You know the old line your parents used to give you, the “If everyone jumped off a bridge, would you jump too?” Well, believe it or not, this should apply to fashion trends as well as major life decisions.

Marjan Ramaraju, a student at the Medical Education Campus of Northern Virginia Community College, was one of only 50 medical laboratory technician students in the United States to receive the prestigious Siemens-ASCP $1,000 scholarship.

The Oral Communication Center recently opened its doors to serve Annandale campus students and faculty. Part of the Learning and Technology Resources division, the OCC’s mission is to enable student success through improved speaking and presentation skills across disciplines.

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.