First Blogger Post

This is my first blogger post for my Communications Through Digital Media (COMM 232) class. 

About me: I am a sophomore here at Christopher Newport University, where I major in Communications and Political Science with a minor in Journalism. I am the News Editor for the Captain's Log. 

I love hockey, specifically the Bruins, so here is a link to their page! Bruins

Here is the link to my Spotify for Creators page. LINK 

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