Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Deadra Miller, online editor On Oct. 15, student activist Kibiriti Majuto gave a speech at the One Book event on Racing Extinction: Youth Movement for Climate Justice. Majuto is not just a student but an activist for Virginia-based organizations such as Virginia Student Environmental Coalition and others. Majuto has been in touch with different teenagers […]
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Jessica Adkins, staff writer On Tuesday, Oct. 22, Whitney Richardson gave an intriguing presentation on what it is like to be a telescope operator. Walking into room 210 in the Keats Science Building, one could see the energetic yet nervous blue-haired astronomer. On the opening slide of her presentation, she had a statement that said, […]
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Liberty Anderson, staff writer On Thursday, Oct. 18, PVCC held a career networking event. According to Career Services Manager Andre Luck, the goal is “to connect students with employers and job opportunities.” It is a great start to a professional life, learning new skills to help get a job in the future. This was the […]
Continue ReadingJessica Adkins, staff writer There is one program at PVCC that can cater to almost every student in need. That is the G.O.A.L program. The G.O.A.L program, based out of the Betty Sue Jessup Library, serves students by giving them a personal laptop to use each semester. When the program first started, it only had […]
Continue ReadingCallan Shore, staff writer The clock ticks on and the students wonder how these lessons will ever be used in real life. Sitting in a classroom all day long may not be the most productive learning environment for every student. At PVCC, there are opportunities for experiential learning and real-world experience that can help break […]
Continue ReadingCharles Parziale III, staff writer The Testing Center, in the main building room M607, gives placement tests, distance-learning tests, make-up tests, and academic tests. The Testing Center also has a new policy that requires students to have a form of identification to present to the staff in order to take an exam. So make sure […]
Continue ReadingLiberty Anderson, staff writer Academic coaching is giving students the skills that they need to succeed in college. Unlike tutoring, it is not focused on a single subject. Academic coaching focuses on the general skills students need to get through college and life, such as time management, note taking, priority management, and exam preparation. This […]
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Deadra Miller, online editor On the Friday before Halloween, SGA hosts PVCC’s annual Casino Night. This year’s theme was Shaken Not Stirred, James Bond movies. Those who came to casino night dressed as James Bond characters received extra play money to use for gambling. Blackjack, roulette, and poker were the most popular games played. There […]
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Callan Shore, staff writer Whirling and jumping across stage, the members of PVCC’s dance club spend every Wednesday afternoon choreographing and practicing new dances. The dance club is held in the auditorium of the Dickinson building and is run by skilled PVCC students. The club is built around acceptance and collaboration, so dance enthusiasts of […]
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Shawn Kochhar, staff writer I visited the Third Fridays Improv workshop in the V. Earl Dickinson Theater at PVCC on Oct. 19 to observe and take notes. Instead, I found myself thrust into an eye-opening learning experience. We did warm-ups and exercises that keep your mind sharp and make you think on your feet. Although […]
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