Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Bryn Dotson, assistant editor Campus was quiet at 6:55 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 18. Some students mingled in small groups outside of Perk Up cafe, a few focused on their screens in the Bolick center, and others hastily walked to class. In the library, it was silent. The second PVCC lockdown drill of the day […]
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Jessica Adkins, assistant editor PVCC has been given the honorable award from Victory Media of being rated No. 1 in Military Friendly schools amongst small community colleges for the 2019-20 school year. Military students make up approximately 10 percent of PVCC’s enrollment. PVCC’s Military and Veterans Adviser Jacquelyn Fisher said in a press release, “We […]
Continue ReadingTeddie Frock, staff writer Free tax assistance will be available at the PVCC main campus starting Feb. 2 until April 13 every Friday and Saturday from 9-11 a.m. The deadline for filing taxes this year is April 15. The AARP Foundation provides tax assistance through the IRS Vita program. Individuals or families that make less […]
Continue ReadingDeadra Miller, online editor Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) has agreements with local VCCS(Virginia Community College System) schools that help turn Virginia’s offenders into productive citizens. Currently nine PVCC faculty members go to Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women (FCCW) and Buckingham Correctional Centers (BKCC) to teach classes towards an Associate General Studies Degree. Dr. Todd […]
Continue ReadingTeddie Frock, staff writer The Thomas Jefferson Adult Career Education (TJACE) program, which was previously administered by Charlottesville High School, has now partnered with PVCC. TJACE offers adult learners a pathway to obtaining a high school diploma or equivalent, through education and mentoring. Now students can use the many resources available at PVCC. TJACE […]
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Callan Shore, assistant editor In January, the Women’s March celebrated its third anniversary, but not everyone was offering their congratulations. The leaders of the Women’s March represent many diverse groups, but recently there has been speculation of anti-Semitism at the group’s core. The first objections from the public began when Women’s March co-chair Tamika Mallory […]
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Callan Shore, assistant editor Every March book lovers leave their screens behind to step into the world of their favorite stories. For the past 24 years, thousands have flocked to Albemarle County for the Virginia Festival of the Book. Each year, the attendance reaches around 20,000, and the attendees come from over 30 different states. […]
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Francesca Black, staff writer The Paramount Theater in downtown Charlottesville hosts many events throughout the year. These events include opera, ballet, and musical theater as well as the screening of classic holiday themed films. This year for Valentine’s Day, the Paramount screened the cult classic True Romance, written by Quentin Tarantino. As one of the […]
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Kylie Hoffman, staff writer Imagine spending eight different nights of summer 2019 at a different concert for a low price. Singing, dancing and enjoying a night of great music by some of the hottest country singers for the year. Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Va, is an outdoor music venue that has hosted some of […]
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Samantha Aldridge, staff writer The Fuqua Falcons, from Prince Edward County, traveled into the Buckingham Knights’ territory Wed. Jan. 30. Already met with friendly competition, Fuqua fans came to Buckingham High wearing camouflage outfits to mock the section of southern students. The student body heard the rumors about the mockery and showed up proudly in […]
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