The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

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
SEC baseball is underway! Keep up with the VandyBoys here.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
SEC baseball is underway! Keep up with the VandyBoys here.
NEWS
A Vanderbilt Police Department car parked by E. Bronson Ingram Hall, as photographed on Nov. 2, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
Former student files lawsuit against university alleging false arrest
Douglas Norman claims he was on a leave of absence when he was arrested for criminal trespass twice, once at a Vanderbilt basketball game in November 2023 and again after informing the university of his plans to arrive in April 2024.
By Alison Winters and Tasfia Alam • Apr 5, 2025
Cynthia Erivo speaks with Dr. Claire Sisco King in Langford Auditorium, as photographed on April 3, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Meagan To)
Cynthia Erivo speaks at sold out 2025 Impact Symposium
By Jorie Fawcett, Senior Advisor • Apr 5, 2025
A$AP Ferg, 2024 Rites of Spring headliner, performs to fans during his set, as photographed on April 22, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Sara West)
BREAKING: VPB cancels 2025 Rites of Spring for inclement weather
By Zach Joseph, Senior Staffer • Apr 3, 2025
The entrance to the Engineering and Science Building, as photographed on Jan. 19, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Alice Tang)
Cybersecurity authentication to transition from Duo Mobile to Okta SSO, Okta Verify
By Devon Super, Staff Writer • Apr 2, 2025
RECENT STORIES
A student wishes they could be playing sports as they labor over school work. (Hustler Multimedia / Sam El-Shammaa)
From friendships to new experiences: Benefits of the Vanderbilt Club Sports program
Why join club sports? Vanderbilt students share some of the good things they’ve experienced in the program.
By Cathal Malin, Staff Writer • 43 minutes ago
Men’s Tennis: Commodores end losing skid, sweep Ole Miss and Eastern Illinois
By Ashleigh Provoost, Sports Copy Editor • 43 minutes ago
Vanderbilt graduate student Brina Ratangee competes in ‘Jeopardy!’
By Charlotte Castle, Deputy News Editor • 9 hours ago
IN PHOTOS: Maude Latour’s ‘The Sugar Water Tour’ pulls fans into sparkling 2010s dance party
By Nathan Park, Staff Photographer • 20 hours ago
Three up, three down: Swimming easy in The Swamp
By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor • 20 hours ago
LIFE
The opening performance of the showcase, hosted by Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Vanderbilt, as photographed on April 2, 2025. (Hustler Staff/Retta Nash)
Rooted in rhythm: Vandy Folklórico dances into tradition with debut showcase
Vandy Folklórico’s first cultural dance performance spotlighted regional traditions, storytelling and community.
By Retta Nash, Staff Writer • Apr 6, 2025
Actors from left to right, Billy Bryck and Finn Wolfhard, starring as Bobby and Chris in “Hell of a Summer” (Courtesy of NEON)
Camp slashers are back: ‘Hell of a Summer’ unleashes gore and laughter
By Anisa Juma, Staff Writer • Apr 4, 2025
Students perform a traditional Rwandan-style dance at the Harambee showcase on March 29, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Solomon Durand)
ASU holds 2025 Harambee showcase: ‘Unmasked’
By Marques Watson, Staff Writer • Apr 4, 2025
Curb Center Exhibit of Changemakers of the 21st Century, as photographed on Feb. 27, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Connor Campbell) 
The Curb Center: Amplifying creativity and empowering community
By Ameera Islam, Staff Writer • Apr 2, 2025
SPORTS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Zac Brown smiles at the crowd as he plays guitar, as photographed on April 2, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Lana English)
Jason Edwards signals to a teammate during the first round of the NCAA Men's basketball tournament in Cleveland, Ohio, as captured on March 21, 2025 (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)
Jason Isbell sings an original song under dimmed lights at The Pinnacle, as photographed on March 21, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Meagan To)
OPINION
Alumni Hall in direct sunlight, as photographed on Sept. 14, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)
GUEST EDITORIAL: Vanderbilt and VUMC administration, protect our community
By Lynne Berry, Heather Bickham, Barbara Crosby, Peter Lane and Joseph A. Little III • Mar 25, 2025
Graphic depicting a cityscape with workout equipment above it. People work out at its base. (Hustler Multimedia/Sam El-Shammaa)
ZAVALA: Is Nashville’s fitness scene leaving students behind?
By Bella Zavala, Staffer-in-Training • Mar 20, 2025
A graphic depicting a girl sitting with a bird cage surrounding her, and nearby are two images of a house running out of time and being squeezed. (Hustler Multimedia/Sam El-Shammaa)
NAVANEETHAKRISHNAN & ALBU: We must melt ICE: The threat to campus has become too hot to ignore
By George Albu and Manushree Navaneethakrishnan • Mar 18, 2025
Shea Ralph cheers during Vanderbilt's matchup against Columbia during the First Four of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship, as photographed on March 20, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Josh Rehders)
HALL: Shea Ralph has revived the standard of Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball
By Grace Hall, Deputy Sports Editor • Mar 17, 2025
Graphic depicting American flag-patterned cowboy boot crushing a Vanderbilt-branded acorn amid a backdrop of the White House and Kirkland Hall. (Hustler Multimedia/Jorie Fawcett)
GUEST EDITORIAL: Vanderbilt, now is not the time for appeasement
By Jeneta Nwosu, Guest Writer • Mar 7, 2025
A graphic depicting brightly colored stick figures on a pale background with different color thought bubbles rising from their heads. (Hustler Multimedia/Sam El-Shammaa)
VADNOS: Saving DEI means centering class instead of race
By Jason Vadnos, Staffer-in-Training • Mar 6, 2025
TRENDING
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A partial view of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center complex, as photographed on November 18, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Royce Yang)

VUMC plans $250 million budget cut for fiscal year 2025

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A person walks in front of the Department of Education building in Washington, D.C., as photographed on February 4, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Department of Education investigates Vanderbilt for alleged race-based discrimination under PhD Project

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Newly admitted student Jacob Klein stands with Vanderbilt-themed balloons. (Courtesy of Jacob Klein)

Early decision acceptance rate drops to 13.2% for Class of 2029

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Vanderbilt Law School Library, as photographed on Oct. 25, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Angie Li)

Vanderbilt Law School receives $6.8 million donation to support innocence project

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Jaylen Carey, as photographed on March 21, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

UPDATED: Jaylen Carey transfers to Tennessee

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Allie Schwartz poses with her acceptance letter from Vanderbilt. (Photo courtesy of Allie Schwartz)

A steady decline: Class of 2028 regular decision admission rate drops to 3.7%, overall admission rate to 5.1%

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Tyler Tanner dribbles up the court, as photographed on March 20, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

Men’s Basketball: Buckling up for portal pandemonium

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Vanderbilt players huddle, as photographed on March 20, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

Men's Basketball: Vanderbilt lands Mason Nicholson, Jalen Washington in transfer portal

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Fans brave the elements to watch the 2023 Rites of Spring lineup, as photographed on April 22, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Sara West)

NLE Choppa drops out of Rites of Spring performance due to dehydration, exhaustion

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Jason Edwards high-fives Chris Manon, as photographed on March 21, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

BREAKING: Jason Edwards enters NCAA Transfer Portal

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