Student Activities sponsored a video game tournament in the lounge Monday, March 1, 2010. Six players competed using the NCAA 2007 video game for X-Box 360. Zack Hall, Langston Lewis, Jimmy McKenna, Matt Robinson, Bruce Raines, and James Huddle played their favorite college teams in short matches to determine the winner. First place was Matt [...]

On Tuesday, February 23, 2010, NRCC student Activities sponsored an open chess tournament in the Lounge.  Two players participated: Matthew Robinson, and Zachary Hall. The contestants played their game in the student activities office, with Matthew Robinson winning.  Prizes were awarded as follows: First Place:  Matthew Robinson ($25.00 Gift Card to Wal-Mart) Second Place: Zachary [...]

How many of us are struggling this year for a cheap and meaningful gift for our loved ones? For me it’s been an ongoing process for a few years now.  I have discovered quite a few quick and easy options. Option One: Do you know how to knit? Why not knit up a quick little [...]

I admit it; I gave in to the hype about the new Christmas Carol with Jim Carrey. It was quite a surprise to be honest. I was not prepared for how “scary” it was going to be. Would I recommend taking younger children to this particular film? No. However, that seems to be the trend [...]

Black Friday is a glorious day for shoppers, we train all year for our one day at hitting all of the most spectacular deals! We pine for a leak in the big businesses letting us know just what we will be able to get. However, there are some survival tips for all Black Friday shoppers. [...]

It is not written anywhere that Thanksgiving means you have to cook all day, eat yourself silly and then lay around and watch TV until bedtime.  There are lots of things to do on a nice (or cold and rainy) Thursday in late November.  Very few stores close for Thanksgiving these days and many parks [...]

Online registration for all Spring 2010 classes begins at 12am on Tuesday, December 1.  Credit classes and Workforce Development offerings are listed online only and are accessible from the New River Main Page. It is important that students see their advisors or the Admissions department if they have any questions about registering for classes.  Tuition [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

On October 30 the SGA and Student Activities held a halloween costume contest and pumpkin carving contest.  Congratulations to the following winners! Costume Contest: 1st – Rachel  (Lion Princess) ( $25.00 Wal Mart Gift Card & Trophy) 2nd – Leah Rose (Pumpkin Patch with Pumpkin) ( $15.00 Wal Mart Gift Card & trophy 3rd- Kirstie- [...]