Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Callan Shore, assistant editor The community of PVCC does not end in Charlottesville because PVCC offers experiences all around the world. One of those experiences is the exchange program with Otto Krause, a secondary school in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Each year for over 25 years the Blue Ridge Rotary Club has funded a PVCC student […]
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Callan Shore, staff writer It is journalists’ duty to educate and inform the public. The media, specifically news publications, are one of the most important pieces of our democracy and have even been called the fourth branch of government. PVCC provides a direct path to becoming a journalist through The Forum and the Introduction to […]
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Callan Shore, staff writer Throughout history, it has disproportionately been the older generations who have turned out to vote on election days, especially for the midterm elections. Younger people have tended to not make the effort to vote or to not understand the importance of voting. In the 2014 midterms, only 20 percent of people […]
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Callan Shore, staff writer The stage was dark and barren except for a few benches, and the actors were dressed in all black. But what appeared to be merely a simple production of an obscure play turned out to be an intense and insightful commentary on bullying. Between Oct. 25 and Nov. 3, Gorilla Theatre […]
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Callan Shore, staff writer Nestled in the IX Art Park is Brazos Tacos, an upscale fast food restaurant that will change your perception of tacos. Brazos is in a simple but modern space with beautiful wood and nature-inspired details. Light fixtures made out of grapevines and brightly colored chairs add to the enchanting atmosphere. Brazos […]
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Callan Shore, staff writer On the night of Oct. 9, campaign signs of many colors lined College Dr. and led visitors through PVCC’s campus to the Dickinson building. The signs were promoting the congressional candidates for Virginia’s 5th District. Leslie Cockburn, a Democrat, and Denver Riggleman, a Republican, came to PVCC for one of three […]
Continue ReadingCallan Shore, staff writer The clock ticks on and the students wonder how these lessons will ever be used in real life. Sitting in a classroom all day long may not be the most productive learning environment for every student. At PVCC, there are opportunities for experiential learning and real-world experience that can help break […]
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Callan Shore, staff writer Whirling and jumping across stage, the members of PVCC’s dance club spend every Wednesday afternoon choreographing and practicing new dances. The dance club is held in the auditorium of the Dickinson building and is run by skilled PVCC students. The club is built around acceptance and collaboration, so dance enthusiasts of […]
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Callan Shore, staff writer Charlottesville is a hub of activists and change-makers, but few have devoted their entire lives to human rights. Gwen Cassady, a Charlottesville resident and UVA alumna, has done just that. Cassady’s eyes were first opened to injustice when she traveled the world in and after college. She said, “I’ve been very […]
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Callan Shore, staff writer Men and women of many ages crowd around tables, eating cookies, drinking tea, and sharing conversations about politics, religion, and family. This scene can be found every Friday from 12-2 p.m. at the Dialogue Café, an event held by the Adult Learning Center of Charlottesville. Dialogue Café is defined by the […]
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