Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
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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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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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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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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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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Antonia Florence and Arif Michael Vega, staff writers An amalgamation of local artists and some talented PVCC faculty will perform Saturday, Dec. 3 in Dickinson Theater. Doors will open for “Reciprocity – A Radioactive Music Event” at 6:30 p.m. A meet the artist reception will follow the performance. “Reciprocity” is being organized by PVCC’s Radiography […]
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Antonia Florence, staff writer Shaheen Alikhan is an aerial performer. She is a Fairfax, Virginia, native and born to a German mother, who has always been supportive of her artistic endeavors, and a Middle Eastern father. “On my mom’s side, there were a lot of performers before it was considered ‘respectable’. Musicians, genuine vaudeville performers, dancers….so I […]
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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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Clubs and other organizations within Piedmont Virginia Community College afford students opportunities which would not materialize in any other manner. Our school offers more than 40 clubs to choose from, open to part-time and full-time students, and they are free. What a wonderful way to meet other students of similar interests. The club listings in […]
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