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Deadra Miller, staff writer Peep-o-Rama 2018 had edible ways to educate students and faculty about people’s favorite books. Jennifer Koster, professor of English and Writing Center coordinator, hosted this event with the Creative Writing club at PVCC. Each Spring semester, people create Peep dioramas that represent a book. While most of the books are fiction, […]
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Madison Weikle, staff writer The stage lights open on a spunky, blonde dancer. She smiles at the audience then with a snap of her fingers, the band starts to play. West Side Story is a musical take on the classic story of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The performance, like the play itself, went through a […]
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Bryn Dotson, staff writer The stark white walls were livened by pieces of art that burst with color on April 20, 2018, for the Annual Student Exhibition and Seventh Annual Chocolate Chowdown event. Young and old gathered around the various art pieces, which ranged from sculpture and painting to drawings and ceramics. The artists’ […]
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Bryn Dotson, staff writer An impatient line developed outside the V. Earl Dickinson Building on PVCC’s main campus on April 22, 2018. The crowd was eagerly waiting to enter the building to witness the local indie band The Hunts perform. People shuffled into the Main Stage Theatre and hastily sat, their eyes glued to the […]
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Andrew Ferralli, staff writer In the 1980s, it was common to see arcades and Pac-Man machines in convenience stores, but in 2018, this is no longer the case. The Maker’s Club at PVCC has been working on a top secret project. Retro-style arcades are becoming a reality to new generations at PVCC. It is a […]
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Tyler Gaines, staff writer Festival of Cultures has been a local event in the Charlottesville community since 2004. This year would mark the 15th anniversary of Festival of Cultures. This event is brought to us with the help of the Thomas Jefferson Adult and Career Education (TJACE) Program at PVCC. According to Zakira Beasley, an […]
Continue ReadingJesus Duran Reyes, staff writer Gender equality, a rising movement in every generation, started with their right to vote. From women’s suffrage during the early 20th century to the women’s march during Donald Trump’s presidency, females have united around the common goal to overcome inequality. Artist Judy McLeod says, “Women live in patterns.” From Feb. […]
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John Matthews, staff writer Brian Calhoun, the co-founder of Rockbridge Guitars Company and the creator of the board game Chickapig, is an easy-going, kind man who lives his life doing what he loves. Calhoun has been building guitars for eighteen years. Though he made mandolins and violins at the beginning, Calhoun found more enjoyment […]
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Amber Monroe, staff writer Originating in Richmond, Hardywood has been in Charlottesville for a little over one year. Hardywood’s Tap Room and Brewery is now conveniently located in Downtown Charlottesville in the lower level of the student apartment building at 100 W. Main St. The quaint and modern craft room floor consists of relaxing […]
Continue ReadingAndrew Ferralli, staff writer Do you remember the first movie you saw in theaters? Do you recall an awkward date with that unforgettable buttery popcorn? Whether you recall fond or negative memories, movie theaters hold a special place in the hearts of children and adults. There is one problem though, most people do not […]
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