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.
Rachel Friedman

Rachel Friedman, Former Editor in Chief

Rachel Friedman was a student in the College of Arts & Science who studied history and mathematics. Before serving as Editor in Chief, Rachel was the Campus Editor of The Hustler. You can reach her at [email protected].

All content by Rachel Friedman
Hustler Multimedia/Emily Gonçalves, Former Multimedia Director

Peer institutions take divergent approaches to bringing students back to campus this fall

By Rachel Friedman, Former Editor in Chief
Aug 16, 2020
Before and after photo of Cuc

Rising junior shaves head after raising 2K for local food bank

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
May 10, 2020
The Hustler editorial board at Hustler Thanksgiving.

Saying goodbye to our seniors

By Rachel Friedman and Eva Pace
Apr 30, 2020
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[Photo] IN PHOTOS: Hustler Pets

By Emily Gonçalves, Multimedia Director
May 1, 2020
The Hustler bids a virtual farewell to our seniors on the editorial board this year as we thank them for their contributions to student media.

The Hustler staff rakes in 15 Tennessee AP Awards

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Apr 24, 2020
Lee’s announcement to not extend safer-at-home does not apply to Nashville

Lee’s announcement to not extend safer-at-home does not apply to Nashville

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Apr 22, 2020
Image of trees and Kirkland Hall from above

Wente announces that no decision has been made regarding fall semester

By Jessica M. Barker and Rachel Friedman
Apr 21, 2020
Kirkland Hall

Four things you need to know about the economic impacts of COVID-19

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Apr 19, 2020
Poster of Maymester and Study Abroad poster

Vanderbilt waits to make decision on Fall study abroad

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Apr 16, 2020
The Center For Teaching's Online Course Design Institute will be offered May 4 through Aug. 10.

Professors react to the move to distance learning

By Rachel Friedman and Ryan Suddath
Apr 13, 2020
This chart lists how much of a housing adjustment Vanderbilt is offering by departure date. The chart compares the amount a student is going to receive per the university statement, listed in the middle column, to the pro rata amount, or the proportional cost of housing a student for that period of time.

[Photo] Vanderbilt will refund students up to $1,380 in housing costs

By Eva Durchholz, News Editor
Apr 5, 2020
Humans have reacquired lost genetic variations from Neanderthals. (Photo / Claire Barnett)

Vanderbilt announces room and board refunds; university invests $1 million in new Student Hardship Fund

By Jessica M. Barker and Rachel Friedman
Mar 20, 2020
Vanderbilt's student center.

Student traveling with junior Max Schulman tests positive for coronavirus

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Mar 14, 2020
The Hustler editorial board at Hustler Thanksgiving.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: When I said I was ready for retirement, I didn’t mean now

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Mar 14, 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
Kirkland Hall

Vanderbilt classes canceled this week, online classes begin next week

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Mar 9, 2020
BREAKING: Vanderbilt junior contracts coronavirus visiting Barcelona over break

BREAKING: Vanderbilt junior contracts coronavirus visiting Barcelona over break

By Rachel Friedman and Eva Durchholz
Mar 9, 2020
Vanderbilt campus.

BREAKING: Vanderbilt student tests positive for coronavirus in Chicago

By Eva Durchholz, Rachel Friedman and Immanual John Milton
Mar 5, 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
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
plan your week

Ph.D. student passes away

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Jan 25, 2020
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Introducing the news section

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Introducing the news section

By Rachel Friedman, Editor In Chief
Jan 19, 2020
Langford Auditorium, where the Chancellor's Lecture Series events are usually held.

Vanderbilt announces Janelle Monáe and Yusef Salaam to be featured in MLK Day panel

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Dec 19, 2019
Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier. (Photo courtesy Vanderbilt University)

Incoming Chancellor Daniel Diermeier on diversity, graduate student unionization and Vanderbilt’s international reputation

By Rachel Friedman and Avery Muir
Dec 4, 2019
Kirkland Hall, which houses the offices of Vanderbilt's upper administration.

