Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Antonia Florence, staff writer Shana Fabio, born in Monterey, California, is a self-described army brat who moved seven times by the age of 13. Her first move occurred at 10 months of age across the country to West Point, New York. “My first years were filled with military parades, skiing, weekends of football and lacrosse […]
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Antonia Florence, staff writer The Self-Defense Workshop fundraiser was a success. The event was held in mid-October and sponsored by and benefiting the Radiography Club. It was open to anyone who wanted to learn more about defending themselves while in potentially dangerous situations. After a short welcome and introduction, the workshop began. Nicole Winkler, Piedmont […]
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Jake Delaurier, staff writer The Math Club at Piedmont Virginia Community College is the perfect place for students who have a strong passion for math. It provides many activities involving math. Some of these activities include games for club members. For example, at the start of one club meeting, club members got a chance to […]
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Charles Stish, staff writer Culture clubs are a staple of PVCC’s diversity and cultural growth as students and faculty come together to discuss and partake in activities based around a specific culture. Japan Club is no exception to this. “This is not a foreign language club; this is a culture club with hopes of spreading […]
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Skye Scott, staff writer Editor’s Note: May contain images offensive to some. The Thomas Jefferson Center’s Mobile Free Speech Monument was on PVCC’s main campus to celebrate Free Speech Week from Oct. 17-24, 2016. The four chalkboard walls of the monument provided ample room for students and faculty to write their thoughts and opinions without […]
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Joe Fowler, staff writer GREENE COUNTY, Va. — Members of Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church – Unitarian Universalist held an event called “Speaking for Truth and Love.” It coincided with what many considered a controversial seminar “Understanding the Jihadi Threat,” hosted by Greene County Sheriff Steve Smith. Both events occurred at the PVCC Eugene Giuseppe Center […]
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Jake Delaurier, staff writer Flu shots for pneumonia, shingles and whooping cough were offered at Piedmont Virginia Community College on Oct. 3, inside the North Mall Meeting Room. Flu shots were made available for students, staff and faculty. Anyone who was without insurance was able to get their flu shot for only $25. The coordinator […]
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Antonia Florence, staff writer If your grades have been falling and are wondering if college is for you anymore, or it has been difficult fitting in, and you are fighting loneliness, rest assured these are all normal college experiences. There is help here at PVCC. The Student Success office includes coordinator, David Lerman, and Student […]
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Lindsey Woodyard, staff writer Virginia21 and the Math Club co-hosted the electoral college event on Oct. 19. Political Science Assistant Professor Connie Jorgensen gave a lecture on how the electoral college works, and Mathematics Instructor Justin Storer gave an analysis of our voting system. Jorgensen explained how the electoral college chooses the president and vice […]
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Charles Stish, staff writer Oct. 17, 2016 was the starting day of PVCC’s Free Speech week. With it, activities and events were celebrated throughout the school in honor of the United State’s First Amendment. One of these events was a presidential mock debate conducted by one half of the student body in the American National […]
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