Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
The Supreme Court has a profound impact on all of our civil liberties. With the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia on Feb. 13, there was speculation about whether President Obama would select a successor. Obama said, “I plan to fulfill my constitutional responsibilities to nominate a successor in due time.” Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell […]
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The Charlottesville subreddit is a fascinating place to learn all kinds of things about the city. Whether you are looking for an apartment that will not check your bad credit score or wondering if anyone knows what the zxcv cats are, the Charlottesville subreddit is a great way to learn things about the city that […]
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Many people have a go-to excuse. One person can use the same excuse many times over with different people. Being able to adequately defend or justify a fault or offense is a skill that many students hone over their years in school. In the computer age, saying your dog ate your homework no longer works. […]
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Sociology is the study of all societal behavior. There is the sociology of sleep, road rage, education, and work. Taking a sociological look at anything, leads to a well-rounded perspective on a given topic. “For sociology, I think it’s vital to being a good citizen,” said Dr. Kim Hoosier. “In this class we talk about […]
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Believed to have been written and first performed over 400 years ago, The Tempest is playing at PVCC on March 31, April 1 and 2. The cast of 18 includes students from PVCC and members of the local community who will be performing an inspired take on Shakespeare’s classic. Adjunct Coordinator of Theatre Productions and […]
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At the Virginia Festival of the Book, in an auditorium at Newcomb Hall, every possible seat was taken. A number of attendees sat right on the stage. All came to hear Nadia Bolz-Weber; a tattooed, recovering, Lutheran “Pastrix,” the founding pastor at House for All Sinners and Saints in Denver, Colorado, help them find God […]
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As you walk into Jump Charlottesville, you hear the screams of little children and pre-pubescent boys. A room full of trampolines, a kid’s dream come true, but there is a sinister side to all of the fun. Twenty-two trampoline-related deaths occurred between 2000 and 2009, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. All the […]
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PVCC has taken steps to ensure a safe and healthy campus community. PVCC SAFE is a program that provides students with services ranging from access to mental health and crisis counseling to establishing a clear medium to report sexual misconduct, assault, harassment, or stalking to the school. In big bold letters on the PVCC SAFE […]
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