 2020
Blakemore House

[Photo] An inside look at quarantine both on and off campus

By Jessica M. Barker and Sophie Mize
Sep 17, 2020
Vanderbilt University Medical Center North

[Photo] Official ORCHID trial results to be released shortly, will tell us effectivity of hydroxychloroquine in acute COVID-19 cases

By Jazlyn Selvasingh
Sep 13, 2020
Student attending a Zoom meeting

[Photo] Vanderbilt’s technology servers cause email delays for students

By Annabelle Abbott
Sep 13, 2020
Outside the Vanderbilt Recreation Center for COVID-19 testing.

[Photo] The Spit Experience: weekly Vanderbilt COVID-19 testing review

By Sophie Price, Staff Writer
Sep 11, 2020
The Chi Omega sorority house on Greek Row.

[Photo] Greek leaders take a critical look at chapter-ranking website, Greekrank

By Eva Pace, Life Editor
Jul 11, 2020
Cooper Davis throws against Illinois-Chicago on February 21, 2020 (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly)

The Divinity School

[Photo] LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We refuse to be silent

By Ristina Gooden and Mack Griffith
Jun 4, 2020
Sunlight streams through tree in front of Cole hall

[Photo] 1,200 rooms still contain student belongings as university weighs retrieval options

By Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
May 9, 2020
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[Photo] IN PHOTOS: Hustler Pets

By Emily Gonçalves, Multimedia Director
May 1, 2020
While the world feels like it's falling apart, at least people are fostering more puppies! Read on for other great things that happened this week.

[Photo] March 21: 7 best things that happened this week

By Eva Pace, Life Editor
Mar 21, 2020
Cooper Davis (3) slides home.

[Photo] Martin goes yard twice, Commodores win seventh in a row

By Alyssa Muir, Deputy Sports Editor
Feb 26, 2020
Jack Leiter (22) winds up to pitch in Tuesday's win over Evansville.

[Photo] The good and the bad of Vanderbilt’s win over Evansville

By Jesse Goldman, Staff Writer
Feb 26, 2020
A dancer performs with the Instrument Ensemble at LNYF.

[Photo] IN PHOTOS: The Lunar New Year Festival Showcase 2020

By Jenny Gao, Staff Photographer
Feb 25, 2020
sidewalk leading up to brick building with greek letters underneath a clear sky on vanderbilt's greek row

[Photo] 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
Vanderbilt pitcher Jake Eder delivers a pitch in the Commodores' win over UIC on February 23, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly)

[Photo] Vanderbilt completes sweep, beats Illinois-Chicago 5-2

By Luke Mukundan, Staff Writer
Feb 23, 2020
Vanderbilt starter Jake Eder delivers a pitch in the Commodores __ win over Illinois-Chicago

Vanderbilt starter Jake Eder delivers a pitch in the Commodores win on Sunday

Carter Young (9) swings at a low pitch in Vanderbilt's 9-3 victory.

[Photo] Commodores dominate the Flames, clinch series win

By Alyssa Muir, Deputy Sports Editor
Feb 22, 2020
Mason Hickman hurled his second consecutive scoreless outing, striking out a dozen UIC hitters in the team's Friday night victory.

[Photo] Commodores blow out the Flames to continue scoreless inning streak

By Max Schneider, Sports Editor
Feb 21, 2020
Cooper Davis (3), who chose "Portland" by Drake as his entrance music, slides into home in Vanderbilt's win over South Alabama.

[Photo] PLAYLIST: Taking a look at the VandyBoys’ walk-up music

By Max Schneider, Sports Editor
Feb 21, 2020
Susan Rice and John Bolton sit with the moderators to discuss issues in leather chairs on top of a rug in Langford Auditorium

[Photo] ‘I just don’t understand using the fact of a pre-clearance process as a fact not to be forthcoming’: former National Security Advisors Susan Rice and John Bolton discuss impeachment testimony, foreign policy and more at Chancellor’s Lecture Series event

By Jessica M. Barker, Deputy News Editor
Feb 20, 2020
Jack Leiter winds up to throw during Vanderbilt's 3-0 victory over South Alabama.

[Photo] Jack Leiter shines as Vanderbilt downs South Alabama in home opener

By Alyssa Muir and Bobby Kent
Feb 18, 2020
Christina Rosca took the final three games of the third set to clinch the victory for the Commodores.