Vanderbilt names Daniel Diermeier ninth chancellor

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Dec 4, 2019
Langford Auditorium, where most Chancellor's Lecture Series events are held.

UPDATED: Petition gathers signatures in opposition to psychologist Steven Pinker’s upcoming visit to campus

By Eva Durchholz and Rachel Friedman
Dec 2, 2019
Gore's non-profit The Climate Reality Project led the campaign '24 Hours of Reality.'

Q&A with Former Vice President Al Gore

By Rachel Friedman and Avery Muir
Nov 21, 2019
Vanderbilt University students cheer on the Commodores at Memorial Gymnasium during the 2018-19 men's basketball season.

‘Order Up and Anchor Down’: Students to be able to use meal swipes at basketball games

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Nov 18, 2019
The structure is both covered and raised above Alumni Lawn. (Photo by Rachel Friedman)

What you need to know about the massive tent on Alumni Lawn

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Nov 1, 2019
Vanderbilt University. (Photo courtesy Claire Barnett)

College of Arts & Science senior passes away

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Oct 30, 2019
Project Safe helps direct and heal survivors of sexual assault

Vanderbilt releases results from 2019 sexual assault, misconduct survey

By Rachel Friedman and Sam Zern
Oct 17, 2019
Campus Dining gives all undergraduates three free flex meals next week

Campus Dining gives all undergraduates three free flex meals next week

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Oct 16, 2019
TRACK THE CASH: Vanderbilt students pay to print per page while a number of peer institutions include allocations for printing charges for all students

TRACK THE CASH: Vanderbilt students pay to print per page while a number of peer institutions include allocations for printing charges for all students

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Oct 14, 2019
Food for Thought Iced Coffee (Photo by Emily Gonçalves)

Editors’ Coffee Bracket: How does coffee on campus stack up?

By Rachel Friedman and Emily Gonçalves
Sep 29, 2019
Photo by Sophia She

IN PHOTOS: Nashville Climate Strike draws 250 participants including Vanderbilt SPEAR

By Rachel Friedman and Sophia She
Sep 22, 2019
VPR deletes, responds to op-ed questioning Chinese international students in America

VPR deletes, responds to op-ed questioning Chinese international students in America

By Sam Zern and Rachel Friedman
Sep 12, 2019
Vanderbilt drops spot in U.S. News College Rankings

Vanderbilt drops spot in U.S. News College Rankings

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Sep 10, 2019
Vanderbilt's student center. (Hustler Multimedia)

Dining rolls out program to allow students to donate a side year-round

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Sep 4, 2019
Washing machines in the Lewis laundry room. (Photo by Emily Gonçalves)

Vanderbilt laundry machine costs persist despite many other TN schools transitioning to include fees in housing charges

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Sep 1, 2019
Free HBO GO subscription to end Aug. 31

Free HBO GO subscription to end Aug. 31

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Aug 27, 2019
Vanderbilt will be building more professional and graduate housing in midtown beginning this year. (Former Hustler Multimedia/Emily Gonçalves

Five Vanderbilt announcements you missed this summer

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Aug 21, 2019
Rachel Friedman, Editor-in-Chief of The Hustler. (Photo by Emily Gonçalves)

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: I can’t wait to see The Hustler grow

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Aug 18, 2019
Nashville from the hill of the Tennessee State Capitol building. (Former Hustler Multimedia/Emily Gonçalves)

Vanderbilt students help lead anti-ICE protest

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Aug 18, 2019
Vanderbilt on Saturday, August 18, 2018. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Tower 3 implosion scheduled for July 27

By Rachel Friedman, Editor in Chief
Jun 25, 2019
(Photo Credit Vanderbilt University)

Churchwell named interim Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

By Rachel Friedman, Editor-in-Chief
Jun 15, 2019
Election Day: November 6, 2018 in Clarksville, TN (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Vanderbilt Poll statewide results show growing party-line support for politicians alongside bipartisan support for other issues

By Rachel Friedman, Editor-in-Chief
Jun 6, 2019
Kirkland Hall.

