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If I know one thing to be true, it’s that Netflix audiences love true crime stories. Some of the streaming services’ biggest hits are documentary-style true crime stories like Making a Murderer, Tiger King, and Evil Genius. It has become such a fan favorite that the category titled Documentaries feels mostly filled up with true […]
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Every March, people flock to Virginia for the Festival of the Book: a two week event that Publishers, authors, and editors all come together for to talk about the importance and impact of literature. Moderated by Courtney Maum, author and writing coach, The Art of the Short Story was presented by the festival this past […]
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The latest release of the Australian rock band King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard is without a doubt one of their best albums yet. As the sister album to last year’s K.G., which I previously reviewed, L.W. continues to experiment with microtonal music, utilizing tiny pitch differences between two sounds to create complex, fast-paced songs. […]
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This month, PVCC’s Visual Arts Department published a new visual arts gallery online. Featuring local artist Barbara Shenefield, the series of posters is reminiscent of America’s history yet relevant to life today. Shenefield’s exhibition is titled World Progress Association: the New Deal. Although the collection would usually be displayed on campus, the availability of the […]
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Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, students everywhere have transitioned to almost entirely online learning. The few classes that do meet in person are hybrid classes and mostly related to the arts. Tom Clarkson, professor of art, teaches ceramics as a hybrid class on campus and shared some thoughts about how his practices and […]
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For a small city, Charlottesville has many different places for art and music to be shared, from local to international artists. Some staples are The Jefferson Theater, IX Art Park, and the McGuffey Art Center, to name a few. The center, which is located just north of the downtown mall, has been in operation since […]
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After the Virginia Cavaliers’ third consecutive loss, the headline from ESPN’s Jeff Borzello read, “What’s wrong with UVa…?” Borzello writes, “They lack playmakers on the offensive end and their defense isn’t nearly as stingy as it has been in recent years.” Borzello’s critique may or may not be true. After all, Virginia is ranked 115th […]
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Safety is based on the true story of Clemson freshman Ray McElrathbe. During the 2006 season, Ray was forced to hide his brother in his room and take care of him due to his mother battling drug addiction. The inspiring story follows how he balanced football, school, and taking care of his little brother Fahmarr […]
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As we move into the new year, there is no secret that many communities around the country are experiencing an unprecedented amount of change. One thing that hasn’t changed in the Charlottesville community is Tacos Gomez’s glowing presence. This past weekend, I ordered from Tacos Gomez’s to-go service and came away from the experience pleased […]
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At the beginning of 2021, the streaming platform Netflix said they would release at least one new movie per week on their platform. One of the first movies to be released was Outside the Wire, starring Anthony Mackie and Damson Idris. Outside the Wire takes place in Ukraine in the midst of war. Lieutenant Harp […]
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