This IQ, where we ask first-year students at Vanderbilt intellectual questions. This week, we talk about whether or not hate speech should be protected as free speech on college campuses.
Archives for March 2017
Humans of the Commons: Alexandra Conner

“I am passionate about my family and friends. In my life, these people are the ones who have had the greatest impact on me as well as the ones I’ve spent the most time with. I am passionate about them because I care a lot about them and care a lot about how they’re doing in their lives.”
MyCommons Life News Minute March 29,2017
Angelina brings you all of the news that you need to know for the week, including a recap of the IMPACT speaker series and a preview of the Commons Cup volleyball tournament.
Humans of the Commons: Raymar Turangan

“I am very passionate about helping others reach their fullest potentials through learning to be themselves. Everyone has insecurities, eccentricities, and things that make them unique, but often times, they are too afraid to show this to others. People need to realize that the expression of their unique traits is something that oftentimes benefits the world. Being a music major helps me to express myself through the medium of music, and also allows me to see others expressing themselves in a similar medium – something I very much do enjoy.”
IQ: Should professors be allowed to carry guns on campus?
This is IQ, where we ask first-year students on the Commons Intellectual Questions. This week, we discussed whether or not college professors should be allowed to carry concealed guns on campus.
MCL News Minute: March 22, 2017
Serena has all of the info you need to know this week, including a recap of the men’s basketball team’s NCAA tournament run and the Vandy Lip Dub shoot. She also previews the upcoming events Nash Bash and the Scene and Heard Fashion Show.
My Commons Lifestyle: ANYF Fashion Highlights
Get ready with Angelina for ANYF 2017: The Year of the Phoenix and then see some of her favorite fashion highlights from the show!
Music: Universal (Vibe Tracks via Youtube Music Library)
Humans of The Commons: Crosslin Archdeacon

“I am really passionate about traveling the world and seeing new countries. I am passionate about experiencing new cultures and learning new languages. I love meeting people with different backgrounds and the chaos that comes with traveling. My No. 1 on my bucket list is to travel to all seven continents.”
MyCommons Life News Minute, March 15, 2017
Serena brings you all of the news from the Commons for the week following spring break.
Humans of The Commons: Joshua Meyer

“Music! It’s one of the most creative things humans can create. Random noises, pitches, tones come together to crate a sound that causes us to break into song and dance. To create something capable of that is truly special and fun!”