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Cody Clark, assistant editor Community engagement has always been a top priority for PVCC, and the One Book program does just that. Each spring, students vote for that following fall’s one book. This past spring, students had the choice of So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed, Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women, and, […]
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The word LEGO is not something that comes to mind when thinking about a garden. However, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden pulled it off. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of Richmond, Virginia, lies 50 acres of scenic garden views. In these gardens, not only can one find delicate flowers and busy bugs but […]
Continue ReadingBryn Dotson, assistant editor Nervous and calm faces lined the walls of the North Mall Meeting Room on PVCC’s main campus on Tuesday, April 2. Students and faculty were invited to sign up online and donate blood for the American Red Cross. People young and old sat in chairs that flanked the room, waiting to […]
Continue ReadingElizabeth Phan, staff writer On Wednesday, April 3, the International Food Festival was held in the North Mall Meeting room from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to fundraise for Clowns Without Borders. The entire event supported the low waste and zero plastic movement by supplying eco-friendly utensils. The festival featured food from restaurants such as […]
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Samantha Aldridge staff writer On April 23, PVCC students and the community gathered outside to attend the school’s annual Spring Fling. The weather was in the high 80’s setting a beautiful scene for the events happening. Bouncy houses, mechanical bulls, and great music all helped create positive vibes for Spring Fling 2019. As the DJ […]
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Cody Clark, staff writer The 15th annual Academic and Leadership Awards Convocation was held at the Dickinson Main Stage on April 18. The purpose of the convocation is to recognize students for outstanding achievements in academics, volunteerism, and leadership. The ceremony also acknowledged scholarship recipients. The auditorium was packed. The crowd radiated excitement as everyone […]
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Callan Shore, assistant editor The PVCC Dance Club Spring Showcase, entitled “Everyone’s a Little Crazy,” began with slight technical difficulties but turned into a captivating piece of professional art that left the audience screaming. The Dance Club is a place for all dancers, whether they have taken years of dance classes, like member Kaili Brannan, […]
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Tiana Sigala, staff writer Director of Academic Support Services Todd Parks and Director of Student Success and Retention David Lerman sat in a small room off of the Writing Center, ready with several piping hot pizzas and ice-cold sodas, to welcome students for a candid conversation about procrastination. They gathered to discuss right and wrong […]
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Alexandra Keniston, Public Relations SGA had an event on April 23, which was the Annual Spring Fling. It was a successful event with over 400 people in attendance, taking place from 4-7 p.m. For the second event, “De-stress Week” is the theme. This will take place from April 29 to May 2. The whole event […]
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