Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Jessica Adkins, staff writer The smell of fresh tea and the beautiful, soothing atmosphere of Twisted Branches Tea Bazaar always makes walking up the tall stairway worth it. Sitting with friends and watching the band members stroll in through the doorway is my favorite pastime. On Thursday, Sept. 6, the local band Sundream played their […]
Continue ReadingShawn Kochhar, staff writer upfront attitude, angry approach and impeccable style brought the house down on Sept. 20 at the Altria Theater in Richmond. On tour after having just released his fifth comedy special, Bill Burr showed no sign of stopping or slowing down. “I hope it’s just like the last one,” I heard one […]
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Charles Parziale III, staff writer Music, wine, food, good company and handcrafted chocolate. What more could you ask for? All of this can be found at the Glass House Winery. It is a cozy place where people can experience some of Virginia’s wine culture. “There’s not many other places like this one. People normally show […]
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Jamie Blake, staff writer Located in the heart of Charlottesville’s historic downtown district, there is a quaint, cozy, and hip restaurant called Red Pump Kitchen. This European style restaurant offers a modern twist on Tuscan-style dining experiences. Red Pump Kitchen is a different dining experience than others on the Downtown Mall. Red Pump Kitchen came […]
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Shawn Kochhar, staff writer Burger Bach is a restaurant located at The Shops at Stonefield in Charlottesville. It is an exceptional place to grab a bite to eat while shopping or passing by. Nestled in a quaint location between the movies and shops, Burger Bach makes for a perfect meal on a day out. As […]
Continue ReadingMontana Mitchell, staff writer Sunday night football is one of the most American things known to man. Add some amazing chicken wings to the mix, and you have got yourself the American dream. Now how about a restaurant who specializes in a sporty atmosphere, tasty chicken wings, and football? Wild Wing Café, located near downtown […]
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Callan Shore, staff writer To settle into a chair at MarieBette Bakery and Café is to find oneself transported to grandma’s breakfast table…with a European twist. The open room overflows with warm sunlight, and the wood furniture is straight out of a modern farmhouse. This spot doubles as a quality bakery as well as a […]
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Liberty Anderson, staff writer On a cold Sunday evening, El Jaripeo in Ruckersville presented a quiet and welcoming atmosphere for me and my sisters, Charisse and Charity. We heard cheerful and upbeat traditional Mexican music playing as we waited for service. Shortly after taking our seats we were greeted by the waiter and given chips […]
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Bryn Dotson, assistant editor After the dinosaurs went extinct, scientists held a devastating asteroid responsible. This catastrophic event is known as the “fifth extinction.” It is estimated by scientists between 150-200 species of plants, insects, and mammals become extinct every day. Now, humans are the asteroid. Elizabeth Kolbert, an environmental journalist and author of this […]
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Tyler Gaines, staff writer Many performing arts events have taken place in the month of April. One of these events overlooked was LingXi’s Me2 vs He2. LingXi is a Chinese, student-run organization from UVA founded in 2015 to promote cultural diversity and act as a resource for student talents in theatre art. They have performed […]
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