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APRIL 1, 1998

SERVING THE LONGWOOD COMMUNITY SINCE 1920

Rumor Has It The Truth Comes Out On Monday, March 30, about 50 students gathered in the Commonwealth Ballroom to discuss Longwood's future with college dignitaries. The open forum started with panel member, Tim Pierson, Dean of Students saying, "There Will Be No Secrets at Longwood College." Then the floor was opened for students to ask questions. One concerned student asked about enrollment increasing at Longwood. President Cormier responded that

Another major concern expressed was the possibility of changing the name of Longwood. Once again, President Cormier addressed this issue. She said that there has been talk about changing the name of the college. Upon being booed, President. Cormier did say that name change will not be taken lightly. Ed Bell, Director of Housing answered questions about first floor safety in the Cunninghams, and why the Colonnades, except for South Tabb is housing all freshman. Another housing issue that the panel responded to concerned seniors moving off campus and accommodations for graduate students. Renovations of the Ruffners, as

Longwood is planning on growing, but growing responsibly. She said this consisted of increasing the freshman class each year by one and a half to two percent, which translates into 60 to 70 new students a year. She continued that for the fall of 1998 Longwood is anticipating a freshman class of 782 students, which is only 50 more than last fall. President Cormier also said that Longwood would not surpass an enrollment of 5,000 students.

well as updating the Music Department and the Natural Science labs were among questions raised by concerned students. Students also questioned the panel about what will happen to the computer labs when students are required to have computers, why Students are not given the opportunity to make web pages, and will e-mail be free next year. All of these issues received favorable responses.

By COURTNEY J. KAPPEL Chief Copy Editor

Fifth Annual S-LATE Conference Held At Longwood By DEITRA NANCE Assistant Editor

S-LATE, Longwood's organization for future English and Language Arts teachers, presented its Fifth Annual Teaching English Spring Conference on March 28 in Grainger. "The S-LATE Conference shows our students how conferences work and it gives them more knowledge about teaching. This conference is also a great way for area teachers to bring new teaching strategies back to the region," stated Dr. Jim Cope, Associate Professor of English and President of V.A.T.E. (Virginia Association of Teachers of English). Chris Crutcher, a young adult novelist and author of Running Loose, Ironman, and Staying Fat for Sarah

Byrnes, served as the keynote speaker for this year's conference. Other presenters included a number of Longwood professors, alumni, and students such as Dr. Carolyn Gabb, Dr. Jena Burges, Otis Douglas, Alexandra Meighan, Luther Kirk, Dr. Jan Cope, Jennifer Ledbetter, Holly Annon, Laurie Mooneyham, and Pete Pazmino. Workshops included topics on teaching the new Standards of Learning, introducing students to poetry, connecting music to literature, and how to survive student teaching. "All of the hard work that the executive board has put into S-LATE paid off because so many people left this conference feeling that they had learned more about different teaching approaches that they can incorporate into the classroom," said Sylvia Odell, S-LATE treasurer.

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Radical Ministry Angers Students By KATHRYN BRIDGES & MELANIE BARKER Staff Writer "You are probably here seeking pleasure and self-fulfillment and have given no thought to your creator," shouted preacher Tom Carlisle, standing on the corner of Pine and Redford Friday. Above his head he held a huge sign, propped up with a stick in his belt praising Jesus and judging the actions and decisions of others. Around Carlisle, about 20 or 30 people had gathered. Some stared in curiosity, while others were more vocal. Angered by Carlisle's judgment, gatherers accused Carlisle of lying and misinterpreting the Bible. "If you're going to say something, you should know what you're talking about. He's filling these heads with false knowledge," said Winston Hanks, employee of Longwood.

Carlisle's wife, 27 year old Alisa was not afraid for her husband's safety as the angry crowd gathered defensively around her husband. "It doesn't hurt my feelings when people yell at him. It just proves that what he says is coming from God's word. They are speaking out, because they are convicted." The couple and their two children (Alisa is pregnant now) travel around the country witnessing. Carlisle began the ministry because a preacher came to his college campus and spoke in much the same manner he did Friday. Their home is with friends in Granville, Michigan. Their friends lent them the trailer that they live in for their traveling ministry, which has taken them to cities like Lynchburg and Roanoke. "We're just doing the Lord's will today," said Alisa. "We don't know what the Lord will have him [Tom] do next week."

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EDITORIALS IFC Apologizes For Comment Made At All-Greek Educational Dear Editor, This letter is in regard to a formal apology. A few weeks ago there was an All-Greek Educational about sexual assault and rape. The speaker, Katie Koestner, spoke on her experiences as a rape victim and how she is coping with the trauma. As Koestner walked onto the stage, a person attending the program made a rude comment or noise. This person, who remains unknown, should not have made this

remark or noise. The IFC would like to take the responsibility for this situation. The IFC feels that this was uncalled for and assures those in attendance and the students of Longwood that this will never happen again. Once again, we would like to take the opportunity to apologize for this action. Sincerely, Interfraternity Council

The Rotunda, a student newspaper at Longwood College, is published biweekly during the school year (except holidays and exam periods) and is printed in the offices of the Farmville Herald, Farmville, Virginia. All stories, advertisements, and pictures must be submitted by five pm Sunday in order to run in Wednesday's paper. The Rotunda will not accept any late stories. If you wish to have a story covered, please contact the office and allow a week for most assignments to be given to a staff writer. In case of extenuating circumstances, accommodations may be made. The offices of The Rotunda are located in the Lankford Student Union, Room 142. The office phone number is 804-3952120. Office hours are as posted at the office Letters to the Editor are welcomed and are to be mailed to Box 2901 and should be addressed as such. They must be typed and received by five pm Sunday in order to be published in the Wednesday edition. All letters are subject to editing, and signatures are required. Any person wishing to have his/her name not appear on the letter, may request in writing to withhold the name at press. Letters may be printed at any time and some will be responded to by the Editor. The Rotunda does not discriminate based on religion, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic background or handicap. All inquiries should be directed to Melanie Barker. Editor-in-Chief. The Rotunda Newspaper Executive Staff Melanie Barker. Deitra N. Nance Courtney J. Kappel Gregory McCarney Michael Huey C. Brandi Frasier Sylvia Odell Shelly Perutelli Amber Giles Michael PH. Young Jeff Dingeldein

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Props &Drops PROPS: #1 To the editing staff of The Rotunda. They made up some great Props & Drops for the last issue. #2 To the great springtime weather that we are due. The wet winter has made me grateful for any day that the sun shines with temperatures in the 70s. #3 To Cali Adams for her suggestion that the Class of 2001 be the first to be without December graduation. Students deserve to graduate at the cumulation of their studies. The least that Longwood can do is not mis-lead them into thinking that they will get that immediate gratification. (Jeromy French) #4 To Lancer Productions for bringing greater awareness to gay, lesbian and bisexual lifestyles. Speaker Dan Renzi (from The Real World on MTV) was great.

The Commuter Student Association are hotting the Mowing events Of»n to aU students: "Swinging on a Star" — April 4 CS.ASemiformal Dance 8 p.m.-l am. in the Lankford Ballroom Fee: one non-perishable food item Everyone is welcome Commuter Family Fun Day—April 5 Bowling and pizza I pm. in Lankford Car Maintenance Workshop — April 7 12:30 p.m.-2p.m. Lankford Front Lawn

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DROPS: #1 To the great springtime weather. It makes it VERY hard to be dedicated to studying. Sitting through those long Tuesday/Thursday classes are going to be agony when there are sunbathers basking in the great sunshine. #2 To SGA for enacting policies that are ambiguous, yet strict; vague, yet limiting. The SAFC by-laws should never have been voted into action. (Jeromy French) #3 To some recent BAD food and poor options in the Dining Hall menu. The other day there was no red meat...what is up with that? #4 To the fact that Hiner is still not completed. Thanks for taking your time.

