The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
SEC baseball is underway! Keep up with the VandyBoys here.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
SEC baseball is underway! Keep up with the VandyBoys here.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
SEC baseball is underway! Keep up with the VandyBoys here.
Sharmila Adapa

Sharmila Adapa, Staff Photographer

Sharmila Adapa (‘26) is from Fairfax, Virginia, and studies medicine, health & society and economics in the College of Arts and Science. When not taking pictures for The Hustler, you can find her hanging out with friends, listening to music or napping in MRB. You can reach her at [email protected].

All content by Sharmila Adapa
Jeremey Zucker and Chelsea Cutler perform at Ryman Auditorium, as photographed on Nov. 17, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Shayna Kar)

The heart of ‘brent’ hits Nashville: Chelsea Cutler and Jeremy Zucker take the Ryman

By Sharmila Adapa, Staff Photographer
Nov 24, 2024
Dylan Gossett and his band perform at the Ryman Auditorium, as photographed on Oct. 23, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Sara West)

IN PHOTOS: Dylan Gossett Rocks ‘The Back 40 Tour’ in Music City

By Sharmila Adapa, Staff Photographer
Oct 29, 2024
Gregory Alan Isakov and his band perform at FirstBank Amphitheater, as photographed on Oct. 6, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Sharmila Adapa)

[Photo] Gregory Alan Isakov takes the crowd on a journey with his ‘Big Black Car’

By Shayna Kar, Staffer-In-Training
Oct 13, 2024
Kings of Leon lead singer Caleb Followill faces a packed crowd at Bridgestone Arena, as photographed on Sept. 26, 2024. (Courtesy of Bridgestone Arena)

A ‘Rainbow Ball’ of a time with Kings of Leon

By Sharmila Adapa and Brina Ratangee
Oct 1, 2024
Wallows perform at Ascend Amphitheater, as photographed on Aug. 20, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Sharmila Adapa)

[Photo] Wallows’ ‘Model Tour’ hits the runway at Ascend Amphitheater

By Kailey Aldrich, Staff Writer
Aug 26, 2024
Dylan Gossett performs at Exit/In, as photographed on April 9, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Sharmila Adapa)

[Photo] ‘No Better Time’ for Dylan Gossett’s unforgettable debut

By Julia Lvovsky, Staff Writer & Photographer
Apr 16, 2024
Em Beihold adjusts her hair, as photographed on March 19, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Sharmila Adapa)

IN PHOTOS: Em Beihold brings her ‘Maybe Life is Good’ tour to Nashville

By Sharmila Adapa, Staff Photographer
Apr 7, 2024
Chelsea Cutler’s band drummer performing on stage, as photographed on March 30, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Sharmila Adapa)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Colors on campus

By Abby Hoelscher, Deputy Photography Director
Apr 7, 2024
Chelsea Cutler singing into a microphone, as photographed on March 30, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Sharmila Adapa)

IN PHOTOS: Chelsea Cutler lights up the Ryman with her electrifying performance

By Sharmila Adapa, Staff Photographer
Apr 6, 2024
Knox’s guitarist plays to the crowd, as photographed on Feb. 9, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Sharmila Adapa)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: February in flight

By Abby Hoelscher, Deputy Photography Director
Feb 18, 2024
Knox performs at Exit/In, as photographed on Feb. 9, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Sharmila Adapa)

IN PHOTOS: Knox rocks the stage at Exit/In on his first headlining tour

By Sharmila Adapa, Staff Photographer
Feb 18, 2024
Chance Peña performs at Cannery Hall, as photographed on Jan. 31, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Sharmila Adapa)

IN PHOTOS: Chance Peña tells Nashville ‘i am not who i was’

By Sharmila Adapa, Staff Photographer
Feb 6, 2024
The Band CAMINO’s set for their Nashville show, as photographed on Oct. 21, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Sharmila Adapa)

[Photo] Screaming songs in the dark with The Band CAMINO

By Bimi Ogungbade, Staff Writer and Photographer
Oct 26, 2023
Tom Odell sings into a microphone, as photographed on Oct. 15, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Sharmila Adapa)

IN PHOTOS: Tom Odell declared ‘Another Love’ for Nashville

By Sharmila Adapa, Staff Photographer
Oct 22, 2023
Maude Latour sings to the crowd at The Basement East, as photographed on Sept. 18, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Sharmila Adapa)

[Photo] Maude Latour returns to Nashville to kick off her ‘Twin Flame’ tour

By Julia Tilton, Staff Writer
Sep 20, 2023
ODESZA performs with colorful production elements at Ascend Amphitheater, as photographed on Sept. 15, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Dodie Park)

IN PHOTOS: ODESZA said their ‘Last Goodbye’ to Nashville at Ascend Amphitheater

By Sharmila Adapa, Staff Photographer
Sep 19, 2023
Chance Peña on stage at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, as captured on Sept. 5, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Sharmila Adapa)

[Photo] Chance Peña and David Kushner dove into all things Gen Z at Brooklyn Bowl

By Isabella Bautista, Deputy Life Editor
Sep 9, 2023
Almost Monday lead singer Dawson Daugherty strikes a pose, captured on March 26, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Sharmila Adapa)

[Photo] PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Fighting through another week on campus

By Barrie Barto, Photography Director
Apr 3, 2023
Almost Monday takes the stage at 3rd and Lindsley, photographed on March 26, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Sharmila Adapa)

[Photo] IN PHOTOS: Almost Monday’s Nashville show made me forget about Sunday scaries

By Sara West, Deputy Photography Director
Mar 30, 2023