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 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
Vanderbilt 150 banner hangs on street pole in front of fall foliage, as photographed on Oct. 3, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Abby Hoelscher)
Actor Gary Sinise to deliver 2025 Graduates Day address
Sinise will also be honored with Vanderbilt’s Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal during the Graduates Day ceremony.
By Salma Elhandaoui and Aaron Villegas • Apr 14, 2025
Sign for Vanderbilt Medical Center North, as photographed on Nov. 12, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
VUMC study produces above 90% success rate in new sickle cell therapy
By Hailey Weiner, Staff Writer • Apr 13, 2025
Branscomb Quad towering over the camera with a campus vehicle in the foreground, as photographed on Feb. 12, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)
UPDATED: MNPD on scene at Branscomb, student death reported
By Tasfia Alam, Managing Editor • Apr 12, 2025
Master’s candidate Brina Ratangee leads a panel on street medicine in practice, as photographed on April 5, 2025. (Hustler Staff/Shyla Lensing)
Second annual Vanderbilt Homeless Health Conference emphasizes street medicine
By Shyla Lensing, Staff Writer • Apr 11, 2025
RECENT STORIES
Cody Bowker pitches against Georgia, as photographed on April 18, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)
Baseball: Vanderbilt cruises to 13-7 win over Georgia, clinches series
Brodie Johnston hit two home runs and drove in seven runs as the Commodores won the second game of their series against Georgia.
By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor • 20 minutes ago
Men’s Basketball: Kijani Wright enters NCAA Transfer Portal
By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor • 1 hour ago
Student files lawsuit against The Broadview at Vanderbilt owners for mold negligence
By Brina Ratangee, Editorial Director • 10 hours ago
Baseball: Vanderbilt takes first game of weekend series, downs Georgia 3-1
By Ty Levine, Staff Writer • Apr 17, 2025
Men’s Tennis: Vanderbilt’s season ends at SEC Tournament
By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor • Apr 17, 2025
LIFE
Graphic depicting a reminder to journal amidst mementos from journeys around the world (Hustler Staff/Jorie Fawcett). 
A guide to the practice and pleasure of keeping a journal
Discover the benefits of keeping a journal in a way that works for your life and schedule.
By Charlie Pagan, Staff Writer • Apr 16, 2025
Harmonic Notion showcases choreography and vocals, as photographed on April 13, 2025. (Hustler Staff/Retta Nash)
Harmonic Notion gets personal, powerful in ‘HN Wrapped’ spring concert
By Retta Nash, Staff Writer • Apr 16, 2025
A student looks at apartment buildings, feeling confused and stressed over the process of finding a new home. (Hustler Multimedia / Zarrin Zahid)
What I learned from my off-campus apartment hunt
By Elena Parisi, Staff Writer • Apr 13, 2025
A collage of news articles, photos from top news stories and President Trump. (Hustler Multimedia/Jorie Fawcett) 
How to read the news without losing your mind
By Ava Powell, Staff Writer • Apr 13, 2025
SPORTS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Palmyra opens their show at The Basement, as photographed on April 3, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Jan Jedynak)
Zelle Day and Jesse Woods light up the stage at American Legion Post 82, as photographed on March 27, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Angie Li)
Maude Latour pauses to talk with the audience at The Basement East, as photographed on March 25, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Jo Anderson)
OPINION
Graphic depicting a confused college student in graduation regalia surrounded by others speaking garbled scribbles to one another. (Hustler Multimedia/Jorie Fawcett)
ALBU: I strategically synthesized this text, but you shouldn’t
By George Albu, Deputy Opinion Editor • Apr 15, 2025
Graphic depicting a microscope, a shovel and ceramic in dirt, a globe with various items around it and two speech-bubbles conversing in dark tan outlines against a beige background. (Hustler Multimedia/Kristina Trojak)
TROJAK: You need to take an anthropology class
By Kristina Trojak, Staff Writer • Apr 11, 2025
Graphic depicting all of Vanderbilt’s logos, current and past. (Hustler Multimedia/Evan Nava) (Logos shown in the graphic are courtesy of SportsLogos.Net & Vanderbilt Branding Guide)
NAVA: Vanderbilt’s logo change was actually an improvement
By Evan Nava, Opinion Desk Coordinator • Apr 8, 2025
Tim Corbin, as photographed on March 18, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Jackson Blunt)
TOVITZ: Vanderbilt built a baseball dynasty, but its hitting philosophy is now holding it back
By Dylan Tovitz, Senior Staffer • Apr 8, 2025
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
TRENDING
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Branscomb Quad towering over the camera with a campus vehicle in the foreground, as photographed on Feb. 12, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)

UPDATED: MNPD on scene at Branscomb, student death reported

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Newly admitted student Ryan Ryu poses with his acceptance letter from Vanderbilt. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Ryu)

Record-low 4.7% of applicants admitted to Class of 2029, regular decision acceptance rate down to 3.3%

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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

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Students gather to discuss and photograph another individual who stands highlighted on a central path (Hustler Multimedia/ Lily Martinez)

Walking among the stars: Exploring the ubiquitous campus character

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Mark Byington coaches from the sideline against Saint Mary's, as photographed on March 21, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

Men's Basketball: Frankie Collins transfers to Vanderbilt

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Tim Corbin, as photographed on March 18, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Jackson Blunt)

TOVITZ: Vanderbilt built a baseball dynasty, but its hitting philosophy is now holding it back

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Graphic depicting all of Vanderbilt’s logos, current and past. (Hustler Multimedia/Evan Nava) (Logos shown in the graphic are courtesy of SportsLogos.Net & Vanderbilt Branding Guide)

NAVA: Vanderbilt’s logo change was actually an improvement

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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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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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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

MULTIMEDIA