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NEWS Attorney General Earley Launches Task Force On Drinking By College Students Press Release Attorney General Mark Earley launched the first meeting of the Task Force on Drinking by College Students March 9 in Richmond. The Attorney General urged common sense solutions, personal responsibility, and community involvement in fighting the growing problem of binge drinking on the campuses of Virginia's colleges and universities. "The challenge of combating binge drinking on college campuses has become so daunting, and the health and safety risks to our young people so severe, the need for a coor-

dinated and focused statewide campaign against alcohol abuse is now imperative," said Earley. "The key to addressing this problem is clear: we must change the prevailing campus culture that accepts, and in some cases even promotes, alcohol abuse among students." The Task Force, which was created by former Attorney General Richard Cullen, is charged with studying the negative effects of binge drinking and making recommendations on how to effectively address this problem. As Chairman of the Task Force, Earley has called for a series of team meetings and public hearings across the Commonwealth to receive input from Virginians.

Earley emphasized the Task Force should not attempt to mandate solutions from Richmond, but instead lead the discussion on this issue and build public support at the local level for the Task Force's recommendations. The Task Force also will be examining ways to coordinate resources and studying successful programs around the country. The Task Force includes a diverse array of backgrounds and experiences, including college and university presidents, student leaders, legislators, parents, and local business and community leaders. It plans to make final recommendations to the Attorney General before the beginning of the 1998-99 school year.

M.S. Walk Attendance Triples By KATHRYN BRIDGES Staff Writer

rhis year's walk for Multiple Sclerosis on March 22 brought almost triple the number of people it did last year — approximately 300. "We were very gratified that Longwood students are indeed compassionate," said Dr. Robert Cormier, event organizer and Professor of French and English. "We were very pleased with student turn-out. It was fabulous to see that many come out on a Sunday!" The M. S. Walk raises funds for the more than 1,750 western Virginians who have Multiple Sclerosis. Sponsors pledge a certain amount of money for each mile participants walk. The Longwood walk was the first on a list of 14 taking place in the western portion of the state, including Lynchburg, Roanoke and Charlottesville. The route took participants on a five mile trek around the old Moton School and up to Fuqua, then back to campus. There was also a milelong walk for families with strollers, roller blades and kids on bikes. Rest stops with free food and beverages

were provided along the route. A bike, donated by Piedmont Bike Shop, was raffled. Cormier hopes even more businesses and students will get involved next year.

If you or your organization is interested in a nearby M.S. Walk, you can fax The National Multiple Sclerosis Society at (804)979-4475 or call the hot line at 1-800-451-0373 or (804)971-8010.

Diversity Overnight A Success By KATHRYN BRIDGES Staff Writer

Approximately 15 students attended Longwood's Multicultural Overnight Program on March 20 and 21. Students from the under-represented population on campus (AfricanAmerican, Asian, Native American Indian, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, etc.) already accepted for Longwood's Fall semester, were invited. "It was an opportunity for minority students to visit the campus, meet faculty members, and other students with hopes that the experience might entice many of them to attend in the fall," said Admissions Counselor Johnice Brown. Orientation began at 4 p.m. on Friday with dinner. Students were welcomed by Dean of Students Tim

Pierson, faculty members, and student representatives of various clubs and organizations on campus. Dancer Rodney Williams entertained the assembly. After the dinner, the students attended a dance sponsored by the Panhellenic Council. Saturday, the group joined the mini open house, "which was important for those students who had not already visited the campus," said Brown. Administrators hope the introduction to campus life will help recruit and maintain a diverse student body. "I think when people look at the Longwood College student body, they might get the impression that it is not diverse," said Lonnie Calhoun, Director of Multicultural Affairs. "Our campus, percentage-wise, has greater diversity than some larger campuses. The administration is committed to creating diversity." ....

Web Printing Monitored By Library By SHERRY WILLIAMS Staff Writer

rhe Longwood College Library provides a variety of services for the student body. Many students visit the library several times a week to utilize some of these services. Now, one of the quickest and most convenient methods of retrieving information is through the internet. Currently, the library staff, under the direction of Dr. Calvin Buyer, is closely monitoring the amount of printing from the web to see how it is effecting the library's annual budget. Boyer stated that the library is given an annual budget from the state of Virginia of approximately $25,800. Out of this money, the library buys what Boyer referred to as "expendables." The bulk of these supplies is paper and toner. Boyer noted that in regards to printing from web sites that "last year the cost was manageable; this year, it is manageable but costly." This has much to do with the fact that they library now has six extra workstations. There were only five before Christmas Break. Boyer predicts that there will be no change next semester in regards to students printing from the web in the library. The library, however, continues to observe how its budget is affected by the increase in printing from the internet. The increase in web printing has caused' photocopying in the library to decrease, but Boyer believes that photocopying is not an issue at this time. Boyer's main concern is that students get the information they need to aid them in their studies.

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Longwood College And VCU Plan LinkUp Courses For Public Administration /'/ess Release t ~% eprcscntatives from Longwood m^ College and Virginia JL V Commonwealth University signed an agreement to begin the first cooperative education program between the two schools. Starting in the fall, VCU will offer three graduate-level courses in public administration on the Longwood College campus. The VCU courses, combined with Longwood's three graduate-level courses in sociology, would fulfill the 18-hour course requirement for the VCU Certificate in Public Management. The hours earned can also be applied toward a Master's degree in Public Administration from VCU, or the M.S. in Sociology at Longwood. Dr. James Hodgson, Associate Professor of Sociology at Longwood, and Dr. Ralph Hambrick, Professor and Director of the Public Administration

Program at VCU, worked cooperatively for more than a year to develop the joint venture. Dr. Hodgson said the initiative began "with the recognition that graduate students need more options in their academic careers, including administration courses." When management positions come along, Hodgson said that having a master's degree would improve advancement. At the same time, VCU was looking for off-campus opportunities. The VCU graduate program in public administration is designed to meet the educational needs of working professionals who wish to advance their careers, and for students interested in government and non-profit sectors. The M.S. in Sociology at Longwood offers a broad background in critical issues of both criminal justice and social service, with a concentration in Criminal Justice, geared to individuals planning to work or already working in criminal justice or other social service agencies. The first VCU course offered at Longwood in the fall of 1998 will be

Dt. Stephen D. Gwtfredson, Dean, VCU College of Humanities and Sciences and Dt Jennifer M. Appencm, Interim Dean, Longwood College School of Liberal Arb) and Science*, sign agreement between the two tchoob to begin a cooper alive education program at Longwood this fall

Principles of Administration, taught by VCU professor Dr. Leigh Grosenick on Tuesday evenings. A public information session to learn more about the program is set for

April 22 at 7 p.m. in West Ruffner, Room 121. For more information, contact either Dr. James Hodgson at Longwood College (x-2098) or Dr. Ralph Hambrick at VCU (828-1046).

