The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University.
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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.
Swarada Kulkarni

Swarada Kulkarni, Staff Writer

Swarada Kulkarni (‘27) is majoring in neuroscience in the College of Arts and Science. Outside of writing for The Hustler, she enjoys singing, reading books and exploring new restaurants with her friends. She can be reached at [email protected].

All content by Swarada Kulkarni
Inscription on a bench that reads “Vanderbilt University 1984” in gold lettering, as photographed on Aug. 19, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

Vanderbilt remains No. 18 in US News rankings, chancellor criticizes methodology

By Swarada Kulkarni and Jacob Stoebner
Sep 27, 2024
The Commodore Pizza Kitchen, as photographed on Aug. 27, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Sean Onamade)

Students express frustration over Campus Dining changes

By Lilly Carter and Swarada Kulkarni
Sep 1, 2024
Photograph of Rand Hall with pink flowers in the foreground, as photographed on March 31, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

Campus Dining hours, offerings and meal plans to change for Fall 2024

By Layla Meisel and Swarada Kulkarni
Aug 12, 2024
Zeppos and EBI towers peek through a gap between buildings in the foreground, as photographed on Feb. 6, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Isabella Bautista)

Changes to commencement ceremony and Graduates Day announced less than two weeks in advance

By Swarada Kulkarni, Staff Writer
May 9, 2024
Medical Research Building III, as photographed on Oct. 4, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Tasfia Alam)

Vanderbilt summer research programs increase stipends by up to $2,000

By Swarada Kulkarni and Brina Ratangee
Apr 29, 2024
Skyscrapers and historical buildings in downtown Nashville, as photographed on March 15, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Royce Yang)

Vanderbilt community reacts to restaurant, apartment shootings in Nashville

By Swarada Kulkarni, Staff Writer
Apr 10, 2024
The front of Furman Hall, as photographed on February 18, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Alice Tang)

Calhoun Hall and Furman Hall experience months-long elevator outages

By Swarada Kulkarni, Staff Writer
Feb 21, 2024
The entrance to Vanderbilt's Offices of Undergraduate Admissions and Student Financial Aid, as photographed on July 6, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

Vanderbilt extends test-optional policy for applicants seeking entry through Fall 2027

By Swarada Kulkarni, Staff Writer
Feb 6, 2024
Vanderbilt Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid Office, as photographed on Sept. 30, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Ophelia Lu)

Vanderbilt application question about civil discourse added to reflect shifting university values, affirmative action ban

By Swarada Kulkarni and Edward (Yumin) Oh
Jan 1, 2024
Students outside of Central Library, as photographed Oct. 12, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Payton Ohler)

2001 Nobel Prize winner Carl Wieman delivers annual Guy and Rebecca Forman Lecture in Science Education

By Swarada Kulkarni and Jacob Stoebner
Nov 19, 2023
A photo of computers in the Eskind Biomedical Library on Nov. 7, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Swarada Kulkarni)

Students now allowed to use AI for coursework in A&S classes unless otherwise noted

By Swarada Kulkarni, Staff Writer
Nov 12, 2023
A person goes for a walk on the track next to Edgehill Community Memorial Garden and William Edmonton Homesite Park, with Belmont University in the distance, as photographed on Nov. 8, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Arianna Santiago)

Belmont University student shot in Edgehill, passes away from injuries

By Swarada Kulkarni, Staff Writer
Nov 9, 2023
Overhead sign for the Student Center for Social Justice & Identity, as captured on Oct. 1, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Sieran Weatherly)

SOLS launches mandatory five-week, 10-hour training for new registered student organizations

By Subha Mostafiz and Swarada Kulkarni
Oct 9, 2023
Flyer advertising Flulapalooza, as photographed on Sept. 26, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Kasey Kautz)

Eleventh annual Flulapalooza provides faculty and students with free flu shots

By Swarada Kulkarni, Staffer-in-Training
Sep 30, 2023
A rooftop view of Vanderbilt’s campus, as photographed on Nov. 11, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Anseley Philippe)

Vanderbilt ranks first in Princeton Review’s best quality of life, drops in other categories

By Swarada Kulkarni, Staffer-in-Training
Sep 8, 2023
Quarterback AJ Swann and Tight End Josh Palmer celebrate during Vanderbilt's win over Alabama A&M on Sept. 2, 2023 (Hustler Multimedia/Nour Abida).

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Back to sports

By Barrie Barto, Photography Director
Sep 4, 2023