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Halloween can be a fun or horrifying holiday. That really depends if you get tricked or treated. Here are some Halloween Facts I found: Source: www.randomhistory.com The first jack o’-lanterns were actually made of turnips Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas The owl is a […]
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A round silver coin, Someone tossed up high. Round and full, shining. On indigo velvet rests In a chill tempest, bitter. Highlight here for the answer: A Full Moon Carven visage, a Fiery elemental, Held in its confines. Lighting the night on the day, That the dead come among us. Highlight […]
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Halloween is a tradition rich with costumes, candy, fear, and the imagery of the dead everywhere. But where exactly does Halloween come from? Samhain, (October 31st –November 1st) in mediaeval Ireland, was a festival celebrated to mark the Celtic new year, which started on November 1st. Not only did it symbolize the end of the […]
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Do you feel lucky? Then you should have been at Casino Night this past Friday. According to the Student Government Association’s (SGA) advisor, Steve McNerney, it “is the best Casino Night we’ve had.” This marks the sixth time the SGA has hosted the popular affair, drawing in students, staff and community members. The event was […]
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Annual Writers Unite 3-Minute Horror Story Contest! If you missed it, check it out next year! The top 3 entrants receive a certificate. First place receives a fabulous Halloween Care Package. 1st Place: Annette Cashatt 2nd Place: Joanna Vondrasek 3rd Place: Meagan Canning Honorable Mention: Joseph Taglavore
Continue ReadingIt is that time of year: time for the 2nd Annual Writers Unite 3-Minute Horror Story Contest! Submissions are due October 20th. Here are the specifics and some prompts to get your horrific stories going: 1. One submission per entrant; entrants must use their PVCC email to submit. 2. Only PVCC students, faculty […]
Continue ReadingPiedmont Virginia Community College’s Volunteer Club hosted their second annual Halloween Community Kids’ Night on Friday, Oct. 19 in the Dickinson Building. “Our goal for this event was to provide a fun event for the children in the community and bring awareness of PVCC’s ambition to play an active part in our community,” said Volunteer […]
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