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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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Skye Scott, assistant editor After three years of joining clubs, participating in classes, and interacting with peers and professors, I am finally graduating in Spring 2018. As I look back on the years at PVCC, there are many lessons I wish I could pass on. But, for lack of space and time, here are a […]
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Antonia Florence, PVCC Alumnus Your journey through Piedmont Virginia Community College may seem overwhelming at times. What should I do? How will I do it? What if I need help? These and many other questions are valid and deserve to be answered. Most answers can be found by becoming familiar with the college and all […]
Continue ReadingFog, a red carpet, loud music and colorful lights contributed to the fast and fun environment at PVCC’s casino night on Oct. 28. Student Government Association students and other volunteers worked for hours before the event to be sure the main building was decorated in a festive Halloween theme. “Casino night was a great […]
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Joe Fowler, staff writer GREENE COUNTY, Va. — Members of Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church – Unitarian Universalist held an event called “Speaking for Truth and Love.” It coincided with what many considered a controversial seminar “Understanding the Jihadi Threat,” hosted by Greene County Sheriff Steve Smith. Both events occurred at the PVCC Eugene Giuseppe Center […]
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Skye Scott, staff writer When a student walks into the Main Building on the Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) campus, one of the first things they will see is the glass doors behind which sit the many desks and people who make up the Admissions and Advising Center. Many students have already come into contact […]
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Piedmont Virginia Community College has served as a center of education for students for over 50 years. Around 213,000 students have taken classes on campus, more than 12,000 associate degrees and certificates have been awarded to students, and over 500 students transfer to four-year schools each year. Moreover, local businesses rely on PVCC to bolster […]
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PVCC has numerous programs that help college students with academics, finances, and other college-related needs. Down the 100 hall in the college’s main building, there is a program called Great Expectations. It is designed for currently enrolled students who have been in foster care as adolescents to ensure that the needs of these students are […]
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Around 150 people gathered at Charlottesville’s City Space to coordinate the volunteer efforts to support the Bernie Sanders campaign. On Jan. 9, a room full of supporters sorted themselves by their location and availability to staff call centers. Dan Epstein, the Virginia coordinator, called for local leadership and about 20 people from across Virginia answered. […]
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