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Fraternities Have 20/20 Vision About Alcohol On Campus By CHRIS BEACH Guest Writer

Last week at the program, "Students Talk About Alcohol," students had the opportunity to speak out about their opinions on alcohol. The program consisted of skits, real life experiences, and a video showing of alcohol's effect on college aged students. The video shown was an episode of 20/20 that depicted the severity of college drinking in fraternities. It showed specific instances at fraternities around the U.S., and how some force pledges to drink, which sometimes results in death. Statistics were given on how fraternity men usually drink more than regular college students. Members of the Greek system were there to comment and give their opinions on alcohol, fraternities, and campus life. Some students felt that Longwood's fraternities do not encourage the use of alcohol as a means of becoming part of the frater-

nity. Others felt that the media had a lot to do with creating the negative image of fraternities. Those attending felt that people rarely looked at the good things done by Greeks such as community service and instead, focused on aspects like alcohol consumption. When a fraternity does one thing wrong, the accomplishments are usually overlooked. This gives their chapter a bad reputation, as well as the entire Greek system. On Longwood's campus the Greek system is working hard to give their individual fraternities a good name in the community and the college. When the question was asked about Longwood going dry, the response was the same. If you take alcohol away from the campus, then people will make their way off campus to drink. It was agreed that taking alcohol away will not solve problems, but would add to existing ones. This program was a great opportunity for students, Greek, and nonGreeks to voice their opinions and learn how others feel on this issue.

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ATTENTION!!!! Monday, April 27,1998 at 5 PM is the absolute deadline for Spring 1999 student teaching applications!

From The Rafters: The Sun Is On, Why Is The Heat? By ED BELL GuestWriter

~JT T" elloooooo Longwood. Well § § it is that time of year when A. -M- folks have a ton of questions about just about everything. My e-mail has been fun to answer. Question of the week: When will the heat be turned off? As in the fall, this question is dictated more by Mother Nature then administrators. We primarily have steam heat in the buildings. When the heat is turned on it takes a bit to get a "head of steam" up to warm the place. Equally, when it is turned off, it takes a bit to cool down. Facilities

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TKE + New Orleans By CHRIS BEACH Curst Writer

During Spring Break some of the brothers from Tau Kappa Epsilon made a IS hour road trip to New Orleans. One might be thinking, "What does this have to do with leadership?" The brothers attended a Regional Leadership Conference for the Fraternity during their stay. It was here where they listened to seminars regarding topics ranging from rush and recruitment to fund raising. Another main focus was the countdown to the Tau Kappa Epsilon Centennial Celebration that will

occur January 9,1999. "It was an excellent opportunity to meet brothers from around the United States and learn how other chapters compare to ours," said chapter Vice President James Bell. Another aspect of the trip that appealed to the brothers was the fact that they were ten minutes from Bourbon Street. "It was fun partying on Bourbon Street, especially when there are Tekes everywhere you look," said one brother. The attending brothers agreed that the trip was definitely worth it and are counting down to the 100th anniversary of Tau Kappa Epsilon.

Mortar Board Sponsors Education Week By DEITRA NANCE Assistant Editor

rhe Geist Chapter of Mortar Board is sponsoring an education and literacy week from April 6-16. During this week. Mortar Board is conducting a book drive to ynefit Prince Edward County Schools. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate in this event and donate boob to help out area children. "By giving to this cause, the Longwood community can show their compassion for helping children receive a quality education. This project will also give Longwood a chance to benefit the Farmville community by improving

the resources available to the students in Prince Edward County," said Shannon Lavinus, Alumni Correspondent CoChair. A list of needed books is available in the G.I.V.E. Office. Although high school books are in demand, children's books would also be greatly appreciated. Books can be donated at the Mortar Board table outside of Blackwell Dining Hall during lunch and dinner. "Mortar Board decided on an education week for our major service project in order to improve the literacy rate in Farmville. Our service goal for this year is "Learning Knows No Boundaries'. We hope everyone will give to this project and help the children of our community." stated Lavinus.

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/t's that time of year again. You've submitted your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and you're waiting to review your Student Aid Report (SAR). In just a few months, you'll receive your financial aid award for the 1998-99 school year. After applying for college financial aid once or twice, you probably can recite the process in your sleep. While reapplying for financial aid is a pretty routine process, applying for a student loan isn't. Did you know that now all student loans are the same? The difference is in the repayment options your lender offers. It may seem a little early to think about repaying your loans, but the extra thought you put into choosing a lender now is worth the hundreds of dollars you'll save later. "Many students don't realize the difference between student loan lenders," says Steve Stocks, Director of Financial Aid Services at Sallie Mae. "Choosing a lender that offers moneysaving programs can save borrowers hundreds of dollars in repayment." When choosing your lender for the 1998-99 school year, be sure the financial institution offers borrower benefits that can reduce your repayment costs and help you manage your loans. Lenders that partner with Sallie Mae offer three money-saving programs. The Great Rewards Program

reduces the interest rate on your federal Stafford loan by two full percentage points after you make the first 48 payments on time. A typical borrower with $10,000 in student loans would save $578 at current interest rates (8.25%) over a 10-year repayment term. The Great Returns Program credits your account with Stafford loan origination fees paid in excess of $250. That would mean a savings of $97 to a student who borrows $10,000. The Direct Repay Plan cuts your interest rate by 1/4% when you authorize Sallie Mae to automatically transfer your loan payment from checking or savings account. For the student who borrowed $10,000, Direct Repay would save a total of $242 in interest payments. Through the combination of Great Rewards, Great Returns, and Direct Repay, student borrowers can save a substantial amount of money. Borrowers with $10,000 in loans can save a total of more than $866 through these moneysaving borrower programs. Also, be sure your lender offers flexible repayment alternatives and toll-free customer service with knowledgeable representatives who are available after regular business hours. For more information, talk to your financial aid administrator or check out Sallie Mae's Web Site at www.salliemae.com. Students also may call Sallie Mae's toll-free financial aid hotline at 1-800-891-4599, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time.

Batters. Continued from page 5 the screens will not be installed until after you have left for the summer. For continued security, we will have to leave the six inch block in the storm windows. Hopefully, we will continue to have a mild but sunny spring. Room selection cards should be in the mail by press time. If you have any questions, you know where to find the answers. There are new efforts to make Longwood a safer place. There will be a student emergency rescue squad starting up soon. Also, we are trying to identify all of the folks on campus who have certifications in CPR, first aid, life guarding, or EMT training. There is a card in your housing room selection packet to help identify yourself as someone with these skills. Please take a moment to fill out the card and turn it in with your housing card. The hope is to have the entire community aware of

health and safety issues as well as the training to appropriately respond if necessary. The more meetings I sit in about the future of Longwood, the more excited I am about the things that are going on here. Take some time to get involved with the process by getting involved with the Residence Hall Association, your hall council, or the SGA. These organizations represent your voice on campus and they need to be on top of your issues or concerns. Make sure someone knows how you fell about the campus and what you would like to see change as we move towards making this campus—The College Of Virginia. As always, if you have questions, feel free to contact me in the Housing Office at x-2080 or by e-mail at ebell. The racquetball challenge stands at Ed - 10; Challengers - 0.

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jHtts & £htettalhment Author Chris Crutcher Visits Longwood

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After reading two Chris Crutcher novels for my young adult literature class, I was very interested in meeting this outstanding author during S-LATE's Fifth Annual Teaching of English Spring Conference on March 28. I began to feel a bit nervous while waiting for Crutcher at the S-LATE reception on Friday night, but when I saw a blue pick-up truck drive up to the house with Crutcher perched between Linda Eanes, S-LATE Secondary Representative and Heather Swan, an English teaching assistant, all of my fears were set aside. Instead of being an unapproachable expert on young adult literature, Crutcher was an easy-going, down-to-earth guy. Crutcher is not a run-of-the-mill, "Average Joe" writer. His young adult literature novels frankly discuss very serious topics such child abuse, sexual assault, homosexuality, and racism. Many school administrators have tried to censor this ALA Best Book

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Prepare for a marathon of music as WLCX announces plans for the annual Bandfest Numerous local and national bauds will be arriving to Longwood April 25 to play for free to Longwooti students in the Lancer Gym Beginning at 12 pjn., Bandfest will open with bands like Stinkpalm, Hard Left, Enemy Soil. Kg Destroyer, and Pranksters. Sau,Dead AM Farm and Submerge—just to name a few—will finish out the evening. Director of WLCX, Ban lute, hopes mat this year's line up will create more diversity in the program. With the combination of skacore, pop, funk, fusion, folk, and pop punk there is sure to be something for everyone.

