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All of us made a decision that unites everyone at CNU–we decided to come here. We decided to make CNU the next place we would go, and hopefully the next place we would stay. But even though we’re all here, staying at this place, we shouldn’t be staying put. During your time at CNU, be sure to keep going. The opportunity to go to college is an opportunity for mobility, flexbility, versatility and whatever is in your ability to do. If you get to CNU and just stop, you’re wasting years of time and money and endless opportunity. Think of what’s next–for some, more school, for others, work. You start to lock in to a path of life. Undergrad is four years (or three for a few of us, five or six for more of us) to figure some of life out, and it’s hard to figure things out if you are stopping. Now, we know you get advice like this from parents and teachers and older friends and siblings. We know you’ve probably heard this “keep going� sort of message from the Dr. Seuss’ book that served as a loose inspiration for this issue. And since everyone on staff went through some sort of CNU orientation program, we know that you’ll be hounded with these speeches during your introduction to campus. Regardless of repitition, it’s true, and it’s the most genuine advice we can give you. Rather than the prototypical get involved, get a strong starting GPA, go to office hours, college is harder than high school–all valid points that you should heed–we’ll just advise you to just keep going. Feel free to take that how you like. After all, every one has a unique college experience. We’ll keep things somewhat general and limit our advice to recommendations instead of making them sound like requirements to success and happiness during school. If you read newspapers and made it this far in the letter, you’re probably thinking that this isn’t how

a newspaper should sound. You’re right. This issue is different than everything else we do this year. It’s a bit more casual–it’s summer, after all–and more easygoing. We weren’t working under any hard deadlines or dealing with breaking news. We took a more relaxed pace with this issue. It’s written for you– you as in the incoming freshmen. It’s almost a commissioned issue, although no one is telling us to write it any differently. The staff sort of commissioned itself to write this issue as a welcoming initiative. Throughout, we offer our experiences, stories and wisdom to provide a bit of guidance, if you need it. We want to inform you of a few important things going into the year. We want to provide important news that we just don’t get to in our regular issues. We want to reach out so you know a bit about who we are so we’re not so strange to one another once classes start in the fall. We want to connect with you, and we invite you to connect with us. Connecting is key to the whole idea we put out of “keep going.â€? Connect with people, new people. Connect with something you care about. Connect to work or school or a goal. Connect with having fun or taking it easy. When you’re connecting, you’re going and doing something. You’re developing something to tell people about when you go home and they ask, “How’s school?â€? You’re building up a bank of memories that’ll always be special. The keep going idea is going to be important at some point during your time here. We promise you’ll tell yourself that during some cram session or all-nighter or case race. We tell ourselves that every week when we have to finish this paper in our newsroom when all we want is to go to bed. We tell ourselves that when we’re reporting a story and something just doesn’t seem quite complete, so we dig a bit more. And it’s not just us; many people here go through the same sort of thing. We all just have to stay motivated and push forawrd because no matter where we are, there’s a lot left to do. We all made the decision to come here–it’s important we all decide to keep going. nď Ž

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Regatta’s: expansion Start: June 2015 End: July 2016 Square footage: 15,360 Budget: $9,617,768

The Ferguson Center is slated to undergo a large expansion over the next few years. The ef fort will add studio spaces, faculty offices, equipment storage a nd a la rger r ehe a r s a l spac e for CN U ’s many musical ensembles such as the Marching Captains. G a l ler ie s a nd ex h ibit ion spaces will be expanded as part of the project.

An uptick in meal plan purchases and residential students means that Regatta’s will soon undergo an expansion. The dining hall will receive a second floor and more than 200 new seats in addition to new rest rooms and storage space. Alumni House Start: July 2015 End: July 2016 Square footage: 11,000 Budget: $5,000,000 L oc ated bet ween Shoe Lane and McMurran Hall, the Alumni House will be a space to honor CNU’s alumni and the university’s history. The Alumni House will feature a reception hall with a grand staircase, a conference room and offices for Alumni Relations. The building will be able to host gatherings up of up to 300 people. The Alumni House will also include changing exhibits that celebrate CNU’s heritage and history.

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Greek Village: phase I Start: April 2015 End: July 2016 Square footage: 38,084 Budget: $18,793,772 CNU’s Greek community will get a new Greek Village within the next few years built in two phases. Phase I will add four houses with 100 beds to campus in July 2016. The chapter houses, located next to Warwick River Hall, will feature both single and double bedrooms, study rooms and outdoor space for social activities. Phase II has yet to be scheduled. It will add six houses in four buildings to the Greek Vi l lage. T wo bui ldi ngs a re duplexes. Each of the phase II houses will feature 190 beds in single and double bedrooms as well as other facilities.

