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BY MELANIE OCCHIUZZO s omet h i n g t h at D r. Nic ole ence saying that research was writing consultants including MELANIE.OCCHIUZZO.13@CNU.EDU

Fol lowi ng CN Uâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Qua lit y Enhancement Program (QEP), undergraduate research was na med t he fou r t h pi l l a r of CNUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s student engagement initiatives.

Following the establishment of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (OU RCA), students now have the chance to expand the research that is already happening all around the campus.

The Writing Center The Alice F. Randall Writing Center has joined this research initiative on campus by engaging in theoretical research,

Emmelhainz, Director of the Writing Center and Professor of English, says is very important. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is the ideal situation when you can run a research project and get the students engaged beyond the classroom,â&#x20AC;? says Emmelhainz.

She has tweaked the Writing Center class, English 339L, so that the course work reflects a more research-heavy lens.

Em mel hai n z says t hat research in writing centers is an important component of writing center work and gives students who take her class a taste of the Writing Center profession.

She ref lected on her previous g raduate school experi-

emphasized as much as working as a consultant.

Creating the Research During the Fall 2017 semester, Em mel h a i n zâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s En g l i sh 339L class split into groups and worked on research projects.

Three of her students, Zach O ut z e n , Jac ob B r ow n a n d Jor dy n Mo d e r p r o duc e d a resea rch project a na lyzi ng what kinds of marketing strategies would benefit the writing center on campus.

After submitting their work, they were admitted as a panel at the Southeastern Writing Center Association Conference (SWCA).

Emmelhainz took eight of her

Outzen, Brown and Moder to the annual SWCA Conference.

A f t e r wh at E m m e l h a i n z describes as a successful panel, O ut z en , Br ow n a nd Mo der felt that they had been given a great opportunity by the university to produce and present this research. The funding for them to visit the conference came from the Travel LENS fund which gave them stipend money for hotel and travel fees.

W hi le Em mel hai n z cou ld have covered all of the students, she said that the OURCA helped get these students there.

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“We got a little meta when we talked about the problems, we couldn’t find any problems which meant we didn’t fully u nder st a nd t he c enter,” he says.

By identi fyi ng t his wea kness they were able to think about CNU’s specific writing c enter rat her t h a n w riti n g centers as a whole.

“We were able to put ou r own f lair on the project,” says Moder.

He goes on to explain that promoting the Writing Center was t he problem t hey were researching and using social me d i a t o t ack le it wa s t he b e s t way t o appr o ach t h at problem.

B r ow n h a d s ome b ackg rou nd i n r u n ni ng socia l media for his fraternity so it seemed like a good way to get the word out.

“In 2 018 you have to have social media to make it,” says Brown.

T o b e g i n t h ei r r e s e a r c h project t hey needed to f i nd out what t he public wa nted and what they were getting.

T h e g r ou p s u r v e y e d t h e junior and sophomore class pages as well as posting their survey on several fraternity pages.

After collecting all the data t he rea l work bega n. “ [ T he

ha rdest pa r t was] t r ying to condense the data into something useful,” says Brown.

He said that while they did see that socia l media was a must they got some strange answers like a ‘yes’ to a ‘how question.’

The group is planning on doing follow-up research once t hey ’ve i mplement e d t hei r social media plan.

“To me it was the obvious route to use,” says Brown.

He says that social media i s t h e i nv i si bl e f a c e , t h at word of mout h is just as i mp or t a nt t o pr omot ion a s anything else.

Once their project was complete d t hey wer e g iven t he chance to take that research outside of the classroom and to a conference. “ T h i s w a s a p r o f e s si o n a l conference. This was goi n g a step ab ove b ei n g o u t o f o u r e l e m e n t ,” s a y s O ut z e n .

The group presented first t hi ng i n t he mor ni ng but their topic still drew a small crowd.

Their presentation opened up the f loor for several questions afterwards, something t h at m ade t he presenters excited.

“It felt good to present ideas so important to other people,” says Moder.

He says they got a chance to answer questions and give adv ic e t o p e ople who h ave trouble with promoting writing centers.

Outzen felt that their pre sentation was beneficial for

b ot h t he s cho ol a nd t hem selves. “ T his was a good way for both CNU and students to get i n t hat ac ademic conversation,” he says.

Beyond the Classroom Movi ng beyond t he classroom is an important part of undergraduate research says Emmelhainz.

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research isn’t new on campus, t here a re so m a ny more opportunities for students to engage in it.

E m m e l h a i n z ’s t e nt at ive pl a n for nex t semester is to take a few of her writing consu lt a nts a nd Eng lish 3 3 9 L s t u d e nt s t o t h e n e x t conference, the International Writi ng Center A ssociation (IWCA) Conference.

S h e w a nt s t o h av e t h e m submit proposa ls for panels

and further the research t h at t he Wr it i n g C ent er i s doing. “ We h av e a l a r g e r i n s t i t ut ion a l fo c u s on r e s e a r ch a n d t h e W r it i n g C e nt e r i s c o nt r i b u t i n g t o t h a t ,” s h e says. n Melanie Occhiuzzo is a Writing Consultant and attended the conference.

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BY KORTY SWIFT KORTY.SWIFT.16@CNU.EDU

Election season for Student Assembly began on Monday Feb. 26 as candidates for the executive board took to the podium to speak to delegates and audience members on their platforms.

The forum held during the General Body meeting featured candidates for the positions of President, Executive Vice President and Vice President of Finance, all positions that are currently up for election by the student body. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It gives the voters (students) the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates how they wou ld e f fe c t ively s er ve i n the role, how they would help i mprove t he u nderg raduate ex p er ienc e of a l l C apt a i n s and how they could positively impact the Student Assembly,â&#x20AC;? remarked Student Assembly President Kenneth Kidd on the importance of the forum, which was also a Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leadership Program passport event.

The candidate for Vice President of Finance is Neyshmarie Rosario-Cabrera.

This post is currently held by Alex Brown and Jason Shawver.

Her Student Assembly experience includes time on the Appropriations and Membership Development committees.

When asked what she would improve on in her position if

elected, Cabrera responded, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to equally delegate work to everyone so that they are not overwhelmed.â&#x20AC;?

The two candidates for Executive Vice President, which

is currently filled by Maddie Amos, are Bryan Boag and Jess Farhan.

Bryan Boag has been in Student Assembly for two years and has three aims for Student

A ssembly a nd ca ndidacy i f elected: serve value to the student body, give purpose to delegates and improve transparency from within and outside of the organization.

