The Vanderbilt Hustler
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | online only |
| Editor-in-chief | Jessica Barker |
| Managing editor | Charlotte Mauger, Thomas Hum |
| News editor | Rachael Perrotta |
| Opinion editor | Zoe Abel |
| Sports editor | Justin Hershey |
| Founded | 1888; 131 years ago |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA |
| Website | vanderbilthustler |
The Vanderbilt Hustler is the main student newspaper at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. It is the oldest newspaper in Tennessee.
History[]
The newspaper was started in 1888, making it the oldest newspaper publication in the state of Tennessee.[1]
In the 1960s, Lamar Alexander served as its editor, and called for open admission of African Americans on campus.[2] More recently, Willie Geist was the editor.[3]
In 2020, The Vanderbilt Hustler first reported that Sarah Fuller practiced with the Vanderbilt football program. Fuller became the first woman to play in a Power Five football game.
Past issues[]
Past issues, going back to 2006, can be read online.[4] There is also an old issue from September 24, 1891.[4] Additionally, past issues dating back to August 2010 can also be read online on Issuu.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b Issuu
- ^ Vanderbilt University: The Vaughn Home
- ^ MSNBC (2007-04-05). "Willie Geist: MSNBC contributor". MSNBC. Archived from the original on 2007-04-20. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
- ^ a b Vanderbilt Hustler archives
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