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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.
Live Updates: BDS Kirkland sit-in and ongoing protests.
Sahanya Bhaktaram

Sahanya Bhaktaram, Former Life Copy Editor

Sahanya Bhaktaram ('23) is studying Communication Studies with minors in Business and the History of Art. She can be reached at [email protected].

All content by Sahanya Bhaktaram
Emily (Lily Collins), Mindy (Ashley Park) and Camille (Camille Razat) on the streets of Paris

Emily is still in Paris, but perhaps not for long

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Life Copy Editor
December 31, 2021
Miranda, Carrie and Charlotte meet for lunch in a post-quarantine NYC.

‘Sex and the City’ reboot has fans enraged and wanting more

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Life Copy Editor
December 16, 2021
An iced coffee from Anzie Blue

Make the first move to your nearest coffee shop, courtesy of Bumble

By Sahanya Bhaktaram and Justine Del Monte
December 13, 2021
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Uplifting African culture through a new language app

By Ashley Monteiro and Sahanya Bhaktaram
November 8, 2021
The comedian is back on tour with John Mulaney: From Scratch (Photo from ticketmaster.com)

John Mulaney: From Scratch

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Life Copy Editor
September 27, 2021
Country music powerhouse Kacey Musgraves releases her fifth studio album: “star-crossed”

Country music powerhouse Kacey Musgraves releases her fifth studio album: “star-crossed”

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Justine Del Monte and Sophie Edelman
September 16, 2021
We tested out Spotify Blend so you don’t have to

We tested out Spotify Blend so you don’t have to

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Life Copy Editor
September 11, 2021
Were mourning the end of summer, but well always carry our summer watchlists with us in our hearts. (Hustler Multimedia/Emily Gonçalves)

The good, the bad and the Kissing Booth: what we watched over the summer

By Andrew Kolondra Jr., Phoebe Sklansky, Jaime Svinth, Sahanya Bhaktaram and Justine Del Monte
August 22, 2021
2018 study abroad in Normandy, France (Hustler Multimedia/Emily Goncalves)

So, you want to study abroad this fall?

By Sahanya Bhaktaram and Phoebe Sklansky
April 11, 2021
Taylor Swift shines with her new Fearless remake on this weeks New Music Friday (Hustler Staff/Eva Pace)

VH New Music Fridays: Taylor Swift Takeover

By Sahanya Bhaktaram and Oghosa Omobude
April 10, 2021
Commodore artists at Fall for the Arts in September 2019 (Hustler Multimedia/Emily Goncalves)

A Spring 2021 guide to Nashville’s art scene

By Sahanya Bhaktaram and Julia Tilton
April 5, 2021
Lori Laughlin leaves courthouse April 2019 after facing charges in national college admissions scheme, Operation Varsity Blues (Shutterstock/EPA-EFE/Katherine Taylor)

Netflix’s ‘Operation Varsity Blues’ sheds new light on college admissions scandal

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Deputy Life Editor
March 20, 2021
Mr. C took Tinder by storm, finding out what online dating looks like in a COVID-19 world. (Hustler Multimedia/Emery Little)

Would you swipe right on The Hustler?

By Sahanya Bhaktaram and Justine Del Monte
February 15, 2021
(Katie Yu/Netflix)

True love might be ‘Always and Forever’ but say goodbye to on-screen couple Lara Jean and Peter Kavinsky

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Deputy Life Editor
February 14, 2021
Fans of folklore get to hear more of Swifts goth-folk ballads in her surprise album evermore (Republic Records)

Taylor Swift asserts her place in indie-folk with new album “evermore”

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Andrew Kolondra Jr., Jaime Svinth, Julia Tilton, Eva Pace, Evan Monk, Kate Aksyonov, Caroline Lingle, Becca Rossi and Griffin Jones
December 13, 2020
Netflix series explained eerily sets the stage for the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019 (Netflix/Explained)

Not so unprecedented: Netflix’s ‘Explained’ predicted the COVID-19 pandemic

By Sahanya Bhaktaram and Sophie Edelman
November 15, 2020
Vandy Sex Ed launches new blog to supplement lack of sexual education on campus

Vandy Sex Ed launches new blog to supplement lack of sexual education on campus

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Deputy Life Editor
November 8, 2020
(Stephanie Branchu/Netflix)

Is Emily Cooper the modern Carrie Bradshaw? Find out for yourself with ‘Emily in Paris’

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Deputy Life Editor
October 5, 2020
An Aspire to Her Q&A Zoom with Carly Bigi, Vanderbilt alumna and founder/CEO of Laws of Motion. Screenshot by Jo Cheng.

