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Bryn Dotson, assistant editor After the dinosaurs went extinct, scientists held a devastating asteroid responsible. This catastrophic event is known as the “fifth extinction.” It is estimated by scientists between 150-200 species of plants, insects, and mammals become extinct every day. Now, humans are the asteroid. Elizabeth Kolbert, an environmental journalist and author of this […]
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Madison Weikle, assistant editor When PVCC’s deli Little Johns moved out of the Main Building, it left an empty room and one question, who would feed the students? Thanks to PVCC’s coffee shop Perk Up, the people of PVCC finally have their answer. Co-Owner of Perk Up Ellie Beverly said, “We found out earlier this […]
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Tyler Gaines, staff writer On April 27, 2018, PVCC students presented research projects completed in Science 299 courses. It is a requirement for students pursuing an associate degree in science. Students and faculty members gathered to observe the projects. There were many different projects on display and each one had research unique to a specific […]
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Frances Humes, staff writer An important course for most health science majors is Human Anatomy I (BIO 141). The prerequisites for this class are NAS 2 or either a college level biology or chemistry class. The basis of this class is the human body. Through this course students learn about the organs and systems in […]
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Tyler Gaines, staff writer If you love to write or want to broaden your perspective on the great literary works by African American authors, artists, and poets, look no further than the Survey of African American Literature class (ENG 254) taught by Associate Professor of English Justin Wert. Wert has taught and studied literature for […]
Continue ReadingRichard Hollis, staff writer The Associate of Science in Business Administration is a common degree that can set many PVCC students on a path towards finance and business opportunities. This degree requires students to fulfill a host of classes, like an introduction to business and a principle of accounting course. One class gives a broad […]
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Andrew Ferralli, staff writer America is sometimes referred to as a melting pot, with varying views, ethnicities, and religions all coming together as one group. With many variations among beliefs, it is hard to understand them all. There is a solution here at PVCC in both the summer and fall semester. Take REL 230-Religions of […]
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Matthew Chaney, staff writer One particular class people might find interesting in taking is History of Western Civilization I. Adjunct Assistant Professor Thomas Ridenhour is teaching this course in Summer 2018. Ridenhour is no amateur when it comes to the world of Western Civilization. He has taught history at UVA and PVCC for the span […]
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Mathew Fragola, staff writer Finding the right summer classes can be a daunting task for most students. The compacted classes are well worth it to help students graduate, but if you are struggling to find a class to add to your summer 2018 schedule, then look no further. PVCC is offering a ten-week Humanities 201 […]
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Mathew Fragola, staff writer Sports are for everybody, regardless of physical disabilities. That is why on Wednesday, April 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., PVCC hosted an event for students and staff to play in a pickup game of wheelchair basketball with the Charlottesville Cardinals. “Charlottesville Cardinals teach students people with […]
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