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Luckily, art can offer us roadmaps for new experiences.
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First-year multimedia crash course

While there is no “right way” to prepare for college, first year may be a little easier when not everything feels so unexpected. Here are two movies, two albums and a riveting memoir to guide you into your first year at the University.


Known best for her abstract expressionism, Joan Mitchell is one of the most influential contemporary artists with her career spanning from the 1950s to the 1990s.
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“Joan Mitchell: Uncovering 100 Years” is a fascinating look at the complexities behind art restoration

Along with celebrating the artistry of Joan Mitchell, the Fralin exhibit also centers the process of restoring the artwork itself. The process of restoring paintings works on a case by case basis with the amount of restoration differing based on the desired outcome. Some paintings only require minor tweaks to stop them from deteriorating, while other curators want these restorations to restore paintings to their original visual look.

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On March 19, the Federal Communications Commission authorized Nexstar Media Group to finalize its acquisition of TEGNA Media Group, potentially creating the most expensive and largest broadcast media company in U.S. history. However, there have been many appeals of the decision, as it could have lasting implications for the media that students at the University consume and study.