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The President’s Leadership Program went on their first international service trip to the Dominican Republic this past Winter break. This service learning trip, while being the first of its kind, gave students a chance to practice the skills they had been cultivating inside the classroom. The trip lasted only seven days but the work that the students did with the Latin American community, especially the children, left an impact on each student who worked with them according to Tara Deck, a junior and double major in Social Work and Spanish. She says that by going on this service trip and practicing the skills she learned in the classroom, she felt more sure of what she wanted to do after graduation. “This trip was really confirming to me on what I wanted to do after college and my desire to go to Latin America,� she says.

This was Deck’s first time in Latin America and she treasured the time she got to spend practicing her Spanish in real time. The trip to the Dominican Republic was varied in experience reports both Deck and Rachel Wagner, a junior and major in American Studies. Deck remarked several times that it was good to get different perspectives on what the various PLP students thought on the trip. There were only two to three students with high levels of understanding when it came to Spanish says Deck. Wagner was not one of them. From her perpsective, though, she felt that assimilation came quickly and that her fellow non-Spanish speakers did well on the trip. Wagner says that everyone was really excited to see them, the children they worked with and the other volunteers alike. She says, “I have to come back here,� it was very rewarding, uplifting and sad for them to leave after the seven days of working with the children.

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The seven-day trip had a busy schedu le accordi ng to bot h Wagner and Deck. The group spent the majority of their time in Monte Cristi which sit s at t he nor t her n border of Haiti. This volunteer group that the PLP students were working with was called Outreach 360. “We had little idea of what we were going to be doing,” says Wagner, but once they arrived “the organization had ver y clear and amazing principals.” O ut r e a c h 3 6 0 h a s n e ve r directly worked with Christopher New por t Universit y before. The way CNU got in contact with this group was through Ben Johnson, a fellow in the CNU Office of Student Engagement. Car ri Musick and Maria Fournier both were coordinators for this trip and got the connection from Johnson to get the trip started. Musick, the coordinator for Experiential Learning within the PLP office says that their main goal with choosing this trip was to pick a service trip that was safe for their students given that this was their first international trip. She says that Johnson knew

that CN U was interested in doing an international trip and put them in contact with Outreach 360. “We found that there was a lot of interest in doing work beyond Hampton Roads.” Fournier, the program assistant for PLP, echoed these concerns. “We wanted to choose a place that we trusted,” she says. The structure of the trip was quite simple. They had seven days to work there. The first day was made up of visiting the city and learning about the culture. Wagner says that this may have been the most scary part of the trip given that she knew hardly any Spanish. She did, however, say that there were people who spoke English in the areas that she stayed with the other PLP students. She also said that students from North Carolina State University were there as volunteers at the same time they were. A lot of team work went into the actual teaching portion of the trip. T here were g roup lesson pl a n s t o b e done a nd t h at required a lot of group planning. This was an English immersion program and the volun-

teers wanted to make sure that the kids who participated got the best instruction they could. “The kids were very smart and very excited to see us,” says Wagner. The lesson plans that Wagner and Deck worked on revolved around the basics of English. These class days were all ab out te ach i n g t he ba sic s : colors, numbers and question words says Deck. Deck also got the chance to practice more of her Spanish by volunteering with registration. She says that during this time she spoke a lot of Spanish with the families. “I think the trip is amazing for anyone, despite your education background,” says Deck. The kids were split up into two camps: the first is for the children who hadn’t participated before; the second was for the kids who were already a part of Outreach 360. F rom there the kids were split by age level and understanding. Wagner opted to stay with a group of 12-13 aged kids with a beginner level of understanding. “I hope that PLP does this again,” she says. “I had real applications from the program in this trip that I don’t get at CNU. n

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I n t he wa ke of a rec ent g ove r n m e nt s hut d ow n a n d w it h s u c h a l a r g e p e r c e ntage of CN U st udent s h ai li ng f rom t he D.C. Met ropolit a n a r e a a nd t he H a mpt on Roads a rea, a deg ree of conc er n m ay h ave b e en st oke d in students on campus. T h i s i s due to m a ny st udents’ pa rents’ employ ment h e av i ly r ely i n g up o n m i l i ta r y and federa l gover nment sp endi ng. “ G ov e r n m e nt s hut d ow n s have g reat consequences for federa l workers, pa rt i c u l a rly c o nt r a c t o r s ,� e x p l a i n s D r. R a c h e l B i t e c o f e r, a P o l i t i c a l S c i e n c e professor at Ch ristopher New por t. W h i le s ome m ay not t a ke g o v e r n m e n t s hu t d o w n s a s a m e r e f o r m a l i t y, o t h e r s wil l claim that the federa l employe es wi l l never

g e t t h ei r p ay c h e c k s w h i l e C o n g r e s s put s t o g e t h e r a n ag reement . A mor e ac c u r at e de scr ip tion, according to Bite c ofer, “i s t h at t hey wi l l not

