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The Comprehensive SGA Report

By Sean McGrady • Dec 17th, 2008 • Category: Featured, Student Life

Below are reports of each SGA member based on individual interviews. Senator Stacy Gibbs Senator Timothy Herzog Treasurer James Kittinger Vice President Melissa Kittinger-Surratt Secretary Emily Polan Senator Sarah Polan President Joey Sclafani Senator Aundrea D. Scott Senator Cameran Sonnenburg Senator Jason Surratt Senator Bruce Walters Senator Meagan Willis



Easy Sugar Cookies

By Sarah Polan • Dec 17th, 2008 • Category: Student Life

Makes 48 Cookies 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 1 cup margarine 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar Cream sugar and margarine; add egg and flavorings and mix well. Stir dry ingredients together in a bowl; mix into [...]



What to Do About A House Full Of Holiday Guests

By Sarah Polan • Dec 17th, 2008 • Category: Student Life

For many people who have relatives come in for the holidays, there is an issue of “What do I do with all of these people?”.  Here is a list to answer just that question for families with lots of children or just adults. Crumb and Get it. Crumb and Get it is a store in [...]



Buckeyes (Peanut Butter Balls)

By Sarah Polan • Dec 17th, 2008 • Category: Student Life

Time to make: 1 hour 30 Buckeyes 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 lb. dipping chocolate (sold near bakers chocolate) 30 Whole Pecans (Optional) Stir together powdered sugar, peanut butter and butter until well mixed. Shape peanut butter mixture into 1 inch balls, placing them [...]



The Nutcracker Suite: A Timeless Holiday Tradition

By Alex • Dec 17th, 2008 • Category: Featured, Student Life

Ahhh, the Nutcracker suite! A timeless musical tale that has enamored western audiences for more than a century. For many, this ballet is a holiday tradition, synonymous with the mystical joy of Christmas. Each year countless revelers flock to its many performances, intent on reliving the magic that never ceases to capture its viewers. Married [...]



Quick and Easy Holiday Recipe

By Sarah Polan • Dec 3rd, 2008 • Category: Student Life

Eclair Cake, You will need: 1 Package of Graham Crackers, 1 3 oz package of Instant Vanilla Pudding, 1 16 oz container Chocolate Icing, Prepare the pudding according to the package. Layer the graham crackers and pudding in a 13X9 baking pan starting with the crackers. When you get to the last layer (you run [...]



Check This Out!

By Pam Linkous • Dec 3rd, 2008 • Category: Student Life

YouTube videos made by New River Community College Students at the website Communiversity. You might see someone you know!!



A Wall-E Review

By Sean McGrady • Dec 3rd, 2008 • Category: Student Life

Plot: Wall-E is a robot trash compactor who builds skyscrapers of garbage on an overly polluted Earth. After relocating trash for 700 years, his life receives much-needed excitement from a survey droid named Eve. Before Wall-E has a moment to think, he embarks on a journey to save Eve but becomes involved in a struggle [...]



A Fatz Review

By Sean McGrady • Dec 3rd, 2008 • Category: Student Life

First impression and atmosphere: “Where everyone’s a regular.” What? Beautiful stone pillars and elaborately constructed buildings do not match my idea of a typical cafe. Before entering Fatz, I remember wondering, “Am I able to afford this?” With its luxurious booths, dim lights and tasty smells I began thanking myself for bringing two twenties. Service: [...]



I AM… SASHA FIERCE Review

By Alex • Dec 2nd, 2008 • Category: Lead Story, Student Life

I AM…SASHA FIERCE Beyonce Knowles Two years after her last studio collection (the Grammy-winning birthday album B’Day), Beyonce Knowles has split her personalities. In a move nearly identical to Mariah Carey’s The Emancipation of Mimi, Beyonce has released an album intended to showcase the wilder side of herself. And, as only a Diva could do, [...]