The Ground Beneath Us and The Sky Above

Antonia Florence, staff writer Geology and astronomy are alternative science electives to biology, chemistry and physics for many degree programs at Piedmont Virginia Community College. They and their accompanying labs each count as four credits. Geology is a study of solid Earth or other celestial bodies such as Mars. Physical geology focuses on the functions […]

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Journalism Journey

Ben Cozic, staff writer When reading a newspaper, people will read a story and be done with it. What people do not notice is how much work goes into writing an article good enough to put on the page. Article topics need to be researched thoroughly by the writer so nothing is left out or […]

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The American Experience in Vietnam

Jake Delaurier, staff writer As the end of the fall semester at PVCC draws near, many students are planning out their class schedules for the spring semester. For students looking for an interesting history course, they should look no further than The American Experience in Vietnam. The American Experience in Vietnam will be a 16-week […]

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LGBT+ Club’s Day of Remembrance

Charles Stish, staff writer Oct. 29, 2016, Savannah Karten, a former PVCC student from Glen Allen, VA, who was said to be an intelligent and beautiful young woman, was found dead in her car in a parking lot in Boone, North Carolina. Karten suffered a fatal gunshot wound, and it is determined that she killed […]

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Honoring America’s Veterans

Charles Stish, staff writer On Nov. 10, 2016,  the Fork Union Military Academy Color Guard marched down the hall to the North Hall Meeting Room with the Virginian, the American, and the Fork Union Military Academy flags in hand. Bagpipers, courtesy of Ablemarle Pipes and Drums, followed behind while playing a marching theme. In the […]

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Student Government Association News

Skye Scott, staff writer As the fall semester draws to a close, the Student Government Association (SGA) is taking some time to reflect on their accomplishments. Wadah Al Mulhim, the SGA president, along with the rest of his executive board, incorporated some new additions to the SGA’s agenda this semester. Once a month, the SGA […]

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Christmas Spirits

Ben Cozic, staff writer “You will be haunted,” said the Ghost, “by three spirits.” “I-I think I’d rather not,” said Scrooge. “Expect the first to-morrow, when the bell tolls one,” said the Ghost. “Couldn’t I take ‘em all at once, and have it over, Jacob?” replied Scrooge. Many people traditionally have read A Christmas Carol […]

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Review: Jack Brown’s is One of a Kind

Jake Delaurier, staff writer There are few restaurants located in Charlottesville that are as unique, creative, and original as Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint. First opening up in Harrisonburg VA, Jack Brown’s is a small chain with other locations including Roanoke, Elkton, Richmond, and Norfolk. Having  worked at the Charlottesville Jack Brown’s last year […]

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