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When I started out at PVCC, the medium of journalism was not even on my radar. Ever since I was a child, I had a deep fascination with storytelling. But back then, my passion had solely lied with fiction. I paid attention to current events and had a keen interest in history, but it took […]
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ORLANDO, Fla. —Back in January, Coca-Cola tested out a new flavor of coke at the World of Coke inside their testing lounge: Gingerbread Coke. Guests can purchase Gingerbread Coke at the Coca-Cola store in Disney Springs near Orlando, Fla. This soda consisted of gingerbread syrup and Coke. The difference is that the coke has been […]
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Nine Inch Nails finally released their 2020 sequel to the 2008 album Ghosts I-IV. In an inspiring feat, the 32-year-old band reinvents their sonic structure, making one of their best records yet. One thing that is apparent from the start is that Ghosts V and Ghosts VI are both two vastly different experiences. The eight […]
Continue ReadingNot everyone enjoys learning and studying science. To some students, the idea of being in a science class with no hands-on learning can seem grueling and uninteresting. The lab in Biology 107, Environmental Science, is not like that at all. “Bio107 presents the basic concepts of Environmental Biology in order to gain a better understanding […]
Continue ReadingI had the chance of virtually experiencing the Latin Ballet of Virginia’s Enigmas de Nuestra Tierra, which was based on the history of the Mayan Empire. This play was filmed at PVCC’s main stage theatre on Nov 7 at 7:30 p.m. and was available to watch online until Nov 24. First off, admittedly, I am […]
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ORLANDO, Fla. —At Disney World’s Epcot, the Food & Wine Festival recently ended. This is where guests can eat foods and drink alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from around the world along with the Disney Park favorites. The Food & Wine festival has many choices to choose from. To start, guests walk into Epcot and see […]
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I have always loved storytelling. When I was younger, my way of telling stories was with my stuffed animals. Every day, my sibling and I spent hours constructing elaborate stories that took place in The Buddy Kingdom, telling oral stories and acting them out with characters such as Bob the monkey, Becky the camel, Chen-Chen […]
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As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the country and people yearn for normalcy, it is no surprise that eating establishments have opened up. Many restaurant owners hope to gain back lost business to stay afloat. Most restaurants have taken a big hit since the start of the pandemic and as a result have either cut back […]
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ORLANDO, Fla. — At Disney World, people go for the rides, the character experiences, and the memories that would be made with family. Not many know another reason why people go; because of the food. Disney just made a twist on their beloved traditional Pineapple Dole-Whip. This twist is called the I Lava You Float […]
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The second I walked in the door of Michael’s Diner, I was instantly struck by how friendly and welcoming the atmosphere was in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The interior of the diner resembles a 1950’s burger joint crossed with a Mediterranean restaurant, incorporating the sensibilities of the restaurant’s owner, Michael, a native […]
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