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The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
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The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
Stay up to date with Vanderbilt Football's bowl game and the transfer portal news!
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
Stay up to date with Vanderbilt Football's bowl game and the transfer portal news!
Urmika Nandwani

Urmika Nandwani, Staff Photographer

Urmika Nandwani (‘26) is from South Jordan, Utah and studies biology and anthropology in the College of Arts and Science. When not taking pictures for The Hustler, she can be found cozied up with a good book or out and about on a run. She can be reached at [email protected].

All content by Urmika Nandwani
Vitality members conclude their showcase with smiles, as photographed on Nov. 20, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Urmika Nandwani)

IN PHOTOS: Vitality lights up the stage with their ‘Incandescence’ showcase

By Urmika Nandwani, Staff Photographer
Dec 2, 2024
Layout of statues or "murtis" of Hindu deities at the prayer space, as photographed on Feb. 22, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Urmika Nandwani)

[Photo] First designated Hindu prayer space on campus established in the Student Engagement Space

By Arman Amin and Shyla Lensing
Mar 6, 2024
Sayaw Sa Bangko, a traditional Filipino dance, as photographed on Feb. 24, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Urmika Nandwani)

[Photo] IN PHOTOS: AASA hosts 37th annual Lunar New Year Festival

By Gabe Loewenson, Staff Writer
Feb 27, 2024
Students support each other as prayers are spoken for lives lost in Palestine, as photographed on Oct. 13, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Urmika Nandwani)

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

By Abby Hoelscher, Deputy Photography Director
Dec 18, 2023
Dazzling dances of Candy Lands, captured on Dec. 2 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Urmika Nandwani)

[Photo] Vanderbilt Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’ brought Christmas magic to Langford

By Isabella Bautista, Deputy Life Editor
Dec 5, 2023
“Nature” holds Bioengineering for Global Health Conference in the Student Life Center, as photographed on Nov. 15, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Urmika Nandwani)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Happy Thanksgiving break from The Hustler

By Abby Hoelscher, Deputy Photography Director
Nov 19, 2023
Nature holds Bioengineering for Global Health Conference in the Student Life Center, captured on Nov. 15, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Urmika Nandwani)

[Photo] Vanderbilt hosts ‘Nature’ Bioengineering for Global Health conference

By Brina Ratangee and Jacob Stoebner
Nov 16, 2023
Vitality members conclude their showcase with smiles, captured on Nov. 10, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Urmika Nandwani)

[Photo] Vitality brought dreams to life in their showcase ‘In Your Dreams’

By Chloe Whalen, Staff Writer, Podcaster and Data Staffer
Nov 13, 2023
Students support each other as prayers are spoken over Palestine, as photographed on Oct. 13, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Urmika Nandwani)

[Photo] IN PHOTOS: SJP and MSA host community prayer for Palestinian lives lost

By Brina Ratangee, News Editor
Oct 15, 2023
Ashnikko puts on a gripping performance for fans in Marathon Music Works, Nashville, as captured on Oct. 11, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Urmika Nandwani)

IN PHOTOS: Ashnikko left the crowd dead on her “Weedkiller Tour”

By Kailey Aldrich and Urmika Nandwani
Oct 15, 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)

[Photo] IN PHOTOS: ‘I can buy myself flowers’

By Jorie Fawcett, Managing Editor
Oct 15, 2023
Becca Mancari closes their eyes to sing into the microphone, as captured on Oct. 6, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Abby Hoelscher)

IN PHOTOS: Becca Mancari celebrates LGBTQ+ history month at The Blue Room

By Urmika Nandwani and Abby Hoelscher
Oct 10, 2023