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Podium and microphone for One Mic Stand in front of a screen that shows a hand holding a mic against a red background

One Mic Stand is All About Stories and Laughs

October 27, 2025October 28, 2025Lauren Waskey, staff writer

Twice a semester, members of the community in and around PVCC are invited to the Maxwell Black Box Theatre in the V. Earl Dickinson Building to share their thoughts, writings, and performances in the One Mic Stand open mic night. The first of these two events was held on Sept. 11, welcoming people in with […]

The cast of The Long Walk trudge down a damp road with military vehicles behind them

Francis Lawrence puts his best foot forward in adapting Stephen King’s “The Long Walk”

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025Gram Sellman, staff writer

The Long Walk, published in 1979 under the pseudonym Robert Bachman, was the first story ever written by Stephen King. The 2025 film adaptation of King’s reflection on Vietnam-era America feels both particularly relevant and timeless. The film’s unflinching violence provides a sharp and shocking contrast to the emotional connections forming between the characters, and […]

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Potter’s Craft Cidery, Cville’s Hillside Retreat

October 27, 2025October 28, 2025Nikodemos Scott, staff writer

Potter’s Craft Cidery has a wide range of ciders on tap, wine by the glass or bottle, and a full menu. Tucked away in the tree line off 29-South, up on the hilltop, their tasting room is in a mature stone building with ample indoor and outdoor seating. Dan Potter and Tim Edmond founded the company […]

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Lights, Camera, Dance!

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025Amaiya Jade Jagoda, staff writer

The TV show Dancing with the Stars is celebrating its 20th anniversary and 34th season with new stars and special guests. Featuring this season are returning host Alfonso Ribeiro and co-host Julianne Hough, along with judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough. First premiering on June 1, 2005, Dancing with the Stars has […]

The Bluegrass Destroyers band performing under a tent on the patio at Bar Banelo

Midweek Melodies: Live Bluegrass at Bar Baleno

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025Jackson Murphy, staff writer

Every Wednesday night, the streets of Belmont are filled with music as guests gather at Bar Baleno, the sister-bar of Lampo Pizzeria. The event that has simply come to be known as Bluegrass Wednesday has quickly become a local staple that replaces the liminal feeling of being midway through the week with drinks, fresh smash […]

Men in white outfits sing on a stage with the words SADSONG behind them.

P1Harmony Does it Like This

October 27, 2025October 28, 2025Lauren Waskey, staff writer

On Monday, Sept. 29, George Mason University’s Eaglebank Arena came alive with the sharp beats, impressive harmonies, and thrumming bass of K-pop. P1Harmony hit Fairfax for the second stop of their fourth North American tour, P1ustage H : MOST WANTED, and they brought the heat to the GMU campus. “Be prepared to not sit down; […]

A man wearing a red shirt and black shorts sings into a microphone

A Warm and Welcoming Night of Chorus

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025William Wilmer, staff writer

Kyle LaTorre is an advocate for local events in the Ruckersville, Virginia area. He is constantly suggesting get-togethers with individuals who might be interested in leaving their personal bubble for a night and getting to know local residents a little better. One of the events that LaTorre loves to let residents know about is Blue […]

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Veteran and Military Benefits at PVCC

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025Amaiya Jade Jagoda, staff writer

PVCC provides a range of benefits and resources that are designed to help veterans, active-duty members, and their dependents. The school provides both tuition and academic support that ensures a smooth transition to education. According to the PVCC’s website, “PVCC is dedicated to creating and maintaining campus-community connections that ensure the entire spectrum of military […]

Marvel Turns Toward the Future With Retro “Fantastic Four”

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025Ben Settembrine, staff writer

In a movie world littered with dark and gritty adaptations of our favorite heroes, Marvel is looking to flip the script. Comic books have a legacy of taking readers to worlds beyond their imaginations – magical and haunting worlds, colorful costumes, and relatable characters that make readers feel seen. Unfortunately, most modern comic book movie […]