Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Ben Cozic, staff writer Throughout history, humanity has handed down their books so the next generation could discover the teachings and stories that were created in the past. However, people wondered where they would keep the vast majority of books that are made? The answer became what we now know today as the library. Libraries […]
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Charles Stish, staff writer One day a semester the clubs at PVCC come out and present themselves. The clubs set up in the main building with tables, sign-up sheets, and sometimes elaborate displays of flags, banners, poster boards, and bowls of sweet candy, hoping to attract potential members. The attractions work to entice passing students […]
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Skye Scott, staff writer Student Success day drew a big crowd this year in the Bolick Center of PVCC’s main building on Sept. 9. Over 350 students attended either a workshop or the resource fair, according to the Student Success office. The day consisted of 12 different interactive workshops for students from 10 a.m. – […]
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Charles Stish, staff writer At PVCC, there are several travel programs available for students to study and live abroad as an opportunity to enrich cultural experiences. One of these programs includes a nine-day tour of France for students to get a taste of French culture by seeing popular and historic sites and exploring the beautiful […]
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Skye Scott, staff writer Casino night is packed with food, laughter, free gambling and lots of fun! This will be the eighth year that students and faculty have gathered together in the Bolick Center at PVCC dressed in costumes to enjoy a safe, fun-filled night. The night will start at 7 p.m. and wrap up […]
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It was a scorching hot day and the sun beat down mercilessly on those who braved its rays. However, that did not stop Mary Mayo and the other shop owners who set up their merchandise at IX Park for Fleaville on Sept. 10, 2016. Fleaville is the fun, quirky, and crafty side of a farmers […]
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Sydney Pratt, Staff Writer Gemini Love is an indie rock group that formed in Richmond, Virginia. They released their first EP, What’s my porpoise in May. The members of the band are Matt Burton, Coty Heiser, Sebastian Martin, and Mark Jones. I was lucky enough to sit down and talk with the band about their […]
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Adult Student Life Club The mission of the PVCC Adult Student Life Club is to provide support and engagement opportunities that appeal to PVCC adult students. The PVCC Adult Student Life Club provides a forum for adult students to meet as peers, plan activities and gain resources meaningful to their life goals. The PVCC Adult […]
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Pick up your free copy of The Circle while supplies last—at the table on club day or at the PVCC library. As you read, share your reaction by tweeting with the hashtag: #PvccOneBook Look for speakers and contests this semester.
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This semester, PVCC presents the 2016 One Book Project, featuring the novel The Circle, by David Eggers. 2016 will introduce a live tweet component by which students can share their thoughts on the story as they read it, according to Assistant Professor Tamara Whyte, a member of the One Book Project Committee. “Readers will be […]
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