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THIS IS US -- Pictured: "This Is Us" Key Art -- (Photo by: NBCUniversal)
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This is “This is Us,” unfortunately

There is an audience for a show like “This is Us.” They’re the type who cry during Nicholas Sparks movies. Honestly, they’re probably buying premiere tickets in advance for every single Nicholas Sparks movie.


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The pretty good place

Within the first 10 seconds of “The Good Place,” main character Eleanor Shellstrop (Kristen Bell) reads this message: “Welcome! Everything is fine.” It’s a message that rings incredibly true to the quality of the show itself.


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​“Big Mess” should be cleaned up

Alternative rock band Grouplove, famous for its 2011 hit “Tongue Tied,” recently dropped the album “Big Mess,” a compilation of 11 tracks about love, loss and pursuing the true meaning of life.


With powerful vibes and mesmerizing lights, Flume put on an impressive performance
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​Flume rocks the Pavilion

Rarely would so many people make the trip to the Downtown Mall on a Sunday night just to see a concert, but with Flume in town it seemed necessary.


"Victorious Secret" currently can be viewed in Campbell Hall
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​Revealing the “Victorious Secret”

Lorenz wanted to celebrate and highlight the accomplishments of female athletes who lived over 2,000 years ago. This led to the creation of “Victorious Secret,” a mosaic installation which now hangs in Campbell Hall.


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“You’re the Worst” is back and meaner than ever

Although technically considered a romantic comedy, “You’re the Worst” is doing everything it can to dismantle the clichés of the genre it occupies, mainly by exploring the very real flaws of its main characters — Gretchen Cutler (Aya Cash) and Jimmy Shive-Overly (Chris Geere).

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Latest Podcast

In this episode of On Record, Dr. William Brady, professor of emergency medicine and co-founder of U.Va. EMS, discusses the creation of the University's first student-run emergency medical service. From improving emergency response times and working alongside local first responders to providing hands-on experience for student EMTs, Dr. Brady explains how U.Va. EMS is enhancing campus safety while preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.