Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Matthew Chaney, staff writer In America today, people take for granted the certain unalienable rights they receive when being born here. From across the globe, millions of people try to gain these rights and start anew when immigrating here. The promise and chance of a new life is more than appealing to these immigrants. […]
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Andrew Ferralli, staff writer Fred Rogers has been an inspiration to many; he has let children know they truly matter, but most importantly loved everyone the way they are. Fred Rogers’ television program Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood hit its 50th anniversary this year with what would be Roger’s 90th birthday. Mr. Rogers has touched the hearts […]
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Amber Monroe, staff writer On Friday, April 13, the Student Government Association (SGA) will be hosting the Third Annual Talent Show. The show will be in the V. Earl Dickinson Building, on PVCC’s Main Campus. PVCC SGA has held the talent show for multiple years; it provides an opportunity to showcase student talents. Students competing […]
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Logan Browder, staff writer West Side Story, a musical written by Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein and directed by Jerome Robbins, debuted in 1957. Since then, there have been many adaptations of the musical. Now, West Side Story is coming to PVCC. Directors Brad Stoller and Shelley Cole are bringing the musical to life April […]
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Madison Weikle, staff writer Love in a time of discrimination. The Academy-Award-winning musical West Side Story is a story about star-crossed lovers from two rival gangs, the Jets and Sharks, in New York City. The PVCC Theatre Department has been working on bringing the story to life and will be performing it April 5, 6, […]
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Andrew Ferralli, staff writer Friday, Feb. 16, 300 people sit in a large auditorium, all waiting for one thing. PVCC faculty and staff, students, children, parents, and seniors are all ready for “The Moment.” Lights go out and a screen flickers on, out of nowhere appears a small lamp. Everyone goes silent immediately as […]
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Andrew Ferralli, staff writer Dreams of owning a local business are common, some people take a shot at one and end up closing down. Then there are some local businesses that fit like a puzzle piece needed to complete the picture. The picture in this scenario is Charlottesville and that puzzle piece was Party […]
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Andrew Ferralli, staff writer Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2018: Popcorn, candy, and knick-knacks everywhere you look with people all interacting happily. No, this is not the boardwalk or Busch Gardens, but PVCC’s Club Day. PVCC’s Club Day 2018 was a crazy day for both students and faculty; over 100 people filled the club tables at […]
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Andrew Ferralli, staff writer It is the day before a paper is due, but MyPVCC is not logging in, nor is Gmail accepting any password. Will the paper get in on time? What is the best option while in this panic situation? IT Support Services are the ones to contact for assistance. From students […]
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Madison Weikle, staff writer “You can always start here,” says the Director of Library Services Crystal Newell. Whether someone needs help finding resources and access to a computer or just a place to study, the Betty Sue Jessup Library, located in the main building of PVCC right across from the coffee bar, is happy […]
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