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Benjamin Franklin believed that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. At CNU, the only certainties a student can expect are lack of sleep during finals and being asked, “What does being a captain mean to you?â€? every five minutes during orientation. Fortunately, the answer to the latter can easily be found at the entrance of CNU. There you will find the towering bronze figure of Christopher Newport, welcoming students and visitors alike with open arms. Although if the captain was here today, he would have to welcome students with an open hook, as he lost his right arm during a skirmish off the coast of Cuba. If being the inspiration for “Peter Pan’sâ€? Captain Hook wasn’t enough for Christopher Newport to claim his place as the badass of the 17th century, then turn to the “Encyclopaedia Britannica.â€? There you will learn how Newport “led more attacks on Spanish shipping and settlements than any other English privateer,â€? became the Admiral of Virginia, and helped establish “the first permanent English settlement in the New World.â€? Despite 18 previous failed attempts by Europeans to establish colonies in the New World, Newport commanded the Discovery, the Godspeed and the Susan Constant, and successfully made port in Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay on April 26, 1607–the first of many voyages he made in support of England’s colonization effort. “Between 1606 and 1611, Newport led a total of five voyages between Virginia and England, bringing supplies and additional settlers back to the fledgling colony.â€? Here is a man who truly threw caution into the wind. A man who took his reluctance, lingering doubt, and insurmountable fear, and cast them aside in the hopes of succeeding where countless others had failed. That is the true mark of a captain. A captain who holds the crowning achievement of changing the very course of world history. A man, armed with immense nautical insight, kept the fledgling Jamestown colony alive, not aware of the grand future that would lie ahead. He was America’s original Founding Father. John F. Kennedy once remarked about how “We all are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea—whether it is to sail or to watch it—we are going back from whence we came.â€? Captain Newport had that same strong bond with the ocean, and gave his life exploring it. So next time you are asked “What does being a captain mean to you?â€?, think back to Captain Christopher Newport and look to his dedication, genius, and mental fortitude as a prime example. nď Ž

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1,200: 3.8:

Approximate number of freshmen anticipated to be enrolled in the fall 2015 semester. Average high school GPA of currently deposited students.

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Average math/verbal SAT combination of the class of 2019.

400:

Number of freshmen in the President’s Leadership Program.

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Percentage of the class from outside of Virginia, either outof-state or international.

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Percentage of minority students that make up the class of 2019.

CN U ’s B o a r d of Vi sit or s voted unanimously to increase tuition and other fees on May 1. The increase sees tuition rise to $7,642 and $18,544 a semester for in-state and out-of-state students respectively. This represents a 9.77 percent increase in the tuition rate. Board member Gary Byler characterized the increase as necessary though unfortunate, saying that “given where the money is going and what this university has done� he would support the increase. Board member Gabe Morgan stated his concer n that the increase may affect the ability of lower-income students to

attend CNU. President Paul Trible said he understood the difficulty of raising tuition but insisted that CN U’s two-decade construction effort, which drives the increase, is coming to a close. “We’re reaching the point of completion,� Trible said. The per credit hour rate was a lso increased at the meeting. F ull-time students will pay $317 and $772, in-state and out-of-state respectively, per credit hour. This represents an approximately 10 percent increase. In-state graduate students will pay $ 358 and out-of-state will pay $800 per credit hour. The board also approved a comprehensive fee increase of 4.27 percent to $200.

T he comprehensive fee will be used to fund a salary increase for staff, for debt service on the Alumni House and other purposes. The room and board fee was a l so i ncre a se d to gener ate funds that primarily go to debt service for Regatta’s expansion and for the Greek Village. The fee will also help salary increase for staff and the operation of dining services. The increase in tuition will generate $ 3,694,568. The funds will be allocated to numerous projects and initiatives. A mon g t hem i nclude t he creation of a dean for the Luter School of Business, student wages, student support and the operation of Christopher Newport Hall. nď Ž

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The cost of college will increase year to year. If you’re not already used to it, get used to it. Tuition will increase as long as the state comes short on its contribution to a student’s education. The state commits to covering twothirds of the cost of a student’s education. It actually only covers closer to one-third of the cost. The state says it’s committed to this ratio, but it just hasn’t come through. This puts schools in a bind and drives tuition up. Because the state is not contributing its full share, students have to make JOSH REYES up that difference. Knowing tuition will go EDITOR-IN-CHIEF up doesn’t always properly brace you for the number on your payment bill though. Tuition will increase by 9.77 percent for all full-time students this year. In-state students will pay $7,642, and out-of-state students will pay $18,544. Last year’s in-state tuition rose 6.23 percent, and out-of-state tuition rose 5.21 percent. The previous few years have hovered around five percent. In terms of total cost, which factors in mandatory fees and room and board, the increase is 5.37 percent and 6.66 percent for in-state and out-of-state students respectively. That’s $1,180 and $2,150 more for each group. Last year’s total increase was 4.32 percent for all students. These prices are not set arbitrarily. A lot of people put in a lot of work to set these numbers. But a tuition increase of almost 10 percent is jarring. In the end, students will pay this to come back to school, and the school will help students struggling to make ends meet. CNU should provide some notice before the numbers are set. University President Paul Trible and Chief of Staff Cindi Perry propose the numbers at a Board of Visitors meeting in May, and the numbers are approved. The public has no hint of what those numbers will be. They either learn of these numbers through the media, happen upon them when they check the website or find out when it comes time to make the payments. There’s no priming for the first time you see that number. Looking at the state’s funding for higher education provides a clue, but in the end, Perry, Trible and the Board of Visitors set the cost. And discussions of this cost take place behind closed doors. I’m not not trying to call anyone out for these increases. It’s a huge process that involves numerous factors and people, and it’s on par with the increases throughout the state. What I’m calling for is to open up the process. Start with some warnings–advertise the state’s budget and how that may impact costs. Point out the specific things that need this money. Involve students and parents in discussions. See what they think of the price. See what they think of the items the increase pays for. Host an open presentaion in which administrators explain how the numbers are set and invite attendees to ask some questions. When people are paying this much for a product, the school should do a little more to help keep them in the know. nď Ž

