Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Andrew Ferralli, staff writer In the 1980s, it was common to see arcades and Pac-Man machines in convenience stores, but in 2018, this is no longer the case. The Maker’s Club at PVCC has been working on a top secret project. Retro-style arcades are becoming a reality to new generations at PVCC. It is a […]
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Jake DeLaurier, staff writer The smell of pancakes was in the air inside the main building at Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) on April 13, 2017. This was the location of Pancake Panorama, an event held by the Lumberjack Club. At the event, members of the Lumberjack Club sold pancakes near the Bolick Student Center. […]
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Jake DeLaurier, staff writer On April 5, 2017, Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) held their 29th annual International Food Festival in the North Mall Meeting room. At the event, students and faculty enjoyed food courtesy of local restaurants and PVCC clubs. These included The Bavarian Chef, Black Student Alliance, East Garden, French Club, Himalayan Fusion, […]
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Somewhere in Albemarle county, at an undisclosed industrial location, hundreds of cars begin to arrive. From them, men, women and children of all ages, races, and ethnicities emerge. They are clothed warmly against the biting December chill, many wearing several layers in preparation for the work to be done. They shuffle into a warehouse, indistinguishable […]
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Many people want to do good for their communities or for other places around the world but find themselves lacking the time, energy, or money to do so. Giving back can become an afterthought, something to get to someday when we have all of those things to spare. Well, with the modern-day conveniences of the […]
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The holiday season brings fun times with family and special gifts for friends. However, it won’t be as jolly of a time for some Charlottesville low-income locals this year due to rising costs for healthy food. There are ways that the community can help these low income families. The Loaves and Fishes food shelter is […]
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This holiday season, Phi Theta Kappa has partnered with the Salvation Army of Charlottesville to host an Angel Tree on the PVCC campus. Located near the South Entrance, the tree is fully decorated with paper “angel” ornaments, each one devoted to a local child. These cards provide details about the children and their Christmas wishes. […]
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IMAGINE THIS… It’s the afternoon of Sunday, October 26th, 1pm-5pm. It’s a sunny day that has reached the wonderfully mild forecast temperature of 72 degrees. You are standing in the parking lot of Fifth Season Gardening Company, located at 900 Preston Avenue in Charlottesville under a sprawling tent. You are casually milling among a few hundred attendees, with a […]
Continue ReadingAIDS, PETA, gay rights and Kony 2012 are just a few of the causes to which celebrities are donating their time and money. Celebrities have shown that by employing their “star power”, they can lend a much-needed boost to causes while enhancing their own public images. Some are genuine in the work they do, respectfully […]
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