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One of contemporary literature’s most influential voices, two-time Pulitzer winner Colson Whitehead, comes to Blacksburg , articleThe author takes the Center for the Arts stage Wednesday, Sept. 30, for a conversation about writing, history, and the power of storytelling.
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A taste of Appalachia, plated with history , articleBy bringing together chefs, scholars, and students, the immersive meal A Taste of Appalachia, Past and Present transformed archival materials into a living, public experience — one that challenges stereotypes and highlights the region’s diverse cultural influences.
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A new spin on ADHD treatment , articleResearchers are studying how DJing and hip-hop music production could help improve ADHD symptoms in young adults through creative, non-drug therapy.
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Rap takes center stage at Super Bowl , articleThis Sunday, Kendrick Lamar will become the first solo rap artist in history to headline a Super Bowl halftime show. The co-founders of hip-hop studies at Virginia Tech discuss the significance of his performance and why hip-hop scholarship is important.