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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

By Delores Cyrus | September 25, 2023

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.

The group’s most recent performance — themed “AFV: An Improv Extravaganza” — consisted of four different forms, each a structured improvisational activity that prompted the group to build scenes.

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Amuse Bouche blends comedy with friendship for a priceless comedic experience

By Amelia Preble | September 19, 2023

Blending entertainment with friendship and comedy, Amuse Bouche passionately brings a unique craft to the University’s artistic community — long form improv. After a recent performance, members sat down to discuss improv, friendship and comedy.

Visitors walking into the Library’s exhibition room will find a brightly lit space filled with seemingly countless artifacts.

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“Their World As Big As They Made It: Looking Back at the Harlem Renaissance” keeps the vibrant era alive on Grounds

By Delaney Hammond | September 12, 2023

At the Special Collections Library, a curated collection of images, art and documents paints viewers a picture of the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance. Its newest exhibition, “Their World As Big As They Made It: Looking Back at the Harlem Renaissance” brings the life and ardor of the Harlem Renaissance to Grounds.

To Johansen, graphic design is a chance to quietly share her art with the world.

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Makaela Johansen: The artist behind Three Notch’d’s latest beer labels

By Amelia Preble | August 24, 2023

Following her time at the University, School of Architecture alumna Makaela Johansen has made strides in her blossoming graphic design career. Just over a year after her 2022 graduation, Johansen sat down to reflect upon her journey, passions and goals.

In her debut novel “Fireflies and Zeroes,” Liz Larson shares the shimmering firefly-like charm of Charlottesville alongside the city’s flaws.

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‘Fireflies and Zeroes’ shines a brilliant light on Charlottesville

By Melanie Chuh | August 1, 2023

In her debut novel “Fireflies and Zeroes,” Liz Larson shares the shimmering firefly-like charm of Charlottesville alongside the city’s flaws, its zeroes.

Powers said that coming to the University has allowed him to take advantage of the burgeoning Charlottesville music scene to expand his own career, performing at local breweries and wineries.

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Luke Richard Powers is finding his sound in Charlottesville

By Siona Pathak | April 26, 2023

Third-year College student Luke Richard Powers is a rising star in the Charlottesville music scene, coming off not only a recent performance at the Southern but the release of his new single “Red and Blue.”

Ashley Park, WXTJ director and fourth-year College student, co-hosts MUSIC BOX N’ TALKS each Wednesday from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.

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Students on air at U.Va.’s underrated freeform radio station

By Sophie Hay | April 26, 2023

WXTJ is the University's freeform student radio station, and it has been a beloved home to its student DJs for nearly ten years.

OFFScreen welcomes everyone at their screenings with open arms. In addition to watching films, students can join in an optional discussion thirty minutes before the screening, where attendees talk about film, music and whatever is going on in their lives.

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OFFScreen cordially encourages students to embrace film

By Thomas Hodgkins | April 20, 2023

Though the film industry today is dominated by blockbusters and Disney franchises, OFFScreen — a student-run organization at the University — aims to connect the student body with lesser-seen films.

CRAVE — standing for Creative, Raw, and Very Edgy — combines design, performance and spirit to produce a fashion show each spring featuring student performances, production and choreography.

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CRAVE builds a creative community through fashion

By Amelia Preble | April 17, 2023

In every aspect of its being — between design, philanthropy, and the final performance — CRAVE is a triumph of student creatives.

Thriving off pure enjoyment, Mathiang produced and released his first album titled “Voice of My Heart.”

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Exiled South Sudanese activist uses music to stir a revolution

By Leon Arceo | April 15, 2023

Regardless of the distance or obstacles presented before him, Mathiang has consistently used his voice to impede social injustice.

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

By Lauren Dalban | March 31, 2023

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 “Women Making Books” exhibit will be on display through June 10 in the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library.

