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Amber Monroe, staff writer The 24th annual Festival of the Book was held March 21-25, in Charlottesville. The Festival has continued attracting audiences impacting the local economy. The festival is a time to discover new authors and their books. Readers are able to dive deeper into some of their favorite books or genres and explore […]
Continue ReadingMathew Fragola, staff writer Black History Month was in February, but for Charlottesville it remains a trending topic in the community. The Jefferson school African American heritage center hosted three Anisfield-Wolf Book Award recipients, Peter Ho Davies (The Fortunes), Tyehimba Jess (Olio), Margot Lee Shetterly (Hidden Figures) and Pulitzer Prize winner and Poet Laureate Rita […]
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Frances Humes, staff writer The PVCC Fitness Center is open for all PVCC students, faculty, and staff. The Fitness Center is open six days out of the week, excluding Sunday. Monday and Wednesday the opening times are 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and 6:45-9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday the hours range 7:30-9:15 a.m. and 11 […]
Continue ReadingJesus Duran Reyes, staff writer Disability Services counselor Susan Hannifan can be found in room M125 in PVCC’s main building, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekday. She also offers services through email any day of the week. Those seeking aid will have to provide documentation of either psychological, educational, or medical evaluations to […]
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John Matthews, staff writer The German Club has been around for about six years. The club meets every Monday at noon for an hour. The students choose the platform on what they want the club to do. From learning German history, to speaking German, to playing German-based games like Scrabble the German club engages in […]
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Madison Weikle, staff writer PVCC’s Honors Society Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is transforming the world one student at a time. PTK is an exclusive honors society within PVCC that helps organize volunteer opportunities and offers students transfer scholarships in order to get into the school of their dreams. According to the PVCC website, a fundamental […]
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Madison Weikle, staff writer The first Diversity Awareness week was held at PVCC from Feb. 26 to March 2. Throughout the week, students were encouraged to gather in the Bolick Student Center and stand up for what they stand against with the “PVCC Stands Against” Campaign. To participate, students were asked to write down a […]
Continue ReadingJesus Duran Reyes, staff writer Gender equality, a rising movement in every generation, started with their right to vote. From women’s suffrage during the early 20th century to the women’s march during Donald Trump’s presidency, females have united around the common goal to overcome inequality. Artist Judy McLeod says, “Women live in patterns.” From Feb. […]
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John Matthews, staff writer Virginia21 is a non-profit organization whose goal is to get millennials more involved in both local and national politics. Virginia21 helps the younger generation get registered to vote. It also helps keep them informed on government legislature. Connie Jorgensen, assistant professor of Political Science at PVCC said Virginia21 “makes politics relatable […]
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Madison Weikle, staff writer Cold winds bit through the heaviest of jackets as students, teachers, and citizens gathered on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C. Saturday, March 24, 2018, to promote stricter gun control. The March For Our Lives was organized by students advocating for gun control after a school shooting that left 17 dead at […]
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