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The Perfect Movie for Your “Date Night”

By myoung • Jun 5th, 2010 • Category: Student Life

If you and your significant other are going to have a night on the town and are wanting to watch a movie, then look no further than “Date Night.” Steve Carrell and Tina Fey play a couple who go out on a date to spice up their marriage and find themselves mistaken for another couple [...]



There’s A New Game In Town

By myoung • Mar 24th, 2010 • Category: Student Life

In Quantic Dream’s newest title Heavy Rain, they have created a new kind of game for the new decade. The game’s plot line has four characters that become connected due to the actions of a murderer called the Origami killer. It is more of an interactive movie than an actual game, having the player decide [...]



Winter is a Time to Celebrate

By Pam Linkous • Dec 11th, 2009 • Category: Student Life

Christmas and Hanukkah are major holidays in the United States but they are certainly not the only celebrations that appear on calendars during the winter months. Christians prepare for Christmas by observing Advent beginning on December 1st and many continue the Christmas tradition for the twelve days of Christmas or Epiphany. This ends on January [...]



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 [...]



X/1999 Review

By Angelica Lee • Nov 4th, 2009 • Category: Student Life

X/1999 is an anime series centered on the nearing of the apocalypse, based off of the book of Revelation. Kamui is a 15 year old high school student who must make a decision that could change the fate of the world; whether to join the Seven Dragons of Heaven or the Seven and save the [...]



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: [...]



Fall Break Suggestions

By Pam Linkous • Oct 7th, 2009 • Category: Student Life

A break from classes is always welcome and the upcoming Faculty Research Days (October 14-16) provides most students with a few days to relax and get ready for the second half of the semester.  Many will simply get some extra sleep, work another shift or two or just zone out with friends and family.  For [...]



Deaf Awareness Week

By Pam Linkous • Sep 9th, 2009 • Category: Student Life

The Center for The Deaf and Hard of Hearing will sponsor several events in observation of Deaf Awareness Week September 21-25. This is an international observation to commemorate the accomplishments of deaf people as well as increase awareness of the issues unique to the hearing impaired.  Watch the message boards for more information about events [...]



40th Graduation

By Sarah Polan • May 18th, 2009 • Category: Student Life

New River graduated over 200 students at the 40th graduation ceremony on May 15th 2009.  The commencement speaker was Montgomery County Superintendent of schools Dr. Tiffany Anderson.  She gave an inspiring speech based on a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt.  “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Edwards 117 was [...]



SGA Spotlight: James Kittinger

By Alex • Apr 23rd, 2009 • Category: Student Life

Treasurer James Kittinger is a Dublin resident, born and raised here in Southwest Virginia. Majoring in education, he will graduate with honors this semester and will attend Radford University in the fall. Here at NRCC James takes his duties seriously, working in Academic Assistance as well as participating in the SGA and in Phi Theta [...]