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A Geologic Adventure on the Askja Volcano

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023Eavan Murphy, staff writer

On Sept. 20, the geology club had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Jessica Ball, a physical volcanologist who recently took a three-week trip to Iceland to study the Askja volcano. Dr. Ball was able to share several stories and photos from her journey via Zoom. Askja, which means box in Icelandic, refers to the […]

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Karaoke night at Blue Ridge Cafe

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023William McAuliffe, staff writer

Thursday Sept. 21, there was a karaoke event at Blue Ridge Cafe on 8315 Seminole Trail in Ruckersville. The karaoke plays on the patio, and you can watch people sing from 7-10 p.m. while you have your dinner. During these events, the hosts give guests a QR code to scan on their phone, and they […]

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Helping Students Succeed at Life

October 23, 2023Kritagya Gurung, staff writer

The PVCC Student Success Office is full of advisers who are helpful, respectful, and kind people. The Student Success Office will help students with their educational and personal goals. Advisers at the student success office can help with any courses that students have trouble in or potential obstacles or barriers. The advisers provide encouragement and […]

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Terry Wood, teacher at Fluvanna County High School, at her tent for "offering hope through Christ."

Need Hope? Fork Union Day

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023Nate Estes, staff writer

When asked what Fork Union Day is about, Academic dean of Fork Union Military Academy and candidate for Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors Mike Goad said that people should know “Fork Union does have a future.” He pictures Fork Union as a “phoenix rising from the ashes.” He is right about one thing: Fork Union […]

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Marco & Luca: Tried and Fried

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023Hugh Hubbard, staff writer

Charlottesville’s beloved dumpling shop Marco and Luca Dumplings is practically a downtown landmark. Serving only a handful of well-honed dishes, it has cemented itself in the hearts and stomachs of students, locals, and tourists alike. This humble family-owned chain has expanded to include multiple locations within and around Charlottesville. Founded in 2001 by Sun Da […]

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Unraveling a Not-so-Perfect Life

October 22, 2023October 23, 2023Eduardo Ortiz, staff writer

Don’t Worry Darling takes place in a suburban desert town called Victoria where everything appears to be perfect.  From the very beginning, the viewer is thrown into the life of Alice Chambers (Florence Pugh), which seems complete. There is a good community, calm climate, consistent schedules, and a perfectly symmetric way of life, painting the […]

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The Adrenaline Film Project: A Unique Experience for Aspiring Filmmakers

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023Benjamin Marcus, editor

How much time does it take to bring a film to life? Some films take months or years of production and editing before they are ready to be seen. This year, Lighthouse Studios is seeking applications for the 19th annual Adrenaline Film Project, a mix of competition on workshops where teams of contestants will have […]

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Haunted Mansion: A scary, mysterious, and fun movie for the whole family to watch on Halloween

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023William McAuliffe, staff writer

One of the movies that I saw in theaters is Disney’s new film Haunted Mansion. It lasts 2 hours and 3 minutes, and the film is rated PG-13 for thematic and horror action. I think it was very interesting, and I found it to be a fun and scary experience. The movie currently has a […]

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2023 PVCC Non-Partisan Voter Guide

October 3, 2023October 4, 2023Editor

Read or download this year’s voter guide here:

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Both Kenough: Why “Barbie” is equally pro men and women

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023Sarah Cate Nordman, staff writer

SPOILER WARNING: Contains plot spoilers for the movie Barbie CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of suicide Due to the popularization of streaming services and the recent coronavirus pandemic, it is difficult for movies to pack a theater. It is a challenge for them to even fill a couple rows. But a few weeks ago, when my friends […]

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