PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: A blur of rain

Hurricane Helene brings rain to an eventful end to September.

George Albu

Squirrel enjoying a nut, as photographed on Sept. 21, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

By Abby Hoelscher and Kasey Kautz

Sep 30, 2024

Hidden in the cracks of an outstanding campus are the building blocks of what make Vanderbilt thrive.

Music City

As classes have ramped up, students enjoy evenings and weekends with the best that Nashville has to offer. This month, Hustler staffers’ concert coverage has included Tedeschi Trucks Band, Sun Room, Jazmin Bean, Lawrence, Matt Maeson and Mt. Joy.

Snapshots of life

Walks across campus feature both impressive architecture and a bustling student body.

Editor’s picks

Perspective plays a key role in how the world is perceived. At times, a new angle on life can produce a new view of the world, as many of these photographs provide new perspectives of Vanderbilt’s campus.

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 abigail.a.hoelscher@vanderbilt.edu.

Kasey Kautz, Former Deputy Photography Editor

Kasey Kautz (‘27) is from Weiser, Idaho, and is planning to major in psychology in the College of Arts and Science with a minor in computer science. When not taking photographs for The Hustler, Kasey enjoys music, sleeping and spending time with friends. He can be reached at kasey.g.kautz@vanderbilt.edu.

Nathan Park, Staff Photographer

Nathan Park (’26) is from Wyckoff, New Jersey, and is majoring in mechanical engineering with engineering management and digital fabrication minors in the School of Engineering. When not covering concerts for The Hustler, you can find him working out, going on a run around Nashville or listening to a new album. You can reach him at nathan.park@vanderbilt.edu.

Amy Grill, Staff Photographer

Amy Grill (’28) is from Evanston, Illinois, and is majoring in child development with a special education minor in Peabody College. In her free time, she enjoys going on walks, finding the best iced vanilla latte and listening to music. You can reach her at amy.b.grill@vanderbilt.edu.

Izabela Bisiak, Staff Photographer

Izabela Bisiak (’28) is from Chicago and is majoring in political science in the College of Arts and Science. Outside of her work at The Hustler, she enjoys listening to Bruno Mars, rewatching Grey’s Anatomy and thrifting. You can reach her at izabela.a.bisiak@vanderbilt.edu.

Alysia Shang, Staff Writer and Photographer

Alysia Shang (’28) is planning to major in literary studies in the College of Arts and Science. As expected from an English major, she enjoys writing and reading all types of literature. She additionally loves painting, thrifting and finding new music to listen to as she treks around campus. You can reach her at alysia.f.shang@vanderbilt.edu.

Lana English, Multimedia Copy Editor

Lana English (‘27) is from St. Louis and is majoring in neuroscience and minoring in Data Science and History in the College of Arts and Science. Outside of The Hustler, you can find her drinking coffee, playing NYT word games, listening to the Binchtopia podcast or getting nostalgic looking at old pictures. You can reach her at lana.k.english@vanderbilt.edu.

Olivia Noell, Staff Photographer

Olivia Noell (‘25) is from Anniston, Alabama, and is majoring in neuroscience, medicine, health & society and gender & sexuality studies in the College of Arts and Science. She enjoys hammocking, spending time with friends and trying new restaurants around Nashville. You can reach her at olivia.g.noell@vanderbilt.edu.

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 george.c.albu@vanderbilt.edu.

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 sean.d.onamade@vanderbilt.edu.

Alondra Moya, Senior Staffer

Alondra Moya (‘26) is majoring in child development in Peabody College. When not shooting for The Hustler, you can find her spending time outside, at the gym or watching stand-up comedy. You can reach her at alondra.r.moya@vanderbilt.edu.

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 tian.yang@vanderbilt.edu.

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