Vanderbilt_Hustler

<i>The Vanderbilt Hustler</i>

The Vanderbilt Hustler

Vanderbilt University student newspaper

The Vanderbilt Hustler is the main student newspaper at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. It is the oldest newspaper in Tennessee.

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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

  1. [1]
    "The Vanderbilt Hustler". Issuu.
  2. [2]
    "History - Robert Penn Warren Center". Vanderbilt University.
  3. [3]
    MSNBC (2007-04-05). "Willie Geist: MSNBC contributor". MSNBC. Archived from the original on 2007-04-20. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
  4. [4]
    "Vanderbilt Hustler; 2nd Year No. 01 Sep. 24, 1891". September 24, 1891 – via ir.vanderbilt.edu.


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