The pioneers of “Women in Business” provide opportunities for the next generation of women in the workplace

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Deputy Life Editor
September 1, 2020
Photo courtesy Peoples Plaza TN.

Don’t lose your voice this school year: social justice actions to take and events to attend

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Deputy Life Editor
August 22, 2020
(Universal Music Group/Beth Garrabrant)

Taylor Swift releases quasi-alternative album “folklore”

By Andrew Kolondra Jr., Sahanya Bhaktaram, Eva Pace, Avery Muir and Evan Monk
July 25, 2020
Students turn to Abolish Greek Life, Dear PWI and The Vanderbilt Journal to voice experiences of exclusivity on campus

Students turn to Abolish Greek Life, Dear PWI and The Vanderbilt Journal to voice experiences of exclusivity on campus

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Deputy Life Editor
July 20, 2020
Photo courtesy Valerie Kraft

The ‘Dank New Rand Memes’ jackpot: fall semester

By Sahanya Bhaktaram and Andrew Kolondra Jr.
June 22, 2020
Lee began his journey in Nashville. Photo courtesy John Lee

First-year John Lee cycles across mid-America in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement.

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Deputy Life Editor
June 4, 2020
The Nashville branch of Feed the Front Line empowers local restaurants while keeping our healthcare workers full. Photo courtesy www.ftflbna.org

Vanderbilt grads are ‘Feeding the Front Line’

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Deputy Life Editor
April 19, 2020
Taken at Class of 2019 graduation.

Farewell from afar: contribute to this year’s virtual graduation send-off

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Deputy Life Editor
April 16, 2020
Read on to learn more about how social media gurus and established brands alike are contributing to efforts in resisting COVID-19.

March 28: 7 best things that happened this week

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Deputy Life Editor
March 28, 2020
The Nashville community is coming together to rebuild after the tornadoes Mar. 3, and Vanderbilt students can give back. (Hustler Staff/ Eva Durchholz)

How you can get involved following Nashville’s Mar. 3 tornadoes: a compilation of resources and efforts aiding the recovery of Middle Tennessee

By Evan Monk and Sahanya Bhaktaram
March 9, 2020

Should I Watch “To All the Boys 2: P.S. I Still Love You?”

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Deputy Life Editor
February 20, 2020
Students gather for commencement May 2019.

Two graduates bridge ‘The Gap’ into post-grad life

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Deputy Life Editor
February 9, 2020
Blair Spring ‘20 Concert Series

Blair Spring ‘20 Concert Series

By Ashley Monteiro and Sahanya Bhaktaram
January 29, 2020
Kyle Vanesko takes a step out from behind the camera to share with the Hustler how he got into photography. Photo by Kyle Vanesko

Behind the Lens: Kyle Vanesko

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Deputy Life Editor
January 26, 2020
Emily Zeller and the other debutantes at the ball line up in preparation for their formal entry to society. Photo courtesy Emily Zeller

Defining Debutante

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Deputy Life Editor
January 19, 2020
Bullet journaling can also be a relaxing leisure activity outside of academics.

Bullet Journaling— what’s the hype?

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Deputy Life Editor
January 10, 2020
21 Savage performs at Rites of Spring in 2019. (Photo by Brandon Jacome-Mendez)

Rites of Spring 2020 interest form released Dec. 4

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Staff Writer
December 4, 2019
Studying can be tedious enough, here are some of our favorite study spots on campus to liven up finals season.

Hidden gem study spots on and off campus

By Brendan Sawyer and Sahanya Bhaktaram
November 20, 2019
OVs Exercise Dress dance tour was a hit with Nashville fans. (Photo by Rachel Deeb)

Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress Tour comes to Nashville

By Sahanya Bhaktaram, Staff Writer
November 17, 2019
(Photo Courtesy Catherine Sheehan)

Junior artist Catherine Sheehan launches @artworkbycatherine and turns passion into business

By Sahanya Bhaktaram
October 15, 2019
VSG President Frances Burton speaks at Founders Walk 2019.

Madame President: Vanderbilt Edition

By Sahanya Bhaktaram
October 9, 2019

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