Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Tyler Gaines, staff writer Feb. 17, PVCC hosted a weekend of theater. Of Ebony Embers: Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance was among the line-up. In honor of Black History Month, the show payed homage to the African-American struggles and artistic vision of the time. The cast and crew were impressive, as The Core Ensemble […]
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Frances Humes, staff writer My evening started at PVCC’s art building. I was unsure of what the night on the Underground Railroad had in store for me. Based on the turnout, I thought this show is going to be amazing. The lines wrapped around the hallway. When the time came to take my seat, […]
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Amber Monroe, staff writer PVCC presents the opportunity to attend, engage, and expand cultural awareness through study abroad. Becoming culturally diverse not only allows for experience and adventure, but also personal growth. PVCC is offering study abroad trips, giving students the opportunity to earn credits while traveling to places like Spain, France, Argentina, and […]
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John Matthews, staff writer On Wednesday, Feb. 21, PVCC held an event to reveal the college’s first-ever mascot since the school’s formation in 1972. After PVCC students voted on what the mascot should be, the Panther was finally revealed for all students and faculty to see. The bright green-eyed, black-coated Panther wore a maroon […]
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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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Deadra Miller, staff writer Missions for Military (M2) gave student veterans appreciation. Two PVCC students Erin Sonnenburg and Brianna (Bri) Wayne started this club just a year ago wanting to support the Veterans of PVCC. Under the advisement of Jackie Fisher, both students said “Thank You” to student and staff veterans. This year was the […]
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Grace Kinsman, staff writer On Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 12-1 p.m., room 201 in the Keats Science Building was the setting of the most recent science club discussion. This discussion feature two local scientists, Dr. Justin S. Perry and Behnam Keshavarz. The discussion started as club Advisor Anne Allison quickly welcomed the guest speakers and […]
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Sarah Vagnoni, staff writer On Dec. 2, PVCC’s Student Pottery Club will be hosting its fourteenth annual pottery sale. The sale will run from 9 a.m. to noon in the Dickinson Commons at PVCC. The event will feature pottery made exclusively by PVCC students. The sale will have all types of pottery from mugs to […]
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Kelechi Emeonye, staff writer Anthropology is a three-credit class (SOC 210) that will only be offered from 7-9:45 p.m. on Tuesday nights next semester starting Jan. 8. Anthropology is based on “the study of humanity and takes many forms, some study of which overlap with sociology, psychology, biology, medicine and history,” said Adjunct Assistant Professor […]
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Skye Scott, assistant editor Dr. Leonda Keniston has replaced former Dean of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Social Sciences Cliff Haury, who retired in June 2017 from PVCC after more than 40 years of service. Keniston started her career as a sociology professor at John Tyler Community College (JTCC) before continuing as the chair of humanities […]
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