Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Aleena Haidari, staff writer Have you ever wondered how would it be like to live in a different planet? Did you know that by 2033, human beings would be able to orbit Mars and return back to Earth within three years? If you are fascinated by the mysteries of space and interested in learning more […]
Continue ReadingMontana Mitchell, staff writer Plastic bags are one of the most used items on this planet while also being one of the most toxic materials. Without proper disposal of plastic bags, they can be extremely harmful to the environment. Plastic bags take 10-1,000 years to decompose, and as they do, they slowly release toxic chemicals […]
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Kaytlynne Gentry, staff writer The latest PVCC One Book, The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History, by Elizabeth Kolbert, a journalist and environmentalist, starts out focusing on amphibians and their introduction to a bacteria called Batrachochytrium dendrobatidisthe (BD) and how it was introduced/spread by humans. In chapter two, the key theme is that earlier scientists did […]
Continue ReadingRyan Foresman, staff writer PVCC Free Movie Friday occurred Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. It featured the film Crazy Rich Asians. Students and community members filled the relatively large theatre in the Dickinson building. The movie night was hosted by PVCC ‘s Student Art Club. Crazy Rich Asians is a romantic comedy directed by Jon […]
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Liberty Anderson, staff writer Picture this, team Loan glides down the dance floor with a classic I hate you, I love you dynamic in their Tango. Well executed, they show off the star, Corri Loan, and his new skills. The Tango is a classic way to shows both sides, the fights and romance involved in […]
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Callan Shore, staff writer The stage was dark and barren except for a few benches, and the actors were dressed in all black. But what appeared to be merely a simple production of an obscure play turned out to be an intense and insightful commentary on bullying. Between Oct. 25 and Nov. 3, Gorilla Theatre […]
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Charles Parziale, staff writer After so many years, The Nook has become a nice place to stop and have a full breakfast or lunch. The Nook is at 415 E. Main street in Charlottesville on the downtown mall. Their specialty is breakfast served all day everyday throughout the week. Sitting down with friends, listening to […]
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Callan Shore, staff writer Nestled in the IX Art Park is Brazos Tacos, an upscale fast food restaurant that will change your perception of tacos. Brazos is in a simple but modern space with beautiful wood and nature-inspired details. Light fixtures made out of grapevines and brightly colored chairs add to the enchanting atmosphere. Brazos […]
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Charles Parziale, staff writer Mezeh Mediterranean Grill will be hosting a fundraiser for Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge on Dec. 5 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Forty percent of the proceeds of the evening go to the mission that helps neglected dogs chained outdoors in Central Virginia. At Mezeh, the food is made in house every day […]
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