The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
Follow Vanderbilt's journeys through March Madness here!
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
Follow Vanderbilt's journeys through March Madness here!
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
Follow Vanderbilt's journeys through March Madness here!
Miguel Beristain

Miguel Beristain, Senior Staffer

Miguel Beristain (’25) is a philosophy major in the College of Arts and Science from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. When not shooting for The Hustler, he can usually be found hammocking on Alumni Lawn, exploring new restaurants or practicing guitar. He can be reached at miguel.a.beristain@vanderbilt.edu.

All content by Miguel Beristain
Vanderbilt players huddle up, as photographed on March 21, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Memorial Minutes: The magic is back

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor
13 hours ago
Head coach Mark Byington watches his team compete against St. Mary's, as photographed on March 21, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Press Conference Notes: Mark Byington speaks after NCAA Tournament elimination

By Vincent Xu, Deputy Sports Editor
Mar 21, 2025
Jason Edwards rises to make a layup against St. Mary's, as photographed on March 21, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Commodores fall to St. Mary’s 59-56 in NCAA Tournament

By Vincent Xu, Deputy Sports Editor
Mar 21, 2025
Tyler Nickel takes a 3-pointer, as photographed on March 21, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Three quick thoughts from Vanderbilt’s 59-56 NCAA Tournament loss to Saint Mary’s

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor
Mar 21, 2025
Mikayla Blakes connects on a layup, as photographed on March 19, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Mikayla Blakes earns multiple All-American honors

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor
Mar 19, 2025
Khamil Pierre goes for a layup, as photographed on Nov. 4, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball Postseason Mailbag: Aiming higher

By Aiden Rutman, Rhea Patney, Alexander Cheng, Jayce Pollard, Connor Campbell, Ashleigh Provoost and Grace Hall
Mar 18, 2025
Clark Lea talks with the referees, as photographed on Dec. 27, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Football: Vanderbilt promotes Steve Gregory to defensive coordinator

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor
Mar 3, 2025
Vanderbilt swimmer swimming butterfly, as photographed on Jan. 17, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] IN PHOTOS: Highs and lows for the Commodores

By Ophelia Lu, Deputy Photography Editor
Feb 18, 2025
Rep. Justin Pearson smiles to the side while hands are raised in the crowd at the 17th annual Murray Lecture, as photographed on Feb. 12, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: A frozen February

By Abby Hoelscher, Photography Editor
Feb 17, 2025
Rep. Justin Pearson speaks to the crowd at the 17th annual Murray Lecture, as photographed on Feb. 12, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Representative Justin J. Pearson gives 17th annual Murray Lecture

By Zach Joseph, Senior Staff Writer
Feb 14, 2025
Protestors holding signs as they march on Broadway, as photographed on Feb. 5, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Local students, community members rally against President Trump, Project 2025 during nationwide day of protests

By José Ruiz-Zepeda and Swarada Kulkarni
Feb 8, 2025
Protestors at the rally hold signs in front of the Tennessee capitol building, as photographed on Jan. 27, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Students Demand Action and local high school students rally in support of Antioch High School

By Alison Winters and Charlotte Castle
Jan 29, 2025
Vanderbilt swimmers dive into the pool, as photographed on Jan. 17, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Swimming: Commodores drop razor-thin decision to Arkansas

By Vincent Xu, Deputy Sports Editor
Jan 20, 2025
Eli Stowers celebrates a touchdown against Georgia Tech on Dec. 27, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Football: Eli Stowers will bypass the 2025 NFL Draft and return to Vanderbilt

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor
Jan 9, 2025
Clark Lea celebrates a win in the Birmingham Bowl, as photographed on Dec. 27, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Commodore Brunch Birmingham Bowl: Cherry on top

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor
Dec 28, 2024
Diego Pavia throws a pass over Georgia Tech defenders, as photographed on Dec. 27, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Football: Vanderbilt dominates second half, defeats Georgia Tech in Birmingham Bowl

By David Hernandez, Lead Sports Analyst
Dec 27, 2024
Vanderbilt players celebrate a win over Virginia Tech, as photographed on Aug. 31, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] BREAKING: Vanderbilt Football selected for Birmingham Bowl, set to play Georgia Tech

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor
Dec 8, 2024
Betts, Jones and Deresky celebrate after Betts scored a goal, as photographed on Aug. 30, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia, Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Soccer: History written in the 2024 season

By Grace Hall, Deputy Sports Editor
Nov 27, 2024
Clark Lea, as photographed on Nov. 9, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Press Conference Notes: Clark Lea prepares for rivalry week

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor
Nov 26, 2024
Langston Patterson makes a tackle, as photographed on Nov. 9, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] SEC Power Rankings Week 14: Bowl projections

