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Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, students everywhere have transitioned to almost entirely online learning. The few classes that do meet in person are hybrid classes and mostly related to the arts. Tom Clarkson, professor of art, teaches ceramics as a hybrid class on campus and shared some thoughts about how his practices and […]
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For a small city, Charlottesville has many different places for art and music to be shared, from local to international artists. Some staples are The Jefferson Theater, IX Art Park, and the McGuffey Art Center, to name a few. The center, which is located just north of the downtown mall, has been in operation since […]
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After the Virginia Cavaliers’ third consecutive loss, the headline from ESPN’s Jeff Borzello read, “What’s wrong with UVa…?” Borzello writes, “They lack playmakers on the offensive end and their defense isn’t nearly as stingy as it has been in recent years.” Borzello’s critique may or may not be true. After all, Virginia is ranked 115th […]
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Safety is based on the true story of Clemson freshman Ray McElrathbe. During the 2006 season, Ray was forced to hide his brother in his room and take care of him due to his mother battling drug addiction. The inspiring story follows how he balanced football, school, and taking care of his little brother Fahmarr […]
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As we move into the new year, there is no secret that many communities around the country are experiencing an unprecedented amount of change. One thing that hasn’t changed in the Charlottesville community is Tacos Gomez’s glowing presence. This past weekend, I ordered from Tacos Gomez’s to-go service and came away from the experience pleased […]
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At the beginning of 2021, the streaming platform Netflix said they would release at least one new movie per week on their platform. One of the first movies to be released was Outside the Wire, starring Anthony Mackie and Damson Idris. Outside the Wire takes place in Ukraine in the midst of war. Lieutenant Harp […]
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If I’m being entirely honest, when I first queued up McCartney III, I did not know what to expect. I knew that in his heyday with The Beatles, McCartney did some spectacular work. And I knew that in recent years McCartney had released a series of solo albums, although I had not listened to them. […]
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With three holiday themed rounds, there is sure to be enough sugar to go around. Netflix released the second season of Sugar Rush: Christmas on Nov. 27, just in time for all the Christmas festivities. Starring professional dessert masters Adrianno Zumbo and Candace Nelson as judges and Hunter Marsh as the host, Sugar Rush: Christmas […]
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This semester, take the opportunity to roam the streets of Charlottesville with purpose and discover scattered secrets throughout the city. The Let’s Roam team has worked hard to find hidden secrets in cities across the globe. Charlottesville is one of the chosen destinations for the “Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunt Adventure” experience. Adventurers are split up […]
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Season Four of The Crown is filled with “soapy” drama and one climactic moment after another, receiving a score of 97% from Rotten Tomatoes. There are 10 episodes this season and each episode is about 52 minutes in length. This season takes a deep dive into the early days of Diana and Prince Charles’ relationship, […]
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