Faculty Senate Student Life Committee votes unanimously to support VSG proposal to create ‘community learning repository’

By Rachel Friedman, Editor-in-Chief
May 26, 2019
Robinson is a professor in the School of Engineering, leading the Security and Faculty Tolerance Research Group at Vanderbilt and co-leading the Explorations in Diversifying Engineering Faculty Initiative. (Photo credit Vanderbilt University)

Robinson replaces Thomas-Hunt as head of Office for Inclusive Excellence

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
May 8, 2019
Photo by Claire Barnett

University reveals plan to be carbon neutral, transition to renewable energy by 2050

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Apr 22, 2019
The Vanderbilt SAE chapter house stands at the corner of 25th Ave. and Kensington Pl.

SAE suspended until 2023 for hazing

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Apr 19, 2019
Jean and Alexander Heard Library (Photo credit John Russell/Vanderbilt University)

Anti-Semitic graffiti reported at Central Library

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Apr 16, 2019
Just a couple months after Turner took over, Williams, Zeppos and Drew were all gone from the program.

Chancellor Nicholas Zeppos announces he will step down in August

By Sam Zern and Rachel Friedman
Apr 2, 2019
American flag (Photo by Hunter Long // The Vanderbilt Hustler)

Vanderbilt responds to Trump’s free speech executive order

By Rachel Friedman and Sam Zern
Mar 25, 2019
Photo of the Stevenson bridge

Vanderbilt suspends Concert Choir after racist party theme

By Sam Zern and Rachel Friedman
Mar 20, 2019
(Photo by Claire Barnett)

Lead from the Outside: Abrams speaks to her book, her defeat and her future

By Rachel Friedman and Sam Zern
Mar 20, 2019
Burton and Shah, elected VSG president and vice president, pose after the election results were announced March 20, 2019. (Photo by Rachel Friedman)

Burton and Shah win VSG president, vice president

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Mar 20, 2019
Vanderbilt on Saturday, August 18, 2018. (Former Hustler Multimedia/Claire Barnett)

VSG Senate passes bill to move elections up by three weeks

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Mar 13, 2019
Frances Burton and Nico Gardner-Serna announce campaigns for VSG president

Frances Burton and Nico Gardner-Serna announce campaigns for VSG president

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Mar 11, 2019
Students react to limited access to see former president Bush speak this week on campus

Students react to limited access to see former president Bush speak this week on campus

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Mar 10, 2019
(Photo Credit Vanderbilt University website)

Gianna Francesca Mosser named director of University Press

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Mar 7, 2019
Nashville becomes first Southern city to recognize LGBT-owned businesses

Nashville becomes first Southern city to recognize LGBT-owned businesses

By Rachel Friedman and Sarah Friedman
Feb 24, 2019
Dr. BethAnn McLaughlin, pictured with #MeToo creator Tarana Burke, received MIT Media Lab’s 2018 Disobedience Award

#MeToo STEM founder Dr. BethAnn McLaughlin is fighting for tenure at Vanderbilt

By Sam Zern and Rachel Friedman
Feb 24, 2019
Vanderbilt SACE hosts "Ocean's 8," this year's Diwali Showcase, on Saturday, November 10, 2018 in Langford Auditorium after the dinner in the SLC. The showcase featured dances that celebrated South Asian culture ranging from Bollywood to Fusion as well as guest performances from the Bhangradores, Lakshya, Lackhoney, Momentum Dance Company, Vandy Raas and Vandy Taal among others. (Photo by Emily Gonçalves)

$10,000 worth of BhangraDores property thrown away, sparking conversations around cultural competency

By Rachel Friedman and Sam Zern
Feb 8, 2019
Bins are placed in all Munchie Mart locations except for Rand to collect donations. (Photo by Rachel Friedman)

Students create pilot program to collect food donations in Munchie Marts

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Feb 6, 2019
Saratt Student Center. (Hustler Multimedia/Claire Barnett)

Students petition to transition Vanderbilt to renewable energy by 2050

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Feb 4, 2019
(Photo credit Daniel DuBois/Vanderbilt)

