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The Vanderbilt Hustler
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.
Jorie Fawcett

Jorie Fawcett, Editor-in-Chief

Jorie Fawcett ('25) is from Tiffin, Ohio, and studies secondary education and sociology in Peabody College. She previously served as Managing Editor and Life Editor. When not writing for The Hustler, you can find her teaching, reading or pretending to study at Local Java or Suzie's. You can reach her at [email protected].

All content by Jorie Fawcett
Eli Motycka, a Nashville Scene reporter gets arrested by VUPD on Vanderbilt Campus, as photographed on March 26, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Josh Rehders)

Metro Council members write letters to Chancellor Diermeier condemning Nashville Scene reporter arrest, supporting student protesters

By Jorie Fawcett and Brina Ratangee
March 29, 2024
VUPD vehicles stationed outside of Kirkland Hall, as photographed on March 26, 2024 (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

‘Dank New Rand Memes’ Facebook page changes name to ‘Vandy Alumni For Palestine’ against Facebook policy

By Jorie Fawcett, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2024
The Parthenon sits behind a body of water at Centennial Park, as photographed on March 21, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Jorie Fawcett)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: March Madness and more

By Abby Hoelscher, Deputy Photography Director
March 24, 2024
Students dance at 2023 Rites of Spring, as photographed on April 22, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Sara West)

Young Nudy, Smino, Orion Sun to headline shortened 2024 Rites of Spring

By Jorie Fawcett, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2024
Blue background with Vanderbilt logo surrounded by seven pastel painted doors. (Hustler Multimedia/Sofia El-Shammaa)

FAWCETT: Why Vanderbilt?

By Jorie Fawcett, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2024
A scrapbook-style graphic of various coffee items and the Suzies sun logo. (Hustler Multimedia/Sofia El-Shamma)

‘A labor of love’: Suzie’s Cafes celebrate 30 years at Vanderbilt

By Isabella Bautista and Jorie Fawcett
January 19, 2024
Editor-in-Chief Jorie Fawcett, as photographed on Oct. 15, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Navigating goals, legacy and purpose in the new year

By Jorie Fawcett, Editor-in-Chief
January 1, 2024
Editors from The Hustler pose at the Fall National Media Convention, as photographed on Oct. 30, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

The Hustler wins 28 of 34 national awards earned by VSC organizations this year

By Jorie Fawcett and Alysa Suleiman
November 9, 2023
View of the construction site near the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center, as photographed on Oct. 23, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Royce Yang)

Commodore Quake canceled due to budget cuts, construction

By Jorie Fawcett, Managing Editor
November 7, 2023
Chancellor Diermeier with Hustler Managing Editor Jorie Fawcett, News Editor Brina Ratangee, Editor-in-Chief Rachael Perrotta and Deputy News Editor Jacob Stoebner (left to right), as photographed on Oct. 23, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Julia Jordan)

Debrief with Diermeier: Chancellor draws line on principled neutrality

By Rachael Perrotta, Jorie Fawcett, Brina Ratangee and Jacob Stoebner
October 30, 2023
A photo of the vehicle hit on 21st Ave, as photographed on Oct. 23, 2023. (Hustler Staff/Jorie Fawcett)

[Photo] Hit-and-run car accident occurs on 21st Ave. near Peabody Library

By Arman Amin, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
A bouquet of flowers created at the giveaway hosted by the Vanderbilt Community Garden, as photographed on Oct. 13, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Urmika Nandwani)

IN PHOTOS: ‘I can buy myself flowers’

By Jorie Fawcett, Managing Editor
October 15, 2023
Pathway between Gillette and Hobbs Building, as captured on Sept. 8, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

Vanderbilt community reflects on legacy of senior Thanvi Dola

By Jorie Fawcett, Managing Editor
October 7, 2023
Noah Kahan sings and plays the mandolin, as captured on Oct. 4, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Sara West)

Noah Kahan brought his ‘Northern Attitude’ to Nashville

By Jorie Fawcett, Managing Editor
October 6, 2023
Macklemore holds up his arm in front of a picture of the crowd depicted on an LED screen behind him, as photographed on Sept. 17, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Sara West)

Macklemore’s concert brought me back to the ‘Good Old Days’

By Jorie Fawcett, Managing Editor
September 19, 2023
Two Friends perform at Lights on the Lawn 2022, as photographed on Sept. 16, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Narenkumar Thirmiya)

‘Loud Luxury’ to headline Lights on the Lawn Sept. 29.

