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Professional Bull Riding returns to Hampton

Bre Dorrian, Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2025

Not many can say they’re genuinely brave enough to sit on top of a 1,200lbs bucking machine who wants nothing more than to throw you off. Most wince at the sight of it. Fear factors and all, bull riding...

C2C Updates

Max Taylor, Sports Editor October 15, 2025

The Coast to Coast Conference is getting a new look as Alverno College is joining the conference. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Alverno College will compete in women's cross country, women's soccer, women's...

She’s Sailing to the Champion(ship)

Ari Cerja, Assistant Editor October 15, 2025

For the first time this year, the Christopher Newport University (CNU) women’s soccer team walked off the pitch on the wrong side of the scoreboard. A 1-0 defeat to the University of Mary Washington...

Not going to rain on our parade

Bre Dorrian, Editor-in-Chief October 5, 2025

This past weekend, campus was filled with families and friends of our Captains here at Christopher Newport University (CNU). Family Weekend, ranging from Sept. 26 through Sept. 28, is a beloved tradition...

Hampton Man Wins NASCAR Late Model Triple Crown for JR Motorsports

Logan Caras, Staff Writer October 4, 2025

The Virginia Triple Crown is a prestigious award in Late Model Stock Car Racing. Each season, the title goes to the driver with the best combined average finish across three races: one at South Boston...

The Wall: CNU’s backline secures another

Ari Cerja, Assistant Editor October 4, 2025

In a season defined by resilience, tactical maturity and balance across the pitch, Christopher Newport University (CNU) women’s soccer once again showcased the power of its defense in a 1-0 victory over...

CNU football player throwing ball during
Family Weekend home game, photo taken by Lindsay Deyton

Captains defeat Susquehanna

Maxwell “Max” Taylor, Sports Editor October 4, 2025

A rainy Saturday afternoon didn't slow down Christopher Newport University (CNU) football, the Captains used their prior momentum to push themselves to victory against 13th ranked Susquehanna.  The...

Captains take two of three in weekend

Ari Cerja, Assistant Editor October 4, 2025

The Christopher Newport University (CNU) women’s volleyball team battled through a demanding weekend slate, opening with a dominant sweep over Haverford College, falling in three competitive sets to...

CNU Women’s Soccer player, photo taken by and courtesy of Wyatt Miles

Fall Sports in full swing

Maxwell “Max” Taylor, Sports Writer September 28, 2025

Fall sports are in full swing now, with teams competing for conference placements, and the wins and losses seem even bigger. Men’s and women’s soccer remain undefeated at 6-0-2 and look to continue...

CNU Women’s Soccer players, photo taken by and courtesy of Wyatt Miles

“She’s Sailing to the (Champion) Ship”: Women’s Soccer

Ari Cerja, Staff Writer September 28, 2025

Christopher Newport University (CNU) women’s soccer continued their unbeaten run with a convincing 2-0 win over Roanoke University on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The victory moves the Captains to 6-0-1 on the...

Athletic injuries in the world of sports

Max Taylor, Sports Editor September 20, 2025

With injuries plaguing sports teams around the country, from the NFL, WNBA, MLB, Soccer and Track and Field, athletes are pushing their bodies to greater challenges.  The list is full of superstars,...

CNU Ice Hockey defensemen Cian Murphy
and others setting up for a face off, photo
taken by Bre Dorrian

CNU Ice Hockey season starts with a bang

Bre Dorrian, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2025

The Christopher Newport University field hockey team wasted no time making a statement in their home matchup against Virginia Wesleyan, earning a decisive 7-0 victory on Tuesday, September 10. The Captains...

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