Red leaves on an autumn day, as photographed on Dec. 7, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Isabella Bautista)

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Shining into spring semester

Despite rainy weather in the past week, the sun remains as students have returned to campus for the second semester.

By Abby Hoelscher, Deputy Photography Director

Jan 15, 2024

Bundling up, basketball and the beauty of campus are all back and better than ever at the start of the spring semester.

Campus on pause

The hustle and bustle of student life at Vanderbilt was put on hold as many students traveled off campus for winter break.

Sports

The Vanderbilt women’s basketball team won their SEC home opener against Florida on Jan. 7, 2023. The team is currently on top of the world, with only one loss on the season so far.

Editor’s picks

The photography staffers at The Hustler look forward to a new semester of appreciating campus life through a camera lens.

About the Contributors

Abby Hoelscher, Photography Editor

Abby Hoelscher (‘27) is from St. Louis and is an aspiring elementary teacher currently studying in Peabody College. She previously served as Deputy Photography Director. Outside of writing, she enjoys performing, learning Taylor Swift songs in American Sign Language and trying the seasonal lattes from the campus coffee shops. She can be reached at [email protected].

Vince Lin, Deputy Videography Editor

Vince Lin (‘27) is from Columbus, Ohio, and is majoring in CS and business. When not shooting sports and filming video, you can find him 3D printing at the Featheringhill design studio, huddled away at MRB, lifting, eating at Rothschild or sleeping. You can reach him at [email protected].

Isabella Bautista, Senior Staff Writer and Photographer

Isabella Bautista (‘26) is double majoring in mathematics and biological sciences and minoring in psychology on the pre-medical track in the College of Arts and Science. She is from Easton, Pa., and previously served as Deputy Life Editor. When not writing for The Hustler, she can be found spending hours alone in a piano practice room, photographing Vanderbilt squirrels with her digital camera or reading up on penguin evolution in her research lab. She can be reached at [email protected].

George Albu, Staff Writer and Photographer

George Albu (‘27) is majoring in medicine, health and society in the College of Arts and Science. When not working for The Hustler, he enjoys watching video essays, exploring Nashville and going to the Rec. He can be reached 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].

Chloe Kim, Staff Writer and Photographer

Chloe Kim (‘26) is majoring in Psychology with a minor in data science and Spanish for the Professions in the College of Arts and Science. She is on the club tennis team and likes to write poetry and short stories in her free time. In addition to writing, Chloe loves to draw and take photographs for The Hustler! She can be reached at [email protected].

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