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.
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Laura Vaughan, Senior Staff Photographer

Laura Vaughan (‘25) is a graduate student in the College of Arts and Science. When not out on an assignment for The Hustler, she can be found studying in the Schulman Center, having lunch at Frutta Bowls or trying to clean her file structure. She is available at [email protected].

All content by Laura Vaughan
Accepted students pour into the Student Life Center's patio after listening to academic advising sessions, as photographed on April 15, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] First-year class racial diversity drops 21% following affirmative action ban

By Rhea Patney and Brina Ratangee
Nov 11, 2024
A student enters Hobbs Hall, as photographed on Sept. 3, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] Next Steps receives a $2.3 million grant to support its apprenticeship programs

By Benjy Yang, Staff Writer
Sep 3, 2024
Accepted students walk into the Student Life Center patio after Anchor Day academic advising sessions, captured April 15, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] Vanderbilt to expand Fall 2024 transfer cohort by 18% from Fall 2023, 41% from Fall 2022 and 2021

By Rachael Perrotta, Former Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2024
The Stevenson courtyard with the Small Molecule NMR Facility Core in the background, as captured on Sept. 26th, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] Vanderbilt launches Center for Sustainability, Energy and Climate

By Jenny Yang, Staff Writer and Photographer
Apr 18, 2024
Students relax and eat lunch on the Rand patio, as captured on Nov. 4, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] The importance of eating well at Vanderbilt and how to accomplish it

By Corey Lochan, Staff Writer
Mar 9, 2024
Centennial Park's Parthenon on a sunny afternoon, as captured on Sept. 2, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] Meet Tennessee

By Chloe Whalen, Deputy Life Editor
Feb 19, 2024
Mark Schonwetter begins to speak about his experience as a five-year-old Polish Jew during the Holocaust, as captured on Jan. 24, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: A tease of spring

By Abby Hoelscher, Deputy Photography Director
Feb 5, 2024
Students lounging on Alumni Lawn, as photographed on Nov. 4, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] Class of 2027: The First Year Survey

By Katherine Oung, Subha Mostafiz, Rhea Patney, Sofia El-Shammaa, Jacob Stoebner, Aaditi Lele, Sofia El-Shammaa, Brina Ratangee, Chloe Whalen and Eleni Zerie
Jan 21, 2024
Centennial Park's Parthenon on a sunny afternoon, as captured on Sept. 2, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] There’s more to Nashville than Broadway: Nightlife and entertainment venues without age restrictions

By Abigail Delattre and Sean Onamade
Dec 29, 2023
Students support one another as blessings are spoken for lives lost in Israel, as photographed on Oct. 10, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Wrapping up the year

By Abby Hoelscher, Deputy Photography Director
Dec 18, 2023
An Israel flag at an Oct. 10 Vigil for Israel held on campus (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan).

[Photo] GUEST EDITORIAL: Vanderbilt needs to do more to stop antisemitism on campus

By Maya Levinson, Guest Writer
Dec 15, 2023
Students and faculty mill about the Student Life Center ballroom during the fair, as captured on Nov. 9, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] Vanderbilt hosts 10th annual Undergraduate Research Fair

By Salma Elhandaoui, Staffer-in-Training
Nov 14, 2023
The Stevenson courtyard with the Small Molecule NMR Facility Core in the background, as captured on Sept. 26th, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] ‘Shocked and grieving’: Custodian Olivia Parrish passes away during shift at Stevenson Center

By Aaditi Lele, Editorial Director
Nov 4, 2023
G Flip has as inclusive of a performance as it can be, as captured on Oct. 11, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

IN PHOTOS: ‘GET ME OUTTA’ midterms with G Flip

By Laura Vaughan, Senior Staff Photographer
Oct 13, 2023
Students support one another as blessings are spoken over Israel, as captured on Oct. 10, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] IN PHOTOS: Vanderbilt community members attend Chabad and Hillel vigil for lives lost in Israel

By Barrie Barto and Brina Ratangee
Oct 12, 2023
Students sit in Fleming Yard, as photographed on Nov. 4, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] Invasion Ministries solicit students outside of Rand

By Barrie Barto, Photography Director
Sep 26, 2023
A visitor walks into Vanderbilt University Hospital, as photographed on March 23, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] VUMC removes masking requirement for clinical areas, effective immediately

