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The Captain's Log

The Student News Site of Christopher Newport University

The Captain's Log

The Captain's Log

Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

Being a sophomore here at Christopher Newport University, I have only ever moved out once during my time here. I can say for sure that move out day is one of the most stressful times ever. Not only do...

Gilg posing on a beach in
Costa Rica, courtesy of
Scottie Gilg

Life and learning in Costa Rica

Chloe Grell, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

Scottie Gilg is a Junior majoring in Environmental Studies at Christopher Newport University who is currently studying abroad in Costa Rica. She's taking classes through  American Institute for Foreign...

Chloe Grell beats 2048, taken by Chloe Grell

Best games to play in class

Holly Haydon April 17, 2024

 With the end of the semester upon us, it can be challenging to stay focused, especially in hour and fifteen-minute classes. You shouldn’t be playing games in class and instead be listening and taking...

Hot Dog with pickles, onion,
mustard and ketchup from
Papau George’s Hot Dogs, taken by Chloe Grell

Unique hot dog combos:

Jarrett Connolly, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

Hot dogs are great and they can be the perfect party food to close out a great semester. But do you want to spice it up a bit and move past traditional gimmicks like chili dogs, or find new ways to enjoy...

Picture of Claire Hall, curtesy of Claire Hall

Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor April 10, 2024

The last two weeks before finals are very hectic. There are lots of papers, projects and reviews that have to be turned in and it can cause massive amounts of stress. Not only that, but you also have to...

Christopher Newport Hall, photo by Savannah Dunn

Get involved outside of class

Alyssa Tillman, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

There are many ways to engage in hobbies and get involved at college. Clubs and organizations offer an easy way for students to explore their interests, connect with like-minded peers and engage in meaningful...

Langborgh in the Highlands,
courtesy of Maggie
Langborgh

Finding a Community Abroad:

Chloe Grell, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

Maggie Langborgh is a sophomore majoring in psychology at Christopher Newport University. She has spent the semester studying abroad in Scotland at the University of Glasgow. Langborgh wanted to study...

Refreshing acai bowls:

Claire Hall, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

A week ago, I decided to do something fun and cross it off my bucket list. I have never tried an açaí bowl before but was told that they taste delicious. So, my boyfriend and I drove to Oyster City Center...

Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Staff Writer April 3, 2024

Being involved in college is one of the most memorable experiences of all time. There are so many different ways to get involved on campus and I’ll be sharing some tips on how I got involved starting...

Senior Thesis Exhibition
flyer, courtesy of Jarrett
Connolly / TheCaptainsLog

Displaying students cre- ativity in the Torggler

Jarrett Connolly, Staff Writer April 3, 2024

The art majors of the Class of 2024 were one of the first classes who got to explore their creativity in the Torggler. Now they get to showcase their hard work with the Senior Thesis Exhibition, which...

SDEC Vice President of Policy Maeve Korengold and
member Genna Mckenzie tabling at the Intercultural
Festival, photo by Holly Haydon /TheCaptainsLog

CAB and SDEC annual Intercultural Festival

Holly Haydon, Staff Writer April 3, 2024

Christopher Newport University’s Student Diversity and Equality Council (SDEC) and the Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosted their annual intercultural festival on The Great Lawn last Friday. The weather...

HerCampus flyer, taken by /
TheCaptainsLog

Hydration for Humanity:

Claire Hall, Staff Writer April 3, 2024

It’s that time of year again to start on your spring cleaning. Now’s the perfect time to rummage through your drawers and cabinets and sort out any items that you may not need anymore. HerCampus,...

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