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Francesca Black, staff writer Community Colleges offer a multitude of classes with different perspectives on what it is to be human. One immense and important discipline is psychology. Principles of Psychology, PSY 200, with Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Michael Rahilly gives an informative overview of the vast social science. The class utilizes interactive tools […]
Continue ReadingFrancesca Black, staff writer The city of Charlottesville ranks 14th on the list of cities with most restaurants per capita in the U.S. according to the Huffington Post. This means a lot of people need to work in those restaurants. Restaurant work usually consists of long hours catering to customers looking to have a good […]
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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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Francesca Black, staff writer In the ever-evolving Charlottesville food scene, creating a restaurant with a unique vision is rare. Little Star does just that. This new gem on W. Main Street serves up Spanish and Mexican inspired dishes with bold direction. At the center of the experience sits the wood fired grill. The grill smoke […]
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Francesca Black, staff writer Living in Central Virginia offers a multitude of options for day trips. A few hours in any direction lands you by the ocean, in the mountains, or, in my case this week, the big city: the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The Smithsonian Institute provides free museums and parks including […]
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Francesca Black, staff writer The Paramount Theater in downtown Charlottesville hosts many events throughout the year. These events include opera, ballet, and musical theater as well as the screening of classic holiday themed films. This year for Valentine’s Day, the Paramount screened the cult classic True Romance, written by Quentin Tarantino. As one of the […]
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Francesca Black, staff writer The market for local food in Charlottesville abounds with options to experience Virginia’s horticultural bounty. A crucial source comes to residents as the City Market, where local farmers, artisans, and vendors showcase their talents. In the winter months, January to March, the market is staged at the IX Art Park. Although […]
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