The Fairy Tales Behind the Stage: “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon”
The Drama Club of PVCC presented The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon as the 2023 Spring show on April 7 and 8 in the evenings at V. Earl Dickinson Main Stage Theatre. The show was about fairy tales in modern life as a fun, exciting comedy. The cast and crew were PVCC student volunteers. The student leaders […]
Continue ReadingPVCC Geology Meets Southern California
On the afternoon of March 4, 12 PVCC students boarded a plane bound for Los Angeles. Accompanied by a team of faculty from various schools, they set out to spend Spring Break studying the rich geologic history of Southern California. The field course was led by PVCC’s Associate Professor of Geology Callan Bentley. In past […]
Continue ReadingI Can’t Believe Sonic Freaking Died
Sega’s Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has been floundering for a while. What was once a new and fresh mascot to rival Nintendo’s Mario has languished in the post 3D platform era. While Sega tries again and again to capture the old magic that once won the hearts and minds of kids in the 90s, they […]
Continue ReadingNavigating the Challenges of Math with Professor Wendi Dass
Dr. Wendi Dass, professor of mathematics, began teaching at PVCC in 2010. Originally from Northern Virginia, Dass said she was drawn to mathematics because she felt comfortable with it. Her interest was solidified by what she described as some great experiences with her math professors. She received her Bachelor of Science in mathematics and Bachelor […]
Continue ReadingDelicious Ramen Inside a Sake Brewery
A staple in many college student’s lives, ramen can range from instant ramen to upscale, slow-cooked ones. According to their website, Bad Luck Ramen Bar simmers pork bones for 18 hours to create their signature Japanese tonkotsu broth (bone broth) for their ramen. First of all, Nadia had the Nas Original Ramen ($16). The ramen […]
Continue ReadingLocal Poets Share Their Stories at The Virginia Festival of the Book
During this year’s annual Virginia Festival of the Book Festival, three local poets, Janine Joseph, Gregory Orr, and Kiki Petrosino shared their stories during an event titled “The Turning Point: Shaping a Poetic Life.” The Virginia Festival of the Book has defined its purpose as “bringing together writers and readers to promote and celebrate books, […]
Continue ReadingWarrior-Scholar Project in North Carolina
In summer 2022, veterans and current military students participated in the Warrior-Scholar Project at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill). Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP) is a nonprofit organization that equips service members and veterans for success in higher education. According to the Warrior-Scholar Project website, they “host intensive, one- and two-week college-preparatory […]
Continue ReadingFast fashion is out, sustainability is in
Darling x Dashing Boutique on Charlottesville’s downtown mall is a hub for quality pre-loved clothes, some still with original tags. Dashing is the year-old, masculine counterpart to already-established Darling Boutique. Patrons are supporting over 100 local artisans of self-care products, giftable tchotchkes, and fashionable accessories in addition to shopping for clothes more intentionally. The entire […]
Continue ReadingEditor’s Note
When I first began attending PVCC, I was 16, a dual-enrollment student, and didn’t really know what I wanted out of a college experience. However, I was certain that I had a passion for writing and wanted to pursue it. During my first semester, I earned my first three credits in ENG 111. The following […]
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