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LA fires and the wealthy

Trinity Tompkins, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

If you were to ask anyone what first comes to mind when you say Los Angeles (LA) California, it most likely would be Hollywood. A place for parting, a place for the rich, a place for famous individuals....

“Better Man” deserved better

Nicole Nwazuruokeh, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

When I’ve told many people that I’ve recently watched this new movie called “Better Man,” I’ve mostly gotten confused responses. There was a little more recognition when I described it as the...

Trump’s next four years

Sam Ellyson, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

On Jan. 20th at noon, the United States of America gained a new leader. A man who has been given a second chance to lead this country even after being ranked as the worst president in American history...

Claire's Corner

Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor January 31, 2025

There is such an incredible feeling that you get when you hit it off with a person you’ve never met before. The conversations are engaging, a piece of the puzzle is coming together and you felt like...

Do celebrities owe fans selfies?

Lindsay Deyton, Digital Media Manager January 24, 2025

Now, of course this question seems a bit crazy when read aloud. However, I plan to argue both sides and play devil’s advocate. I will reveal my true opinion on the matter at the very end. Celebrities...

The forbidden mark:

The forbidden mark:

Bre Dorrian, News Editor January 24, 2025

SEX! SEX! SEX! There I said it, the dirty, shameful word has been said. Now that we have that preliminary awkwardness out of the way, let's talk about hickeys. More specifically, why they’re trashy and...

TikTok v.s Lemon8:

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor January 24, 2025

Following the TikTok ban that recently happened, many people are wondering what the app Lemon8 exactly is. Lemon8 is a social media app that launched in February of 2023, and is used for sharing photos...

Snow yes or Snow no

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor January 17, 2025

Virginia has not seen snow in quite a while, and many individuals have thoughts on the matter. While many people love the snow for its unique beauty, others find snow somewhat dangerous. Here is what the...

The CNU Facebook Group, photo courtesy of Breanna Dorrian

CNU students vs. Facebook parents

Bre Dorrian, News Editor January 17, 2025

The answer is yes. College is all about growing up and learning to fend for yourself in this big wide world. Part of which means your parents pushing you out of the nest, forcing you to use those little...

Christmas ornament, photo from Unsplash

“Call me a Grinch”

Breanna Dorrian, News Editor December 5, 2024

Call me a grinch, but something about this holiday season is making me want to go full operation green. Here are three things that if anyone suggests doing to me, I’ll light a small tree on fire (in...

Stop staring at your phone:

Breanna Dorrian, News Editor December 5, 2024

This past Saturday I went to Sandy Bottom park near campus to eat my lunch. As I sat outside, I noticed the amount of families out and about walking the trails with each other. I thought, wow that’s...

Parallel parked cars, photo from Unsplash

One of the worst parts about CNU

Bre Dorrian, News Editor November 25, 2024

Christopher Newport University has tons of amazing, wonderful qualities, such as its beautiful landscape, the kind faculty and its incredible programs. All make CNU an ideal choice for many young prospective...

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