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Charles Stish, assistant editor Arguably one of the most impactful and important technological innovations within the past 30 years has been the internet. Through this new communicative medium, the world has experienced the advantages of mass communication as, whether it be social, business, educative, or financial, people can perform almost every aspect of their daily […]
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Charles Stish, assistant editor Despite Wednesday, Sept. 6 being cold and dreary, the air inside PVCC’s Bolick Student Center was warm and bright as students and faculty reveled in the joyous festivities that were part of the Student Government Association’s (SGA) Welcome Back Social. Going from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Welcome Back Social […]
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PVCC faculty and student answer questions submitted to the Sept. 11 Teach-in. As a student, how can we bring about positive change to the community without being political? From a Faculty perspective. As an individual, you cannot change others around you. However, you can first look inward and find your true voice. Understanding your […]
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Anna G. Agee, staff writer As students filed into the North Hall Meeting Room, at PVCC, Doug Smith, a co-host from National Public Radio and “Your Weekly Constitutional,” stood at the front of the room a few more remarks about our first amendment with a stack of miniature Constitutions. His co-host, Stewart Harris, was running behind. Connie Jorgensen, Assistant […]
Continue ReadingJoel Gibbons, Staff Writer This weekend, the PVCC Student Government Association (SGA) held a retreat at the illustrious Wintergreen resort in order to select committee members and to connect as a group. The event began at the Wintergreen lobby at 5 p.m. on Friday, where members congregated and met each other, some for the […]
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Jake DeLaurier, staff writer While most people might not want to think about another election until at least 2020, from Sept. 25-29 seven clubs at PVCC worked to inform and register students for this November’s gubernatorial election. These clubs were LBGT+, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), Black Student Alliance (BSA), Student Government Association (SGA), Virginia21 […]
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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 […]
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Skye Scott, assistant editor On Friday, Aug. 25, PVCC students, faculty, and staff gathered with their friends and family outside PVCC’s main building for some fun and entertainment in the warm summer weather. Fireflies twinkled in the air as people played volleyball and spikeball while enjoying free popcorn. However, the highlight of the evening began […]
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Skye Scott, assistant editor On Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Student Services office is hosting their fourth Student Success Day. Student Success Day is an event created to enhance students’ achievements at PVCC by learning about the resources available on campus. This year’s Student Success Day will follow the same […]
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Charles Stish, assistant editor Anyone who entered PVCC’s main building during the first week of Fall 2017 classes would have likely seen the banners, tables, and free food placed in the Bolick Student Center. Manning the tables were members of PVCC’s Student Government Association, Office of Student Engagement, and Office of Student Success as part […]
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