Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, Feb. 24, President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address at the Capitol. More than 80 congressional Democrats were not present. Almost three dozen instead attended an event in direct protest of the president. The People’s State of the Union was an event held on the National Mall concurrently […]
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In a film age full of sequels, adaptations, and live-action remakes, an original animated movie is always good to see. Pixar has had its ups and downs in recent years when it comes to commercial success in this regard, but Hoppers (2026), directed by Daniel Chong, is certainly an up. The film has a classic […]
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The PVCC Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Feb. 16 outlined upcoming initiatives aimed at fostering student engagement, improving campus facilities, and celebrating graduating students. The meeting reflected the SGA’s ongoing commitment to serving as the voice of the student body and promoting a vibrant campus community. The SGA operates as the student-led programming branch […]
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On Feb. 18, a dedicated group of PVCC students traveled to Richmond to meet with state legislators, sharing their personal stories and advocating for increased support and funding for community colleges across Virginia. Departing early in the morning on a chartered bus, a group of students, chosen by President Jean Runyon and Coordinator of Student […]
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The snowstorm on Saturday, Jan. 25, that blanketed most of Charlottesville with half a foot of ice posed a serious challenge to the city in terms of accessibility to many areas. In interviews with the Vice President of Finance & Administrative Services, Scott Jefferies, and Facilities Director Kim McManus, they explained the steps taken to […]
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After a hiatus in 2025, the Virginia Community College System is hosting the second statewide Poet Laureate and Visual Arts Luminary competitions from March 27-28 in Roanoke, with the theme of the competition being “I Dream.” Each school in the VCCS system will name a poet laureate and a visual arts luminary to compete for […]
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The PVCC Testing Center, located in room M607 of the Main Building, offers a variety of testing services for PVCC students and people in the larger Charlottesville community. For PVCC students, the Testing Center is a place where students with special needs can receive testing accommodations, take English as a second language or ESL tests, […]
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As a longtime fan of the candid and fearless Jennette McCurdy, I was excited to dive into McCurdy’s debut novel, Half His Age, and it truly delivered in ways I did not expect. McCurdy’s writing is sharp, unflinching, and often hilarious, even amid the most uncomfortable moments. McCurdy’s ability to explore dark, taboo topics with […]
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Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution is finally in theaters and acts as a sneak peek of what’s to come for Jujutsu Kaisen in Season 3. Unfortunately, Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution’s release fell short of expectations. What was supposed to be an almost two-hour debut of the highly anticipated Culling Game arc, in reality, felt more like a patchwork […]
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On Wednesday, Feb. 11, students, faculty, and staff at PVCC followed the warm aroma of various soups into the Bolick Center Event Space for the second annual The Longest Table. The PVCC Longest Table event encourages people to try something new over a meal. Last year, participants were randomly assigned tables to sit next to […]
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