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A Taste of Tavola

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Nettle Shirts Puppet Show Entertains the Deaf and Hearing

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Pixar Echoes its Golden Age with “Hoppers”

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Pineapples: Fresh, Flavorful, and Delicious Thai Cuisine

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Madea Loses Nothing in Translation, even on Audible

May 5, 2020February 21, 2022Jan Newcomb, staff writer

This review will be on Tyler Perry’s book Don’t Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings.  Tyler Perry talks about why he wrote this book and why he wanted to share it through his character Madea.  Perry says Madea is a combination of women who helped raise him in the neighborhood. Madea is a […]

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Tennis is More than Just a Game

April 28, 2020May 2, 2020Jan Newcomb, staff writer

The book Break Point: 9 Life Lessons From the Tennis Court was written by David F Berens, an author and USPTA-certified Elite Professional. This book was easier to read via audible app on the cell phone since I have a subscription with Audible from Amazon, which made it easy to find this book since I […]

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Draw your deck, it’s time for Hearthstone

April 28, 2020February 21, 2022Jude Bolick, staff writer

Looking for something to do while quarantined? Wanting to stay in touch with friends and do something fun together? Look no further, for Blizzard Entertainment has just the game. Hearthstone, which was originally released on March 11, 2014, has soared in popularity with an estimated 100 million players as of November 2018. With its ever-changing […]

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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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Journey into your Imagination at IX Art Park

March 13, 2020February 21, 2022Amy Laufer

IX Art Park does not look like a regular park or an art museum. In fact, it’s a repurposed warehouse. The front of the building itself has a concrete patio that was formerly a loading dock. Currently, local artists use the space to create their artwork, which is on display for the public to view […]

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Celebrate the Lunar New Year

March 6, 2020February 21, 2022David Huynh, staff writer

David Huynh, staff writer On Jan. 26, Vien-Giac temple held a Lunar New Year festival to celebrate the Year of the Rat.  The festival included many events to ensure everyone could have fun. People from all backgrounds attended this festival. The event was completely free, including activities such as watching performers and singers to the […]

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Trevor Noah: a Treat for Valentine’s Day

March 6, 2020February 21, 2022Amy Laufer, staff writer

Amy Laufer, staff writer Trevor Noah’s Loud and Clear tour visited the John Paul Jones Arena on Friday, Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day. “It was a fun way to spend Valentine’s Day, not romantic, but he was hilarious,” according to event participant Leah Puryear.  Trevor Noah is the comedian talk show host of The Daily Show […]

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Made in Asia offers a Delicious Variety of Food

March 6, 2020September 26, 2022Jude Bolick, staff writer

Jude Bolick, staff writer It can be dangerous to go grocery shopping while hungry. A growling stomach can lead to a full cart of groceries when a jug of milk was the only thing on the list. Luckily, there’s a restaurant at Zion Crossroads that is perfect to stop at before a shopping trip, or […]

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The Mill Room Review: Elegant and Delicious

March 5, 2020September 26, 2022Danny O’Connor, staff writer

Danny O’Connor, staff writer Located at Boar’s Head Resort in Charlottesville, the Mill Room lives up to its outstanding reputation. After undergoing major renovations in 2018, the Mill Room has quickly become one of the most visited attractions at the resort. While it is most popular during its 5-10 p.m. dinner time, the restaurant also […]

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Timberwood Tap House did not Disappoint

March 5, 2020September 26, 2022Jan Newcomb, staff writer

Jan Newcomb, staff writer I found the Timberwood Tap House Restaurant surprisingly relaxing, maybe because I went on a Monday night to eat out. The booths were very tall, so it felt like you had some privacy, and the lighting wasn’t dark but just enough not to hurt your eyes. The colors in the restaurant […]

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