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Washington D.C Monument, taken by Katherine Zickel

The NoVA plague

Nia Davis, Staff Writer April 27, 2025

I do not consider Northern Virginia (NoVA) a part of Virginia. I know that sounds really harsh but I just do not. I’m from a small town about an hour southwest from Richmond. We’re southern to the...

“The talking phase:”

Logan Caras, Staff Writer April 21, 2025

Maybe I’m just old fashioned, but is anyone else tired of all the hoops you have to jump through just to take somebody to dinner? What ever happened to seeing someone attractive, asking them out then...

Cartoon of a teacher talking to a student, photo from Unsplash.

The double-standard:

Lindsay Deyton, Digital Media Manager April 21, 2025

Oh. My. Lord. Forgive me, because I’m about to hop on my soapbox.  I’ve had my fair share of professors throughout my college career. I’m a junior, so I’ve had six semester's worth of them....

Thumbs down symbol, from Unsplash.

Give me the feedback

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor April 21, 2025

Let me tell you something. In today’s world, I feel that constructive criticism is very important. Having constructive feedback really helps people improve in areas that they might be struggling in....

AI in college:

Emma Recupero, Staff Writer April 21, 2025

There has been a heated debate for a while now on whether or not the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is good or bad in college. There are many pros and cons of the use of AI in college or just in general....

A group of students work on various school assignments in the Tribe Library, photo courtesy of
Nylah Wiggins

Books under fire

Nylah Wiggins, Staff Writer April 14, 2025

In school districts across the United States, students are staring at empty spots on bookshelves where their favorite books used to lie. Books students were eager to check out, such as “The Kite Runner,”...

The chaos of casual

Nia Davis, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

If I see one more person in a skin-tight Skims dress when the dress code is “business casual,” I will scream. Common sense isn't so common, I suppose. Following a dress code that’s been set is not...

Hit and miss

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor April 7, 2025

The weather is getting warmer and the UV index is slowly starting to rise. However, I never thought in a million years that the temperatures would spike to 80 degrees towards the end of March, especially...

Yik Yak app icon, photo by Katherine Zickel /TheCaptainsLog

Yik Yak vs. CNU

Brooke Martin, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

Every student, professor and staff member here at Christopher Newport University has heard of the iconic social media app, YikYak, at least once in their time here. The platform has gained popular status...

Silent struggles:

Max Taylor, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

2023 marked one of the darkest years for mental health on college campuses around the US, source reported. One has to ask why the mental health crisis is on the rise and what we should do about it.  Nearly...

Rap princess in exile:

Nicole Nwazuruokeh, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

I’ve never been a major fan of Ice Spice to begin with. I won’t pretend that her songs aren’t catchy and fun, but frankly, I don’t see the hype. I don’t pride myself in disliking a celebrity,...

Pedal to the metal:

Logan Caras, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

Picture this: Heart racing, muscles straining, mind racing, sweat dripping off the brow, fighting not just your own body but the bodies of others to achieve one goal: Victory. If that’s not a picture...

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