Columns
His thoughts — Establish your legacy
There’s a lot to celebrate in August. Fun days include Ice Cream Sandwich Day (August 2) and National Tooth Fairy Day (August 22). Historically important ...
Quentin Johnson, Author at The Charlotte Gazette - Page 2 of 4
OPINION
His thoughts — World Youth Skills Day focuses on importance of education
World Youth Skills Day, established in 2014 by the United Nations General Assembly, falls on July 15. The day provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ...
by Quentin Johnson, Thursday, July 14, 2022 12:00 pm
OPINION
His thoughts — Proud of SVCC graduates
Southside Virginia Community College hosted an in-person commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14. The event, held on the Christanna Campus in Alberta, honored the accomplishments ...
by Quentin Johnson, Thursday, May 26, 2022 12:00 pm
OPINION
His thoughts — Praise for helping hands
National Volunteer Week occurs this year during the week of April 17 through 23. The annual commemoration, which is currently organized by the Points of ...
by Quentin Johnson, Thursday, April 21, 2022 12:05 pm
OPINION
His Thoughts — Planning to succeed
Last year, the Virginia Community College State Board unanimously approved a new strategic plan, Opportunity 2027. Dr. Michelle Edmonds, Dean of Nursing, Allied Health and ...
by Quentin Johnson, Saturday, March 26, 2022 10:00 am
SVCC
Opinion — It’s basketball time
It’s that exciting season when our national attention turns to basketball. Soon, we’ll be picking our brackets and rooting for our favorites in the NCAA ...
by Quentin Johnson, Saturday, February 19, 2022 12:00 pm
Editorials
Opinion — Dr. King’s Legacy and the True Goal of Education
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday of January. This year, the commemoration took place on Jan. 17. The National Park ...
by Quentin Johnson, Friday, January 21, 2022 12:00 pm
SVCC
Opinion — A new year is coming
As 2021 wraps up, many people will pause to look back at the year gone by and begin planning for the one to come. Thanksgiving ...
by Quentin Johnson, Friday, December 17, 2021 10:10 am
SVCC
Opinion — Teamwork and gratitude
As leaves and temperatures fall, people bundle up in sweaters and jackets. Warm camaraderie overcomes the chill in the air. This seasonal change provides an ...
by Quentin Johnson, Friday, November 19, 2021 5:55 pm
Guest columns
Opinion — Creating paths for opportunity
The United States has been called a land of opportunity, a place where all people have the chance to increase their income, improve their circumstances ...