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Media is essential in society. The media finds, uncovers and distributes information. It keeps us informed, keeps people in check and keeps track of what they’re doing. Media also encompasses leisure and entertainment. It provides people a creative outlet and a method to distribute the work they produce to the world. It’s everywhere, and it’s important. It’s no different in the microcosm of CNU. The organizations that make up the Student Media Board are the primary sources for campus news, information and studentproduced media. It’s media by students, for students. Outside this campus, no one is paying attention to the day to day things happening throughout the school. But even though the Student Media Board has this unique connection to CNU, it still requires your engagement to be successful.

Currents is an annual publication composed of CNU students’ literary and fine arts submissions. Students from any background and major concentration have the opportunity to practice their hands at creJOSH REYES ative writing in the forms of EDITOR-IN-CHIEF poetry, fiction, playwriting, and nonfiction pieces. The editing and selection process is student-run in the fall. An adviser guides students in the editing process, but the students have the final say in the end which blindly-chosen works are published. Once the publication is finalized, the magazine hosts a spring release party, congratulating top submissions and celebrating another year. COLLIN BRENNAN Currents needs a student CNUTV EDITOR body that is involved in many parts of the process. During the editing stage, students can get involved by being “readers� who meet near the beginning of the spring semester to offer their opinions and fight for works they enjoy. In addition, the magazine hosts a fall reading by English faculty and students as an opportunity for people to read their works. Students on campus can also contribute by coming to a fall and spring fundraiser, for the magazine is provided with a small grant to help with publication costs. Once the magazine is published, it is important for students to read the magazine and share them. Every student at CNU has something wonderful to say, and it shouldn’t be contained only to this campus. WCNURadio is CNU’s campus radio station. We are an Internet based station which streams 24/7 on wcnuradio.com (even during the summer!). WCNURadio is comprised of student DJ’s who host their own weekly shows. The variety of these shows is immense, ranging from talk programs about

politics or film to music programs ranging from alt rock to rap to jazz. When no DJ has a show, WCNURadio continues to broadcast, playing a selection of tunes hand picked by our programming manager. WCNURadio needs an engaged audience in order to thrive. The radio staff believes there is great value in the content the DJ’s put out every week. Students can engage simply by listening to some of these student broadcasts. They can also engage by joining the organization and creating their own content to broadcast. An engaged listener base is so important because it assists in fostering the sense of community which is so strongly valued here at CNU. The Captain’s Log fo-cuses on keeping students informed on every issue that affects their lives at school. The newspaper and its productions are student run and operated. There are advisers and funding and help from the school, but the newspaper has full control over its editorial content. There is no one telling the staff what to write or how to cover a story; it’s all up to the students in charge. And since there is no journalism program at CNU, the staff mostly learns through experience. Granted, CNU isn’t ripe with corruption or scandal, but things do happen. When an alert came out that a man with a gun was on campus, The Captain’s Log kept students informed and got the bottom of what happened once everyone knew the man with the gun was really just a misidentified maintenance worker. When tuition and fees go up, The Captain’s Log is the only one on campus telling students why the numbers are changing. And when organizations or clubs or philanthropies are doing good work, The Captain’s Log is the only group consistently providing coverage and exposure. The Captain’s Log needs an engaged audience, too. It needs students to participate by contributing, rebutting or just discussing the content the newspaper produces. If students don’t engage with these issues and topics that are unique to The Captain’s Log and this campus, then no one will. As The Captain’s Log has always looked for ways to improve and adapt its ability to tell stories and the news on CNU’s campus, having a digital video presence has the newspaper. CNU TV is that progression and is looking to take The Captain’s Log’s digital presence to the next level. CNU TV’s main objective is to provide the students of CNU professional visual storytelling and reliable and consistent online content. CNU TV has and will continue to diversify The Captain’s Log’s ability to tell stories. No longer can you just consume the news every week from a paper, but students now have daily video content online that complements The Captain’s Log top stories. CNU TV provide student journalists an outlet and opportunity to learn the ins and outs of broadcast journalism and encourages every journalist at The Captain’s Log to become a multimedia journalist, a job that is currently in high demand in the media field. By expanding the CNU TV staff this year we are looking to improve its content, influence, and professionalism in hopes of ensuring its longevity on CNU’s campus. This fall, be sure to check out student media-either as a consumer or producer. Tune in to the the radio and CNU TV and grab copies of Currents and the newspaper. Swing by the organizations’ booths at club fair and come to a meeting and maybe even stick around and join. No matter what you’re doing with whatever group, you’re doing something valuable and meaningful for yourself and for your campus. The media is important, and it needs your engagement. nď Ž

