PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Back to the bubble

Students come back to a week of sports and celebrations after spring break.

Students enjoy festivities, as photographed on March 23, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

By Barrie Barto, Photography Director

Mar 27, 2023

Students dove back into campus well rested after a week off and were hit with a flurry of activity. From concerts to on campus celebrations, see what we were up to.

Sesquicentennial

Vanderbilt celebrated its Sesquicentennial Anniversary this weekend. Alumni Lawn was crowded with games, families and food trucks to mark the occasion.

Sports

Spring sports were all in full swing this week on West End, but the Commodores fell short at home. Men’s and women’s tennis both lost SEC matchups at the Currey Tennis Center. Men’s Basketball lost its NIT game against UAB to officially end their season. Lacrosse, however, pulled through with its first conference win of the season against Old Dominion after falling to Towson earlier in the week.

Editor’s picks

After a pause from academics on spring break, students enjoyed concerts around Nashville while they eased back into life at school. Yo La Tengo performed in drag before students were back on campus at the Basement East. Cafuné played at the same venue the following week. Following the Love Rising benefit concert at the Bridgestone Arena earlier in the week, John Mayer performed on his “SOLO” tour March 24.

Back on campus, PETA protesters lingered around VUMC. Some were dressed in monkey suits to call attention to the use of monkeys in NIH’s Dr. Elisabeth Murray’s experiments.

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].

Connie Chen, Former Staff Photographer

Connie Chen ('24) is from St. Louis, studying economics in the College of Arts and Science with minors in business and computer science. When she isn’t taking photos, you can find her exploring Nashville’s restaurants, journaling or examining the stock market. She 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].

Nikita Rohila, Senior Staff Photographer

Nikita Rohila ('25) is from a small town in Arkansas and is majoring in psychology and medicine, health and society in the College of Arts and Science. She previously served as Deputy Photography Editor. During her free time, she enjoys roaming around the city and getting cinematic-style shots for her photography account. You can reach her 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].

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].

Ophelia Lu, Deputy Photography Editor

Ophelia Lu (’26) is from Los Angeles and is double majoring in biomedical and electrical engineering in the School of Engineering. She previously served as a staff photographer. When not covering events and sports games for The Hustler, you can find her listening to a lot of music, studying at Starbucks or lying on Alumni lawn. She can be reached at [email protected].

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