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WLCX Seeks To Increase Staff And Audience By MELANIE BARKER Editor-in-Chief T T m'c somc students are avid \/\l listeners of WLCX, the col f V lege radio station, others are barely aware of its existence, causing students to miss out on an entertaining and beneficial campus resource. Currently located on the second floor of Ruffner, WLCX provides students with numerous types of music at well as campus-related information. Tucked away beyond the Ruffner computer lab, WLCX is seeking to promote itself as a helpful campus organization. With the strengthening of the Communications minor Ben Tufts, General Manager of WLCX sees the significance of die radio station increasing as the Communications minor works more closely with the radio station. With die close relationship between die minor and the radio station, the current DJs and executive board hope to see an increase in the WLCX staff. Tufts emphasizes die difference between college and commercial radio and encourages all interested students to look into being a part of the radio station, whether they have a minor in Communications or not He stresses that DJs do not have to be a part of a class and that training hours can be arranged for interested persons lacking experience. With die revamped Communications minor and die future plans for the radio station, WLCX is dasunad to hWH a tily utili campus.

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Junkfood Buddha, CD Review By GREG McCARNEY Arts & Entertainment Editor

the last time Junkfood Buddha visited Longwood's campus was fall 1997 for Lancer Productions' Kick Off Concert. Their long awaited self-titled debut album has now arrived. Junkfood Buddha is a Richmond based band which has been playing together for around two years. They have a rather non-traditional set up for their instrumentation. Junkfood Buddha has a the regular bass, guitar, drums, keyboard, but the twist is the sax and trombone. Each song has the horns intertwined to give each song more depth and content. Another interesting aspect of this band is that there is no specified lead singer. Each member of the band sings the lean on different songs, which makes each track seem like they were done by different bands. By the changing of lead singers, the band develops a completely new sound while still remaining genuinely Junkfood. "Junkfood Buddha" is twelve tracks of eclectic grooves packaged in their jam-style signature. Cool tracks to listen for: "Mr. Baker," "She Loves Everybody," and "It Really Doesn't Matter." 'Visit Junkfood Buddha on the web at http://yourtown.com/odxpress/ junkfood/ or Junkfood-Buddha.com.

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John McNaughton Shakes It Up With Wild Things Press Release T" T" is ability to connect an audi§ § ence with the characters on JL A. screen propelled his feature film debut Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer—a disturbing look into the mind of a serial killer—into a cult classic and bumped him onto the filmmaking fast-track. In his latest effort, Mandalay Entertainment/Columbia Pictures Wild Things, which premiers nationally Friday, March 20th, director John McNaughton again dives into the human psyche, only this time he has created a thriller packed so full of greed, lust, and revenge, it makes Danielle Steele novels read like fairy tales. "It's completely perverse with a slick look," McNaughton exudes about his film that teams some of Hollywood's brightest young talent— Kevin Bacon, Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell, Denise Richards, and Daphne Rubin-Vega—with seasoned actors Bill Murray, Theresa Russell, and Robert Wagner. Clearly, McNaughton is a director fascinated with human behavior. " I love behavior, especially criminal behavior because it's always so idi-

otic," he says. "My favorite is the Tonya Harding-Nancy Kerrigan incident. Tonya and her friends hatch this plot and everyone involved thinks it's a good idea. Then they carry it out in the middle of a public ice-skating rink, during the day with camera crews around. So I wonder how long it's going to take to catch these people... 15 minutes?" Set in the murky swamps of the Everglades and a tony yachting enclave called Blue Bay, Wild Things follows a path of twists and turns that weave an intricate web which ultimately leads to questionable allegiances, wealth, and murder. "When I started reading the Wild Things script, I thought I could easily surmise how it would end, as is the case with most scripts. After five pages, I thought it was going to be a cheesy high school movie, or movieof-the-week. When I finished it, I was completely astounded. As wild as the script was, I could easily believe it could happen because of all the crazy things that happen in reality." Wild Things marks McNaughton's return to the studio system and bigger budgeted films since he directed the Robert DeNiro/Uma Thurman/Bill Murray starrer Mad Dog and Glory. "Thought it's great making little pictures, I wanted to make a big pic-

ture," he says of his deviation from the independent scene. "With this picture, I wanted to do something I have never tried before: make it look like a Hollywood picture, make it look commercial. I wanted to pay tribute to Hollywood with handsome men and beautiful women but, as is often the case, underneath that pretty surface is a bowl of worms." To achieve the beauty, Suii. Toller (Neve Campbell left) ind Kelly Van Ryan (Denial Rich.nl.I m caught d«p In a plol of murder, lu.L and revenge the director cast some of films' hottest starts like Kevin Bacon, Matt Dillon, and Neve Wild Things is different on many levels Campbell. It was the multifacity of for McNaughton, the director says he these characters, in addition to the plot, would welcome even more change in that drew McNaughton to want to the types of films he does in make the picture. the future. The locale also contributed to "I wouldn't mind doing a comedy, the fun for the director. as long as it's not a dumb one. Wild "Playing with the levels of truth Things is on the cusp of being and deception deepens the picture. comedic. There is a lot of comedy in it Couple that with the alligators and the but it's inherent more in the human swamp... I mean, these people truly condition. If you can make people are functioning on their reptilian brain laugh, it's one of the greatest things level with greed and sexuality and you can possibly do, as long as it's not the lower aspects of brain function." done cheaply. Do it with a good story Wild Things is a departure for the and characters. I think we've done that filmmaker because he says that every with Wild Things, which has more other thing he's done has been motitwists and turns than any roller coaster vated inside out by character. Though in America."

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Longwood Stops Losing Streak With Belmont Abbey Sweep; Showdown With 30-0 Coker This Week The Longwood College Softball team stopped a six-game losing slide with a doubleheader sweep of CVAC opponent Belmont Abbey (N.C.) Sunday, winning the opener 4-0 and then the nightcap 11-2. The Lancers had participated in the prestigious Sports Plus Classic in Richmond last Friday and Saturday, dropping games to NCAA Division I's Virginia (2-0) and Elon (N.C.) (4-0), and to Division II West Chester (Pa.) (54, 11-5). Coach Kathy Riley's squad is now 15-7-1 overall, 7-2-1 in the CVAC, as the blue and white will play a doubleheader at conference foe Birton (N.C.) this Friday, April 3. Unrwood4. Belmont Abbe* 0 Against Belmont Abbey, LC took the first game behind the complete-game, three-hit, six-strikeout pitching of freshman Jamie Mertz/Langley HS. Classmate Casey Alexander/Madison County HS was 2-3 at the plate with a run and four steals, while fellow freshman Theresa McKibben/ Oibourn HS was 1-3 with a run and two RBI. Another first-year player, Ashley Fowler/ South Lakes HS was also 1 -3 with an RBI double. The Lancers scored one run in the third inning, then sealed the outcome with three runs in the sixth.

