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2 months ago | 
vanderbilthustler.com | Alison Winters |Arman Amin |Lexi Abrams
A shooting occurred at Antioch High School — located just under 20 miles southeast of Vanderbilt’s campus — on Jan. 22 in which a 17-year-old gunman opened fire in the school’s cafeteria, killing himself and a 16-year-old girl while wounding another student. Members of both the Nashville and Vanderbilt communities expressed their grief for the students, teachers and families affected by the tragedy.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
vanderbilthustler.com | Lexi Abrams |Tasfia Alam
Vanderbilt Programming Board hosted author, screenwriter and actor B.J. Novak on Nov. 21, best known for his role in “The Office.” Moderated by political science professor Jon Meacham, the sold-out event touched on Novak’s entry into the entertainment industry, his experience writing and acting for “The Office” and projects he is currently working on.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
vanderbilthustler.com | Lexi Abrams
Vanderbilt’s U.S. Elections class welcomed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and former U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander to Langford Auditorium on Nov 7, just two days after Election Day. McConnell is a Kentucky Senator who has held office since 1985, making him the longest-serving senator in Kentucky’s history. He was the majority leader from 2015 to 2021 and is currently serving as minority leader.
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Oct 20, 2024 | 
vanderbilthustler.com | Arman Amin |Lexi Abrams
In her Oct. 17 lecture, Pelosi shared her experience as Speaker of the House, reflections on the Trump presidency and thoughts on the upcoming election.
15 minutes ago The U.S. Elections class hosted congresswoman and former Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi on Oct. 17. Pelosi answered questions from professors of political science John Geer and Jon Meacham before engaging in a Q&A session with students.
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Sep 8, 2024 | 
vanderbilthustler.com | Lexi Abrams
Vanderbilt’s Political Science Department is once again offering its “U.S. Elections” class this semester. The class, listed as PSCI 1550, is administered once every four years in the fall semester during a U.S. presidential election and is currently taught by four of Vanderbilt’s professors of political science — Josh Clinton, John Geer, Nicole Hemmer and Jon Meacham.
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Dec 30, 2023 | 
vanderbilthustler.com | Lexi Abrams
During a Dec. 15 press conference at the Davidson County Courthouse, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell discussed his administration’s plan for transportation, public education and affordable housing. The Hustler asked Mayor O’Connell about the potential impact of these policies on students and the university’s role in local government.
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Nov 7, 2023 | 
vanderbilthustler.com | Lexi Abrams
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries hosted distinguished faculty members Jad Abumrad and Jacob Mchangama on Nov. 2 for a discussion about the impact of social media on society. The event — titled “Freedom or Foolishness: Are Our Digital Lives Making Society Better or Worse?” — was sponsored by Dialogue Vanderbilt, an initiative aiming to promote free speech and civil discourse on campus.
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Nov 6, 2023 | 
vanderbilthustler.com | Danni Chacon |Lexi Abrams
The Hustler’s Editor-in-Chief, Rachael Perrotta, was announced as the Class of 2024’s Outstanding Senior at the Nov. 4 Homecoming football game. Perrotta and the nine other finalists were recognized for their contributions to Vanderbilt over the past four years. When asked by The Hustler about her reaction to winning, Perrotta said “it all felt very surreal.”“The craziest part was seeing everything unfold in real time on the jumbotron in the opposite end zone.
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Oct 12, 2023 | 
vanderbilthustler.com | Danni Chacon |Lexi Abrams
President Joe Biden announced the creation of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention on Sept. 22, which will be overseen by Vice President Kamala Harris. This move comes in the wake of a rise in mass shootings and gun violence, with a 23% increase in total gun deaths from 2019 to 2021. In an official statement, Biden stressed the importance of keeping Americans safe.
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Oct 12, 2023 | 
vanderbilthustler.com | Danni Chacon |Lexi Abrams
President Joe Biden announced the creation of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention on Sept. 22, which will be overseen by Vice President Kamala Harris. Vanderbilt community members expressed hesitation but optimism at the news. This move comes in the wake of a rise in mass shootings and gun violence, with a 23% increase in total gun deaths from 2019 to 2021. In an official statement, Biden stressed the importance of keeping Americans safe.
