PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: We are so back

Vanderbilt students returned to the bustle of campus life this week with athletic events and construction occurring across campus.

George Albu

The back facade of Kirkland Hall on a mostly-sunny with a tree in the foreground, as photographed on Aug. 29, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)

By George Albu, Photography Editor

Sep 7, 2025

As Vanderbilt students got back into the groove of campus life, campus remained busy with construction, athletic events and even a rock-out session with Jade Street at the Exit/In!

Keeping up with construction

This semester marked the continuation, delay and end of construction projects across campus. From the delayed destruction of Branscomb Quad to new construction by Stevenson Center, excavators and construction crews were seen across campus.

Jade Street rocks Elliston Place

Vanderbilt’s newest breakout band, Jade Street, rocked out on Aug. 30 at the Exit/In. Started by a group of Vanderbilt undergraduates, their rock-style music brought Vanderbilt students to the Exit/In before their song “Bad Man” debuted a few days later.

Win after win

Vanderbilt athletics has had much to cheer about this past week, from football’s victory over Charleston Southern to volleyball’s debut game on Wyatt Lawn. Vanderbilt soccer also beat Georgetown, alongside volleyball’s defeat against Minnesota in Memorial Gymnasium.

Editor’s Picks

Aside from the noise, bulletin boards filled up with flyers, and students were seen studying as parts of campus returned to their normal semester rhythms.

About the Contributors

George Albu, Photography Editor

George Albu (‘27) is majoring in medicine, health and society in the College of Arts and Science. He previously served as Deputy Opinion Editor. 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].

Savannah Walske, Former Deputy Photography Editor

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

Lucas Zhang, Staff Photographer

Lucas Zhang (‘29) is from Irvine, California, and is planning on majoring in human & organizational development and economics. Outside of the Hustler, Lucas enjoys golfing, cooking and editing photos from the year before.

Alex Brodeur, Life Editor

Alex Brodeur (’27) is from Montclair, New Jersey, and is majoring in political science and culture, advocacy and leadership and minoring in history of art and musicology in the College of Arts and Science. He previously served as Deputy Life Editor and Music Correspondent. When not writing or taking photos for The Hustler, you can find him listening to music from the ’60s, ’70s and ’90s, exploring campus or attending concerts all across Nashville. He can be reached at [email protected].

Chloe Pryor, Former Staff Writer and Photographer

Chloe Pryor (‘26) is from Fort Smith, Ark., and triple majored in psychology, communications studies and law, history & society. When not writing for The Hustler, you can find her reading, drawing or running late for class. You can reach her at [email protected].

Courtney Wu, Deputy Photography Editor

Courtney Wu (’29) is from St. Louis, Missouri, and is planning to major in biology on the pre-med track. Outside of taking pictures for The Hustler, Courtney enjoys cheering on the Pittsburgh Penguins, baking and playing tennis.

Lana English, Staff Photographer

Lana English (‘27) is from St. Louis and is double-majoring in history and cognitive studies in the College of Arts and Science. She previously served as Multimedia Copy Editor. Outside of The Hustler, you can find her drinking coffee, playing NYT word games, or getting nostalgic looking at old pictures. You can reach her at [email protected].

Alice Chen, Staff Writer and Photographer

Alice Chen (‘29) is from Brooklyn, New York, and is majoring in civil engineering with a minor in engineering management. In addition to her love for photography, she also loves to dance (Chinese traditional, Cpop, and Kpop dances), play the violin, paint, participate in hands-on projects and arts and crafts, play badminton and volunteer at organizations that protect the environment. She can be reached at [email protected].

Maya Eid, Staff Photographer

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