Look at the contents of an average gym bag. Sweat towel, check. Workout clothes, check. But five-inch platform, rhinestone-studded high heels?

But to the ladies at DivaFit, a pole fitness studio with four locations in the Northern Virginia area, it’s just as essential as water bottles when they head to their weekly workout.

I have had many “firsts” during my stay here in this country: my first Thanksgiving, my first Super Bowl and my first deep-fried Oreo cookie (yum!). Most recently I had my first pitch for radio at the firm I am currently interning at.

On March 23 in the Schlesinger Concert Hall at Alexandria campus, Martina Green won the college division of NOVA Idol with her performance of “Home” by Stephanie Mills. The winner of the high school division was Joao Versos with his performance of “Purple Rain” by Prince.

An all-volunteer civilian force comprised of 108 men and women, APOs play a vital role in supplementing the sworn personnel in essential public safety operations.

This man was rejected for a role in Starsky & Hutch, so he went to NOVA instead and was inducted into PTK.

(Because April Fool’s Day should last all year)

Drink all of the Dr Pepper in the mini fridge of NOVA Fortnightly’s faculty advisor’s office, put the empty bottles back, then glue the fridge shut.

Who knew Borat attended NOVA?

The Northern Virginia Community College women’s basketball team captured their first Virginia Community College System championship at the tournament in Chesapeake over the weekend of March 3.

When people think about the 1920s, they may think of the Great Depression and the parallels to our current recession, but another big component of this time period were the parties, glamour and styles that the flappers wore. This spring, take your style cues from the women of the 1920s with a drop waist dress, glitter and fringe that can spice up any party outfit.

As adults getting an education, NOVA students come in a variety of ages and many have or are starting families. In order to serve these students, the new Office of Pregnant and Parenting Student Support (OPPSS), which is based in the Medical Campus in Springfield, will begin making visits to the other five NOVA campuses.