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Marlie Soderquist, staff writer Famous for her years in Fleetwood Mac and break-out hits such as “Landslide” and “Edge of Seventeen”, Stevie Nicks brought a bit of rock ‘n’ roll to Charlottesville on March 26. Nicks started performing in the 1960’s, beginning her career in Buckingham Nicks, a rock duo made up of herself and […]
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MaKayla Grapperhaus, staff writer Nearly everyone can remember picking up a special rock as a child and marveling at the spectacular color, size and shape. These memories of wonder, exploration and discoveries are a staple of childhood. While as adults we often lose interest in exploring the earth beneath our feet, for Kathryn St. Clair […]
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MaKayla Grapperhaus, staff writer Bryan Cranston, the award-winning actor best known for his role as Walter White on the hit TV show Breaking Bad, made a visit to Charlottesville to discuss his memoir A Life in Parts. Joined by Mark Johnson, producer of Breaking Bad, Bryan Cranston’s appearance at John Paul Jones Arena on March […]
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Marcus Tyler, staff writer Charlottesville’s John Paul Jones Arena was the place to be over the weekend of March 11 and 12 for families and prehistoric enthusiasts. The arena was transformed into a walk-through prehistoric exhibit. This hands-on exhibit included a lifelike stegosaurus, velociraptor and tyrannosaurus rex. Families also participated in various activities throughout the […]
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Tucker Noelke, staff writer On Tuesday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., PVCC is hosting the American Red Cross blood drive. The event will occur in the main building North Hall Meeting Room. There are many reasons to donate blood, one important one being that there is a constant need for healthy blood. […]
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Skye Scott, assistant editor The sun was golden, creating a soft light in the sky; however, it was rapidly sinking behind the mountains. The cold wind blew through the trees, rustling the leaves that had dared to grow so early in March. People balanced on a cliff that seemed the edge of the world, their […]
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Sean Gill, staff writer Mayor Mike Signer made a strong declaration for Charlottesville as he announced the city as a Capital of the Resistance on Jan. 31 in front of hundreds that gathered at Charlottesville City Hall. It was a declaration made in response to President Donald J. Trump’s executive order filed on Friday, Jan. […]
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Shawn Stevenson, staff writer The Nook, a breakfast and lunch diner has everything to offer from friendly smiles, great customer hospitality and the best bacon around Charlottesville, The Nook has made its mark in our community. Starting in 1951, this traditional family-owned restaurant has great food at even better prices. The Nook continues to welcome […]
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For as long as he can remember, current PVCC student Ahmed Al Srya, 26, was a refugee. He went from being a Palestinian refugee growing up in Iraq to finally arriving in Charlottesville on July 7, 2010, at the age of 19. He officially took his Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of […]
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MaKayla Grapperhaus, staff writer Pizza is a big deal here in Charlottesville, Virginia. At Benny Deluca’s, the pizza is big enough to satisfy even the most hungry college student. Located on West Main Street, just a short walk from the University of Virginia, Benny Deluca’s offers pizza enthusiasts a real treat. Calling themselves “Home of […]
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