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.
Ben Arthur

Ben Arthur, Staff Writer

Ben Arthur (‘26) is majoring in political science and English in the College of Arts and Science. He is from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Other than reading and writing, Ben loves listening to music, hiking, rock climbing and buying clothes he doesn’t need. He can be reached at [email protected].

All content by Ben Arthur
General Theological Seminary, planned location for Vanderbilt’s New York City expansion. (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt University)

Vanderbilt plans to expand into New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood

By Ben Arthur, Staff Writer
Oct 15, 2024
David Yow and Mac McNeily perform at The Blue Room, as photographed on June 6, 2024. (Hustler Staff/Ben Arthur)

The Jesus Lizard’s faithful return

By Ben Arthur, Staff Writer
Jun 19, 2024
Waxahatchee performs at the Ryman Auditorium, as photographed on May 1, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Katherine Oung)

Waxahatchee’s meditative nostalgia

By Ben Arthur, Staff Writer
May 8, 2024
Photograph of Kirkland Hall on a sunny day with individuals lying on the lawn in front of it, as photographed on March 27, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

Unpacking the Student Accountability process: Next steps for suspended protestors

By Ben Arthur and Rachael Perrotta
Apr 2, 2024
Protesters enter the grounds of the St. Clair Correctional Facility, as photographed on March 2, 2024. (Hustler Staff/Katherine Oung)

Vanderbilt students protest for prison reform and Palestine in Alabama

By Ben Arthur, Staff Writer
Mar 4, 2024
The Parthenon at sunset in Centennial Park, as photographed on Nov. 11, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Sean Onamade)

Alumni urge Vanderbilt to take stance on Middle East conflict, criticize student organizations

By Ben Arthur and Brina Ratangee
Jan 7, 2024
Vanderbilt Law School, as photographed on Oct. 4, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Tasfia Alam)

Former Nashville Rep. Jim Cooper joins Vanderbilt Law as distinguished scholar in residence

By Ben Arthur and Annika Koch
Sep 10, 2023
Michael “Rich” Ruth, as captured in his home studio on Feb. 7, 2023. (Hustler Staff/Ben Arthur)

Exploring the world of ‘space jazz’ with Rich Ruth

By Ben Arthur, Staff Writer
Jun 9, 2023
Yo La Tengo performs in drag, as photographed on March 13, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Katherine Oung)

Yo La Tengo performs deep cuts in drag, protesting recent Tennessee law

By Ben Arthur, Staff Writer
Mar 20, 2023
Graphic in the style of the album using different multimedia elements such as a potato stamp in the form of a heart.

Return to hot chicken: Yo La Tengo’s ‘I Can Hear The Heart Beating as One’ turns 25

By Ben Arthur, Former Deputy Magazine Editor
Nov 28, 2022
Holocaust survivor Elizabeth Wilf speaks via Zoom to students gathered in the Ben Schulman Center for Jewish Life, captured on November 15, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

Holocaust survivor Elizabeth Wilf speaks at November Holocaust Lecture Series

By Ben Arthur, Staff Writer
Nov 20, 2022
The Tennessee State Capitol, as photographed on July 28, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

Davidson County Election Commission issues incorrect ballots, settles lawsuit with ACLU

By Ben Arthur, Staff Writer
Nov 11, 2022
Muna performs at Marathon Music Works, as photographed on Sept. 23. (Hustler Staff/Ben Arthur)

Muna treats concertgoers to a synth filled soirée

By Ben Arthur, Staff Writer
Sep 28, 2022
The Student Health Center, as photographed on May 17, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Emily Gonçalves)

Vanderbilt lengthens paid parental leave, to hire women’s health coordinator

By Ben Arthur, Staff Writer
Aug 18, 2022
Students being served at Suzie’s Café in Medical Research Building III, as photographed on Nov. 4, 2021. (Hustler Multimedia/Hallie Williams).

A look into Fall 2022 dining

By Ben Arthur and Eigen Escario
Jul 19, 2022