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John Gulley, associate professor of philosophy and staff adviser to the Ultimate Frisbee team, discussed the next steps for PVCC’s Ultimate Frisbee team. “PVCC Ultimate has been around for over ten years now, and prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, we consistently held games of casual pick-up ultimate.” Each year, new students join the team with […]
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Led by Professor of English Jennifer Koster, the club began in 2006. PVCC student and club member Yanir Haim said, “It started as the Poetry Club and has been called Writers Unite! The Creative Writing Club at PVCC. We often just call it the Creative Writing Club. It’s easier.” The goal of the Creative Writing […]
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With a title like Black Student Alliance (BSA), a White American, Hispanic, Asian, or European student may be hesitant to join or ask questions to gain knowledge of the mission of the club. In a recent interview with BSA President, Sheketra Payne, it was made clear that any student can join the organization as long […]
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For those who do not feel involved enough in their community, want to expand their connections, or just want to have their voices heard, the Student Government Association (SGA) provides a cordial atmosphere designed to change PVCC for the better. Ashab Alamgir, vice president of the SGA, and Shawn Anderson, director of student engagement and […]
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As a public community college, PVCC is naturally a diverse place, home to students from all walks of life. However, when surrounded by so many different people, the unique struggles facing some of the most vulnerable members of our community are often overlooked. This is the reason why PVCC’s LGBT+ club exists, to spread awareness […]
Continue ReadingDear Dr. Freidman: On June 2, 2020, you issued a letter detailing how recent episodes of civil unrest – a response to the modern-day lynchings of black and brown peoples at the hands of police – captured your attention. As a student at Piedmont Community College (PVCC), a Proud Black woman, and the newly elected […]
Continue ReadingWhen most young children play pretend, they imagine themselves as warriors, or royalty, or members of a family. When I was younger, I liked to pretend to be a journalist. I was not a reliable source by any means; all my stories were made up to be presented on the spot. I had no concept […]
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During their first meeting, Turning Point USA at PVCC welcomes Congressman Denver Riggleman to address the topic of the meeting: the threat the Chinese Communist Party poses to the national security of the United States of America. “As the co-chair of the Congressional China Task Force pillars on National Security and Technology, he is uniquely […]
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Every Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. during most semesters, the third floor of the Dickinson building is alive with energy. The circular tables are covered with games of all types and sizes, and several more lay stacked and pressed against the walls for later use. The PVCC Game Club is in session. Although the club meeting […]
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Change is happening all around with many of PVCC’s services adjusting to accommodate for the strange times. The One Book Program is no exception. For its ninth year, the One Book Program at PVCC will be hosting two books as opposed to one: How to Be An Antiracist, by Ibram X. Kendi, for the fall […]
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