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Jess Farhan introduced her ac c ompl i sh ment s t h at b est qualify her for the positions: a delegate for t wo yea rs, a member of the Student Affairs, M e mb e r D e ve lop m e nt a n d Executive Affairs committee, manager of the Student Ambassador Of fice and Standards Chai r man for A lpha Sig ma Alpha. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can enact positive cha nge on t his c a mpus for tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students.â&#x20AC;?

The candidate for President is Emmet Aylor, the position currently held by Kenneth Kidd.

Aylor also serves as the current Vice President of Marketing and Communication, in which he has increased organizational transparency by social media. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the past year, I worked to build up our CNU platform,â&#x20AC;? he stated during his discussion of his accomplishments over the past year in Student Assembly.

I f elected, Aylor aims to bring back tow n ha l l meetings for students to voice their concerns. A lso, when asked what product Aylor would give to the student body, he focused on plans to emphasize mental health.

At t he c onclu sion of t he speeches, Maddie Amos spoke positively about the candidates for the 2018-2019 executive positions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of these people care so much about Student Assembly.â&#x20AC;?

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BY BRETT CLARK BRETT.CLARK.16@CNU.EDU

With all of the recent media fo c u s o n g u n c o nt r ol a n d debates around gun ownership, this is a short guide to some of the different kinds of terms that the public can refer to when reading up on the latest news about gun control.

AR-15: The AR-15 is a semiautomatic rif le that shoots a . 2 2 3 /5. 5 6 m m NAT O rou nd.

This is fairly small when it comes to rif les. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;ARâ&#x20AC;? in AR-15 stands for Armalite Rifle, after the name of the company from which it was born. It does not mean â&#x20AC;&#x153;Assault Rif le.â&#x20AC;? The AR-15 that civilians buy is not an assault rifle. The AR-15 has

been sold to the public since 19 6 3. T his in for mation and more can be found at grandviewoutdoors.com Assault Rif le: An assault rif le is a selective-fire rif le chambered for a cartridge of intermediate power according to the U.S. Army definition.

In laymanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s terms, an assault rifleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operator can switch back and forth between automatic, semi-automatic a nd even a three round burst.

Semi-automatic: According to the NRA Institute for Legislative Action Glossary, semiautomatic refers to a firearm that is â&#x20AC;&#x153;designed to fire a single cartridge...each time the trigger is pulled.â&#x20AC;?

Cartridge (round): According to the NRA, a cartridge or round is â&#x20AC;&#x153;a single, complete round of ammunition.â&#x20AC;? A bullet is only the projectile that is a part of the round that is shot from the barrel.

the bullet to increase accuracy over distance.

Shotgun: The NRA calls the shotgun a shoulder gun with a smooth-bored barrel that fires a variance of rounds (shells).

Shotguns can be pump operated, semi-automatic and automatic. These guns are known for being ineffective at a distance but deliver a large punch in close-range.

High-Capacity Magazine: W h i le t her e i s no o f f ici a l definition of what constitutes a â&#x20AC;&#x153;High-Capacity Magazine,â&#x20AC;? a few officials have attempted to define it. According to an Office of Legislative Research (OLR) report, Veronica Rose, the Chief Analyst, defines high capacity ammunition magazine as a gun magazine capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition. The report does remark that statutory definitions can vary.

Rifle: According to the NRA, this is a shoulder-fired gun with a rifled barrel. There are grooves in the barrel that spin

Assault Weapon: Another fairly ambiguous term, the U.S. Dept. of Justice at the time of the 1994 Federal Assault Weap-

ons Ban, defined it as â&#x20AC;&#x153;semiautomatic firearm with a large magazine of ammunition that is desig ned and con f ig ured for rapid fire and combat use.â&#x20AC;?

Within this definition are several subjective terms and it may be wise to ask whoever uses this term to define it exactly.

Wit h a l l of t h i s b ei n g s a id it i s a lways adv i s able to a sk a ny p e r s o n w h o u s e s t h e s e ter ms, when applicable, what they believe the terms to mean. This can help clear up a ny c on f u sion t h at c a n come from press con ferences, news articles and social me d i a . D onâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t b e a f r a id t o do you r ow n resea rch a nd lea r n about the backg round of what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re reading. n

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BY DUNCAN HOAG DUNCAN.HOAG.15@CNU.EDU

When not teaching students, ma ny CN U professors t a ke part in scholarly research as a part of their occupation.

T hei r work c a n of t en b e found on anthologies or scholarly article websites.

One such professor with a long history of academic work is Dr. Scott Pollard, a professor of English at CNU. Pollard indicated that his work in academia has spanned a broad number of dif ferent subjects, from comparative literature to popular culture. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really have to define [my career] as eclectic.â&#x20AC;?

Pol l a rd says t h at he wa s trained as a comparative literature specialist, with a specialization in Latin American literature at UC Irvine.

Pollard is published in Latin American literature and comparative literature. He says that was important early on in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;90s.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the first article I ever published was on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Twin Peaks,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; t he t elev i sion show,â&#x20AC;? he says.

Pollard also discussed the recent sabbatica l he took with his wife, CNU professor of English Dr. Kara Keeling, to write a book anthologizing the different essays they have written and partially completed over the past 20 years.

The upcoming book is on food in childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s literature.

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been writing conference papers and have been writing articles for 20 years now, and a lot of them have b e en k i nd of i nc omplet e according to Pollard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gotten them here and there, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never really brought them to completion. So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re using this book to finish up a lot of what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve written already.â&#x20AC;?

Pollard also mentioned the various subjects the anthology will cover, a diverse lineup of subject matter which will

include famous childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s literature authors and a chapter

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Pollard emphasized what he considers the most difficult challenges when conceptualizing and writing a scholarly work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finding the time to sit down and be able to kind of start the thinking process, and the working process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the sabbatical, when we sta r ted doi ng t hi ngs and researching, we needed to get a rhythm, a daily rhythm, of research and writing and research and more writing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And that took a little bit [of time], and once it clicked, then it worked because there was a rhythm to it and there was time everyday that we could spend thinking about the project.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s different from the middle of the school year where you have g radi ng [assignments], and so you have to reserve some time to think.â&#x20AC;?

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BY BRETT CLARK BRETT.CLARK.16@CNU.EDU

I n R ich mond a debate i s raging within the Vi rginia General Assembly between the House and Senate.

The House of Representatives passed a budget that allotted a $44.5 million increase in financial aid to state universities.

T h e S e n a t e , h o w e v e r, excluded this increase.

This money would directly affect CNU students who apply for f i na ncia l aid needed to attend college.

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petition, 94 percent of the CNU student body is Virginian and this money is needed to â&#x20AC;&#x153;protect Vi rgi nia ns from bei ng priced out of their chance to earn a degree and to economically survive.â&#x20AC;?

