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The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
Rachael Perrotta

Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief

Rachael Perrotta ('24) is from Cranston, R.I., and is majoring in cognitive studies, communication of science and technology and political science in Peabody College. She was previously news editor. If she’s not pressing you for a comment, she’s probably trying to convince you that she’s over 5 feet tall, cheering on the Red Sox or wishing Nashville had a beach. She can be reached at [email protected].

All content by Rachael Perrotta
Max waiting not so patiently for more food, as photographed on July 3, 2021. (Hustler Staff/Rachael Perrotta)

[Photo] IN PHOTOS: Hustler Pets 2023

April 30, 2023
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier with Hustler Deputy News Editor Brina Ratangee, Editor-in-Chief Rachael Perrotta and News Editor Aaditi Lele (left to right), as photographed on April 19, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Julia Jordan)

Debrief with Diermeier: Weighing in on debates about gender-affirming care

Rachael Perrotta, Aaditi Lele and Brina Ratangee
April 27, 2023
Shreya Ramalingam, a new member of the Class of 2027, after being admitted to Vanderbilt. (Photo courtesy of Shreya Ramalingam)

Record-low 5.6% of applicants admitted to Class of 2027, admission rates continue to decline

Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2023
Students protest at the Tennessee Capitol on April 3, 2023.

Gov. Lee strengthens background checks, calls for red flag laws in wake of Covenant School shooting and student protests

Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2023
A child holds his candle at the vigil, as photographed on March 29, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: As a reporter, I’m begging you to pay attention

Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2023
A cross stands tall over the crowd at the vigil in honor of the Covenant School shooting, as photographed on March 29, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

IN PHOTOS: Nashville holds vigil in honor of Covenant School shooting victims

Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2023
The scoreboard at Hawkins Field during a moment of silence held at the beginning of the Vanderbilt versus Lipscomb baseball game, as photographed on March 28, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt Athletics)

Vanderbilt and elected leaders respond to Covenant School shooting

Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2023
Vanderbilt University Medical Center , captured on November 8, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

BREAKING: Seven dead after Covenant School shooting in Green Hills

Aaditi Lele, Katherine Oung and Rachael Perrotta
March 27, 2023
Sheryl Crow performs at the Love Rising benefit concert, as photographed on March 20, 2023. (Hustler Staff/Katherine Oung)

‘Juxtaposition of jubilance and fear’: Love Rising concert raises funds for LGBTQ+ organizations in Tennessee matched up to $100,000

Jorie Fawcett, Rachael Perrotta and Katherine Oung
March 23, 2023
Chancellor Diermeier with Hustler interviewers, as photographed Feb. 22, 2023. (Courtesy of Julia Jordan)

Debrief with Diermeier: Campus expansions, ChatGPT, local politics and more

Rachael Perrotta, Aaditi Lele, Jorie Fawcett and Brina Ratangee
February 27, 2023
Payne Hall, captured on Oct. 24, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Claire Gatlin)

Chancellor Diermeier calls ChatGPT-crafted response to MSU shooting ‘unfortunate,’ discusses AI in the classroom

Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2023
Cauã Rodrigues celebrating his EDII acceptance to Vanderbilt. (Photo courtesy of Cauã Rodrigues)

Vanderbilt admits 15.7% of early decision applicants, record low

Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2023
The Peabody Administration building, captured on Oct. 24, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Claire Gatlin)

Peabody EDI Office responds to MSU shooting with email written using ChatGPT

Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2023
The courtyard adjacent to Tolman Hall, as photographed on Aug. 28, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Arianna Santiago)

Tolman Hall water temporarily suspended, students report discolored water after restoration

Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2023
Promotional Graphic for MLK Commemorative Event. (Graphic courtesy of Vanderbilt University)

Journalist and author Byron Pitts headlines Vanderbilt’s 2023 MLK Commemorative Event

Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2023
Graphic depicting the words The Vanderbilt Hustler, 22 Wrapped (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez)

