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Vanderbilt's First and Only Nonpartisan Political Journal

Vanderbilt Political Review

Vanderbilt's First and Only Nonpartisan Political Journal

Vanderbilt Political Review

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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...

VCR and VCD Go Head-to-Head on Minimum Wage

VCR and VCD Go Head-to-Head on Minimum Wage

Donald Hall, Senior Editor April 5, 2021

Members of the Vanderbilt College Republicans (VCR) and Vanderbilt College Democrats (VCD) took to the virtual last week, participating in a time-honored tradition of both organizations: the annual policy...

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The Vanderbilt Alliance on Disability and Condition: Disability Under Biden

Gray Pearson, Contributor April 3, 2021

The Vanderbilt Alliance on Disability and Condition hosted a presentation discussing disability under President Joe Biden’s administration on Tuesday, March 30. The speaker, Vanderbilt freshman William...

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Black Women’s Eloquent Rage: A Lecture from Brittney Cooper

Lily Bragin March 31, 2021

Dr. Brittney Cooper encourages all Black women to embrace their rightful rage and use it as a tool, calling this practice “eloquent rage.” Dr. Cooper is a cultural theorist, activist, author, and Associate...

Racial Justice, Freedom and Activism in Nashville and Beyond: Then and Now Symposium

Racial Justice, Freedom and Activism in Nashville and Beyond: Then and Now Symposium

Isabella Randle and Stanley Zhao March 27, 2021

In the wake of police brutalities and racial discrimination, Vanderbilt University understands the imperative to further encourage dialogue on the systemic issues that beset our communities. In collaboration...

Chancellor's Lecture Series Brings Experts to Discuss Vaccine Misconceptions and the Future of COVID-19

Chancellor’s Lecture Series Brings Experts to Discuss Vaccine Misconceptions and the Future of COVID-19

Mark Grujic and Skanda Gulibhi March 24, 2021

On Mar. 23, 2021, three leading scientists formed a panel of speakers for a Chancellor’s Lecture Series event hosted by Chancellor Daniel Diermier and moderated by Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic...

Dores Divest flyers hanging outside of Kirkland. (Patrick Darmawi-Iskandar)

Dores Divest Protest Vanderbilt Institute for Energy and Environment Closing

Justin Holmes, Contributor March 21, 2021

Dores Divest Protest Vanderbilt Institute for Energy and Environment Closing  Students from Dores Divest met late in the night Sunday, Mar. 14, to post flyers in prominent areas around campus in response...

The Vanderbilt Economics Association Sails the Fiscal Ship

The Vanderbilt Economics Association Sails the Fiscal Ship

Amy Zhang, Contributor February 25, 2021

On Feb. 16, the Vanderbilt Economics Association invited Louise Sheiner, Senior Fellow in Economic Studies at Brookings Institute and policy director for the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy,...

Divestment Protesters Converge at Kirkland Hall

Divestment Protesters Converge at Kirkland Hall

Isabella Randle, Managing Director February 24, 2021

Student-led groups DivestVU and Dores Divest organized a socially-distanced protest outside of Kirkland Hall during the afternoon of Tuesday, Feb. 23. DivestVU, a coalition of campus organizations,...

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Interview with Dinaw Mengestu, MLK Keynote Speaker

Isabella Randle, Managing Director January 19, 2021

Dinaw Mengestu is a critically acclaimed Ethiopian-American novelist and author who explores issues of identity, the immigrant experience, and the American dream.  He has received numerous awards, including...

Andrew Yang and Misaligned Incentive Structures in the American Political Landscape

Andrew Yang and Misaligned Incentive Structures in the American Political Landscape

Rob DeSena, Contributor December 17, 2020

On October 27 of this year, Vanderbilt was fortunate to hear from 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang in an event sponsored by the Vanderbilt Programing Board Speakers Committee.  Chairman...

A Greener Future: the New Horizon for Climate Change Policy in the Post-Trump Era

A Greener Future: the New Horizon for Climate Change Policy in the Post-Trump Era

Julia Tilton, Contributor December 8, 2020

It is scientific consensus that the international community’s actions over the next decade will determine the future viability of our planet as a human habitat. Poised to take office in January, President-elect...

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