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@Suntimes reporter, @CSTGuild member | she/her 🏳️‍⚧️ | Bylines: @dailyherald , @PhoenixLoyola vmiller @suntimes .com

Chicago, IL
Joined December 2013
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Violet Miller
6 months
A WBEZ analysis of the city’s 311 data showed that more Chicagoans reported not having adequate heat this past January than any other month since February of 2019. But @amyqin12 , @AlvvJess and I looked into it and found something more systemic. 🧵 1/8
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8 months
I am happy to report the Chicago Rat Hole has been restored! Story to come via @Suntimes
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4 months
I’m at the SAIC encampment that started about an hour and a half ago. CPD stopped demonstrators from getting onto the sidewalk on Monroe and are holding a barricade between them and protesters. One arrest has been made, more seem to be coming, police have drawn batons @Suntimes
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4 months
Police say 68 arrested after 2+ hours of negotiations stall and SAIC trespasses student protesters, leading to first CPD clearing of a pro-Palestine encampment demonstration in the city (this year, at least). More below.
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6 years
4 hours and 20 minutes until LP2 @momjeansca
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8 months
while you’re all making your rat hole pilgrimages i highly suggest listening to @Ratboysband @rat_tally @rat_bath_mke (and honorarily @wednesdayband for their flawless album “rat saw god”)
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4 months
This was earlier in the day when police and protesters were pushing back and forth on a barricade police put up. This was going on most of the day, though from what I saw, officers Callahan and Schmitz seemed to get the most aggressive with protesters on the line.
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4 months
Looks like my videos were part of this complaint. Story to come.
@HeatherCherone
Heather Cherone
4 months
BREAKING: Investigators began probing allegations on Monday that Chicago police officers used excessive force against pro-Palestinian protestors outside the Art Institute of Chicago, officials said. @wttw
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Violet Miller
9 months
After a year and a half and a couple hundred bylines, yesterday was my last day freelancing for @Suntimes (because I’m now joining as a GA reporter!) Please keep sending tips (especially those relating to transportation/LGBTQ+ topics) to my DMs/the email in my bio!
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Violet Miller
8 months
@Kachowsterxd @Suntimes there were some super fans drinking malort while the rat hole was being cleared (and yes it’s included in the article):
@_ViMiller
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8 months
Today, the city of Chicago came together to restore our finest landmark: the Chicago Rat Hole. "We take care of our own" Story via @Suntimes .
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5 years
I remember seeing an interview with Eric from Mom Jeans where they said that they pretty much only listen to their friends’ music and I thought that was absurd but now I listen almost exclusively to my friends’ music because y’all are so talented
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3 years
Reminder that @n666cebanned has the best voice in all of rock n roll
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6 years
Just Friends and Mom Jeans on tour circa 2018 @momjeansca @JFCREWBABY
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Violet Miller
5 years
Can we get a quick shoutout for @lexbot666 ? Honestly the hardest working person in diy. That video was incredible and it just shows how much she cares about these projects. I can’t wait to see for what the future of @origamiangeldc holds.
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2 years
“I’ll ride with you to the end,” what Drew Valentine said he told Lucas Williamson after the game #MarchMadness
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@_ViMiller
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3 years
Apologies to @eddyburback but I am now verified. I’d like to thank all 516 of you for your support.
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Violet Miller
4 months
I’m now told by a source that faculty access to buildings has been shut down as of midnight.
@jimdaleywrites
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4 months
BREAKING: A well-placed source tells me the University of Chicago Police will attempt to clear the @SJPatUChicago at 3AM tonight
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6 years
I know @absinthefather has been advocating for this feature for forever and they finally made it a reality.
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4 months
Appears to be the same officer Schmitz as in the prior video, though this was taken as protesters were being arrested (and some given amnesty).
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5 months
There were more than 40 calls for service to the police at the building in the year and a half leading up to the standoff. Residents also said they made 311 reports and hand delivered letters to the mayor’s and governor’s offices.
@jeff_tischauser
Jeff Tischauser
5 months
The rooftop Nazi terrorized his community for several years before CPD responded in force. The rooftop Nazi lived just blocks away from where CPD officers killed Mr. Reed. CPD officers initially pulled over Mr. Reed for not wearing a seat belt. Interesting priorities.
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3 years
Some pics of @Bartees_Strange (and the coolest guitar I’ve ever seen) #pitchforkmusicfestival #P4KFest
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5 years
It’s kind of absurd to me that a festival that claims they are trying to give voices to smaller organizations would work against one that is tabling at their event?? Despite the fact that they could easily avoid putting ppl at risk (including the founder of said organization)???
