Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
On Oct. 23, the North Mall Meeting Room on campus was filled with students who came to voice their opinions on one of America’s most touchy subjects: gun control. The students were divided into five groups, each led by a volunteer student moderator who had been trained in the proceedings. Some students had their opinions […]
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The term mass incarceration refers to the unique way the U.S. has locked up a vast population in federal and state prisons, as well as local jails. On Oct. 9, 2019, the One Book Program brought in three formerly incarcerated individuals to sit upon a panel to explain their trials and tribulations of life after […]
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Aleena Haidari, staff writer Do stereotypes have a positive or a negative connotation? Stereotypes are socially constructed perceptions about a particular group, religion, race, and gender. Each group has at least one stereotype; however, the implications or severity of the stereotypes varies from one group to another. As many studies have demonstrated as well […]
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Though it is a fairly new addition to the long list of PVCC resources available to students, Academic Coaching is credited to the success of many successful PVCC alumni. From helping students develop academic skills, like note-taking and time-management, to providing stress management techniques, Academic Coaching is an invaluable resource that all students stand to […]
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Chiles Peach Orchard, located in Crozet, has been a family owned orchard for the last 100 years. This scenic orchard, has just ended its eighth year of “Fall Into Fun Festival,” which celebrates the change of season. This was a great event for adults who wanted to enjoy a calm day out with their friends, […]
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Dr. Todd Platts nervously leaned into the back of his chair. He clasped his hands together and fiddled his fingers in thought. “I got in my mind, with a 1.72 GPA, that I wanted to be a professor,” he said. Platts graduated from the University of Missouri with a PhD in Sociology in 2013. He […]
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On Oct. 12, the joyous giggles of young girls filled the cafeteria of Crozet Elementary School as they picked what activities they would do that morning. About 100 parents, kids, and volunteers spent their Saturday making music with code. They built towering structures, played with robots, launched rockets with the Piedmont Student Launch Team (PSLT), […]
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The State Fair of Virginia has been around for 165 years, according to Richmond Magazine,. Every year, the State Fair attracts thousands of people, including some from out of state. These people come to the State Fair to see animals, eat fair food, purchase from vendors, and ride a few rides. This year the State […]
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As the waves crash against the coast and the infectious melodies of popular music styles such as cumbia and salsa fill the valleys at the foot of the green, lush mountains of El Salvador, the rich smell of freshly cooked meat and maize wrap the people in a comforting bubble of a beautiful culture. Just […]
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On Thursday Sept. 19, the night started out slow at Pizza Hut on W Main Street as usual. The staff, however, were busy using their down time to prepare for the biggest night of the week. Around 9 p.m., people from all over Charlottesville flood the small restaurant for the main event. Every week, Thunder […]
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