Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
The Virginia Festival of the Book, an annual celebration of reading sponsored by the Virginia Center for the Book, through Virginia Humanities, celebrated its 30th anniversary on March 20. Authors and writers of various genres were invited to share an intimate perspective on their work. Community members who attended were treated to a unique experience […]
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Located next to M Sushi in the Seminole Square Shopping Center, sits Minerals & Mystics, a charming crystal shop with an equally charming staff. Minerals & Mystics was formerly located on the other side of the shopping center, but within the last year, they have moved to their new location. This new location allows them […]
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When Jeremy Clarkson spoke to the press about the iconic Grand Tour series coming to an end, with only two more feature-length special episodes being aired, it was understandable that the three were beginning to want to wrap up their televised massive road trips. Clarkson, along with fellow co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May, have […]
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Less than a mile from Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello lies a small café with its unique aromas and flavors, which provides the illusion that you’ve been transported to the French countryside. As soon as you step foot in the quaint roadside business, the music and aromas immediately charm the senses. On the menu, crêpes, brioches, gourmet […]
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“Warrior, Emperor, General, Genius, Rebel, Tyrant.” These epithets quickly flash across the screen in the trailer for director Ridley Scott’s latest epic historical film, Napoleon. While they may describe the historical Napoleon Bonaparte, you would be forgiven for thinking they are overblown if your only exposure to the man’s exploits came from Joaquin Phoenix’s performance. […]
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One of the movies that I saw in theaters is Disney’s new film Haunted Mansion. It lasts 2 hours and 3 minutes, and the film is rated PG-13 for thematic and horror action. I think it was very interesting, and I found it to be a fun and scary experience. The movie currently has a […]
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While not all bestsellers are horribly written books, Then She Was Gone, by Lisa Jewell, (originally published 2017, republished 2022) is one of those books that gives modern bestsellers a bad reputation. Unfortunately, like most bestsellers, the blurb was written to make the book sound interesting – and, due to the nature of the book, […]
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It is easy to believe in our modern world that arguments against interracial relationships are a thing of the past. However, the nuances of navigating such relationships are more complex than ever before. Although Netflix’s You People is classified as a comedy, it touches heavily on delicate social issues. The star-studded feature-length film dives deep […]
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The average person has about a gallon and a half of blood coursing through their body. Bones and All will make this fact viscerally felt like no other movie this year. This love story between two young cannibals is about as tender as something with that premise could possibly be, and less squeamish readers should […]
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While other vendors inside Charlottesville’s Dairy Market close up shop for the evening, the Forbes-recognized steakhouse South and Central transforms into a fun and safe space for people to dance socially every Thursday from 9 p.m. until midnight. Come experience traditional bachata and other Latin dance styles with production by the Foreign Playerz, who enjoy […]
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