Odkn ajm \ np^^`nnapg admno t`\m The two-month time wait between your high school graduation and move-in day can seem like an eternity and as move-in day gradually approaches, the nerves may start to settle in. The transition can seem a little bit scary, but as you start your journey as a Captain, there is no need to worry. KATHERINE GITTMAN You a r e ab out t o st a r t STAFF WRITER one of the most memorable and rewarding experiences of your life at CNU so sit back, relax, and enjoy this incredible experience! Here are some tips that may come in handy as you approach your freshmen year: Take advantage of your professor’s office hours One of the benefits of having small class sizes at CNU is personally knowing your professors. Don’t be embarrassed to reach out to them if you need help with an assignment, project, or exam because that is what they are there for! The library will be your best friend Don’t be embarrassed to go to the library if you need to get away from your room to study. This is something I wish I knew my fall semester of my freshmen year, but after I had a friend of mine convince me to go with her I basically went there everyday! You’ll be amazed at how much work you’ll get done when your not surrounded by so many distractions. Plus, Einstein’s is right around the corner for you to grab a cup of coffee while you work on assignments. Save your dining dollars Speaking of Einstein’s, you may be tempted to get coffee more often than you would at home or you may visit the Discovery Grill a couple times a week. Since you may keep visiting these places more than you expect, your dining dollars will continue to plummet and if you’re anything like me, you may be out of dining dollars within the first month of the semester. Instead, come up with a plan that will help you map out when you will visit the cafĂŠ or the grill. Plus, you’ll want to have plenty of dining dollars for those late night study sessions during finals. Contact your roommates prior to Move-In Day As soon as you get your roommate assignment in July, you will of course want to find them on Facebook and get to know them. While you guys get to know each other, this will also be a great time to plan what you are going to bring in terms of appliances, electronics, and cleaning supplies so none of you end up bringing the same thing. Also, once you find out who your suitemates are, get in touch with them too so you can also know a few more people that will be on your residence hall! Anxiety and homesickness are normal One of the most nerve-wracking aspects of going off to college is leaving home for the first time, which makes it completely okay to be nervous. I remember when I moved in my freshmen year, my mom and I got quite emotional as we were saying our goodbyes. What made it worse was that I didn’t have my roommate or anyone else on the hall with me because I had arrived early for marching band rehearsal. But as time goes on within the first couple of months, I guarantee that CNU will become your home away from home and any nervousness that you may feel will cease to exist as you become more occupied with your classes, friends and activities. nď Ž

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man was defender Kira Warner, whose two goa ls were bot h gamewinners in con ference play. T h e t e a m ’s c o n f e r e n c e slate begins on Sept. 26 with a revenge matchup against Frostburg State, who eliminated the top-seeded Captains last season. They will have plenty of time to prepare for that game, however, as their first game takes place on Sept. 1. Cross country Both the men’s and women’s teams cross country teams are ready to improve upon their already impressive foundation that was laid last season. “Standards are pretty high,� Head Coach Matthew Barreau said. And understandably so. Last season, the women’s team clinched its second straight Capital Athletic Conference Championship, and qualified for the NCA A Nationals for the first time in program history. The men’s team finished 4th in the region. “I know they will be extremely hungry to get to nationals,� Barreau said, himself a second-straight CAC Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Year. The standards are mostly created by the team members themselves. “I’m really here to help the team achieve their goals,� Barreau said. “I’ll suggest what they’re capable of, but when a coach is responsible for setting the goals, the team is less motivated to achieve them.� Motivation is a little easier with support and cohesion, and there is no shortage of either within the team. “This is still

a pretty young team, but they definitely have the team thing down,� Barreau said. “When one p er son overc ome s a nd achieves their personal goal, the entire squad celebrates with them. That’s what makes this fun.� This will be Barreau’s fifth year as head coach, and he said he has seen the team grow closer as a family. Their ‘one voice, one mission’ theme is prevalent in the team’s attitude toward running and towards each other. When asked about the team’s greatest strength, B a r re au said, “pa ssion for running, and passion for each other.� The team doesn’t have a home course, so rallying fans behind this passion has been an elusive success in the past years. “We try to extend visibility by running through campus,� Barreau said. “If you happen to see [the team] run by, feel free to cheer them on or even run with them. There’s no other sport where you can just jump into practice. That’s definitely a cool experience.� Both teams will have the first and only home meet in October. Before then, they will set on improving personal and team goals beginning in August. Field hockey T he f ield hockey tea m is coming off a 12-7 season that ended with an overtime loss in the Capital Athletic Conference championship game. The team lost only two players to graduation and is bringing plenty of experience going into next season. Senior mid f ielder Lisa

9d]pY O]Yn]j Murphy said the large group of retu r ni ng players wou ld provide stability. However, she added, “As a whole, everyone is going to have to step up this year and fill holes that were left by the seniors so we can be the best we can be.â€? Last years’ seniors, midfielder A llie Hackbarth and attack Belle Tunstall, each had decorated careers and provided 29 of the team’s 107 points last year. Head Coach Carrie Moura said their most missed contributions are their experience, leadership and competitive spirit. New to the team are eight incoming freshmen who all “have the ability to contribute and impact immediately,â€? said Moura. Last year’s 12-person f r e sh men cl a s s prov ide d a strong boost for the team, and Moura said this year’s group will also be key. “As a team, they are going to have to learn how to work with the incoming freshman and immediately produce wins,â€? she said. Standout games on the 2015 s che du le i nclude a t r ip to Boston to play Tufts University and a series of conference matchups at the end of the regular season, culminating with a game against Salisbury, who ended last year’s campaign for the Captains. Mou ra said she wi l l ta ke things “one game at a time.â€? The field hockey season starts on Sept. 1 at Bridgewater College. The first home game is agai nst Fer r u m Col lege on Sept. 6. nď Ž Sam Camilletti, Ben Leistensnider and Josh Reyes contributed to this story.

