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Did You Know About New River’s Club Scene?

By Sarah Polan • Sep 23rd, 2009 • Category: Campus News

There are lots of clubs at NRCC that are looking for new members for the new semester!  If you want to become more active in your school check out the organization board in the lounge or talk to the Activities Director Mr. Kramer.  Do you not see anything interesting?  All you need is a staff [...]



Beginners Knitting Class At NRCC

By Danei Richard • Sep 23rd, 2009 • Category: Campus News

Danei Richard Staff Reporter The younger populations of today’s society have lost touch with some of the basic things. How many of us can make a pie from scratch without a recipe? Or sew our own clothing? We have become very spoiled and used to getting things immediately. It’s time to get back to our [...]



$40 worth of food for $20!!

By Pam Linkous • Sep 23rd, 2009 • Category: Campus News

Everyone is pinching pennies and searching for a bargain in these tough times.  SHARE (Self Help and Resource Exchange) offers high quality food worth at least $40 for only $20 and all you have to do is pre-order by noon October 12th and pick up your food on October 23rd.  There is no obligation and [...]



New Faculty Members At NRCC

By Sarah Polan • Sep 9th, 2009 • Category: Campus News

If you happen to see Dr. David Filer, Mark Gilbert or John Somervell in the halls or in class be sure to say welcome to NRCC!  They are new to the college this year and The Knight Rider wishes them the best of luck for a great semester.  Check back here in the coming weeks for an [...]



Patriot Day Observation

By Pam Linkous • Sep 9th, 2009 • Category: Campus News

The students who arrived on campus this fall fresh from high school were in the fifth grade on that warm, clear September day when terror and death united this country and changed our perspective of the world forever.  Patriot Day is a somber observation that ensures no generation will forget the tragedy of September 11th, [...]



World Class Harper to Play at NRCC

By Pam Linkous • Sep 9th, 2009 • Category: Campus News

Eve Watters, Virginia Commission for the Arts Touring artist will bring her magical Celtic harp to entertain students and staff at NRCC in observation of Constitution Week.  Ms. Watters has travelled the world in her career as a musician and storyteller.  Her repertoire includes harps, Native-style flute, concertina, banjo, autoharp, pennywhistle and dulcimer.  She has [...]



Spring Fling!

By Alex • May 18th, 2009 • Category: Campus News

On May 8th the SGA hosted the “Spring Fling,” an end of the year event to help students unwind and celebrate the semester coming to a close. From 11 to 1 students gathered in the lounge for free food, games, music, prizes, and pillow fights. Our lounge was decorated luau style. Nonalcoholic margaritas were served [...]



Final Spring Semester Report: SGA

By Alex • May 18th, 2009 • Category: Campus News

Over the past two weeks I have met privately with several members of the SGA.  In the following interviews we discuss member’s thoughts on the school and the SGA, as well as what their duties are and the projects they have worked on this semester. Those interviewed were Senators Chris Henley, Jason Surrat, and Callie [...]



Update: SGA

By Alex • Apr 23rd, 2009 • Category: Campus News

As the end of this semester draws near the SGA has much to attend to. At the April 23 meeting of its members the SGA looked to put all its semester closing business into action. The first item of discussion was the upcoming tricycle race. On Thursday April 30th the SGA will be involved in [...]



Phi Theta Kappa Student Group Awards Banquet

By Victoria Carter • Apr 23rd, 2009 • Category: Campus News

Phi Theta Kappa will be hosting an Awards Banquet on May 7th 2009, at 6PM in our New Student Lounge. All Student Activities organizations are welcome to come. Phi Theta Kappa and the SGA will be working together to provide a fun-filled night serving dinner and desert, with music, and much deserved recognitions to NRCC’s [...]