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TPUSA@PVCC Hosts Congressman Denver Riggleman

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020Jude Bolick, assistant editor

During their first meeting, Turning Point USA at PVCC welcomes Congressman Denver Riggleman to address the topic of the meeting: the threat the Chinese Communist Party poses to the national security of the United States of America.  “As the co-chair of the Congressional China Task Force pillars on National Security and Technology, he is uniquely […]

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Congratulations screen celebrating the class of 2020. Picture courtesy of the PVCC 2020 Virtual Commencement.

Celebrating Success: Online Graduation Update

September 7, 2020September 26, 2022Jude Bolick, assistant editor

On August 17, PVCC hosted a virtual graduation ceremony followed by a campus drive-through in order to safely honor the graduates during the Coronavirus. The virtual ceremony began streaming on the PVCC website at 2 p.m., running until around 3:30 p.m. The footage was then made available on PVCC’s YouTube page. The drive-through took place […]

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A picture of the PVCC 45th Annual Commencement Ceremony, an overhead view displaying rows of occupied seats and the stage. Photo courtesy of the PVCC Facebook page.

Celebrating Success: Online Graduation during Coronavirus

July 25, 2020July 25, 2020Jude Bolick, staff writer

On August 17, PVCC will be hosting a virtual graduation ceremony followed by a campus drive-through in order to safely honor the graduations during the Coronavirus. The virtual ceremony will begin streaming on the PVCC website at 2 p.m. and is expected to run until around 3:30 p.m. The footage will then be made available […]

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What’s Changed for Virginia’s Elections?

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020Cody Clark, assistant editor

Virginia has several state elections coming up, not to mention the presidential election in November. However, with COVID-19 putting limitations on social gatherings, most face-to-face events have been or will be cancelled. The governor issued executive orders 59 and 56 that rescheduled the May elections to May 19 and the June primaries to June 29 […]

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The Show Goes on with BlkFrsTV

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020Cody Clark, assistant editor

Theaters across Virginia have had to close their doors and draw their curtains due to COVID-19. However, this has not stopped the American Shakespeare Center. Through BlkFrsTV they have continued to bring brilliant performances to those stuck at home. The shows currently available on BlkFrsTV are Much Ado About Nothing; Henry IV, Part 1; Henry […]

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PVCC Bookstore Update: Getting Textbooks Online

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020Jude Bolick, staff writer

Due to the Coronavirus, the PVCC campus Bookstore has been temporarily closed. Luckily, there is another way for students to get their required materials for the upcoming summer semester. Here is a step-by-step instruction on how to do this. First, students will go to www.pvccshop.com and click “Textbooks” on the following page. Then, following the […]

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Tony Monaghan standing in front of wall lined with bookshelves. He is wearing a gray suit. The webcam he is using to stream his services can be seen.

Church at Home: “Don’t get used to it”

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020Jane Monaghan, staff writer

When Governor Northam’s stay-at-home order went into effect on March 30, religious gatherings were one of the first to go. Now, with doors closed, churches of Charlottesville have to adapt to the new way of doing group meetings—online streaming.  “It’s been sort of weird,” said the Rev. Tony Monaghan, the pastor at Providence Orthodox Presbyterian […]

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A mask made from part of a diaper elastic banding for ear loops and a piece of cloth from a pair of pajama pants that are white with blue and green snowflake patterns on them. Photography by David Huynh.

Making a Mask to Stay Safe

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020David Huynh, staff writer

The coronavirus is always on our minds now, and being hypersensitive to coughs may make us nervous. Learning how to make your own mask to protect yourself can help keep our minds less stressed. A mask is a way to help people stay safe and contracept potential viruses from entering your body. Now the Center […]

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All You Need to Know About the 2020 Census

April 18, 2020April 18, 2020Cody Clark, assistant editor

It is time once again for the federal government to conduct the census. Every ten years, the U.S. Census Bureau counts the country’s population. The census is a governing tool that helps the government determine where federal funds need to be allocated and the number of congressional seats. Individual households will receive information through the […]

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UVA Basketball beats No. 5 Florida State

March 6, 2020September 26, 2022Danny O'Connor

Danny O’Connor, staff writer On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Virginia Cavaliers pulled off their biggest win of the season by beating the No. 5 rated Florida State Seminoles, 61-56. In this action-packed game, Virginia players Mamadi Diakite and Kihei Clark led the way combining for 34 points, while Florida State star freshman Devin Vassell was held […]

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