Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charles Stish, staff writer On the cool morning of Nov. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free hot apple cider, hot chocolate, and warm, friendly discussion on life and religion were offered by members of Cru at PVCC for all students and faculty members. Simply called “Cider and Soularium,” Cru set up tables and […]
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Antonia Florence, staff writer HOPE @ PIEDMONT is a new club at Piedmont Virginia Community College. Its function is to “Stand up against sexual violence and support any student who has endured an assault, is facing a pregnancy, or going through an emotional crisis while in college,” according to Club Advisor Jackie Fisher. “Sexual Violence […]
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Antonia Florence, staff writer Disability Services Coordinator Susan Hannifan is dedicated to helping students at PVCC achieve a barrier-free education. She strives to reach out to students who have self-identified, have a formal recommendation from previous educational facilities, or have been referred by outside agencies as having a learning or physical disability which inhibits the […]
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Lyrics by Trevor Pietsch, first place Are you feeling Lonely? Stuck in your small town Talking to your Circle The world within full view Can YouSense it wrapping ‘round Are you feeling violated? Nowhere left to run Their eyes are all around you Do you think that you’ll give in? Is it time to show […]
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Hanan DuVerney, staff writer The Fine Arts department at Piedmont Virginia Community College actively endorses the art of students and other individuals in the community. Beryl Solla and Lou Haney, along with other faculty members and artists from the surrounding area, showcased the artwork on Nov. 18 for opening night of the PVCC Faculty Art […]
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Ben Cozic, staff writer Students come to PVCC’s main campus daily for class, homework, or socializing. However, rarely do they think of the stories behind these places. The Bolick Student Center, which most students and faculty consider the most popular hang-out spot at PVCC, is in the main building. It is named after Woodrow W. […]
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Antonia Florence, staff writer Generous donors and their scholarship recipients came together Nov. 11 for the annual Thanks-4-Giving Dinner held in the Bolick Student Center. The Piedmont Virginia Community College Scholarship Foundation awarded more than $320,000 to PVCC students for the 2016-2017 academic year. These scholarships made it possible for many recipients to continue their […]
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Hanan DuVerney, staff writer On Dec. 1, Professor of English Jennifer Koster and the Creative Writing Club hosted a former United States Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner Rita Dove on stage in the Dickinson Building. There was a good turn out for the poetry reading on Thursday evening. The community was treated to a […]
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Charles Stish, staff writer In Western society, the subjects of sex and sexual orientation are often shunned, spoken in hushed tones in public areas, and may not even be discussed with close friends or family. With this negative attitude toward sexual subjects, people can lack proper knowledge of their bodily functions, what makes a relationship, […]
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Antonia Florence, staff writer Geology and astronomy are alternative science electives to biology, chemistry and physics for many degree programs at Piedmont Virginia Community College. They and their accompanying labs each count as four credits. Geology is a study of solid Earth or other celestial bodies such as Mars. Physical geology focuses on the functions […]
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