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Vanderbilt Political Review

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What Now? Vanderbilt Women Tell Us What Comes Next

Lily Bragin January 1, 2022

“What now?” was the central question at the virtual TEDxVanderbiltUniversityWomen event on Friday, Dec. 10. Viewers heard from both Vanderbilt leaders and speakers who had participated in the TedWomen...

The Fight for Freedom and Human Rights: Nicole Bibbins Sedaca Stresses the Importance of Democratic Institutions

The Fight for Freedom and Human Rights: Nicole Bibbins Sedaca Stresses the Importance of Democratic Institutions

Megan Michaels, Contributor December 3, 2021

“Everyone has a really great opportunity to lead and live and engage democratically in their everyday life,” explained Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, addressing students via Zoom in a conversation that was...

The Vanderbilt Libertarians: The Importance of Smart Regulation

Riti Hegde, Contributor November 18, 2021

On October 12, the Vanderbilt Libertarians invited Ron Shultis, Director of Policy and Research at the Beacon Center of Tennessee, to speak on its mission and the values of libertarianism. Shultis...

Nashville-Based Conservative Pundit Bashes Democrats, Media in Campus Address

Nashville-Based Conservative Pundit Bashes Democrats, Media in Campus Address

Jacob Hale, Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2021

“Be bold. We need people to stand up,” Cabot Phillips of The Daily Wire advised a gathering of conservative students on Monday evening. Phillips, a writer and podcast host for the popular right-wing...

Acclaimed Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Speaks Truth to Power at VU

Acclaimed Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Speaks Truth to Power at VU

Isabella Randle, Deputy Editor-In-Chief November 17, 2021

Content warning: gun violence, police brutality, and suicide Almost ten years ago, an unarmed Black seventeen year old in Sanford, Fla., was walking home from a convenience store, talking on his cellphone,...

Nashville Through the Decades, A Reflection on Vanderbilt's Home

Nashville Through the Decades, A Reflection on Vanderbilt’s Home

Celia Waldman, Contributor November 12, 2021

What is the future of Nashville? In what ways is the future of Nashville informed by its past? In what ways is the city failing to create a humane and equitable living environment for all of its residents?...

Vanderbilt Ranked 58th for Free Speech: Fact or Fiction?

Vanderbilt Ranked 58th for Free Speech: Fact or Fiction?

Megan Michaels, Contributor November 10, 2021

Vanderbilt University was ranked 58th out of the 159 colleges evaluated in the 2021 College Free Speech Rankings, released on September 21. The rankings were conducted by College Pulse, RealClear Education,...

Vanderbilt Democrats-Republicans Showdown: The Green New Deal

Vanderbilt Democrats-Republicans Showdown: The Green New Deal

Dylan Garwick, Contributor October 28, 2021

With an impending climate crisis on the horizon, many efforts have been made both on campus, with organizations like Dores Divest, and off campus, with climate strikes happening around the world, to bring...

Inside the Debate Over VSG's Israel/Palestine Statement

Inside the Debate Over VSG’s Israel/Palestine Statement

Karina Popowycz, Contributor June 8, 2021

On May 22, Vanderbilt Student Government (VSG) posted a statement on Instagram regarding the recent Israel-Palestine conflict. The statement was met with impassioned responses by both supporters and opponents...

Caroline Kennedy Stresses Service and Cooperation in Graduates Day Address, Interview with VPR

Caroline Kennedy Stresses Service and Cooperation in Graduates Day Address, Interview with VPR

Eric Asen, Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2021

One year after COVID-19 forced the cancellation of commencement and its related festivities at Vanderbilt, the Class of 2020 finally received their long overdue Graduates Day address. On Apr. 30, Caroline...

Vanderbilt’s Response to COVID-19 and Asian Xenophobia

Vanderbilt’s Response to COVID-19 and Asian Xenophobia

Julian Yang, Contributor April 27, 2021

Situated across the road from each other, the parking lots of Gold Spa and Aroma Therapy Spa are filled with dozens of flowers and signs silently expressing pain and anger against the violence that took...

The Vanderbilt Alpha Chi Omega House, one of the houses the group selected to post their theses.

Anonymous Group Posts “30 Theses Against Greek Life” on Every Greek House Door

Isabella Randle, Managing Director April 23, 2021

In a move reminiscent of revolutionary theologian Martin Luther, an anonymous group posted a strongly-worded “30 Theses Against Greek Life” on the door of every Interfraternity Council (IFC) and Panhellenic...

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