PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Students in their elements

Sports and other extracurriculars pick back up in full swing this spring semester.

Seventeen European starlings gather on a telephone wire, as captured on Jan. 23, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Royce Yang)

By Abby Hoelscher, Photography Editor

Jan 28, 2025

Vanderbilt students star both on stage and on the court this week.

Basketball

Memorial Magic has returned to campus. This past weekend, Commodores were victorious over both Arkansas and Kentucky for women and men, respectively.

Show stoppers

“You will be writing ‘Letters’ back home after you see [Vanderbilt Off-Broadway]’s rendition of ‘Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812,’” Staff Writer and Photographer George Albu writes in a recent review.

Editor’s picks

The first few weeks of the new semester have brought colder temperatures among busy student life.

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].

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].

Emily Park, Staff Writer and Photographer

Emily Park (’28) is from Scotch Plains, New Jersey, and is majoring in engineering science in the School of Engineering. In her free time, she enjoys baking, swimming and traveling. You can reach her at [email protected].

Meagan To, Staff Photographer

Meagan To (’28) is from San Francisco and is planning to major in medicine, health & society on the pre-dental track. When not taking photos for The Hustler, you can find Meagan exploring scenic spots, trying new matcha cafes and FaceTiming her dog. 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].

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 [email protected].

Alex Brodeur, Music Correspondant

Alex Brodeur (‘27) is a student in the College of Arts and Science majoring in culture, advocacy and leadership and minoring in art history and musicology. When not taking photos for The Hustler, you can find him performing with the Spirit of Gold Marching Band, visiting museums with the History of Art Society or attending concerts. He can be reached 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].

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].

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