Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Ryan Foresman, staff writer The PVCC Town Hall meeting occurred Nov. 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It was run by PVCC’s Student Government Association. Sophia Keniston, president of SGA, oversaw the town hall. It covered a wide array of topics that affect students. Security, buildings and grounds, and class diversity as well as […]
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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 […]
Continue Reading— One Mic Stand*— Nov. 8, 7 p.m., Dickinson Building — Empty Bowls Fundraiser — Nov. 10, 5-7:30 p.m. Dickinson Building Commons — Latin Ballet of Virginia , “NuYoRican” ^ — Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. Dickinson Building —Veteran’s Day — Nov. 11, All Day — PVCC Science Career Talk (NASA)* — Nov. 12, 12-12:50 p.m., […]
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The PVCC SGA is having a fantastic year so far. In September 2018, they went on their annual team-building retreat to Boar’s Head Resort in Charlottesville. There, they elected student representatives to college-wide committees as well as new executive members, who are as follows: Vice-President: Letiticia Davis Secretary: Jan Newcomb Director of Student Voice: Jacob […]
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Deadra Miller, online editor On Oct. 15, student activist Kibiriti Majuto gave a speech at the One Book event on Racing Extinction: Youth Movement for Climate Justice. Majuto is not just a student but an activist for Virginia-based organizations such as Virginia Student Environmental Coalition and others. Majuto has been in touch with different teenagers […]
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Deadra Miller, online editor On the Friday before Halloween, SGA hosts PVCC’s annual Casino Night. This year’s theme was Shaken Not Stirred, James Bond movies. Those who came to casino night dressed as James Bond characters received extra play money to use for gambling. Blackjack, roulette, and poker were the most popular games played. There […]
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Callan Shore, staff writer Whirling and jumping across stage, the members of PVCC’s dance club spend every Wednesday afternoon choreographing and practicing new dances. The dance club is held in the auditorium of the Dickinson building and is run by skilled PVCC students. The club is built around acceptance and collaboration, so dance enthusiasts of […]
Continue ReadingCharles Parziale III, staff writer Self defense is important in today’s world. That’s why on Nov. 8, Thursday 4-6:30 p.m. Nicole Winkler will be offering a self-defense class in the North Mall Meeting Room at PVCC. The instructor will be Nicole Winkler, program director and associate professor of radiology at PVCC. She has a black […]
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Deadra Miller, staff writer On Aug.29, PVCC welcomed new and returning students for the Fall 2018 semester. The band Full Plate played a set of oldies but goodies out on the patio Subway provided sandwiches and The Korner supplied cookies. Staff got to learn about the new students and have conversations with their former students […]
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