Lonrwood 11. Belmont Abbey 2 Longwood won a shortened second game via the eight-run rule as the Lancers broke open a close game with seven runs in the fourth inning. The Lancers led 4-2

Softball Statistical Leaders Through 23 games, Casey Alexander (.486,27 runs, 13 RBI) continues to lead LC offensively, followed by L&by Gough (.421,21 runs, 27 RBI), Courtney O'Konek (MB, 12 rum, 6 RBI), and Mary Walton (313,12 runs, 18 RBI). Jennifer Bragg (2-2,1.90 ERA 59.0 innings, 33 K) leads the mound duties, followed by Jamie Meriz (4-3,1.23 BRA, 45.2 innings, 41K), and Bobbi Wharton (1-2,2.68 ERA, 31.1 innings, 4 JO.

before the offensive fireworks provided for the final margin. Junior Libby Gough/ Amelia County HS was 2-2 with three runs and two RBI, including a triple, double, and a stolen base. Sophomore Mary Walton/ Powhatan HS was 2-3 with a run and two RBI, including two doubles, while Alexander was 2-3 with two runs and an RBI—hitting two doubles as well. Freshman Jennifer Bragg/Williamsport (Pa.)

Longwood Tennis Teams Sweep Ferrum Before Falling At Lees-McRae The Longwood College men's and women's tennis teams defeated Ferrum at home last Thursday before falling at CVAC opponent Lees-McRae (N.C.) Saturday. The Lancer men beat Ferrum 7-0 before falling to the Bobcats 9-0, while the Lancer women topped Ferrum 9-0 before falling 8-1 to L-M. Coach Dave Wolden's men ■re now 3-8 overall, 2-4 in the CVAC, while the LC women are now 6-5 overall, 3-3 in the CVAC. The Longwood men will host nearby Hampden-Sydney this Thursday, April 2, at 3 p.m. on the Lancer Courts. Against Ferrum, the LC men got wins from junior Fabrice Lelievre/ Pouliguen, France (#1, 6-4, 6-2) and se■wr Brian Davis/New Kent HS (*2. 6-2, 6-3), along with sophomores Andrew PhckettATatholic HS (#3,6-1,6-0), Dave Lopez/ Poquoson HS (#4,6-0,6-1), Peter Matsushige/Kempsville HS (#5,6-0,6-0), aad James Pettinclli/Robinson HS (#6, 60, 6-1). The Lancers also swept the doubles' action. For the women, LC victories came from juniors Karen Moore/ Midlothian HS (#1,6-1,6-1) and Bonnie

Area HS pitched the first 4.1 innings, scattering six hits with one strikeout, to gain the win. Sophomore reliever Kindle Higgins/Prince Edward County HS retired the final two batters.

Maholchic/Indian River HS (#2,6-0,6-0), freshman Whitney Shaw/Prince George HS (#3, 6-0, 6-0), junior Catherine Roe/ Patrick Henry HS (#4,6-0,6-0), freshman Jen Morton/Clover Hill HS (#5,6-0,6-0), and sophomore Carrie Armstrong/Colonial Heights HS (#6,6-0,6-0). ALancer sweep in the doubles took place as well. Freshman Tricia Ramsey/Halifax County HS (#6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3) was the lone singles' winner at Lees-McRae for the ladies. Longwood College will be giving away free hot dogs and soft drinks to everyone in attendance at the HampdenSydney match on Thursday, April 2, at the Lancer Courts. The Lancers and Tigers will begin competition at 3 p.m., the second match this spring between the two schools as H-SC won the earlier match 54 back on February 25 at HampdenSydney. As always, there is FREE ADMISSION to all regular-season home athletic events at the College—and an added bonus this time — free hot dogs and soft drinks to everyone!

Elon 4, Longwood 0 Virginia 2, Longwood 0 West Chester 5-77. Longwood 4-5 At the Sports One Classic, LC was led in the first game against Elon by Gough, Fowler, and freshman Camille Hansen/ Midlothian HS—each 1 -3, while Mertz took the pitching loss (10 hits, 4 K). Against West Chester the first time (11 -5),

Lancer Lacrosse Goes 1-2 In Recent Action The Longwood College women's lacrosse team defeated Bridgewater 10-9 last Thursday before dropping two matches in Pennsylvania over the weekend, Ming 15-6 at Shippensburg (Pa.) and then 14-10 at Philadelphia (Pa.) Textile. The Lancers are now 3-5 overall this sp.ing as Coach Janet Grubbs squad is scheduled to host Rando lph- Mac on College Wednesday, April 1, beginning at 1 pjn. on First Avenue Field in Farmville. Lontwood 10. Brideewater 9 Against Bridgewater, LC scored the game-winning goal with only 32-seconds remaining in the match as freshman standout Natalie Smith/AIbemarle HS got the decisive goal unassisted during die 59th-minute of the closely-played affair. Smith finished with three goals and two assists, while junior Laurie Hogan/Albemarie HS added three goals. The Charlottesville connection and former Albematie High stars were followed by junior Melissa MiramWKempsville HS (2g), sophomore Tina Wrntaker/Kellarn HS (lg, la), and senior Susie Gilbert/FauquierHS(lg). Freshman keeper Rachel BunnAfatheast (Md.) HS made 13 saves during the exciting match.

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Alexander led the Lancers with her 2-3 effort, including two runs and two RBI, with a double and a stolen base. Freshman Bobbi Wharton/ Florence Township (NJ.) Memorial HS had the mound loss, allowing eight hits with one strikeout over the first 5.1 innings. Against UVA, LC got 1-3 efforts from Alexander and Mertz, while Mertz also pitched a one-hitter against the Cavaliers with one strikeout— a tough loss as Virginia scored two unearned runs to win the game. Playing WCU a second time, the Lancers nearly took the victory with a late rally. Trailing 4-1, LC managed to tie the contest at 4-4 before the Rams scored the game-winner in their final at-bat. Gough was 2-4 with and RBI, while Walton was 1 -3 with a tworan double. McKibben scored two runs for the blue and white, while Hansen had the other RBI in the contest. Mertz took the pitching loss in relief of Bragg (4.0 IP, four hits, three strikeouts), yielding just one ran on one hit with two strikeouts over the final 2.2 innings. Alexander was selected as Longwood's most outstanding player during the mostly Division I tournament, finishing 3-12 with three runs, two RBI, and two stolen bases.

by Smith again with three goals, while Hogan contributed two goals. Miranda followed again with one goal and one assist, while Wbitaker arrijurricrDawnDuboski/Cherokee(NJ.) HS each tallied one assist Bunn made 22 saves in front of the net for LC. Philadelphia Textile 14. Lontwood 10 At Textile, Smith once-again led the attack with four goals, followed by Hogan and Duboski with two goals each, Gilbert (lg, la), senior Ali B randen burger/ Albemar ie HS (2a), and Wbitaker (lg). Bunn stopped 22 shots as well Additionally, senior Maria Trivoulides/ West Springfield HS had a great defensive game with 11 ground balls while causing four opponent turnovers. Through eight matches, Smith leads die attack with 27 goals and 10 assists for 37 points, followed by Hogan (28g - 28 p). Miranda (7g, 2a -9p),Whitaker(5g, 4a -9p), Duboski (6g, la - TpX Gilbert (5g, 2a - 7pX Brandenburger (2g, 3a -5p), and sophomore Heather Wentzel/ KempsvilkHS(2g-2p). Bunn has made 139 saves (17.16) while allowing 94 goals (11.60) for a i97 save percentage. Trivoulides leads the team with 25 ground balls, followed by sophomore Heather Branson/Salem HS (22) and Duboski (17).

