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Western Albemarle sophomore William “Liam” Meador’s poem, “Beyond the Screen,” took first place in a UVA writing contest.

The University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors Special Committee on the Search for a President, the group tasked with finding the school’s next leader, will meet on Monday.

UVA supporters laughed, cheered and even sang along to the Good Ole Song during the Virginia Film Festival’s screening of “Pep Banned,” a new documentary that chronicles the rise and fall of the university’s famous and at times infamous Pep Band.

The final day of the Virginia Film Festival featured the world premiere of “Shenandoah,” a new nature documentary filmed in Shenandoah National Park, co-produced by VPM and Orange Frame Productions.

The 38th Annual Virginia Film Festival ended Sunday evening at the Paramount Theater with a screening of the final film, “Rental Family.” 

The actor and musician received the festival’s “Achievement in Music Award” and participated in a moderated discussion after the film.

Richmond native Melody Roscher’s writing and directing debut was screened at the Virginia Film Festival on Friday.

Director and Virginia Film Festival Advisory Board member Clay Tweel’s new documentary “Andy Kaufman is Me” was screened Thursday at the festival.

Trey Yesavage, who spent the summer of 2022 in Cville, starts for the Blue Jays, becoming the first Tom Sox player to appear in the Fall Classic.

Early voting has been going on for more than a month, but the next two Saturdays allow those to vote early who couldn’t make it to the registrar’s office during the week.