PVCC Non-partisan voter guide
Check out the PVCC Non-partisan Voter Guide: Voter Guide Fall 2017 Final
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Category: Local News
PVCC Holds Faculty Teach-in About Rallies in Charlottesville
Skye Scott, assistant editor On Monday, Sept. 11, PVCC held a faculty run teach-in to address student concerns on the rallies that recently occurred in Charlottesville. The teach-in explored the history of the confederate statues, the sociological aspect of hate groups, the psychological reasoning around racism, and the political aspects of the rallies. As students, […]
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The Green Market at Stonefield Finishes Season
Sarah Vagnoni, staff writer The Green Market at Stonefield offers consumers a dose of Charlottesville’s local artisans and farmers. Boasting over a dozen vendors, the market is home to crafters and farmers alike, selling fresh veggies, baked goods, and even leather works. The Green Market at Stonefield aims to elevate the traditional farmers market experience, […]
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VA Police Department Eat and Meet Event
Grace Kinsman, staff writer On Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 12-12:45 p.m., the Bolick Student center was the place to be for the Eat and Meet Career Information Series presentation. Three representatives from Virginia’s police department sat down to be interviewed in front of a curious audience made of PVCC students and faculty. Each panelist spoke […]
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National Public Radio Visits PVCC
Anna G. Agee, staff writer As students filed into the North Hall Meeting Room, at PVCC, Doug Smith, a co-host from National Public Radio and “Your Weekly Constitutional,” stood at the front of the room a few more remarks about our first amendment with a stack of miniature Constitutions. His co-host, Stewart Harris, was running behind. Connie Jorgensen, Assistant […]
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Music and Unity: A Concert for Charlottesville
Ray Petree III, staff writer John Lennon’s words, echoed by Stevie Wonder’s rich and powerful voice, reverberated through the crowd at Scotts Stadium: “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you will join us, and the world will be as one.” A message so powerful, that it […]
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Summer Movie Preview
Jake Delaurier, staff writer As the school year comes to a close, students have a lot to look forward to during their break from school such as this year’s slate of summer movies. Summer time is always packed with blockbusters to see, and this year is no exception. The superhero genre has easily become one […]
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Summer Kick List: Sneakers to Watch For
Shawn Stevenson, staff writer Sneaker heads have a lot to look forward to during summer 2017. Starting this month, all the way through July. There is a list of Air Jordan shoes that would make a fine addition to any sneaker heads collection. Starting with these masterpieces, the “Pantone 7’s” release April 29. Priced at […]
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Making Something From Nothing
Antonia Florence, assistant editor His mother died two months after she gave birth to him. His father, unable to raise a newborn baby boy and 10 siblings by himself, gave the baby to his maternal grandparents to raise. Norman O. Dean, Sr. was born in March 1932, in Greene County, Virginia. This was just before […]
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Become a Student Bus Driver at UTS
Marcus Tyler, staff writer Looking for the best part-time job for students on or near campus? Sometimes a unique, challenging and unusual job can be found right in your own backyard. Or in this case, behind the wheel of a transit bus. At the University Transit Service (UTS) of University of Virginia (U.Va), student drivers […]
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