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t he s a me exc ep t ion for t he shutdow n t hey received i n t h e 2 01 3 s hut d ow n , w i l l event u a l ly rec eive a l l t hei r back pay.� B i t e c o f e r, w h o i s a l s o A s si st a nt Di r e c t or at t he Wa s o n C e nt e r fo r P u bl i c Policy poi nts out t hat t his b ack p ay w i l l not b e p a id t o “ t he t hou s a nd s of c on t rac tor s here i n H a mpton R o a d s a n d a r ou n d m e t r o D .C .� a n d “ t h e m o n e y lost to loca l busi nesses a rou nd a reas wit h a lot of fe der a l worker s w i l l a l s o never recoup.� Memories of government shutdow ns hai l f rom 2 013 du ring the Obama administration when Republic a ns were pushi n g to r ep e a l Oba m ac a r e. T h i s p a s t s hut d ow n l a s t e d 16 d ays a nd c o st mor e t h a n 17 bi l lion dol la rs accordi ng to Bitecofer. A n ag reement was set t led i n t he House and Senate

on Mond ay, Ja n . 2 8 . B ut a s Professor Michelle Barnel lo p oi nt s out , “it m ay b e shor t-l ive d i f S en ate D emo crats a nd Republic a ns c a n’t reach a n ag reement by Feb. 8� si nc e t hat i s how long t he leg islat u re has g iven t hemselves to come to a long ter m ag reement . W h e n a s ke d wh e t h e r s h e t hou g ht t h e s hut d ow n w a s a sma r t move for Senate a nd House Republic a ns a nd D e mo c r at s , Bit e c o fe r s a id , “ B l a m e o r c r e d it fo r s hu tdow ns is a lways i n t he eyes of t he beholder. “ R e publ ic a n s w i l l bl a m e Democrats a nd say t hey c au s e d t h e s hu t d ow n o v e r DACA. “ D emo c r at s bl a me P r e si dent T r u mp and say he c au sed t he shutdow n by backing away from the Gr a h a m - C a s sidy de a l a f t er i nitia l ly suppor ti ng it .� Bit e c o f e r t h i n k s w e w i l l h ave t o wa it a nd s e e i f t he

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The long-awaited Regattas expansion project — already delayed for a semester — is slated for completion later this mont h ac c ord i n g to CN U ’s Director of External Relations, Tom Kramer. A lt h ou g h t h e d e l ay w a s meant to be completed by the start of this semester, Kramer indicated that the snow fa l l that started out the Spring 2018 term complicated the process. “ For Re g at t a s , t he s now storm and the cold temperatures caused a pipe to burst that set back the opening of the facility. The pipe has been repaired and we are waiting for the state visit to certify the building is ready for operation,� says Kramer. According to K ramer, the

first day of operations for the expanded section is Jan. 29 at 10:30 a.m. The original plan was to have Regattas finished by the time students came back to school last Aug ust but plans were halted due to complications like the cutting of underground wiring. Wit h one sm a l l setback comes many in the world of contracting and subcontracting. With the state’s verification, however, CNU students won’t have to wait any longer to capitalize on the expansion of one of the University’s two dining halls. Cu rrent ly, many students still eat upstairs in the extra seating. The dramatic increase i n seati ng is hoped to ease much of the crowding concerns in Regattas as it stands. n

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It s b e en a ye a r si nc e t he l a s t w o m e n’s m a r c h a n d women’s groups, individuals and students have assembled again to protest inequality. Women took to the streets t o voic e t h ei r o pi n io n s o n P resident T r u mp a nd t he cu r rent ye a r ’s gender rel ations this past weekend. Donning “Pussy-hats� and clad i n pi n k, women hit t he streets in the major cities of the United States. According to Rolling Stone Magazine, some 500,000 people were esti mated to h ave b e en m a rchi ng i n L os Angeles alone. A not her 3 0 0,0 0 0 people t u r ned up i n Chic ago a nd over 2 0 0,0 0 marched in New York.n

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W h at ch a n ge h ave we i mpl a nt e d in the community, and what torches have we sparked to light the way for those who remain in darkness? As I was listening, obser ving and t a k i n g i n a l l of t he element s f r om t h e M a r t i n L u t h e r K i n g Jr. c o m memoration event put on by CN U, I kept asking myself these questions. I am extremely appreciative of the event. Ever yone who had a ha nd i n pro ducing it and bringing it to CN U did an excel lent job of putti ng toget her a stellar production. H o w e v e r, I f e l t i t f e l l s h o r t i n sparking productive conversation. I s at o n my t h ou g ht s fo r a f ew d ay s . I d i d n’ t r e a l ly s ay mu c h t o anyone about it, as I wanted to make su re I cou ld process t hem a nd t hen articulate appropriately. I n l ieu o f a cl a s s , my pr o fe s s or had us go to the event. It was perfect consideri ng we a re i n a semi na r course focused on social justice and the political tension going on in our nation right now. A f ter a productive classroom discussion and sti mu lati ng convers at ion a mon g st my p e er s who a l so attended the event, I was able to formulate my thoughts and feelings on the event. Initially I felt disappointed. I was con fused, and my con fusion