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@_ViMiller
Violet Miller
4 years
A year ago I was taking pics at Bled Fest I really miss shows
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Violet Miller
2 years
Excited to announce I’ve graduated from Loyola Chicago with a BA in multimedia journalism. A huge thank you to everyone who helped me get here and everyone who has been part of my college journey!
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Violet Miller
3 years
It’s been nice seeing everyone’s pictures of Liam so I wanted to put these out there to help celebrate them. My DMs are open if anyone needs to talk or just wants to share memories.
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Violet Miller
7 months
Several doctors, including at least four from Chicago, traveled to Gaza for over two weeks to help provide care in Gaza last month. They were forced to evacuate when the fighting got too close. Here’s what they saw ⬇️
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@_ViMiller
Violet Miller
4 months
Deleted and reorganized the thread to better share this info: Here are the statements, first two are faculty, next is UChicago United for Palestine and finally UChicago. Not pic’d: UChicago spox tells me they “have sent no such communication” about a midnight deadline.
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@_ViMiller
Violet Miller
4 years
Just found out WAP and Them Bones have the same chord progression and I don’t know what to do with this information.
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@_ViMiller
Violet Miller
3 years
Some of my favorite @RamblersMBB photos I got to take this past year! #MVCHoops
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2 years
if you would’ve told me when I joined @PhoenixLUC (3 yrs ago??) that @mary_norkol and I would be on the front page of @Suntimes together, I would’ve called you crazy and gone back to being nervous about the article i just sent her to edit
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5 years
My friends are rockstars @niiicemn
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@_ViMiller
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4 years
Today I will be covering the BLM protest at Federal Plaza for @PhoenixLUC . Currently on my way into the loop and will update again when I arrive.
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@_ViMiller
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5 years
Thank you to everyone who came out to Sled. All the bands, supporters, friends, you all made it what it was and I want to thank you for playing a part in our dumb little venue. Anyways here’s a thread of people shredding...
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@_ViMiller
Violet Miller
4 years
A year ago today :( can’t believe I won’t be eating at Kermit’s before seeing some insanely stacked line up at some point this year
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3 years
In case anyone is wondering how @king_quise23 ’s first game back is going #MVCHoops #ArchMadness
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5 years
You might ask how we fit 80 burgers, 108 hot dogs, 64 vegan dogs, 184 hot dog buns, and 80 burger buns into one (1) freezer for a DIY fest that we are putting on in our house. The answer is “with difficulty.” Capo Fest! No, Capo Feast.
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5 months
If this was a woman, there would be conversations about if women can handle reporting on men’s sports. If Caitlin decides not to take questions from him, as she should, there’ll be a conversation about if she’s “mature” enough to be in the WNBA. But he gets to write his column.
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Emily Bloch
5 months
Just remember: this male reporter was comfortable enough to say this to a 22 year old celebrity, in front of all his peers, during a live press conference, AS PART OF HIS JOB HE GETS PAID FOR. & we wonder why so few women are in sports journalism or journalism leadership roles?
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And yes, as many have noted, this comes a day after Mayor Brandon Johnson and CPD Supt. Larry Snelling said this
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@_ViMiller
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4 months
Since I’m not sure if anyone’s still on that thread, some context about the push for divestments, specifically from Chicago universities
@_ViMiller
Violet Miller
4 months
Context on divestment push: they’re calling for SAIC to cut ties with the Crown family, which is the namesake of an AIC gallery and the UChicago social work school. They also own 10% of General Dynamics, a weapons company. Link to the investor call:
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5 years
Is this how you advertise
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Violet Miller
5 years
I’m pretty critical of myself when it comes to my drumming but I wanted to post this because I feel like I’ve made progress in the last few months. I wanted to share this because it’s the first time I’ve felt proud of what I was doing on a kit in a long time :)
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3 years
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5 years
Crazy how @summerbruise69 is that good
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4 months
Law enforcement on SAIC roof
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@_ViMiller
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5 years
Yes, I did in fact just get called worthless and a fuck up by a customer wearing a shirt reading “Your hole is my goal”
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@_ViMiller
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1 year
Check out today’s @Suntimes A1 page to see my story on Chicago’s trans community finding joy in family — whether it’s one they’ve made or found. Link below if you’d like to read online (& watch the video we did while speaking with the Gorden-Song family!)
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3 years
For those wondering: Clemons "will be back next Tuesday," could've been in today but they wanted to play it safe. Anderson is redshirting and Welch "did something to his thumb" (hence the brace) but is fine. #MVCHoops
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@_ViMiller
Violet Miller
3 years
Just finished up the pep rally at the team hotel and we're just under an hour from game time on what's been the most beautiful day yet here in St. Louis. #MVCHoops #ArchMadness #ValleyHoops
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@_ViMiller
Violet Miller
4 months
As soon as I say that, police push protesters away from west gate of the park, which was chained shut as soon as police mar an advance. Protesters now shouting, “CPD, KKK, IOF they’re all the same.”
