Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
On Friday, Sept. 15, PVCC held a movie night in the Dickinson Theater and presented a documentary called Walking El Camino: Six Ways to Santiago. The documentary talked about traveling from France to Spain over the course of several days. The walk consists of multiple days on foot where you can arrange when you start, […]
Continue ReadingDealing with mental health problems is never easy, and finding qualified, affordable care in a timely fashion is nearly as difficult. TimelyCare, which PVCC students can access free of charge, is a telehealth company aimed at connecting students with mental health professionals to talk about anything, anytime. After signing in with a school email, TimelyCare […]
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Almost every PVCC student has taken ENG 111. Many of them have written a narrative assignment. Not many of them have had their narrative assignment published in a renowned children’s magazine, but Linda White has. Adjunct Assistant Professor of English Kathy May read her narrative, a story about White’s childhood in 1980s South Korea, and […]
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On Sept. 20, the geology club had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Jessica Ball, a physical volcanologist who recently took a three-week trip to Iceland to study the Askja volcano. Dr. Ball was able to share several stories and photos from her journey via Zoom. Askja, which means box in Icelandic, refers to the […]
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Thursday Sept. 21, there was a karaoke event at Blue Ridge Cafe on 8315 Seminole Trail in Ruckersville. The karaoke plays on the patio, and you can watch people sing from 7-10 p.m. while you have your dinner. During these events, the hosts give guests a QR code to scan on their phone, and they […]
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The PVCC Student Success Office is full of advisers who are helpful, respectful, and kind people. The Student Success Office will help students with their educational and personal goals. Advisers at the student success office can help with any courses that students have trouble in or potential obstacles or barriers. The advisers provide encouragement and […]
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When asked what Fork Union Day is about, Academic dean of Fork Union Military Academy and candidate for Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors Mike Goad said that people should know “Fork Union does have a future.” He pictures Fork Union as a “phoenix rising from the ashes.” He is right about one thing: Fork Union […]
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Charlottesville’s beloved dumpling shop Marco and Luca Dumplings is practically a downtown landmark. Serving only a handful of well-honed dishes, it has cemented itself in the hearts and stomachs of students, locals, and tourists alike. This humble family-owned chain has expanded to include multiple locations within and around Charlottesville. Founded in 2001 by Sun Da […]
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Don’t Worry Darling takes place in a suburban desert town called Victoria where everything appears to be perfect. From the very beginning, the viewer is thrown into the life of Alice Chambers (Florence Pugh), which seems complete. There is a good community, calm climate, consistent schedules, and a perfectly symmetric way of life, painting the […]
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How much time does it take to bring a film to life? Some films take months or years of production and editing before they are ready to be seen. This year, Lighthouse Studios is seeking applications for the 19th annual Adrenaline Film Project, a mix of competition on workshops where teams of contestants will have […]
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