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THE ROTUNDA VOLUME 77, NUMBER 6
SERVING THE LONGWOOD COMMUNITY SINCE 1920
NOVEMBER S, 1997
Longwood Police Chief Advises Take Back the Night: Students on Campus Safety S.A.F.E. Sponsors Sexual Assault Awareness Program by MELAN1E BARKER Chief Copy Editor
Tk Testled in the peaceful/\l sounding town of A. Y Farmville, Longwood appears quiet and safe. Its location in the rural town seems like the ideal place to study, work, and play. However, the latest string of crimes has shattered the image of the collegiate Utopia for many students. Both break-ins in Cox and ARC, the posted images of the man dressing up as a police officer in Buckingham, waves of vandalism, and last semester's attempted abduction have students reconsidering their safety. Over the past few semesters, Chief of Police. James Huskey has seen an increase of more serious crimes. He reported that both assaults and sexual assaults were up on campus, and last semester's attempted abduction was the first one that Longwood has seen. However, this trend is not characteristic of Longwood alone. It seems to be the pattern everywhere. "I think we're looking at a few more years of increased crime rates before it levels off," Huskey said.
Although Campus Police cannot control the acts and intentions of all perpetrators, they are on campus to investigate and hopefully prevent crimes from occurring. However, the number of students far outnumbers the number of campus police. Therefore, students must take some initiative in protecting themselves. "The person that has to take care of yourself is you. Sometimes we are not going to be around. Students have to resume responsibility for themselves by educating themselves," said Huskey. Huskey encourages students to keep windows locked and shut. Currently, stops are being installed on first floor windows to keep perpetrators from entering through unlocked windows. Huskey also encourages that students pull shades or turn blinds during the evenings. Although most students fail to do so, Huskey encourages students to lock their doors when they leave their rooms, even if it is for a brief trip down the hall. Larceny is Longwood's biggest crime, and most of the time, it occurs when students leave their rooms unlocked. "Think of it has being in a
hotel. If you were leaving your hotel room, you wouldn't keep your door unlocked. You don't know everyone in that building," said Huskey. It is also suggested that students record serial and model numbers on stereos, televisions, and computers, as well as keeping tollfree numbers for credit cards available incase they are stolen. When walking alone on campus, it is advised to walk in well-lit areas or to utilize the escort system. Students should also familiarize themselves with the emergency phones located around campus. To help decrease crime on campus, Huskey is interested in starting Longwood Crime Solvers.
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Rotunda Staff Writer Vr andalism is a crime that is seen on every college cam pus. Here at Longwood we have already had more acts of vandalism committed than during the same time last year. Just a few weeks ago, there were six reports of broken antennas. Sergeant Rhodes of the Campus Police said that most of the vandalism on campus occurs
on Friday and Saturday nights after midnight when people have usually been drinking and are not using their normal judgement The crimes are usually spread out across campus in areas such as parking lots and dormitories. Most commonly reported cases included keyed cars, stolen hubcaps, trashed dormitory halls, vandalized water fountains, and vending machines, and damaged ceiling tiles such as in the Curry and Prazer high-rises. The student body is urged to
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his past week S.A.F.E. (Students Advocatii Fearless Envi held its biggesj year. "Tight," ocay, October 29, was,aerogram and march orgasd by S.A.F.E. to promote sexual assault awareness on cam(purpose of the program ss to the victims to help ivors in the ng process. In preparation for the pro-
funk, m Bointed Board of Di- jyood College Clothesline Project rectors I expidJK|£ney evening. those with Information on crimes :t,t» without »viag to repa* where the Jighf^sfc, money w# This would help ents participating in the Clothesmaintain the anonymity of those line Project met in the Amelia coBtribuK information to LongK of Lankford Student Union «VJ ine Solvers. __j d were given materials to (
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report all acts of vandalism thai they see. v "The Campus Police could use the student body's help when they see these things being con> mitted," Sergeant Rhodes said. Everyone ends up paying for vandalism through higher tuition rates and raised prices on vending machines. With the student body's help, Campus Police believe that there could be a decline in vandalism on campus.
