Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
One might wonder what goes on in a room full of adults watching a cartoon with a targeted demographic of girls ages 8-12. Surprising, while one might suspect a group of socially awkward individuals uncomfortable with their societally expected roles, you instead find a diverse group of people talking about how to better others’ lives. […]
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Buzzing college students, long lines, and nosebleed seats surrounded Kevin Spacey, this year at the UVA President Speaker Series. Spacey opened up with a slam at the Hokies and a cliché “how I became famous” story. But, Spacey, as expected, did pull House of Cards, his popular Netflix original series, into his speech, which was […]
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The Bolick Center was filled with beautiful aromas on Monday, October 20th. The Black Student Alliance club at PVCC arranged a signature event to get your taste buds involved and your mind activated with the joy of cooking. Chef Ralph Brown Sr., PVCC alumni, was the master behind the demo, demonstrating the making of an omelet. […]
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On Saturday mornings between the hours of 7 am and noon, the Water Street parking lot becomes a bustling market, the Charlottesville City Market to be exact. Local vendors with all types of products line the rows where cars normally reside, and the lot crowds with people jumping at the chance to taste the delicious […]
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The original plan was to meet up with my friend at Carter’s mountain on Saturday, since it was supposed to be sunny and in the 60s. It turns out that a good portion of Charlottesville had the same idea. In the end, the trip happened on an overcast, windy, October day. Basically a guarantee that […]
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I have the pleasure of interviewing Ava Pippin. She was recently added as the board of directors as president. Here is what she had to say about what is going on with the board at this time. Pippin has been a family friend of mine for years. Pippin is a big part of PVCC. We […]
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The Public Safety and Campus Police departments are being rebranded. Piedmont Virginia Community College has hired a new police chief, Shawn Harrison. Harrison is bright and friendly. She likes Columbian roast coffee, occasionally with hazelnut cream. These small details are what help make up the new police chief’s warming personality. With a cup of coffee, […]
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Halloween is a tradition rich with costumes, candy, fear, and the imagery of the dead everywhere. But where exactly does Halloween come from? Samhain, (October 31st –November 1st) in mediaeval Ireland, was a festival celebrated to mark the Celtic new year, which started on November 1st. Not only did it symbolize the end of the […]
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PVCC hosts the second installment of One Mic Stand, a new series of open mic nights for spoken word artists and up-and-coming performers on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Maxwell Theatre (Black Box) in the V. Earl Dickinson Building. One Mic Stand is an open platform for those seeking a chance […]
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Do you feel lucky? Then you should have been at Casino Night this past Friday. According to the Student Government Association’s (SGA) advisor, Steve McNerney, it “is the best Casino Night we’ve had.” This marks the sixth time the SGA has hosted the popular affair, drawing in students, staff and community members. The event was […]
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