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The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University.
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Live Updates: BDS Kirkland sit-in and ongoing protests.
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.
Avery Muir

Avery Muir, Former Managing Editor

Avery Muir ('21) is from Bethesda, MD. She studied political science and economics in the College of Arts and Science. Avery has been on staff since her first year at Vanderbilt, previously serving as a staff writer, Life Editor and then Copy Editor. In her free time, Avery likes drinking way too much coffee and exploring the Nashville food scene. You can reach her at [email protected].

   

All content by Avery Muir
Sigma Chi on Greek Row. Picture taken on Nov. 15, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Hallie Williams)

Jordan Gould drops out of VSG election, admits to being present at Sigma Chi North/South week

By Jessica M. Barker, Immanual John Milton, Jonathan Liu, Charlotte Mauger, Avery Muir and Rachael Perrotta
March 22, 2021
Kirkland Hall during the fall. Photo taken on Oct. 12, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Emery Little)

VSG election pushed back a week, campaigning suspended until Monday

By Jessica M. Barker, Immanual John Milton, Jonathan Liu, Charlotte Mauger, Avery Muir and Rachael Perrotta
March 19, 2021
Students carried a 14-foot figure of a unicorn to Kirkland Hall on Feb. 23. (Hustler Multimedia / Josh Rehders)

DivestVU, Dores Divest hold an over 30-person protest at Kirkland Hall

By Jessica M. Barker, Justine Del Monte, Immanual John Milton and Avery Muir
February 23, 2021
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier sat down with The Hustler on Feb. 19, 2021 to speak about the snowstorm, the upcoming march and Greek Life at Vanderbilt. Screenshot taken of Zoom. (Hustler Staff/Immanual John Milton)

Debrief with Diermeier: Snowstorms, COVID-19 and what Greek life adds to campus

By Jessica M. Barker, Immanual John Milton and Avery Muir
February 20, 2021
Students can use their iPhone, Android device or physical card to gain access around campus. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

University adopts single active credential policy with mobile Commodore Card

By Avery Muir, Managing Editor
February 10, 2021
Kirkland Hall through a fall tree, photographed on October 12, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Emery Little)

COVID-19 testing app ‘Safer Community’ now available

By Avery Muir, Managing Editor
February 3, 2021
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan Wente and Dean of the Commons Melissa Gresalfi walk with new students during Founders Walk on Sunday on Aug. 8, 2019. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

Provost Susan R. Wente appointed as Wake Forest’s 14th President

By Immanual John Milton and Avery Muir
January 31, 2021
Dores Divest, a student group advocating for divestment from fossil fuels, sent an email to part of the student body impersonating the chancellor on Jan. 25, 2021. Screenshot taken of email. (Hustler Staff/Immanual John Milton)

Dores Divest impersonates chancellor’s email, calls for divestment from fossil fuels

By Jessica M. Barker, Immanual John Milton and Avery Muir
January 25, 2021
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, photographed Aug. 29. (Hustler Multimedia/ Truman McDaniel)

Vanderbilt to restrict gatherings to 8 people in accordance with Nashville order

By Avery Muir, Managing Editor
November 20, 2020
Student Health Center

Last week of mandatory testing results in 117 COVID-19 cases

By Immanual John Milton and Avery Muir
November 16, 2020
Vanderbilt University Medical Center North, photographed on Oct. 16, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Hallie Williams)

Vanderbilt reports 110 COVID-19 cases following Nov. 7 email on election-related gatherings

By Avery Muir, Managing Editor
November 9, 2020
Trump supporters and counter-protesters stand outside of Belmont University before the final presidential debate on Oct. 22. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

IN PHOTOS: Crowds gather outside Belmont before the final presidential debate

By Avery Muir, Managing Editor, Geena Han, Chloe Postlewaite and Josh Rehders
October 23, 2020
Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development made a Zoom appearance in U.S. Elections class on Oct. 20. (Hustler Staff/Screenshot by Avery Muir)

[Photo] Former Presidential election candidate Julián Castro visits U.S. Elections class

By Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
October 20, 2020
Belmont President Dr. Bob Fisher talks about Belmonts preparations for the presidential debate during an Oct. 16 press conference. (Hustler Multimedia/Avery Muir)

Belmont prepares to host last presidential debate

By Avery Muir and Charlotte Mauger
October 16, 2020
Ben Lane joined Vanderbilt’s Data Science Institute in 2019, where he was a valued team member and friend. (Vanderbilt)

Friends and colleagues remember Vanderbilt data scientist Ben Lane

By Avery Muir
September 30, 2020
Vanderbilt administrators are located in Kirkland Hall. (Hustler Multimedia/Alex Venero)

VSG Senate Election results finalized, Judicial Court rules emergency Senate meeting illegitimate

By Immanual John Milton and Avery Muir
September 20, 2020
Vanderbilt administrators are located in Kirkland Hall. Photo was taken Aug. 8, 2020 at Kirkland Hall. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

VSG Senate enters battle with Executive branch following election complications

By Logan Cromeens, Immanual John Milton and Avery Muir
September 17, 2020
VandySafe Reporting Tools message tells students to stay home. (Hustler Staff)

Symptom Assessment tool glitches, Vanderbilt helpline says problem is resolved

By Immanual John Milton and Avery Muir
September 9, 2020
Students tuning into U.S. Elections via Zoom on Sept. 3 were surprised by a surprise guest: Pete Buttigieig. (Hustler Multimedia / Avery Muir)

Ex-Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg makes guest appearance in U.S. Elections class

By Avery Muir and Logan Cromeens
September 4, 2020
Vanderbilt students and faculty faced unforeseen challenges on the first day of classes as the Zoom video conferencing platform experienced outages throughout the morning.