ate ajtiirt remembering the victims tad survivors of sexual violence. Rachel Leonard, Vice Present of Longwood's Chapter of S.A.F.E. said, "The CioAline Project is a ■gram aimed at remembering those who lost their lives and survivors of sexual violence." The shirts created Tuesday night were hung on a clothesline in the Lankford Ballroom during the "Take Back the Night" program. Also in keeping with the theme of sexual assault aware-
nessTs^Bset op the Ribbon^ Table outsidewB; Blsckweli Dining Hall. They^ded out different colored ribbons^iboiizing things such as menMB ?men who have died becausV of violence, survivors ^ IK:css»-af_ child sexual abuse, Jes! i ■ad. because of their seT During^K HacR tne Night," S.A.F.E^P^yent, Dietra Nance introduce? ■sain speaker, Claire Caj Caplan gave some of the history
Hi j in New Yo, City 18 years ago when a gro of feminists organized a down 42nd Street into the forme theatre^Puct theatre district that hflhfreen haft been taken over by the sex tradeJndusindustry. The idea caught ini San Francisco, LosTCngeles, and Seattle. Today, "Take Back Night," which is dedicafc I to victims of sexual assaults] a tradi Iffonal program aTw colleges nnd universities. ] "This program is to fight kack against all ■ men who think, 'You are mine to touch. •tape, or even kill if I want,'" Caplan said. During the course of the program, six Longwood students spoke about either their sexual assault experiences or those of their friends'. Also, every nine minutes, a candle was lit to symbolize the six college women who are raped every hour. Longwood's Sexual As-
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EDITORIALS 1997-1998 Rotunda Staff Editor-in-Chief/ Sports Editor Michael P.H. Young - Junior, Gloucester HS(Va.), Conshohocken, Pennsylvanu
Speaking Out: The Haunts and Myths of Longwood's Campus
Assistant Editor Deilra N. Nance - Senior, Bluestone HS, Skipwith, Virginia
by KELLY GEROW Rotunda Staff Columnist Melanie Barker - Senior, Cumberland HS, Cumberland, Virginia
Gregory McCamey ■ Senior, Oakton HS, Herndon, Virginia
Did you knowthat nearly all the dorms at Longwood are haunted? I live in Wheeler and appar ently it is haunted by hearing impaired ghosts who insist on playing their ghost radios loud enough to break sound barriers. Oh wait, those are my suitemates. The Learning Center used to be a barn, which almost explains why the computers never work and definitely explains why there was a horse checking his e-mail the other day. Also, I hear that there is a sorority on campus whose sole purpose is to invade Canada. Whether these rumors have any credibility or not is debatable. Still, the things I've heard about this school have been odd, funny, and just plain stupid. What are some stories you have heard about Longwood?
Elizabeth Crispens ■ Senior, MenchvilU HS, Newport News, Virginia C. Brandi Frosier - Junior, Albemarle HS, Charlottesville, Virginia
"In South Ruffner, there was a girl who ran out the window and committed suicide, and now the window won't open as if she's protecting other people." - Heather Mc Allen
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"There's a special seat in the balcony where the ghost ofJarman sits to watch every show. Before the performance, someone puts a rose in the seat and if he likes the show, he takes the rose." - Sharon Gregory
(itSYQUt Qfld Design Ma Michael French ■ Senior, Fauquier HS, Goldvein, Virginia News and Editorials ftfifffr MM Lynch - Senior, Thomas Dale HS, Chester, Virginia
Sylvia Ode II - Senior, Frank W. Cox HS(Va), Beaver ton. Oregon
Heather Whitacre ■ Junior. Lafayette HS, Williamsburg, Virginia r
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"There were underground tunnels, and when it rained, the girls could go from building to building without getting wet." - Stacy Hearn
Shelly Perutelli ■ Sophomore, Buckingham HS. Dillwyn, Virginia "There's a guy living upstairs in the storage room of Wheeler." - Lynde Eckert
AJnuc Jeff Dingeldein - Longwood College. FarmvilU, Virginia
April Moor* - Senior Jaclyn O'Laughlin • Freshman, Fauquier HS, Warrenton, Virginia Jessica McCaughey ■ Freshman, Fauquier HS, Warrenton, Virginia Benjamin Tufts - Senior. Park View HS, Sterling, Virginia Sharon Cooper ■ Senior, LC BirdHS, Chesterfield, Virginia Kelly Gerow - Freshman, Monacan HS, Richmond, Virginia Cah Adams ■ Junior Reuben Skye Rose ■ Sophomore, Walt Whitman HS, Betnesda, Maryland Saryna Somerville ■ Senior Matthew Rinker • Sopomore, Courtland HS, Frederkksburg, Virginia Michael Gaines - Junior, Osbourn HS, Manassas. Virginia Jennifer Gandy The Rotunda, a student newspaper at Longwood College, is published weekly during the school year (except on holidays and exam periods) and is pnnled in the offices of the Farmville Herald, FarmviUe, Virginia. All stories, advertisements, and photographs must be submitted by 5 PM Sunday in order to run tn Wednesday's paper. The Rotunda will not accept any la* stones. If you wish to have a story covered, please contact the office and allow a week for most assignment to be given to a staff writer. In case of extenuating circumstances, accornodauons may be made. The offices of The Rotunda are located in the Lankford Student Union, Room 142. The office phone number is (804) 395-2120 and our e-mail address is: rotunda@longwood.rwc.edu Letters to the Editor are welcomed and should be mailed to Box 2901 and should be addressed as such They must be typed and received by 5 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 withheld from 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 Roamda does not discriminate based on religion, sex, ethnic background, sexual orientation or handicap. All inquiries should be directed to Michael RH. Young. Editor-in-Chief.
