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Matthew Minecci, staff writer Coming soon on Saturday, Dec. 7, the Dickinson building will be filled to the brim with people looking to buy the perfect Christmas gift or a beautiful pot. On that day, the Pottery Club is holding a massive sale where all the students from PVCC’s Ceramics classes get together to […]
Continue ReadingSamuel Huff, staff writer The holidays are a time for families to unify and for communities to come together. Some cities have traditions of pop-up ice-skating rinks, beautiful lights displays, and maybe even Santas on every corner. Here in Charlottesville, we have our own special tradition: The Grand Illumination, which takes place Dec. 6, 2019. […]
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Elizabeth Phan, staff writer On Dec 2, at 3 p.m. on the Main Stage of the V. Earl Dickinson Building, the PVCC Chorus will take the stage and sing holiday classics such as “The First Noel” and Kim Brickman’s “Hope Is Born Again.” The event is free, and anyone can come to the concert along […]
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Samuel Huff, staff writer It is no secret that students transitioning from high school to college life have their fair share of challenges that they are destined to meet, but what if one of your first classes of your first semester was one of PVCC’s most difficult courses? For students with a desire to enter […]
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Jessica Adkins, online editor In the midst of the hustle and bustle in the math wing of PVCC’s Main Building lies the office of PVCC’s new dean. Olugbemiga, pronounced “Beng-gah,” Adekunle is PVCC’s new dean of business, mathematics, and technologies. While Adekunle enjoys being the dean, it was not something he had always wanted to […]
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PVCC offers an incredible variety of courses and electives to choose from. Many courses cover a wide selection of subjects and skills. One of the most challenging, exciting, and fun electives is Journalism. The Journalism course (ENG 121) at PVCC is taught by Dr. Tamara Whyte. Dr. Whyte, associate professor of English, received her bachelor’s […]
Continue ReadingThe human body is a complex system of cells, tissues, organs, and nerves that allow humans to do basic things such as eating, talking, walking, or thinking. Despite the human body’s intricate design, it is possible to understand the very systems down to their details in Human Anatomy and Physiology I at PVCC. This course […]
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Nestled in the PVCC Sociology department, lies the only anthropology course offered, SOC 210.40: Survey of Physical & Cultural Anthropology. This 3-credit humanities course is taught by Adjunct Assistant Professor of Sociology Brian Robbins. Anthropology is the study of all aspects of the human experience at all times and places, which is as broad as […]
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PVCC has a furry new addition: Maker’s Joy, an adorable golden retriever who comes to campus to help students pet stress away. The 2 ½-year-old pup is a therapy dog who loves doing exactly what her name says: making joy. Maker has had her therapy dog certifications for just a year, which is extremely early […]
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More than likely, everyone who is reading this article has been to an SPCA at least once in their lives. Those sad little eyes peering back from small and pitiful cages. Some are eager to get your attention, while others need time to work up to that. No matter what, all cats and dogs deserve […]
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