PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: It’s a spring thing

Music, sports and campus life continue to bloom in Nashville.

Wide-angle photograph outside Stevenson Center, as photographed on March 23, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Ava Aria)

By Abby Hoelscher, Photography Editor

Mar 29, 2025

Students jump back into academics, among extracurricular activities, after spring break.

Celebrities in the city

From former Broadway star Gaten Matarazzo as an Impact Speaker to other musicians playing at local venues, Nashville is never short on guest appearances.

‘Dores gone dancing

The first and last NCAA Tournament game for the Vanderbilt men’s basketball team last week led to a tragic loss against St. Mary’s.

Editor’s picks

Students on campus look forward to the spring season right around the corner.

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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.

Ava Aria, Staff Photographer

Ava Aria (‘27) is from Ellicott City, MD, and studies medicine, health & society in the College of Arts and Science. When she’s not photographing for The Hustler, she is found slipping on a smoothie or doing pilates. You can reach her at ava.aria@vanderbilt.edu.

Shayna Kar, Staff Photographer

Shayna Kar (’28) is from Goldens Bridge, New York, and is majoring in neuroscience and medicine, health & society in the College of Arts and Science. In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano, crocheting and watching movies. You can reach her at shayna.kar@vanderbilt.edu.

Paula Legisima, Staffer-in-Training

Paula Legisima (’28) is from Las Vegasvand is majoring in human & organizational development in Peabody College. Besides participating in The Hustler, she loves her involvement in the Momentum Dance Team, and you can find her shopping or eating out with friends. She can be reached at paula.legisima@vanderbilt.edu.

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 meagan.f.to@vanderbilt.edu.

Claire Andrews, Staff Writer

Claire Andrews (’25) is majoring in medicine, health & society and sociology in the College of Arts and Science. In addition to writing for The Hustler, you can find Claire dancing with Vanderbilt’s Tap That, hunting for the best Tex-Mex or catching concerts around Nashville. She can be reached at claire.f.andrews@vanderbilt.edu.

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 miguel.a.beristain@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.

Jenny Yang, Staff Writer

Jenny Yang (‘26) is from Colonial Heights, Va. She is majoring in economics and minoring in business and data science. In her free time, Jenny enjoys trying new food, learning about different cultures and spending quality time with loved ones. She can be reached at jenny.yang@vanderbilt.edu.

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 sabrina.l.downey@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.

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