The University needs the ‘Black Monologues’ By Dan Goff | 04/18/2019 One of the greatest strengths of the Black Monologues — and the aspect that makes it most difficult to write about — is that every speech, every cast member deserves praise. READ MORE
Judah & the Lion at The Jefferson: Not a concert, but so much more By Leah Erwin | 4/18/2019 8:47pm A testament to the earnest charm and musical talent of the band, an unorthodox concert format at The Jefferson subverted and transcended what would have been traditional show.
Black feminist archaeology of adornment at the Tom Tom Festival By Darryle Aldridge | 04/18/2019 At the beginning of her presentation, Flewellen called her work an “ode to the maternal lives of my mothers.” READ MORE
A comedic sense of community in ‘Scared Scriptless’ By Ananya Suram | 04/17/2019 While the pair succeeded in proving their improv ability in the zaniest way possible, the real highlight of the show was learning about unsung comic minds living right here in Charlottesville. READ MORE
Anderson .Paak leaves fans grasping at thin air By Stefan Lizarzaburu | 04/17/2019 There’s no disappointment that accompanies “Ventura.” There’s just an undeniable longing for so much more. READ MORE
Sartorial Spaces: Spring fashion blossoms questions By Sydney Bradley | 04/10/2019 After dreaming about spring, its colors and the vibrancy April promises, I wondered, what will spring look like this year at the University? READ MORE
‘Shazam!’ doesn’t quite call down the thunder By Gregory Lee | 04/10/2019 The film’s flaws are many in number but shallow in depth, easy to ignore behind a layer of appealing characters, pleasant comedy and effective story. READ MORE
Pop culture moments that pale in comparison to the glory of winning a men’s basketball national championship By Robin Schwartzkopf | 04/10/2019 No moments in history — even ones that were scripted — could compare to Monday night’s joy. READ MORE
Alice Clair is the next big name in folk rock By Elliot Van Noy | 04/03/2019 The listener’s point of view does matter. Clair herself is a constant listener, and it’s evident in her music. READ MORE
‘Barry’ returns with a denied cliffhanger and new status quo By Max Patten | 04/02/2019 Season two of “Barry” does not look to recapture lightning in a bottle the way season one did, but it does appear set to repeat that successful formula. READ MORE
WTJU trades student convenience for more ambitious, connected future By Max Patten | 04/02/2019 “You know, a community radio station doesn't get very far without a community.” READ MORE
‘WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE ALL GO?’ is a love letter to heartbreak By Ria Sardesai | 04/01/2019 Eilish's debut album tells the haunting story of heartbreak and pain without completely ridding Eilish of her teenage goofiness and excitement. READ MORE
‘On My Block’ stirs up emotions with season premiere By Darryle Aldridge | 03/31/2019 The show managed to find the perfect middle ground for discussing social issues and delivering punchlines without making viewers feel like they are watching an after-school special. READ MORE
'The Act' misses the mark of true-crime drama By Leah Erwin | 03/31/2019 “The Act” doesn’t carry the same storytelling heft as some of its true-crime counterparts. READ MORE
Stories about stories: Three authors share their work and speak about their craft By Sydney Bradley | 03/29/2019 At the crux of the conversation that carried into the night was the authors’ craft — and its relationship to their own stories. READ MORE
“Us” delivers on all its horror promises By Caitlin Woodford | 03/29/2019 Though the general outline may seem to follow tropes of the genre, the twists and turns carefully woven into the story make this film anything but typical. READ MORE
Diverse voices striving for even more diversity By Loree Seitz | 03/29/2019 The discussion opened with a simple question — what is LGBTQI fiction? READ MORE
Wallows win the coming-of-age cliché By Sarah Howorth | 03/28/2019 The majority of “Nothing Happens” is characterized by a tragic one-sided relationship and the mental battle of overcoming insecurity both in love and life. READ MORE
Charisma, uniqueness, nerve — and racism? By Darryle Aldridge | 03/27/2019 Arts and Entertainment sat down with former Charlottesville drag queen Clinton Johnson to discuss discrimination within the drag community. READ MORE
“The Power of Graphic Novels” lies in the hands of illustrator and reader By Ria Sardesai | 03/27/2019 “The Power of Graphic Novels” was an event that showed that graphic novels are the perfect gateway to attaining visual literacy. READ MORE
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