"If you step on one of the Chi symbob, then you 7/ have bad luck throughout college." - Abby Johnson "I hear more drinking stories than actual stories about the school." ~ Jared Arthurs
An Important Message From CHI Dear Students, Staff, and Faculty, The past few days have been hard for us all. Matt West's death has affected our community and our spirit. However, the actions of the students, staff, and faculty are admirable and truly epitomize the spirit of Chi. You have come together to support each other in this tragic time. It has not gone unnoticed. We hope that as the healing process begins, you will continue to support each other and remember Matt. In the next few weeks, please remember the First Tabb family, the Colonnades community, and the Wiest family. Our hearts go out to them all.
In the Blue and White Spirit, X
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NEWS Admissions Volunteer Program Looking for Students To Speak At State High Schools During Break by JACLYN O'LAUGHLIN Rotunda Staff Writer â– yiach year, the Admissions fj Office asks for volunteers JLmJ to perform various activities for recruiting students. The most recent program is for Longwood students to return to their high schools during Winter Break and talk to the students about Longwood. "It is helpful when they know faces and can form some
kind of connection with perspective college students," Johnice Brown, Admissions Counselor said. There is a list of fifty feeder high schools that the Admissions Office would like Longwood students to return to. Some of them are Powhatan, Atlee, First Colonial, Loudoun County, James W. Robinson Secondary School, and Kempsville High School. From time to time, there is a panel of Longwood students that travels across the state to in-
form high school students about college. Many students are thinking about college, but have not decided what school to attend. Panelists can help by giving them information by answering questions prospective students have. If students are interested in volunteering to return to their high schools, they can go to the Admissions Office or call Brown at x2060. There will be a brief training session for this program before Thanksgiving Break.
SAFE Sponsors Take Back The Night Continued from Front Page sault Coordinators, Heidi Stump, Lisa Cheyne, and Susan Monohan, were on hand during 'Take Back the Night" to answer any questions. The coordinators are trained to handle rape crisis victims and to stay with them through the crisis. '1 think sexual assault is a big problem on any college or university campus," said Stump. After the ceremony, all of the
attendants participated in a march around campus, carrying candles and chanting the "Litary Against Rape," taken from the RandolphMacon Women's College March in 1994. 'Tonight we take back our history, take back our lives, take back our power, we take back the night," Caplan said of the program and its meaning.
Adopt-A-Grandparent Program Gives LWC Students Community Service Opportunities by JESSICA McCAUGHEY Rotunda Staff Writer "Sometimes I don't have a lot to say, but it's so nice just to have someone come over to see me." This is the vie w of Clarence Duncan, a resident of the Weyanoke Inn Retirement Home and a participant in the Adopt-AGrandparent program. Adopt-A-Grandparent, which began about eight years ago, is run by Stella Price, Administrator at the Weyanoke Inn. It is a joint effort between Longwood students wishing to volunteer in the community and the residents at Weyanoke. The program entails students visiting the retirement home and pairing up with residents. "The two can sit and talk, or even go out if they want. The residents at the home can, for the most part, take care of themselves and are free to basically come and go as they please," said Price. Price believes that in the
"Many times the 'grandpast two or three years, the youth of the community have shown child' will really become very more support and given more close to the 'grandparent' and, time to die residents at Weyanoke besides visiting, remember their than ever before. This year, birthday, or get them a little somethough she is unsure of the exact thing for Christmas. The resinumber. Price says that there are dents really love it, and the stumore participants from Long- dents feel good for having done wood than in any previous year. it," Myers said. Alice Kelleher, a freshman She feels that it is important for the younger generation to have at Longwood who has visited the contact with the elderly for both Weyanoke Inn, believes the progroups to better understand each gram is a good one. "I really liked going over other.Also, Price says that the residents truly enjoy the company there. It felt good that they enjoyed spending time with me so of the college students. "Some of the people living much," Kelleher said. Lyndsay Behrendt, another here don't really have many visifreshman who often visits the tors, so first we try to match up those residents first," Price said. Weyanoke Inn, agrees. "The residents really love "It's nice for them to have someone come over to see them, but interacting with the younger genwe don't force anything. They eration. They have so much to really just enjoy having someone talk about if just given the chance," Behrendt said. to talk to." Students wishing to particiDoris Myers, Price's assispate in the Adopt-A-Grandparent tant and a LPN at Weyanoke, believes that the Adopt-A-Grand- program are encouraged to stop parent program is very beneficial by the Weyanoke Inn. to everyone involved.
