Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
On Thursday Sept. 19, the night started out slow at Pizza Hut on W Main Street as usual. The staff, however, were busy using their down time to prepare for the biggest night of the week. Around 9 p.m., people from all over Charlottesville flood the small restaurant for the main event. Every week, Thunder […]
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Check out the 2019 PVCC Non-partisan Voter Guide (which includes information about ballots, voting regulations, and candidates) written and designed by PVCC students: 2019 PVCC Non-partisan Voter Guide
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Samuel Huff, staff writer Just five years ago, if you had asked the typical American to point you in the direction of an eccentric tapas restaurant, you would have probably gotten a puzzled glare. However, over the last couple of years, tapas, which are snack sized portions of ethnic cuisine, have become a cultural phenomenon. […]
Continue ReadingElizabeth Phan, staff writer Thai Cuisine & Noodle House may have some of the best Thai dishes, but what might surprise you is that they also take pride in serving traditional Vietnamese Pho. It might be a little confusing that a Thai restaurant is serving Pho, but trust me when I say that my father […]
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Deadra Miller, online editor When anyone walks into the south entrance of PVCC they see Addie Smith, the receptionist responding to the many phone calls received there. As a military wife, she has traveled the world, retired, raised four children, and watched each of them walk through PVCC at one point in time. Smith was […]
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Rachel Lemley, staff writer In the heart of downtown Charlottesville lies a hidden gem – delicious pie. The Pie Chest is a local bakery in an alleyway off the downtown mall. The Pie Chest was established by Will Richey, who helped to revive downtown by opening the Whiskey Jar and The Alley Light. The Pie […]
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Francesca Black, staff writer Good, inexpensive sushi is hard to come by in small towns such as Charlottesville. However, tucked into 2nd Street right off the Downtown Mall sits Now and Zen. With its cozy atmosphere, sunny dining room, and delicious food, Now and Zen is an amazing place to dine. The luscious smell of […]
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Rachel Lemley, staff writer The Charlottesville Downtown Mall has a good variety of things to do, and one good way to spend a day is locked in a room. Escape Rooms are fun ways to use the mind while going through thrilling or chilling tasks. The Cville Escape Room has many different kinds of rooms […]
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Francesca Black, staff writer Charlottesville heats up in the spring with events left and right. The Charlottesville Dogwood Festival is one vital event that celebrates the state flower as well as Virginia in the spring. The festival is broken up into different parts including the Dogwood Carnival, held at McIntire Park. The Dogwood Festival began […]
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Samantha Aldridge, staff writer The Volunteer Club met on March 6 at 12 p.m. in the main building to discuss the upcoming free Easter egg hunt at PVCC. All five attendees talked about ideas involving the upcoming egg hunt. They mentioned having face painting, egg races, and even raffles. The club guarantees the event is […]
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