Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
On April 22, the PVCC community celebrated Earth Day with a host of activities culminating in a butterfly release in the field behind the library. The event marked the third Earth Day celebration Mary-Evelyn Sellars has coordinated in her tenure as coordinator for student life and engagement. Part of what made this year different from […]
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I still remember the feeling I got whenever my father took my brothers and me to the local theater as children. That pit of excitement mixed with the slight unease of being allowed to stay up late to watch movies made it feel like you were doing something that wasn’t allowed, which made the experience […]
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On April 1, PVCC hosted a blood drive on campus through the American Red Cross. The North Mall Meeting Room had been completely cloaked with white sheets over the windows to allow privacy for the people donating. While those performing the blood draws were unavailable for comment, the Regional Account Manager for the American Red […]
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On March 4, Dr. James Sofka delivered a lecture at PVCC discussing the history of Europe’s balance of power that led to the Russia-Ukraine war. The topic of discussion also held a certain gravity because, as of Feb. 24, 2026, the war in Ukraine officially entered its fourth year of conflict. Ukraine, having lost its […]
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The snowstorm on Saturday, Jan. 25, that blanketed most of Charlottesville with half a foot of ice posed a serious challenge to the city in terms of accessibility to many areas. In interviews with the Vice President of Finance & Administrative Services, Scott Jefferies, and Facilities Director Kim McManus, they explained the steps taken to […]
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Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution is finally in theaters and acts as a sneak peek of what’s to come for Jujutsu Kaisen in Season 3. Unfortunately, Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution’s release fell short of expectations. What was supposed to be an almost two-hour debut of the highly anticipated Culling Game arc, in reality, felt more like a patchwork […]
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It only took three minutes for Devin Borishansky to beat me in a match, which speaks to both his level of skill and my lack of it. After recovering from my quick defeat, Borishansky was still generous enough to answer some of my questions about the Chess Club, in addition to comments from the future […]
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Some filmmakers chase spectacle while others dedicate themselves to chasing truths. Chris Farina had chosen the latter. For decades, he has used his camera to unveil the impacts people have on everyday lives, including accounts from teachers, students, neighbors, and people rebuilding themselves from the ground up. Even as ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) has introduced […]
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As a whole, Charlottesville is not a town lacking in brunch spots, with the options all seeming to blend together. But few can match the appeal of Guajiros Miami Eatery in terms of dish quality and atmosphere. Located at 114 10th St. NW, Guajiros offers a variety of family recipes, blending influences from Nicaragua, Costa […]
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At PVCC, a new initiative has begun to transform classroom environments through striving to fulfill a singular goal: to help. The Embedded Tutoring Program, led by coordinator Ruth Yoder, pairs trained tutors directly with academic courses, offering help for students in specific areas. While the program itself is still new at PVCC, students and faculty […]
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