Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
“I’m her father; why should I have to be supervised?” said Shannon Chidester, a man fighting for his right to see his daughter after three years. The Fathers’ Rights Movement is a social movement that is advocating for the rights of fathers in custody battles and child support cases. According to fathersrightsmovement.us, most of the […]
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PVCC has numerous programs that help college students with academics, finances, and other college-related needs. Down the 100 hall in the college’s main building, there is a program called Great Expectations. It is designed for currently enrolled students who have been in foster care as adolescents to ensure that the needs of these students are […]
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A golden sunburst, Green lances thrust from the ground, Swaying in the breeze. Highlight here for answer: Daffodil A single crocus, In a stretch of fresh green grass, After the snow melts. A spring symphony, A song of celebration, Always from above. Highlight here for answer: Birdsong Pink, white, and cream, […]
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Between relentless rain and other events going on in the area, overcrowded seating was not an issue for PVCC’s Faculty Recital on February 21. However, the performers did not disappoint. The afternoon began with Ruth Ann Bishop and Melody Day, both sopranos. They sang duets to English composer Henry Purcell’s “Sound the Trumpet” and “Lost […]
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Around 150 people gathered at Charlottesville’s City Space to coordinate the volunteer efforts to support the Bernie Sanders campaign. On Jan. 9, a room full of supporters sorted themselves by their location and availability to staff call centers. Dan Epstein, the Virginia coordinator, called for local leadership and about 20 people from across Virginia answered. […]
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Along with the New Year and new semester, Piedmont Virginia Community College has welcomed a new local business onto their campus this month. What used to be Mermaid Express has been replaced by Perk Up. They are offering a wider variety of drinks, snacks, baked goods, and many healthy alternatives such as hot teas, smoothies, […]
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The Ix Art Park formally adopted executive staff Jan. 4. This move, by Monticello Associates board of directors, marks the change from ephemeral experiment to formal establishment. Radical expression has been homeless for several years, since the bulldozing of Random Row Bookstore. Brian Wimer will now take the lead at the Ix Art Park and […]
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To honor Black History Month, the Black Student Alliance led a celebration of Black culture in the North Mall meeting room on Feb. 24. It included music, dancing and refreshments. From 12-2 p.m., students had the opportunity to drop by and enjoy poetry, lively swing and smooth jazz. With the help of Chef Ralph Brown, […]
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