2023 PVCC Non-Partisan Voter Guide
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2022 PVCC Non-Partisan Voter Guide
Read or download this year’s voter guide here:
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Swinging on Opening Day of Voting
ORLANDO, Fla. — On Monday, Oct. 19, early voting opened up in Florida. In Celebration, Florida, there were no parking spaces near the polling station. The line wrapped around the building. There were primarily elderly adults at the polls. Everyone wore a mask and stood six feet apart from each other following COVID-19 protocols. Darlene, […]
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Let Your Voice be Heard, Even at Home
The presidential election is nearly here. With the ongoing coronavirus crisis still sweeping the country, however, many people are still hesitant to leave their homes, let alone go to a crowded booth to vote. However, there are other options. By applying for absentee voting, citizens can fill out their ballots safely from their homes, allowing […]
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What’s Changed for Virginia’s Elections?
Virginia has several state elections coming up, not to mention the presidential election in November. However, with COVID-19 putting limitations on social gatherings, most face-to-face events have been or will be cancelled. The governor issued executive orders 59 and 56 that rescheduled the May elections to May 19 and the June primaries to June 29 […]
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British Exit: What does it mean?
Hanan DuVerney, staff writer Over the past few months, the media has been bombarded with one key phrase: “Brexit.” However, few know exactly what it is, much less care about its significance here in the U.S. On Oct. 3, PVCC hosted Dr. James Sofka for a lecture on the issues and controversies surrounding Brexit. “The […]
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Preparing to Vote on Nov. 8
Sydney Pratt, staff writer As election day approaches, people are slowly deciding whom they want to vote for. These people participate in watching debates, researching all presidential candidates, and even going to rallies. Many people have fought for racial and gender equally, which means more Americans have the right to vote. With that being said, more […]
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Get Involved with the iCitizen App
Athena Alving, staff writer Following the Congressional debate Monday, Oct. 10, the congressional candidates will answer questions asked by PVCC staff and students. To have a say in this debate, download the iCitizen app and complete polls on the questions you believe should be asked. Assistant Professor Connie Jorgensen said, “Questions you want asked get […]
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From the Editor
Federal policies affect our everyday lives. Often what goes on in Washington feels outside our control: politicians make deals behind closed doors, compromise on policies we feel strongly about, or hold firm but legislation passes anyway. It is easy to feel powerless, but remember, we are powerful. “We the people,” the first words of the […]
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PVCC Rocks the Vote
Over a hundred students registered during register-to-vote week according to political science Professor Connie Jorgensen. Professor Jorgensen organized the voting registration event that spanned from Sept. 21-24. “I am very passionate about registering to vote and the;n voting. Everyone should vote,” Jorgensen wrote in an e-mail. Using a new registration tool called TurboVote, 182 students […]
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