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Turning up the sounds of summer

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.


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Exploring the Virginia Film Festival

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.


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Acting dramatic

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.


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Behind the red curtain

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.


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Comedy, seriously

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.


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Free arts finds

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.


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What Wahoos wear

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.


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Talk Shakespeare to me

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.


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Dean Meredith Woo to release new book

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.


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Fourteen songs for six summer occasions

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.


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A mental vacation

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.


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Major good reads

Looking for a good book to read this summer? Take a gander at the list below, which matches excellent summer books with college majors.

Latest Podcast

From her love of Taylor Swift to a late-night Yik Yak post, Olivia Beam describes how Swifties at U.Va. was born. In this week's episode, Olivia details the thin line Swifties at U.Va. successfully walk to share their love of Taylor Swift while also fostering an inclusive and welcoming community.