Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Deadra Miller, staff writer Missions for Military (M2) gave student veterans appreciation. Two PVCC students Erin Sonnenburg and Brianna (Bri) Wayne started this club just a year ago wanting to support the Veterans of PVCC. Under the advisement of Jackie Fisher, both students said “Thank You” to student and staff veterans. This year was the […]
Continue ReadingDeadra Miller, staff writer Learning about sexual harassment and sexual assault has been on the forefront at PVCC Nov. 13 through Nov. 17. On Wednesday, Nov. 15, PVCC Police Chief Chris Wyatt sat down with some of the student body to explain the resources that are available and to discuss sexual harassment. While Wyatt was […]
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Grace Kinsman, staff writer On Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 12-1 p.m., room 201 in the Keats Science Building was the setting of the most recent science club discussion. This discussion feature two local scientists, Dr. Justin S. Perry and Behnam Keshavarz. The discussion started as club Advisor Anne Allison quickly welcomed the guest speakers and […]
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Michaela Courtney, staff writer PVCC offers many clubs to the students as a way of expressing one’s talent outside of the academic room. The art club is a perfect example of this. The art club at PVCC has a mission to support and grow student artists through sponsoring fun art events. According to the art […]
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Sarah Vagnoni, staff writer On Dec. 2, PVCC’s Student Pottery Club will be hosting its fourteenth annual pottery sale. The sale will run from 9 a.m. to noon in the Dickinson Commons at PVCC. The event will feature pottery made exclusively by PVCC students. The sale will have all types of pottery from mugs to […]
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Deadra Miller, staff writer PVCC’s Adjunct Instructor of American Sign Language Rocco Devito has taken the American Sign Language community by storm. Devito’s teaching style is on point and fully immersive. He loves what he does and does not let anyone take advantage of him or his deafness. Devito is an instructor who can be […]
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Kelechi Emeonye, staff writer Anthropology is a three-credit class (SOC 210) that will only be offered from 7-9:45 p.m. on Tuesday nights next semester starting Jan. 8. Anthropology is based on “the study of humanity and takes many forms, some study of which overlap with sociology, psychology, biology, medicine and history,” said Adjunct Assistant Professor […]
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Anna G. Agee, staff writer Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society for two-year colleges. The chapter of PTK on PVCC’s campus is named Alpha Epsilon Tau. Through this club, students can gain experience, form connections, and build their resume while serving and informing others. Along with these benefits, members of PTK have access […]
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Skye Scott, assistant editor Dr. Leonda Keniston has replaced former Dean of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Social Sciences Cliff Haury, who retired in June 2017 from PVCC after more than 40 years of service. Keniston started her career as a sociology professor at John Tyler Community College (JTCC) before continuing as the chair of humanities […]
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Grace Kinsman, staff writer On Friday, Dec. 8, from 6-9 p.m., the V. Earl Dickinson Building will be lit up for the Let There Be Light event. This event is held annually on the longest night of the year, this year will mark the 11th celebration. The special night is spearheaded by two dedicated art […]
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