m a d e m e fe el u n s e t t le d ab out t h e whole thing. I did n’t u nderst a nd why t he pro gram was so short. I d id n’t l i ke t h at it felt l i ke random textbook facts about Martin Lut her K i n g Jr. were si mply b ei n g recited. T here were barely a ny A f ric a nA m e r ic a n s o r people of color involved in the prog ram. I n my i n it i a l reaction, I t hought it was a p o or exc u s e for t r yi ng to honor such a monumental figure. I felt that MLK would have wa nted us to conti nue carrying on his legacy by promoti ng t hat t r ue ch a n g e i n t he c o m m u n i t y, addressing issues head on and d i s c u s si n g p o s sible s olut ion s. But du ri ng t hi s event a l l I cou ld t hi n k o f w a s how we we r e n’t u si n g t h i s platform appropriately. U lt i m at e ly, I d i d n’ t s e e a g r e at t u r nout f r om t he C N U p opu l at ion

a nd t h at wa s s omet h i n g t h at wor r ie d me b e c au se I felt t he event wa sn’t m a rketed a s wel l a s it could’ve been. These were just my initial t houg hts t houg h. A f ter meeti ng w it h t he c u r r ent pr e sident of S t udent Diversity a nd Equ a lit y C ou nci l a few d a y s l a t e r, I was able to express some of my concerns, and she ultimately ag reed with me on a lot of the issues. She expressed to me t h at t her e wa s supp o s e d t o b e a not her sp e a ker pr e s ent, but unfort u n a t e l y, they had to c a nc el at t he last mi nute a nd t hat t he event d id fe el rushed as t hey weren’t able to put toget her a lot of resources towards it. Wit h a l l of t his i n for mation I wa nte d to re eva lu ate how I felt about the event. I c a me to t he c onclu sion t h at it wasn’t that the event wasn’t “good�

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or adequ ate enou g h, esp eci a l ly for t h i s c o m m u n i t y, i t w a s m o r e s o t hat it cou ld’ve been so much more impactful if handled the right way. I felt t h at t he pr e s ent at ion u lt i mately was a generalized version of the race issues going on ‘back then’ and now in our nation. K now i n g t h at t h i s i s a s en sit ive t o pic fo r a lo t o f p e o pl e , I u n d e r stand why the event may have been structured the way it was. I just feel that given that platform t h e r e c ou ld’ ve b e e n mor e s e r iou s topics discussed and dissected. I hone st ly wa nt t o k now how we advanced the community that came to t h at event a nd how a s a u n iversit y we empowered t hem to be able to educate others and want to incite change around our institution. We say we are equipping the leaders of tomor row to be civic -mi nded i ndividu a l s ready to cha nge t he world. In my opinion we should be giving t hem t he proper tools, i n for mation and encouragement to pursue those endeavors. It s t a r t s w it h u s add r e s si n g t he social issues in this nation and commemor at i n g g r e at s f r om t he p a s t , by c a r r y i n g out t hei r work i n t he modern world and doing our part to turn those smal l steps into massive strides. n

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Recruitment is something that I’ve lo oke d for wa r d t o si nc e my f r e sh man year. CN U’s Greek Li fe, si nce my f i rst Pa n hel len ic si st erho o d event , h a s completely def ied t he negative ste reot y p es of snobby, exclu sive g i rl s that have been implanted in my head by t he media, a nd i nstead has pre sented to me a group of strong, motivated women who a re f i r m i n t hei r friendship and service to others both on and off campus. It lo oke d l i ke a u n it e d g r oup o f organizations instead of each sorority trying to make itsel f look better than the others. Last yea r, I got to see most of my f r iend s r u n n i n g home du r i n g Bid Day, a nd t h rou g hout t he l a st ye a r also saw them fall in love with their soror ities, si sters a nd phi l a nt h ro pies. My roommate and suitemates are a lso a l l i nvolved i n sororities, a nd t hey e ach f u r t her exempl i f ie d t he

p o sit ive i mpr e s sion I a l r e ady h ad wa s a l r e ady c om i n g out w it h new about Greek Life at CNU. f riend s I h ad bonde d wit h whi le It ’s e a sy t o s ay I wa s ex t r emely waiting and sitting with each other excited when recr uit ment weekend between rounds. finally came around. I a l so h ad a new fou nd appreci aRecruitment weekt ion for e ach or ga n iend was a blast, but zation: each one had a it was a l so ex hau stu nique phi la nt h ropy, ing. and every girl I talked The process of to was ki nd, welcomgoi n g to se e e ach i n g a nd ent hu si a st ic organization and about talking and meet the sisters was a n swer i n g que st ion s a lot of fun and defiab out t h ei r s o r o r it y nitely i nteresti ng, and what makes it but some places had special. qu it e a bit o f wa l kReceiving the enveing distance between lope from my recruitÇ Cgjlq Koa^l m e n t c o u n s e l o r a n d each other (when the recr uit ment cou nop en i n g it t o s e e my selor advises to bring bid c a r d wa s b eyond a bot t le of water for exciting, and in a between events, I highly recommend moment it made all of the walking in following that advice). t he rai n, const a nt ner ves a nd sore G o i n g i n , I l o o k e d f o r w a r d t o feet worth it. coming out on Sunday with a bid to a The only thing more nerve-racking new home and new friends. than opening the bid was waiting in B efor e t he end of r e cr u it ment , I t he s e em i n g ly et er n a l l i ne t o r u n

