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Flux’s open mic nights — the club’s hallmark event — are where this celebration of all art forms takes place most frequently.
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Flux celebrates self-expression through spoken word

Every Thursday evening in the belly of Brooks Hall sits the collection of poets, creatives and arts enthusiasts that make up Flux, the University’s student-led poetry and spoken word organization. The only one of its kind on Grounds, Flux plays a unique and important role in the community, giving its participants a place to express themselves and a platform to share their work.


Much of Tinsley’s work is inspired by his own life — he enjoys the coded vulnerability his wordplay affords him.
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The Kids Are Alright: mr. after

On the week-end after his first performance as a solo artist, fourth-year College student Noah Tinsley, better known by his stage name mr. after, sat down with The Cavalier Daily to discuss his long-standing talent for writing rap songs. 


The crew fine-tunes their skills through hard work and dedication, practicing at least three times a week — often more when there’s a showcase in sight — and sometimes learns multiple dances in one night. 
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X-Tasee dance crew fosters community through hip-hop

X-Tasee dance crew has been a staple in the community since they were founded as the University’s first hip-hop dance group in 2005. While the group has been forced to adapt to the post-Covid scene, they continue to impress audiences at events at the University and beyond.


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Latest Podcast

Carolyn Dillard, the Community Partnership Manager for the University’s Center of Community Partnerships, discusses the legacy of Dr. King through his 1963 speech at Old Cabell Hall and the Center's annual MLK Day celebrations and community events. Highlighting the most memorable moments of the keynote event by Dr. Imani Perry, Dillard explored the importance of Dr. King’s lasting message of resilience and his belief that individuals should hold themselves responsible for their actions and reactions.