PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Denim, rhinestones and job fairs

A buzzing week on campus through the lens of our photographers.

Carrie Underwood strikes a pose as she comes up on stage, as photographed on March 1, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

By Barrie Barto, Photography Director

Mar 5, 2023

Before the high-speed winds tore through campus on Thursday and the Clinton Global Initiative University arrived for the weekend, students enjoyed the tail-end of the first half of the spring semester, with Spring Break being next week. Between country and indie concerts and job fairs, there were plenty of opportunities for students to experience life on campus and in Nashville to the fullest.

Music City

The Basement East welcomed a new cowgirl to town this week when Jessie Murph donned a cowboy hat for her “Drowning” tour. Chappell Roan made a splash at the same venue when she opened with drag queens. Carrie Underwood’s “Denim and Rhinestones” also stole the hearts of all the “Good Girl’s in Nashville.

Spring sports

The lacrosse team lost at home to Louisville to close out its first home series of the season. Their strong offensive push for the win in the fourth quarter couldn’t quite overtake the Cardinals. The VandyBoys won another midweek matchup, taking down Austin Peay. The team notched 11 runs for the win against the Governors. Men’s tennis beat Arkansas at home on Thursday, winning the doubles point and five out of six singles matches.

Editor’s picks: Campus guests

The Wond’ry hosted the second annual Renaissance Women’s Summit on Feb. 25, which included a vendor fair and speaker panel. The Department of Communication of Science and Technology also hosted a panel of speakers on Feb. 28 to talk about green jobs of the future Finally, Representative Tim Ryan (D) of the U.S. House of Representatives spoke to students about civil discourse in an age of disinformation at an event hosted by the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy.

About the Contributors

Barrie Barto, Editor-in-Chief

Barrie Barto ('25) is majoring in medicine, health & society and communication of science & technology with a neuroscience minor in the College of Arts and Science. She previously served as Photography Director. When she’s not hiking in Percy Warner, you can find Barrie cheering on the St. Louis Blues or tracking down the best gluten-free food in Nashville. She can be reached at [email protected].

Michael Tung, Staff Photographer

Michael Tung ('26) is majoring in computer science. He is currently a staff photographer and is originally from Dublin, Ohio. His interests are photography, engineering, all things aerospace and music. He can be reached at [email protected].

Anseley Philippe, Staff Writer and Photographer

Anseley Philippe ('25) is a potential biomedical engineering and Spanish double major who aspires to be an immunologist. Outside of The Hustler, he can be found queuing up at 2301, wandering around campus during his evening promenades or trying to keep up with his Spanish. He can be reached at [email protected].

Keng Teghen, Former Staff Photographer

Keng Teghen ('26) is from Williston, North Dakota. She is majoring in human organizational development in Peabody College and minoring in computer science in the School of Engineering. Keng enjoys cooking, being active, online shopping and attending her brothers' sporting events. She can be reached at [email protected].

Narenkumar Thirmiya, Staff Photographer

Narenkumar Thirmiya ('24) is from Orlando, Fla., and is majoring in neuroscience and medicine, health, and society in the College of Arts and Science. When not shooting for The Hustler, he is streaming TV, playing the piano or guitar or exploring nature photography. You can reach him at [email protected].

Lindsey Jorda, Former Social Media Director

Lindsey Jorda (‘23) is double majoring in neuroscience and psychology in the College of Arts and Science. When not working for The Hustler, she loves reading, listening to music, watching movies and playing with her dog. She can be reached at [email protected].

Geetika Komati, Staff Photographer

Geetika Komati ('26) is majoring in economics and music performance and minoring in business in the College of Arts and Science. She is from Livingston, N.J. Geetika loves photographing sports games and getting in on the live action. Apart from the Hustler, some of Geetika's favorite things are traveling, boxing, and cheering on the New Jersey Devils. She can be reached at [email protected].

Chloe Postlewaite, Staff Photographer

Chloe Postlewaite ('24) is a student in the College of Arts and Science studying communication of science and technology and cognitive studies. She loves to drink coffee and create niche Spotify playlists. You can reach her at [email protected].

Sara West, Deputy Photography Editor

Sara West ('25) is majoring in psychology in the College of Arts and Science and human and organizational development in Peabody College. Sara loves going to concerts, thrifting and exploring new places. She was previously Deputy Photography Director and hopes to enter the music industry after graduating. She can be reached at [email protected].

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