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Ricky Pearsall Released from Hospital

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor September 6, 2024

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was released from the hospital on Sunday after taking a shot to the chest the day before during an attempted robbery in San Francisco.   Pearsall’s...

Johnny Gaudreau Killed in Bike Crash

Johnny Gaudreau Killed in Bike Crash

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor September 6, 2024

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed last Thursday in Oldmans Township, New Jersey when a car hit them while they were riding bicycles.   When police...

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CeeDee Lamb signs new contract

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor September 6, 2024

Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has agreed to terms on a four-year, $136 million contract with a record $38 million signing bonus.   Lamb had been waiting on a new contract following...

Photo of Tyrese Haliburton in game action.
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The quandary of the NBA’s new 65-game rule

Alex Noth, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

Since the 2000-2001 NBA season, no player has ever won MVP playing less than 65 games in a full 82-game season, with the ones that did play less than 65 coming in shortened seasons. There is a reason for...

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Olympics. 1988 Summer Olympics Gold Medal by
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Changing the playing field

Lindsay Deyton, Digital Media Manager April 17, 2024

The Olympics have been up and running since 1896. It is filled with competitive athletes, rivalrous sports and all-around entertainment for excited sports fans. However, through the years, the Olympics...

The cheer team posing with their first place trophy,photo
courtesy of head coach Erica Flannigan

CNU Competition Cheer team clinches NCA title

Chloe Grell, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

The Christopher Newport University Cheer team made a historical comeback to the cheer competition world. Covid-19 destroyed the CNU competition program with the loss of athlete’s and the ability to...

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Wrestlemania 40 recap

Jarrett Connolly, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

For 40 years WWE’s flagship show, Wrestlemania, has entertained millions across the country. Many of professional wrestling’s greatest moments have happened at this event and icons have been made....

Crossfitness community WOD recap

Chloe Grell, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

Crossfit creates an athletic environment built around community. Christopher Newport University’s Crossfitness Club hosted a Community WOD that encouraged students and members of the community to come...

Code blue

Code blue

Chloe Grell, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

The NCAA requires all Division three schools to have a Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SACC). The organization is composed of representatives from CNU varsity sports teams. The Committee serves as...

Photo of the Women’s Club Rugby team courtesy of Emma Murphy.

Structure facilitates success in rugby

Chloe Grell, Staff Writer April 3, 2024

The Christopher Newport University Women’s Rugby team scheduled a pivotal home match for Saturday March 30, 2024. However, less than 72 hours prior to kick off their opponents, John Hopkins University,...

Photo of the Men’s Club Frisbee roster courtesy of Men’s Club Frisbee.

Securing the win

Claire Hall, Staff Writer April 3, 2024

Last weekend was a wonderful weekend for men’s club frisbee as they took home a win against James Madison University in the Fishbowl Frisbee Tournament. The final score of the tournament ended up being...

CNU Esports Logo courtesy of Leo Yap.

CNU Esports is growing fast

Jarrett Connolly, Staff Writer April 3, 2024

Esports are a fairly new trend on college campuses with the first teams popping up around 2009. Since then, hundreds of universities across the nation have Esports teams, clubs, and programs. The Christopher...

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