Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Athena Alving, staff writer On the evening of Nov. 12 in the Blackbox Theatre, tensions rose as the audience eagerly awaited the performance of Much Ado about Nothing to begin. Written by William Shakespeare, the play tells the tale of Prince Don Pedro and his brother Don John, who are returning from war to the […]
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Joe Fowler, assistant editor Editor’s note: Comments on external links might contain content objectionable to some. The State of America Contrary to the views held by many on Facebook, social justice warriors did not remain silent until a billionaire payed them to protest Donald Trump’s win in the general election. Arguably, some of these […]
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Joe Fowler, assistant editor With my deadline rapidly approaching, I entered “3.3 million copies” for a google search. Most every result on the first five pages shared one thing in common: Legion, the latest World of Warcraft (WoW) expansion from video game developer Blizzard Entertainment. Having experienced the actual launch at 3 a.m. on August […]
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Joe Fowler, Assistant Editor After months of growing tension over the construction of an oil pipeline in North Dakota, the major news networks started covering the plight of the Lakota Sioux and their efforts to protect sacred land. Karen Allen, a concerned citizen living in Charlottesville, mentioned that major media outlets labeled the Sioux and […]
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I can still vividly remember watching the original Finding Nemo on opening day 13 years ago. The film was amazingly animated, had a well-written story, and an amazing cast of characters. To this day, it remains one of my favorite movies by Pixar. That being said, I was a bit perplexed when it was revealed […]
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Clubs and other organizations within Piedmont Virginia Community College afford students opportunities which would not materialize in any other manner. Our school offers more than 40 clubs to choose from, open to part-time and full-time students, and they are free. What a wonderful way to meet other students of similar interests. The club listings in […]
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The Supreme Court has a profound impact on all of our civil liberties. With the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia on Feb. 13, there was speculation about whether President Obama would select a successor. Obama said, “I plan to fulfill my constitutional responsibilities to nominate a successor in due time.” Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell […]
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In a world inundated with national and international news, why should we care about local events? Why should we care about a school talent show when American Idol shows us performers from across the U.S.? Why should we care about a neighborhood bake sale or the latest gallery exhibit when scores of innocent Pakistani citizens […]
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Joe Fowler, staff writer Past and present blurred together in the dark halls of the abandoned house on the hill. The year was 2004. My friend encouraged me to take her on a tour of the DeJarnette building in Staunton, Virginia. I had been a patient at the DeJarnette Center as a teenager for several […]
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If you wish to experience foreign art in a local building, visit the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art collection. There, you can get a look at art that was first introduced thousands of years ago. Aboriginal art is an ancient style first practiced by indigenous Australians. Using tree bark and stone as canvases, the Aboriginal Australians would […]
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