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SPORTS Lancers Take Two From CVAC Foe Mount Olive The Longwood College baseball scattering nine hits with two strikeouts. up the middle to score junior Tim BufTkin/ team won two of three games against de- The Lancers scored in every inning, get- Prince George HS from second base with fending CVAC champion Mount Olive ting six runs in the first, three each in the the game-winning run and the first-day (N.C.) over the weekend, sweeping a second and third innings, one in the fourth, sweep. Costa finished 24 with two runs doubleheader by scores of 20-8 and 10-9 five in the fifth, and two more runs in the and three RBI, while Robinson (4th inning) on Saturday, before falling 18-11 during sixth and final at-bat of the day's first and junior Brad Simpson/Clover Hill HS Sunday's series' finale at Lancer Stadium game. (2nd inning) each slammed three-run home Additionally, a 12-3 triumph at Lynchburg runs in the nightcap. Freshman Mike College last Thursday gives the Lancers a Longwood. IQ, Mount OUvt 9 Sullivan/Gar-Field HS earned the pitching record of 18-5 overall, 12-3 in the CVAC. In the second game, LC answered win in relief with the final S.O innings on Coach Buddy Bolding's squad was sched- everything the Trojans threw at them. The the hill, scattering three hits with four uled to host Saint Paul's for a Tuesday visitors led 3-0, 6-3,7-6, and 9-7 — only strikeouts. twinbill before Virginia State visits for a single game Thursday, "—"^^^^■■— . ^^"—^^^^™ April 2, beginning at 3 p.m.. Lancer Baseball At a Glance

and white added three more runs in the eighth inning and led 11 -7 as the visitors went to the plate for the final time. This time, however, MOC managed to score four runs and tie the game at 11-11. The late-game magic wouldn't continue for the Lancers this time and the Trojans went on the win 18-11 in 10 innings. Stoots led the hosts with his 2-4 effort with two runs and three RBI, hitting his eighth homer of the spring with two on in the eighth inning. Costa was 1 -4 with two runs and three RBI, including his first career home run with one on in the seventh inning, while sophomore Anthony Pennix/William Campbell HS finB6£Sl£X8-5 overall, 12-3 CVAC Longwood 20. Mount Olive 8 ished 1 -5 with two runs and three Last week: Defeated Mount OHve 20-8,10-9, lost to Mount OliveIBM, defeated RBI — blasting his fifth homer of Lynchburg 12-3 the spring with one on in the fifth Against Mount Olive, LC Thjsweek 3/31 vs. Saint Paul's, 4/2 vs. Virginia State, i/MlS at Barton inning. Sullivan got saddled with opened the three-game series Statistical Leaders: Through 23 games,«« Lancers continue to be led by Shawn Torian (49$, the loss this time, pitching four inwith a serious bang — explod9HK26 mi\ followed by freshman Travis PfiUner (376,2 HR, 20 RBU fredStoats (Ml nings in relief and allowing eight ing for 20 bits — including two 8 HR, 26 RBI), Doug Kemea (321,2 HR, 16 RBl\ Brad Simpson (.304,5HR,23RBIX and runs. home runs each from junior capAnthonyPennix(.299,5 HR, 1*RBIX Junior Robey Caldwelim,!save,-3MERA33.2 tain Shawn Torian/Halifax IP, 39 K) leads the mound efforts, followed by Mike Sullivan (3-2, 3 saves, 4.05 ERA, 40.0 County HS and freshman David lAmgwQQd 12, hnthturt 3 IP, 39 K% and Greg Edmonds (3-0,1 save, 4.18 ERA 232 IP, 23 KX neldnmsdre hitting At Lynchburg, LC was led by Robinson/Midlothian HS. 314 as a team with 37 home runs and 175 RBI, while the pitching staff sports a 4.62 ERA Kenney who was 3-4 with a run and Torian finished the opener an inthrough 183.0 hmmns with ITS strikeouts. &:-^\k\<?&<r w^\?->\±.;& : five RBI, including a home run and credible 5-5 with three runs and a double. Stoots was 2-4 with two eight RBI to equal the schoolruns and an RBI, including a home run, to have the Lancers fight back to tie the record for hits and RBI in a game. and Torian was 2-4 with two runs and an Robinson finished 3-4 with two runs and game at 3-3,6-6,7-7, and 9-9 before scor- Mount Qlin 19. Lonwoodll The finale resembled the second RBI. Pennix tossed the complete-game on four RBI, while junior Doug Kenney/Cave ing the game-winning run in the extra game for awhile — Mount Olive getting the mound, limiting the Hornets to seven eighth inning. The exciting come-fromSpring HS was 3-5 with arun and two RBI, and classmate and captain Red Stoots/Clo- behind triumph was set-up in the seventh out to leads of 4-0 and 5-1 — only to have hits with eight strikeouts. Following the Virginia State game, ver Hill HS was 3-5 with three runs and an inning when freshman Ryan Costa/Buffalo the Lancers battle back into the contest. Longwood will travel to North Carolina LC finally caught-up and went ahead in Gap HS hit a clutch two-out, two-run RBI. Junior captain Greg Edmonds/ for a three-game CVAC series at Barton Midlothian HS gained the pitching win double to tie the contest at 9-9. Then, in the seventh inning with four runs in the with the first 5.0 innings on the mound. the eighth frame, Stoots hit a two-out single frame to take an 8-7 advantage. The blue (N.C.) April 4-5.

Longwood Golfers Establishes Numerous School Records In Camp Lejeune (N.C.) Tournament The Longwood College men's golf 296-853, while Slippery Rock (Pa.) finished team established three new school-records first at the scarlet course — 288-309-293during the annual Camp Lejeune Tourna- 890. The new Lancer school-records were ment over the weekend in Jacksonville, N.C. for 18-holes (288), 36-boles (309-288-597), The Lancers fired a 54-hole total of 309-288and 54-holes (309-288-295-892). The old 295-892 to finish second among the 16 teams playing the Paradise Point Golf Club's scar- records were 289,602, and 913, respectively. let course, placing 18th overall among the Senior lefty Chris Frook/Owen Sound 32-team field. The top 16 schools follow- (Canada) HS led the way with his 77-68ing the first 36-holes of competition finish 75-220 to tie for eighth at the scarlet venue. at the Paradise Point Golf Club's longer, Frook's 220 total is the second-best 54-hole more difficult gold course. Coach Kevin score all-time at the College, while his secFillman's squad took second at the scarlet ond-day 68 equals the second-best 18-hole course by winning a two-hole play-off round all-time as well as being Frook's colagainst TaUadega (Ala.). Methodist (N.C.) legiate career-low. Frock was followed by tookhonorsonthegoldcourse-274-283- junior Jack Tsai/ Hampton RoadsAcademy

(77-74-70-221, T-lOth, third-best all-time, collegiate career-low 70), seniors Keith Martin/Appomattox County HS (75-73-77225) and first-year golfer Toby Newcomb/ Bluestone HS (81 -73-78-232, collegiate career-low 73), and junior Jack Stuck/ TaUwood HS (80-80-73-233, equals collegiate career-low 73). LC played at the gold course (6,903-yards, par-72) during the opening round before finishing the final two rounds at the scarlet layout (5,865-yards, par70). Through four tournaments and 144 rounds of golf this spring, Tsai is averaging 76.50 per round (108-holes), followed by Newcomb (77.33,54-holes), Frook (78.67,

108-holes), Martin (78.75), Shick (79.88). sophomore Toby Towler/Fuqua School (81.00, 36-holes), and freshman Mike Jenkins/New Kent HS (84.60, 90-holes). The Lancers are averaging 314.00 this spring after averaging an identical 314.00 during the fall. Longwood will participate in the 1998 Virginia Division II-III State Championship this weekend, April 4-5, at Wintergreen's Stoney Creek Golf Course near Charlottes ville. The Lancers have won three state titles, including two in the 1990s, and have been state runners-up five times with four second-place finishes this decade.