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home. W hile the line moved, I kept going over and over a scenario in my head where I t ripped and fel l on my face in front of everyone. Luckily, that didn’t happen. W hen it d id c ome ti me for me to line up and run, I got to stand beside one of my close friends, and we ran home side by side to A lph a Si g m a Alpha. I’ve only been a par t of the Greek c o m mu n it y fo r a we e k , but I c a n a l ready tel l t hat choosi ng to go through formal recruitment was one of the best decisions I’ve made so far in my college career. N o t o n ly h ave I a l r e a dy g a i n e d so m a ny g re at a nd suppor tive new sisters, but I also get to be a part of a not her c a mpu s or ga n i z at ion t h at contributes to our campus and local communities. I f a ny re aders a re debati ng whet her recr uit ment is for t hem, I recom mend t a ki ng t he cha nce, putt i n g you r s e l f out t h e r e a n d g oi n g for it. n

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=d_ ?\t >mjl`]j Õjkl%`Yf\ Y[[gmflk ^jge _ajdk o`g jYf `ge] l`ak khjaf_ k]e]kl]j& On the first day of rounds, the potential new members of CNU’s Panhellenic community prepared themselves for the long, hectic weekend ahead. The first challenge was one that many of us were not anticipating: the rain. A heavy downpour hit just as girls from all over campus started heading to the Freeman Center. If anyone’s hair looked good before, (including my own) it was probably ruined by the humidity and gusts of rain blowing in every direction. After receiving information about where we would meet with each chapter, the girls dispersed from the Freeman and ventured out into the bitter cold. Many girls were excited or scared, but because I didn’t know much about the process or what to expect, I didn’t know how to feel. By the end of the night, after talking to several girls from each sorority, I felt tired yet motivated with a sense of accomplishment. I surprised myself by being able to hold a conversation with total strangers, and genuinely enjoying it. My perception of Greek Life definitely changed after going through the recruitment process. I learned so much about each chapter’s philanthropy and saw how passionate they were about helping others, as well as how much they supported their own sisters. I knew I had the potential to improve myself and grow within such a vibrant community. By Sunday after the last round, I knew where I wanted to go. After receiving my bid I was ecstatic to see that the sisterhood I felt the strongest connection with had chosen me as well. Once everyone received their bids, all the potential new members relocated to the gym. All seven sororities were gathered, decked out in spirit wear and ready to receive their new sisters. I was shocked to see how many people were there: all the girls standing with their letters and everyone who filled the bleachers. Not only was I connecting with Greek Life, but I felt an overwhelming sense of support from the CNU community. Having everyone there watching made the situation a lot more nerveracking, yet equally exhilarating. When the time came for my group to run home, I said my name into the microphone, while briefly praying I wouldn’t trip and fall on my face or accidentally body slam some other girl. Finally we all ran, and I was welcomed home into Phi Mu’s open arms. -Nicole Cummings, Freshman

Bid Day is an exciting time for sisters, new members and the Greek community. It is a time to reconnect with sisterhood and invite new sisters in. The thrill of seeing your sisters waiting to catch you with tears in their eyes is hard to describe. In that moment you know that you are about to become something bigger than yourself. New members receive and open their bids after a long weekend of heart felt conversations. This is the first step in becoming new chapter members of the different organizations on campus. At this point the young women keep their bids to themselves, because they are the only ones who know where they got a bid from. Everyone lines up, barely holding in their excitement. Your heart beats faster, and everything seems to move in a flash. You hear the countdown “3, 2, 1� and just like that you take the first steps into a lifelong sisterhood. This might seem silly or pointless to some, but it’s the most exciting experience a new member has. The hugs and tears of each new member running home makes everyone feel special. This is the immediate bond of sisterhood. For some of the Panhellenic community they take a step back and disaffiliate from their chapter. This means they stop recruiting for their respective chapters, stop wearing letters and act like they are no longer a part of the organization. Recruitment Counselors (RCs) and Panhellenic Executive Board do this in order to help others find their home. The moment they step out on the tarp in the fieldhouse, you feel overwhelmed by every emotion possible. This is the moment you have been waiting for, waiting to go back to being a normal chapter member. Running back home means the world to these members; seeing your sisters with their signs and open arms brings back all the love for your sisterhood. These women love you more than you ever thought, and seeing them with tears in their eyes makes you love them more. In a blink of an eye you are back in their arms; you can physically feel the support of these women who stuck it out through the hard times and the best of times. It might sound cheesy, but the experience of running home again and being back in your letters, it feels like home. The feeling of being home, accepted and belonging all wash over you. You can’t help the tears, the smiles and saying “I am an ADPi� constantly. Bid Day to those who are disaffiliated is running home all over again, and nothing else will feel like home. -Chase Laing, Senior

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Becky, I’m graduating in May and I really am worried about keeping friends post-grad. Any tips? Friendships in college have been a struggle for me at some points, and sometimes it takes a while to get it right. It took me a couple years to find my place on campus and to settle myself into a routine. The thought of this routine being shaken up terrifies me to no end, but I know that I did get it right when it came to the roots I finally planted. Some friends come and go, and that’s normal. I had a best friend of about eight years and we talked every day and kept each other up to date on everything, and now I couldn’t even tell you what she’s doing with her life beyond what I see on social media. It’s okay to outgrow some friendships and to build new ones; that’s the way life goes. If your college friendships are the solid ones you think they are, graduating shouldn’t change that. As with other long distance relationships, this one will take work. But they should be able to understand things post-grad will be different. Find those friends who lift you up and make you a better you and hold on tight — it’s going to be tricky, but it’s going to be worth it.