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The men’s soccer team is coming off one of its best seasons ever. A fter winning 19 games and reaching the Elite Eight for the fourth time in school history, the Captains will look to build off their 2014 success. There is just one big hu rd le. T he Capt ai ns ne ed to replace one of the greatest senior classes in CNU’s history. With the school’s all-time leading goal scorer in forward Jalon Brown and the steady presence of sweeper A lec Faulkner and defender Tommy O’Neal all graduating, the 2015 team will have a new look and core of key players. At t he hel m for hi s 2 0 t h season wi l l be Head Coach Steve Shaw, who over the past two decades has turned CNU men’s soccer into a perennial title contender, with six NCAA tournament appearances over the last seven years and four Elite Eight appearances. Shaw and the Captains will kick off their 2015 campaign on the road against Randolph College on Sept. 1 before coming home to host the 13th annual Joe Promibant/CN U Classic

the weekend of Sept. 4. The Captains will begin their Capital Athletic Conference title defense at home on Sept. 26. Considering expectations will be high for the Captains, the losses of Brown, Faulkner and O’Neal will provide an opportunity for new players to emerge as the face of CNU soccer. Here are a few players that could fill that role. Jimmy Grace After starting nine games, scoring four goals and earning CAC Co-Rookie of the Year honors as a freshman, Grace bec a me a mai nst ay i n t he center of the Captains’ midfield his sophomore year. Grace’s goal and assists totals last year did not jump off the stat sheet, but his consistent two -way presence in the middle of the field allowed for his teammates to f lourish under Shaw’s fast paced, pass first ask questions later offense. Grace only scored four goals but made them count, with two coming in NCAA tournament, one of which being the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory over Ly nchbu rg Col lege in the first round. Grace’s 6’1 frame and athleticism allowed for him to have his way with smaller midfielders. Whenever the Captains offense needed a spark it always seemed to be Grace’s ball handling and crisp passing that would spark a run from the Captain’s forwards. Last year’s emergence of transfer mid fielder Harry Nodwell and his physical st yle of play a l lowed for Gr ac e’s f i ne sse game to f lourish in the middle of the Captains offense. Wit h Nodwel l

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a key reserve. Bu r ns wou ld often come in before the end of halves and at points in the ga me where t he defenders were more fatig ued and he could bully his way past them. It will be interesting to see his game translates over the course of entire 90 minutes. However, there is no denying Burn’s physical presence and ability to close. Entering his junior year, Burns will likely get the most opportunities to be the team’s primary striker and go-to goal scorer. If his sophomore year is any indication, the Captains’ offense will continue to be a national juggernaut. Harry Gotay M aybe it was t he f l ashy cleats or t he slick hai rdo. Whatever the case was, Harry Gotay stuck out from the rest of his freshman counterparts. As the 2014 campaign wore on, Gotay became a key reserve for the Captain’s and f lashed potential of being the next great goal scorer for CNU. Despite only scoring four goals, it was clear that Gotay had the ability to become an elite striker. Gotay’s speed and ball handling skills allowed for hi m to create hi s ow n space against bigger defenders. Towards the end of the season, it was apparent that Gotay became a more complete player, as his physicality and toughness were constantly on display. While Burns is expected to be the primary goal scorer this season, Gotay will be a major part of the Captain’s offense. Burn’s physicality and Gotay’s

freakish athleticism will provide CN U a diverse one-two punch at the forward position. Brown became the school’s all-time leading goal scorer with his incredible motor and ball handling skills. Gotay showed some of the same tools his freshman year and has the potential to be the next Jalon Brown. Honorable Mentions Nodwell’s intensity and physicality instantly made him a fan favorite and provided the Captain’s a fiery attitude. Nodwell’s play also provided a steady partner for Grace in the middle of the field. The Captain’s 2015 success will likely hinge on the play and combination of Grace/ Nodwell in the midfield. Nicknamed “Go-Go,â€? there is no doubt that Andrew Gogolin has the breath taking speed to play on the wing of the Captains’ midfield. Towards the end of 2014 season, it was clear that Gogolin can put a wicked st ri ke on t he ba l l a nd c a n become a big time player for the Captain’s offense. Next to Gotay, Gogolin looks ready to make the biggest jump in his sophomore season. Based on his position as a defenseman, Zach Douglass will be expected to fill a huge role in his sophomore year. With three of the Captain’s starting four defensemen graduating, it will be Douglass’ job to anchor the back line. Douglass showed potential as a goal scorer as well, scoring the game winner in the the second round of the NCAA Tournament. nď Ž

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Glow-in-the-Darcappella is a musical backlight extravaganza that happens every fall, and is the only place to see all 6 of CNU’s a cappella groups in one place. It costs about $5, but it’s a really good idea to preorder your tickets. Although it takes place in the Ferg’s concert hall, seats fill up fast, and you don’t want to be turned away at the door. Fallfest CAB (the Campus Activities Board) hosts a festival every (you guessed it) fall on the Great Lawn. There are moon bounces, music and (best of all) free food. It provides a great opportunity to meet new people and new organizations, and it’s a great way to spend those few empty hours before all of your other Friday activities begin.

