Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Callan Shore, staff writer Charlottesville is a hub of activists and change-makers, but few have devoted their entire lives to human rights. Gwen Cassady, a Charlottesville resident and UVA alumna, has done just that. Cassady’s eyes were first opened to injustice when she traveled the world in and after college. She said, “I’ve been very […]
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Tyler Gaines, staff writer Many performing arts events have taken place in the month of April. One of these events overlooked was LingXi’s Me2 vs He2. LingXi is a Chinese, student-run organization from UVA founded in 2015 to promote cultural diversity and act as a resource for student talents in theatre art. They have performed […]
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Bryn Dotson, staff writer Charlottesville has a population of 46 thousand. It is a booming community with many mouths to feed. Hunger is a reality in our community that many may not know about. According to the Loaves & Fishes website, the food insecurity rate—meaning the number of people in Charlottesville and surrounding counties […]
Continue ReadingRay Petree III, staff writer With Christmas just weeks away, UVA’s Cavalier Marching Band is looking to bring a new holiday tradition to Charlottesville. Holiday With The Hoos is an upcoming concert being held at John Paul Jones arena on Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. in preparation for the holiday season. The event will consist […]
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Isaac Rowlingson, staff writer On Saturday, Nov. 11, the University of Virginia drama department performed Seven Guitars by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright August Wilson. Seven Guitars was directed by Theresa M. Davis and was performed in the Ruth Caplin Theatre. This particular play is part of a larger sequence of ten plays written by […]
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MaKayla Grapperhaus, staff writer Last summer, Pokémon took over Charlottesville, along with the rest of the world, but just as the craze with Pokémon Go began to die down, Generation II has rolled into town. With over 80 new wild Pokémon on the loose, it is no surprise both fans and casual gamers have returned […]
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Joe Fowler, staff writer The Student Government Association (SGA) president sat outside of Jimmy John’s reviewing research on the differences between fungal growth on organic and conventionally grown apples. Making use of his free time, he waited patiently for a discussion on recent changes to immigration law. Wadah Al Mulhim, the SGA president, is a […]
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Ben Cozic, staff writer There have been many writers that have changed the way we look at writing and storytelling, but there has not been one that can compare to William Shakespeare. His multiple plays, including Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, have been passed down for generations as some of […]
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The Fralin Museum of Art is located near the University of Virginia and has free admission. It is home to a wide range of paintings and sculptures, created by artists from different eras. What makes the museum a constant interest is that it switches its exhibits every few months. One of its current exhibits, Fish […]
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If someone were to ask what demographic is most aware of financial issues, most would answer college students, especially community college students. There are always more bills to pay, more things to take care of, and those dreaded student loans. Banks that are only out for themselves, charging monthly fees or needing a minimum account […]
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