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Deadra Miller, online editor On Jan. 24, PVCC hosted the Community Climate Forum in conjunction with C’Ville 100 Climate Coalition to discuss the reduction of carbon emissions throughout Albemarle County and Charlottesville. Four different speakers were present to discuss their diverse solutions to the growing problem. The first speaker was PVCC Biology Lab Manager Jennifer […]
Continue ReadingJamie Blake, staff writer Virginia has passed a new law that requires public colleges and universities to draw up a policy about the freedom of speech, or expressive activity, on their grounds. PVCC stands behind the First Amendment and for expressive activity for students on campus and around the community. There is a link on […]
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Deadra Miller, online editor Students and adults from around the Charlottesville area walked 1.7 miles around IX Art Park in downtown Charlottesville on Oct. 20. PVCC’s President Frank Friedman and his wife Sue Friedman coordinated and walked for this year’s event. Charlottesville Alzheimer’s Association President and CEO Sue Friedman is the director for the Charlottesville […]
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James Tucker, staff writer It took the University of Miami Hurricanes 57 minutes of hard-fought football to finally cross the goal line. A short run in by Malik Rosier brought a faint cheer from the Miami crowd that had amassed. There was no other joy to be had for the green and orange. The University […]
Continue ReadingJamie Blake, staff writer The end of week can mean many things for people. They either want to relax and stay home or enjoy a night out in one of the many places Charlottesville has to offer. Most people will be looking to head to their favorite winery or brewery and Charlottesville has captivated the […]
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Find election information including voter ID requirements, candidates, amendments, and a sample ballot here: Voter Guide Fall 2018
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Bryn Dotson, assistant editor On a bright Sunday morning, the smell of warm, sweet waffle drifts through the air. Eggs are sizzling in a pan on the stovetop; croissants are baking in the oven. The broad dining area at Jack’s Shop Kitchen is alive and buzzing with chatter as customers sip morning coffee and […]
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Joe Fowler, staff writer Past and present blurred together in the dark halls of the abandoned house on the hill. The year was 2004. My friend encouraged me to take her on a tour of the DeJarnette building in Staunton, Virginia. I had been a patient at the DeJarnette Center as a teenager for several […]
Continue ReadingDespite temperatures near freezing, the Piedmont Virginia Community College Student Government Association (SGA) spent the weekend at the Wintergreen Resort to discuss the hot topics for the Fall semester. The annual retreat, held each year near the end of September, is intended to provide the SGA with an opportunity to plan for the upcoming year […]
Continue ReadingRecent seismological activity along the east coast brings into question society’s plan of action should an earthquake stronger than the one this past Aug. 23 rock the territory again. Years may go by between similar episodes in this area of the country, but concern about the region’s earthquake potential prompted Virginia Tech to establish the […]
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