Nashville Category
Urban Gardening at Vanderbilt
Jan. 20, 2015—When it comes to taking action on environmental issues, urban areas are ripe for reform. That means building mixed-use properties that allow people to work and shop within walking distance of their homes, expanding public transportation systems, making cities more friendly to pedestrians and bikes, and developing sustainable food systems with farmers’ markets and urban gardens.
MLC’s Masquerade Gala
Jan. 18, 2015—I had always wanted to be a part of the Multicultural Leadership Council (MLC) at Vanderbilt because it showcases and celebrates the diversity at Vanderbilt. Although I did not get a chance to do so during my first semester, I wrote to Danielle McKeiver, a sophomore heading MLC’s freshmen program, FreshIDEAS, and she invited me...
Trivia, Trivia, Trivia
Jan. 16, 2015—It’s spring 2015 and I have finally arrived at the last semester of my Vanderbilt career. It has been a long journey but unfortunately it is time to call an end to my years as an undergraduate. How will I spend my last semester at Vanderbilt? I will make the most of the time that...
A Return to Ferguson
Dec. 20, 2014—"I was drawn to do things that were romantic but could also have a rationale to them," Hayden says. "Romantic in the sense that I think it is noble to stand up against an evil, and that we don't get many opportunities in the normal course of life to do anything that's noble at all. But without a purpose or plan or strategy, it would be self-serving or foolish." He pauses, reflects. "To what extent it was a rationalization as opposed to rational is another question. It was probably sometimes a rationalization." - Tom Hayden, anti-war activist
My Fourth Semester Bucket List
Dec. 19, 2014—It’s too easy to get stuck in a routine now that I’m used to Nashville and Vandy, so here is my brainstorm list of things I DEFINITELY WILL DO before I fly home the first few days of May. I’ll check in with y’all as I do them for accountability. Help me out. Make me stick to it please.
Just Another Manic Monday
Dec. 19, 2014—Experience the exciting conclusion to a day of the week that is mondane but certainly not mundane!
A Weekend to End All Weekends (Part II)
Dec. 19, 2014—It is now Saturday. I wake up naturally at the absolutely wondrous time of noon to light gently pouring through my fourth-story windows, filtered by some positively green trees. Life is good.
Cuz You’re Hot Then You’re Cold
Dec. 18, 2014—Dedicated to one of my favorite Nashville locales, Hot & Cold
Only at Vanderbilt: A Class Full of Tap-Dancing, Fashion, and Symbiosis
Dec. 11, 2014—Okay, shameless plug: take The Art of Blogging with Professor Little before you graduate, and I promise you'll thank me later.
If You’re Going to Study, Do It Here
Dec. 8, 2014—As finals creep up this week, a wave of anxiety sweeps Vanderbilt's campus. In order to combat the oncoming panic attacks, check out these popular study spots to prepare.