Benefits Over the course of one year at CNU, there are no fewer than ten benefit concerts to go to. The a cappella groups often join forces to raise money and awareness for a favorite cause, and sometimes they host sing-offs between the a cappella groups from other universities. Be warned: these often feature a lot of musical puns (Bad-luckapella, Shamrockappella, etc.) There are also band (rock, not marching)-centric fundraisers,and a slew of peer performances slated for the Crow’s Nest, the student lounge in the DSU. GPhi’s Best Dance Crew It’s actually kind of a huge deal. Every winter, the sisters of Gamma Phi Beta host a dance competition to raise money for their philanthropy, Girls, Inc. It’s held in the Freeman Center (the gym’s field house) because that’s the only place that can hold all of the people

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of their final grade. The best part (for you) is that they’re open to the viewing public, courtesy of the Ferguson Center. These people work really hard to prepare, so anything you see/hear will be spectacular. Plus, there’s a bit of an ego boost to be able to say that “you knew them when� after they hit it big.

Springfest Three guesses when CAB hosts this one. Like its autumn counterpart, Springfest features free food, music, and bouncy things with which to injure yourself. It’s held on the last Friday (or Thursday, depending) before final exams start, so it’s arrival is bittersweet. Don’t start cramming until after Springfest, because it’s totally worth going to, if only for the free shirts.

The Ferguson Center The Ferg is that great big brick building with white arches and what looks like an aquarium sunk into its second floor. Its also a great place to find quality entertainment. Yes, it’s a little classier than the other on-campus venues, but there’s nowhere else on campus that has played host to both the Geoffrey Ballet, John Legend and Whoopi Goldberg (not in the same night, mind you). As a CNU student, you’ll get discounted tickets to some amazing shows, so do yourself a favor and go to them. nď Ž

Showcases Towards the end of the year, music majors have to have a recital as part

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1. Did you struggle through SAT’s? Well, so did Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson in “A Perfect Score.� A movie that revolves around six stereotypical students breaking into the testing center to steal the answer key to the SAT. It may not be a great a movie but it is filled with two great stars, amazing 90’s cheesiness and a subject we all relate to.

Available on Netflix and in the library 3. Get ready to hear CNU’s acapella groups by watching “Pitch Perfect.� It’s a decent movie that has some catchy tunes. It’ll be a good preview to the acappella lifestyle, and I guarantee you’ll catch your hall mates singing to the songs.

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2. “Pulp Fiction� is a classic movie that needs to be seen no matter your preference on film. Quentin Tarantino is one of the greatest directors of our generation and this movie was his first real hit. The story has one of the most interesting and intricate narratives in film history. Riddled with some of the great quotes and the best soundtrack to a

4. Have you ever felt like you had no idea what you are going to do with your future? Neither did Will (Matt Damon) in “Good Will Hunting.� The movie made Damon and his childhood friend Ben A ff leck the stars that they are today, and it earned Robin Williams an Oscar. The movie centers on a genius who has no idea what path he should take in life until a therapist, played by Wil-

liams, guides him through his troubling times. It is easily one of the most relatable and truly raw films. Available on Netflix and in the library 5. “This is your life and it’s ending one minute at a time.â€? A film that revolves around capitalism, morality and identity: “Fight Club.â€? There is so much that the movie details perfectly about our society and it reveals that everything isn’t as merry as it seems to be. Critically the film displays the injustice of modern traditions and attempts to thwart them along the way. The movie revolves around a character confused about what to do with his dull and boring life until a close friend shows him that life can be even grimmer and that one has to bask in the grimness of the world. Available in the library nď Ž

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If you’ve come to CNU from some thriving metropolis and find yourself bored with what our little peninusal can offer you, just check out all of these places less than an hour away.

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The Norva is a performing theatre, and it’s situated conveniently in Norfolk, so when folks like Datsik or Young the Giant come to town you can go without risking highway hypnosis

Do you like roller-coasters? Do you like eating themepark food and getting tan while you wait for your friends to get off rollercoasters? Then you’re in luck. Busch Gardens is about half an hour up the road, in Williamsburg. It’s also known for Howl-O-Scream in the fall.

The Paragon Theatre is just down Jefferson at the City Center. Those posh leather recliners are your seats for any movie they show, and you get discounted tickets with your CNU I.D.

The peninsula is surrounded by beaches, but arguably the most commercial beach within your reach will be Virginia Beach. Sno-cones, tattoo shops, hotels, sand–you want it, they’ve got it. nď Ž