I f you wish to have you r name put on the petition, you can email virginia21@cnu.edu by the end of the day Wednesday, Feb. 28, to have your name added and your voice heard in Richmond. n

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On Feb. 14, a 19-year-old by the name of Nikolaus Cruz entered into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FLA. carrying an semi-automatic rifle and opened fire, killing 14 students and three teachers and wounding 14 others.

The whole country mourned the loss of young students and teachers, sparking a heated debate over gun control.

Democrats are pleading with lawmakers to take action, and increase the amount of gun control, or ban them altogether.

Republicans contradict this argument; they believe the gunman is solely to blame and everyone should be able to have a gun by right of the second amendment.

So do we blame the gun or do we blame the gunman? Of course we blame the gunman because he pulled the trigger, but if he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the gun in the first place there would be no trigger to pull.

Being over the age of 18 it might take one person around 30 minutes to purchase a gun at a shop, no background check required.

Nikolaus Cruz had purchased seven rif les in the year prior to the shooting. He used an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle to shoot-up a high school full of students.

People defend their ownership of guns as use for protection and occasionally for hunting. Having a small handgun for protection and maybe a rifle for hunting, in my opinion, is reasonable.

However, how does someone defend having a semi-automatic weapon?

This gun fires 800 rounds a minute, which is 13.3 rounds per second.

Why would anyone need a gun like that in their home? Cruz was allowed to have a weapon like this and what did he use it for? Firing 13.3 rounds per second into a crowd of high school students.

Nikolaus Cruz had a troubling past.

His instability and anger over his treatment at school led him to commit this heinous crime. There were many signs of danger when it came to his actions, though nothing was done to deal with it.

He posted photos of guns on Instagram as well as dead animals, he was put in an institution multiple times

and his behavior in school was nothing short of disturbing; even his teachers claimed to be afraid of him.

So do we solely blame him for this massacre?

I mean it is true that â&#x20AC;&#x153;guns donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t kill people, people kill people.â&#x20AC;? I believe that statement entirely, but if Cruz had used a knife instead he would have done less than half the damage he did with a gun.

In our society today, it is easy to purchase guns without a license at all. If Nikolaus Cruz didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the access he did to guns, in our society he might have still found a way to get one.

So do we bla me t he g u n? Or t he gunman? I believe the answer is both.

Since the shooting, both sides have been fighting so hard against each other that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see that working together could solve this problem.

We all want the same outcome, no more mass shootings, so why canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we all work together to achieve that?

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already stated that if the gunman wanted to buy a gun regardless of gun laws, he could, but when you think of how lenient gun laws are today it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even hard.

Passing stricter gun control laws may not solve this problem in its entirety,

but it can be the first step we need to end mass shootings in America.

The harder we make it for these gunmen to get guns, the harder it will be to follow through with these acts. If we make it strenuous for shooters to get guns, maybe they will give up.

We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be sure that passing more laws will improve this problem, but why havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we tried?

Gun control laws need to be passed to help fix this problem, but we also need to teach our youth to catch the signs he was obviously portraying in advance.

It was evident that Cruz had issues, and he was reported to the authorities.

The FBI had every opportunity to prevent this tragedy from happening but they chose to ignore the threat.

When it comes to solving this problem, we need to open our minds to every possible solution. Lawmakers need to stand up and do something rather than sit around pretending like it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen.

We need to find the signs and do something about it. We need to band together because there is no nation stronger than one united together in ending the violence guns bring to this world when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re placed in the wrong hands. n

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I f you r element a r y school chi ld decided to start stabbing all of the cats and dogs in the neighborhood, your first reaction would not be concerning how he got the knife, but why your child has some twisted desire to stab cats and dogs.

With that same logic, why arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we focusing on why we have teenagers wantonly massacring their classmates?

While school shootings like what we saw in Florida are very rare and make up an inconceivably low percentage of the murders in our country, why do they happen at all?

I find it illogical to immediately jump on firearms and the NRA. If Islamists were stabbing Americans on a regular basis like you see in Europe, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be odd to start attacking the cutlery industry.

The semi-automatic rif le has been around since the first half of the 20th century and rifles like the AR-15 have been sold to the public since the mid20th century. These school shootings we hear about, and other non-political mass shootings, did not come into vogue till decades after that.

W hen examining American mass shootings at schools (non-gang related), we have to go look to an outlier first. In 1966, Charles Whitman used a bolt-action rifle to wreak havoc upon the University of Texas at Austin.

On Whitmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body at the time of his

death was a drug, Dexedrine. This was used to treat ADHD and Narcolepsy.

Revealed by an autopsy of Whitmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body was a tumor in his brain.

Most would agree that his actions that day and prior to that day were that of a man gone insane. Was the usage of this drug a factor?

Fast forward to 1999 and we have Columbine. The FBI concluded that Eric Harris was a straight psychopath and Dylan Klebold was depressed and therefore manipulated by Harris. The guns were acquired illegally.

According to CNN.com, Harris was on an antidepressant drug called Luvox.

Heading to 2007, we have the Virginia Tech shooting. Seung-Hui Cho, a student, killed 32 people in Blacksburg. He committed this massacre with pistols.

He was diagnosed as mentally ill and depressed and had been since middle school. He was taking the antidepressant Prozac according to the report of the Virginia Tech Review Panel.

In 2012 we have what is probably the most memorable for my generation: Newtown. According to Yale Daily News, Adam Lanza was seen by psychologists fairly early in life and was prescribed Celexa, another antidepressant.

There is no clinical proof the FDA recognizes that points to antidepressants or any other psychotropic drug as a cause for violence.

While I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go into detail for every mass shooting, both in and out of schools, the trend of psychotropic drugs being

involved is shocking.

Many strong arguments can be made that mass shooters, at schools or not, are often a perfect storm of mental illness and intensely troublesome family situations/early childhoods.

This would certainly describe the last shooter in Florida.

Although there is no information yet on whether or not the Florida shooter was taking drugs, it was confirmed that he had an extensive history of mental health issues, along with a childhood and adolescence filled with loss, exclusion and the sudden deaths of his adopted parents.

Like the most recent mass murderer, taking pharmaceuticals is not a prerequisite to being a crazed killer. Despite a lack of conclusive evidence of whether or not pharmaceuticals are causing the uptick in mass shootings over the last 25 years or so, I would like to point out an interesting observation.

Out of the 34 deadliest mass shootings, from a list compiled by CN N. com, 27 of them took place after 1987, when the antidepressant Prozac hit the market.

Quickly after Prozac, we saw other antidepressants like Paxil and Zoloft in 1992, Luvox in 1994, Lexapro in 2002 and Cymbalta in 2004. Along with Prozac these are all the most common antidepressants in the market.