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The First Of The Farmville Four Celebrates It's Centennial
Student Elections To Be Held November 11Kappa Delta Sorority Celebrates 13; All Positions Open 100 Years of Sisterhood by MELANIE BARKER Chief Copy Editor
ÂŁ^f tudent elections will be m held November 11-13 in kJ the New Smoker's Lounge. Open positions include 11 Senator positions, five Judicial Board positions, three Honor Board positions, and positions for Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-President, and President. Candidates for the Executive Board include Jimmy Bell (Vice-President), Steve Ledlow (Treasurer), and Steve Stratton (President). Currendy there is no candidate for the Secretary's position. The low turn-out for candidates may be because of a clause in the SGA's constitution,
which states that a candidate for an executive position must have held a position on the SGA for one year. Dismayed by the lack of competition in the election, Stratton hopes to see this clause removed in the future to ensure better representation. He would also Uke to see increased involvement on campus, an increased awareness of the SGA, and an end to the apathy that plagues many students. "If you have it this early in life, it's going to carry over into your post-college life," said Stratton. The election booth will be staffed by member of the Honor Board and Judicial Board during dinner hours November 11-13. Ballot counting will begin at 6:30 p.m. November 13.
Matthew Jones will read from and sign his two recent novels Blind Pursuit and Single Shot Friday, November 7,1997 7:30 PM at Cheese and Company's JABBERWOCKY GRILL 218 North Main Street Farmville, Virginia 23901 Free coffee and menu available To reserve your copy of either or both novels, call Rolleighdon Books 0 315-5575
by GREG McCARNEY Features and Entertainment Editor
The first of the "Farmville Four" celebrated their centennial with the clock dedication October 24. Kappa Delta Sorority was founded on Longwood's campus October 23, 1897 by four women. 100 years later, Kappa Delta Sorority has grown to almost 200 chapters, 475 alumnae associations, and 155,000 initiated members. To celebrate 100 years of sisterhood, Kappa Delta, along with the other three Alpha chapters on Longwood's campus, placed a clock on the corner of Pine and Redford Streets to commemorate their founding. Kappa Delta was the first to dedicate their side of the clock. On hand for the event were Dr. Elizabeth Wibker, Kappa Delta National President, Patricia Nieman, Centiennial Chairman, Dr. Patricia Cormier, Longwood College President, many Kappa Delta Sisters, and other college representatives. In honor of the centennial, the Alpha chapter gave the $1000 Kappa Delta Golden Scholarship to Julie
Mock. Julie Mock is a Liberal Studies major and a Sister of Delta Zeta sorority. The celebration continued through the weekend with
a trip to Richmond Saturday to the Richmond Children's Hospital and to William and Mary Sunday to visit the home of one of the founders.
