Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
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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Elizabeth Phan, staff writer Poker chips lined the tables at PVCC’s Casino night on Oct. 11 from 7-11 p.m. in the main building. The halls of PVCC were decorated with a Great Gatsby theme. Gold and black streamers greeted guests upon arrival. Every guest received play money which they could exchange for poker chips […]
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Deadra Miller, online editor Unleashing one’s “super leader” was the theme for 2018’s Student Leadership Conference held at Founders Inn near Virginia Beach. This year revolved around figuring out our superhero identity and using it in leadership roles inside and outside of school. There were 28 different workshops that student leaders could attend taught by […]
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Deadra Miller, online editor On the Friday before Halloween, SGA hosts PVCC’s annual Casino Night. This year’s theme was Shaken Not Stirred, James Bond movies. Those who came to casino night dressed as James Bond characters received extra play money to use for gambling. Blackjack, roulette, and poker were the most popular games played. There […]
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Bryn Dotson, assistant editor According to Panthers Pantry pamphlet, “More than half (57%) of PVCC students reported sometimes they do not have money to get more food once they ran out.” The new student pantry, Panthers Pantry, aims to eradicate many students’ fears about not knowing where their next meal will come from. The Panthers […]
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Deadra Miller, staff writer On Aug.29, PVCC welcomed new and returning students for the Fall 2018 semester. The band Full Plate played a set of oldies but goodies out on the patio Subway provided sandwiches and The Korner supplied cookies. Staff got to learn about the new students and have conversations with their former students […]
Continue ReadingIn addition, SGA members will be available Monday, August 20 – Wednesday, August 23, in the Bolick Center to help guide new students to their classes and answer any questions they might have. The SGA is also currently recruiting new members. Students can either fill out our application, or become the SGA representative of a […]
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Deadra Miller, staff writer SOAR stands for student orientation, advising, and registration. The SOAR sessions are set up by the Student Success Office in coordination with Career Services, Financial Aid,Veterans Services, and the Admissions and Advising Office. SOAR is required for new students so they can get advising and set up classes for the upcoming […]
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Madison Weikle, staff writer The first Diversity Awareness week was held at PVCC from Feb. 26 to March 2. Throughout the week, students were encouraged to gather in the Bolick Student Center and stand up for what they stand against with the “PVCC Stands Against” Campaign. To participate, students were asked to write down a […]
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