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Workforce Services is a division of PVCC that offers all people in the community to take classes and find a good job for their future. According to the Dean of Workforce Services, Christy Hawkins, it is one of four divisions of PVCC that gives educational programs to the community of Charlottesville and Central Virginia. The […]
Continue ReadingCox Farms’ Fields of Fear offers the perfect nighttime activity for fear fanatics. From late September to early November, the farm, typically open during the day for family fun, opens during night hours for more mature audiences. The night entails “more than 20 acres of fear and spooky attractions,” according to the Cox Farms website. […]
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The fall retreat is when Christian college students come together to worship and hang out with friends. On Oct. 20, for the fall retreat, the Chi Alpha community went to Gore, Virginia. When the Chi Alpha community reached Gore, we went to Walmart to buy costumes. We were also going to prank each other so […]
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From his bejeweled jumpsuits and pompadour hairstyle to his powerful baritone and wiggling hips, Elvis Presley is undoubtedly one of the most iconic figures in American pop culture. The musician has been the subject of numerous films, but Sophia Coppola’s Priscilla aims at providing a different perspective. Based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 biography, Elvis and […]
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On Oct. 9, PVCC added a new member to its list of guaranteed transfer options for its students. George Mason University joined the ranks of the University of Virginia and James Madison University as guaranteed options for PVCC students after they finish their associate degrees. Students looking to work towards a bachelor’s degree can seamlessly […]
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Just as inspiration for art can be found in the last places you might think to look, artists possessed of great creativity and skill can be found walking many paths not traditionally associated with artistic pursuit. PVCC is home to several such artists, members of faculty and staff outside of the art department, and this […]
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Searching for a delicious and affordable bite to eat? Look no further than Charlottesville’s own Thai Fresh. With reasonably priced dishes, fantastic customer service, and an exceptional atmosphere, Thai Fresh has become my go-to spot when craving a home-cooked meal. Upon entering the restaurant for the first time, I was kindly greeted by the owner, […]
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I grew up surrounded by writing. Both my parents had jobs as editors at various points during my childhood — my father in particular spent time working as the editor of an economic journal. My parents homeschooled me and gave me access to plenty of books and audiobooks, so it was natural for me to […]
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This semester, the One Book Program invites PVCC students and faculty to learn the mechanics and history of cellular biology and how it promises to revolutionize medicine and what it means to be human. Every year, the PVCC’s One Book Program chooses a single book to make available for the entire college for free. This […]
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Every year, on the third weekend in September, thousands of people impacted by childhood cancer rally in D.C. for an event called CureFest. This year, in a last-minute pivot due to the torrential downpour that struck the DMV area, hundreds of people gathered inside the JW Marriott Ballroom on Pennsylvania Avenue to advocate for more […]
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