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Prints, plaits, and poetry: “Women Making Books” portrays personal narratives by women writers through a variety of media

By Melanie Chuh | March 31, 2023

“Women Making Books,” showcases stories throughout history that assert bookmaking as a source of female agency in the historically male-dominated world of literature.

Fiber artists like Goalder are working to negate the issues of fast fashion by investing time into a budding movement referred to as slow fashion — the antithesis of fast fashion — which aims to combat the issues of overconsumption and overproduction within the fashion industry.

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Local fiber artists fight against fast fashion by using sustainable materials

By Elizabeth Shackelford | March 30, 2023

Needles in hand, Faith is one of the many young fiber artists working with fabric, yarn or thread as a material to advocate for sustainable fashion.

With around 40 staff members, each individual offers valuable skills in various aspects of production — whether it be writing, photography, graphic design or elsewhere.

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V Magazine showcases student artistry and expression

By Amelia Preble | March 16, 2023

At a school practically overflowing with student talent and imagination, one student-run organization provides a platform to distribute the work of writers, creators, and designers alike — V Magazine.

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

By Olivia Garrone | February 25, 2023

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.

These days, the Paramount Theater is home to a multitude of events from live performances to The Virginia Film Festival

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Behind the scenes at The Paramount Theater

By Leon Arceo | February 12, 2023

The theater maintains its antique aesthetic with new inclusions to improve the audience experience, allowing it to stay alive and thrive.

As if unhinged musical chops and syncopated stage lighting weren’t enough, Smith’s on-the-fly comedy bits and crowd engagement add to the full scale of the Kendall Street Company experience, for which they have gained quite a reputation.

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Kendall Street Company: from 14th St. to national venues

By Tanner Rowe | February 9, 2023

The talented ensemble — all of which graduated from the University between 2015 and 2020 — returned to their hometown this past Thursday to play at The Southern Cafe & Music Hall, kicking off their second annual Kendall Street is For Lovers Tour.

With an average of four bands and 200-300 audience members in attendance, each show is a major feat for the club.

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Indieheads promotes student connection and collaboration through music

By Amelia Preble | January 26, 2023

A feature on student music club Indieheads, highlighting their accomplishments and the importance of the club to student music lovers.

Professor Carson sits with students at the Rap Lab of U.Va

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The Rap Lab is the space for aspiring rappers

By Leon Arceo | October 14, 2022

The Rap Lab is a great space for collaborative music making with help from a professor with vast experience and knowledge in the world of rap.

As technology and advertising techniques develop in parallel, so does the strangeness in influencer promotion — now, advertisers usher in the era of the CGI influencer.

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World of CGI influencing raises important ethical questions

By Mary Kurbanov | September 29, 2022

Also known as virtual influencers, these pseudo-human moguls are fascinating technological creations taking over social media marketing.

Flux celebrates self-expression through spoken word

Amuse Bouche blends comedy with friendship for a priceless comedic experience

“Their World As Big As They Made It: Looking Back at the Harlem Renaissance” keeps the vibrant era alive on Grounds

Makaela Johansen: The artist behind Three Notch’d’s latest beer labels

‘Fireflies and Zeroes’ shines a brilliant light on Charlottesville

Luke Richard Powers is finding his sound in Charlottesville

Students on air at U.Va.’s underrated freeform radio station

OFFScreen cordially encourages students to embrace film

CRAVE builds a creative community through fashion

Exiled South Sudanese activist uses music to stir a revolution

The Kids Are Alright: mr. after

Prints, plaits, and poetry: “Women Making Books” portrays personal narratives by women writers through a variety of media

Local fiber artists fight against fast fashion by using sustainable materials

V Magazine showcases student artistry and expression

X-Tasee dance crew fosters community through hip-hop

Behind the scenes at The Paramount Theater

Kendall Street Company: from 14th St. to national venues

Indieheads promotes student connection and collaboration through music

The Rap Lab is the space for aspiring rappers

World of CGI influencing raises important ethical questions

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