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Billy McFarland speaks at a 2014 Magnises event.

Hulu outdoes Netflix in Fyre Festival faceoff

By Thomas Roades | January 27, 2019

Netflix’s “Fyre” and Hulu’s “Fyre Fraud,” which were both released last week, dig into a staggering network of fraud and deception with Billy McFarland as the sociopathic, incompetent con artist at the center of it all.

The question this season poses is a new one: is Bojack redeemable?

‘BoJack Horseman’ explores topical territory in season five

By Thomas Roades | September 24, 2018

Season five begins on a deceptively optimistic note, but as usual, spirals into increasingly dark territory.

Several signs held by counterprotestors referenced last year's events in Charlottesville.

Thousands of counterprotesters vastly outnumber white supremacists at D.C. anniversary rally

By Alexis Gravely and Thomas Roades | August 12, 2018

With little direct interaction between the white supremecists and the counterprotesters, the rallies did not escalate to the violence that marked last year's rally in Charlottesville.

HBO’s latest 30-minute Sunday night drama — “Barry” — stars Bill Hader as the titular Barry.

In conversation with Bill Hader and Alec Berg

By Thomas Roades | April 9, 2018

The Cavalier Daily, along with journalists from several other college publications, got a chance to speak with Bill Hader and Alec Berg about HBO's "Barry."

The Drama Department's production "Urinetown," an unusual but acclaimed show, is running through Saturday, April 7.

Urinetown: ‘not your typical musical’

By Thomas Roades | April 5, 2018

It may not sound like anything one would expect from a musical, but nonetheless, the Department of Drama’s spring offering opened last weekend to an excellent audience reception.

The fifth season of HBO comedy "Silicon Valley" is off to a promising start.

‘Silicon Valley’ returns as strong as ever

By Thomas Roades | March 29, 2018

It’s impressive to see a show so surprising yet so consistent.

Khizr Khan's event "Hope and Sacrifice" was a headlining feature of the 2018 Festival of the Book.

Khizr Khan speaks at Virginia Festival of the Book

By Thomas Roades , Victoria Dancu and Veena Ramesh | March 26, 2018

Khan discussed his recently released books “An American Family” and “This is Our Constitution.”

Ty Zirkle, a third-year College student and Student Council Vice President for Organizations, speaks on Young Americans for Freedom's CIO status.

Student Council grants Young Americans for Freedom CIO status

By Thomas Roades and Ford Easley | January 25, 2018

Lambeth Residence representatives also spoke at meeting against a proposed softball stadium.

The proposed softball stadium would be located at Lambeth Field.

Student Council endorses preserving Lambeth Field

By Thomas Roades | December 7, 2017

The resolution comes amidst criticism of a proposal to construct a softball stadium at Lambeth Field.

The highlight of the show may have been the hilarious antics and clever little jokes added in by the truly committed ensemble.

First Year Players bring magic with ‘Pippin’

By Thomas Roades | December 5, 2017

While not always perfectly polished and professional, their production was carried by an infectious cast and ensemble energy.

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September 20, 2018

Ty Zirkle, a third-year College student and Student Council Vice President for Organizations, speaks on Young Americans for Freedom's CIO status.

January 23, 2018

Sydney Bradley, third-year College student and co-chair of Student Council's Academic Affairs committee, presents the College's new low-enrollment policy.

November 28, 2017

Bryanna Miller said there will be no mass cuts of classes or departments in connection with the College's new policy on low-enrollment classes.

November 14, 2017

Class of 2017 alumnus Daniel McGovern announced the Nov. 10 opening of the University Remembrance Garden at the Student Council meeting Tuesday evening.

November 7, 2017

Michael Horth, a third-year Commerce student and Student Council's chief financial officer, introduces the budget at the podium.

October 10, 2017

The Executive Board also welcomed newly elected members from the first-year and transfer representative elections, which concluded Sept. 21.

September 26, 2017

Charlottesville Mayor Mike Signer teaching his graduate-level politics class at the University of Virginia.

September 13, 2017

Matthew Smythe and Scott Aebersold, the University Dining director and marketing director, respectively, announced the partnership and discussed their goals for innovating the dining program, partnering with the local community and soliciting student feedback.

September 13, 2017

Student Council President Sarah Kenny was only allowed to speak to Dean of Admissions Gregory Roberts in the investigation.

April 18, 2017

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