The Science and Engineering Building awarded Gold LEED status

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Feb 1, 2019
Kirkland Hall houses Vanderbilt administration. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

Unionization attempt by non-tenure track faculty comes to a close

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Jan 20, 2019
E. Bronson Ingram on Friday, August 17, 2018. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

New working group will explore second-year residential experiences on campus

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Jan 19, 2019
American flag (Photo by Hunter Long // The Vanderbilt Hustler)

As partial federal government shutdown persists, impacts on Vanderbilt funding seem increasingly possible

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Jan 10, 2019
VUPD responds to swastika carved on back of chair in Furman

VUPD responds to swastika carved on back of chair in Furman

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Jan 9, 2019
Tariq Issa, VSG President 2018-19, speaks with the Hustler on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Five VSG initiatives coming in the new semester

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Jan 7, 2019
The alcohol sales section at Kroger Grocery Store on 21st Ave. (Photo by Rachel Friedman)

The new year ushers in the first Sunday wine sales in Tennessee grocery stores

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Jan 6, 2019
By 2023, four new residential colleges will be built on West End Ave., replacing Carmichael Towers

2018 Year In Review

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Jan 5, 2019
(photo credit Vanderbilt University)

Longtime post office employee Bryon Walker passes away at age 55

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Jan 4, 2019
Racist, homophobic flyers found on campus printers

Racist, homophobic flyers found on campus printers

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Dec 3, 2018
Under proposed Title IX changes, uncertainty and caution color campus conversation

Under proposed Title IX changes, uncertainty and caution color campus conversation

By Rachel Friedman and Sam Zern
Nov 29, 2018
Election Day: November 6, 2018 in Clarksville, TN (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Amendment 6 adds gender-neutral pronouns to Nashville Charter

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Nov 25, 2018
Student passes away off-campus Friday morning

Student passes away off-campus Friday morning

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Nov 16, 2018
Individual shot in robbery at First Tennessee Bank, campus on alert

Individual shot in robbery at First Tennessee Bank, campus on alert

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Nov 14, 2018
Vanderbilt on Saturday, August 18, 2018. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Hit and Run on Commons prompts flurry of emails from University

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Nov 14, 2018
Sweatshirts were distributed to students 11/5 at E. Bronson Ingram College. (Photo by Nisha Naseer)

#VoteSwiftly sweatshirts distributed to students in EBI

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Nov 7, 2018
Downtown Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday, January 20, 2018. (Former Hustler Multimedia/Claire Barnett)

Vanderbilt poll shows Tennessee Senate race as too close to call

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Nov 4, 2018
VUPD responds to racist slur on chalkboard in Buttrick

VUPD responds to racist slur on chalkboard in Buttrick

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Nov 2, 2018
Construction for new residential colleges closes 24th Ave near Branscomb

Construction for new residential colleges closes 24th Ave near Branscomb

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Oct 29, 2018
Spring at Vanderbilt. Flower blossom, taken on Friday, March 16, 2018. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Vanderbilt promotes mental health support through new app WellTrack

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Oct 28, 2018
The Wond'ry. Thursday, August 16, 2018. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Vanderbilt Medical School postdoctoral fellow receives American Cancer Society grant for new breast cancer research

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Oct 22, 2018
Vanderbilt on Saturday, August 18, 2018. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Senior Class Fund aims higher with new initiatives

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Oct 15, 2018
Vanderbilt Political Review hosts debate between VCD and VCR on affirmative action

Vanderbilt Political Review hosts debate between VCD and VCR on affirmative action

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Oct 2, 2018
Vanderbilt on Saturday, August 18, 2018. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Students react to Campus Dining changes

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Sep 27, 2018
Vanderbilt on Saturday, August 18, 2018. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Newly elected VSG Senators discuss their goals for the upcoming year

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Sep 14, 2018
Vanderbilt ranks third for happiest college students in 2019 Princeton Review

Vanderbilt ranks third for happiest college students in 2019 Princeton Review

By Rachel Friedman, Campus Editor
Sep 10, 2018
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