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Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor October 15, 2025

I usually ask CNU students to send me questions to my inbox, however, today I wanted to give everyone some tips on the cold and flu season which is right around the corner. When you are surrounded by so...

In every step, a story:

Emma Recupero, Staff Writer October 15, 2025

As the number of Americans affected by Alzheimer’s disease continues to rise, the Alzheimer’s Association is urging communities to step up—and step out—for those impacted by the disease. This October,...

Friendships in college

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor October 15, 2025

As we get older, relationships, especially friendships, become a bit more complex. Instead of wondering why your friend didn’t share their snack with you at recess or why your best friend broke your...

Boundaries are self-love in action

Lindsay Deyton, Digital Media Manager October 15, 2025

One of the essential parts about becoming an adult is learning how to set boundaries. Whether this be in your work space, with friends or family, in a relationship, or really anywhere. I personally have...

Election Day is approaching!

Alyssa Tillman, Staff Writer October 5, 2025

     Mark your calendars for Nov. 4 Captains! Election Day is less than 40 days away and the best way you can make your voice heard is through your vote. The candidates elected this year will have...

Claire's Corner

Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor October 5, 2025

Stress is an everyday part of life, no matter where you are in life. School, jobs, college and relationships can affect our stress levels, and make it difficult to concentrate or even feel good about ourselves....

Mental health matters

Lindsay Deyton, Digital Media Manager October 5, 2025

When all of my responsibilities fight for my attention all at once, it can be easy to get distracted and neglect taking care of myself. Being busy isn’t a bad thing at all. In fact, I love everything...

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Chasing the influencer lifestyle

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor October 5, 2025

Since I was a teenager, I was obsessed with watching YouTube videos and Instagram reels about influencers who work with brands to promote their products. This was something that I’ve always wanted to...

Claire’s Corner

Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor September 28, 2025

Moving away from home isn’t easy; especially when you’re going from living with your family to being completely independent in an instant. Surprisingly, this is one of the numerous things that many...

Students posing for a picture at the Churchill War Rooms
courtesy of Emma Recupero

Your go-to column for studies outside of the U.S.

Emma Recupero, Staff Writer September 28, 2025

When you picture a day at Blenheim Palace, you might imagine grand halls, manicured gardens, and a crash course in British history. For a group of CNU students studying abroad this summer, it was all that—plus...

Alzheimer’s Awareness Ribbon courtesy of Canva

In every step a story

Emma Recupero, Staff Writer September 28, 2025

As the number of Americans affected by Alzheimer’s disease continues to rise, the Alzheimer’s Association is urging communities to step up—and step out—for those impacted by the disease. This October,...

Photo courtesy of Claire Hall

Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor September 20, 2025

The last couple of days have been quite a whirlwind for social media, especially Instagram and X. With many people leaning towards these apps for news updates and more, there has been an increase in negative...

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