A mockingbird perches on a branch, as photographed on Feb. 6, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Isabella Bautista)

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: February in flight

Campus-wide events, concerts downtown and other activities are in full swing this week.

By Abby Hoelscher, Deputy Photography Director

Feb 18, 2024

As the month of February flies by, Vanderbilt students take a moment to appreciate the opportunities around them.

Anchorthon’s Dance Marathon

What do tote bag printing, teddy bear building, trivia and Taco Mama all have in common? They were all present this weekend at Anchorthon’s Dance Marathon fundraiser event for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Music City

Concert season is on a steady return as the weather turns warmer — Hustler staffers covered Chance Peña, Lyn Lapid, Knox and Band of Horses this month.

Editor’s picks

Students stayed active on campus, as this week started with snow and ended with sunshine.

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].

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].

Sabrina Downey, Staff Photographer

Sabrina Downey (‘27) is from Carmel, New York, and studies elementary education and human and organizational development in Peabody College. Outside of The Hustler, she enjoys crocheting, spending time with friends and reading any mystery novel she can find. She 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].

Arianna Santiago, Former Senior Staff Photographer

Arianna Santiago ('24) is from Bremerton, Wash., and studying electrical and computer engineering in the School of Engineering. When not shooting for The Hustler or for freelance work, Arianna can be found leading campus tours, organizing events for University Catholic, attempting to study and procrastinating her lab reports. You can reach her at [email protected].

Nick Luo, Staff Photographer

Nick Luo (‘27) is from Toronto, Canada, and studies economics in the College of Arts and Science. When not taking pictures at concerts or writing photo stories for The Hustler, you can find him playing basketball, filming YouTube videos or sunset chasing. You can reach him 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].

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].

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