Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
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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Francesca Black, staff writer The market for local food in Charlottesville abounds with options to experience Virginia’s horticultural bounty. A crucial source comes to residents as the City Market, where local farmers, artisans, and vendors showcase their talents. In the winter months, January to March, the market is staged at the IX Art Park. Although […]
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Tiana Sigala, staff writer Need to feed your inner-child? Then the Woolen Mills area has a treat for you with Charlottesville’s own, one-of-a-kind Firefly. Firefly, while filled to the brim and bursting with a warm, playful ambience, is more than just a place to eat, drink, or play. This hybrid restaurant, arcade, and bar is […]
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Samantha Aldridge, staff writer A snowy aesthetically pleasing resort hidden in the mountains of Mcgaheysville was an enjoyable experience. Massanutten Resort is located in Mcgaheysville Virginia. About an hour and a half from Charlottesville, the inviting getaway offers a place of escape from one’s regular everyday routine. The drive was beautiful and simplistic with minimalistic […]
Continue ReadingShawn Kochhar, assistant editor People and businesses from our community give money and other gifts in order to help pay for the PVCC community as a whole. In 1982, the Piedmont Virginia Community Educational Foundation was created to gather donations for PVCC. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization ran by a board of directors […]
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Rachel Lemley, staff writer Leslie Odom Jr. had once said, “The path to moments of greatness in your life will be paved, in part, with your spectacular failures,” At 2 p.m. on Jan. 19, over a thousand UVA students and residents of Charlottesville gathered at the John Paul Jones arena to hear author and actor […]
Continue ReadingTiana Sigala, staff writer One of cinema’s most dynamic figures has returned to the big screen –– for a limited time. Charlottesville’s Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has arranged an eight-week series of Mondays with Audrey; each week hosting an Audrey Hepburn film, bringing together cinephiles and film newbies alike to enjoy one of Hollywood’s most beloved […]
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Jamie Blake, staff writer Tucked off to the side of Ivy road, there is a quaint restaurant that the people of Charlottesville have grown to love. The menu is eclectic, serving different sandwiches, homemade sides and hot coffee. All the food is prepared fresh daily to give you the most for your money. If you […]
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Montana Mitchell, staff writer Starting with one store in Brooklyn, New York, J-Petal has become a popular Japanese crepe and Thai ice cream shop all over the East Coast. Now people in Charlottesville can enjoy it too. J-Petal specializes in fresh and healthy foods. They offer fresh fruit, meat, and vegetables in their crepes. Every […]
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Shawn Kochhar, staff writer In November, students met for the PVCC Volunteer Club to discuss upcoming events that they could volunteer for, led by Assistant Professor of Sociology Dr. Todd Platts. The first event was about helping with the Let There Be Light event, on Dec. 7, from 6-9 p.m. Volunteers are needed to put signs […]
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