Culture Category
Humans of Vanderbilt
Oct. 5, 2016—If you didn’t know this already as a dedicated Inside Dores reader, Vanderbilt is a pretty cool university. And one of the best things about being a cool, or at least well-known university, is that when the Vanderbilt Speakers Committee asks famous people to come talk to us, they actually agree to come. A prime...
On a Quest for Live Music
Oct. 2, 2016—As someone who has lived in “Music City” for three years, I’m embarrassed to say I’ve been to less than ten or so concerts in Nashville. This shameful confession isn’t because I don’t love live music–I do. It’s also not because it’s too expensive to find live performances (sure, concert tickets can really rack up)...
First Year @ Vandy: Expectations V. Realities
May. 14, 2016—Expectation: Vanderbilt is Awesome. Reality: #confirmed
Standing on the Cumberland Bridge (Status of College: 25% Completed!)
May. 11, 2016—The last night before I left, Carolyn and I took a bus into Nashville and walked along the pedestrian bridge (it’s beautiful!) Standing on the bridge, overlooking the Cumberland, we couldn’t believe how far we had come. As we looked at the lights' reflection on the river water, only one question ran through our minds: How did this happen?
Diwali, Harambee, ANYF, and Café con Leche
May. 6, 2016—I went to the four biggest cultural celebrations on campus this year, and here's what I thought of them!
Happiness in Color
Apr. 10, 2016—If you walk across Alumni Lawn at any given time on any given day during the school year, you’ll be able to see two things. The first is me eating at Bamboo Bistro (come say hi. I’m literally there every day). The second is some kind of indication of what cool event is happening on...
#StayMadAbby
Mar. 20, 2016— “If someone from admission was here to take a picture of this room for the brochure, they would.” The truth is that no matter how diverse a university brochure is, it never truly tells the multi-layered story of each 1,600 person Vanderbilt class. Each student comes from a racially and geographically diverse background. Falling...
On Staying Informed From Inside The Vanderbubble
Mar. 13, 2016—Some tips on how to stay up to date and intelligent, even when college life is madness.
A night on the town with the Chancellor’s Scholars!
Feb. 28, 2016—Motown: The Musical, Puckett's, and celebrity encounters....