Imagine a group comprised of a human being, a green alien, a hulk-like creature, a sassy genetic experiment and a talking tree.
For those who missed last week’s VMAs – and consequently, Beyoncé’s performance – you truly missed out.
It was a summer of waiting: waiting for the hot sun to go down, relieving us of its unapologetic rays; waiting for noon, only after which is it socially appropriate to start drinking.
Nationally acclaimed pop-rock band Parachute will return to Charlottesville on Sept. 10 to rock out at The Jefferson Theater.
“You’re only given one little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.” In my first memory of Robin Williams, he can fly.
For almost three decades, the Virginia Film Festival has provided the Charlottesville area with the opportunity to appreciate film and learn about the artists and histories that inspired great works. As VFF enters its 27th year, it continues to expand its reach within the University and Charlottesville communities.
As the fall semester approaches, students and faculty of the University drama department look forward to another semester of bringing exciting new productions to life.
To act, or not to act: that is the question. U.Va. offers a variety of theater groups for aspiring actors and well-versed thespians alike.
The University is a serious school. Wahoos are serious about academics, social lives, and tradition. And when it comes to our selective comedy groups, we’re serious about humor.
College comes with a hefty price tag. Between tuition, textbooks and other “necessities,” new students seek relief with cheap eats and store discounts soon after they move in.
Coming to Grounds as a new student can be intimidating. There is the stress of trying to make a good first impression, find new friends and have a social life which is both stable and fun.
The Downtown Mall lies just a trolley ride away from Grounds for incoming first- years seeking a slice of Charlottesville culture.
When it comes to the entertainment market for teenagers (specifically teenage girls), one tends to see a lot of the same trends—vampires, bad reality television shows and a lot of superficiality.
Clichés by nature make films predictable — laughable even — but rarely do they contribute to a film’s success.
Sean “Slug” Daley and Derek “Spawn” Turner began performing together in high school, acting as a rap duo until 1989, when they were introduced to producer Anthony “Ant” Davis.
To celebrate Shakespeare’s 450th birthday, students in the drama department hosted a four-day BARD Fest to honor the great playwright’s famous works.
Outgoing College Dean Meredith Woo is set to release her new book “Something New Under the Sun” — a compilation of essays, speeches and other musings from her blog on the College’s website.
Summer is a magical time. Regardless of our exam results, we all deserve to celebrate the season. And what better way to celebrate than with awesome music for our favorite cliché activities? 1) Driving around with your windows down (alone, like a badass) Whether its driving to the beach or just on the way to work, we all have times when we want to roll the windows down and blast our music.
Films have shaped the way we perceive and experience the summer for decades. Would we dance in the streets with our friends without having seen the classic “Grease”? Probably not. Would we have begged our parents to send us to summer camp in hopes of finding our long-lost twin without “The Parent Trap”? No. These classic summer movies have been a huge influence on this generation’s upbringing.
Looking for a good book to read this summer? Take a gander at the list below, which matches excellent summer books with college majors.
