Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Adult Student Life Club The mission of the PVCC Adult Student Life Club is to provide support and engagement opportunities that appeal to PVCC adult students. The PVCC Adult Student Life Club provides a forum for adult students to meet as peers, plan activities and gain resources meaningful to their life goals. The PVCC Adult […]
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Bryn Dotson, assistant editor When back-to-school banners are pasted all over grocery stores and syllabus after syllabus is released, it can sometimes feel overwhelming. School can be incredibly rewarding at times, but it can also challenge students. PVCC offers a wide variety of free resources to help them achieve their goals. Writing a paper? Any […]
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Madison Weikle, assistant editor William Shakespeare wrote in King Henry VI Part II, “Ignorance is the curse of God; knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly to heaven.” I have experienced the destructive forces of ignorance first hand. I let myself blindly walk through the halls of PVCC, dropping classes. The Forum changed it all […]
Continue ReadingIn addition, SGA members will be available Monday, August 20 – Wednesday, August 23, in the Bolick Center to help guide new students to their classes and answer any questions they might have. The SGA is also currently recruiting new members. Students can either fill out our application, or become the SGA representative of a […]
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Deadra Miller, staff writer SOAR stands for student orientation, advising, and registration. The SOAR sessions are set up by the Student Success Office in coordination with Career Services, Financial Aid,Veterans Services, and the Admissions and Advising Office. SOAR is required for new students so they can get advising and set up classes for the upcoming […]
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Madison Weikle, assistant editor On April 30, 2018, the PVCC Launch Team held a presentation in the main building auditorium to reflect on their past year and accomplishments as a club. Brother and sister duo Andrew and Jesse Oxford led the presentation, captivating everyone in the room with their enthusiastic energy. They showcased the club’s […]
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Bryn Dotson, assistant editor On a bright Sunday morning, the smell of warm, sweet waffle drifts through the air. Eggs are sizzling in a pan on the stovetop; croissants are baking in the oven. The broad dining area at Jack’s Shop Kitchen is alive and buzzing with chatter as customers sip morning coffee and […]
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Madison Weikle, assistant editor In the age of fake news, trusted journalism is hard to find. However, PVCC offers a safe space for student writers to publish their work within a supportive community. The journalists of The Forum scour the campus, covering events, interviewing people, and snapping pictures for the campus’ student-run publication. Although the […]
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Bryn Dotson, assistant editor After the dinosaurs went extinct, scientists held a devastating asteroid responsible. This catastrophic event is known as the “fifth extinction.” It is estimated by scientists between 150-200 species of plants, insects, and mammals become extinct every day. Now, humans are the asteroid. Elizabeth Kolbert, an environmental journalist and author of this […]
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Madison Weikle, assistant editor When PVCC’s deli Little Johns moved out of the Main Building, it left an empty room and one question, who would feed the students? Thanks to PVCC’s coffee shop Perk Up, the people of PVCC finally have their answer. Co-Owner of Perk Up Ellie Beverly said, “We found out earlier this […]
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