2022 at Vanderbilt Wrapped

Rachael Perrotta and Aaditi Lele
January 9, 2023
Andrea Elorriaga and her family celebrating her acceptance to Vanderbilt, as photographed on Dec. 14, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Andrea Elorriaga)

‘Dream come true’: Newest Commodores react to early decision I acceptances

Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2022
The now-Photography section, as photographed on Sept. 21, 2022. (Hustler Staff/Rachael Perrotta)

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Introducing the Photography section

Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2022
Vanderbilt football vs. South Carolina, as photographed on Nov. 5, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Arianna Santiago)

Vanderbilt community reacts to football assistant coach Dan Jackson’s backing of Ye’s recent comments

Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2022
Wesley Place, as photographed on Oct. 20, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

BREAKING: Wesley Place property management prohibits outdoor, rooftop gatherings

Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2022
Chancellor Diermeier with Hustler interviewers, as photographed Oct. 4, 2022. (Courtesy of Julia Jordan).

Debrief with Diermeier: the future of residential life, tailgates, VUMC and more

Rachael Perrotta, Aaditi Lele, Katherine Oung and Zach Joseph
October 9, 2022
Belmont University, as photographed on Sept. 10, 2022. (Hustler Staff/Rachael Perotta)

[Photo] Shooting threat in Belmont University dining hall resolved, suspect at large

September 29, 2022
A banner posted outside Sarratt Student Center, captured on Sept. 23, 2022.

Gov. Lee calls for investigation of VUMC transgender health clinic after accusatory social media posts

Charlotte Mauger and Rachael Perrotta
September 23, 2022
Graphic depicting Queen Elizabeth II and the British flag. (Hustler Multimedia/Vanessa Schor)

Students react to passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2022
headshot of Rachael Perrotta

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Starting over

Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief
August 25, 2022
Two Friends in concert at Marathon Music Works as photographed on January 21, 2022.

[Photo] Two Friends to headline 10th annual Lights on the Lawn

August 5, 2022
Graphic depicting the debate around abortion access for college campuses

VSG proposes initiatives to protect Vanderbilt community’s abortion access and rights

Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief
July 20, 2022
A statue on campus with a mask

Vanderbilt temporarily reinstates indoor mask mandate

Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief
June 17, 2022
Protesters raise signs with the names of victims from recent shootings as they march in Myrtle Beach, as photographed on June 11, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

IN PHOTOS: March for our Lives protests nationwide

Barrie Barto, Miguel Beristain, Katherine Oung, Brynn Jones, Rachael Perrotta and Duaa Faquih
June 15, 2022
Vice provost Vanessa Beasley

Vanessa Beasley named president of Trinity University, to resign June 30

Rachael Perrotta, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2022
graphic showing a crowd with a flag reading Miguel should have never been invited to Rites of Spring

OUNG/PERROTTA: Miguel was accused of sexual assault in 2017. He should have never been invited to Rites of Spring.

Katherine Oung and Rachael Perrotta
April 22, 2022
Ella Parsons and her father at an admitted students event on April 15, 2022

‘This class gives me hope’: Class of 2026 overall acceptance rate drops to 6.1%, record low

Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
April 16, 2022
blue lights on on police vehicle with Vanderbilt University Police Department on it, night sky in background

[Photo] BREAKING: Bomb threat reported at Papa John’s on 24th Avenue S and West End, no threats found

April 4, 2022
Memorial Gymnasium court as photographed on Feb. 17, 2021.

The strategy behind Vanderbilt’s new visual identity

Justin Hershey and Rachael Perrotta
March 29, 2022
Vanderbilts new logo, as released on March 22, 2022.

