The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
First-years, fill out The Hustler’s annual First-Year Survey for the chance to win Vanderbilt merch!
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
First-years, fill out The Hustler’s annual First-Year Survey for the chance to win Vanderbilt merch!
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
First-years, fill out The Hustler’s annual First-Year Survey for the chance to win Vanderbilt merch!
NEWS
U.S. President Donald Trump signs the funding bill to end the U.S. government shutdown, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 12, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Students react to end of longest government shutdown in US history
The historic shutdown lasted 43 days, eclipsing the previous record from 2018 by eight days.
By Shayda Oliaei and Charlotte Castle • Nov 14, 2025
East House is illuminated by sunlight with a bench in the foreground, as photographed on Sept. 13, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
Vanderbilt announces plan to construct new residential college on Commons
By José Ruiz-Zepeda, Deputy News Editor • Nov 13, 2025
Max Dosser interviews Gavin Casalegno at Langford Auditorium, as photographed on Nov. 10, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Brinkley Whiteman)
Gavin Casalegno speaks at fall 2025 VPB speaker event
By Ella Crocco and Shayna Kar • Nov 12, 2025
Admiral James F. Frank Caldwell Jr., former director for the U.S. Navy’s Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, delivers a keynote address at the 15th Annual National Security Symposium on Nov. 7 in Sarratt Cinema. (Hustler Multimedia/Amy He)
Admiral James F. Frank Caldwell Jr. speaks about AI and U.S. Navy at 15th Annual National Security Symposium
By Anastasia Thumser, Deputy Copy Editor • Nov 11, 2025
RECENT STORIES
Graphic depicting The Hustler's games section logo. (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez)
CROSSWORD: Bundle up and solve
By Rachel Huang, Data and Games Staffer • 6 hours ago
SEC Power Rankings Week 14: Rivalry recipes
By Ashleigh Provoost and Jack Frutkin • 7 hours ago
Behind Enemy Bylines: Tennessee Volunteers
By Peter Ryoo, Staff Writer • 12 hours ago
BREAKING: Head coach Clark Lea officially signs contract extension
By Henry Oelhafen, Sports Editor • 15 hours ago
PRICE: Can women really have it all?
By Peyton Price, Deputy Opinion Editor • Nov 26, 2025
LIFE
A graphic depicting a student at a table with various Thanksgiving foods. (Hustler Multimedia/Sunny Wang)
Gobble your way through Nashville: Thanksgiving dining guide
Staying in Nashville, Tennessee, for Thanksgiving break? This restaurant guide has you covered.
By Michael Carroll and Skyelor DeLoach • Nov 25, 2025
The promotional poster for "Now You See Me: Now You Don't." (Photo courtesy of Lionsgate Publicity)
‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ brings new tricks to theaters after 9 years
By Iman Abbas, Staff Writer and Podcaster • Nov 25, 2025
The album cover for the deluxe edition of Tate McRae’s third album “So Close To What.” (Photo courtesy of RCA Records)
Tate McRae sets the record straight on the deluxe edition of ‘So Close To What’
By Marques Watson, Deputy Life Editor • Nov 24, 2025
Harmonic Notion, one of Vanderbilt’s coed a cappella groups, sings on stage, as captured on Nov. 15, 2025. (Hustler Staff/Retta Nash)
Harmonic Notion brings color and energy to campus with ‘Kaleidoscope’
By Retta Nash, Staff Writer • Nov 24, 2025
SPORTS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Kirkland Hall appears above the tree line in a window at Wilson Hall, as photographed on Nov. 7, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Alex Brodeur)
People walk amongst trees changing color on Wilson Lawn, as photographed on Nov. 7, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Alex Brodeur)
Fans hold signs in response to the University of Missouri and Nick Saban in preparation for College GameDay on Wyatt Lawn, as photographed on Oct. 25, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Alex Brodeur)
OPINION
A graphic depicting a hand-drawn image of a teacher interacting with four students in a classroom. There is a fourth chair at the side that is noticeably vacant. (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez)
GUEST COLUMN: A child’s support should not depend on their address
By Ryan Greenfield, Guest Writer • Nov 25, 2025
Graphic depicting a man worshipping a woman inspired by the “Adoration” sculpture by Stephen Sinding. (Hustler Multimedia/Rachel Marlowe)
MARLOWE: Having a boyfriend is embarrassing
By Rachel Marlowe, Music Correspondent • Nov 25, 2025
A graphic depicting a minimalistic hand-drawn image of a woman with dark hair wearing a bindi in the shape of the Ashoka Chakra of the Indian flag and a green shawl. She is set against a saffron-colored background of Sanskrit text found in the Rigveda Samhita. (Hustler Multimedia/ Elías Haig Alves)
NAVANEETHAKRISHNAN: The silent protest on my forehead
By Manushree Navaneethakrishnan, Opinion Editor • Nov 24, 2025
A graphic depicting someone using a phone with puppet strings attached. (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez)
WONG: Social media companies’ failure on user protection
By Evan Wong, Data Staffer • Nov 20, 2025
The U.S. Capitol is seen behind signage indicating its closure due to a partial government shutdown in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 5, 2025. (REUTERS/Anna Rose Layden)
RUIZ-ZEPEDA: America paid the price of Trump’s government shutdown
By José Ruiz-Zepeda, Deputy News Editor • Nov 19, 2025
TRENDING
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Members of Vanderbilt Emergency Medical Society stand in front of a helicopter with Andrew “Andy” Sikes and Allan Williams. (Photo courtesy of Ria Mirchandani)

Vanderbilt LifeFlight helicopter crash leaves 1 dead, 2 critically injured

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A graphic depicting the signature golden gramophone trophies of the Grammy Awards. (Hustler Multimedia/Emily Peng)

2026 Grammy Awards: The Hustler staff’s predictions

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Tre Richardson carries the ball while Richie Hoskins blocks a defender, as photographed on Nov. 22, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Ophelia Lu).

Football: Three key takeaways from Vanderbilt’s win over Kentucky

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Photograph of Buttrick Hall on a sunny day, as photographed on Aug 19, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/ George Albu)

Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District special election candidate Aftyn Behn speaks at Women in Government event

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Clark Lea stands on the sideline, as photographed on Nov. 1, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Corey Lochan)

BREAKING: Head coach Clark Lea officially signs contract extension

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A graphic depicting a CMA award with a pair of boots and cowboy hat under a spotlight. (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez)

The 2025 CMA Awards: Celebrating the old and the new

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Courtney Jones drives past a defender, as photographed on Nov. 21, 2025. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

Soccer: Vanderbilt defeats Clemson 3-2 in Round of 32, advances to Sweet 16

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Outstanding Seniors finalists (left to right, top to bottom): Leon Mhingiro (winner), Stephanie Yu, Sydney Brown, Harper Dale, Kennith Lee, Catherine Reller, Aja Halbert, Sarah Qaddo, Christina Lee, Elise Harris. (Hustler Multimedia/Shayna Kar)

Meet the Class of 2026’s Top 10 Outstanding Seniors

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East House is illuminated by sunlight with a bench in the foreground, as photographed on Sept. 13, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

Vanderbilt announces plan to construct new residential college on Commons

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Newly admitted student Ryan Ryu poses with his acceptance letter from Vanderbilt. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Ryu)

Record-low 4.7% of applicants admitted to Class of 2029, regular decision acceptance rate down to 3.3%

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