Community
Abrahamic Religions Panel aims to dispel misconceptions
By Pragya Pradhan, May 2009
Lynx Editor
Representatives of the Jewish, Christian and Islamic faiths sought to establish a bridge among their religions at the Abrahamic Religions Panel event held on April 10 at the KSC Student Union. continued... |
Photo by Pragya Pradhan
Dilara Hafiz represented the Muslim religion on PVCC's Abrahamic Religious Panel, April 1. |
Chess club holds tournament at PVCC
By John J. Dill II, May 2009
Blog Editor
The PVCC Chess Club is sponsoring the Rest Your Brain Blitz Chess Tournament during exam week from May 11 through 15. continued... |
Photo by Brandi Beaulieu
The Immigration Team on SLICE works with immigration issues. In front are Gozi Ibeji, Crystal Soucy, Feven Surafel, and standing behind are Morgan Baugus, Damon Cetro, Nick Heffernan, Isreal Montero, Katy Lockhart and Aaron Lescarbeau.
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SLICE involves students in community, global outreach
By Akemi Kunugi, May 2009
Graphics Editor
Going above and beyond what is expected of traditional college students, a select few of Paradise Valley Community College and Glendale Community College students choose to volunteer to better their communities. continued... |
Matador Coffee Co. opens,
provides students discounts
By Nathan J. King, May 2009
Staff Writer
In the month of March, Maroio Martusciello opened Matador Coffee Roasting Co. at 3230 E. Union Hills Dr.
Martusciello, who has been purveying roasts in state for the past three years, has established contracts with Whole Foods Markets, Pita Jungle and is negotiating with restaurants like the Devil’s Martini and the Carefree Station. continued... |
Photo by Nathan J. King
At the new Matador Coffee Roasting Co., 3230 E. Union Hills, the coffee beans are roasted fresh daily. |
Photo by Charity Parker
Bill Hart, interim associate dean of student affairs; Mary Lou Mosley, vice president of academic affairs; and Denise Digianfilippo, PVCC's interim dean of academic affairs, address student grievances. |
Grievance process:
Students debate grades, resolve issues with faculty
By Charity Parker, May 2009
Assoc. Features Editor
You receive a grade you feel is unjust. Your shoulders tense as the stress begins to take hold. You feel yourself without options. Consulting your student handbook, you find a solution: grievance and complaint resolution process on pages 172-173. By following the process, you find the steps necessary to get your academic career back on track. continued... |
Laser Hair Removal gives women a choice
By Aubry Baily, May 2009
Staff Writer
Laser hair removal has given women the choice to rid themselves of unwanted hair, permanently.
Laser hair removal is a noninvasive treatment that safely removes unwanted hair without damaging the skin, according to Jennifer Donovan, lead esthetician and laser technician at Amomi Wellness Center and Spa in Phoenix. continued... |
Photo by Aubry Baily |
New club for single moms offers support
By Tegan McRae, May 2009
Community Editor
A new club is set to open at Paradise Valley Community College in fall 2009, specifically aimed at single mothers.
Norma Chandler, manager of Career Services at PVCC, and Bill Hart, interim associate dean of Student Services, are working together with Chris Coffman, creator of the Helping Hands for Single Moms organization, to bring the Single Mother’s Community to PVCC. continued... |
Photo by Charity Parker
Jasmine Ryan demonstrates belly dancing for fitness at the PVCC Wellness Fair.
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Wellness Fair promotes fitness
By Charity Parker, May 2009
Assoc. Features Editor
Is wellness a measure of strength, a measure of health or a measure of the mind? Wellness is all encompassing. Student Life in association with the Fitness Center brought this idea to the forefront of students' minds at the PVCC Wellness Fair on April 8. continued... |
Box City spotlights homelessness
By Josselyn Berry, May 2009
Features Editor
“One of the worst parts of the day was waking up and knowing that the situation was still there to deal with,” says Derrick Crowell, about his experience with homelessness. Crowell, a Paradise Valley Community College student and member of Emerging Leaders, spoke to a crowd gathered for Box City, an event held at PVCC on March 31 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. continued... |
Photo by Josselyn Berry
At the Box City fundraising event for the homeless on March 31, Ryan Martin, PVCC's student life and leadership program specialist, helps sell ceramic bowls made by art students, at the Empty Bowls table. |
Photo by Nathan J. King
Biology landscaping surrounds four lower-level learning "pods," promoting "form and function" in the new Life Science Building. |
Life Science Building combines creative form and function
By Nathan J. King, May 2009
Staff Writer
The $12.5 million Life Science Building is on schedule for completion May 20, a little over a year after its groundbreaking ceremony.
The crowning highlight of the project will be the four externally exposed teaching pods on the east side of the building’s second floor. The outdoor classrooms will have glass walls and a chalk blackboard on the south side of the interior. continued... |
Phi Beta Lambda displays leadership, knowledge at conference
By Jessica Arteaga, May 2009
Staff Writer
Taniel Agnerian, Jerome Pinacate and Winston Hewitt, members of PVCC’s Phi Beta Lambda Club, represented PVCC at the State Leadership Conference at ASU on March 28, 2009. Other schools that participated included: ASU, U of A, Embry Riddle Aeronautical, Devry Universities and Yavapai College-Verde. continued... |
Photo Courtesy of Bahman Maneshni
Paradise Valley Community College's Phi Beta Lambda Club members participated in the State Leadership Conference at ASU March 28. From the left, Jerome Pinacate placed 1st in Cyber Sercurity test and Job Interview Performance; Taniel Agnerian, placed 1st in Accounting Principles, Financial Analysis and Decision Making tests; and Winston Hewitt, placed 3rd in Accounting Principles test. |
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