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The on going construction at Christopher
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...

Image of a gavel, photo from Unsplash.

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,...

CNU’s Strategic Compass homepage cover image from its website. Photo taken by Breanna Dorrian

Historic steps towards the future

Bre Dorrian, News Editor February 15, 2025

On Feb. 7, Christopher Newport University President Bill Kelly addressed the CNU community in an email detailing a historic step the University would be taking. This step included the Board of Visitors...

Student Town Hall Meeting:

Student Town Hall Meeting:

Katherine Zickel, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2025

A student-focused Town Hall meeting was held at Christopher Newport University (CNU) on Monday, Feb. 10. The meeting was in collaboration with the Student Government Association (SGA) in order to focus...

Recycling bin oustide of the David Student Union building at Christopher Newport University. Photo by Patrick Wood

CNU receives $3 million donation

Bre Dorrian, News Editor November 17, 2024

On Nov. 8, Christopher Newport University President Bill Kelly announced the university will be receiving a $3 million donation to fund its sustainability efforts.  The donation is the largest reported...

members counterprotest outside the SFL event, photo taken by
Breanna Dorrian

Students for Life speaker sparks controversy

Bre Dorrian, News Editor November 1, 2024

Abortion has been a key issue on the election ballot for many years. The current presidential election cycle has seen the issue as a more prominent issue swaying many voters' opinions.  On Oct. 22,...

Pro-life spokesperson for the Students For Life organization Lydia Taylor Davis speaks with students outside of Trible Library.
Photo taken by Breanna Dorrian

Upcoming: Students for Life speech on abortion sparks protest

Bre Dorrian, News Editor October 26, 2024

On Oct. 22, CNU hosted PLP Discovery speaker Lydia Taylor Davis, a pro-life spokesperson for the Students For Life organization. The speech was held in CNU’s David Student Union building, which was a...

The post feature on the app YikYak. Photo
by Bre Dorrian

CNU Vice President of Student Affairs addresses YikYak concerns

Bre Dorrian, News Editor October 13, 2024

On October 4, Vice President of Student Affairs Kevin Hughes at Christopher Newport University released an email to CNU students entitled ‘thoughts to share’ discussing controversy over posts made...

General visits former high school and discusses
leadership skills

CNU welcomes home General Charles Q Brown Jr

Bre Dorrian, News Editor October 13, 2024

Christopher Newport University welcomed General Charles Q Brown Jr to campus on October 3. General Brown Jr was a graduate of Ferguson High School, now formally known as Ferguson Center for the Arts, serving...

Local news station filming Critical Incident Full Scale training exercise at CNU on Wednesday, September 25, photo taken by Anthony Berry

CNU participates in Critical Incident Full Scale training exercise

Bre Dorrian, News Editor October 4, 2024

Christopher Newport University’s Office of Emergency Management held a Critical Incident Full Scale training exercise on Wednesday, September 25 from roughly 8AM through 1PM. The test was used to evaluate...

CNU holds topping off ceremony for the new Science and Engineering Research Center

Bre Dorrian, News Editor September 28, 2024

The Science and Engineering Research Center topping off ceremony took place Friday, September 20 in the Luter School of Business construction zone across from Warwick Residence Hall. The ceremony was held...

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