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Giving first-years a 'Voice'

"I am disturbed... I am in love... I am NOT satisfied... I am accident prone... I am an alcoholic": These and other bold statements can be found on flyers all over Grounds, advertising the Spectrum Theatre's latest project.


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Action hacks need to take a 'Chill' pill

It's out there somewhere, the newest in a long line of how-to manuals: "Summer Action Movies for Dummies." Rest assured, it exists, and it's undoubtedly sitting on the bedside table of somebody at Warner Bros.


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TV courtrooms provide mass culture with glamorized view of justice

Maybe more people would trust this country's legal system if Supreme Court justices felt free to say things like, "Look at me sir, do I have `stupid' written across my forehead?" People who haven't been near a television at noon for the last few years may not recognize that quote, but Judge Judith Scheindlin's candid and brazen words are becoming familiar to a growing audience of viewers. Over the past few years, daytime television has undergone a major transformation.


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Sandler takes sensitive turn with lackluster 'Big Daddy'

He's ba-aaaaaack. Only this time, he's grown up. Well, okay, just a little bit. He is Adam Sandler, whose bag of man-child schtick has turned him into one of Hollywood's $20 million-men, emerging in his fifth leading role in "Big Daddy." Not surprisingly, there is not a whole lot of ingenuity to be found here, but Sandler fans should nonetheless walk away feeling satisfied.


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Unearthing the arts

The heading of Arts and Entertainment can be applied to a large number of activities at the University, but the excitement of having a close to limitless source of subjects is tempered by one small fact.


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Limp Bizkit makes 'Significant' steps with latest album

"Fred Durst. The man. The myth. The compulsive masterpiece. You love him. You hate him. You love to hate him." In this joking elegy excerpted from "Outro," the Limp Bizkit frontman successfully captures the essence that exists behind his image and music. Limp Bizkit gained notoriety with their hard-hitting debut album, "Three Dollar Bill, Y'all$." Coupled with appearances on Ozzfest and Korn's Family Values Tour, Bizkit exploded onto the Hard Rock scene with an intensity to match its music. The group's second album, "Significant Other," marks a notable departure from the style that won the band sudden fame.

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.