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PVCC’s Volunteer Club had been relatively inactive until the fall semester of last year, when Micah Bigler Joined. Though new to PVCC and the club, he was made president upon joining on Aug. 24 and has been working diligently to fill the club’s agenda since. Joining Bigler in club leadership are Kritagya Gurung as vice […]
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A new club dedicated to the world of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) began at PVCC last semester, offering students a fresh opportunity to explore diverse gaming experiences beyond the popular Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). The TTRPG Club, spearheaded by student Lucy Sams, aims to create an inclusive and engaging environment for newcomers and seasoned players […]
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Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the nation’s leading honor society for community colleges. They strive to help students by supporting them to achieve academic success and personal development, with a mission rooted in recognizing achievement and creating new opportunities. PTK offers a comprehensive platform that helps students succeed beyond the classroom. Membership in PTK begins […]
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On the warm spring evening of April 17, around 45 parents, friends, artists, and other members of the PVCC community strolled around the PVCC Gallery on the third floor of the Dickinson building, stopping every few feet to admire the next piece of student-made artwork or creating art themselves with the provided PVCC-themed coloring books, […]
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This semester, PVCC’s student Book Club read a self-help book called The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins. Last semester, the club read Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. For reading enthusiasts, there is no better way of getting introduced to a variety of new reads than joining a group of like-minded people. However, reading is not the […]
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The Valentine’s Silent Disco on Friday, Feb. 13, was anything but silent with the choice between multiple channels of music in the headphones, chatting amongst lively attendees, and a live DJ. It was a truly groovy night with catering, chocolate fountains and snacks, a mocktail bar, and silent disco dancers all washed in bright pink […]
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First-generation and low-income students face numerous challenges and obstacles in the already intimidating postsecondary environment. Many lack the financial and social resources necessary for success in college and after graduation. Often, these students have to balance academics with jobs and financial stress. PVCC students, however, are in luck. The Student Opportunity, Success and Achievement Center […]
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The SPCA and PVCC Student Government Association (SGA) drew in many students and faculty alike with puppies, warm heated blankets, winter beverages, and vibes on Dec. 10, 2025. Located on the East Patio, the vibes were assisted by the hay bale seating in a ring around the puppies for greatest interaction, brightly lit string lights, […]
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PVCC’s Horticulture and Environmental Club wrapped up for winter in the middle of November, but the garden is still full of life. Winterberries and pussy willow speckle the hillside next to the Dickinson building on PVCC’s campus within the graded fencing. In the garden on Friday and Sunday afternoons, students and community members gather to […]
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It only took three minutes for Devin Borishansky to beat me in a match, which speaks to both his level of skill and my lack of it. After recovering from my quick defeat, Borishansky was still generous enough to answer some of my questions about the Chess Club, in addition to comments from the future […]
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