Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
English was not the first language I learned. Being born and raised in Malaysia, English only became a more prominent language in my life once I entered secondary school where I was studying under the British curriculum. This was the point in my life when I realized that I enjoyed reading and writing in English, […]
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People have been gathering at the Charlottesville Downtown Mall’s Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar since 2002 to enjoy its mindful refreshments, snacks, and cozy, bohemian atmosphere. Twenty years later, they have 50 worldly loose-leaf teas to choose from. Patrons can order a heady dose of exactly what they need online or in person. Tea benefits the […]
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The average person has about a gallon and a half of blood coursing through their body. Bones and All will make this fact viscerally felt like no other movie this year. This love story between two young cannibals is about as tender as something with that premise could possibly be, and less squeamish readers should […]
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One lovely evening my boyfriend Roger and I decided to visit the Bebedero, a restaurant in downtown Charlottesville. Let me just say, it was a wonderful experience! We were greeted by our host and quickly seated at a booth. The first thing that caught my eye was the design and artistry inside the restaurant. A […]
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MarieBette Cafe & Bakery is a notable bakery and restaurant combination that was brought to Charlottesville by its founders, Jason Becton, and Patrick Evans. The two met at the International Culinary Center and combined their desire for their own business with their passion for food. Becton said, “Our vision for our business is to be […]
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“Coucou” is an affectionate and easygoing French greeting for “hello!” “Rachou” is the French nickname for Rachel. Cou Cou Rachou is a French bakery on Preston Avenue, right across from the Dairy Market, opened by pastry chef Rachel De Jong, who earned her certification in pastry in Paris, as their website states. According to their […]
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Many restaurant goers will find that in Charlottesville, eastern inspired casual dining options are rather common. The commonality of Indian restaurants in particular makes it increasingly difficult for one to distinguish itself amongst the usual fare of faux-authentic food items and atmospheric details. This is where Milan, an Emmet Street staple, sets itself apart. Through […]
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Virginia Film Festival presented a sneak preview of Raymond and Ray at The Paramount Theater on Sept. 25. The audience cheered to see brothers, Raymond and Ray, in Richmond and Charles City. Their characters were played by Ethan Hawke and Ewan McGregor as they find themselves brought together to, quite literally, bury their dead father. […]
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Located in Somerset, Virginia, a 40-minute drive northeast from PVCC, is Liberty Mills Farm: a family-owned farm. According to their website, it was established in 2010 by the Woods family. The area has hills of greenery and does not have many buildings, but that does not mean it lacks fun activities. Open for the season […]
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As the late afternoon shifts into the evening with the descending sun, students, families, and couples fill the parking lot at Carter Mountain Orchard. Not far from Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, the orchard sits at the edge of the city, providing a bird’s eye view of Charlottesville and the never-ending mountain ridges to the East. There […]
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