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Michaela Courtney, staff writer There is no doubt there are several restaurants and eateries that make up the beautiful city of Charlottesville, but there is one little local shop that stands out the most when looking for a quick and delicious meal. Bodo’s Bagels is not your ordinary bagel shop, and this immediately becomes apparent […]
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Ray Petree III, staff writer The city of Charlottesville is a haven for locally owned and operated eateries — like Bodo’s Bagels or Jak n’ Jil — as opposed to the average community, dominated by large scale corporations. Ace Biscuit & Barbecue similarly encapsulates that mom-and-pop feel that is unique to Charlottesville, tackling a traditionally […]
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Triston Duenas, staff writer My roommate and I went to the Lazy Parrot Grill, located on Pantops, where the first thing we found was easy, free parking right in front of the restaurant. As we walked in, we were greeted by one of the servers and told we could sit wherever we felt, so […]
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Kelechi Emeonye, staff writer On Sunday afternoon, my best friend and I went to the restaurant named Tip Top on Pantops. When entering this middle-sized establishment, I was hit with laughter and the smell of fresh coffee. As I looked around I saw families all over enjoying their meals, laughing and having a great time. […]
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Skye Scott, assistant editor On Monday, Sept. 11, PVCC held a faculty run teach-in to address student concerns on the rallies that recently occurred in Charlottesville. The teach-in explored the history of the confederate statues, the sociological aspect of hate groups, the psychological reasoning around racism, and the political aspects of the rallies. As students, […]
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Michaela Courtney, staff writer Every Wednesday night from 8-10 p.m., Geeks Who Drink host some trivial fun at Pub Quiz Night at the Tin Whistle Irish Pub. This is not your average trivia. In fact, the employees at the pub referred to it as “trivia on steroids.” Eight rounds of eight clever and mind-boggling questions […]
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Sarah Vagnoni, staff writer The Green Market at Stonefield offers consumers a dose of Charlottesville’s local artisans and farmers. Boasting over a dozen vendors, the market is home to crafters and farmers alike, selling fresh veggies, baked goods, and even leather works. The Green Market at Stonefield aims to elevate the traditional farmers market experience, […]
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Grace Kinsman, staff writer As I sat in my seat on Friday night, anxiously waiting for The Big Sick to begin, a couple spoke to a PVCC student about the event. The couple were two Charlottesville residents who had just recently heard of the exciting Free Movie Friday. The excited student told the couple that […]
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Skye Scott, assistant editor Fog, red carpet, colorful lights, loud music, these are just a few of the things that come to mind when one thinks about PVCC’s Student Government Association’s (SGA) annual Casino Night. Casino Night is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 27, from 7 – 11 p.m. This is one of the SGA’s biggest […]
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Skye Scott, assistant editor On Friday, Aug. 25, PVCC students, faculty, and staff gathered with their friends and family outside PVCC’s main building for some fun and entertainment in the warm summer weather. Fireflies twinkled in the air as people played volleyball and spikeball while enjoying free popcorn. However, the highlight of the evening began […]
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