Dr. Graham Schweig remembers feeling completely drained after his lectures concluded at Christopher Newport University, yet he remembers lecturing at the Smithsonian to 140 people and feeling refreshed and energized. Schweig asked himself why this was happening. How could he be enjoying his lectures at other places more than his own university? Finally, Schweig identified [...]
It can be a pop, snap or a crack. It’s a noise that no college athlete wants to hear. It is a noise that may end your entire season or career. Serious injuries and sports are two things that unfortunately go hand in hand for many athletes at CNU. The athletes have to ride an [...]
“There are really no words, I’m at a loss for words actually,” senior guard Jerlisa Bowser said. As the buzzer goes off with the score of 54-54, CNU stares at the basketball flying through the air as it was launched nearly from half-court from Greensboro player Adrienne Terrell’s hands. The ball goes through the [...]
1. For your big crush: The Partridge Family “I Think I Love You” While cheesy, Valentine’s Day is a great day to express your love to that someone you’ve been crushing on. The Partridge Family will help you get your confidence together with this great melody. While you formulate your game plan to get the [...]
The Captain’s Ball has been called one of CNU’s “biggest events of the year,” yet out of a student population of around 5,000 students, only 450 tickets were sold. With all of the effort put into the event by class council, they expected that the numbers should reach closer to 1,000 students. As described in [...]
The ultimate game of professional football has to be paired with the ultimate experience. When it comes to a Super Bowl party it is all about good food, good drinks, good people and a good (huge) television. Any sort of appetizer or finger food is a must and it should be served buffet style [...]
Michael Jordan wore his North Carolina Tarheels college basketball shorts under his professional ones every single game. Miami Heat forward LeBron James throws baby powder up in the air during“ The Ritual.” Here at Christopher Newport University, it is not so much about each player having their own distinct ritual, but it is more [...]
Singing karaoke can go one of two ways: you can embarrass yourself by singing horribly or you can bring the house down with amazing vocals. Either way, most of the time the crowd will absolutely love you, which makes you want to sing more and more. The same concept can explain why reality television singing [...]
They came into the world together and their bond has never broken. While they are soft spoken and laid back, it is hard not to miss the pair walking around campus or playing in a basketball game. Freshmen Katrina and Kiara Marks are identical twins that both play for the Christopher Newport University women’s [...]
Although the weather on Saturday, Sept. 11 was the perfect setting for a soccer game, the results were not what everyone had hoped for. In front of parents and students alike, the Women’s Soccer team fell 4-0 against Cal Lutheran, dropping their record to 1-2. The first two goals of the game were scored within [...]