How do I stay motivated as the semester really picks up? I was talking to my mom the other day about everything going on in my life and really had time to sit and think about everything. Between working, classes, studying and keeping up with this column, I sometimes am impressed I find time to sleep. Time management is a tricky thing in college, but it’s trial and error that gets it right. Freshman year I was SHOOK when I got my first ever D in a class. I never had to study before I came to college I simply absorbed information and tests were never over the top. It took a lot to get back on track, but it is possible. Time in college is short, and especially too short to remain lost if you don’t know what’s going on. CNU has so many resources available to students who need help, whether it be the Writing Center or the Center for Academic Success. There are so many people on this campus that genuinely care about your success and education; take advantage of it while you can. As we’re chugging through the third week of the semester, I can’t help but to wonder where the time has gone. High school for me dragged on and on and felt endless, but being here at CNU I feel like time has hit fast forward and zoomed through. Luckily, I have time left here but I can see the end now and it’s honestly a surreal thing.

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The Christopher Newport Women’s Basketball team is having a very successful season. So far, their overall record is 15 -2 as they are 9-1 in the Capital Athletic Conference. They are coming off a big win over Mary Washing ton as they head into a tough con ference game against St. Mary’s College. The Lady Captains are ref lecting on previous games to prepare. “We a re a l l prepa ri ng by watching films and re-watching our game agai nst t hem f rom ea rlier t his season,� says sophomore Eri n Ca rroll. T hey pl aye d t he S e a h awk s over a mont h a g o, s o a lot c ou ld h ave changed since then. “They are a dangerous team and if we overlook them we cou ld be i n some t rouble,� says Carroll. The Captains have been doing well and are excited to play a competitive team in the conference. “We are super confident after our Mary Washington win, it was a great

team win and we will carry that energy over to this game,� says Carroll. Their coaches and players have been putting in a lot of time and hard work to continue their successful season. There is a lot more than just practicing, shooting and drills that goes into preparing for a tough game like this. “We really have to know their personnel and take away their tendencies in order to make them play our style of basketball,� says Carroll. It is this dedication that will help the team achieve a victory this week. “Last time we played them we won 73- 42. We play at home this time and we have to protect our home court and pull out another big win,� Carroll says. The entire team is looking forward to playi ng t his competitive tea m at home in front of all their friends and family. “It should be a fun game,� says Carroll. T he ga me w i l l b e at home i n t he Freeman Center on Wednesday Jan. 24 at 5:30 p.m. Make sure to head out and suppor t you r Capt ai ns at home a nd cheer them on to another big victory as they get ready to enter the rest of their season. n

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After bringing home an 85-80 win on Saturday Jan. 20, the Christopher Newport Men’s Basketball team (13-4) expects to increase their recent string of success as they prepare for their next Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) matchup with St. Mary’s College of Maryland (3-14) on Wednesday, Jan. 24. The win this past Saturday marked the Captains’ second straight victory and allowed them to improve to 3-2 over their last five games. The Captains are looking to establish a steady rhythm down the stretch – with every game becoming more important than the former, concerning conference standings in pursuit of a CAC title and beneficial seeding in the impending CAC conference tournament. Fortunately enough for the Captains, they wi l l be facing an opponent on Wednesday that they have been able to dominate as of late. In the past seven matchups with St. Mary’s, CNU has won seven consecutive games against the Seahawks, which increased the Captains’ lead in the alltime series between the two teams to 14-9. Despite a commanding consistency versus St. Mary’s, CNU’s head coach John Krikorian believes that the past does not have a place in the conversation concerning their upcoming game

Wednesday night. “The past really is irrelevant when it comes to a Capital Athletic Conference matchup,� says Krikorian whose team is currently tied for second in CAC standings at 5-2 in conference play. “I’m sure those guys [St. Mary’s] will be hungry to play us and to change that course – and our guys need to remain focus[ed] on the game that’s right in front of them.� The success that the Captains have been able to establish versus St. Mary’s has been due to their ability to out-score and out-rebound the Seahawks. This may seem like common sense to most, but it has clearly been the formula that CNU has been able to use to chalk up victories against their conference foe. Over the past two seasons, the Captains have averaged 76.0 points per game (ppg) versus the Seahawks, outscoring St. Mary’s 228-177. This is significant in the fact that their seasonal scoring averages over the past two seasons – 74.4 ppg in 20162017 and 72.9 currently – are statistically lower than the average they post when on the floor with St. Mary’s. In other words, the Captains make sure to bring their offense with them when facing the Seahawks W hen it c ome s to cr a sh i n g t he boards, CNU has been significantly more successful than the Seahawks in this category as well, winning the

