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(02/16/17 7:43am)
On average, class council, Student Council and Honor officials can dedicate between 10 and 40 hours a week to their positions. The commitment required of these jobs typically makes it hard for student leaders to fully participate in other activities on Grounds, though some manage to balance multiple roles.
(02/09/17 6:27am)
The University’s Information Technology Services and the Information Security, Policy and Records Office will continue to use phishing simulation exercises to promote cyber safety and awareness for cyber scams.
(01/23/17 5:58am)
“Not Even Happiness,” Julie Byrne’s second album, presents the artist’s sound as a blend of Enya, Bon Iver and Annie Lennox. Byrne’s ethereal and surprisingly low voice has a lulling effect on listeners. As with any work that is buttery-smooth and easy on the ears, it can be difficult to distinguish between songs. Yet this occasional lack of clarity among melodic lines ends up being one of Byrne’s strengths — she does not ask listeners to focus terribly hard on her lyrics.
(11/10/16 3:36am)
Lydia Loveless is the type of female role model mothers should present to their young daughters. The 26-year-old songwriter combines her dry sense of humor, thought-provoking lyrics and an external fortitude that makes it very clear she is worthy of respect and praise.
(11/09/16 1:57am)
Who cares for you when you can no longer care for yourself? Deirdre Fishel’s documentary “Care” examines this question through the lens of home health care. The screening was held Saturday at Piedmont Virginia Community College’s Dickinson Center as part of the annual Virginia Film Festival.
(09/16/16 2:36am)
The greatest takeaway from Gavin DeGraw’s sixth album, “Something Worth Saving,” is that his style has changed drastically over the course of his career. For fans who grooved to “Chariot” and “Follow Through” nearly 15 years ago, DeGraw is an entirely different singer. In 2003, DeGraw’s songs ranged from slower, piano-centric ballads like “Just Friends” to grittier, head-bopping hits like “I Don’t Want To Be.” His style continued to follow emotional ups and downs, reaching its peak with “Sweeter” in 2011. Two years later, DeGraw’s unique, earthy style disappeared.
(04/27/16 2:42am)
New England rock band, Sorority Noise, released a new album, “It Kindly Stopped for Me,” April 22. In 11 minutes total, the band pairs polished subtle accompaniments with incredibly raw and intimate lyrics to give listeners a unique mix of complicated, circular emotions and technique. Vocalist Cam Boucher used his personal experience with mental illness, and that of his friends, as the basis for his writing.
(04/14/16 1:35am)
Mavis Staples took to the Paramount Theater’s stage last weekend to perform in Charlottesville for the first time. The 76-year-old artist has more pep in her step, enthusiasm for music and passion for change than most young people.
(02/26/16 2:37am)
Nine bands will offer a faith-based show March 12 at John Paul Jones Arena as part of “Christian music’s most entertaining tour for the whole family.” Arts and Entertainment had the opportunity to speak to two of the touring artists — Adam Agee, lead vocalist of Audio Adrenaline, and Duncan Phillips, drummer for Newsboys. Both Christian rock groups are excited to bring their newest hits to the vibrant, youthful crowd.
(02/11/16 5:21am)
Last weekend, the University Spanish Theater Group gave four performances of “En la Ardiente Oscuridad (In the Burning Darkness),” a play centered around the arrival of a new student at a 1950s Spanish institute for the blind. The cast and production team included members of the University Spanish Department faculty, students and others who volunteer their time to offer low-cost shows in Spanish to students.
(12/03/15 1:59am)
Known for her ever-popular hit, “A Thousand Miles,” Vanessa Carlton will perform live Dec. 12 at The Southern Café and Music Hall. The artist has entered into a new stage in her musical career, one that is focused on helping listeners relax in her music rather than on catchy lyrics or snappy beats. Arts & Entertainment had the opportunity to talk to Carlton about the evolution of her artistry and listeners’ responses to her new album, “Liberman.”
(11/20/15 1:59am)
Ten students took the stage at Boylan Heights last Tuesday night for TEDxUVA’s Student Speaker Competition. The TEDx program — an independent offshoot of the larger nonprofit organization TED — encourages communities to organize independent events featuring conversation and connection. The University’s TEDx event featured short talks on topics ranging from chronic insomnia to mental illness to origins of violent thought.
(10/18/15 10:26pm)
In their Wednesday night show at the Southern, Reptar took audience members on a weird, intergalactic adventure. Bright, trippy keyboard effects reminiscent of time travel and dream sequences accompanied vocalist Graham Ulicny’s passionate melodies from the group’s most recent album, “Lurid Glow.”