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Longwood Stops Losing Streak With Belmont Abbey Sweep; Showdown With 30-0 Coker This Week The Longwood College softball team stopped a six-game losing slide with a doubleheader sweep of CVAC opponent Belmont Abbey (N.C.) Sunday, winning the opener 4-0 and then the nightcap 11 -2. The Lancers had participated in the prestigious Sports Plus Classic in Richmond last Friday and Saturday, dropping games to NCAA Division I's Virginia (2-0) and Elon (N.C.) (4-0), and to Division II West Chester (Pa.) (5-4, 11-5). Coach Kathy Riley's squad is now 15-7-1 overall, 7-2-1 in the CVAC, as the blue and white will play a doubleheader at conference foe Barton (N.C.) this Friday, April 3. Ijtnewood 4. Belmont Abbn 0 Against Belmont Abbey, LC took the first game behind the complete-game, three-hit, six-strikeout pitching of freshnun Jamie Mertz/Langley HS. Classmate Casey Alexander/Madison County HS was 2-3 at the plate with a run and four steals, while fellow freshman Theresa McKibben/ Qsbourn HS was 1-3 with a run and two RBI. Another first-year player, Ashley Fowler/ South Lakes HS was also 1-3 with an RBI double. The Lancers scored one run in the third inning, then sealed the outcome with three runs in the sixth.

Alexander led the Lancers with her 2-3 effort, including two runs and two RBI, Longwood won a shortened second with a double and a stolen base. Freshgame via the eight-run rule as the Lancers man Bobbi Wharton/ Florence Township broke open a close game with seven runs (NJ.) Memorial HS had the mound loss, in the fourth inning. The Lancers led 4-2 allowing eight hits with one strikeout over the first 5.1 innings. Against UVA, LC got " 1-3 efforts from Alexander and Mertz, while Mertz also pitched a one-hitter against the Cavaliers with one strikeout — a tough loss as Virginia scored two unThrough 23 games, Casey Alexander (.486,27 runs, 13 RBI) continues earned runs to win the game. Playing to lead LC offemioely, followed by IMy Gough (.421,22 runs, 17 WCU a second time, the Lancers nearly RBI), Courtney O'Konek (.339,12 rum, 6 RBI), and Mary Walton took the victory with a late rally. Trailing (313,12 runs, 1$ RBI). Jennifer Bragg (2-2,1.90 EM, 59.0 innings, 4-1, LC managed to tie the contest at 4-4 33 K) leads the mound duties, followed by Jamie Mertz (44,1.23 ERA, before the Rams scored the game-winner 45.2 innings, 41K), and Bobbi Wharton (1-2,2.68 ERA, 31.1 innings, in their final at-bat. Gough was 2-4 with 4K). and RBL while Walton was 1 -3 with a tworun double. McKibben scored two runs for the blue and white, while Hansen had the other RBI in the contest. Mertz took before the offensive fireworks provided for the pitching loss in relief of Bragg (4.0 IP, the final margin. Junior Libby Gough/ Elon 4, Longwood 0 four hits, three strikeouts), yielding just one Amelia County HS was 2-2 with three runs Virginia 2, Longwood 0 run on one hit with two strikeouts over the and two RBI, including a triple, double, West Chester 5-11. Longwood 4-5 At the Sports One Classic, LC was final 2.2 innings. Alexander was selected and a stolen base. Sophomore Mary Walton/ Powhatan HS was 2-3 with a run led in the first game against Elon by as Longwood's most outstanding player and two RBL including two doubles, while Gough, Fowler, and freshman Camille during the mostly Division I tournament, Alexander was 2-3 with two runs and an Hansen/ Midlothian HS—each 1 -3, while finishing 3-12 with three runs, two RBI, RBI—hitting two doubles as well. Fresh- Mertz took the pitching loss (10 hits, 4 K). and two stolen bases. man Jennifer Bragg/Williamsport (Pa.) Against West Chester the first time (11 -5),

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Longwood Tennis Teams Sweep Ferrum Before Falling At Lees-McRae The Longwood College men's and women's tennis teams defeated Ferrum at home last Thursday before falling at CVAC opponent Lees-McRae (N.C.) Saturday. The Lancer men beat Ferrum 7-0 before filling to the Bobcats 9-0, while the Lancer women topped Ferrum 9-0 before falling 8-1 to L-M. Coach Dave Wolden's men are now 3-8 overall, 2-4 in the CVAC, while the LC women are now 6-5 overall, 3-3 in the CVAC. The Longwood men will host nearby Hampden-Sydney this Thursday, April 2, at 3 p.m. on the Lancer Courts. Against Ferrum, the LC men got wins from junior Fabrice Lelievre/ Pouliguen, France (#1, 6-4, 6-2) and se■ior Brian Davis/New Kent HS (#2, 6-2. 6-3), along with sophomores Andrew Prickett/Catholic HS (#3,6-1,6-0), Dave Lopez/ Poquoson HS (#4,64,6-1), Peter Matsushige/Kempsville HS (#5,6-0.6-0). awl James Pettinelli/Robinson HS (#6, 60, 6-1). The Lancers also swept the doubles' action. For the women, LC victories came from juniors Karen Moore/ Midlothian HS (#1,6-1.6-1) and Bonnie

Area HS pitched the first 4.1 innings, scattering six hits with one strikeout, to gain the win. Sophomore reliever Kindle Higgins/Prince Edward County HS retired the final two batters.

Lancer Lacrosse Goes 1-2 In Recent Action The Longwood College women's lacrosse team defeated Bridgewater 10-9 last Thursday before dropping two matches in Pennsylvania over the weekend, falling 15-6 at Sbippensburg (Pa.) and then 14-10 at Philadelphia (Pa.) Textile. The Lancers are now 3-5 overall this spring as Coach Janet Grubbs squad is scheduled to host Randolph-Macon College Wednesday, April 1, beginning at 1 pjn. on First Avenue Field in Farmvi lie Igrigwgrf /ft Bridgcwator 9 Against Bridgewater, LC scored the game-winning goal with only 32-seconds remaining in the match as freshman standout Natalie Smith/Albemarle HS got the decisive goal unassisted during the 59th-minute of the closely-played affair. Smith finished with three goals and two assists, while junior Laurie Hogan/Albemarle HS added three goals. The Cbarlottesville connection and former Albemarle High stars were followed by junior Meh&saMiraiKla/Kempsville HS (2g), sophomore Tina Wrntaker/KeUam HS (lg. la), and senior Susie Gubert/FaiquierHS(lg). Freshman keeper Rachd Bunn/Northeast (Ml) HS made 13 saves during the exciting match.

At Shippensburg, the Lancers were led

by Smith again with three goals, while Hogan contributed two goals. Miranda followed again with one goal and one assist, while Whitaker and junior Dawn Duboski/Cherokee (NJ.) HS each tallied one assist Bunn made 22 saves in front of the net for LC. Philadelphia Textile 14. Logwood 10 At Textile, Smith once-again led the attack with four goals, followed by Hogan and Duboski with two goals each, Gilbert (lg, laX senior Ali Brandenburger/Albemarle HS (2a), and Whitaker (lg). Bunn stopped 22 shots as well. Additionally, senior Maria Trivoulides/ WestSpringn^HSbadagreatdefensivegame with 11 ground balls while causing four opponent turnovers. Through eight matches, Smith leads the attack with27 goals and lOassistsfor 37points, followed by Hogan (28g - 28 pX Mnanda (7g. 2a - 9pX Whitaker (5g. 4a - 9pX Duboski (6g, la - 7pX Gilbert (5g, 2a - 7pX Brandenburger (2g, 3a- 5pX and sophomore Heather Wentzel/ Kempsvi]leHS(2g-2p). Bunn has made 139 saves (17.16) while allowing 94 goals (11.60) for a .597 save percentage. Trivoulides leads the team with 25 ground balls, followed by sophomore Heather Branson/Salem HS (22) and Duboski (17).