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@_ViMiller
Violet Miller
2 years
Go pick up a copy of @PhoenixLUC today and turn to 14-15 for a full spread of @RamblersMBB doing nothing but winning at their final Arch Madness. (Pics/spread by me, words by @lumcalzada ) #MVCHoops #MarchMadness
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Violet Miller
4 months
CPD confirms SAIC called law enforcement in on it’s students at the encampment after about a little more than 2 hours of negotiations. Story still to come.
@CPD_Media
Chicago Police Communications & News Affairs
4 months
During negotiations, the Art Institute offered an alternate site for the demonstrators, but the demonstrators refused. At approximately 3:30 p.m., the Art Institute requested CPD take enforcement action to remove those illegally occupying the property and a complaint was signed.
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2 years
Ahead of midterm elections, hundreds of Chicagoans flooded the streets in support of abortion rights. “We are in this fight for abortion rights and full reproductive justice until we win," said organizer Linda Loew. 📸: @pat_nabong , story via @Suntimes
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@_ViMiller
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4 years
I want to give you guys the perspective from photojournalists so you can understand our side but I also want to talk about how we as photojournalists can do better. So here’s a thread (1/9)
@lib_crusher
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5 years
All the pics from DIY Prom are here! @emmaleejams @punchdrunktag @short_fictions @likemikega @origamiangeldc @cdrsalamanderva @thnkyouimsry @niiicemn @greymattermi @mericanspirits pics got corrupted but I’m trying to recover them so stay posted 4 that
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@_ViMiller
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4 months
I should note the crowd is very diverse now. Started with students, but people walking by starter joining up as well in addition to other groups like Rev Com. Many in yarmulkes and several children here as well. Police now swapping out some officers on the line.
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5 years
This tops them all. @niiicemn is taking the new decade by storm. I had like 5 different videos I wanted to post but honestly @lilbeephoto captured the perfect video. I watch this whenever I need to smile.
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@_ViMiller
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4 years
Two years ago @addiebaddie420 and I went to prom Friday night, woke up early to drive to Bled Fest Saturday, and drove back to graduate Sunday morning.
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@_ViMiller
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3 months
As someone who has been through it, the name/gender marker change process can be confusing. I compiled information from a number of orgs/government sites for our very own @Suntimes guide, along with some pro bono legal contacts. Happy pride!
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@_ViMiller
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4 months
First arrest today occurred around 1:11 p.m. Protester was pulled out of the encampment from the nearby fence and thrown to the pavement, somewhere in there their shirt was torn.
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@_ViMiller
Violet Miller
4 years
I wanted to share some of the pictures I’ve been able to capture in the midst of what’s been going on. Photo series and story to come soon. #COVID ー19
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@_ViMiller
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4 years
A few pictures from the #ChicagoProtests for #GeorgeFloyd yesterday. Photo gallery and article coming soon. CW: fires, arrests
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@_ViMiller
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4 months
Context on divestment push: they’re calling for SAIC to cut ties with the Crown family, which is the namesake of an AIC gallery and the UChicago social work school. They also own 10% of General Dynamics, a weapons company. Link to the investor call:
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4 months
This thread is from a reporter who was on the ground in New York this week and explains the arrests split between non-students and students. I urge journalists (and everyone) to read this thread because I saw several parroting a police news release as pure fact yesterday.
@ByLisetCruz
Liset Cruz
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TL:DR One set of protesters = the people outside the locked campus. These were most likely random people that attended a rally to support the encampment. The second set of protesters = the people inside the campus’s encampment. These were most likely CCNY students and faculty.
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@_ViMiller
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1 year
I spent the last month speaking with some of Chicago’s families — specifically this with trans members, whether they were grandparents, parents or kids — to capture their unique struggles but more importantly the joy they find in family. More below ⬇️
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6 months
Illinois' largest campaign event of the primary season drew thousands, mostly a young crowd who came to see The Strokes rather than support the 33 y/o challenger to longtime incumbent, 88 y/o 7th District Rep. Danny Davis. 📸: @TylerLaRiviere
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4 years
Currently rewatching all of the videos from Capo and Sled Fest because they always make me smile
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5 years
I think @sonder_bombs video speaks for itself. That’s a lot of voices screaming some powerful lyrics and it’s always amazing to hear.
