Coke vs. Pepsi: The Battle for University Soda Machines
18
Nov
By Nicolette Tolitano
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Coke vs. Pepsi: The Battle for University Soda Machines

Nutthaseth Vanchaichana via iStockPhoto The age-old rivalry that has long divided the nation: Coke vs. Pepsi. Some claim they taste the same, while others say they are incomparable. Those with a strong preference for one of the two find themselves in unfortunate situations when the waiter replies, “sorry, we don’t…
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Research at Vanderbilt: The Money behind the Innovation
18
Nov
By Mark Ciampa
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Research at Vanderbilt: The Money behind the Innovation

Totojang via iStockPhoto At Vanderbilt, students are constantly surrounded by the effects of research funding. From posters advertising new breakthroughs, emails detailing newsworthy projects, or even the paragraph-long official titles of professors. The research ecosystem of elite universities like Vanderbilt is constantly publicized. At innovative universities like Vanderbilt, research is…
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How Nashville Businesses Market Themselves to College Students: Student Deals and Discounts
10
Nov
By Brenna Tucker
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How Nashville Businesses Market Themselves to College Students: Student Deals and Discounts

csfotoimages via iStockPhoto When you ask someone about Nashville, “college town” will probably not be their chosen descriptor. With its incredible music scene, fabulous restaurants, and all sorts of attractions, Nashville is often known for its tourism, drawing people from all over to experience the city’s unique culture.  One might…
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Maintaining Net Neutrality: Just the First Step 
06
Nov
By Asher Burstin
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Maintaining Net Neutrality: Just the First Step 

Image generated on OpenArt.ai With the greater purpose of sustainability and addressing the causes of climate change, achieving net zero carbon emissions is a benchmark that organizations, companies, and countries around the world have pledged to achieve. Many have given themselves a goal of hitting carbon net neutrality by 2050,…
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Why Vanderbilt Will Play Texas for the First Time in Nearly a Century: A New Era of Commercialized College Sports
21
Oct
By Carlos Levine
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Why Vanderbilt Will Play Texas for the First Time in Nearly a Century: A New Era of Commercialized College Sports

Art Wager via iStock In October 1928, the Vanderbilt Commodores football team edged the University of Texas Longhorns 13-12 for what would be the last time they played each other in nearly 100 years. They are finally slated to cross paths again on Oct. 26, 2024. While this matchup may…
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Vanderbilt Student Employment: On vs. Off Campus Jobs
19
Oct
By Brenna Tucker
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Vanderbilt Student Employment: On vs. Off Campus Jobs

vicky_81 via iStockPhoto Vanderbilt is a unique combination of a connected campus community that is still in the heart of Nashville with access to all of its resources and opportunities. This intersection affects many aspects of student life, including student employment. Vanderbilt creates many opportunities for campus employment while also…
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How Do Students Value Vanderbilt Football Tickets?
19
Oct
By Eva Sinelnikov
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How Do Students Value Vanderbilt Football Tickets?

Photo taken by Eva Sinelnikov At Vanderbilt, student section tickets for athletic games are free for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students. During the first football game of the season, Vanderbilt's student section was packed. The demand of spirited Commodores greatly exceeded the supply of student seating, therefore sections P and…
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