Alumna artist Aleeta celebrates her comeback to UVA by releasing a new single

By Omari John | May 20, 2021

As she reflects on her time at the University, Aleeta advises current students to pursue their passions and be confident in their path.

Tied for First: Songs to be better

By Stefan Lizarzaburu | May 20, 2021

Finals season can already be a stressful time, but add in a global pandemic and online school and it becomes even more stressful.

The ultimate finals season playlist

By Mahika Ghaisas | May 7, 2021

Caitlin Woodford, third-year College student and director, led the The First Year Players' spring production of "Singin’ in the Rain."

First Year Players’ 'Singin’ in the Rain' goes COVID-friendly

By Lauren Whitlock | May 6, 2021

Most frequently occurring in the entertainment industry, “cancelling” is when audiences collectively decide to no longer support an individual or anything associated with that individual.

Why has ‘cancel culture’ become the retort to accountability in the entertainment industry?

By Keyandra Morris | May 3, 2021

Aestheticization of activism

By Liz Kraisinger | April 30, 2021

"Cruel Summer" could be the next hit teen drama

By Olivia Garrone | April 27, 2021

In a two-episode series premiere event, Freeform debuted “Cruel Summer,” just in time for the new show to become the teen drama of the season.

“McCartney III Imagined” is an adaptation of Paul McCartney's 2020 release titled “McCartney III,” featuring covers and collaborations with modern greats across a wide range of genres.

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Hey Jude, do you listen to Dominic Fike? Because Paul McCartney does

By Grace Eberhardt | April 25, 2021

“McCartney III Imagined” is an adaptation of his 2020 release titled “McCartney III,” featuring covers and collaborations with modern greats across a wide range of genres.

At just 22 years old, British singer-songwriter Declan McKenna has achieved a lot.

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Declan McKenna is the best thing to happen to indie-pop

By Mahika Ghaisas | April 25, 2021

Through his determination to use his voice for change, Declan McKenna has become the best thing to happen to indie-pop.

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The Brand New Day Benefit Concert honors legacy of empowerment

By Sarah Howorth | April 22, 2021

On April 17, the Virginia Women’s Chorus broadcasted the "Women Against Violence: Brand New Day" Benefit Concert on YouTube in support of sexual assault awareness.

Second-year College student Caroline Weis designed the cover with Keenan to ensure that it reflected the real confrontation that comes with the command of "Face Me."

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"Face Me" explores author's intersectionality on a personal level

By Katelyn Ragland | April 22, 2021

"Face Me: a declaration" examines complexities through a lens that begins in uncertainty and submission and transforms into a celebration of self.

Yager is at a staggering 80,231 monthly listeners on Spotify and 199,200 plays on Apple music, solidifying him as an up-and-coming artist to look out for.

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Making lo-fi on the low

By Mary Kurbanov | April 22, 2021

Adin Yager — 19-year-old producer and first-year College student — is steadily making his way in the lo-fi genre under the alias "skyswimming."

In his debut album 'Sunflower,' Briston Maroney strives to leave the angst of his earlier projects in the rearview as he negotiates the terms of life and love — a sign of maturity — despite the adverse anxieties surrounding them.

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‘Sunflower’ reasons to find peace in life’s complexities

By Sydney Seligman | April 15, 2021

Maroney strives to leave the angst of his earlier projects in the rearview as he negotiates the terms of life and love, despite the adverse anxieties surrounding them.

Shakespeare on the Lawn’s production of “Love’s Labour’s Lost” will be presented virtually via Zoom April 16 and 17 at 7 p.m.

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Shakespeare on the Lawn to present “Love’s Labour’s Lost” over Zoom

By Robin Schwartzkopf | April 13, 2021

This Friday and Saturday, the cast will take to the Zoom stage to perform the comedy.

Syreeta’s cover of “She’s Leaving Home” by The Beatles wins the title of best cover ever crafted, and best song, too.

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Tied for First: “She’s Leaving Home” by Syreeta

By Stefan Lizarzaburu | April 9, 2021

No song better exemplifies the approach of covers that listen, feel and reshape through re-experience than Syreeta’s cover of “She’s Leaving Home” by The Beatles.

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Demi Lovato begins a new chapter with most recent album

By Darryle Aldridge | April 8, 2021

Almost three years after Demi Lovato's overdose, she makes her triumphant return to music with a full-length studio album and a four-part documentary.

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“Godzilla vs. Kong” is a stunning reunion of veteran film stars

By Samanta Pomier | April 5, 2021

"Godzilla vs. Kong" delivers exactly what the title promises — two giant monsters fight and create chaos around them.

Lil Nas X released his long awaited new single “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)" March 26.

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How Lil Nas X turned the musical legacy of the ‘Satanic Panic’ on its head

By Omega Ilijevich | April 2, 2021

Lil Nas X— a gay, Black rapper— has found a way to embrace this legacy of opposing the imposition of conservative “norms” to tell his own story.

Eric Andre served as writer and lead actor for the film "Bad Trip," which was released on Netflix March 26.

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Eric Andre got his own prank movie and didn’t hold back

By Randolph Brownell | April 1, 2021

While "Bad Trip" is not a masterful or intelligent comedy, it is worth a watch on Netflix for a couple — for better or for worse — unforgettable moments.

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The art of the short story

By Luke Sills | March 29, 2021

"The Art of the Short Story" brought into conversation John Lanchester and Te-Ping Chen, authors of recently released and well-regarded short story collections.

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Alumna artist Aleeta celebrates her comeback to UVA by releasing a new single

Tied for First: Songs to be better

The ultimate finals season playlist

First Year Players’ 'Singin’ in the Rain' goes COVID-friendly

Why has ‘cancel culture’ become the retort to accountability in the entertainment industry?

Aestheticization of activism

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"Cruel Summer" could be the next hit teen drama

Hey Jude, do you listen to Dominic Fike? Because Paul McCartney does

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"Face Me" explores author's intersectionality on a personal level

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‘Sunflower’ reasons to find peace in life’s complexities

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“Godzilla vs. Kong” is a stunning reunion of veteran film stars

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The art of the short story

‘There’s a point at which we’re going to break:’ Graduate students demand respect, fair working conditions

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