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SPORTS Lancers Take Two From CVAC Foe Mount Olive The Longwood College baseball team won two of three games against defending CVAC champion Mount Olive (N.C.) over the weekend, sweeping a doubleheader by scores of 20-8 and 10-9 on Saturday, before falling 18-11 during Sunday's series' finale at Lancer Stadium. Additionally, a 12-3 triumph atLynchburg College last Thursday gives the Lancers a record of 18-5 overall, 12-3 in the CVAC. Coach Buddy Bolding's squad was scheduled to host Saint Paul's for a Tuesday twinbill before Virginia State visits for a single game Thursday, April 2, beginning at 3 p.m..

up the middle to score junior Tim Buffkin/ Prince George HS from second base with the game-winning run and the first-day sweep. Costa finished 24 with two runs and three RBI, while Robinson (4th inning) and junior Brad Simpson/Clover Hill HS (2nd inning) each slammed three-run home runs in the nightcap. Freshman Mike Sullivan/Gar-Field HS earned the pitching LmgwQod /ft Mount fltjj 9 In the second game, LC answered win in relief with the final 5.0 innings on everything the Trojans threw at them. The the hill, scattering three hits with four visitors led 3-0,6-3,7-6, and 9-7 — only strikeouts.

and white added three more runs in the eighth inning and led 11-7 as the visitors went to the plate for the final time. This time, however, MOC managed to score four runs and tie the game at 11-11. The late-game magic wouldn't continue for the Lancers this time and the Trojans went on the win 18-11 in 10 innings. Stoots led the hosts with his 2-4 effort with two runs and three RBI, hitting his eighth homer ol the spring with two on in the eighth inning. Costa was 1 -4 with two runs and three RBI, including his first career home run with one on in the seventh inning, while sophomore Anthony Lancer Baseball At a Glance Pennix/William Campbell HS finBe£Sl±X8-5 overall. U-3 CVAC ished 1-5 with two runs and three L<mgWQ94 2Q, Mount flto 8 Lasiweek: Defeated Mount OHve 20-8,10-9, lost to Mount Olive 18-11, defeated RBI — blasting his fifth homer of 12-3 the spring with one on in the fifth Against Mount Olive, LC is week: 3/31 vs. Saint Paul's, 4/2 vs. Virginia State, #Mt/5 at Barton inning. Sullivan got saddled with opened the three-game series Statistical Leaders: Through 23 games, flic Lancers continue tote led by Shawn Torian (.463, the loss this time, pitching four inwith a serious bang — explod9HK2S RBH followed by freshman Travis Pfitzner (376,2HR,20 RBl\ fred Stoats (MX nings in relief and allowing eight ing for 20 hits — including two 8 HR, 26 ftflU Doug Kenney (32% 2HR.16 RBI) Brad Simpson (.304, SHRJ3RMX and runs. home runs each from junior captain Shawn Torian/Halifax Anthony Pennix 1299, 5 HR, U RBIX Junior Robey Caldwell fe& 1 save, 3.74 MA, $3,2 Ijyntrwood 12. Lvnchburt 3 County HS and freshman David IP, 35 K) leads the mound efforts, fallowed by Mike Sullivan (3-2,3 saves, 4.05 ERA, 40.0 IP, 39 KX and Greg Edmonds (34,1 save, 4.18ERA, 232 LP, 23 KX Thtltmcm are hitting At Lynchburg, LC was led by Robinson/Midlothian HS. a 4.62 ERA Kenney who was 3-4 with a run and Torian finished the opener an in- .314 as a team with 37 home runs and 175 RBL while the pitching staff sports : :; 1 ;; 175strikeouts. ?"r--: ■ •■.i' '.Vr: '>: '.five RBI, including a home run and credible 5-5 with three runs and a double. Stoots was 2-4 with two eight RBI to equal the schoolruns and an RBI, including a home run, record for hits and RBI in a game. to have the Lancers fight back to tie the and Torian was 2-4 with two runs and an Robinson finished 3-4 with two runs and game at 3-3,6-6,7-7, and 9-9 before scor- Mount Qlirc IS, LenrwQQd. II The finale resembled the second RBI. Pennix tossed the complete-game on four RBI, while junior Doug Kenney/Cave ing the game-winning run in the extra Spring HS was 3-5 with a run and two RBI, eighth inning. The exciting come-from- game for awhile — Mount Olive getting the mound, limiting the Hornets to seven and classmate and captain Fred Stoots/Clo- behind triumph was set-up in the seventh out to leads of 4-0 and 5-1 — only to have hits with eight strikeouts. Following the Virginia State game, ver Hill HS was 3-5 with three runs and an inning when freshman Ryan Costa/Buffalo the Lancers battle back into the contest. RBI. Junior captain Greg Edmonds/ Gap HS hit a clutch two-out, two-run LC finally caught-up and went afiead in Longwood will travel to North Carolina Midlothian HS gained the pitching win double to tie the contest at 9-9. Then, in the seventh inning with four runs in the for a three-game CVAC series at Barton with the first 5.0 innings on the mound. the eighth frame, Stoots hit a two-out single frame to take an 8-7 advantage. The blue (N.C.) April 4-5. scattering nine hits with two strikeouts. The Lancers scored in every inning, getting six runs in the first, three each in the second and third innings, one in the fourth, five in the fifth, and two more runs in the sixth and final at-bat of the day's first game.

Longwood Golfers Establishes Numerous School Records In Camp Lejeune (N.C.) Tournament The Longwood College men's golf team established three new school-records during the annual Camp Lejeune Tournament over the weekend in Jacksonville, N.C. The Lancers fired a 54-hole total of 309-288295-892 to finish second among the 16 teams playing the Paradise Point Golf Club's scarlet course, placing 18th overall among the 32-team field. The top 16 schools following the first 36-holes of competition finish at the Paradise Point Golf Club's longer, more difficult gold course. Coach Kevin Fdlman's squad took second at the scarlet course by winning a two-hole play-off against TaUadega (Ala.). Methodist (N.C.) tookhonorson the gold course-274-283-

296-853, while Slippery Rock (Pa.) finished first at the scarlet course — 288-309-293890. The new Lancer school-records were for 18-holes (288), 36-holes (309-288-597), and 54-holes (309-288-295-892). The old records were 289,602, and 913, respectively. Senior lefty Chris Frook/Owen Sound (Canada) HS led the way with his 77-6875-220 to tie for eighth at the scarlet venue. Frook's 220 total is the second-best 54-hole score all-time at the College, while his second-day 68 equals the second-best 18-hole round all-time as well as being Frook's collegiate career-low. Frook was followed by junior Jack Tsai/ Hampton RoadsAcademy

(77-74-70-221, T-lOth, third-best all-lime, collegiate career-low 70), seniors Keith Martin/Appomattox County HS (75-73-77225) and first-year golfer Toby Newcomb/ Bluestone HS (81 -73-78-232, collegiate career-low 73), and junior Jack Shick/ Tallwood HS (80-80-73-233. equals collegiate career-low 73). LC played at the gold course (6,903-yards, par-72) during the opening round before finishing the final two rounds at the scarlet layout (5,865-yards, par70). Through four tournaments and 144 rounds of golf this spring, Tsai is averaging 76.50 per round (108-holes), followed by Newcomb (77.33,54-holes), Frook (78.67.

108-holes). Martin (78.75), Shick (79.88). sophomore Toby Towler/Fuqua School (81.00, 36-holes), and freshman Mike Jenkins/New Kent HS (84.60, 90-holes). The Lancers are averaging 314.00 (Jus spring after averaging an identical 314.00 during the fall. Longwood will participate in the 1998 Virginia Division II-HI State Championship this weekend, April 4-5, at Wintergreen s Stoney Creek Golf Course near Charlottesville. The Lancers have won three state titles, including two in the 1990s, and have been state runners-up five times with four second-place finishes this decade.

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