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“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...

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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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Switching back to DVD players:

Katherine Zickel, Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2024

Nothing sounds more relaxing than making a cup of hot chocolate, popping some popcorn and watching a comfort holiday movie before the stress of finals kicks in. You log onto a streaming service to set...

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Beyond the Spotlight:

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor November 21, 2024

Sometimes you just want to shuffle your playlist and re-listen to some songs from the good old days. When I shuffle my playlist, I am greeted with songs that I haven’t listened to since COVID. I will...

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To tip or not to tip

Bre Dorrian, News Editor November 17, 2024

On Nov. 12, I went across Warwick Boulevard to get myself lunch from Panera. As I stood waiting for my food, I noticed that not a single person, including myself, ordered from the main registers. Everyone...

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Having empathy for others:

Bre Dorrian, News Editors November 17, 2024

The act of shaving one's head for the ‘4B Movement’ is by far one of the most offensive trends. It was born out of hatred and continues to perpetuate hate the longer it continues. For those not aware,...

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On the Importance of Hope:

Patrick Wood, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

Like many Americans, I was greatly disappointed when I awoke last Wednesday morning. I fear for our country; I am terrified of what we will be in four years, but also who we are now to have elected Donald...

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Debate of the sheets:

Audrey Johns, Staff Writer November 10, 2024

Debates about bedding have been around for ages. Whether it’s if you should make your bed in the morning or how often to wash your sheets, there’s always been one side or the other. The top sheet is...

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The lives of Celebrities:

Lindsay Deyton, Digital Media Manager November 10, 2024

I’ve never understood why people get so obsessed over celebrities. I understand a love for their work and their personality, but excessively devoting your life to them or trying to be like them is insane...

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Anyone can make a crossword puzzle:

Patrick Wood, Staff Writer November 10, 2024

Back in November of 2017, The New York Times published an article titled “How to Solve the New York Times Crossword.” It was an excellent article with a simple premise: anyone can solve a New York...

People talking in class

Lindsay Deyton, Digital Media Manager November 1, 2024

I have a little list of pet peeves. Snack wrappers crunching, slow walkers, bad drivers, etc. But one thing that never fails to irk my nerves is people who can't seem to stop talking in class. I get it....

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