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“Nashville�: If you are a country music fan and have not started watching ABC’s “Nashville,� you are doing yourself a disservice. Not only is it packed with outstanding, original songs, but it also has a realistic storyline that ushers its audience into the world of music production, wealth and stardom. The show just wrapped up its third season and is set to continue its fourth season in the fall. “Game of Thrones�: As an HBO show that is loosely based on George R.R. Martin’s best-selling book series “A Song of Ice and Fire,� “Game of Thrones� caused many who love the books to be apprehensive because they feared that the show would not do the novels justice. However, these fears were quickly washed away after the first season, when producers adapted the medieval fantasy epic into a show that holds its own when compared with the famous books. The show is in the middle of season five and, according to producers, will have many more seasons to come. “American Horror Story�: This show is definitely not for everyone. It’s terrifying, disturbing

and sometimes nauseating, but the character development that occurs in only a single season is phenomenal and the storyline is guaranteed to never dry out because although the majority of the actors return, the setting changes entirely each season to ensure that the plot is not dull. The fifth season of “American Horror Story,â€? set in a hotel, premieres on FX this October. “Orange is the New Blackâ€?: The Netf lix series has drawn ADDMKLJ9LAGF BGK@ J=Q=K'L@= ;9HL9AFĂŒK DG? many new users to the site merely Gf[] qgm klYjl$ al [Yf Z] `Yj\ lg klgh oYl[`af_ É@gmk] g^ ;Yj\kĂŠ gf F]lĂ–ap& through the hype surrounding this hilarious, yet extremely emotional and realistic show. The plot revolves around “House of Cards:â€? Similar to OITNB, this Netf lix a public relations executive, Piper Chapman who soon original series also has the masses, which include stufinds herself behind bars, having to adjust to prison dents and politicians, flocking to the streaming website, life and befriend many other unusual, fellow prisoners. eager to see what everyone seems to be talking about. For those who still do not have Netflix, do not wait any This series is particularly intriguing as the majority of longer to subscribe to the site because if you become a the show is set in DC and offers a look into the greed and member now you will have a few weeks to catch up on corruption that occurs so often in American politics. The “Orange is the New Blackâ€? before the third season of series just wrapped up its third season and is set to air the show airs this June. its fourth next year. nď Ž

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Packing your life away for college is daunting, and it’s hard to know what to bring. Just remember that your space is limited, and some of the following things are better left behind. Printers You’ll be given $20.00 in print funds and there will be many printers available in the library and academic buildings to print out anything you need. Although it may seem easier to have your own printer, it’s beneficial to use all of your print funds since they won’t roll over into the next semester. Plus, you’ll save money on ink and paper!

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Off-season clothes Closet space will be tight so avoid bringing all of your winter clothes and shoes when moving in August. Instead, bring the clothes you will need up until Fall Break (Mid-October). Then swap out summer clothes for your winter wear upon coming back from Fall and Winter Break.

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A lot can happen over a summer. People may find jobs, watch all of “Gossip Girl� or get tans–but some will change their lives. That’s certainly what 16 students in Religious Studies 370 will be doing when they embark on a unique spiritual journey. El Camino de Santiago, or The Way of Saint James, is a 500-mile trek through France and Spain that follows the path that the religious pilgrim once walked. Students will average 16 to 20 miles per day, traveling from village to village on their way to the Cathedral of Santiago in northwest Spain. In this six-week adventure, students will test more than just their physical endurance. “Camino is something that sounds difficult on paper and is even more difficult once you’re doing it,� said senior Lisa Murphy in an email. Murphy walked the Camino in 2013. “It is humbling and forces participants to rely on something other than themselves to complete the journey. It’s a spiritual journey of self-discovery.� Most pilgrims return with a greater understanding of the essential parts of life, removing the clutter that tends to collect in their daily lives. “The Camino taught me that I can live with a lot less than I think I need, and I can push through a lot more pain than my mind tells me I can,� said

Murphy. Dr. Mario Mazzarella described a similar experience. “Our first night in St. Jean Pied-du-Port, the head of the Albergue, (a pilgrim hostel) where I and a few of our group were staying, talked to us about the Camino. While he said it would be a wonderful experience, he warned us that the rigors of the trip would take their toll and that there would be days when we would hate it and would wish to be somewhere—anywhere—else. He was correct.� The Camino is a challenge, but the rigors of the trip are matched with an experience like no other. “Even at the hardest times, it was all so beautiful,� Mazzarella said. “The view of far-off mountains; the poppystrewn fields; the interesting little villages and big cities; the fascinating people from across the globe. The Camino is a rolling United Nations.� Mazzarella met pilgrims from Lithuania, Bulgaria, Korea and everywhere in between. “Virtually everyone you meet is so amazingly friendly and helpful and supportive,� he added. Camaraderie is integral to the Camino experience. “Words could not communicate the profound meaning that we had together,� Dr. Kip Redick, the CNU trip’s leader, said. “Walking with the rising sun each morning and being a small integrated part of the world as it greeted the dawn with song. Sleeping under

the stars and seeing the Milky Way stretching across the sky, leaping into a cold river.â€? Dr. Redick has led these Captains-turned-Pilgrims for four years now. He also leads a similar class along the Appalachian Trail. “My area of research is spiritual journey, comparing pilgrimages such as the Camino to long distance wilderness hikes such as the A.T.,â€? Redick said. “This class opens my students to this research.â€? During the trip, students are expected to conduct a research project in ethnography, the study of humanity and its relationship with certain cultures. The Camino provides perfect conditions for this study. “The most exciting aspect of this trip is the students and the pilgrims I will be able to interact with,â€? sophomore Lauren Lee said. Lee will be walking the Camino this summer with Dr. Redick. “Every pilgrim has a unique story that has brought them to walk the Camino, and I cannot wait to hear their stories and to learn from them.â€? The Camino supersedes most traditional hikes because of its blend of culture, history, spirituality, and pure adventure. “I describe this holistic experience as spiritual,â€? Redick said. “Each step is precious, inviting us to fully participate in the moment, to receive everything offered and extend an offering in return; to love more fully and find grace for others just as we need grace from them.â€? This is what the Camino has to offer. nď Ž

