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For a small city, Charlottesville has many different places for art and music to be shared, from local to international artists. Some staples are The Jefferson Theater, IX Art Park, and the McGuffey Art Center, to name a few. The center, which is located just north of the downtown mall, has been in operation since […]
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After the Virginia Cavaliers’ third consecutive loss, the headline from ESPN’s Jeff Borzello read, “What’s wrong with UVa…?” Borzello writes, “They lack playmakers on the offensive end and their defense isn’t nearly as stingy as it has been in recent years.” Borzello’s critique may or may not be true. After all, Virginia is ranked 115th […]
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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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On Feb. 18, the Virginia Festival of the Book and Encyclopedia Virginia came together to host a webinar focused on one of the most controversial aspects of Virginia’s history — the forced sterilization of almost 8,000 people under a eugenics program that lasted until 1979. The panelists of this event were journalist Adam Cohen and […]
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Every year, 19 percent of children age out of the Virginia foster care system according to FosterVA. Since 2009, PVCC’s Great Expectations program has provided an avenue for these students to continue their schooling or job training in order to achieve their goals and enjoy successful adulthood. Headed by Advisor La’Tisha Jackson, the Great Expectations […]
Continue ReadingMarch is set to be a month of advocacy and engagement here at PVCC. This year’s Civic Engagement Conference Advocacy and Activism, will take place throughout the month of March. The featured speakers, discussions, and activities are designed to provide students with information and resources that will help them be effective advocates and engaged citizens. […]
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Located 500 feet beneath Rockfish Gap in Nelson County, Virginia has opened a brand-new walking trail called the Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail. This isn’t any ordinary trail, but central Virginia’s only former train tunnel converted into a trail. A 15-20 minute walk from the parking lot takes visitors right up to the nearly one-mile long […]
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When a person joins a Zoom meeting, it is expected that they will be met by their peers in their bedrooms, living rooms, and other at-home workspaces. It is not every day you join a meeting with a group of people in their kitchens — some quaint and homely, others tidy and professional — each […]
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Safety is based on the true story of Clemson freshman Ray McElrathbe. During the 2006 season, Ray was forced to hide his brother in his room and take care of him due to his mother battling drug addiction. The inspiring story follows how he balanced football, school, and taking care of his little brother Fahmarr […]
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As we move into the new year, there is no secret that many communities around the country are experiencing an unprecedented amount of change. One thing that hasn’t changed in the Charlottesville community is Tacos Gomez’s glowing presence. This past weekend, I ordered from Tacos Gomez’s to-go service and came away from the experience pleased […]
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