By David Hernandez, Lead Sports Analyst
Nov 26, 2024
Sacha Washington goes to the basket, as photographed Jan 14, 2024 (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] BREAKING: Vanderbilt’s Sacha Washington out for 2024-2025 season

By Grace Hall, Deputy Sports Editor
Nov 25, 2024
Vanderbilt's student section, as photographed on Nov. 9, 2024. (Hustler Multimeda/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] ‘Dores Unlocked: Marching into the Bayou

By Zach Philip, Staff Writer
Nov 21, 2024
Eli Stowers gets tackled, as photographed on Nov. 9, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] SEC Power Rankings Week 13: Bests and worsts

By Noah Sosinsky and Jacob Silverman
Nov 20, 2024
Diego Pavia throws the ball under pressure, as photographed on Nov. 9, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Press Conference Notes: Lea gears up Commodores for clash with LSU following bye week

By Dylan Tovitz, Staff Writer
Nov 19, 2024
Randon Fontenette lines up pre-snap against South Carolina, as photographed on Nov. 9, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Three Matchups to Watch: LSU Tigers

By Fin Sparby, Staff Writer
Nov 19, 2024
Vanderbilt huddles up against Lipscomb, as photographed on Nov. 4, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Memorial Minutes: Sky’s the limit

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor
Nov 16, 2024
Vanderbilt students watch as the Commodores take on South Carolina, as photographed on Nov. 9, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] BREAKING: Vanderbilt Athletics offers seniors ticketing priority for Tennessee game

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor
Nov 12, 2024
Clark Lea communicates with his coaching staff, as photographed on Nov. 9, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Administration: Vanderbilt Athletics and Anchor Impact reward NIL donors with new benefits

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor
Nov 11, 2024
Diego Pavia hurdles a South Carolina defender, as photographed on Nov. 9, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Commodore Brunch Week 11: Worn out

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor
Nov 10, 2024
Junior Sherrill runs with the ball, as photographed on Nov. 9, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Football: Vanderbilt’s offense stifled during 28-7 loss to South Carolina

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor
Nov 9, 2024
Team Black celebrates after a big hit, as photographed on Oct. 25, 2024 (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] IN PHOTOS: Bowl-eligible ‘Dores looking at a season of magic ahead

By Ophelia Lu, Deputy Photography Editor
Nov 7, 2024

CROSSWORD: Nov. 4, 2024

By Miguel Beristain, Senior Staff Photographer
Nov 4, 2024
Vanderbilt's victory flag flies after it defeats Virginia Tech, as photographed on Aug. 31, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Football: Casey Hayward makes $1 million donation to Vanderbilt Athletics

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor
Nov 1, 2024
Student protesters in front of Kirkland Hall, as photographed on April 4, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] GUEST EDITORIAL: This semester, we should be civil — even when trying to prevent further massacre

By Farouk Ramzan and Robert Talisse
Oct 26, 2024
Team Black celebrates during its win over Team Gold in game three of the David Williams Classic, as photographed on Oct. 25, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Baseball: Team Black emerges victorious with a 3-0 win in the final game of David Williams Fall Classic

By Luke Rollfinke, Senior Staff Writer
Oct 25, 2024
Lead singer Nic Cester finishes the band’s song with band member Cameron Muncey and drummer Chris Cester in the background

[Photo] Jet asks Nashville ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl?’

By Veronica Tadross, Senior Staff Writer
Oct 23, 2024
Vanderbilt's student section cheers as Vanderbilt Football defeats Virginia Tech, as photographed on Aug. 31, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] BREAKING: Vanderbilt University updates student ticketing policy

By Aiden Rutman and Barrie Barto
Oct 22, 2024
Vanderbilt's student section cheers as Vanderbilt Football defeats Virginia Tech, as photographed on Aug. 31, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] RUTMAN: Broadway can wait, Vanderbilt Football can’t

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor
Oct 23, 2024
Friko lights up the stage at Brooklyn Bowl, delivering an energetic and memorable performance, as photographed on Oct. 1, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila)

IN PHOTOS: Friko, I can’t wait ‘Until I’m With You Again’

By Miguel Beristain, Senior Staff Photographer
Oct 8, 2024

CROSSWORD: Oct. 7, 2024

By Miguel Beristain, Senior Staff Photographer
Oct 6, 2024
Guitarist and vocalist Mark Speer plays his guitar on the Ascend Amphitheater stage, as captured on Sept. 30, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Khruangbin shows ‘A Love International’ at Ascend Amphitheater

By Claire Andrews, Staffer-In-Training
Oct 5, 2024
Vanderbilt's football players and staff celebrate together after knocking off Virginia Tech, as photographed on Aug. 31, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

[Photo] Robert Stiner: From the ground up

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor
Oct 3, 2024
Vanderbilt players celebrate after winning, as photographed on Aug. 31, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

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

By Ophelia Lu, Deputy Photography Editor
Oct 1, 2024
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