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With PVCC’s Woodrow W. Bolick Advanced Technology and Student Success Center officially opening on Sept. 17, the fast-food style cafeteria, The Panther Grill, came with it. I had the opportunity to try some of the food served there, and I only have one general statement to make about it: what the Panther Grill lacks in […]
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The movie adaptation of the novel Uglies, by Scott Westerfeld, is about a young girl named Tally Youngblood (Joey King). The story is set in a future where humans have destroyed the earth with an overuse of fossil fuels. But scientists and the government decided that the real problem was human nature, our differences causing […]
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Michael Keaton, Catherine O’Hara, and Winona Ryder reprise their popular roles in the sequel to the 1988 classic, Beetlejuice. The movie is set 30 years after the events of the original movie have taken place and sees Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz, navigating life as a professional medium with looming visions of her former foe. […]
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Deadpool and Wolverine is the final film in the Deadpool trilogy. As far as franchise finales go, I have seen far worse, though that doesn’t mean this film is without its faults. My primary complaint coming out of this film is the way in which the film almost expects you to have already seen previous […]
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Frank Sinatra played the drums? The Dan Barrale trio answered this question as they held a performance at WTJU Friday, Sept. 13. From Sinatra tunes to classic blues, the trio (now a quintet) explored a wide range of genres. The “trio” invited several guests (Michael […]
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The dull and quiet feel of this restaurant doesn’t take away from the wide variety of good food at a great price. When I first walked up to M Sushi, the dull, beige exterior of the building naturally brought my eyes to the brightly colored posters showcasing the menu prices hung on the many large […]
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Across from Water Street’s parking garage lie several hidden gems in Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall’s array of small businesses. One of these is a record store, just over the train tracks, known as Sidetracks Music. The building itself is similar to many of the small businesses surrounding the downtown mall area, a tidy, boxy building clad […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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