Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Bryn Dotson, assistant editor Tucked away in the trailers behind the main building, next to the patio, is a hidden refuge. The walls are a deep burnt orange and the carpets are bright and soft against the dark flooring. Large upholstered chairs occupy the corners of the main room, their dark brown fabric complementing the […]
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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 […]
Continue ReadingTiana Sigala, staff writer On April 25, PVCC hosted Donna Price, candidate for the Scottsville Board of Supervisors. Price came to PVCC in collaboration with Assistant Professor of Political Science Connie Jorgensen to speak to classes about her motivation to run for public office and her desire to impress that motivation on to students. Price, […]
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Rebecca S. Parkhill, guest writer What is an MS4 Permit? Municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) is defined as a conveyance or system of conveyances otherwise known as a municipal separate storm sewer system, including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains. Discharges from municipal separate storm sewer […]
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Samantha Aldridge , staff writer Drawing I, or Art 121, is a class full of aspiring artists and students who want to get away from their core classes by drawing. After a recent interview with Aaron Miller, I was able to find out more information about his Drawing I (22495) class offered in the fall […]
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Francesca Black, staff writer On Thursday, April 25, the Virginia Opera took the stage at PVCC for a workshop in the V. Earl Dickinson Building. The workshop titled “What does it take to be an opera singer?” demonstrated the hardships and joys of life on the stage. A grand piano sat in the middle of […]
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Want to Make the News? Introduction to Journalism ENG 121 Fall Semester 2019 Late start, 12-week course Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 to 3:45 p.m. Get published and create a portfolio of your work! The course is an approved transfer elective in many degree programs Email Dr. Tamara Whyte for more details: twhyte@pvcc.edu
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On May 16, the 46th round of PVCC students will cross the stage at John Paul Jones Arena and receive their diplomas, but what makes their ceremony unique is the speaker who will be featured. “We are honored to have Khizr Khan as our commencement speaker this year…we look forward to hearing about Mr. Khan’s […]
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Every year in Virginia is an election year. This year in particular the offices that are being voted on are members of Virginia House of Delegates (57th District) and three members of the Charlottesville City Council. The primary to determine who will be on the ballot will be held on June 11. The deadlines for […]
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For students wanting to enhance their use of language and expand their creativity, the Creative Writing Club at PVCC, also known as Writers Unite, is an opportunity. Writers Unite is where authors or students who enjoy writing come together and share their writing. Normally the members meet and have a few minutes of writing time, […]
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