At the same time of these rises in mass shootings, according to a report by the National Center for Health Statistics,

antidepressant usage amongst Americans increased by almost 400 percent between 1988â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1994 and 2005â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2008.

For those out there that are conscious of the fact that the NRA donates money to politicians: In 2016, according to opensecrets.org the NRA contributed $1,085,100 to the campaigns of both Democrat and Republican candidates (more money went to Republicans) and spent $3,188,000 in lobbying efforts.

In the same year, and according to the same source, Pfizer, the company who produces Zoloft, one of the most p opu l a r a nt idepr e s s a nt s , don at e d $ 2,803,133 to political campaigns and spent a whopping $ 9,880,000 on lobbying efforts.

Pfizer spends three times as much as the NRA influencing politicians, yet we hear nothing of this? Pfizer is a company, whose main mission is not to influence politics, while the NRAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main mission is to lobby on behalf of its five million members.

If NRA spokeswoman Dana Loesch â&#x20AC;&#x153;ownsâ&#x20AC;? our legislators like now prominent teenage gun control activist David Hogg claims, then Pfizer and all the other pharmaceutical companies who also spend millions on Washington must really, own our legislators.

The reason for mass shootings is never going to be black and white, and while guns may often be a tool for these terrible acts, I fear that our focus is only on the tool, rather than addressing the reason for these shootings. n

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Snapchat has become one of the most popular social media networks in our generation. It seem like everywhere you go you see teenagers or young adults taking selfies, adding filters to them and posting to their stories.

Recently Snapchat has released a new, controversial update that has produced a ton of outrage and received lots of backlash from users. Celebrities have even joined the outcry. Kylie Jenner cost Snapchat $1.3 billion in stocks after she tweeted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sooo does anyone else not open Snapchat anymore? Or is it just me ... ugh this is so sad.â&#x20AC;?

Users even began a petition to restore the old Snapchat on change.org, which received over a million signatures. But is the new Snapchat update really that terrible? Or are users just overreacting?

I typically donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like change. I get very uncomfortable when something is different. However, the new Snapchat update is a rare case of change that I like. The new Snapchat is actually easier to use then the old Snapchat. It offers several new features that make it better.

For example, Snapchat now separates your friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stories from the discover page. Previously, Snapchat combined content from friends, publishers and celebrities all on one page. Now, if you swipe right, you can see all of the stories your friends have posted. If you swipe left, you can see the stories of different pop-culture media outlets, such as DailyMail, MTV and BuzzFeed.

The new Snapchat also separates your friends tab into stories, group conversations or all of them combined. Additionally, the new update provides users with the ability to change the type of font â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ranging from Comic Sans to Rainbow to Glow â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which makes Snapchats more captivating.

I admit, at first I was mad when Snapchat updated without my permission.

When I first heard all of the controversy surrounding the new update, I was glad I hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t updated it. Then, when I opened my Snapchat and it automatically updated, I was fuming to say the least. I too was confused at first and couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell how to view peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stories.

However, once I used it for a while and became accustomed to it, the new update grew on me. Instead of immediately jumping onto the bandwagon thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bashing Snapchat, people need to take some time to get a feel for the new layout.

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand why people are so adamantly against the new update when they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take away any features or drastically change anything. All the new update did was alter the layout of the app for the better. The new update isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as confusing and hard to navigate like people claim it is.

The outrage over the new Snapchat update is just another foolish controversy that consumed American news coverage for days. The fact that so many people are freaking out over something as senseless and futile as a social media update shows how trivial our societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;problemsâ&#x20AC;? have become. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disheartening that our generation has become so self-absorbed and consumed by digital media that one of the biggest, current issues is the update of a social media outlet. n

< G`oo`m oj oc` @_dojm Dear Editor: I believe that most of us Americans have been victims of bullying and/or some form of abuse at some time in our lives. As a former counselor and therapist, I worked with and tried to help many victims of everyday bullying, as well as various other forms of abuse.

I found that the biggest problem, issue and challenge that they dealt with was that they did not stand up to their bullies and abusers. The best question that I have ever heard a counselor or therapist ask their clients relative to this was the following: â&#x20AC;&#x153;What parts of yourself donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you love that allows you to let this bully or abuser to continue to mistreat and abuse you?â&#x20AC;?

This question prompted many people to finally make some serious changes in their lives and to walk away from and leave their abusers.

Sincerely, Stewart B. Epstein Epstein has spent five years working as a professional counselor and therapist in the fields of Alcoholism, Drug Addiction and Mental Illness/Mental Health. But for most of his working life, he was a college professor of Sociology, Social Work and Psychology. He loved his students and cared very deeply about their well-being. He misses them. He misses how idealistic they are and how much they want to try to make the world a better place. A major reason why he submitted this letter to The Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Log is because he believes that the question contained within it might help some of CNUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students, especially CNUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s female students, who are being abused and bullied by their boyfriends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being in no relationship is better than being in an abusive and bullying relationship.â&#x20AC;? n

A common theme Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gotten in terms of questions has pertained to relationships, by and far. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My roommate this..â&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;my best friend that...â&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;my family did this...,â&#x20AC;? etc. These are all things I felt to be very close to home and I can relate to.

Relationships are hard work, whether that be the fight you and your best friend have over something as small as a toll or the fear of going home to face your parents after something life changing happened.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve touched on a lot of things when it comes to relationships, but I must say this week definitely takes the cake in terms of interesting questions. Not that interesting is a bad thing, to each their own preferences. We all have a type and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely completely your own call on how you live your life. ;GMJL=KQ G> ;DAH9JL DA:J9JQ

If we all had a sugar daddy, maybe weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be happier and thriving? Sidenote: Now accepting applications for one!

My friend is in a weird â&#x20AC;&#x153;sugar daddyâ&#x20AC;? relationship with a guy who is 20 years older than her. She says she just has to hang out with him in order to reap the benefits but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what I think about it. Should I say something?

First of all...where do I sign up? This sounds like the college dream everyone wishes for. However, if weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re keeping it real I think the chances of this arrangement being exactly as it has been described is pretty slim. Why would a 40-something year old man just wanna kick it with a cute 20-year-old college girl just for funsies? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not callinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; your friend a liar, but I surely ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t callinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; her a truther.

That being said, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really none of your business whether or not sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s having sex with someone or not. Unless you personally know the person in question in a way as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your father, brother, uncle, boyfriend, etc. then you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to worry about what is (or isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t) going on between the two of them. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s her own business and if she chose to omit it then it was for a reason.

As far as the age thing, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sweat it. I feel like we live in a society where people used to worry so much about age and now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a thing. Yeah itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not common, but if someone wants to be romantically involved with someone twice their age, more power to them. The couple is able to do what they want, as long as it is within the law, so who are you to tell your friend that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the wrong there?

