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Montana Mitchell, staff writer Looking for your next Monday night adventure? Look no further because The Local’s Monday Night Jam night has you covered. Walking into The Local on Monday nights is like a warm comforting hug with friendly faces and warm-toned lights. “We live local and are also locally owned,” according to The Local’s […]
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Callan Shore, staff writer Charlottesville is a hub of activists and change-makers, but few have devoted their entire lives to human rights. Gwen Cassady, a Charlottesville resident and UVA alumna, has done just that. Cassady’s eyes were first opened to injustice when she traveled the world in and after college. She said, “I’ve been very […]
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Montana Mitchell, staff writer Harry Stillerman is the vice president of institutional advancement and development for PVCC. He manages college fundraising, student scholarships, the PVCC Alumni association, as well as multiple departments on campus. With over 10 years of experience with fundraisers in community colleges, Stillerman brings a knowledgeable and friendly personality to PVCC. Stillerman […]
Continue ReadingShawn Kochhar, staff writer When students want to keep in contact with PVCC after graduating or receive a scholarship, Silvia Dowell is the one to facilitate it. A renaissance woman, Dowell does it all. Dowell is the scholarship and alumni association coordinator at PVCC. She runs the scholarship program for the PVCC Educational Foundation which involves […]
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Elizabeth Phan, staff writer The 16th Korus Festival, located at Tysons Corner Center near Washington D.C., was held on Oct. 6 and 7. The Korus festival is a Korean Festival that aims at celebrating Korean culture, food, and music. The festival is free to enter and anyone is welcomed. With over 30,000 visitors, 50+ vendors, […]
Continue ReadingElizabeth Phan, staff writer On Friday, Sept. 21, 5-7 p.m., Lisa Beane’s art gallery opening was held in PVCC’s Dickinson building. Her art is on display until Nov. 7, Monday-Friday: 1-8 p.m. and Saturday: 1-5 p.m. Karma: The Art of Racism explores hidden truths of racism in America. Beane’s art depicts violent images and themes […]
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Find election information including voter ID requirements, candidates, amendments, and a sample ballot here: Voter Guide Fall 2018
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Bryn Dotson, assistant editor According to Panthers Pantry pamphlet, “More than half (57%) of PVCC students reported sometimes they do not have money to get more food once they ran out.” The new student pantry, Panthers Pantry, aims to eradicate many students’ fears about not knowing where their next meal will come from. The Panthers […]
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Deadra Miller, staff writer On Aug.29, PVCC welcomed new and returning students for the Fall 2018 semester. The band Full Plate played a set of oldies but goodies out on the patio Subway provided sandwiches and The Korner supplied cookies. Staff got to learn about the new students and have conversations with their former students […]
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