Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
On Nov. 18, PVCC held a trivia contest as the closing event for the Fall 2015 One Book Project. Three teams of students answered Jeopardy-style questions about The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks for a chance to win prizes. The prizes included a free 3-credit class, a Kindle Fire HDX 16G, and gift certificates to […]
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As the holiday season approaches, people gather around friends, family, food, gifts and holiday cheer. Not far away, a team of heroes for animal kind work throughout the holidays and dedicate their time helping those less fortunate. Caring for Creatures (CFC) is the first no-kill animal rescue in central Virginia and is located in Fluvanna […]
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President George H. W. Bush signed a joint resolution designating November 1990 as Native American Heritage Month, according to the Native American Heritage website. Though several states have designated days in in honor of Native Americans dating back to 1915, it was not until the resolution of 1990 that November became a month to honor […]
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Rachel Mayo’s hands were shaking slightly as she rested against a concrete wall outside of Zocolo. Last March, she and her husband were evicted from their home, and with nowhere else to go, moved to the streets. Mayo stays in Charlottesville because she feels it is the easiest place to be homeless. “Everybody takes care […]
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It has certainly been a busy month here at PVCC. Annette Cashatt rode along with Officer Sheridan of the Albemarle County Police Department. During their four-hour ride-along, they discussed what it takes to become a member of the law enforcement community. Find out how Henrietta Lacks’ cells changed the face of modern medicine. Joseph Fowler […]
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Immerse yourself in beauty, history and adventure. PVCC is partnering with Educational First College Tours to offer an amazing 11-day trip to Spain this spring. Join Professor Grajales Díaz to discover the Moorish wonders of Andalucía, the architecture of Barcelona, the mediaeval city of Toledo and the fascinating modern Madrid. They will tour Barcelona, Valencia, […]
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Slideshow photos of majestic scenery marked the introduction to the lecture on Iran and the Middle East given Oct. 14. Professor William Harrop opened with a story about a missionary who traveled to Iran during a revolutionary period in the country’s history. Immediately, it was apparent that this lecture would not follow the tenor of […]
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If you are not inspired after spending time with Officer Sheridan, then you are not paying attention. Officer Sheridan has been a police officer for five years. He started in the Gang and Narcotics Division and then moved into patrolling with the Albemarle County Police Department. But one thing he has not moved away from […]
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Around 200 concerned citizens rallied in downtown Charlottesville to discuss climate change on Oct. 14. Protesters carried “no pipeline” signs. Handheld wind turbines spun above the crowd signaling support of renewable energy. Speakers from environmental groups such as Wild Virginia and 350.org, as well as UVA professors and other community members, told stories and talked […]
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Cheshire cats, Jedi knights, wood spirits, and the undead roamed the halls of PVCC’s Main Building on the evening of Oct. 23. Some played blackjack or Texas Hold‘em, others munched on free wings and mini Snickers bars, still others took group photos and chatted over the pulsing beat of top-hits music. The occasion that brought […]
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