Ezra Manjon steals the ball from Kentucky, as photographed on Feb. 6, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila)

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Finding silver linings

Even among losses on the court, students found joy in capturing their adventures on camera.

By Abby Hoelscher, Deputy Photography Director

Feb 11, 2024

Another week in the Vanderbilt life consisted of trying new things and advocating for our ideas.

Out and about

Photography staffers explored everywhere from the Commons “study break” events to Nashville neighborhoods off campus this week.

Sports

Memorial Magic continued, although all three basketball games on campus this week were fumbled by the Commodores to Alabama, Kentucky and LSU.

Editor’s picks

Rain or shine, campus remained active as always this week.

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].

Nikita Rohila, Senior Staffer

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].

Tasfia Alam, Managing Editor

Tasfia Alam (‘25) is from Los Angeles and is majoring in neuroscience and political science in the College of Arts and Science. She previously served as Multimedia Copy Editor. When not writing for The Hustler, she can be found obsessing over a new book, trying to expand her music taste or taking pictures of pretty sunsets. You can reach her at [email protected].

Isaac Ayala Vega, Staff Photographer

Isaac Ayala Vega (‘27) is from Salem, Ore., and is majoring in psychology, cognitive studies and Spanish in the College of Arts and Science. When not working for The Hustler, you can find him exploring Nashville, working out or volunteering. 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].

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].

Miguel Beristain, Senior Staffer

Miguel Beristain (’25) is a philosophy major in the College of Arts and Science from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. When not shooting for The Hustler, he can usually be found hammocking on Alumni Lawn, exploring new restaurants or practicing guitar. He can be reached at [email protected].

George Albu, Deputy Opinion Editor

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].

Royce Yang, Staff Photographer

Royce Yang (‘27) is majoring in political science in the College of Arts and Science while minoring in music performance and legal studies. He can occasionally be observed curating an extensive collection of Bach or attempting to identify helicopters around the Medical Center based on their noise. You can reach him at [email protected].

Alice Tang, Staff Photographer

Alice Tang (‘25) is from Columbia, Missouri, and is majoring in mechanical engineering with a minor in environmental and sustainability studies. She enjoys birdwatching and arts and crafts. You can reach her at [email protected].

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