Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Absentee Ballad began on the first of November at 7:30 p.m. like any good college production, with members coming out, introducing themselves with names not present on the flyer, fully aware that multiple names had been misprinted and attempting in the moment to alleviate the problem with humor and charm. It was definitely an endearing […]
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The movie adaptation of the novel Uglies, by Scott Westerfeld, is about a young girl named Tally Youngblood (Joey King). The story is set in a future where humans have destroyed the earth with an overuse of fossil fuels. But scientists and the government decided that the real problem was human nature, our differences causing […]
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Michael Keaton, Catherine O’Hara, and Winona Ryder reprise their popular roles in the sequel to the 1988 classic, Beetlejuice. The movie is set 30 years after the events of the original movie have taken place and sees Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz, navigating life as a professional medium with looming visions of her former foe. […]
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Deadpool and Wolverine is the final film in the Deadpool trilogy. As far as franchise finales go, I have seen far worse, though that doesn’t mean this film is without its faults. My primary complaint coming out of this film is the way in which the film almost expects you to have already seen previous […]
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Frank Sinatra played the drums? The Dan Barrale trio answered this question as they held a performance at WTJU Friday, Sept. 13. From Sinatra tunes to classic blues, the trio (now a quintet) explored a wide range of genres. The “trio” invited several guests (Michael […]
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The dull and quiet feel of this restaurant doesn’t take away from the wide variety of good food at a great price. When I first walked up to M Sushi, the dull, beige exterior of the building naturally brought my eyes to the brightly colored posters showcasing the menu prices hung on the many large […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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The Eras Tour movie was released on Disney+ on March 5, allowing fans everywhere to stream the experience whenever they liked. The movie came out in theaters during October 2023, being marked as one of the most anticipated movies to watch. Within the first week, the movie made over $123 million dollars, making it the […]
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The first five episodes of X-Men ’97 are out, and from my limited glimpses at X-Men: The Animated Series, its continuation is visually faithful. Spanning from 1992 to 1997, X-Men ’97 picks up where the original series left off. The viewer is transported into a world of retro-style animation, beautiful art, vibrant colors, and nostalgic […]
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