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Wicked Now Streaming: Revisiting the “Popular” Movie Adaptation

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Author RJ Jacobs Discusses His Writing Process

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Let There Be Light Shines Through the Winter

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Live Arts Presents: “The Wizard of Oz”

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Posthumous gallery opens in Dickenson building

March 15, 2022May 6, 2022 Lillian Downey, staff writer

Outside it was gray and darkening, but inside the Dickinson Building at PVCC there was the glow of light and connection as students, faculty, and members of the community gathered to remember the late PVCC Professor of Art Beryl Solla through her creations.  Interspersed among the pieces were tables loaded with snacks, drinks, and computer […]

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Diverse Backgrounds at the PVCC Health Sciences Programs Expo

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Luca Gett, staff writer

Just before 6 p.m. on Feb. 22, prospective students of the PVCC health sciences programs made their way to the North Mall Meeting Room. They were there for the presentation on surgical technology given by Linda Starks, the program director and associate professor for surgical technology. While only a few attended the first presentation, many […]

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Local Choir Director Learns about His Past

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Gabriella Barber, staff writer

Horace Scruggs may be known to students at PVCC as a choir teacher they previously had. He has worked with many public schools in our area, such as: Fluvanna county, Madison county, and Louisa county public schools. Scruggs also worked at PVCC for a few years but has since retired from teaching.   In the last […]

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Cider and Loving Gifts for Valentine’s day

March 4, 2022March 1, 2022 Gabriella Barber, staff writer

Albemarle CiderWorks played its role in Valentine’s day this year with a Pop-Up Market. The event lasted from 2-5 p.m. this past Feb. 13. The snow was coming down, but that did not stop Albemarle CiderWorks from hosting an event that offered presents for loved ones, live music, and cider for those over 21.  Initially, […]

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The interlibrary loan system broadens research horizons

March 2, 2022February 28, 2022 Lillian Downey, staff writer

Our interlibrary loan system connects PVCC students to more works than could possibly be contained within the walls of a single library. This free service gives students access to libraries across the world.  The interlibrary loan system is a reciprocal service which allows libraries to borrow works between themselves. This could be a fantastic resource […]

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Putin’s Invasion: Sunflowers Bathed in Blood

March 1, 2022March 22, 2022 Laurel Molloy, assistant editor

The University of Virginia Center for Politics organized a talk, “Crisis in Europe: The Russian Invasion of Ukraine,” held on Feb. 25 to talk about the recent events in Russia and Ukraine. As many people know Russia invaded Ukraine early Feb. 24 and have continued to wage war against Ukraine’s soldiers and civilians alike since […]

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Let Nature Help You

March 1, 2022February 27, 2022 Gabriella Barber, staff writer

On Jan. 29, King County Wastewater Division (WTD) hosted their third class on Zoom in their sustainable yard care series. The class titled Living with Wildlife gave many examples of how to deal with different unwanted wildlife.  This class was presented by Kristen Covey, and Monica Van der Vieren who work for WTD  in Washington […]

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The Maze of the Mind: Mental Health on College Campuses

February 26, 2022February 26, 2022 Laurel Molloy, assistant editor

The struggle with mental health takes many forms. People can be held in its tight grasp one day then feel like nothing is wrong the next. Everyone experiences it differently. According to John Hopkins Medicine over 25% of adults in America suffer from poor mental health and almost 10% struggle with some form of depression. […]

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Finding the Wider PVCC Community

February 17, 2022February 16, 2022 Laurel Molloy, assistant editor

Most students and faculty are familiar with the steep climb up College Drive to PVCC, the bustling Panther Cafe, and the sites and people that wander around the main campus, but PVCC is not only located there.  PVCC has a large community extending across the main campus as well as satellite campuses. These satellite campuses […]

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The weekday offers a new take on skiing

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 Lillian Downey, staff writer

Anyone lucky enough to make it to Massanutten on a weekday will be facing freshly groomed snow, a serious lack of lines, and cheaper lift tickets.  People who ski or snowboard in Central Virginia are likely to have heard of Massanutten. If the name is not recognizable, then the description of the mountain on a […]

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