By Jacob Stoebner, Staff Writer
Apr 19, 2023
Prospective students and parents network in the Student Life Center during Anchor Day, captured on April 15, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Preparing for the future

By Barrie Barto, Photography Director
Apr 17, 2023
First-year Mya Doyle questions senior Tucker Apgar during the first cross-examination of the debate, captured on April 4, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] Vanderbilt College Republicans host debate on gender transitions for minors, students protest event

By Zach Joseph, News and Multimedia Copy Editor
Apr 10, 2023
Vanderbilt University Medical Center , captured on November 8, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] BREAKING: Seven dead after Covenant School shooting in Green Hills

By Aaditi Lele, Katherine Oung and Rachael Perrotta
Mar 27, 2023
A class moves outside for lecture on Central Library Lawn, as captured on Nov. 4, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] Plan your week: 3/6-3/12

Mar 4, 2023
Student leaders representing organizations from across campus attended DWSN's inaugural event, captured on February 9, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] University acknowledges another on-campus construction death, students launch Dores Worker Solidarity Network

By Benjamin Freed, Staff Writer
Feb 23, 2023
Students cross Magnolia Lawn with the Wyatt Center in the background, captured on Nov. 4, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] Peabody EDI deans to temporarily step back following ChatGPT-crafted message about MSU shooting

By Aaditi Lele, News Editor
Feb 19, 2023
A worker with Workers’ Dignity gave his testimony on why workers’ rights should matter to Vanderbilt students specifically, captured on Feb. 9, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Dancing into spring on campus

By Barrie Barto, Photography Director
Feb 12, 2023
Sigma Chi house in the fall, captured on Oct. 26, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] BREAKING: Sigma Chi suspended, to return in Spring 2027 at earliest

By Zach Joseph, News and Multimedia Copy Editor
Jan 24, 2023
The Phi Psi house next to construction of the new residential college, captured on October 26, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] Phi Kappa Psi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternities return to campus

By Ekta Anand, Senior Staff Writer
Jan 7, 2023
Vanderbilt Hospital as the sun sets and nurse shifts change, captured on November 8, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] VUMC Regional Director of Emergency Medicine arrested for assault and harassment

By Brina Ratangee, Deputy News Editor
Dec 16, 2022
Pentatonix opens the night with “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” as photographed on Dec. 11, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] Pentatonix brings holiday magic to Bridgestone

By Jorie Fawcett, Life Editor
Dec 14, 2022
Entrance to Vanderbilt Hospital with people entering, captured on Nov. 8, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] VUSM students report decreased efficiency in healthcare delivery and gaps in education post-Roe

By Ekta Anand, Senior Staff Writer
Dec 1, 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)

[Photo] Holocaust survivor Elizabeth Wilf speaks at November Holocaust Lecture Series

By Ben Arthur, Staff Writer
Nov 20, 2022
Egghill occupies a space just off Edgehill Avenue, as photographed on Nov. 4, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] Newly-opened Egghill restaurant seeks to master the egg sandwich

By Hannah Clatworthy and Marissa Reaves
Nov 17, 2022
North House HPAC welcome fellow housemates and students to their signature event, SNorthasborg, as captured on Nov. 16, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] A definitive ranking of the Commons Houses’ signature events

By Isabella Bautista and Aiden Salk
Nov 17, 2022
National Coming Out Day photo station on Library Lawn, as captured on Oct. 11, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] Vanderbilt celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month amid VUMC transgender clinic attacks

By Ben Freed, Staffer-in-Training
Nov 2, 2022
Kelly addresses the audience, captured on Oct. 20, 2022.

[Photo] Vanderbilt College Democrats, Vanderbilt Lambda Association host Odessa Kelly

By Alison Winters, Staff Writer
Oct 23, 2022
Mark Green's opening remarks to Vanderbilt College Republicans, captured on September 8, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Laura Vaughan)

[Photo] Vanderbilt College Republicans host U.S. Congressman Mark Green

By Matthew Shipley and Tasfia Alam
Sep 12, 2022
A GCC member introduces Vanderbilt Professor Peter Lorge during Monday’s panel on economics, as photographed on Feb. 21, 2022

[Photo] Vanderbilt’s Global China Connection chapter hosts fourth annual China Week

By Damian Ho
Feb 27, 2022