With only two nominees on the ballot for the approaching March 6 Virginia Republican primary, the election has become a winner-take-all contest between former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Texas Representative Ron Paul. Many Ron Paul supporters at Christopher Newport University are hoping to make an impact and engage students, but are finding it difficult [...]
In a busy student’s life, eating a proper meal can often go overlooked, so many students turn to eating fast food during a stressful day. McDonald’s currently represents 43 percent of the fast food market, and it is a first choice among many students. George Arnold is a Christopher Newport University senior from Germany, and [...]
Last month, it was time to shed the coats and lose the scarves as Virginia heated up for the fourth-warmest January in history, as reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. However, Virginia was not the only state, as Wyoming, Nebraska, Arizona and several others reportedly experienced some of the warmest average temperatures during [...]
When freshman Nichole Naccash came to Christopher Newport University, she had never heard anyone call “dibs,” an expression used to claim possession of an object. This was one of the smaller social norms that she had to get used to in college as a student who had been home-schooled since fourth grade. “There were times, [...]
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 [...]
As some Christopher Newport University students prepare to enter the workforce, they must consider what will increase their chances of landing a job that matches their skills. Poor interview attire, lack of experience and a sloppy resume may severely affect one’s ability to get a job, but something as simple as your name could affect [...]
In the past few years, the surprise performance art known as a flash mob has gained momentum. Flash mobs have appeared in movies, television shows and commercials. There have even been several flash mobs on the CNU campus: one back in December by a group of communications students and another two weeks ago organized by [...]
Saying the student body of Christopher Newport University is comprised of brain surgeons might be a bit of a stretch, but the newly formed neuroscience major is teaching students who may one day be performing the delicate science. The program, formed this semester as an interdisciplinary study, already has around 35 declared majors. “It is [...]
By Jennifer Wittenberg jennifer.wittenberg.08@cnu.edu At Christopher Newport University there are only a few students who do not have an opinion on the parking situation. With the university’s expansion over the last several years, parking services has been making the effort to keep up with the changing needs of the student body. “It’s better than in [...]
It is a worship experience, not a service. It is a church, not a campus ministry. It is designed for those who do not want to be there, not people who have already accepted Christ into their hearts. It is Elevation Church CNU: Extension Site. “We want to reach people far from God,” sophomore Dominic [...]