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5 years
I go harder for @niiicemn than anyone else. They’re the reason I have no voice at all today and I could @not be more thankful. A rare live version of Star Wars. Also @DrummingSago is straight up one of my favorite drummers and holy shit does he kill it every single time.
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Violet Miller
3 years
. @Willy_Alcock and @keithclemonsss will never recover from that one
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Austin Gorvett
3 years
@hoops_mvc he broke @Willy_Alcock ’s ankles!
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4 months
Here’s the follow up on the SAIC encampment arrests along with all three COPA complaints — including one where an arrested protester was hospitalized after claiming police hit them — per @SophiePSherry
@Suntimes
Chicago Sun-Times
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Chicago’s police oversight agency has received three complaints alleging excessive force by police at the pro-Palestinian protest outside the Art Institute over the weekend that ended with nearly 70 arrests.
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I still can’t believe how incredible this record is and how much this band has accomplished. @lexbotsystem ’s album rollout couldn’t have been more fun or exciting and the album absolutely lived up to the hype. Whether you’ve heard it before or not, give this album a listen today.
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Origami Angel
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happy birthday Somewhere City :') a million thank yous to all the people who have made this possible from day one, those who have supported and continue to support!! we love you all 💚
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I spent today watching my friends succeed. I got to see them be rewarded for the hard work they put in week in and week out and was reminded of just how lucky I am to be on this staff. Thanks for letting me play a role in @PhoenixLUC and thanks for making me a better journalist.
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Some pics from last night's @RamblersMBB 93-41 win against UW-Stout. #MVCHoops
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Do y’all like Audiotree style performances and interviews? Do y’all like independent artists from Chicago? Do y’all like digital concert series? If so, I have some news coming for y’all soon. Like real soon.
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Police shoved protesters out of the way and now have a three person deep barricade on the west gate. Protesters are once again asking those who don’t want to be arrested to put their hands up and move to the back.
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Dozens of officers here, some in the back sitting in the northeast corner of the encampment in green. Protesters chanting “hold the line for Palestine”
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I don’t think I could ever see @rtrmntprty enough times. I’ve been in love since the SL release show and I am beyond excited for this next album, definitely one of my most anticipated of 2020.
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3 years
This one is something I've been excited about for a few weeks now — I got to talk with @ericandre , @LilRel4 and @michaelaconlin about their new hidden camera comedy "Bad Trip" (which is out today on Netflix). Check it out!
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Police pushed barricade, multiple people fell and were trampled before getting picked up. Cops stop their push when protesters yell that people are down, but they are around the corner and just on Michigan.
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2 years
I’m a few days late given this is now 81 years (and two days) old, but thanks to my wonderful partner I now have a first edition of the Chicago Sun, one of two predecessors of the @Suntimes .
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This year I discovered @origamiangeldc after Holy Split. This was right when we had started planning Capo Fest and I immediately knew I wanted them to play it. Big shout outs to them for making the drive and helping us surprise all the cool people that made Capo happen.
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Violet Miller
5 years
So I finally got my film developed from DIY Prom @SummitShack so here’s a thread of film stuff
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Violet Miller
3 years
I’m here tonight at the corner of Sheridan Rd and Hollywood Av where @USPCN is continuing their week of action, now demanding @janschakowsky sign HR 2590, which would make aid to Israel conditional.
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Violet Miller
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Managed to capture a perfect four frames of @real_kobeking ’s dunk in @ValpoBasketball ’s 81-59 win against Evansville #MVCHoops #ArchMadness
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Hey y’all my first solo gig ever is TODAY w/ @hospitalbrace and @wrstprtyevr
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The Summit Shaq
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Another police vehicle has been set on fire outside the Chicago theater. Police are attempting to clear the area to make way for the fire department.
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5 years
I’m convinced tonight was perfect so thanks to everyone who came out and supported us!!
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Y’all this is my first time ever playing a solo gig! Come on out!
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5 years
@cdrsalamanderva and and Gami’s battle set was probably the best display of live music I have or will ever see
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4 years
A year ago today @addiebaddie420 and I met @KinArkade , @MoverShakerMI , and @ellie_hart_tho for the first time at an Indy mom jeans show. It’s insane how time flies.
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Violet Miller
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Police pushed demonstrators off Monroe, tried to grab more protesters but the crowd grabbed them back and is resisting. Protesters screaming “you’re crushing us” as police push barricade further. Protesters now warning those on barricade they’re in the red zone, risking arrest.
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@_ViMiller
Violet Miller
5 years
Lincoln, Nebraska is now officially my favorite city to gig in. Shouts out to everyone who came out tonight and jumped around to songs we wrote because I’ll be riding that high for awhile.
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