CVILLE Restaurant Week: A Vision, A Mission

Amber Monroe, staff writer   There is enough food to go around, but not everyone gets fed. Numbers and statistics continue to fluctuate, but hunger and malnutrition are major issues world wide. According to Blue Ridge Food bank statistics, 1 in 5 children in America face hunger. Once a year, Charlottesville hosts Restaurant Week. This […]

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Mike Guard, a Local Live Edge Slab Artisan

Amber Monroe, staff writer   Mike Guard is 25 years old, born and raised in Fluvanna County. He is a Fluvanna High School graduate,  a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, and a commercial construction site superintendent for Hunnicutt Construction. Aside from all of his demands, Guard finds time to pursue his passion. He […]

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First Came Guitars, Then Came Chickapig

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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From Family Man to Chairman

Mathew Fragola, staff writer   Tony O’ Brien has come a long way from having a political career in high school. O’Brien is the current representative of the Rivanna district for the  Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors. While in his second term as a member, he has many tasks at hand, such as fixing the […]

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Review: Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

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 […]

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VMFA: Terracotta Army Exhibit

Tyler Gaines, staff writer   The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, located in Richmond, Virginia, is home to a wide variety of artwork locally and internationally, including the Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Emperor of China. This exhibition lasted from Nov. 17, 2017, through March 11, 2018. The exhibition referenced  the dynasties in power […]

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Runners Take the Mark for Cville 10 Miler

Richard Hollis, staff writer   The Charlottesville 10 Miler, also known as “The Area’s Oldest Foot Race,” was held on March 24, 2018. According to their website, they are a non-profit race that raises money for local charities such as The Building Goodness Foundation who builds health centers, education centers, and housing for distraught communities. […]

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The Opportunity of a Lifetime

Bryn Dotson, staff writer   Charlottesville has a population of 46 thousand. It is a booming community with many mouths to feed. Hunger is a reality in our community that many may not know about. According to the Loaves & Fishes website, the food insecurity rate—meaning the number of people in Charlottesville and surrounding counties […]

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Letters About Literature

Tyler Gaines, staff writer   Festival of the Book is a local event in central Virginia that brings people together to celebrate their appreciation of literature. According to the Virginia Festival of the Book’s website, David Barclay Moore, the author of The Stars Beneath Our Feet, was called on to give honorary remarks in celebration […]

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