Perfect pitch and prestige: uncovering the famous a cappella culture at U.Va
By Emma Herold | October 5, 2023With so much lore, prestige and attention surrounding the art, it begs the question — why does this school care so much about a cappella?
With so much lore, prestige and attention surrounding the art, it begs the question — why does this school care so much about a cappella?
Every Thursday evening in the belly of Brooks Hall sits the collection of poets, creatives and arts enthusiasts that make up Flux, the University’s student-led poetry and spoken word organization. The only one of its kind on Grounds, Flux plays a unique and important role in the community, giving its participants a place to express themselves and a platform to share their work.
Blending entertainment with friendship and comedy, Amuse Bouche passionately brings a unique craft to the University’s artistic community — long form improv. After a recent performance, members sat down to discuss improv, friendship and comedy.
At the Special Collections Library, a curated collection of images, art and documents paints viewers a picture of the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance. Its newest exhibition, “Their World As Big As They Made It: Looking Back at the Harlem Renaissance” brings the life and ardor of the Harlem Renaissance to Grounds.
Following her time at the University, School of Architecture alumna Makaela Johansen has made strides in her blossoming graphic design career. Just over a year after her 2022 graduation, Johansen sat down to reflect upon her journey, passions and goals.
In her debut novel “Fireflies and Zeroes,” Liz Larson shares the shimmering firefly-like charm of Charlottesville alongside the city’s flaws, its zeroes.
Third-year College student Luke Richard Powers is a rising star in the Charlottesville music scene, coming off not only a recent performance at the Southern but the release of his new single “Red and Blue.”
WXTJ is the University's freeform student radio station, and it has been a beloved home to its student DJs for nearly ten years.
Though the film industry today is dominated by blockbusters and Disney franchises, OFFScreen — a student-run organization at the University — aims to connect the student body with lesser-seen films.
In every aspect of its being — between design, philanthropy, and the final performance — CRAVE is a triumph of student creatives.
Regardless of the distance or obstacles presented before him, Mathiang has consistently used his voice to impede social injustice.
On the week-end after his first performance as a solo artist, fourth-year College student Noah Tinsley, better known by his stage name mr. after, sat down with The Cavalier Daily to discuss his long-standing talent for writing rap songs.
“Women Making Books,” showcases stories throughout history that assert bookmaking as a source of female agency in the historically male-dominated world of literature.
Needles in hand, Faith is one of the many young fiber artists working with fabric, yarn or thread as a material to advocate for sustainable fashion.
At a school practically overflowing with student talent and imagination, one student-run organization provides a platform to distribute the work of writers, creators, and designers alike — V Magazine.
X-Tasee dance crew has been a staple in the community since they were founded as the University’s first hip-hop dance group in 2005. While the group has been forced to adapt to the post-Covid scene, they continue to impress audiences at events at the University and beyond.
The theater maintains its antique aesthetic with new inclusions to improve the audience experience, allowing it to stay alive and thrive.
The talented ensemble — all of which graduated from the University between 2015 and 2020 — returned to their hometown this past Thursday to play at The Southern Cafe & Music Hall, kicking off their second annual Kendall Street is For Lovers Tour.
A feature on student music club Indieheads, highlighting their accomplishments and the importance of the club to student music lovers.
The Rap Lab is a great space for collaborative music making with help from a professor with vast experience and knowledge in the world of rap.