PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Fighting through another week on campus

Students were busy as ever this week with the news cycle but found time to take breaths and listen to music.

VSG Candidates Ari Sasson and Sam Sliman boxing, photographed on March 30, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Sean Onamade)

By Barrie Barto, Photography Director

Apr 3, 2023

The Vanderbilt campus and the city of Nashville had a week full of news. The student body grieved alongside the Nashville community for the six innocent lives lost in the Covenant School shooting, while VSG elections and spring sports got underway.

VSG election week

VSG presidential candidates and write-ins campaigned this week, with the election going into a run-off. All three of the constitutional amendments passed in the regular election. After a boxing match was held between the tickets on the run-off ballot to raise money for The Covenant School, juniors Sam Sliman and Kendelle Grubbs won the election by 34 votes.

Sports

This weekend featured another big series win for the VandyBoys as they swept their series against Georgia. Sunday’s series closer marks their ninth win in the SEC this year, a program record. They also beat Lipscomb on March 28 in a game where all ticket sales were donated to the Covenant Fund. Women’s tennis beat Alabama on March 31 for an SEC win but then lost at home on April 2 to Auburn.

Editor’s picks

To unwind after a big week, staffers attended many concerts around Nashville. Matt Bennett brought childhood nostalgia to our week, and Almost Monday dazzled at 3rd and Lindsley. Joshua Bassett stole the hearts of his fans at Marathon Music Works, where Bryce Vine brought pure energy earlier in the week. To close out the weekend, students celebrated Holi on Alumni Lawn.

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].

Sharmila Adapa, Staff Photographer

Sharmila Adapa (‘26) is from Fairfax, Virginia, and studies medicine, health & society and economics in the College of Arts and Science. When not taking pictures for The Hustler, you can find her hanging out with friends, listening to music or napping in MRB. You can reach her at [email protected].

Chloe Pryor, Staff Writer and Photographer

Chloe Pryor (‘26) is from Fort Smith, Ark., and is triple majoring in psychology, communications studies and law, history & society. When not writing for The Hustler, you can find her reading, drawing or running late for class. You can reach her at [email protected].

Claire Gatlin, Former Life Editor

Claire Gatlin ('24) is a student in Peabody College studying human and organizational development and political science. In her free time, she enjoys going to concerts, reading and rollerblading. You can reach her at [email protected].

Amelia Simpson, Staff Photographer

Amelia Simpson ('25) hails from Brisbane, Australia, and is a student in the College of Arts and Science majoring in public policy. Outside of her work in The Hustler’s multimedia sections, Amelia is a member of the club rowing and equestrian teams. You can reach her 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].

Sean Onamade, Digital Editor

Sean Onamade (‘25) is from Calgary, Canada, and is majoring in computer science in the School of Engineering. When not staying up late to work on code, Sean snaps photos, hits the gym and takes some time to learn a new language. He can be reached at [email protected].

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