Vanderbilt students, alumni express disappointment in university’s new ‘visual identity’

Justin Hershey and Rachael Perrotta
March 23, 2022
A campaign sticker for the Mittal/Sasson ticket on the ground outside Rand Dining Hall

[Photo] Mittal/Sasson ticket receives 2% vote reduction, 24-hour suspension due to voter intimidation allegations

March 23, 2022
Madyson Cahill with her acceptance banner

10.3% of early decision II applicants accepted to Class of 2026

Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
March 20, 2022
photo of buttrick surrounded by nature

Chabad’s Rudy Rochman speaker event sparks allegations of racism, claims of antisemitism ensue

Ekta Anand, Charlotte Mauger, Mae Monette and Rachael Perrotta
March 10, 2022
Rothschild College from the perspective of a courtyard inside the college, as photographed on March 1, 2022

A look into Rothschild College, Vanderbilt’s newest residential college

Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
March 9, 2022
A student studying indoors without a mask on

University to lift mask mandate when six feet of distance can be maintained, downsizes testing program

Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
February 23, 2022
Screenshot of Appendix F in the legal complaint

[Photo] Students file legal complaint alleging university investment in fossil fuels violates non-profit investment obligations

February 16, 2022
Dores Divest protest

UPDATED: Chancellor Diermeier’s ties to fossil fuel industry under review after conflict of interest filing

Jessica Barker, Charlotte Mauger and Rachael Perrotta
January 31, 2022
Peabody Administration Building

Olivia Hill settles discrimination lawsuit with Vanderbilt, ‘very pleased’ with result

Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
January 28, 2022
Students eating outside at Rand, as photographed on Jan. 18, 2022.

[Photo] Students and staff react to return to Campus Dining

January 24, 2022
Students walking on campus, as photographed on Nov. 9, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Emery Little)

Students receive notice of remaining balance for Spring 2022 fees in error

Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
January 19, 2022
Kirkland Hall

Michael Eric Dyson slated to teach this spring amid questions about past sexual harassment allegations

Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
January 8, 2022
Zeppos tower with folliage around it

Changes announced for 2022-23 housing process

Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
January 7, 2022
Trees on campus, as photographed on Nov. 5, 2021

2021 in review: change as a constant

Jessica M. Barker and Rachael Perrotta
December 31, 2021
graphic showing a female student doing work while thinking of doing other things

PERROTTA: We were on a break

Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
December 26, 2021
Booster shot appointment check-in in Light Hall,

UPDATED: Students without COVID-19 booster shot to be tested routinely in Spring 2022

Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
December 20, 2021
U.S. News 2022 Best College Rankings and corresponding admissions statistics

‘Pure joy’: 24.1% of early decision I applicants admitted to Class of 2026

December 16, 2021
the Ben Schulman Center for Jewish Life

Student Discrimination policy changes following increased discrimination nationwide

Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
December 10, 2021
thanksgiving food

[Photo] Hustler holidays: Thanksgiving, turkeys and traditions

December 4, 2021
greek row

Phi Delta Theta fraternity to return to campus in Spring 2022

Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
November 19, 2021
Infographic for “Nashville Through the Decades,” featuring Margaret Renkl. (Vanderbilt University)

Q&A: Author and New York Times columnist Margaret Renkl discusses Southern culture

Rachael Perrotta, Aaditi Lele and Bailey McCallister
November 9, 2021
kirkland hall

Olivia Hill, transgender Vanderbilt employee, files lawsuit against university alleging discrimination

Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
November 7, 2021
stacey newman speaking at a conference

‘I can’t watch ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ because I’ve lived it’: Q&A with Honorable Stacey Newman

Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
October 28, 2021
the former DKE house on campus

UPDATED: Office of Greek Life director condemns off-campus operations by former DKE students

Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
October 26, 2021
graphic for the event

Q&A: Author Sasha Issenberg discusses the fight for same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ rights

Charlotte Mauger, Katherine Oung and Rachael Perrotta
October 12, 2021
Banner hanging outside the beta house to become a founding father

Beta Theta Pi returns to Vanderbilt after disbanding in 2015

Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
October 8, 2021
Debrief with Diermeier, Sept. 29