rebounding battle 120-84 over the past three meetings. In the last matchup between the two, the Captains were able to secure a 72-56 victory behind their ability to take advantage of a 26-11 edge on the boards in the second half – in addition to a string of scoring runs. A huge contributor to both of these factors was senior forward Spencer Marin. In 25 minutes of action, Marin tallied a game-leading nine rebounds and set a career high in scoring with 19 points. With that being says, Krikorian expects St. Mary’s to game plan for Marin. “Spencer has been very consistent this season, he may be our most consistent player. He’s really developed his game,â€? Krikorian says. “That being says‌ I’m sure they’re going to make an adjustment in the second game – whether that would be to double team him or play more zone, or deny him the ball. But I’m sure he’s going to see a little more attention this time around than he did the first game.â€? Ultimately, Krikorian believes that the improvement of his team from the

first meeting with the Seahawks to now will be the difference Wednesday night. Krikorian has been impressed by the emergence of several of his younger players and feels that the team is coming together at the right time. “We’re a different team now,� Krikorian says. “We have some young guys that have really come along and have played some significant minutes more recently, so we look and feel a little differently than we did in December in terms of personnel and our rotations.� Hopefully the budding play of Captain underclassmen – Brandon Edmond, Brock Geiman, Adrian Beasley, Markuse Stubbs, Cutch Ellis and Luther Gibbs — will come to compliment the steady play of seasoned veterans, such as Marin and senior guard Aaron McFarland (17.0 ppg). If this does indeed come to fruition, there is a big chance that the Captains will be able to extend their streak over the Seahawks to eight and set themselves up for success in the season’s home stretch into the postseason. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. in the Freeman Center. n

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But t er f l ie s ble e d ont o t he bl ack not hi ng ness of sku l l i n a mi xed media print— this is the image that g reets you when you enter the Falk Gal lery. Currently exhibiting Scott L u dw i g ’s m i xe d m e d i a p r i nt m a king, a collection entitled “Martyrs n’ Mayhem,” the gal lery is fi l led with the combined imagery of death and life. A continuation of the long standing t r ad it ion w it h i n D utch a r t to rep resent morality in “Memento mori” and “vanitas,” Scott Ludwig’s work attempts to explain humanity’s relationship to death. T h i s work i s p a r t ly i n spi r e d by his residency in Amsterdam, where he studied the greats of Dutch art in A msterd a m’s Gra f i sch Atelier L ab and at Bevo Glaskunst Atelier. There, he specifically connected to the pervading ideas of Memento mori within Dutch art, as he was personally dealing with the death of his own mother and father. More t ha n just a n ex ploration of mor t a l it y i n t he t er m s of l i fe a nd death, however, this work also exami nes t he per vasiveness of t his idea t h r ou g hout t i m e . M i x i n g a nt iqu e pri nt s, wit h p erson a l photog raph s and digital prints, this work utilizes a convergence of form that seems to

mix time itself. Humanity, it would seem, has a lways t rie d to u nderst a nd our relationship w i t h m o r t a l i t y. A universa l connector t h r ou g hout t i me, it bri ngs seemi ngly unconnected ideas t o get her. A s d i f fer e nt a s “ M a r t y r s n’ Mayhem” may seem, as di f ferent as dig ital and analog pieces m ay se em, t hey a re all connected in this bi n a r y of l i fe a nd death. This is seen in g r e at d e t a i l i n t h e piece “Martyr’s Reliq u a r y ( I n t e r r e d ) .” T h e p oly m e r r e l i e f print fuses ink, glass and beach sand, to d i spl ay t he a nt ique pri nt of a ma r t y r bei ng stabbed to death. Not only does t h i s pie c e h i g h l i g ht t he t heme of mortality through its subject matter of a man being stabbed, but it a lso high lights t he per vasive natu re of that subject. Blown threw the sand, this antique image reminds us that t he s e t hou g ht s h ave b e en a r ou nd

throughout time. N o g r e at e r s u b j e c t fo r a m i x e d me d i a for m such a s t h i s one, Ludwig ’s work le aves it s viewers wit h t h e s a m e l o n g s t a n d i n g qu e s t io n s t h at h ave h au nted u s si nc e t he Renaissance in a fresh and inventive

way. T his col lection wi l l be on display i n t he Fa l k Ga l ler y u nti l Feb. 23. n T hi s p i e c e w a s w r i t t e n wi t h t h e help of The Captian’s Log staff writer Katie Fanin.