Long story short: thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably more to the story but it ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t none of your business!

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Becky out *Submissions have been edited for clarity and length.

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Hypnotic Control presented Un le a s h t h e T a le nt , a f u n fusion of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dancing with the S t a r sâ&#x20AC;? a nd â&#x20AC;&#x153;A mer ic a's G ot Talent.â&#x20AC;?

T his event was a mi x b e t we e n a t a l e nt c o mp e t i tion for CNUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students and a showcase of various dancers and CNU organizations.

Those who were not there for t h e t a le nt c o mp e t it io n were Hypnotic Control, CNU S t or m a nd a b at on t w i rler from the Marching Captains.

The talent competition consi sted of si ngers a nd d a nc ers tr ying their best to win over the favor of not only the jud ge s, but a l s o t he c r owd since both would be picking the winners of the competition.

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Senior A llison Baltz d a nc e d her way i nto t he jud ges he a r t s a nd wa s t he pick for judges favorite.

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BY PHOENIX HINES PHOEN I X.H I N ES.16 @ CN U.EDU

Even after a strong second half for the Christopher Newport Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketball team, the Captains fell short of claiming their third straight Capital Athletic Championship this past weekend against York College, losing to the Spartans in a tough battle, 82-73.

The Captains got off to a slow start in the beginning of the game as the Spartans outscored them in the first half 35-26 while shooting a bizarre 58.3 percent from the field and 57.1 percent from behind the arc.

Junior Tyler Femi shot 2-3 behind the three-point line in the first half and also racked up two rebounds and an assist. Senior â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Big Man,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Spencer Marin, gained two early fouls in this game which caused Coach Krikorian to limit his playing time in the first half.

The second half of the CAC championship game was an absolute shootout.

Both teams scored 47 points apiece and shot exceptionally well from the field.

Despite being down by nine at half, the Captains put together a few runs that put them up 57-55 with eight minutes left in the game.

The Spartans started to pull away after they went on a 19-3 run late in the second half to push their lead to 14 with only two minutes left to go in the game.

The story of the second half for the Captains was about freshman shooting guard, Brock Geiman. Geiman propelled the offense in the closing half as he posted 18 points while shooting 7-11 from the field and 3-6 from behind the arc. Gieman finished the game with a

career-high 21 points.

Senior Aaron McFarland also had a stellar second half as he posted 11 points while shooting 4-9 from the field. McFarland posted 15 points throughout the full game. This is the 12th game in a row where McFarland posted double digits in the points column.

For the Spartans, Reich picked up where he left off in the second half and finished the game with 25 points to go along with his six rebounds and three assists.

The Spartans also got a great second half out of Jason Bady who put up 12 of his 16 points in the closing half.

Despite the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent loss in the CAC championship final, they still earned an atlarge bid in the NCAA tournament. This is the third year in a row that the Captains will host an NCAA tournament game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saturday was a tough one. We knew going into the game that whoever made the least amount of mistakes was going to win the game,â&#x20AC;? says McFarland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On Saturday, York made the least amount of mistakes and took the chip home. Kudos to them, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been outstanding all year. But with that being said, especially Spencer and I, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just blessed to have another chance to an extended career and a shot at being National Champs.â&#x20AC;?

They will face Lancaster Bible College in the first round on March 2, at the Freeman Center. The time is still to be determined.

There will be another NCAA tournament game on March 2 at the Freeman Center as Franklin & Marshall University will play against Emory & Henry College in their first-round game. The two winners will play against each other in the second round of the tournament. n

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The Christopher Newport Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketball team fell short of capturing their second consecutive Capital Athletic Championship as they lost to Marymount University in the final seconds of a tight and hard fought game, 61-60.

The Captains got off to a hot start in the first quarter as they jumped out to a nine point lead with a minute left in the first quarter.

Sam Porter continued her dominant performance as she scored the Captainsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first five points of the game.

The second quarter was more of a back and forth battle. The Captains were outscored 16 -15 by the Saints during the quarter. The Captains were led by seniors Makenzie Fancher and Anitra Thomas.

Fancher scored six points and pulled down one rebound while Thomas scored six points and secured two rebounds.

For the Saints, Nicole Viscuso and Tenesha Green led the way. Viscuso scored nine points and pulled down three rebounds while Green scored seven points and had two steals in the opening half.

Leah Hurst also tossed out five assists for the Saints during the half.

The third quarter was dominated by the Captains as they led by 11 points towards the end of the quarter.

Anitra Thomas picked up right where she left off from the first half as she scored seven of her game-high 13 points in the third quarter of the game.

In the fourth quarter the Captains led by 10 points, but the Saints went on a huge run to tie up the game at 54 during the six-minute mark.

Fancher nailed two three-pointers that gave the Captains a 60-55 lead with a minute left in the game.

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Porter currently leads the team in points with 10.2 points per game and is second on the team in steals with 57 in the year.

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Haddad totaled 14 points on the day and also pulled down four rebounds.

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steals. Hurst completed her unbelievable day with her game-winning layup.

Despite the tough loss for the Captains, the team still earned an at-large berth into the NCAA tournament and will travel to Ashland, Va. on as they will play at Randolph-Macon College against Haverford College.

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Many different fitness classes are of fer e d at t he F r e em a n C ent er on campus, but the most popular are yoga classes.

A lot of students go to get a good workout in and relax when they come to the Freeman Center. Stephanie Dygert is a student fitness instructor who teaches yoga. This past Friday on Feb. 23 she put on a specialty yoga class called New Moon Yoga. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The New Moon Yoga class was focused on renewal, relaxation and setting new intentions. The new moon is a time to create new visions for yourself and start fresh and positive,â&#x20AC;? says Dygert.

The class consisted of a lot of reflection and trying to start anew for students. She emphasizes the importance of letting anything go that may be blocking a student from getting a fresh start.

Apart from this special class Dygert taught, she also teaches Yoga Flow classes throughout the week.

These classes are slower paced and allow students to get deeper into the poses and really reflect in all parts of the class. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I came to yoga after I had a major spinal surgery. I had lost most of my f lexibility and mobility, and I hoped that yoga would help me recover,â&#x20AC;? says Dygert.

Not only did it help her recover, it

also helped her change her outlook on life. She was able to become a calmer, happier person through the mental and spiritual aspects of yoga.

Dygert started yoga and found a new passion and love that she wanted to continue throughout her life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After practicing for several years, I decided that I wanted to become a yoga instructor to prove that it can help anyone, regardless of limitations,â&#x20AC;? says Dygert.

The most important part of yoga to her is the fact that she was able to push through a difficult time in her life and wants to help others do the same through yoga.

