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On Tuesday, Feb. 24, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi was in the Capitol for President Trump’s State of the Union address. The next afternoon, she was in the Dome Room of UVA’s Rotunda Building for a talk organized by the Karsh Institute of Democracy. The event was the fifth part of the institute’s series, “Congress as […]
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WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, Feb. 24, President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address at the Capitol. More than 80 congressional Democrats were not present. Almost three dozen instead attended an event in direct protest of the president. The People’s State of the Union was an event held on the National Mall concurrently […]
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President Donald Trump referred to climate change as “the greatest con job ever” at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. His administration has consistently resisted climate action. The most recent example of this policy is the revoking of a 2009 endangerment finding that pollution is harmful, as described in a BBC […]
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In a film age full of sequels, adaptations, and live-action remakes, an original animated movie is always good to see. Pixar has had its ups and downs in recent years when it comes to commercial success in this regard, but Hoppers (2026), directed by Daniel Chong, is certainly an up. The film has a classic […]
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When I first entered Pineapples Thai Kitchen, a gorgeous flower wall grabbed my attention. This display complements the aesthetic of the whole restaurant: From the flowers at every table to the poetry board on the wall, Pineapples’ colorful and inviting atmosphere matches its fresh and flavorful food. Pineapples offers traditional and unique takes on authentic […]
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The PVCC Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Feb. 16 outlined upcoming initiatives aimed at fostering student engagement, improving campus facilities, and celebrating graduating students. The meeting reflected the SGA’s ongoing commitment to serving as the voice of the student body and promoting a vibrant campus community. The SGA operates as the student-led programming branch […]
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On Feb. 18, a dedicated group of PVCC students traveled to Richmond to meet with state legislators, sharing their personal stories and advocating for increased support and funding for community colleges across Virginia. Departing early in the morning on a chartered bus, a group of students, chosen by President Jean Runyon and Coordinator of Student […]
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The snowstorm on Saturday, Jan. 25, that blanketed most of Charlottesville with half a foot of ice posed a serious challenge to the city in terms of accessibility to many areas. In interviews with the Vice President of Finance & Administrative Services, Scott Jefferies, and Facilities Director Kim McManus, they explained the steps taken to […]
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After a hiatus in 2025, the Virginia Community College System is hosting the second statewide Poet Laureate and Visual Arts Luminary competitions from March 27-28 in Roanoke, with the theme of the competition being “I Dream.” Each school in the VCCS system will name a poet laureate and a visual arts luminary to compete for […]
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The PVCC Testing Center, located in room M607 of the Main Building, offers a variety of testing services for PVCC students and people in the larger Charlottesville community. For PVCC students, the Testing Center is a place where students with special needs can receive testing accommodations, take English as a second language or ESL tests, […]
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