The Velvet Rut
cd Don’t be surprised when Paul Curreri lurches at you like a Southern gothic balladeer, a red-handed Nick Cave character, on “Mantra,” the first track on The Velvet Rut. Named […]
Justin Timberlake with Pink
music Forget sexy. JT is bringing curvy back. Say what you want about Justin Timberlake, the man does not seem to go in for the emaciated aesthetic. The women among […]
Explosions in the Sky with The Paper Chase and Eluvium
music September 11th could have sidelined Explosions in the Sky. Their breakthrough album, Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Live Forever, was released […]
Beebe to serve 18 months
William Beebe, the man who pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault in an incident at a 1984 UVA fraternity party was sentenced to 18 months in prison and taken into custody March 15.
Office e-mail: what’s the deal?
The Interweb is a mysterious place, and e-mail, a main method of communication ’cross the nebulous tubes, is a touchy subject. E-mail at work is even touchier, given that companies […]
Webb backs rural-policing institute
Earlier this month, the United States Senate tacked on an amendment to the 9/11 Commission Homeland Security Legislation that would create a “Rural Policing Institute” (RPI) within the Federal Law […]
Cavs make academic Final Four
UVA may have lost on Sunday to Tennessee, cancelling dreams of the Sweet Sixteen and a national championship. But Wahoo fans can sleep at night knowing that at least they […]
Song and dance in a field of trash
Somehow, in a place filled with things that others have deemed undesirable, there was dancing and singing. More than 400 people (including 80 UVA students) had come to the city […]
Titles to avoid when Groh’s in charge
Brains or brawn? UVA football coach Al Groh (63-66 in six seasons) may spend most of his time on the field, but an invitation last Thursday from University Librarian Karin Wittenborg prompted the pigskin
Hillary, shmillary: What about local races?
Odd years may be off years as far as national elections are concerned, and one can’t watch five minutes of U.S. news without learning of the latest nuance in a […]