Dygert wants everyone to feel like they can attend her classes and gain

something from them.

She teaches her classes for all different types of people, not just experienced yogis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love that yoga has something for everyone. Whether you come to yoga for the physical practice of strengthening your muscles and increasing your flexibility, for the mental relaxation, for the welcoming community, or for the spiritual refocusing, yoga has something to offer everyone,â&#x20AC;? says Dygert.

When she teaches she tries to encourage her students to take advantage and really use yoga as an outlet for all the stressors in life.

The New Moon Yoga class that Dygert conducted was a huge success a nd allowed students to take part in a different type of yoga and start fresh. n

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With spring break rapid ly approachi n g a nd wit h t r avel on ever yone’s m i nd , t her e m ay b e a n exhibit closer to home that will take you on an unforgettable journey back in time.

The Virginia Museum of the Fine A r t s ( V M FA) ne st le d r i g ht i n t he heart of the museum district of Richmond, Va. is home to many famous works of a r t . F ree a nd op en to t he p u bl i c , t h e mu s e u m h ol d s pi e c e s from artists such as Rousseau, Sargent and Hopper — their permanent collection holding more than enough big names to justify the drive there.

And with Richmond only a little over an hour drive away from Christopher Newport, spring break provides the perfect opportunity for a day trip.

But i f t h i s h a s b e en t he c a s e i n ye a r s p a s t it i s mor e s o t h e c a s e t his semester as t he V M FA wi l l be soon closing one of their most ambitious exhibitions yet — “Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Emperor of China.”

Hidden underneath the usual halls of the museum, the exhibit asks you to fol low t he twists of t he creation of a u ni f ie d Chi n a, a nd one m a n’s search for untold immortality.

Requiring a ticket to get in, unlike the rest of the museum, the exhibit is guarded and blocked off, already sep-

arated from the rest of the museum by a lon g s t a i r c a s e dow n t o t he lowest level where t he ex hibition takes place.

Once entering the exhibit, it asks you to follow, in a labyrinthine way, the history of the creation of a unified China, as it twists and turns, centuries after its occurrence, right before your eyes.

Star ting of f with a col lection of many of the smaller archeological pieces t hat consisted i n what has l a r gely b e en de scr ib e d a s one of the greatest archeological finds of the 20th century, the unique care and detail, as well as the expansive nu mb er of items, provide a cle a r g la nce i nto what li fe i n a societ y seemi ng ly so di f ferent f rom ou rs today was like.

From coins and vases to pieces of ar t that decorated its culture, the ex hibit moves towa rd s more p ersonal moments of the culture. This provides the visitor with a richer u nderst a ndi ng of t he p eople t hat experienced first-hand this volatile time in history, before the exhibit closes itself off into a smaller hallway.

T he ha l lway which displays the architectu re of the time prepares the visitor as they enter the f ina l room, mi r rori ng t he discover y of the archaeologists of the time.

O p e n i n g out o f t h e l aby r i nt h , the largest pu l l of exhibit reveals itself— the army of terracotta warr i o r s . A c l ay a r my cr e ate d by t he f i r st emperor of China to protect him in the a f t e rl i fe , t h e s h e e r expanse of the army when f i r st d i sc overed led to the noto riety of f ind. This paired with what histori a n s k now of t he t i me p er io d , p a i nt s a disconcerting look into the past. A man wrought with power, afraid of death, dedicates hou rs a nd hou r s to t h i s a r my, never to b e se en, to protect him in the afterlife.

B ei n g able t o s e e i n det ai l, t he f r u it s of t hat u nbelievable amount of labor that went into the creation of this ‘army,’ for so long hidden away is somet hi ng t hat is t r u ly i ndescribable.

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The Falk Gallery gave CNU an experience in experimentation with visiting artist/professor Scott Ludwig’s art series entitled ‘Martyrs n’ Mayhem.’ Along with leading a workshop for CNU art students on the methods of printmaking, Ludwig presented a variety of his own print works to show how he experiments with a traditional wood-and-ink method while also paying homage to those subjects that he feels have been forgotten by time.

Ludwig’s subjects in his ‘Martyrs n’ Mayhem’ series are not the kinds of martyrs that we generally think about when we hear the word. Growing up Catholic, Ludwig explained during his presentation on Feb. 22 that the term ‘martyr’ had a very religious meaning to him in his childhood – however, in his work, the martyrs aren’t exactly religious icons. Instead, he took his inspiration from viewing bodies that had been dedicated to science, giving life to bodies long forgotten despite their contributions to modern science and medicine.

This morbid reminder of death stems from the artistic tradition of ‘veritas,’ which deals with still-life subjects that represent the fleeting of time. This serves as the mode through which Ludwig crafts his various prints, each of which carries its own unique story and, in some cases, unique printmaking method. Ludwig’s experimentation in printmaking stems from his own unique artistic voice, as well as his time spent in Holland with a professional glassmaker.

Ludwig utilizes his experience with Holland’s glassmaking tradition to create some truly remarkable art pieces, such as

his work ‘Martyr’s Cremation’, which was created through the use of glass sheets, special silver ink and paper that can withstand up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ludwig explores other ways in which to blend the mode of printmaking with other facets of art, from the traditional method of wood carving to the use of modern-day technology and digital editing.

Many of his pieces of art are the products of digital manipulation, allowing him to layer and fuse various digital creations with actual photographs, providing a juxtaposition of various art styles.

The images benefit from this kind of inspired experimentation not just by creating what Ludwig called ‘dense meaning,’ or the creation of layers in a work that brings about multiple interpretations and emotions, but also by his ability to take what most might see as morbid and making it beautiful. Those who had dedicated their bodies to science had “no history,” and were often “forgotten by the past,” as Ludwig explained.

By placing them in his artistic medium, by highlighting everything from the cadavers of conjoined fetuses to images in a manual about battlefield injuries, Ludwig memorializes these subjects and celebrates the medical milestones that came out of their contributions in death.

It was ‘uplifting’, a word that Ludwig uses to express how he felt about honoring such people, and the ways in which, through art, he could bring them back to life.

Scott Ludwig is a professor at Appal achi a n St ate Universit y i n Nor t h Carolina. More information about his previous and ongoing projects is available at scottludwigart.com. n

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Fol lowing the events of “Captain America: Civil War,” T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) returns to his home of Wakanda to family, political and global problems. Struggling between being an honorable king while holding the power of being the Black Panther, T’Challa must also defend Wakanda’s throne from the conniving Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan), the film’s antagonist.

The film excels in its world-building.

