Jake Seo

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Rise of Nashville: Double-Edged Sword of Success

Rise of Nashville: Double-Edged Sword of Success

Image generated in Midjourney AI Nashville, the capital city of Tennessee and home to Vanderbilt University, has gone through remarkable transformation in recent years, but is it all a good thing? As the 21st biggest city in the US (ranked by population size), Music City has experienced considerable economic and demographic growth that have attracted an increasing number of residents, corporations, local businesses and promising career opportunities as industries from healthcare and technology to music and entertainment thrive. With cranes over the horizon and massive skyscrapers that pierce into the sky, the landscape of Nashville has undergone significant change in…
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Exercise in the Wake of Construction at the Rec

Exercise in the Wake of Construction at the Rec

Photo taken by Jake Seo In mid-June of 2024, the main courts of the Recreation and Wellness Center were shut down due to new construction efforts underway “for maintenance and repairs to mechanical equipment and the roof of the main gym of the facility,” as stated from Vanderbilt’s official news. Currently, the auxiliary court upstairs and the main fitness area with gym equipment are the only places at the Recreation center open for student use.Many returning students were disappointed to find out the beloved main gymnasium at the rec had been closed for construction, as many had used the area…
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