By Jorie Fawcett, Managing Editor
August 24, 2023
Phoebe and Max cuddling, as photographed on Nov. 20, 2021. (Hustler Staff/Rachael Perrotta)

IN PHOTOS: Hustler Pets 2023

By Jorie Fawcett, Life Editor
April 30, 2023
Cast members dance in the opening number, as photographed on April 17, 2023. (Hustler Staff/Jorie Fawcett)

Vanderbilt Off-Broadway presents final show of school year: ‘Violet’

By Jorie Fawcett, Life Editor
April 20, 2023
Lady A performs at Ryman Auditorium, as photographed on April 14, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Chloe Pryor)

Lady A kicks off ‘Request Line Tour’ at home in Nashville

By Jorie Fawcett, Life Editor
April 16, 2023
Graphic depicting the Rate My Professors website with three rated classes. (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez)

Best and worst-rated courses for Fall 2023

By Jorie Fawcett and Claire Duffy
April 11, 2023
Giancarlo Esposito speaks at the IMPACT symposium, as photographed on March 28, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Narenkumar Thirmiya)

Tabitha Brown, Giancarlo Esposito and Shiza Shahid speak at 2023 IMPACT Symposium

By Jorie Fawcett, Barrie Barto and Zach Joseph
April 3, 2023
Spring flowers in bloom near E. Bronson Ingram College, as photographed on March 2, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Anseley Philippe)

Plan your week: 3/27-4/2

By Jorie Fawcett, Life Editor
March 25, 2023
Graphic posted on Ticketweb of Kirkland Hall with the words “Rites of Spring 2 day pass,” as captured on March 24, 2023. (Hustler Staff/Jorie Fawcett)

2023 Rites of Spring lineup confirmed after being removed from site, tickets now on sale

By Jorie Fawcett, Life Editor
March 24, 2023
Sheryl Crow performs at the Love Rising benefit concert, as photographed on March 20, 2023. (Hustler Staff/Katherine Oung)

‘Juxtaposition of jubilance and fear’: Love Rising concert raises funds for LGBTQ+ organizations in Tennessee matched up to $100,000

By Jorie Fawcett, Rachael Perrotta and Katherine Oung
March 23, 2023
Graphic depicting a person sitting by a TV screen displaying “Dance Moms.” (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez)

What we’re watching this week: A lot (too much?) of reality TV

By Jorie Fawcett and Marissa Reaves
March 22, 2023
A view at the Museum of Modern Art visitors from above, as photographed on Mar. 13, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Ophelia Lu)

IN PHOTOS: Spring Break 2023

By Barrie Barto, Ophelia Lu, Narenkumar Thirmiya, Isabella Bautista, Jorie Fawcett and Lexie Perez
March 19, 2023
Screenshot of apparent 2023 Rites of Spring artists before it was removed from the website, as captured on March 19, 2023, at 7:55 p.m. CDT. (Photo courtesy of Talia Kunin)

Apparent 2023 Rites of Spring lineup goes live, later removed

By Claire Gatlin, Jorie Fawcett and Katherine Oung
March 19, 2023
A class moves outside for lecture on Central Library Lawn, as captured on Nov. 4, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

Plan your week: 3/6-3/12

By Jorie Fawcett, Life Editor
March 4, 2023
Chancellor Diermeier with Hustler interviewers, as photographed Feb. 22, 2023. (Courtesy of Julia Jordan)

Debrief with Diermeier: Campus expansions, ChatGPT, local politics and more

By Rachael Perrotta, Aaditi Lele, Jorie Fawcett and Brina Ratangee
February 27, 2023
Flowers near the Kissam Student Center, as photographed on Feb. 10, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Narenkumar Thirmiya)

Plan your week: 2/27-3/5

By Jorie Fawcett, Life Editor
February 25, 2023
Graphic depicting a map with several Nashville locations. (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez)

Nashville (Taylor’s Version): A tour of Nashville through Taylor Swift lyrics

By Jorie Fawcett and Chloe Pryor
February 17, 2023
The Spanish Poem ChatGPT created on the left and the English translation ChatGPT also provided on the right. (Hustler Staff/Jorie Fawcett)

[Photo] Celebrating Valentine’s Day with the [A]I Heart You event

By Aiden Salk, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
This book shamelessly demonstrates the idealized vision modern society

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Pentatonix opens the night with “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” as photographed on Dec. 11, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

Pentatonix brings holiday magic to Bridgestone

By Jorie Fawcett, Life Editor
December 14, 2022
Heather Lefkowitz and Jennette McCurdy discuss McCurdy’s inspirations in Langford Auditorium, as photographed on Dec. 6, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

New York Times bestselling author and former actress Jennette McCurdy speaks at VPB speaker event

By Jorie Fawcett, Life Editor
December 9, 2022
Graphic depicting Life Editor Jorie Fawcett along with a CD and the words “Editor’s Mix.” (Photo courtesy of Jorie Fawcett) (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

