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Pineapples: Fresh, Flavorful, and Delicious Thai Cuisine

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Expectations versus Reality

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Church at Home: “Don’t get used to it”

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020Jane Monaghan, staff writer

When Governor Northam’s stay-at-home order went into effect on March 30, religious gatherings were one of the first to go. Now, with doors closed, churches of Charlottesville have to adapt to the new way of doing group meetings—online streaming.  “It’s been sort of weird,” said the Rev. Tony Monaghan, the pastor at Providence Orthodox Presbyterian […]

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A Different Format for African-American Literature Class

May 3, 2020May 3, 2020Jane Monaghan, staff writer

Want a literature class that checks all the boxes? Students looking to satisfy PVCC’s Writing Intensive requirement as well as transfer to a four-year university such as UVA will be happy to hear that PVCC is once again offering Survey of African-American Literature classes in the fall, with the addition of an Honors section. “A […]

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A Portrait of Heidi Zmick

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020Jane Monaghan, staff writer

It was a cold February day when I hiked down the hill to the Dickinson building. My subject, Heidi Zmick, had sent me an email just a few minutes before, and I had been wanting to interview her for weeks, so I was determined to brave the cold. When I got to the Dickinson building, […]

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Event Preview: HFASS Student Research Fair

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020Jane Monaghan, staff writer

Since it first opened its doors, PVCC has been committed to providing students with the resources and opportunities for success. PVCC’s services help students on their way to employment, and one of these ways is the promotion of students’ own achievements. However, some departments of study receive less of the spotlight than others. With the […]

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It’s a Peaceful Life in New Horizons

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020Jane Monaghan, staff writer

As businesses close and classes move online, more and more people are finding themselves stuck at home. Besides that pesky homework, it can be hard to stay busy; what better way to practice self-quarantine than to play video games on the big screen? The much-anticipated fifth installment in the popular Animal Crossing series, Animal Crossing: […]

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