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For all freshmen, coming to a university and staying on campus for eight months is scary, confusing, frustrating and stressful. You have to quickly get ready for larger workloads, studying, clubs, etc. while juggling your personal lives and keeping up with family. Luckily, technology has been kind to a lot of people over the years and new apps are appearing every day to help. Here is a list of must-have apps for all of the new students at CNU, which are on both Android and iPhones and are completely free:

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CNU Navigator App: CNU has its own app for Android and iPhones. This is a must-have for all students because it has dining hall menus, dates for sports and events at the Ferguson Center. It also allows users to tune in to WCNU, CNU’s online radio station and check so much more on campus, keeping you connected to everything happening.

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“I’m not going on that, no matter how much beer is in me.� As I was entering the line for Busch Garden’s newest attraction, Tempesto, that was the one thing that I heard from the elderly couple walking beside me. While the ride did provide some thrills, Tempesto didn’t live up to all of the surrounding hype. The first thing that greeted me as I got into line was a bright f luorescent orange fanny pack, into which people were required—not encouraged—to put loose items, including my glasses. Luckily for me, I headed straight for the ride right when the park opened, so there was more or less only a five minute wait by the time I got there. The line moved fairly quickly but only because the ride itself lasted close to or under a minute, which I’m sure would be a huge disappoint to people who waited in longer lines to get on the ride. So unless you’re willing to wait a really long time for a really short burst of excitement, get there early. I did enjoy the weightlessness that the backward launch provided at its peak, and I loved the slow barrel roll that provided an incredible

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Believe it or not, tripling used to be rare. Although it’s fairly mainstream for CNU these days, it’s not nearly as awful as you might think. The more you know, the less scary it is. Let’s start with the amount of space. CNU sticks heavily to the fire code, and while any dorm has the possibility of being tripled, housing avoids putting triplets into rooms too small for them. I was a Santoro triplet three years ago, and the room only ever became claustrophobic on laundry day. As for beds, there will be one bunk bed and one lofted bed, and you will have to share under-the-bed-storage, especially if you’re a top-bunker (there’s a person under your bed, so your stuff will go under their bed). Bring bins for under-bed storage to fill with anything you need, keeping it nicely out of the way. In Santoro, there is only one small closet and one massive wardrobe, so the idea of “everyone gets their own� kind of disappears. You just have to learn to share space, and once you’ve accepted that, it’s pretty smooth sailing. My roommates and I stored all of our food in Roommate 1’s wardrobe, and Roommate 2 and I split the closet. You each get a set of drawers, and I advise you to stack them near the bunk bed. That way you not only have floor space, but the top-bunker gets a side table. Each bedroom in a suite has a sink, so sink space between five to six suite members is not an issue; the only bathroom issue you’ll have is how to fit six shower schedules into one day. Under-the-sink storage is highly recommended, just so you don’t have three bottles of face wash and extra cups crowding your precious sink space. There is one indisputable perk of being a triplet: monetary compensation. The univer-

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Easybib App: Be honest with yourself. You know you’re going to be writing a lot of papers while you attend CNU, no matter the subject. The Easybib App lets you take a snapshot of the barcode of a book, which also shows the book’s ISBN number. The app then converts that information into a source that can be placed at the back of your paper, saving you some time. The best part is that it creates sources for all three major citing styles, so you’ll be able to use it for any paper in any class. 7 Cups of Tea: One of the hardest things about coming to a new college campus is the sense of being alone. Of course there are thousands of students on campus, but you’re coming here from home and it’s new and scary, which is understandable. On top of that, it’s going to be stressful, so why not talk to someone? Of course it’s a good idea to mingle with fellow CNU students, but 7 Cups of Tea allows you to connect, in a matter of seconds, to someone who will listen to you. The best part is that it doesn’t require personal information, making every conversation confidential. Google Drive App: Your laptop is going to be your best friend at school over these next four years because of how much research, typing and Skyping you’re going to do. Worst-case scenario: something fries the mainframe and you lose everything (trust me, it’s the worst thing in the world). Why not deal with that now by getting the Google Drive App? After creating an account (or linking your CNU account), you will be able to back up all files on your laptop to the Drive, which keeps it all secure in case the end of the world happens (i.e. your laptop dies and can’t be resuscitated). Dictionary.com App: Going hand in hand with the Easybib App, you want to sound fancy in your papers since you’re in college now don’t you? You don’t want to have to use the same word twenty times over, so use the Dictionary. com App, which pulls up synonyms for you and helps you look up definitions on the spot.

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Bonus: Silk Interactive/PolyFauna: So, being at a Liberal Arts University means that a majority of you are going to be thinking creatively, or will have to at least once while here at CNU. Why not get some creativity on your devices? For $2.99 on the App store, Silk Interactive lets you create beautiful, generative art with the swipe of your finger. For Android users, pick up PolyFauna, which uses your camera as a window to beautiful structures in our world. If you want to watch the creation of something, download Iteration from the Android Store for free and watch the app create something beautiful. nď Ž

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