Crafting a culture to match the land of Wakanda, the movie often focuses on intimate moments between characters that are not the titular one. T’Challa takes a backseat to the side characters so the audience can see how his actions really affect those around him. The audience sympathizes with not just T’Challa, but also all of the side characters due to this. Most notably, the motivation behind Killmonger’s actions is the most interesting step Marvel has

taken in the crafting of its villain.

On top of writing one of their most charismatic villains, Michael B. Jordan plays the role perfectly. In addition, the supporting cast plays their part just as well. Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) is an exceptional spy who just so happens to be the ex-girlfriend of the Black Panther and Okoye (Danai Gurira) is an honorable General in the Dora Milaje, an elite force of female warriors whose duty is to protect king and country.

Even Everett Ross (Martin Freeman), who has little screen time compared to the other leading characters, has his character arc that is intertwined with the saving of the country of Wakanda.

These characters bring the world of Wakanda to life.

Un for t u n at ely, t he s e ac t or s a r e giving their utmost to a script that, at times, is not on par with their performance. This especially stands out when characters are walking around the Wakanda marketplace. The film only gives one alleyway to portray the

feeling of life in Wakanda. Characters are constantly walking and talking in the same setting, and you never see life past this alley and the throne room.

The citizens of Wakanda and their daily life is completely unseen.

Added on to this weak script, the effects of the movie look heavily unpolished and seem outdated, even on the first viewing. Certain locations that the camera hold on for prolonged periods felt like poor green screen effects when they could have filmed in an actual location. T he action sequences are mostly shot in extremely dark settings, and it is hard at times to know what is happening because of this choice.

In addition, the action is not thrilling. The lack of stakes within the film, shown through the Black Panther’s invulnerability to gunfire, falling from buildings and giant rhinoceros attacks, makes the action scenes a firework show that lingers. There is never a moment where the Black Panther feels like he is in danger because he simply

can’t be in danger.

In a similar fashion, the plot lacks the necessary explosiveness for a film of this caliber. The movie meanders for the first 40 minutes, and it is not until Killmonger returns after an extended period that the story kicks in, but not for long. During this brief intermission of interesting character dynamic, the script elects for action sequences rather than pursuing the character drama that is at the heart of the film.

There was potential for this movie to be something extremely special if it had delivered on the promise that Killmonger set out to do, but instead the script inserted an elongated sequence of “they fight,” because all Marvel movies need a big spectacular fight scene.

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Fou nded t h ree yea rs ago by A lpha Phi A lpha brother Derick Lee Stephenson Jr. and the Upsilon Beta chapter, an event called Black on Black R hy m e w a s p e r for m e d i n t h e S t ud io T h e at e r (previously Black Box Theater).

T h i s event wa s or i g i n a l ly k now n a s a s l a m poet r y event , but over ti me, brot hers of A lph a Phi Alpha wanted to do more.

BL ACK is an acrony m that stands for Beauty, Love, Achievement, Culture and Knowledge, created by brother Success Nchotu, who hosted this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7: 0 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153; We a l l w a nt e d t o h i g h l i g ht m o r e c u lt u r e , a ra nge of a r ts a nd a broader audience. Wit h a simple title change to BL ACK, we felt as though we were making a bold statement,â&#x20AC;? says brother Edward Benton III. The event started with brother Quaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;dir Bryant singing the Negro National Anthem, followed by brother Richard Nicolasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; speech on the need for patience, forg iveness a nd love i n faci ng hat red and oppression. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saturday eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event was a per for mance a r ts showc ase u n li ke a ny ot her on c a mpus. To close out Black History Month, we dedicated the event towa rds a celebration of histor y, cu lt u re and the arts,â&#x20AC;? says Benton. â&#x20AC;&#x153; We h a d a r a n g e o f si n g e r s s uc h a s K h a l i a Di xon, Jay ne T homas a nd Cassidy Dice, just to name a few. The highlights were alumni brother Jon Echols singing his first album single, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Miss

M e l a n i n ,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wh ic h i s av a i l abl e o n iT u n e s , a n d Liesl Mattar, who closed the show with her cover of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;At Lastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by Etta.â&#x20AC;?

C a s s i d y D y c e p e r f o r m e d â&#x20AC;&#x153;J e a l o u s â&#x20AC;? b y Labrinth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a ma zi ng t hat t hey [A lpha Phi A lpha] a l lowe d A f r ic a n A mer ic a n a r t i st s i n t he CN U community to express their talents,â&#x20AC;? says Dyce.

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by Daniel Caesar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honest ly, I just t horough ly enjoyed bei ng on the same stage with so much other talent. Everyone who per for med was amazing and I was honored that I was able to have the chance to showcase my own talent,â&#x20AC;? says Thompson.

A long wit h voca l per for ma nces were a series o f s p o k e n w o r d p o e m s b y J o r d a n D a b n e y, Ma rckel Bonds, brot her Edwa rd Benton I I I a nd the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s origina l creator, Derick Stephenson Jr. â&#x20AC;&#x153; O n e o f t h e m o s t i n c r e d i bl e a s p e c t s o f t h e showcase was how seamlessly each performance was tied together throughout thought-provoking poetry, stimulating singing and genuine passion from each performer,â&#x20AC;? says Benton.

Not on ly was the event composed of poets and vo c a l p e r for m a nc e s , but a l s o fe at u r e d s a xo phone player David Guy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was mag ni f icent, a n d b r ou g ht t h e e nt i r e ve nu e i nt o a s t at e o f serenity,â&#x20AC;? says Benton. â&#x20AC;&#x153; I t h i n k event s l i ke t h i s a re ver y i mp or t a nt for t he bl ack c om mu n it y on c a mpu s . It g ive s us t he chance to celebrate each ot her and t r u ly ap p r e ci at e how muc h we h ave t o o f fe r,â&#x20AC;? s ay s

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Brot her s s aw t he event a s a suc c ess, sel l i n g out the entire venue, approximately 130 seats. â&#x20AC;&#x153; T his yea râ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rendition was t he most success ful yet. It is safe to say that BLACK has made its way into history as the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staple event of the month,â&#x20AC;? says Benton.

O ver t he we ek s le ad i n g up to t he event , t he Upsilon Beta chapter spent hours selling tickets in the David Student Union for $ 5 each.

T wo hou rs before t he event, t he enti re chap ter a nd a ha nd f u l of a lu m ni brot hers gat hered in the Studio Theater to set up chairs, decorate tables and arrange the various foods and drinks made available during intermission.

