Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Frances Humes, staff writer An important course for most health science majors is Human Anatomy I (BIO 141). The prerequisites for this class are NAS 2 or either a college level biology or chemistry class. The basis of this class is the human body. Through this course students learn about the organs and systems in […]
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Tyler Gaines, staff writer If you love to write or want to broaden your perspective on the great literary works by African American authors, artists, and poets, look no further than the Survey of African American Literature class (ENG 254) taught by Associate Professor of English Justin Wert. Wert has taught and studied literature for […]
Continue ReadingRichard Hollis, staff writer The Associate of Science in Business Administration is a common degree that can set many PVCC students on a path towards finance and business opportunities. This degree requires students to fulfill a host of classes, like an introduction to business and a principle of accounting course. One class gives a broad […]
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Andrew Ferralli, staff writer America is sometimes referred to as a melting pot, with varying views, ethnicities, and religions all coming together as one group. With many variations among beliefs, it is hard to understand them all. There is a solution here at PVCC in both the summer and fall semester. Take REL 230-Religions of […]
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Matthew Chaney, staff writer One particular class people might find interesting in taking is History of Western Civilization I. Adjunct Assistant Professor Thomas Ridenhour is teaching this course in Summer 2018. Ridenhour is no amateur when it comes to the world of Western Civilization. He has taught history at UVA and PVCC for the span […]
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Mathew Fragola, staff writer Finding the right summer classes can be a daunting task for most students. The compacted classes are well worth it to help students graduate, but if you are struggling to find a class to add to your summer 2018 schedule, then look no further. PVCC is offering a ten-week Humanities 201 […]
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Andrew Ferralli, staff writer In the 1980s, it was common to see arcades and Pac-Man machines in convenience stores, but in 2018, this is no longer the case. The Maker’s Club at PVCC has been working on a top secret project. Retro-style arcades are becoming a reality to new generations at PVCC. It is a […]
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Richard Hollis, staff writer Every graduation needs a commencement speech, usually given by a prominent member of government or maybe an alumni of that institution. Someone who has become successful with the knowledge they gained while attending that institution. This year marks PVCC’s 45th commencement ceremony, which will be held in the John Paul Jones […]
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Logan Browder, staff writer West Side Story, a musical written by Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein and directed by Jerome Robbins, debuted in 1957. Since then, there have been many adaptations of the musical. Now, West Side Story is coming to PVCC. Directors Brad Stoller and Shelley Cole are bringing the musical to life April […]
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Madison Weikle, staff writer Love in a time of discrimination. The Academy-Award-winning musical West Side Story is a story about star-crossed lovers from two rival gangs, the Jets and Sharks, in New York City. The PVCC Theatre Department has been working on bringing the story to life and will be performing it April 5, 6, […]
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