Widespread Zoom outages cause faculty and students to adapt first-day-of-class plans

By Avery Muir, Managing Editor
August 24, 2020
Whether living on campus or off-campus, Vanderbilt will notify students of instances of non-compliance within the Nashville city limits, as seen from above here. (Hustler Multimedia/Emily Gonçalves)

Students living off-campus notified of COVID-19 public health violations

By Jessica M. Barker and Avery Muir
August 21, 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
While the city skyline is an exciting marvel to many out-of-state Vanderbilt students, its a landmark of home to Nashville natives. (Former Hustler Multimedia/Emily Gonçalves)

10 changes to your Vanderbilt fall semester

By Jessica M. Barker, Simon Gibbs, Immanual John Milton and Avery Muir
June 18, 2020
Vanderbilts Peabody Campus. (Former Hustler Multimedia/Emily Gonçalves)

What you need to know about Vanderbilt’s fall plan

By Jessica M. Barker and Avery Muir
June 16, 2020
Asian American Student Association and Black Student Association joint statement, Vanderbilt Student Government statement and Association for Latin American Students statements pulled from Instagrams. Black text on white backgrounds with organization logos.

University, faculty and over 40 student groups provide statements of solidarity following the death of George Floyd

By Jessica M. Barker, Thomas Hum, Immanual John Milton and Avery Muir
June 3, 2020
Poster of Maymester and Study Abroad poster

Vanderbilt suspends Fall 2020 study abroad

By Jessica M. Barker and Avery Muir
May 15, 2020
Graphic of Vanderbilts return to campus plan

[Photo] Vanderbilt hopes for students on campus in the fall, has four-phase plan to re-open

By Grace Lee, Staff Writer
May 13, 2020
Vanderbilts Peabody Campus. (Former Hustler Multimedia/Emily Gonçalves)

Vanderbilt’s ‘Return to Campus Plan’ to reopen ‘specific, limited, on-campus operations’

By Avery Muir, Copy Editor
May 7, 2020
University works on ‘individual by individual’ basis to address grad student concerns

University works on ‘individual by individual’ basis to address grad student concerns

By Avery Muir, Copy Editor
April 25, 2020
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
December 4, 2019
Gores 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
November 21, 2019
Tan France on stage at Langford Auditorium

Tan France talks self-expression, ‘Naturally Tan’ with VPB Nov. 19

By Avery Muir, Copy Editor
November 20, 2019
Professor Jon Meacham lectures in the Leadership class he co-teaches.

Kunhardt film crew in Vanderbilt classroom filming ‘Soul of America’ documentary

By Eva Durchholz and Avery Muir
September 5, 2019
Downtown Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday, January 20, 2018. (Former Hustler Multimedia/Claire Barnett)

Former Gov. Bill Haslam joins Vanderbilt faculty

By Avery Muir, Copy Editor
September 4, 2019
Quinn XCII to headline Lights on the Lawn Sept. 27

Quinn XCII to headline Lights on the Lawn Sept. 27

By Avery Muir, Copy Editor
August 25, 2019
VSG releases survey of potential Taste of Nashville additions

VSG releases survey of potential Taste of Nashville additions

By Corinne Fombelle and Avery Muir
April 8, 2019
Plan your week: 4/8 to 4/13

Plan your week: 4/8 to 4/13

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
April 7, 2019
Vanderbilt Awards for Leadership Excellence celebrates student leadership

Vanderbilt Awards for Leadership Excellence celebrates student leadership

By Avery Muir
April 4, 2019
InVUsion to build a mosaic of campus diversity and talent April 6

InVUsion to build a mosaic of campus diversity and talent April 6

By Avery Muir
April 4, 2019
Flower Power: Spring fashion to get you through the week

Flower Power: Spring fashion to get you through the week

By Avery Muir
March 27, 2019
Sophomore Barton Christmas spins and wins in Wheel of Fortune debut

Sophomore Barton Christmas spins and wins in Wheel of Fortune debut

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
March 24, 2019
Ava DuVernay withdraws from IMPACT series

Ava DuVernay withdraws from IMPACT series

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
March 23, 2019
Comedian Shane Mauss is bringing Stand Up Science to Nashville

Comedian Shane Mauss is bringing Stand Up Science to Nashville

By Avery Muir
March 16, 2019
Plan your week: 3/11 to 3/16

Plan your week: 3/11 to 3/16

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
March 10, 2019
MLC presents Lanterns on Thursday, February 15, 2018 in Alumni Hall. (Photo by Emily Gonçalves)

