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Twenty-five years ago, former NBA Commissioner David Stern founded the WNBA on April 22, 1996, centered around the marketing campaign “We Got Next.” However, in the year 2021, it is safe to say the WNBA has got now. In celebration of the WNBA’s 25th birthday, the W (as the sport is referred to by fans) […]
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In the 402 years following European colonization and the enslavement of Africans, the dominant literary voice in America has been extremely homogeneous. With the inception of Black literature, American literary spaces have benefited from a more diverse and intersectional perspective of life in the United States of America. At PVCC, Survey of African American Literature […]
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In the wake of Drake’s much anticipated sixth studio album Certified Lover Boy — Toronto’s finest blessed his cult following with the release of Scary Hours 2 EP on March 5, 2021. This project is the second installment of the Scary Hours series with the first debuting in 2018. The EP is composed of three […]
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Father, Entrepreneur, recording artist, and ¼ of the Through The Wire Podcast, Pierre Andresen is making a name for himself in the content creation and sports media industries. Andresen, a Chicago native, possesses a deep affinity for the game of basketball. Now at the age of 26, Andresen successfully parlayed a reverence for the sport […]
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In a 2010 interview on ESPN, the late Kobe Bryant waxed poetic about Elgin Baylor saying, “Everything I heard about Elgin [Baylor] was that he was Dr. J [Julius Irving] and Michael Jordan… before Dr. J and Michael Jordan.” Bryant went on to explain that what set Baylor apart from others in his generation was […]
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To honor Women’s History Month, this article highlights the University of Virginia’s Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center and the resources they provide to the Charlottesville and UVA community. The Women’s Center, founded in 1989 and named after Maxine Platzer Lynn (Curry ‘51), provides support and counseling services to all regardless of their identity. According to […]
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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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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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Before community college transfers ever decide to set foot on the campus of their dreams, the college admissions process plays a major role in determining where students will spend the next few years of their academic career. As students go through this process they are being evaluated and judged by college admissions officers around the […]
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In a battle of cross-state rivals, Wofford Transfer Keve Aluma’s career night helped lead No. 20 Virginia Tech to a 65-51 home win over ACC opponent No. 8 Virginia on January 30. Keve Aluma’s well-rounded 29 point, 10 rebound, and 4 assist effort helped propel Virginia Tech (13-3, 7-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) to a strong […]
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