Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Jake Delaurier, staff writer It probably will not come as a shock to find out that many students have a difficulty learning mathematics. With most college majors requiring at least one math course, some students will just bear through it regardless if they understand the material or not. Luckily, the Math Center at Piedmont Virginia […]
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Antonia Florence, staff writer The aroma of freshly ground and gently brewed coffee wafts through the hallway tickling my nose. As I approach the tiny shop, my eyes feast on the freshly baked delicacies arranged on pedestals, serving platters and an enclosed pastry case. Regardless of the order made, the line moves rapidly and no […]
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Skye Scott, staff writer Wednesday, Sept. 14 brought one of the biggest Welcome Back Socials PVCC has ever had. Hundreds of students and faculty came out to enjoy the efforts put forth by the Student Government Association and Student Activities. Some students played an impromptu game of volleyball while others sat in the shade enjoying […]
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Joe Fowler, assistant editor American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Virginia Executive Director Claire Gastañaga spoke on banned and challenged books in the PVCC auditorium on Sept. 29. The event was part of Banned Book Week, a celebration of free expression in literature, according to an announcement on PVCC’s website. The American Library Association (ALA) […]
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Ben Cozic, staff writer Throughout history, humanity has handed down their books so the next generation could discover the teachings and stories that were created in the past. However, people wondered where they would keep the vast majority of books that are made? The answer became what we now know today as the library. Libraries […]
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Charles Stish, staff writer Sunny, warm, and bright are the words to describe the weather Sept. 7, 2016. Other than the high heat, the weather complemented the personalities of the Cru at PVCC members quite well. The members and participants were laughing, joking, and smiling with each other as they set up assorted refreshments and […]
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Lindsey Woodyard, staff writer PVCC is only the second community college to attempt the FSAE (Formula Society of Automotive Engineers) Design Series competition, according to Linnea Saby, the project manager of PVCC’s formula SAE team. The competition consists of designing and building a formula SAE racecar to perform against the nation’s major four-year universities, including […]
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Charles Stish, staff writer One day a semester the clubs at PVCC come out and present themselves. The clubs set up in the main building with tables, sign-up sheets, and sometimes elaborate displays of flags, banners, poster boards, and bowls of sweet candy, hoping to attract potential members. The attractions work to entice passing students […]
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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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Skye Scott, staff writer Student Success day drew a big crowd this year in the Bolick Center of PVCC’s main building on Sept. 9. Over 350 students attended either a workshop or the resource fair, according to the Student Success office. The day consisted of 12 different interactive workshops for students from 10 a.m. – […]
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