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While not all bestsellers are horribly written books, Then She Was Gone, by Lisa Jewell, (originally published 2017, republished 2022) is one of those books that gives modern bestsellers a bad reputation. Unfortunately, like most bestsellers, the blurb was written to make the book sound interesting – and, due to the nature of the book, […]
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Sega’s Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has been floundering for a while. What was once a new and fresh mascot to rival Nintendo’s Mario has languished in the post 3D platform era. While Sega tries again and again to capture the old magic that once won the hearts and minds of kids in the 90s, they […]
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A staple in many college student’s lives, ramen can range from instant ramen to upscale, slow-cooked ones. According to their website, Bad Luck Ramen Bar simmers pork bones for 18 hours to create their signature Japanese tonkotsu broth (bone broth) for their ramen. First of all, Nadia had the Nas Original Ramen ($16). The ramen […]
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Darling x Dashing Boutique on Charlottesville’s downtown mall is a hub for quality pre-loved clothes, some still with original tags. Dashing is the year-old, masculine counterpart to already-established Darling Boutique. Patrons are supporting over 100 local artisans of self-care products, giftable tchotchkes, and fashionable accessories in addition to shopping for clothes more intentionally. The entire […]
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It is easy to believe in our modern world that arguments against interracial relationships are a thing of the past. However, the nuances of navigating such relationships are more complex than ever before. Although Netflix’s You People is classified as a comedy, it touches heavily on delicate social issues. The star-studded feature-length film dives deep […]
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People have been gathering at the Charlottesville Downtown Mall’s Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar since 2002 to enjoy its mindful refreshments, snacks, and cozy, bohemian atmosphere. Twenty years later, they have 50 worldly loose-leaf teas to choose from. Patrons can order a heady dose of exactly what they need online or in person. Tea benefits the […]
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The average person has about a gallon and a half of blood coursing through their body. Bones and All will make this fact viscerally felt like no other movie this year. This love story between two young cannibals is about as tender as something with that premise could possibly be, and less squeamish readers should […]
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While other vendors inside Charlottesville’s Dairy Market close up shop for the evening, the Forbes-recognized steakhouse South and Central transforms into a fun and safe space for people to dance socially every Thursday from 9 p.m. until midnight. Come experience traditional bachata and other Latin dance styles with production by the Foreign Playerz, who enjoy […]
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Taylor Swift’s new album called Midnights has 13 songs that I can only describe as a mixture of country and pop. The songs are “Lavender Haze,” “Maroon,” “Anti-Hero,” “Snow on the Beach,” “You’re on Your Own Kid,” “Midnight Rain,” “Question…?”, “Vigilante Shit,” “Bejeweled,” “Labyrinth,” “Karma,” “Sweet Nothing,” and “Mastermind.” The album contains songs that have […]
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Slumberland is a fun family adventure movie with a deep and meaningful plot that was recently released on Netflix. The movie begins with a young girl named Nemo (Marlow Barkley) who loves her father (played by Kyle Chandler) and the many stories he tells her. They lived on a remote island where Nemo learned everything […]
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