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New Jersey Democratic Senator Cory Booker breaks senate speech world record

Bre Dorrian, News Editor April 14, 2025

Democratic New Jersey Senator Cory Booker broke a world record of the longest Senate speech on March 31, filibustering for a total of 25 hours and four minutes. The previous record was set in 1957 when...

International News Update

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer April 14, 2025

Trade war escalates with China The tariff battle between the world's two largest economies shows no sign of stopping. On April 4, China announced a 34% tax on all U.S. imports. This comes after Trump...

“Hands Off!”

Bre Dorrian, News Editor April 14, 2025

 Demonstrations across the nation broke out last Saturday, April 5, in protest of the Trump Administration. The National Public Radio (NPR) reported that the primary message was “Hands Off!”    The...

International Affairs Update

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

Devastating earthquake in Myanmar  On Friday, March 28, a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Myanmar and caused extensive damages and casualties. The death toll numbers are expected to increase,...

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Newport University outside of Commons
Dining Hall, photo taken by Darby Shrout.

Construction at CNU continues

Darby Shrout, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

At Christopher Newport University (CNU), construction has been underway for the newest academic building on campus, The Science and Engineering Research Center, for about a year and a half. Students across...

Student protest erupts outside YAF event

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

On March 25 the Christopher Newport University’s Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) hosted an event in McMurran Hall. Former swimmer for the University of Kentucky Kaitlynn Wheeler addressed issues regarding...

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International Affairs Update

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

Russian Drone Attack Against Ukraine According to local officials and emergency services, Russian drones were launched overnight Sunday across Ukraine, reported by AP News on March 23. The attacks,...

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All felony charges against former CNU student have been dropped

Bre Dorrian, News Editor March 31, 2025

NEWPORT NEWS, VA - All charges against former Christopher Newport University (CNU) student, Chase Sudki, have been dropped as of Thursday March 20, 2025.    Sudki was arrested Oct. 28, 2024,...

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Trump administration cracks down on campus protests

Alyssa Tillman, A&E Editor March 21, 2025

     President Trump is threatening to pull funding from schools that allow what he calls "illegal protests," as his administration launches a review of Columbia University's federal contracts. "All...

Imprisoned stepson sets fire to house in exchange for his freedom

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

On Feb. 17, in Waterbury, Connecticut, a house was set ablaze by an unnamed 32-year-old man. The man, only identified as MV-1 in the affidavit, alleged to have been forcefully detained in his stepmother’s...

International Affairs Update

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

Devastating fire in North Macedonia A small Balkan nation experienced a tragedy this past weekend, as an overcrowded nightclub was set aflame, AP News reported on March 16. The massive fire killed 59...

CNU Board of Visitors to hold public hearing

Bre Dorrian, News Editor March 16, 2025

According to an email on March 10 to students, faculty and staff from Board of Visitors Rector Christy Morton, “The Christopher Newport University Board of Visitors will receive public comments on the...

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