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The first Friday of every month will now feature a performance CAB event, meaning now, you can add another event to your normal plans every first Friday

of the month. D ebut i n g w it h mu sici a n s C ol i n Hauser and J. P. Rosenbaum on the steps of CNU Hall, CAB’s First Friday events were a new project for this semester, offering fun entertainment to kickstart the weekend in a coffee house vibe on a

Friday night. According to CAB Headliners Committee Chair, Kathryn Dimaano, she “wanted to have an event every first Friday of the month that would be a constant.” Featuring performances by comedians or musicians, Dimaano helped design First Friday events to be a “super chill and laid-back coffee house vibe.” A lthough the initial First F riday event occurred on the steps of CNU Hall, others will likely occur in Gaines Theatre or the Crow’s Nest. Dimaano characterized the first performance as a success; “it was a great event” she says, adding that Hauser and Rosenbaum “were great and super fun and they interacted with the crowd.” A crucial part of First Fridays is that it correlates well with the overall mission of CAB. “We want to bring events for everyone on campus and for everyone to have fun,” Dimaano says. “Some people don’t like to party and we want to be able to have something on the weekends for them.” Organizing First Friday is a multistep process, beginning with outreach to cer t ai n cont acts a nd agents for potential performances. Once there are several options, the Headliners Committee begins negotiating prices, weighing their options and ultimately choosing

the best performer for First Friday. For Dimaano, her position in CAB has certainly added to her workload, but not necessarily in a negative way. “It’s a lot more work than I thought it would be,” Dimaano says. “It’s added a lot to my workload but it’s not a stressful workload because I also have the support of my organization and my committee members and my faculty advisor, whose really great and very helpful.” Grabbing the attention of upperclassmen, First Fridays is an opportunity to revive some of their previous successes. “We’re bringing back a lot of stuff that everyone enjoys,” Dimaano says. Excited for the semester’s upcoming events, Dimaano awaits the next First Friday event: the third annual lip sync showdown, which “always goes down really well.” Dimaano also expressed the importance of marketing their events, which is done in a variety of ways. Notices on Facebook, table tents in the dining hall, tabling in the DSU and flyers are among the ways CAB has advertised their new ideas. “Since we’re [Headliners Committee] much smaller, my committee makes smaller tree signs that you see all around campus,” Dimaano says. “And a lot of it is spreading information by mouth.” Upcoming events include the Lip Sync Showdown on Feb. 2 and Comedian Sam Comroe on April 6. n

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With Oscar nominations fresh on the mind, writer Christopher Gabro gives his def i nitive list of t he best films of 2017. An avid filmgoer, this list features many high action movies that are sure to surprise, delight, and challenge their viewers. Whether in theatres or streaming online, these movies are must watches before we get too far into 2018!

1. The Shape of Water

dir. Gulliermo del Toro T he cl a ssic stor y of t he “B e aut y and the Beast” has been revised by Di re c tor Gu i l ler mo del Toro for a bloody gorgeous fairy tale combining the body horror of classic Hollywood monster films with the elegant charm of Jacques Demy. The film becomes a ‘60s fantasy that comments on contemporary societal issues.

2. Blade Runner 2049

dir. Denis Villeneuve T h i r t y ye a r s a f t er t he event s of the first, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K, unearths a secret that has the potential to plunge society into

ch aos. H i s d i sc over y le ad s h i m to learn more about himself and about fo r m e r L A P D bl a d e r u n n e r, R ic k Dickard, who has been missing for 30 years.

3. The Killing of a Sacred Deer

dir. Yorgos Lanthimos No one does d rama quite like the Greeks. Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos delivers a modern twist on the Ancient Greek tragedy of “Agamemn o n ,” e c h o i n g a m e s s a g e w h i c h resonates long after the end credits. Though the film has dark overtones, the comedic levity of the situations and t he sti lted dia log ue i nter r upts with a much-needed laugh within the engulfing drama.

4 . Wa r for t he Pl a ne t o f the Apes

dir. Matt Reeves Though the title boasts of a ‘war,’ t he f i l m hig h li g ht s a n i nter n a l struggle within Caesar, the leader of the apes. He starts to struggle with dark instincts but wants to continue his moral virtue that he has instilled within his community. These dark instincts lead Caesar on a mission to save himself and his species that will deter mi ne t he fate of ap eki nd a nd humankind.

5. A Ghost Story

dir. David Lowery Fol low i n g t he de at h of t he le ad pl aye d by C a s ey A f f le ck , h i s s ou l returns in a classic ghost garb: a blanket with two holes for eyes, traveling through an existential journey that transcends time and space.

6. mother!

dir. Darren Aronofsky An exploration of the life of a tortured ar tist and his housewarming wife turns into a nauseating allegory t h at del iver s a p olem ic a l me ss a ge about marital relations as well as the relationship humankind shares with Mother Earth.

7. Phantom Thread

dir. Paul Thomas Anderson A c a ref u l ly stitched roma nce between a renowned dressmaker in 1950’s London and an unsuspecting waitress leads to the tailor’s crafted life facing a halting alteration. This romance weaves the couple’s li fe to a crescendo that has dramatic consequences on the work of the dressmaker.

8. Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing Missouri dir. Martin McDonagh

S e ve n m o nt h s a f t e r t h e v iole nt attack and murder of Mildred Hayes’ d au g ht e r h a s g o n e u n s olve d , s h e ma kes a bold decision by pai nti ng three signs that lead into town with a controversial message towards the chief of police. This message leads to rising tensions between Mildred, the local police force, and the town that ardently supports their revered chief of police.

