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Surfer Blood's latest album serves as a tribute to late founding member.
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Sunny rock for winter weather

Adopting darker lyrics and instrumental experimentation, “Snowdonia” exemplifies the classic appeal of Surfer Blood’s sound while introducing a welcome, matured approach to its execution.


Lady Gaga performed adequately, if not superbly at this year's Super Bowl halftime show.
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Lady Gaga jumps off edge

Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl halftime show was surprisingly palatable, especially given the rumors that she would deliver a “definitive” statement on politics.


"The Sounds and Silences of Black Girlhood" serves as a tribute to the inherent resistance of young black women.
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Small but mighty

The subtle exclamation of “The Sounds and Silences of Black Girlhood” — a mini-exhibit in the Special Collections Library — exists as an undeniable reminder of the inherent resistance black women express from a young age.


Junot Díaz gives an unconventional yet inspiring speech to a crowd in Newcomb.
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Junot Díaz gives a brief, wondrous speech

Nearly every question directed at Díaz involved writing or art, and the author had a lot to say on both topics. “We’re not here to make friends,” he said, referring to the role of writers.

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With the fall season underway, Cavalier Daily Sports Desk writers Victoria Blankenship and Ryan Weiner discuss the University’s Sabre Points System, how it works and why it matters for Virginia athletics. From football Saturdays to volleyball courts, they share how the system strengthens student turnout and shapes the athletic experience on Grounds.