Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Tyler Gaines, staff writer On April 27, 2018, PVCC students presented research projects completed in Science 299 courses. It is a requirement for students pursuing an associate degree in science. Students and faculty members gathered to observe the projects. There were many different projects on display and each one had research unique to a specific […]
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Tyler Gaines, staff writer If you love to write or want to broaden your perspective on the great literary works by African American authors, artists, and poets, look no further than the Survey of African American Literature class (ENG 254) taught by Associate Professor of English Justin Wert. Wert has taught and studied literature for […]
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Tyler Gaines, staff writer On a windy Friday afternoon, April 6, PVCC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa hosted a kickball tournament at PVCC. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is an honor society that is prominent in two-year colleges. Internationally, it is considered to be a high honor to be a part of this society. In addition […]
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Mathew Fragola, staff writer Sports are for everybody, regardless of physical disabilities. That is why on Wednesday, April 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., PVCC hosted an event for students and staff to play in a pickup game of wheelchair basketball with the Charlottesville Cardinals. “Charlottesville Cardinals teach students people with […]
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Tyler Gaines, staff writer Many performing arts events have taken place in the month of April. One of these events overlooked was LingXi’s Me2 vs He2. LingXi is a Chinese, student-run organization from UVA founded in 2015 to promote cultural diversity and act as a resource for student talents in theatre art. They have performed […]
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Tyler Gaines, staff writer Festival of Cultures has been a local event in the Charlottesville community since 2004. This year would mark the 15th anniversary of Festival of Cultures. This event is brought to us with the help of the Thomas Jefferson Adult and Career Education (TJACE) Program at PVCC. According to Zakira Beasley, an […]
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Tyler Gaines, staff writer The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, located in Richmond, Virginia, is home to a wide variety of artwork locally and internationally, including the Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Emperor of China. This exhibition lasted from Nov. 17, 2017, through March 11, 2018. The exhibition referenced the dynasties in power […]
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Tyler Gaines, staff writer Festival of the Book is a local event in central Virginia that brings people together to celebrate their appreciation of literature. According to the Virginia Festival of the Book’s website, David Barclay Moore, the author of The Stars Beneath Our Feet, was called on to give honorary remarks in celebration […]
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Tyler Gaines, staff writer On Sunday, Jan. 21, I paid a visit to Made in Asia, a local diner that specializes in Asian food and cuisine. I arrived at the establishment around 11:38 a.m. The customer volume was low, but the service was still good. I did not have to wait long before I […]
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Tyler Gaines, staff writer Feb. 17, PVCC hosted a weekend of theater. Of Ebony Embers: Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance was among the line-up. In honor of Black History Month, the show payed homage to the African-American struggles and artistic vision of the time. The cast and crew were impressive, as The Core Ensemble […]
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