Debrief with Diermeier: Staying safe and making the most of Vanderbilt

Jessica M. Barker, Rachael Perrotta and Charlotte Mauger
October 3, 2021
Kirland Tower with fall leaves surrounding it

Vanderbilt maintains No. 14 position on 2022 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings

Charlotte Mauger and Rachael Perrotta
September 15, 2021
dining tables in Rand from a birds eye view

Dining halls decrease to 50 percent capacity

Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
August 30, 2021
furman hall

Vanderbilt ranked in bottom 25 percent in ‘progressivity’ compared to peer institutions

Deniz Orbay and Rachael Perrotta
August 29, 2021
image of period product dispenser

Free menstrual products available in select campus bathrooms by Sept. 3

Mae Monette and Rachael Perrotta
August 26, 2021
Chancellor Diermeier gives Founders Walk address while Dores Divest conducts protest on Aug. 22, 2021. (Hustler Mutimedia/Emery Little)

Founder’s Walk interrupted by Dores Divest demonstration

Charlotte Mauger and Rachael Perrotta
August 23, 2021
picture of light hall during the day

‘Critical’ violation and official warning issued to VUMC regarding guinea pig mistreatment

Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
August 3, 2021
a screenshot of Damon Maida, Jessica Barker, Provost Raver and Rachael Perrotta on a Zoom call

Q&A: Newly appointed Provost Raver talks to The Hustler about research, equity and student groups

Jessica M. Barker and Rachael Perrotta
July 28, 2021
a picture of the front of hank ingram house

Class of 2024 to engage in traditional first-year programming via The Sophomore Experience

Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
July 17, 2021
the baseball field at Omaha at the college world series at night

Racial slurs used against Vanderbilt baseball parents during first game of College World Series finals

Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
June 30, 2021
picture of campus as a student walks by and trees fall

Students and the university respond to VSG statement on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Charlotte Mauger and Rachael Perrotta
May 31, 2021
a covid-19 vaccine card is held against a window overlooking light hall

Vanderbilt lifts most COVID-19 restrictions for fully vaccinated people

Rachael Perrotta and Charlotte Mauger
May 25, 2021
the student health center

Vanderbilt to require COVID-19 vaccinations for Fall 2021 semester

Rachael Perrotta, News Editor
May 17, 2021
VUPD cruiser

BREAKING: Shooting on Main Campus at the Holiday Inn at Vanderbilt

Rachael Perrotta, Deputy News Editor
May 10, 2021
Wil De Los Santos announces winners of VALE awards

[Photo] Winners of the 2021 Vanderbilt Awards for Leadership and Excellence announced

May 6, 2021
Cybele Raver smiling in front of books

Cybele Raver appointed as Vanderbilt’s new Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Rachael Perrotta, Deputy News Editor
May 5, 2021
food carts in Kissam Munchie

UPDATED: Campus Dining makes changes for finals week and Fall 2021

Brendan O'Reilly and Rachael Perrotta
April 29, 2021
an image of the NPHC building on greek row

Winners of the annual Chancellor Alexander Heard Greek Awards announced

Rachael Perrotta, Deputy News Editor
April 28, 2021
image of interview with diermeir from zoom

Debrief with Diermeier: Close of the 2020-21 school year, vaccine protocols, the VSG election and more

Jonathan Liu, Charlotte Mauger and Rachael Perrotta
April 25, 2021
people sit in front of the Vanderbilt statue holding signs that say Our Future Not For Sale wearing white body suits and having mock oil poured on them by people in black clothing

Dores Divest hosts Earth Day ‘oil spill’ demonstration in front of Library Lawn

Charlotte Mauger and Rachael Perrotta
April 22, 2021
a car erupts into flames as a firefighter hoses it down

Car erupts in flames on Wedgewood Avenue

Rachael Perrotta, Deputy News Editor
April 12, 2021
A notebook, laptop, and pennant study set-up.

Vanderbilt’s bookstore not renewing contract with Barnes & Noble

Rachael Perrotta, Deputy News Editor
April 7, 2021
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