PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Gathering together on and off campus

The Nashville community is rallying in support of democracy, while a series of showcases closes out the semester

Students Demand Action organizes the walkout on Magnolia Lawn, as photographed on April 3, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

By Barrie Barto, Photography Director

Apr 10, 2023

This week was another busy one for the Vanderbilt community.

Many started the week walking out to show their support of sensible gun legislation. To end the week, sports games and showcases took up most of students’ time.

Activism in Nashville

According to Vanderbilt’s Students Demand Action chapter, about 1,000 students from Vanderbilt took to the streets and marched downtown last Monday, demanding sensible gun legislation in reaction to the Covenant School shooting two weeks ago. The Nashville community also rallied on April 6 to support the legislators who were expelled from office after speaking out in protest on the House floor on March 30. On Friday, community members gathered at Fisk University to hear from the expelled legislators and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Sports

Though there was much activity off campus this week for the Commodores, women’s tennis brought home a win over Kentucky on April 8 at the Currey Tennis Center, after men’s tennis loss the day before to Texas A&M. Vanderbilt Lacrosse also fell to JMU on Saturday.

Student showcases

End-of-semester showcases are in full swing around campus. VIVID hosted a dance battle-themed showcase, and Vandy Vanity hosted its fashion show following last week’s Vanderbilt Fashion Week. At the beginning of the week, the Caribbean Student Association performed in the sunshine at Carnival, its annual showcase.

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].

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].

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].

Kadyn Lee, Staff Photographer

Kadyn Lee ('26) is majoring in economics in the College of Arts and Science. She is from Atlanta, Georgia and loves photography, The Weeknd and spending time with friends. She can be reached 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].

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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