Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
One of the ways the authors of the Constitution ensure freedom for their citizens is through a free press. United States citizens have had the right to a free press almost as long as the U.S. has been a country. This makes honest journalism a privilege for any U.S. citizen. “I do believe that journalism […]
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When I first began attending PVCC, I was 16, a dual-enrollment student, and didn’t really know what I wanted out of a college experience. However, I was certain that I had a passion for writing and wanted to pursue it. During my first semester, I earned my first three credits in ENG 111. The following […]
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Many articles published by The Forum (this one included) began as assignments for ENG 121: Introduction to Journalism, which teaches students the principles of reading, writing, and editing articles. In the coming semester, Introduction to Journalism will be a 16-week course, meeting twice a week in the Writing Center Lab (M627) on Tuesdays and Thursdays […]
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“How do we continue to tell students when they’ve had to enroll at a distance — who may have never set foot on campus — that we are still here and that we still care?” This was the question that Student Development Instructor Meg Foster and Director of Academic Support Services Todd Parks were pondering […]
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Looking for a class that teaches everything from newsworthiness to redundancy to clichés and no-no words? Articles are the cornerstone of modern journalism, which is why PVCC offers a journalism course both in the fall and spring semester. Taught by Professor of English Dr. Tamara Whyte, Introduction to Journalism (ENG 121), teaches even the most […]
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On Sept. 28, 2020, three people from across Virginia met to participate in a Zoom meeting, not unlike those many PVCC students will undoubtedly be familiar with after months of virtual classes. But the participants of this particular meeting were not students, and the topic of discussion was arguably more serious than chemistry or differential […]
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Madison Weikle, assistant editor In the age of fake news, trusted journalism is hard to find. However, PVCC offers a safe space for student writers to publish their work within a supportive community. The journalists of The Forum scour the campus, covering events, interviewing people, and snapping pictures for the campus’ student-run publication. Although the […]
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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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