Lanterns offers an opportunity for community building and cultural education

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
February 12, 2019
Student-produced film, ‘Blunt,’ to debut in Buttrick 103

Student-produced film, ‘Blunt,’ to debut in Buttrick 103

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
February 8, 2019
The Grilled Cheeserie now accepting the Commodore Card

The Grilled Cheeserie now accepting the Commodore Card

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
January 6, 2019
Sarratt Holiday Arts Festival

Sarratt Art Studios’ Holiday Arts Festival brings unique holiday gifts to campus

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
December 3, 2018
create-a-thon Vanderbilt Review

Eight hours, eight performers, one Create-A-Thon

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
November 9, 2018
stand-up showdown at Vanderbilt

Comedians at the 5th Stand-up Showdown are ready to make some people laugh

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
October 26, 2018
Self-care tips: Hustler Editors edition

Self-care tips: Hustler Editors edition

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
September 30, 2018
Photo by Hunter Long.

Lights on the Lawn: beyond the music

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
September 18, 2018
Vandy Taal released debut album “Aalap” Aug. 19

Vandy Taal released debut album “Aalap” Aug. 19

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
September 9, 2018
Plan your week (9/3 to 9/7)

Plan your week (9/3 to 9/7)

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
September 2, 2018
Jesse McCartney to perform at Homecoming Block Party

Jesse McCartney to perform at Homecoming Block Party

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
August 28, 2018
Photo by Hunter Long.

Trending: First week fashion

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
August 26, 2018
Forgotten dorm room essentials

Forgotten dorm room essentials

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
August 25, 2018
The new Tastes of Nashville

The new Tastes of Nashville

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
August 19, 2018
Hundreds of Vanderbilt organizations recruit new members at the Student Involvement Fair on August 25, 2017.

Plan your week: first week edition

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
August 19, 2018
passport to nashville, survey, parthenon, spry

Passport to Nashville survey rundown

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
July 20, 2018
Vanderbilts TongueNCheek performs at the VenUes Comedy Gold event in Sarratt Cinema on Friday, February 9, 2018. (Claire Barnett)

Plan your week (4/16-4/20)

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
April 15, 2018
Plan your week (4/9-4/13)

Plan your week (4/9-4/13)

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
April 8, 2018
Plan your weekend (3/30-4/1)

Plan your weekend (3/30-4/1)

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
March 29, 2018
Spring at Vanderbilt. Flower blossom, taken on Friday, March 16, 2018. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Plan your weekend (3/23-3/25)

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
March 22, 2018
Spring at Vanderbilt. Flower blossom, taken on Friday, March 16, 2018. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Plan your week (3/19-3/23)

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
March 18, 2018
Photo credit: Nashville Lifestyles

The most “Nashville” spots in Nashville

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
March 13, 2018
From left to right: Shelby Yoder, Cris Lacy, Becky Gardenhire, Brittany Schaffer, Jennifer Turnbow, (Vandy EDU Officers) James George (VP Special Events), Samantha Ravin (VP of Membership), Greer Brucker (VP of Communication), Maggie Schwartz (VP of Finance), Michael Nelson (President). Photo courtesy Lindsey Jones.

CMA EDU Vanderbilt’s event “An Inside Look: Making It in Music Business”

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
March 5, 2018
Plan your week (2/19-2/23)

Plan your week (2/19-2/23)

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
February 18, 2018
Vanderbilt performing arts groups show off their talents at Spotlight on Friday, August 25, 2017.

Plan your week (2/12-2/16)

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
February 11, 2018
Snow and ice cover Vanderbilts campus on Friday, January 12, 2018, one day after 65-degree weather. Classes were canceled, creating a four-day weekend for students. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Plan your week (2/5-2/9)

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
February 4, 2018
Vanderbilt students bundle up in style outside Rand on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. (Photo by Bruce Brookshire)

IN STYLE: February fashion

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
February 1, 2018
Humans have reacquired lost genetic variations from Neanderthals. (Photo / Claire Barnett)

Plan your week (1/29-2/2)

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
January 28, 2018
Plan your week (1/22-1/26)

Plan your week (1/22-1/26)

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
January 21, 2018
Pop-up yoga classes bring another dimension to Vibhu Krishna’s Open Studio

Pop-up yoga classes bring another dimension to Vibhu Krishna’s Open Studio

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
January 12, 2018
Vandy Fems presents Women in Comedy

Vandy Fems presents Women in Comedy

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
November 14, 2017
Crawford Lecturer Shelli Yoder inspires with her experience from pageants to politics

Crawford Lecturer Shelli Yoder inspires with her experience from pageants to politics

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
November 7, 2017
Rich Hull

College graduates to Hollywood executives: how Vanderbilt alumni made it onto the red carpet

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
October 24, 2017
Photo credit: Phillip Franck

VUTheatre kicks off new season with ‘Kid Simple: A Radio Drama in the Flesh’

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
October 6, 2017
Vanderbilt’s Hilton Garden Inns empanada

Power Ranking: 3rd Annual TLACC Empanada Fest

By Avery Muir, Life Editor
September 11, 2017

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