The Vanderbilt Hustler

The Vanderbilt Hustler
Type Daily newspaper
Founded 1888
Language English
Headquarters Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Website www.insidevandy.com

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]

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 2 Issuu
  2. ↑ Vanderbilt University: The Vaughn Home
  3. ↑ MSNBC (2007-04-05). "Willie Geist: MSNBC contributor". MSNBC. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
  4. 1 2 Vanderbilt Hustler archives
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