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Claire’s Corner

Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor April 14, 2025

Long distance can be really hard, especially if there is a massive time difference between you and your partner. While long distance dating can be tough, there are ways to navigate your relationship to...

Self-care isn’t selfish

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor April 14, 2025

In a world that constantly demands more from us, it is easy to lose sight of our own needs. We often put others first, thinking that selflessness is the key to happiness and success. However, neglecting...

Breaking barriers

Emma Recupero, Staff Writer April 14, 2025

The Disabled Student Union is a club here at Christopher Newport University who meet in the multicultural lounge on the third floor of the David Student Union (DSU). This club is an opportunity for students...

Claire’s Corner

Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor April 7, 2025

We have all had moments where we feel absolutely awful about ourselves, and that is  a normal feeling to feel as we reach our teen and adult years. With social media on the rise, it is easy to see other...

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Shop local!

Kate Michaelson, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

Spring has finally sprung! Whether you are excited about the warmer weather and are ready to bust out your flip flops, or are fighting for your life due to the inordinate amount of pollen in the air, spring...

Put yourself first

Michalah Beck, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

Relationship hopping has become an issue. If that’s how you cope, then okay. Odds are it is not working out for you, though. Many people do not realize the importance of dating yourself before jumping...

Claire's Corner

Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor March 31, 2025

Rejection is a part of everyday life. When people think about the word ‘rejection,’ they usually think of a sad love story. Someone works up the courage to ask another person out, and then gets rejected....

Top five spring makeup products

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor March 31, 2025

With the warmer weather right around the corner, it’s time to upgrade your makeup to suit the beauty of spring. These are my top five favorite beauty products that I enjoy using when the sun comes out...

The healing power of nature

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor March 31, 2025

With the winter season coming to a close, the cold and flu will soon be replaced with terrible allergies. Not to mention, with finals right around the corner; headaches, migraines and stress will be present....

Claire's Corner

Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor March 21, 2025

Having an organized space is very important, especially when in college. There is always so much going on and assignments start to pile up further and further into the semester. The last thing you want...

Claire’s Corner

Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor March 16, 2025

If you are looking for things to do outside, whether you need to stretch your legs after a long class or spend time with friends, the Great Lawn is such a fun place to be. Now that the weather is getting...

Digital Media Manager, Lindsay Deyton and Lifestyle Editor, Claire Hall
posing for a picture, courtesy of Lindsay Deyton

Realizing true friends

Lindsay Deyton, Digital Media Manager March 16, 2025

Everyone has a different type of friend group with a variety of people in their circle. Personally, I have different types of friends for different things. Not to mention, they are all in different places....

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