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[13 May 2012 | One Comment | ]
Manassas Campus Dedicates Harry J. Parrish Hall

The building is named after a Virginia delegate and former Manassas mayor.

Awards_Scholarships, Featured, Headline »

[11 May 2012 | No Comment | ]
Distinguished Alumnus to Give Keynote Address at Commencement

This year’s graduating class will be NOVA’s largest, with more than 7,700 degrees and certificates expected to be awarded.

Crime, Headline, On Campus, Woodbridge »

[8 May 2012 | One Comment | ]
Bomb Threat on Woodbridge Campus

A bomb threat has been reported on NOVA’s Woodbridge campus.

Headline, Off Campus, Sports »

[6 May 2012 | No Comment | ]
Lacrosse Team Enduring Tough Season

The men’s lacrosse team is having a tough season so far under first year coach Anthony LePore, winning only one of eight contests.

Music »

[6 May 2012 | No Comment | ]
Top 3 Summer Songs

1. Gotye – Someone I Used To Know
Wouter “Wally” De Backer, the voice behind the new pop sensation Gotye, hit #2 on the Billboard Top 100 with this haunting tune of broken relationships. With a smooth voice that soars in the chorus, “Someone I Used To Know” is the perfect accompaniment for any angst, whether it be the stress of finals or a break-up.
2. Fun. – We Are Young
This is the ultimate anthem of summer, the perfect soundtrack to parties, working out or late night drives. The single, featured on a Chevy …

Downtime, Featured, Music, On Campus »

[5 May 2012 | One Comment | ]
Students Come Together to Create Music Video

By Stephanie Tipple
Staff Reporter
One of the first things that many people notice about the Northern Virginia Community College community is the variety of different talents that the students possess. This is why it’s no surprise that students in Professor Chris Stallings’ PHT 130 (Video Production I) class on the Woodbridge campus would come together with other students to help create the first music video for the band WorstKase Scenario, fronted by former student Dave Bausch.
The band, which was recently signed to an independent label, needed to create a new music …

Events, Headline, On Campus, Woodbridge »

[5 May 2012 | No Comment | ]
Sex Trafficking Victim Speaks

Students gathered in droves at the Woodbridge campus on March 28, not for a play or fun club event, but to hear about the important and often unmentioned problem of domestic minor sex trafficking. The seminar, hosted by the Wayne Foundation, was held by Jamie Walton, a sex trafficking victim, to help students understand the implications, definitions and impact that sex trafficking has on our community and on our planet.

Fashion_Beauty_Style, Headline, On Campus, Woodbridge »

[4 May 2012 | One Comment | ]
Charity Fashion Show Showcases New Trends

While people may think that charity and fashion don’t always mix, the Charity Fashion Show, hosted on the Woodbridge campus on April 6, shows that clothes and a charitable cause can work together for a successful conclusion.

Headline, Thoughts »

[3 May 2012 | 3 Comments | ]
Social Media – Your Springboard to the Business World

Some people think of social media as God’s gift to man as it allows us to connect with people all across the globe, brag about our latest vacation trip and show off how many friends we have. On the other hand, there are those who curse its manipulative nature and how it is, slowly but surely, taking over our lives by making people procrastinate on important commitments and tasks.