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Across from Water Street’s parking garage lie several hidden gems in Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall’s array of small businesses. One of these is a record store, just over the train tracks, known as Sidetracks Music. The building itself is similar to many of the small businesses surrounding the downtown mall area, a tidy, boxy building clad […]
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When I had finished high school, I set out to become an automotive service technician at CMA’s Volvo Cars of Charlottesville. After two years of physical labor and long, hard hours, however, I felt like I needed to try something new to keep my own passion for working on cars intact. That brought me to […]
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Every Thursday and some Sunday nights, an incredibly talented ensemble of musicians, spearheaded by UVA professor John D’earth, fills Miller’s Downtown with jazz music. D’earth is the director of jazz performances for UVA and has held the tradition of performing at Miller’s for many years. Before becoming a director at UVA, D’earth played with some […]
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Tuesday, Sept. 17, the evening was rainy, but in no way lacked the presence of life in the Historic Downtown Mall. Yet The Southern, tucked out of sight a few streets over, would soon find itself filled with life and sound. Walking down to the venue’s entrance, the peaceful atmosphere that the location embodied was […]
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Greedy People received a 61% from Rotten Tomatoes and many glowing reviews, so I sat down to watch Greedy People with excitement and anticipation; however, I quickly found myself bored by the poor writing and overplotted story line. Greedy People, released Aug. 23, is a comedy murder mystery film that follows a rookie police officer […]
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At PVCC, Civic Engagement is more than just a class requirement, it’s a commitment to fostering informed and active citizenship among students. Leading this initiative is Connie Jorgensen, assistant professor of political science, who has been involved in the programs that empower students to understand their role in the democratic process, especially during this presidential […]
Continue ReadingThe Crescent Inn is a small family restaurant located in Zion Crossroads, Virginia, that has been a staple of the community for many years. It has warm and friendly staff, comfortable seating, and fantastic food complete with the atmosphere of a 1950s diner. Many new establishments have since arisen, and the historic inn from which […]
Continue ReadingFederal Work-Study is a program offered by PVCC as well as many other schools nationwide, such as UVA and Virginia Tech. It’s an opportunity for students to work part-time on campus or at a non-profit to make extra money in order to pay for everyday life expenses or tuition. Work-Study is a federal need-based program. […]
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On March 27, PVCC awarded the Poet Laureate and Visual Arts Luminary awards to the top three finalists in both categories. The award ceremony was held in the Bolick Student Center, during Wednesday afternoon. Students, faculty, and family members were invited to witness the winners accept their certificates, acknowledging their extraordinary talent. Laureates read their […]
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