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Brrr-y beverages without buzz: Hustler guide to winter mocktails

Jan 14, 2025 | vanderbilthustler.com | George Albu

Many Vanderbilt students remain under the legal age to purchase alcohol, perhaps leaving some to feel left out of Music City’s bar-hopping culture. However, that does not mean the party is over, as there are many excellent “mocktails” that can still taste amazing without the liquor! Additionally, with this list being completely alcohol-free, these are great ideas of mixes you can serve to all your loved ones, regardless of lifestyle choices.
Freezing fun: Snow day in Vandyland

Jan 12, 2025 | vanderbilthustler.com | George Albu

On the morning of Jan. 10, students across Vanderbilt woke up to see a relatively rare sight in Nashville — snow. As Vanderbilt administration opted to cancel classes, it meant one thing: an official snow day! FashionAcross campus, students donned outerwear to combat the cold. Notable trends included an abundance of organization-related clothes, such as two Tri Delta sisters wearing their signature navy-and-yellow sweatshirts and Spirit of Gold members wearing their travel gear.
‘Behold’ the Campos-Pons exhibit at the Frist Museum of Art

Dec 15, 2024 | vanderbilthustler.com | George Albu |Jocelyn Ni

Located in downtown Nashville, the Frist Art Museum has been a staple of Music City, and Vanderbilt has been a significant part of the Frist’s history. The Vanderbilt-Frist relationship has been ongoing for decades, as the museum was founded in 2001 by Vanderbilt alumnus Thomas F. Frist Jr. (B.A. ‘61). That relationship continues today with the exhibition of “Behold,” an abstract art compilation created over a 40-year period by Vanderbilt art professor María Magdalena Campos-Pons.
Formal in the freeze: How to dress to impress this holiday season

Dec 9, 2024 | vanderbilthustler.com | George Albu

With the holiday season right around the corner, you might soon find yourself going to multiple parties, whether it be Christmas, Hanukkah or New Year’s Eve. Granted, you could wear a simple pair of jeans with a T-shirt, but what if you did a stylish sendoff to 2024? This guide can help you find out what to wear to impress everybody this season!Basic rules of thumbThe name of the game is minimal elegance.
Musical magic and fumbling flops: ‘GNX’

Nov 25, 2024 | vanderbilthustler.com | George Albu

On Nov. 22, Kendrick Lamar surprised fans by releasing a teaser for his then-upcoming album “GNX” — only to drop the full album a few hours later. Understandably, it sent the internet on fire, being Lamar’s first album since his public feud with Drake this past summer. In the 44-minute set, Lamar lays out his newest 12 songs discussing everything from showing thanks to his past to his current beef with other rappers.
Savoring every cup: A review of Frothy Monkey Co.

Nov 18, 2024 | vanderbilthustler.com | George Albu |Jocelyn Ni |Blythe Bouza |Pragya Shah

It is no exaggeration to say that coffee goes hand-in-hand with college life. On every corner of campus, you can study at a café or chat with friends with cups in hand. But have you ever thought about the laborious love that goes into every cup?
Tunnels to towers: A tour of Nashville’s haunted past

Nov 6, 2024 | vanderbilthustler.com | George Albu |Jorie Fawcett |Nafees-ul Haque |Brina Ratangee

Editor’s Note: This article includes mention of suicide. Some people trick-or-treat on Halloween. Others carve jack-o-lanterns. This year, The Hustler took a deep dive into Nashville’s underside through a Nashville Ghosts Haunted Pub Crawl and Ghost Tour. Skull’s Rainbow RoomWe may not be ones to believe in the supernatural, but when in Rome — or in our case, when at Skull’s Rainbow Room — how could one not cave a little?
Points of View: New student ticketing policy

Oct 31, 2024 | vanderbilthustler.com | Kate Connell |George Albu |Evan Nava |Anisa Juma

Editor’s Note: Points of View is a new type of editorial from The Hustler’s Opinion section to create opportunities for staff to comment on important, timely campus issues. Through this new format, several writers will be able to give their unique perspective on some of the most important questions among students. Now nine weeks into the regular season of college football, Vanderbilt has proven to be a formidable opponent in the SEC.
Staffer’s Mix: Staff Writer & Photographer George Albu

Oct 27, 2024 | vanderbilthustler.com | George Albu

As Halloween creeps around the corner, setting up the ‘spooky vibes’ is a crucial part of it all. For many, Halloween would not be the same without those haunting tracks that make you look over your shoulder. Here are some classics for a playlist that can make your skin crawl and your mind wander during a spooky night out.
IN PHOTOS: A beauti-fall break

Oct 17, 2024 | vanderbilthustler.com | George Albu |Naomi Alvarado |Isabella Bautista |Alex Brodeur

Staffers turn over new leaves with a few days away from classes. 4 minutes ago From a mock Stars Hollow to the Rocky Mountains, photography staffers share how they captured fall break on camera. Lindsay Glaccum, Staff PhotographerThis fall break, I was fortunate enough to visit the beautiful city of Sedona, Arizona, which is famous for its red rocks. As someone who grew up in a humid, forested area, I was surprised by the natural beauty of the desert.