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The Virginia Clay Festival was held on Sept. 21 and 22 at William Monroe High School in Stanardsville. While it was a fairly long drive, it was well worth it. Our plan was to look at the pottery and get kettle corn on the way out. We were greeted by two lovely ladies who handed […]
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Halloween is around the corner, and once again, the PVCC Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) Club hosted a short and sweet spooky, yet comical, Dungeons and Dragons one-shot game, which is a game self-contained to one session. As has become a Halloween tradition amongst the club, members got together and played a one-shot, hosted by the […]
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There are certain kinds of people in life that give you hope and serve as an inspiration. They demonstrate what one dedicated person can achieve if they set their mind to it, regardless of the difficulties of the circumstances they find themselves in. Pedro, the man whom the documentary film Unseen follows, is one such […]
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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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