Arts & Entertainment

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Book bans through the eyes of local educators

By Melanie Chuh | May 24, 2023

As the wave of book bans reaches Virginia, public schools are being forced to consider the balance between students’ exploration and protection through literature.

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Mia Gualtieri on her artistic evolution on Grounds

By Delores Cyrus | May 20, 2023

Ahead of her quickly approaching graduation, Gualitieri sat down to speak about coming into herself as an artist in Charlottesville and the mark she hopes to leave on the University’s vibrant and talent-filled art scene. 

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Hoos Originals: Eight songs released by U.Va. students

By Abigail Milne | May 19, 2023

Need a playlist for those long walks across Grounds? These UVA student originals will keep the good vibes going from the Corner to the Chem Building. From acoustic indie to alternative rock, listen to the best of the University’s creative Cavaliers.

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On Repeat: Summer setlist

By Grace Scott | May 12, 2023

Here are four indie tunes that exude summer in all its freewheeling glory. 

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“Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.” is an empathetic and charming depiction of pre-teen girlhood

By Tommy Hodgkins | May 7, 2023

The film is admirably so open and blunt about the struggles of girlhood and growing up. 

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“Beau Is Afraid” of his own delusions and audiences should be too

By Jamie Jeong | May 4, 2023

The film is the most controversial of Aster’s work by far for good reason, however, it seems to fulfill exactly what he ultimately wanted — for audiences to walk out of the theater wanting to throw up, questioning everything they just saw and afraid to call their mother back. 

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A preview of “I’m a Virgo” at the Violet Crown

By Sophie Hay | April 28, 2023

Director and activist Boots Riley appeared at the Violet Crown on Tuesday for a screening of his upcoming show “I’m a Virgo,” offering students and community members a preview of his newest project and insight into his creative process. 

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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.”

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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.

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On Repeat: Motivating tunes to carry you through finals week

By Emily Pitts | April 26, 2023

Here are just a few songs to listen to for some motivation through the last minute cram sessions and all-around good vibes — a taste of summer to remind you of the good to come.

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The experimental horror of “Enys Men” quickly grows tedious

By Charles Burns | April 25, 2023

From beginning to end, the movie’s plotting remains boldly abstract — filtering the protagonist’s growing isolation through a medley of surreal horror imagery — as well as tantalizing visions of both her past and potential future. 

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First Year Player’s production of “Big Fish” is equal parts humor and heart

By Grace Scott | April 25, 2023

This semester, FYP put on a four-night run from April 20-23 of the 2013 Broadway musical “Big Fish” directed by fourth-year Engineering student Dreyden Wedertz. 

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Tina Fey dazzles with wry humor in President’s Speakers Series revival

By Leon Arceo | April 24, 2023

The President Series gave an energetic return, supporting individual University arts programs and groups.  

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Director Ben Affleck achieves liftoff in the relentlessly entertaining “Air”

By Charles Burns | April 23, 2023

For all 111 rousing minutes of the Affleck film’s running time, “Air” proves remarkably gifted at making you believe.

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OYFA celebrates their 35th anniversary

By Elizabeth Shackelford | April 20, 2023

 In a day filled with music, food, art and theatre, OYFA students delivered a cultural exhibition that encompassed the spirit of community that the club embodies.

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OFFScreen cordially encourages students to embrace film

By Tommy 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.

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Melanie Martinez is reborn in her new concept album “PORTALS”

By Emma Herold | April 17, 2023

Aesthetically, thematically and sonically “PORTALS” marries the old and the new.

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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. 

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Unpacking America’s potential TikTok ban and the RESTRICT Act that may follow

By Mary Kurbanov | April 17, 2023

Congress has recently found a way to put their bipartisan issues aside — banning TikTok. As one of the most used social media and entertainment platforms to date, with over one billion users scrolling through a highly personalized every day, the company’s ties to China and its grasp on American youth has caused lawmakers from all backgrounds to worry. 

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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.