Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
MaKayla Grapperhaus, staff writer On Thursday night, Feb. 2, students at Woodberry Forest School performed Doctor Faustus, a classic drama by Christopher Marlowe. The play was performed in the school’s Bomb Shelter Experimental Theater, a small, dark space; a fitting atmosphere for the setting of the play. The private, all-boy boarding school in Madison […]
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Charles Stish, staff writer On March 15, Cru at Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) held an event called Sweets and Soularium, where members of the PVCC community were invited to enjoy sugary snacks in the warm Bolick Student Center and participate in Soularium. Which is a method Cru members use to comfort and intrigue those […]
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Charles Stish, staff writer Between March 20 and 24, Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) held a three-part event titled “What High School Didn’t Teach You.” Supported and planned by PVCC’s Student Government Association (SGA), LGBT+ Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK), and Psychology Club, the event worked to present facts and information about sexual […]
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Charles Stish, staff writer Before the end of a semester and the horror it brings with final examinations, students will be subjected to the equally dreaded midterms. Many students know the pain that comes from midterms, as they have to punch and persevere through several papers, tests, assignments, and projects from various courses before finally […]
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Charles Stish, staff writer A young woman in her teen years wonders where she wants to go in life. Whether or not she wants to become a nurse, a psychologist, or a biologist after high school. She will be attending a four year college soon and she wants to figure out her career before […]
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Charles Stish, staff writer Among the various degree programs available at PVCC, nursing is considered one of the most rigorous with 67 credits minimum for an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree. To fulfill the requirements of the degree program, nursing students are expected to take general college courses, courses specific to the nursing […]
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Charles Stish, staff writer During this time of political and economic strife for our country’s higher education system, millennial college students may find themselves wondering if there is anyone in our political system that advocates and works to create benefits for them in the education system. Virginia21 is a group of those certain individuals. “We’re […]
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Shawn Stevenson, staff writer The Nook, a breakfast and lunch diner has everything to offer from friendly smiles, great customer hospitality and the best bacon around Charlottesville, The Nook has made its mark in our community. Starting in 1951, this traditional family-owned restaurant has great food at even better prices. The Nook continues to welcome […]
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MaKayla Grapperhaus, staff writer Pizza is a big deal here in Charlottesville, Virginia. At Benny Deluca’s, the pizza is big enough to satisfy even the most hungry college student. Located on West Main Street, just a short walk from the University of Virginia, Benny Deluca’s offers pizza enthusiasts a real treat. Calling themselves “Home of […]
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Marlie Soderquist, staff writer A typical day at work for Piedmont Virginia Community College’s Chief of Police, Chris Wyatt consists of patrolling the grounds, handing out parking tickets, supervising other security guards and officers, volunteering in the community garden, and fixing odds and ends around campus. After retiring from Richmond’s police department after twenty-two years, […]
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