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Oct

21

2024

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By Carlos Levine

Why Vanderbilt Will Play Texas for the First Time in Nearly a Century: A New Era of Commercialized College Sports

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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 October 26th, 2024. While this matchup may seem strange, there’s a reason why the two teams are now playing again after nearly a century spent apart - money. In 2021, the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma stunned the college sports world by announcing their intentions to leave the Big 12 and join the SEC…

Oct

19

2024

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By Brenna Tucker

Vanderbilt Student Employment: On vs. Off Campus Jobs

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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 providing easy access to job openings in the greater Nashville area through Vanderbilt’s student employment portal “Hire a Dore.” With the multitude of possibilities to consider, breaking down the pros and cons of on- and off-campus employment can help prospective student workers navigate the process. Off-Campus Jobs: When considering off-campus…

Oct

19

2024

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By Eva Sinelnikov

How Do Students Value Vanderbilt Football Tickets?

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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 Q had to be closed off. However, as the season goes on, the demand for student seats at football games tends to dwindle. To access student tickets, Vanderbilt students simply go online and download a free ticket to their phone, but what would happen if Vanderbilt began charging for student…

Oct

10

2024

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By Tapan Sidhwani

Crypto at Vanderbilt: The Rise of VandyBlockchain

All Posts, Featuresblockchain, crypto, finance, organization, Sidhwani

Image provided by Abhay Khanna for use in this article Whether it’s through Bitcoin’s raging bull markets or through various memecoins like Dogecoin or Shiba Inu, cryptocurrencies have frequently made their way into the headlines over the last ten years. A key factor in catalyzing this “crypto gold rush” is blockchain technology: a decentralized public ledger used for transparent information sharing and transaction recording. In simpler terms, a big magic notebook everyone can write in and see, but nobody can edit. VandyBlockchain Origins The rise of blockchain technology has expanded its impact far beyond just the financial world, reaching academic…

Oct

02

2024

By Nathan Park

A Guide to Investment Banking at Vanderbilt University

All Posts, Featuresbanking, finance, internship, park, recruitment

Photo credit to Patrick Weissenberger on Unsplash The Fast-Paced World of Investment Banking Recruitment at Vanderbilt At Vanderbilt University, the pursuit of a career in investment banking (IB) begins long before graduation. For many ambitious students, the journey starts as early as freshman year, with the recruiting process often kicking off over a year in advance for coveted summer internships. The timeline for investment banking recruitment is notably accelerated. Undergraduates typically find themselves in the thick of recruiting for junior year summer internships during the spring of their sophomore year. This early start can catch many off guard, emphasizing the…

Sep

30

2024

By Anna Song

Cafés: Comparison of Paris and Nashville Coffee Drinking Culture

All Posts, Featurescafe, coffee, culture, nashville, song

Photo taken by Anna Song: A café in the Marais in January. (Figure 1) Nashville, as a developing city, is home to various specialty coffee shops such as Crema Coffee Roasters and Barista Parlor. While studying at Vanderbilt and living in the city of Nashville, I started to interact more closely with the Third Wave coffee culture in the city. I visited many local specialty coffee shops and tasted beans from various roasters. I perceived myself as an insider of the coffee world, yet my study abroad experience in Paris brought me new perspectives of coffee drinking culture. Cafés à…

Sep

29

2024

By Ron Ye

My Experience in the Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Immersion Program

All Posts, Featuresbusiness, internship, owen, vanderbilt, ye

Picture provided by Accelerator Summer Business Immersion Program for use in this article Two years ago, I wasn’t quite sure what to do for the summer of my sophomore year. It was too early for an internship (most places I applied to asked me to reapply when I was a junior) and I wanted to do something that would improve my resume. I was in quite a bind until I found out about the Accelerator Summer Business Immersion Program. My Experience I was very interested in business, but uncertain what exact career in business I wanted. The Accelerator program offered…

Apr

24

2024

By Ron Ye

Dining Halls: All You Care to Eat vs Retail Dining

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Ron Ye Photo Ever wondered why some Vanderbilt students bypass the unlimited plates at the dining hall for a single meal swipe option? Vanderbilt offers two types of dining where students can sit down and enjoy a meal. On the Campus Dining website, the two types are labeled as “Residential Dining Halls” and “Retail Dining”. Residential Dining Halls include Commons, E. Bronson Ingram, Nicholas S. Zeppos, and Rothschild Dining Center. Retail Dining includes 2301 Allergen Free, Kitchen at Kissam, Rand Dining Center, and The Pub at Overcup Oak. The difference? Residential Dining Halls are “all-you-care-to-eat”. At most of these locations,…

Mar

19

2024

By Ron Ye

Utilizing the Resources of the Career Center: a Student Guide

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Courtesy of Vanderbilt University Career Center By Ron Ye Every year, college students are in a scramble to find an internship, job, or any semblance of direction in life. As a current junior, I experienced this desperation when trying to find my own internship. One of the resources that helped me a lot? The Vanderbilt Career Center. The details of my resume, the cover letter for the internship I got accepted to, and helping me get my bearings in the job market were all thanks to them. So – how exactly does the Career Center help, what resources does it…