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By Sarah Polan • Mar 28th, 2011 • Category: Lead Story

The Knight Rider is on a temporary hiatus from publishing due to waining interest from student writers.  The paper will remain available for archived stories to be accessed however, it will not be updated until a nonfiction writing class is developed.  We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your readership! Sarah Polan, Retiring Editor in Chief



Press Release:Community College Baccalaureate Association Essay Contest

By Sarah Polan • Dec 11th, 2009 • Category: Campus News


Thanksgiving Feast Ideas

By Sarah Polan • Nov 19th, 2009 • Category: Student Life

In honor of the holiday, the Knight Rider would like to shre a few of our own favorite tips, tricks and recipes. Happy Thanksgiving! Turkey Roasting for Beginners By Pam Linkous If you have a good thermometer, you can roast your turkey straight from the freezer.  There, I have said it and past experiences back [...]



Recipe: Preacher Cookies

By Sarah Polan • Nov 4th, 2009 • Category: Featured

Preacher Cookies (One Minute Fudgies) These are great cookies if you need a quick but decadent treat that will be loved by all. 2 Cups Quick Oats 2 Cups of Sugar 6 Tablespoons Baking Cocoa ½ Cup Unsalted Butter 1 teaspoon Vanilla Flavoring ½ Cup Cream ½ Cup Peanut butter Melt the butter in a [...]



VA21 Is Coming To New River

By Sarah Polan • Nov 4th, 2009 • Category: Featured

If you are interested in politics in Virginia then you should attend the meeting with VA21 Representatives Thursday November 12th in the student lounge.  There will be a representative there from VA21 which is a nonpartisan student political think tank.  They helped get the Virginia Transfer Grant passed and they represent students by bringing students [...]



Scholarship Month

By Sarah Polan • Nov 4th, 2009 • Category: Campus News

It’s Scholarship month!  In honor of this wonderful observance The Knight Rider would like to provide you with a few sources for free money! www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com www.iefa.org www.college-scholarships.com There are also several scholarships available through the school, for more information about these and other financial help for tuition, see The Office Of Financial Aid in [...]



Facebook Cleaning Tips For The Job/College Hunt

By Sarah Polan • Oct 21st, 2009 • Category: Featured

In the world of social networking sites Facebook is one of the Kings.  Facebook can be an excellent way to keep up with old high school friends or to see how you favorite camp counselor is doing in college. But it can also be a serious handicap when you are applying for four year colleges [...]



Web Browser Review

By Sarah Polan • Oct 21st, 2009 • Category: Student Life

Web browsers:  They are something that almost every student uses at least once a week.  But have you ever thought about the differences between your two browser choices at New River?  What about the other browsers that are available?  Well here is a short review of some of the most popular web browsers available. Chrome: [...]



Graduation Applications Are Due Soon

By Sarah Polan • Oct 7th, 2009 • Category: Campus News

The deadline for graduation applications is quickly approaching.  The deadline is November 13th so if you still need to meet with your advisor you should be scheduling a visit.  All forms are due to the Admissions Office in Rooker Hall. The meeting dates for graduates are: Tuesday, October 20, at 11:00 a.m. in the Rooker [...]



Parking Passes

By Sarah Polan • Oct 7th, 2009 • Category: Campus News

The New River Security recommends that all students register their vehicle and receive a free parking pass.  To register, you need to know your license plate number and fill out a short form at the security office in Godbey Hall.  Failing to pay a parking ticket can result in withholding of transcripts or the inability [...]