Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
On Wednesday Sept. 8, the Bolick Student Center was packed with people, a rare sight in the era of social distancing. But that day was special. It was PVCC’s club day. Lining the hallway from the Bolick Student Center past the library were dozens of tables, each festooned with eye-catching displays and distinctive and often […]
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When a person joins a Zoom meeting, it is expected that they will be met by their peers in their bedrooms, living rooms, and other at-home workspaces. It is not every day you join a meeting with a group of people in their kitchens — some quaint and homely, others tidy and professional — each […]
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John Gulley, associate professor of philosophy and staff adviser to the Ultimate Frisbee team, discussed the next steps for PVCC’s Ultimate Frisbee team. “PVCC Ultimate has been around for over ten years now, and prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, we consistently held games of casual pick-up ultimate.” Each year, new students join the team with […]
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With a title like Black Student Alliance (BSA), a White American, Hispanic, Asian, or European student may be hesitant to join or ask questions to gain knowledge of the mission of the club. In a recent interview with BSA President, Sheketra Payne, it was made clear that any student can join the organization as long […]
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For those who do not feel involved enough in their community, want to expand their connections, or just want to have their voices heard, the Student Government Association (SGA) provides a cordial atmosphere designed to change PVCC for the better. Ashab Alamgir, vice president of the SGA, and Shawn Anderson, director of student engagement and […]
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As a public community college, PVCC is naturally a diverse place, home to students from all walks of life. However, when surrounded by so many different people, the unique struggles facing some of the most vulnerable members of our community are often overlooked. This is the reason why PVCC’s LGBT+ club exists, to spread awareness […]
Continue ReadingDear Dr. Freidman: On June 2, 2020, you issued a letter detailing how recent episodes of civil unrest – a response to the modern-day lynchings of black and brown peoples at the hands of police – captured your attention. As a student at Piedmont Community College (PVCC), a Proud Black woman, and the newly elected […]
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Every Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. during most semesters, the third floor of the Dickinson building is alive with energy. The circular tables are covered with games of all types and sizes, and several more lay stacked and pressed against the walls for later use. The PVCC Game Club is in session. Although the club meeting […]
Continue ReadingFor the past few years, members of the Investment Club have strived to enhance their knowledge of investing, as well as build a stronger comprehension of the business world. In the Spring semester, I was fortunate enough to sit down with Investment Club President Joseph Shannon to discuss his role in the club. Graduating from […]
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What is going on at PVCC? If you want an answer to that question, read The Forum. The Forum is the official newspaper of PVCC, published by the Forum Club. Club President Jessica Adkins said, “The Forum is a space for people who like to write articles but don’t want to take a class.” The […]
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