Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Since the start of the so-called “streaming era,” many have feared the movie theater business is in danger — a fear that was only heightened by the Covid-19 pandemic. While the ease of streaming certainly offers benefits, nothing quite compares to the shared experience of watching a film in a packed theater. PVCC’s “Films Talk […]
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The SPCA and PVCC Student Government Association (SGA) drew in many students and faculty alike with puppies, warm heated blankets, winter beverages, and vibes on Dec. 10, 2025. Located on the East Patio, the vibes were assisted by the hay bale seating in a ring around the puppies for greatest interaction, brightly lit string lights, […]
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One prop. One line. One genre. 72 hours. This is the challenge local filmmakers take on every year for Light House Studio’s annual Adrenaline Film Project (AFP), a competition wherein they must follow a simple but difficult set of guidelines to write, film, and produce a short film in just three days. All the teams […]
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From Oct. 22-26, Charlottesville was paradise for cinephiles, as the Virginia Film Festival returned to the city for its 38th annual celebration. Screening over 130 films, this year’s VAFF truly had an option for everyone. While the festival’s “Gala Screenings” featured A-list actors and high-budget productions, other local theatres showcased high school short films and […]
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Lack of daylight doesn’t stop art from being created; on the contrary, the most dazzling works shine brightest in the darkness. A group of the area’s most brilliant artists craft glowing sculptures, bring art to life in performance pieces, curate travelling art galleries, and host a parade. Each year, PVCC’s artistic community comes together to […]
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On Nov. 17, PVCC’s Visual Arts Department hosted a free-entry art exhibition. The exhibition was held on the main campus in the Dickinson Building and curated by Fenelle Belle, associate professor of art. The theme of the exhibit was Spare Parts, which entails that the artist must use a vast array of everyday items that […]
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An unforgettable opportunity to travel to France is available to PVCC students. On Wednesday, Nov. 5, Assistant Professor of French Kris Swanson hosted a presentation on the 2026 Community College in France Summer Bootcamps. This program gives students the chance to spend two summer weeks studying abroad in France. However, speaking French is not a […]
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On Friday, Nov. 21, Tom Teasley performed at PVCC for the Films Talk Back series. He superimposed his compositions over Ghosts Before Breakfast and Metropolis. Teasley opened the evening with a brief introduction of the two German silent films. He explained that the original soundtrack to Ghosts Before Breakfast was destroyed by the Nazis during […]
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At PVCC’s Spanish Club, students can fill their college hour with games, music, and fun. For instance, for El Dia de los Muertos, a club member took the opportunity to present her talents with the guitar by playing a Spanish song while other members got to sing along. Run by Professor of Spanish Dr. Jorge […]
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PVCC held a debate on genetic engineering, attracting a diverse audience and multiple speakers on Monday, Nov. 17, in the Dickinson Theater. Co-sponsored by Dr. Anne Allison, a biology professor at PVCC, and the college’s One Book Program, the event drew an audience of over 54 students and faculty members eager to explore one of […]
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