PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: A jolly good finale

Students and staff work to better both emotional and academic well-being at the end of the fall semester.

Izabela Bisiak

Students walk into Hobbs Hall, as photographed on Nov. 20, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Izabela Bisiak)

By Abby Hoelscher, Photography Editor

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Welcoming the winter wonderland

Preparations began for December holidays as students studied for finals.

Sports

Student-athletes held schedules as packed as ever at the end of the fall semester.

Editor’s picks

Despite the closing of Vanderbilt residential halls until the new year, life in Nashville continues.

photos of the 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].

Izabela Bisiak, Staffer-in-Training

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 [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].

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].

Nour Abida, Staff Photographer

Nour Abida ('25) is majoring in political science and medicine, health & society with a minor in Spanish in the College of Arts and Science. She is from Tunis, Tunisia. You can reach her at [email protected].

Alondra Moya, Staff Photographer

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 [email protected].

Sofia Healy, Staff Photographer

Sofia Healy ('27) is from Los Angeles and studies human and organizational development in Peabody College as well as communication studies in the College of Arts and Science. Outside of The Hustler, Sofia enjoys watching sports, going on scenic walks and driving alongside the beach with her friends. You can reach her at [email protected].

Savannah Walske, Staff Photographer

Savannah Walske (‘26) is from San Francisco and is majoring in psychology in the College of Arts and Science. When not shooting for The Hustler, you can find her playing guitar, photographing pretty Californian landscapes and obsessing over her dog. You can contact her at [email protected].

Nathan Malkin, Staffer-in-Training

Nathan Malkin (‘26) is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and majors in political science and human & organizational development. When not taking photos for The Hustler, you can find him exploring parks around Nashville, golfing or watching movies with his friends. You can reach him at [email protected].

Connor Campbell, Senior Staff Writer

Connor Campbell ('25) is a human and organizational development and cinema and media arts major from Staten Island, N.Y. Connor shares a strong love for both sports and film, leading to his interest in The Ringer and, consequently, his casual and quippy style of writing. Outside of The Hustler, Connor does freelance photography, runs the social media accounts for Vanderbilt Club Hockey and Camp Kesem's Vanderbilt Chapter and is the president of Vanderbilt Tap That. You can reach him 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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