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Editorial Cartoon: The School Bully, by Doug Orleski

By Doug Orleski/The Captain’s Log

June 22nd, 2011 | Posted in Opinions | Read More »

Letter: Reflections from a 2008 CNU alumna

To the editor: For your reading pleasure, here are a few rambling memories from a former Captain’s Log staffer. Seven years ago (where does the time go, for crying out loud?), at the start of the fall 2004 term, I was a slightly nervous, fresh-faced kid standing in the old offices of The Captain’s Log [...]

June 22nd, 2011 | Posted in Opinions | Read More »

Letter: Advice to Class of 2015: Be unique, find your niche

Dear Freshmen, I’m Billy Fellin, a 2010 graduate of CNU. I was Sports Editor of the very paper you are reading and was a Communication Studies major. Just five years ago, I was where you are. Going through Setting Sail, picking up a summer issue of The Captain’s Log. Some of the things I read [...]

June 22nd, 2011 | Posted in Opinions | Read More »

Letter: The story of the CNU family’s black sheep

Being an editor for The Captain’s Log last year made me realize that CNU has PLP Students, Honor Students and an ugly stepchild, known as the newspaper staff, that they would rather not have in the family photo. Although we work hard and have the best intentions, the only love this stepchild will ever get [...]

June 22nd, 2011 | Posted in Opinions | Read More »

Where we stand: CNU, your friendly campus newspaper is here to stay

Scandalmongers: Those who circulate scandal, people who spread rumors, a rock band from Evansville, IN. The Captain’s Log staff: Those who circulate weekly campus news, features on college lifestyle and entertainment, staff and outside opinions, and CNU sports in a 12-page publication, students who attend classes full-time, and your university watchdogs. I don’t think the [...]

June 22nd, 2011 | Posted in Opinions | Read More »

Panic! At the NorVa

Rock shows may become the new dance club. At least, that is what Panic! At the Disco was going for during their concert June 2 at the NorVa, located in Norfolk, Va. The sold out show brought sweaty teenagers and energetic rock stars together for a night of dancing, sing-along anthems, and a whole lot [...]

June 15th, 2011 | Posted in A+E | Read More »

Theater, music, and art 101

Want to get involved in performance and fine arts on campus? Getting started is as easy as one, two, three. The first step to take is to determine which subject to master. Christopher Newport University has every facet of the arts that one could possibly imagine. Aspiring actors and actresses, dancers, singers and instrumentalists, painters [...]

June 15th, 2011 | Posted in A+E | Read More »

CNU essentials

While you pack for moving in, keep these Newport News suggestions in mind.

June 14th, 2011 | Posted in Lifestyle | Read More »

Smooth sailing in the residence hall

Tim Bedison/MCT Although personalities will differ, the key to successful roommate relationships is mutual compromise and respect.

Sharing space with another person can be hard to adjust to at first, but there are simple ways to minimize conflicts and go through the year without issue. Check out these tips for a friendly and respectful relationship with your roommate.

June 14th, 2011 | Posted in Lifestyle | Read More »

Must-visit spots in Newport News

The NorVa, located in downtown Norfolk,hosts numerous bands and features a state-of-the-art sound system. Tickets are available at www.thenorva.com and typically range from $10 to $45. (photo courtesy of faithlessthewonderboy/wikpedia commons)

With so many locations to shop, eat and enjoy the scenery surrounding Christopher Newport University, there is never a reason to be bored on a weekend.

June 14th, 2011 | Posted in Lifestyle | Read More »

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