9. Logan

dir. James Mangold A f ter 17 yea rs of playi ng t he one of the most preva lent X-Men, Hugh Jackman returns for one last mutant r u mble i n a wester n backd rop. Logan’s reclusiveness can’t last forever, pulling him back into for a final jou r ney t h at wi l l i m mor t a l i ze hi s legacy.

10. John Wick 2

dir. Chad Stahelski Step aside John McClane, John Wick is the g reatest action hero that has blazed across the silver screen. The action choreog raphy is shot t h ri l li ng ly, keepi ng t he audience on t he edge of their seat to see what’s going to happen next and the story delivers a notewor t hy view of t he reluctant action hero. n

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Everybody needs a quick, easy a nd most i mp or t a nt ly a f fordable meal they can make. This is the type of dish that you pull out when a l l you want is somet hi ng warm and inviting to bite into. T h i s i s M o m’s E n c h i l a d a Dinner. Now don’t let the name fool you, those of you whose heritage and backg rounds are fil led with traditional enchiladas will probably scoff at the ingredients, but not at the taste. Nothing beats a hot meal that’s ready to eat under 30 minutes and $ 20. INGREDIENTS 2 cups Mexican Shredded Cheese (divided) + ext ra for spri n k li ng on top 1 can of condensed cream of chicken soup 1 can of chicken breast 1 can of enchilada sauce 6 - 8 f lour tor til las (depending on how much you f i l l each tor ti l l a with)

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The American Red Cross Club of CNU is hosting a blood drive Wednesday, Jan. 24 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Peebles Theater Lobby of the Ferguson Center for the Arts. The goal of this specific drive is to collect 78 pints of blood, which will immediately benefit hospitals in CNU’s vicinity. Last year alone, the club collected 118 pints in a single drive, setting a club record. This year, they hope to surpass that number and continue to save even more lives in the Hampton Roads community. Tony Nguyen, president of CNU’s chapter of the American Red Cross Club, emphasizes the importance of donating blood, especially as a CNU student. “We believe it is important for students to give blood because it is a life-saving service that gives directly back to the local communities and hospitals. President Trible always urges us to ‘lead lives of significance.’ Donating blood allows you to have a significant impact on others and give back to the community in a way that is truly life-changing,� says Nguyen. Hospitals rely on blood donations. They are needed every day for the treatment of a myriad of various medical issues, benefitting people with many different needs. “Blood donations also ensure that hospital patients, including accident victims and premature births, are able to receive the proper care they need to survive.� Three individual lives can be saved by just one pint of blood, so every pint that hospitals receive makes a huge difference. The American Red Cross Club of CNU is sponsored by the American Red Cross. Its 56 active members have an important inf luence on the community as they hold blood drives every month during each semester, contribute to fundraisers and create opportunities for students to volunteer and give back. They support local hospitals in Newport News and beyond as they continually provide blood to those in need and spread the word about the importance of donation. They also plan to expand their inf luence on campus to the rest of Hampton Roads. “We are currently working with Greek organizations on campus to help push other community initiatives, which we are excited to reveal in the near future,� says Nguyen. A RCC can’t make appointments the day of the drive, but walk-ins are welcome and encouraged. n

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Off of Jefferson Avenue, on a small strip where the other international restaurants and stores are located, lies an Indian and Nepalese cuisine. Aago is a small hole in the wall that can be easily missed whilst driving. This small, hidden restaurant is worth the trip off campus. The food, prices and atmosphere all combine to make Aago a satisfying and enjoyable restaurant. The trip to Aago is only about eight minutes from campus, if taking the back routes. Cutting across via Kingstowne Road off of J. Clyde Morris Boulevard makes the trip shorter compared to just taking Jefferson. Online photos portray an illusion that the restaurant is fairly big — however, that is not the case. Arriving, it became evident just how tiny the restaurant was; it almost seemed a little cramped. In total, there are about nine tables, so it is a good idea to call ahead to make a reservation due to the limited space, especially with a larger party. Despite its hidden location, the restaurant drums up business steadily. The space is tiny, and there were people seated at almost every table on a Thursday evening, but the ambience is comfortable and homey. Upon entering the restaurant, it becomes noticeable that the style is very fancy, however, most customers dress casually. The aroma of Indian and Nepalese food fills the restaurant, enticing appetites. The menu consists of a wide variety of choices: anything and everything Indian and Nepalese related. Even if you are not interested in this specific type of food, there is something for everyone. The waiter asks, before placing your order, if you want the spices mild, regular, hot, or extra hot. I ordered the Chicken Takka and Garlic Naan bread. It was some of the best Indian food I have had in a long time; I definitely give a four and half stars out of five. The restaurant also of fers refillable rice, so you can eat as many pots of rice as your heart desires. As a college student especially, money is an important deciding factor when choosing where to go out to eat. The prices are not terribly expensive; a meal for one can cost anywhere from 17 to 25 dollars. Aago is the perfect place to go for authentic Indian food, or just to try something completely new. Aago is worth a try for real Indian and Nepalese food. Now you can even try out these cultural dishes without getting in the car at Aago's newest location on East Campus under the CNU Village Apartments.n

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