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Captivating

Josh Trank's Chronicle portrays the typical "super powers gone awry" story in a new and clever light.


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The empire doesn

As an avid Star Wars fan, I will always desperately want to love The Phantom Menace. Unfortunately, the Rolling Stones said it best: "You Can't Always Get What You Want." With the re-release of Episode I in 3-D, George Lucas' 1999 movie is back on our screens and is making the entire sci-fi community cringe yet again. Despite some tantalizing action scenes and blossoming relationships for the romantics, any true Star Wars fan will be disappointed by the movie.


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I hate having to write reviews of movies like this. Spectacular films are fun to review because I want other people to go see them.


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Third time

Listening to The Fray's latest album, Scars and Stories, for the first time, I realized it didn't seem to include as many potential chart-toppers as their previous works.


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Hitting all the right notes

The University will be treated to the third annual SingFest Friday, an "Acapellapalooza" featuring a range of the student body's finest vocal ensembles, including the Virginia Glee Club, the Virginia Gentlemen and the Virginia Sil'hooettes. The Virginia Glee Club started SingFest two years ago as "a means for the U.Va.


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There

When most people think of country music, they picture beer, women and tractors. Although Dierks Bentley falls victim to some of these country stereotypes with his latest album, Home, he uses them to produce a lively and fun collection of music. The first single "Am I the Only One" held the No.


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Bon 'Voyage'

French duo Air isn't exactly part of the underground music scene, but rather has a niche mainstream audience.


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Season two of

I know what you're thinking: The Voice must be just another American Idol rip-off like every other reality singing show.


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The premiere of NBC's new show Smash last Monday was yet another magical product of the United States' longtime love affair with glamour and show business.

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Latest Podcast

The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students throughout their entire transition to college. But much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience working with OTP and how she strives to create a welcoming environment for first-years during orientation and beyond. Along with her role as associate director, summer Orientation leaders and OTP staff work continually to provide a safe and memorable experience for incoming students.