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Adele's latest, "25," was released this past Friday following anticipation from fans.
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​Adele soars once more

When discussing an artist as monumental as Adele, the burden of the past inevitably comes up. “21” established Adele as less of a pop star and more of an incomparable talent with an ageless voice.


With a striking plot and perfect balance of tone, "Jessica Jones" stuns.
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“Jessica Jones” is best superhero adaptation available

With a total of 12 films and three television series delving into the shared Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), it’s fair to say Marvel-fatigue is beginning to set in. But "Jessica Jones" seamlessly blends genres and creates a riveting well-plotted story that complements the bingeing capabilities of Netflix. 


Jane The Virgin -- Key Art -- Credit: © 2014 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved
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Praising “Jane the Virgin”

The show is currently in its second season, and executive producer Jennie Snyder Urman anticipates a bright future. The success of the show heavily depends on Urman’s identification with her main character.


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Strange holiday songs to mix-up your playlist

Everybody has heard the holiday classics that fill the radio waves from November to December. Instead of hearing the same old tunes over and over, shake up your playlist with these unique, unusual and outright weird holiday selections.


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Same “Call of Duty” formula, better features

The newest iteration of the “Call of Duty” franchise, “Call of Duty: Black Ops 3,” has maintained the tried and true formula of other “Call of Duty” games while also adding several new features both old and new players will appreciate. 


Michel's latest work presents a collection of whimsical short stories.
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“Upright Beasts” author shares excerpts with local community

Lincoln Michel relinquishes his inner literary monster in the recently-released short story collection, “Upright Beasts.” Reading several excerpts from his new collection, the author showcased his ability to take real experiences and transform them into fantastical fictional journeys. 


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TEDxUVA stuns crowd at Boylan Heights

Ten students took the stage at Boylan Heights last Tuesday night for TEDxUVA’s Student Speaker Competition. The event overall reminded students that everyone has a unique story that should be encouraged to share.


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“Made in the A.M.” hits all the right notes

After Zayn Malik announced his departure from One Direction in March, it seemed that the international act might cease to exist as the pop powerhouse it has become. Now a four-piece, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson have put to rest any doubt with their fifth studio album “Made in the A.M” out last Friday.


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Busdriver paves new roads on “Thumbs”

Busdriver’s perennial perch upon the catbird seat of underground hip-hop receives even more solidification with his release of “Thumbs.” Perhaps the greatest rapper that nobody has ever heard, Busdriver has long-stymied fans with dizzying verses, riddled with abstraction but always purposeful in intent.


TNT's "Agent X" presents a triumphant Sharon Stone, but fails to create drama and tension.
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“Agent X” flops

Famous for her roles in films such as “Basic Instinct” and “Casino,” actress Sharon Stone returns to television in her first leading role as Vice President Natalie Maccabee in “Agent X” following years of numerous stints portraying supporting characters. 


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Latest Podcast

With the women’s team working to maintain a five-year championship streak at the College Club Swimming National Championships, Club Swim at U.Va. hosts a thriving team at the University consisting of hundreds of members. Colin Sartori, Club Swim president and third-year engineering student, discusses the history, events and upcoming competitions for the organization, including the the College Club Swimming National Championships in April.