Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Tucker Noelke, staff writer It is hard not to be a nacho lover. A plate full of tortilla chips, various different toppings, and queso poured on top is difficult to pass up. In Charlottesville, there have not been any restaurants that focus on nachos being their main dish, but that has changed within the last […]
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Shawn Stevenson, staff writer The Nook, a breakfast and lunch diner has everything to offer from friendly smiles, great customer hospitality and the best bacon around Charlottesville, The Nook has made its mark in our community. Starting in 1951, this traditional family-owned restaurant has great food at even better prices. The Nook continues to welcome […]
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MaKayla Grapperhaus, staff writer Pizza is a big deal here in Charlottesville, Virginia. At Benny Deluca’s, the pizza is big enough to satisfy even the most hungry college student. Located on West Main Street, just a short walk from the University of Virginia, Benny Deluca’s offers pizza enthusiasts a real treat. Calling themselves “Home of […]
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Few movies from last year stood out more then La La Land, an amazing musical that even people who do not like musicals, needs to see. Set in Los Angeles, the film stars Ryan Gosling as Sebastian Wilder, a down on his luck musician, and Emma Stone as Mia Dolan, a law school dropout who […]
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Jake Delaurier, staff writer Marvel Studio’s dominance over the superhero genre cannot be denied. In just a little over eight years, Marvel has produced 14 films with at least eight more on the way, multiple TV series, and countless studio imitators trying to capture their success. With the release of their latest film Doctor Strange, […]
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Athena Alving, staff writer On the evening of Nov. 12 in the Blackbox Theatre, tensions rose as the audience eagerly awaited the performance of Much Ado about Nothing to begin. Written by William Shakespeare, the play tells the tale of Prince Don Pedro and his brother Don John, who are returning from war to the […]
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Joe Fowler, assistant editor Editor’s note: Comments on external links might contain content objectionable to some. The State of America Contrary to the views held by many on Facebook, social justice warriors did not remain silent until a billionaire payed them to protest Donald Trump’s win in the general election. Arguably, some of these […]
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Joe Fowler, assistant editor With my deadline rapidly approaching, I entered “3.3 million copies” for a google search. Most every result on the first five pages shared one thing in common: Legion, the latest World of Warcraft (WoW) expansion from video game developer Blizzard Entertainment. Having experienced the actual launch at 3 a.m. on August […]
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Joe Fowler, Assistant Editor After months of growing tension over the construction of an oil pipeline in North Dakota, the major news networks started covering the plight of the Lakota Sioux and their efforts to protect sacred land. Karen Allen, a concerned citizen living in Charlottesville, mentioned that major media outlets labeled the Sioux and […]
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I can still vividly remember watching the original Finding Nemo on opening day 13 years ago. The film was amazingly animated, had a well-written story, and an amazing cast of characters. To this day, it remains one of my favorite movies by Pixar. That being said, I was a bit perplexed when it was revealed […]
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