E ach br ot her h ad sp e ci f ic a s si g n ment s a nd duties du ri ng t he event, such as Joshua Du he H a r r i s a n d N a s s i r C r i s s r u n n i n g c h e c k-i n s a nd r eg i st r at ion s, a nd Kyl a n Wa sh i n g ton a nd Dai nen Brass escor ti ng g uests a nd per for mers to their appropriate seating. â&#x20AC;&#x153;O vera l l, ever yone pl aye d t hei r pa r t i n pro moti ng, sel li ng, creati ng, per for mi ng a nd pre paring for the event in a spectacular demonstration of st rong u nit y a nd com mu nic ation,â&#x20AC;? says Benton. â&#x20AC;&#x153; T his event wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about t he A lphas nor was it solely about t he per for mers. BL ACK t r u ly is a n i n spi ri ng c elebration of com mu nit y t h at i s rarely depicted in television, music or daily conver s at ion. It i s a c elebr at ion of h i stor y, wh i le also serving as a stride toward the future.â&#x20AC;?

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BY ANNA DORL ANNA.DORL.17@CNU.EDU

Do you have a bunch of clothes sitting in your w a r d r o b e c l o s e t i n you r d o r m w it h n o pl a c e to go ? L o ok i n g for some ex t r a p o cket c a sh? I n se a rch of a new pl ac e to t h ri f t shop ? Capt ai nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Consig nment might be an idea l oppor tu nity for you to solve these problems.

T he Fa r mer â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s M a rket Club of CN U is hosti ng its f i rst ya rd sa le consig n ment event on T hu rsd ay, M a r ch 1 f r om 3 - 4 p. m . on t he York S t r ip a nd L aw n i n b et we en t he York E a s t a nd York West residence ha l ls.

It w i l l fe at u r e gent ly-u s e d clot he s a nd ot her it e m s p r e v i o u s ly ow n e d b y y o u r f e l l ow C a p tains.

St udent s c a n sig n up for i ndividu a l or g roup t a b l e s p a c e t o p u t t h ei r p e r s o n a l i t e m s a n d belongings up for sa le. The event wi l l provide a space for st udents to buy, sel l or donate. Donations wi l l be taken to a local charity.

H eid i T u r n it s a , h e a d o f t h e S p e ci a l E ve nt s c o m m i t t e e o f t h e F a r m e r â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s M a r k e t C l u b o f CN U, is excited about t he potentia l of what she ex p e c t s t o b e a p opu l a r event on c a mpu s t h i s semester. â&#x20AC;&#x153; S e ei n g a s t h i s i s ou r f i r st ye a r i n t he r u n ni ng, I hop e at least 10 0 p eople show up for t he event,â&#x20AC;? says T ur nitsa. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have 2 0 t ables avai lable for vendors t hat si g n up, s o t hey a r e g u a r a nt e e d a sp ot , but i f we h app en to r u n out of sp ot s or i f p e ople f i nd out about the event too late, we welcome anyone i n t e r e s t e d t o s e t u p t h ei r g o o d s o n a pi c n i c blanket on the York Lawn.â&#x20AC;?

T h e F a r m e r â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s M a rk e t C lu b o f C N U i s w e l l k n o w n f o r p u t t i n g o n t h e c a m p u s F a r m e r â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market, which takes place on Thursdays during the fa l l and spring, with loca l vendors from the community.

T h e c lu b h a s r e c e nt ly b r a n c h e d o u t t o t r y hold i n g ot her t y p e s of event s w it h t he go a l of bringing the CN U community together.

T u r n it s a s ays t he club a l so pl a n s to ho st a n eve nt c a l le d Ni g ht M a rke t l at e r on i n t he Spring semester, a simi lar concept to Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Consig nment featuring student vendors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We set up vendors, provide music, do public r e l at io n s wo rk fo r t h e F a r m e r â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s M a rk e t a n d hold some sp ecia l events such as t he Capt ai nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Consig nment or Night Market,â&#x20AC;? she says.

T h e F a r m e r â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s M a r k e t C lu b h o p e s f o r C a p tainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Consig nment to become a popu la r yea rly occurrence at CN U. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My goa l for t his event is t hat enough people k n ow ab out it , si g n up a n d c o m e t o d o s o m e buy i n g a nd s el l i n g. We wou ld love for t h i s t o be an event that the whole campus pa r ticipates in.â&#x20AC;?

Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Consig nment is a way to clear you r closet a nd f i nd somet hi ng new for col lege budget-friend ly prices, right here on campus.

St udent s c a n si g n up for vendor spac e by e m a i l i n g H eid i T u r n it s a ( h eid i .t u r n it s a .17 @ cnu.edu) . n

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BY KATIE KRYNITSKY KATIE.KRYNITSKY.14@CNU.EDU

T wo m o nt h s d ow n , t wo m o r e t o g o. S p r i n g Break, beginning on March 2, marks the end of midter m exams, and the ha l fway point through the semester.

A lt hough spri ng brea k for most col leges of ten happ ens before t he â&#x20AC;&#x153; f i rst d ay of spri ng,â&#x20AC;? students travel around the countr y and around the world to f ind war mer weather.

D ep end i n g on t he de s t i n at ion , we at her a nd l e n g t h o f t h e t r i p , e v e r y o n e â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s c h e c k l i s t f o r packing wi l l be a litt le di f ferent.

H e r e i s a l i s t o f a few e s s e nt i a l s t h at mo s t people wi l l want to make sure not to forget.

CLOT H ING Undergar ments ! W hen planning a vacation, it is easy to spend so much time focusing on your di f ferent out f its that you forget the most impor tant pieces of clothing.

It is a lways sa fe to bring a light rain jacket or coat, even i f your travel destination is expecting temperatures over 8 0 for the whole week. Expect the unexpected.

A nd letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s be honest, you probably spent the last few weeks leading up to break getting bikini-bod ready, so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave your swim suit at home by accident. ( Been there, done that.)

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TOI LET R I ES I f you wear contacts, bring solution.

Makeup? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the makeup wipes.

Shampoo, conditioner, a toothbr ush and toothpaste, a razor and shaving cream, deodorant and a l l of the other things you use throughout the day to keep away the smel l... pack them.

F U N IN T H E SU N Sunscreen. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve a l l been stuck inside for classes this winter so chances are, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l l prob ably bur n. Nobody wants to come back looking like a lobster.

T ECH NOLOGY Long drive or f light ahead? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget headphones.

Chargers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for ever y thing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to unplug from the world of technolog y during vacation, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lso nice to have enough batter y li fe to post an Instag ram photo, or let your parents know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sti l l a live.

I f you have one, document your trip with a G oP ro or Polaroid.

I DEN TI FICATION You know who you are, your friends know who you are and maybe the loca l bar tenders and bouncers know who you are, but i f youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re 21 years or older and forget your I D or Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License, your spring break might be spoi led.

It may sound obvious, but no matter what age you are, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the for ms of I D that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l l needâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; these documentations wi l l get you where you need to go. n

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