Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
As a whole, Charlottesville is not a town lacking in brunch spots, with the options all seeming to blend together. But few can match the appeal of Guajiros Miami Eatery in terms of dish quality and atmosphere. Located at 114 10th St. NW, Guajiros offers a variety of family recipes, blending influences from Nicaragua, Costa […]
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The sound of rushing water played through speakers as a string quartet produced haunting and thought-provoking tones. The whooshing of wind chills the air as the quartet plucks demanding melodies representing melting glaciers in a piece entitled “Ice Becomes Water” by Judith Shatin. Later in the evening, ticking metronomes were projected on the screen as […]
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At the hauntingly fun PVCC Halloween Party on Oct. 29 during the Silent Disco, a flash mob gave the audience a chance to see a horde of zombies thrilled to perform. The Thriller Flash Mob lived up to the undead excitement. In the words of PVCC student Owen Atwell, “Liz Reynolds and the whole Thriller […]
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba is a popular manga series that was released in February 2016 and quickly grew in popularity. It eventually adapted its series into an anime that was released in January 2021. Demon Slayer quickly became a cultural phenomenon in Japan and only surged in popularity thanks to the anime adaptation. According […]
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In an industry full of action movies that serve little purpose other than showing off their budget and raking in more cash, Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing pays homage to classic New York crime thrillers in its gritty adaptation of Charlie Huston’s 2004 book by the same name. Caught Stealing follows how Hank Thompson (Austin Butler), […]
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Located at 2208 Fontaine Avenue is one of Charlottesville’s best-kept culinary secrets. The Asian fusion restaurant Mashumen, which offers sushi, ramen, and other featured dishes with Thai and Korean roots, opened its doors in 2020 and will no doubt be around for years to come. Mashumen has continued to deliver memorable dining experiences, with its […]
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After having to cancel his April 13 show because of illness, Tyler Childers delivered his second career performance at John Paul Jones Arena on Sept. 22. Childers, a Grammy-winning Kentuckian, seemingly addressed the cancellation during the show. While not giving much explanation, Childers apologized for coming back to Charlottesville “…after what? 4 months?” Childers described […]
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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 […]
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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 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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