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The events of Jan. 6 will forever be remembered. Those who study it in 100 years will be better able to define the lasting implications than we are now; however, that does not mean we have to wait for answers. As the nation copes with the insurrection that left five Americans dead, including Capitol police […]
Continue ReadingSamuel Huff, staff writer The holidays are a time for families to unify and for communities to come together. Some cities have traditions of pop-up ice-skating rinks, beautiful lights displays, and maybe even Santas on every corner. Here in Charlottesville, we have our own special tradition: The Grand Illumination, which takes place Dec. 6, 2019. […]
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Samuel Huff, staff writer It is no secret that students transitioning from high school to college life have their fair share of challenges that they are destined to meet, but what if one of your first classes of your first semester was one of PVCC’s most difficult courses? For students with a desire to enter […]
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With all of the clubs that PVCC has to offer, many students have a hard time deciding which one best fits their interests. There is a club for book lovers, chess enthusiasts, and even anime-niacs. However, if you are a political whiz, or just looking for a club that advocates for young people’s involvement in […]
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If most Americans were asked what the most important election is for them, they would probably respond by saying the presidential election. Many people do not even bother learning when the local elections are. The reality is local and state elections impact our lives on a far greater scale than the presidential election. On Nov. […]
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On Oct 19, a small group of Democrats assembled in the basement of the Gordon Avenue Library in the heart of Charlottesville. The attendees conversed over coffee and pastries until it was time to begin the meeting. Once a month, this group invites the general public to discuss important issues facing the country. This meeting’s […]
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On Oct. 23, the North Mall Meeting Room on campus was filled with students who came to voice their opinions on one of America’s most touchy subjects: gun control. The students were divided into five groups, each led by a volunteer student moderator who had been trained in the proceedings. Some students had their opinions […]
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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. […]
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