Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charles Stish, staff writer Culture clubs are a staple of PVCC’s diversity and cultural growth as students and faculty come together to discuss and partake in activities based around a specific culture. Japan Club is no exception to this. “This is not a foreign language club; this is a culture club with hopes of spreading […]
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Skye Scott, staff writer Editor’s Note: May contain images offensive to some. The Thomas Jefferson Center’s Mobile Free Speech Monument was on PVCC’s main campus to celebrate Free Speech Week from Oct. 17-24, 2016. The four chalkboard walls of the monument provided ample room for students and faculty to write their thoughts and opinions without […]
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Joe Fowler, staff writer GREENE COUNTY, Va. — Members of Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church – Unitarian Universalist held an event called “Speaking for Truth and Love.” It coincided with what many considered a controversial seminar “Understanding the Jihadi Threat,” hosted by Greene County Sheriff Steve Smith. Both events occurred at the PVCC Eugene Giuseppe Center […]
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Joe Fowler, staff writer “How would you feel about seeing Slayer, Anthrax and Death Angel?” Steve’s message repeated in my mind as I pulled in to the Millie Joe’s parking lot. It was worth staying up all night and walking around PVCC in a sleep-deprived delirium, spouting off conspiracy theories the next day, I thought. […]
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Jake Delaurier, staff writer Flu shots for pneumonia, shingles and whooping cough were offered at Piedmont Virginia Community College on Oct. 3, inside the North Mall Meeting Room. Flu shots were made available for students, staff and faculty. Anyone who was without insurance was able to get their flu shot for only $25. The coordinator […]
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Charles Stish, staff writer A student, unsure about their career path, walks into Room M128 for an appointment with Andre Luck, the manager of PVCC’s Career Services department. Luck welcomes them into his small and humble office with a welcoming salutation and firm handshake. Soon, the student will come out of the office with a […]
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Antonia Florence, staff writer If your grades have been falling and are wondering if college is for you anymore, or it has been difficult fitting in, and you are fighting loneliness, rest assured these are all normal college experiences. There is help here at PVCC. The Student Success office includes coordinator, David Lerman, and Student […]
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Jake Delaurier, staff writer The 29th annual Virginia Film Festival is set to take place on Nov. 3-6. This four day event will showcase 135 films. These films will be shown at many different locations like Violet Crown, The Paramount Theatre, the PVCC Dickinson Center, UVA, and the Vinegar Hill Theatre. “People can expect tremendous […]
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Antonia Florence and Arif Michael Vega, staff writers An amalgamation of local artists and some talented PVCC faculty will perform Saturday, Dec. 3 in Dickinson Theater. Doors will open for “Reciprocity – A Radioactive Music Event” at 6:30 p.m. A meet the artist reception will follow the performance. “Reciprocity” is being organized by PVCC’s Radiography […]
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Over the past few months, the media has been bombarded with one key phrase, “Brexit”; however, few know exactly what it is, much less care about its significance here in the U.S. On Oct. 3, PVCC hosted Dr. James Sofka for a lecture on the issues and controversies surrounding Brexit. “The ‘Brexit’ vote has several […]
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