[Photo] Vanderbilt Women’s Tennis Upsets No.10 Ohio State 5-2

By Jack Hollier, Staff Writer
Feb 17, 2020
Christiaan Worst (left) and Max Freeman (right) earned the doubles victory against MTSU on Sunday afternoon.

[Photo] Vanderbilt Men’s Tennis drops close match to Harvard 4-3, rebounds against Tennessee State 7-0 to split double-header

By Bobby Kent, Staff Writer
Feb 10, 2020
Yogurt bowl with strawberries and granola.

[Photo] A diet high in fiber and yogurt is associated with a lowered risk for lung cancer, finds VUMC study

By Lila Johnson, Staff Writer
Dec 5, 2019
Aaron Nesmith finishes through traffic in the first half of Vanderbilt's matchup against South Carolina State on Friday night.

[Photo] Brown, Nesmith propel Vanderbilt to 97-60 win over South Carolina State

By Max Schneider, Sports Editor
Nov 22, 2019
Langford Auditorium.

[Photo] Behind the decision for Belmont to host their second Presidential debate in twelve years

By Immanual John Milton, Deputy Campus Editor
Nov 17, 2019
Photo by: Mattigan Kelly

[Photo] Harrison Smith’s remarkable flight to prominence at Vanderbilt

By Simon Gibbs, Deputy Sports Editor
Oct 27, 2019
The front of Branscomb quadrangle, a dormitory built in 1962 which is described as loud, social dorm that is a popular choice for students in Greek life. (Photo by Mattigan Kelly)

[Photo] The residential colleges: progress or problem?

By Nathaniel Day and Drew Smith
Oct 15, 2019
The OSCC's new, larger space in Rand Suite 305. (Photo by Mattigan Kelly)

[Photo] Office of Student Care Coordination outgrows office in first year on campus

By Lulu Wei
Oct 15, 2019
Tight end Gavin Schoenwald and linebacker Andre Mintze enter the field against UNLV on Oct. 12, 2019. (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly)

[Photo] Commodore Brunch Week Six: This one hurts

By Betsy Goodfriend, Deputy Sports Editor
Oct 13, 2019
Hustler writers Hoon Kim and Logan Cromeens with George Takei. (Photo by Mattigan Kelly)

[Photo] Q&A with actor and activist George Takei

By Hoon Kim and Logan Cromeens
Oct 4, 2019
Vanderbilt defeats Northern Illinois 24-18 on September 28, 2019. Photo by Mattigan Kelly

[Photo] Commodores look to slow down Rebels’ three-head rushing attack

By Betsy Goodfriend, Deputy Sports Editor
Oct 3, 2019
Greek Row is the main hub of Greek life on Vanderbilt’s campus, but has also become a hub of race and class exclusivity. (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly)

[Photo] Participation in Greek life on campus hits twenty year low in 2019

By Caitlin David and Zoe Light
Oct 2, 2019
Goalkeepers Lauren Demarchi (left) and Taiana Tolleson (right) are a key part of Vanderbilt's 8-1 start. Photo by Mattigan Kelly.

[Photo] Dynamic duo Lauren Demarchi and Taiana Tolleson propelling Vanderbilt to hot start

By Alyssa Muir, Senior Writer
Sep 23, 2019
Langford Auditorium, where the Chancellor's Lecture Series events are usually held.

[Photo] Terry Crews, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, George Takei to speak at Chancellor’s Lecture Series among other thought leaders and cultural influencers

By Caitlin David, Campus Deputy Editor
Sep 5, 2019
Photo by Mattigan Kelly

[Photo] Vanderbilt graduate publishes book on mindfulness in standardized test taking

By Caitlin David, Campus Deputy Editor
Sep 1, 2019
Anchor Dash 2019 kicks off the football game against Georgia on Saturday, Aug. 31. (Photo by Mattigan Kelly)

[Photo] IN PHOTOS: Anchor Dash 2019

By Emily Gonçalves, Multimedia Director
Sep 1, 2019
Vitality performs at Spotlight 2019. (Photo by Mattigan Kelly)

IN PHOTOS: Spotlight 2019

By Emily Gonçalves and Mattigan Kelly
Aug 25, 2019