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100

Who was Vanderbilt's first Heisman Trophy finalist?

Diego Pavia

100

Which U.S. president served four terms?

Franklin D. Roosevelt

100

What fraternity does VSG share a house with? 

Pi Kappa Alpha 

100

Who was Vanderbilt University named after? 

Cornelius Vanderbilt

100

What river runs through downtown Nashville?

Cumberland River

200

Which sport competes at the Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility?

Track and Field

200

What is the highest-grossing film of all time worldwide, not adjusted for inflation?

Avatar

200
Which VSG branch was removed in spring of 2026? 

Cabinet

200

Who was Vanderbilt's first chancellor?

Landon C. Garland

200

Name all five major universities in Nashville.

Vanderbilt, Belmont, Lipscomb, Tennessee State, and Fisk

300

How many Division I varsity athletic teams does Vanderbilt have?

17

300

What is the chemical formula for table salt?

NaCI

300

Where did the 2023 VSG candidates have a mock fight during their campaign period? 

Alumni Lawn. The 2023 election saw the highest election turnout ever of 33%. 

300

What famous civil rights leader spoke at Vanderbilt in 1960?

Martin Luther King Jr.

300

What neighborhood is home to the Bluebird Cafe?

Green Hills

400

What Vanderbilt team is currently undefeated? 

Vanderbilt women's soccer! As of November 1, 2026, the team is ranked No. 1 nationally and finished its regular season 16-0-1, with one tie and zero losses. It also won the SEC regular-season championship

400

What year did the French Revolution begin?

1789

400

What independent student run fund was a result of a VSG initiative?

Experience Vanderbilt 

400

Which one of these is not a study abroad location: Belgrade, Santiago, and Warsaw

Warsaw, Poland

400

Name three of Nashville's pro sports teams 

Tennessee Titans (NFL), Nashville Predators (NHL), Nashville SC (MLS), Nashville Sounds (Triple-A Baseball), Nashville Kats (Arena Football)

500

What was the name of the Vanderbilt football stadium before it became FirstBank Stadium?

Dudley Field

500

What is the best-selling album of all time?

Thriller by Michael Jackson

500

Which of the following was a real campaign slogan for a winning VSG candidate in 2024? 1. Dissolve VSG 2. Less Policy, More Vibes 3. I Don’t Know What I’m Doing, But Neither Does Anyone Else 4. My Mom Thinks I’d Make a Great President

Dissolve VSG

500

Who was Vanderbilt's first chancellor?

Landon C. Garland

500

What was Nashville originally called when it was founded in 1779?

Fort Nashborough