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.
Zach Philip

Zach Philip, Staff Writer

Zach Philip (‘26) is majoring in computer science and economics in the College of Arts and Science. Outside of school, he enjoys watching golf and football (go Jaguars!). He can be reached at [email protected].

All content by Zach Philip
Vanderbilt Football takes the field against Texas, as photographed on Oct. 26, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Jackson Blunt)

‘Dores Unlocked: No. 24 Vanderbilt is going bowling

By Jonah Barbin, Zach Philip and Errington Truesdell
Nov 7, 2024
Vanderbilt's defense celebrates a turnover, as photographed on Oct. 26, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Michael Tung)

‘Dores Unlocked: Vanderbilt Football hangs around with Texas and looks ahead to Auburn

By Aiden Rutman, Errington Truesdell and Zach Philip
Oct 31, 2024
Diego Pavia darts past Ball State's defenders, as photographed on Oct. 19, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Alondra Moya)

‘Dores Unlocked: Vanderbilt is No. 25 in the nation, setting up a ranked showdown with No. 5 Texas

By Jonah Barbin, Zach Philip and Errington Truesdell
Oct 24, 2024
Eli Stowers runs with the ball, as photographed on Oct. 12, 2024. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

‘Dores Unlocked: Vanderbilt just misses out on the AP Poll

By Jonah Barbin and Zach Philip
Oct 17, 2024
Vanderbilt players celebrate on the field following upset over No. 1 Alabama, as photographed on Oct. 5, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila)

‘Dores Unlocked: Skip Bayless joins to break down Vanderbilt Football’s big win

By Aiden Rutman, Zach Philip and Jonah Barbin
Oct 10, 2024
CJ Taylor makes a tackle in Vanderbilt's Week One victory over Virginia Tech, as photographed on Aug. 31, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Vince Lin)

‘Dores Unlocked: Getting to know CJ Taylor

By Aiden Rutman, Zach Philip and Errington Truesdell
Sep 26, 2024
Vanderbilt's sideline celebrates after a huge sack of Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones, as photographed on Aug. 31, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

‘Dores Unlocked: Vanderbilt flames out against Georgia State

By Zach Philip, Jonah Barbin and Errington Truesdell
Sep 19, 2024
Sedrick Alexander and Randon Fontenette celebrate after Vanderbilt upsets Virginia Tech, as photographed on Aug. 31, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Vince Lin)

‘Dores Unlocked: The Hustler gets an inside scoop on Diego Pavia

By Jonah Barbin and Zach Philip
Sep 5, 2024
Linemen during practice, as captured on Aug. 22, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

‘Dores Unlocked: Football preview with Errington Truesdell

By Aiden Rutman, Jonah Barbin and Zach Philip
Aug 29, 2024
Vanderbilt basketball team players huddle in a time-out during their game vs Presbyterian, as photographed on Nov. 7, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila)

Commodore Clash, March 31: Mark Byington welcomed to Vanderbilt

By Andrew Wilf and Zach Philip
Mar 31, 2024
Vanderbilt fans cheer on the team in their game vs Presbyterian, as photographed on Nov. 7, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Josh Rehders)

Commodore Clash, Feb. 21: Basketball teams slump, VandyBoys returns to action

By Andrew Wilf and Zach Philip
Feb 21, 2024
Zach Philip (left) and Jonah Barbin (right) discuss the biggest sports topics of the week. (Vanderbilt Video Productions)

Commodore Clash, Dec. 7: Men’s Basketball’s struggles, Women’s Basketball on fire, CFP Playoff decision and NFL update

By Jonah Barbin and Zach Philip
Dec 7, 2023
The hosts of Commodore Clash discuss the biggest sports topics of the week. (Vanderbilt Video Productions)

Commodore Clash, Nov. 30: Wrapping up the Vanderbilt Football season, Vanderbilt Men’s and Women’s Basketball update

By Jonah Barbin and Zach Philip
Nov 30, 2023
The Commodores will take on Boston College on Nov. 29. (Hustler Multimedia/Josh Rehders)

Vanderbilt battles Boston College hoping to avoid a three-game losing streak

By Zach Philip, Staff Writer
Nov 28, 2023
Vanderbilt Men's Golf wins the St. Andrews Invitational on Oct. 25, 2023 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

Vanderbilt Men’s Golf wins big in Scotland

By Zach Philip, Staff Writer
Oct 26, 2023
Ken Seals against Florida

Commodore Clash, Oct. 5: Grading Ken Seals’ performance, inaugural Street Sports segment

By Andrew Wilf and Zach Philip
Oct 5, 2023
Will Sheppard goes up for a grab against Florida on Nov. 19, 2022 (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain).

Press Conference Notes: Clark Lea on Seals’ performance, finding positives and overcoming adversity

By Zach Philip, Staff Writer
Oct 3, 2023
Zach Philip (left) and Jonah Barbin (right) debate the hottest issues in Vanderbilt sports. (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt Video Productions)

Commodore Clash, Sep. 29: Trounced by Kentucky, How to Bounce Back against Missouri, NFL Week Three Update

By Jonah Barbin and Zach Philip
Sep 29, 2023
Gordon Sargent dominated the Walker Cup, going undefeated and winning the two-day tournament

Men’s Golf: Gordon Sargent wins Walker Cup

By Zach Philip, Staff Writer
Sep 5, 2023
Will Shepard walks on the field during Vanderbilt's game against Hawaii on Aug. 26, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila)

Three Matchups to Watch: Vanderbilt vs. Alabama A&M

By Jonah Barbin and Zach Philip
Aug 31, 2023