Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word “yuj,” which means “union” or “to join.” Currently, it is a common exercise which is often identified by the twisting and contorted postures of the body, but it is much more than that. Yoga is an ancient practice from northern India that involves physical poses, concentration, and breathing techniques. […]
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The focus around mental health is growing exponentially at PVCC. Helping their students with the stress of classes, as well as everyday life, PVCC’s latest focus to help address the mental health crisis in the United States involves an online therapy service called TimelyCare. This program is free for students and accessible through their student […]
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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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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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Jake Delaurier, staff writer Flu shots for pneumonia, shingles and whooping cough were offered at Piedmont Virginia Community College on Oct. 3, inside the North Mall Meeting Room. Flu shots were made available for students, staff and faculty. Anyone who was without insurance was able to get their flu shot for only $25. The coordinator […]
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How did William Shakespeare take care of his teeth? A crowd of interested onlookers at Charlottesville’s Barnes & Noble bookstore attended the Virginia Festival of the Book event: Natural Health Remedies and the Science Behind Them. Attendee Lydia Fetcho, a 20-year resident of Charlottesville, wanted to find out what herbal remedies might have been used […]
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The Bolick Center was filled with beautiful aromas on Monday, October 20th. The Black Student Alliance club at PVCC arranged a signature event to get your taste buds involved and your mind activated with the joy of cooking. Chef Ralph Brown Sr., PVCC alumni, was the master behind the demo, demonstrating the making of an omelet. […]
Continue ReadingThe Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) Fitness Club is looking to wake up the student body’s outlook on health and fitness. Club member Jacob Harned said, “The Fitness Club’s mission is to educate the student body about techniques used to maintain healthy nutrition and fitness in order to help them stay healthy, even with the busy life of a college student.” The club aims to get more PVCC students to care about their health […]
Continue ReadingWith the expansion and new equipment that has been provided, usage has increased and fitness is a hot topic. No matter how one desires to exercise, PVCC’s new and improved fitness center can help. “The fitness center allows one to work on selector zed machines for weight training as well as free weights,” said Assistant […]
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