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Playing a college sport is already difficult for student-athletes, with many people comparing it to a full-time job. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit last year, thousands of these American student-athletes had their lives on pause until the NCAA and conferences came up with ways to get students back safely into sports. Most Division III conferences […]
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Charlottesville, like countless other cities across the country, is facing an energy crisis. An organization called the Community Climate Collaborative (C3) has partnered with the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) to help Charlottesville residents and businesses transform their energy usage. The joint program includes fundraising for non-incentivised upgrades and panel talks for anyone interested in […]
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Every March, people flock to Virginia for the Festival of the Book: a two week event that Publishers, authors, and editors all come together for to talk about the importance and impact of literature. Moderated by Courtney Maum, author and writing coach, The Art of the Short Story was presented by the festival this past […]
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To honor Women’s History Month, this article highlights the University of Virginia’s Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center and the resources they provide to the Charlottesville and UVA community. The Women’s Center, founded in 1989 and named after Maxine Platzer Lynn (Curry ‘51), provides support and counseling services to all regardless of their identity. According to […]
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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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In a battle of cross-state rivals, Wofford Transfer Keve Aluma’s career night helped lead No. 20 Virginia Tech to a 65-51 home win over ACC opponent No. 8 Virginia on January 30. Keve Aluma’s well-rounded 29 point, 10 rebound, and 4 assist effort helped propel Virginia Tech (13-3, 7-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) to a strong […]
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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 […]
Continue ReadingThe livestream began in the elegant interior of Steinway Hall. Seated behind a Steinway model D grand piano was a man in a bright red suit jacket with messy black hair and an enthusiastic smile. His name was Dominic Ferris, and he was there to play. “Well, good afternoon folks,” Ferris said. “Dominic Ferris here, […]
Continue ReadingThis October, Charlottesville’s Paramount theater detailed their reopening schedule, enforcing social distancing protocols and expanded hygienic solutions for increased safety. With many new theatrical events in the midst, Concerto: A Beethoven Journey presents itself as a promising ending to the year for classical music enthusiasts. The Paramount holds true to its plans to open on […]
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A celebrated Charlottesville tradition since 2007, the Let There Be Light festival is an art exhibition of sculptures and other art exhibits all connected by the unifying theme of light. While each year’s festival is different, this year’s festival has made some unprecedented changes, not by choice, but by necessity. James Yates, the curator of […]
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