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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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Will Marsh has got the ‘Ammunition’

Gold Connections makes these hard-hitting rock songs with lyrics that ring as deep as music’s great, past troubadours, yet preoccupied with all the anxieties of the 2020 dystopian freak show we’re living in.


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Latest Podcast

As the fall semester is underway across Grounds, Special Olympics at the University is kicking off its new season. Beyond training for the upcoming Shenandoah Super Games, the student-led volunteer organization plays a vital role in connecting University students with local Charlottesville residents through sports. On this episode of On Record, Grant Supancich, Special Olympics president-in-training and third-year Commerce student, discusses team goals, community impact and how to build a lasting relationship with the organization.