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Let There Be Light Shines Again at PVCC

December 8, 2025December 8, 2025Comments Off on Let There Be Light Shines Again at PVCC
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Opening the curtains of the “Wonderful” Act 2 

December 8, 2025December 8, 2025Comments Off on Opening the curtains of the “Wonderful” Act 2 
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Spectacular and Resourceful Creativity

December 8, 2025December 8, 2025Comments Off on Spectacular and Resourceful Creativity
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A Night of Silent Films with Tom Teasley 

December 8, 2025December 8, 2025Comments Off on A Night of Silent Films with Tom Teasley 
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Opening Gambit to Checkmate: Exploring PVCC’s Chess Club

December 8, 2025December 8, 2025Jackson Murphy, staff writer

It only took three minutes for Devin Borishansky to beat me in a match, which speaks to both his level of skill and my lack of it. After recovering from my quick defeat, Borishansky was still generous enough to answer some of my questions about the Chess Club, in addition to comments from the future […]

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A Story of Elevating Others

December 7, 2025December 7, 2025Jackson Murphy, staff writer

Some filmmakers chase spectacle while others dedicate themselves to chasing truths. Chris Farina had chosen the latter. For decades, he has used his camera to unveil the impacts people have on everyday lives, including accounts from teachers, students, neighbors, and people rebuilding themselves from the ground up. Even as ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) has introduced […]

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From Miami to 10th Street: The Story of Guajiros 

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025Jackson Murphy, staff writer

As a whole, Charlottesville is not a town lacking in brunch spots, with the options all seeming to blend together. But few can match the appeal of Guajiros Miami Eatery in terms of dish quality and atmosphere. Located at 114 10th St. NW, Guajiros offers a variety of family recipes, blending influences from Nicaragua, Costa […]

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Discover PVCC’s Embedded Tutoring Program 

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025Jackson Murphy, staff writer

At PVCC, a new initiative has begun to transform classroom environments through striving to fulfill a singular goal: to help. The Embedded Tutoring Program, led by coordinator Ruth Yoder, pairs trained tutors directly with academic courses, offering help for students in specific areas. While the program itself is still new at PVCC, students and faculty […]

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A Port for the Wayward Ramen Enjoyer 

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025Jackson Murphy, staff writer

Located at 2208 Fontaine Avenue is one of Charlottesville’s best-kept culinary secrets. The Asian fusion restaurant Mashumen, which offers sushi, ramen, and other featured dishes with Thai and Korean roots, opened its doors in 2020 and will no doubt be around for years to come. Mashumen has continued to deliver memorable dining experiences, with its […]

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Midweek Melodies: Live Bluegrass at Bar Baleno 

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025Jackson Murphy, staff writer

Every Wednesday night, the streets of Belmont are filled with music as guests gather at Bar Baleno, the sister-bar of Lampo Pizzeria. The event that has simply come to be known as Bluegrass Wednesday has quickly become a local staple that replaces the liminal feeling of being midway through the week with drinks, fresh smash […]

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Get ready to say the B-word

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024Jackson Murphy, staff writer

Michael Keaton, Catherine O’Hara, and Winona Ryder reprise their popular roles in the sequel to the 1988 classic, Beetlejuice. The movie is set 30 years after the events of the original movie have taken place and sees Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz, navigating life as a professional medium with looming visions of her former foe. […]

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Get Ready for Cold Weather with Hot Jazz

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024Jackson Murphy, staff writer

Every Thursday and some Sunday nights, an incredibly talented ensemble of musicians, spearheaded by UVA professor John D’earth, fills Miller’s Downtown with jazz music. D’earth is the director of jazz performances for UVA and has held the tradition of performing at Miller’s for many years. Before becoming a director at UVA, D’earth played with some […]

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Journeying with “The Alchemist”

March 14, 2024Jackson Murphy, staff writer

The Alchemist, by Paolo Coelho, tells the powerful story of a young shepherd following his personal legend shown to him through a recurring dream and the inherent interconnectivity of all people regardless of their background. The story aims to answer the question that all people have asked themselves at one point or another in their […]

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