EDITOR’S MIX: Life Editor Jorie Fawcett

By Jorie Fawcett, Life Editor
November 6, 2022
A delicious box of donuts from the first stop—Parlor Doughnuts, as photographed on Oct. 9, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Eigen Escario)

No crumbs left behind: The Nashville Underground Donut Tour

By Jorie Fawcett, Veronica Tadross, Eigen Escario and Nikki Weitzenhoffer
October 22, 2022
Graphic depicting various Midnights related items. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

Taylor Swift presents her most personal reflections in 10th studio album ‘Midnights’

By Jorie Fawcett and Eigen Escario
October 21, 2022
Ben Platt, singing to the audience at Bridgestone Arena, as photographed on Sept. 18, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Jaylan Sims)

Ben Platt, thanks for letting me ‘dance with you’

By Jorie Fawcett, Life Editor
September 22, 2022
Graphic depicting various foods found at new Taste of Nashville restaurants.

Four new restaurants added to the Taste of Nashville program

By Jorie Fawcett, Life Editor
August 31, 2022
Two Friends in concert at Marathon Music Works as photographed on January 21, 2022.

Two Friends to headline 10th annual Lights on the Lawn

By William Yuk and Jorie Fawcett
August 5, 2022
A graphic of people carrying bags and boxes

The face behind the chat: Reuse, Vandy!

By Jorie Fawcett, Staff Writer
April 10, 2022
A graphic of fun things to do over Spring Break

Spring has sprung: How to enjoy a Spring Break in Nashville

By Jorie Fawcett, Staff Writer
March 8, 2022
Day or night, overnight oats are the perfect protein-packed breakfast that you can cook in your dorm. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

Dorm dining: Overnight oats edition

By Jorie Fawcett and Veronica Tadross
February 24, 2022
Graphic reading Wordle! Article Hustler in a Wordle grid format

Students share strategies for the game Wordle and react to changes in ownership

By Jorie Fawcett, Staff Writer
February 21, 2022
food

Hustler staff roundup: Foods we miss a waffle lot

By Jorie Fawcett, Staff Writer
February 18, 2022
When it comes to Winter Olympic fashion, some teams take the gold, while others do not make the podium. (Hustler Multimedia/Amelia Simpson)

2022 Olympic opening ceremony outfits: A definitive review

By Jorie Fawcett, Staff Writer
February 15, 2022
Graphic that says You are believed here.

Vanderbilt Survivors Instagram account shares stories of survivors of sexual assault

By Jorie Fawcett and Ilana Drake
February 6, 2022
christmas

Home for the holidays: A Hustler holiday watchlist

By Jorie Fawcett and Andrew Kolondra Jr.
December 24, 2021
Wyatt Center

Is “Peabody shaming” a real thing? Students weigh in

By Jorie Fawcett, Staff Writer
November 22, 2021
The Stevenson Complex seen behind two trees

Depending on who you ask, Gen Chem might not be as scary as it seems

By Jorie Fawcett, Staff Writer
November 10, 2021
All tricks no treats written on an orange background

Five reasons I hate Halloween

By Jorie Fawcett, Staff Writer
October 31, 2021
An iced coffee, a parfait, and an apple from Grins Café

Fed is best, but what about when it isn’t?

By Jorie Fawcett and Grace Delmonte
October 23, 2021
suzies

Suzie’s Café fans are strong and mighty; meet one of their most loyal customers

By Jorie Fawcett, Staff Writer
October 22, 2021
An open letter to pumpkin spice, from a moderately obsessed fan

An open letter to pumpkin spice, from a moderately obsessed fan

By Jorie Fawcett, Staff Writer
September 19, 2021
A sample of posts from The Freshman Clubs main Instagram page. (@the_freshman_club on Instagram)

Watch out Barstool, there’s a new Instagram account in town

By Jorie Fawcett, Staff Writer
September 10, 2021
Ice cream from Jenis, as photographed in 2018. (Hustler Multimedia/Emily Gonçalves)

Commodores get creative to maximize their extra $50-a-day

By Jorie Fawcett and Veronica Tadross
September 7, 2021
(Campus Dining)

What’s new on Taste of Nashville?

By Jorie Fawcett
September 3, 2021
Hindsight will be the 5th official album release for the Melodores. (Photo courtesy of Danny Williamson)

Vanderbilt Melodores release new album “Hindsight”

By Jorie Fawcett, Staff Writer
August 27, 2021
Senior Rachel Weis book Primed is now available for purchase. (@luludua on Instagram)

Senior Rachel Wei publishes book about improving as a writer and public speaker

By Jorie Fawcett, Staff Writer
July 29, 2021

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