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The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler

The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler

The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler

The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
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
The Hustler sat down with this year’s Outstanding Seniors to reflect on their time at Vanderbilt, campus achievements, most meaningful moments and lessons they hope to carry with them into the future.
By Shayna Kar and Jenny Yang Nov 11, 2025
Vanderbilt Law School staff member Ethan Thorpe speaks at a rally, as photographed on Nov. 5, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Lana English)
Students and faculty organize rally outside Kirkland Hall against Trump administration’s higher education compact
Indivisible Vandy, Vanderbilt Graduate Workers United and the Vanderbilt chapter of the American Association of University Professors co-hosted the event, which attracted a crowd of over 150 people.
By Kate Connell and Jacob Stoebner Nov 6, 2025
Graphic depicting stamps with different images on them. (Hustler Multimedia/ Emily Peng)
Students react to the Trump administration’s temporary freeze of SNAP benefits
The Trump administration filed an emergency appeal, citing an overreach of judicial power, after two federal judges ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Trump administration to continue funding the program amid the federal government shutdown.
By Jenna Ng, Staff Writer • Nov 9, 2025
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
The helicopter crashed about 30 miles east of Nashville in Wilson County, leaving one crew member dead and two in critical condition. There were no patients on board.
By Charlotte Castle and Swarada Kulkarni Nov 10, 2025
 Group of demonstrators stand near the curb holding various signs for No Kings Day, as photographed on Oct. 17, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
Indivisible Vandy increases on-campus activity following Diermeier’s statement on Trump’s higher education compact
The organization, comprised of undergraduate and graduate students, collaborates with the larger Nashville and nationwide Indivisible chapters.
By Corey Lochan, Copy Editor • Nov 2, 2025
Members of the Cloud Innovation Lab cut a ribbon to commemorate its launch, as photographed on Oct. 27, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Julia Jordan)
Cloud Innovation Lab launches in Central Library in partnership with Amazon Web Services and Nashville Innovation Alliance
The digital lab allows students to participate in project-based archival preservation work through university libraries using artificial intelligence and cloud technologies.
By Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu and Spencer George Oct 29, 2025
The front of the VUIT Tech Hub desk on the fourth floor of Central Library, as photographed on Oct. 28, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Charlotte Castle)
VUIT Tech Hub opens in Central Library
By Elias Haig Alves, Networking Beat Reporter • Oct 29, 2025
Students eat in Rand Dining Hall, as photographed on Oct. 31, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
Campus Dining implements new menu items and on-the-go options
Campus Dining introduced new menu items, size changes to preexisting items and convenient on-the-go options after receiving student feedback.
By Ella Crocco, Staffer-in-Training • Nov 8, 2025