Longwood ROTC Captain Judges ^Vpmgn's CareerFqn^m Grenade Assault Competition At Ranger Challenge listen to your head and VT\ "ring Career Emphasis 1 J Week a forum entitled trust your inititive," Blackman X-X "Distinguished Women said! Professionals Discuss Their CaBaskerville, who is also reer Sucesses-was held Octo- the Democratic nominee for the 71st District House of Delegates ber 22 in Jarman. Quest Panelist included Linda Hitt Thatcher, Managing Board of Visitors. Baskerville Partner with TheThatcher Law told the audience to make chalFirm; Dr. Margaret Blackmon, lenging goals and spoke of how, Superintendent of Prince Ed- "life is truly a living classroom," ward County Public Schools; Suzi Varner livened the The Honorable Viola audience with her funny stories Baskerville, Vice Mayor of of how her business became Richmond City Council, Suzi what it is today. She started out Varner, Co-owner of Suzi's An- in life wanting to be a movie star tiques; and Dr. Patricia Cormier, and is now an entrepeneur who Presidentof Longwood College. made her way from Boston, The speakers reflected on Massachusetts to downtown their goals and accomplishments Farmville. President Cormier spoke that got them where they are today. The women had a lot of ad- of how people must be able to vice for the audience. manage and "desperately want to 'Whatever you do, do it make a difference." Afterwardsp; passionatley and from the heart," Thatcher said. available for questions Dr. Blackman spoke on ception followed in how important the right credcn- ' tiaU ar^'togettrngithijo^you '] want Blackman went on to say how students must go beyond the glass ceiling.
by MELANIE BARKER Chief Copy Editor r M tie Ranger Challenge took I place October 24-26 at JL Fort A.P. Hill in Bowling Green, Virginia. Although Longwood did not have a team competing, Captain Kevin Henderson judged the hand grenade assault competition. Schools competing in the
Ranger Challenge included James Madison University, VMI, Virginia Tech, as well as schools from Maryland and North Carolina. These colleges and univerisities competed in the Army physical fitness test, the hand grenade assault course, the rope bridge competition, the two mile run, and the ten kilometer road march. The competition is voluntary and requires a lot of mental and physical training before the
competition. Prior obligations and hectic course loads prevented Longwood from competing this year. Longwood has not competed since 1995, but because of the benefits of the competition, Henderson hopes to assemble a team for next year's competition. "The cadets work as a team. There are no individual efforts. They get a good idea of how an Army Ranger Unit trains by competing in the Ranger Challenge," said Henderson.
Alpha Phi Omega Launches Project Against Hunger and Homelessness For National Service Week
Alpha Phi Omega, a coed National Service Fraternity active on more than 325 college campuses, is helping to sponsor National Service Week. National Service Week, as it has been proclaimed by Governor Allen, is November 3 through November 9, and offers a great opportunity for the community to become involved or continue involvement in community service. Service Week 1997 is one The Farmville Area Habi- committees like Site Selection, of the largest college service tat for Humanity sponsored an Fund Raising, Public Relations, projects throughout the United Open House Tuesday. November Building, Family Selection, FamStates. The National Fraternity's 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship ily Nurture, and Administration. individual Chapters sponsor camHall of Farmville United MethHabitat for Humanity pus and community projects siodist Church. builds quality housing for fami- multaneously throughout the Individuals interested in lies and individuals in need, who country, both to draw greater atimproving the standards of hous- pay a down payment and a ing in the Farmville area attended monthly mortgage to cover the the meeting to learn more about cost of building materials. Phyllis how Habitat for Humanity works. L. Bean from Habitat's Public They also learned how they could Relations can be contacted for gain experience and a general more information at 200 North "Building Foundations on good feeling by participating in Main Street, Suite 203 or (804) Strong Connections" is this year's Habitat and serving on the many 392-5867. theme for Resident Assistant Selection. We are looking forward to individuals interested in joining the residence life team. . The R.A. Selection ComWherv Customers & mittee would like to invite stu(Juatity SHU Come Pint" dents who are interested in becoming an R.A. for the 19981999 academic year to one of the R.A. Information Nights which 113 N Main Street will be held as follows: harmvilk-. VA 23901
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tention to a specific cause and to involve as many people as possible in a unified volunteer effort. This year, Alpha Phi Omega Chapters nationwide will be working to combat hunger and homelessness. Alpha Alpha Omicron, the Fraternity's local chapter at Longwood College, is planning a supply drive benefiting the Freedom House of Richmond, Virginia. The Freedom House acts as a shelter for homeless individuals. Members of Alpha Phi Omega will be outside our local Farmville Wal-Mart collecting items that this charity requires for its daily operations. Please stop in to see Alpha Phi Omega Saturday, November 8 from 8:30 a.m.
until 6:00 p.m. at Wal-Mart and receive more information regarding the service project. In addition, Alpha Phi Omega will sponsor an "AdoptA-Family" project, which will benefit local families who will not be able to have a bountiful Thanksgiving without community involvement. Alpha Phi Omega is asking for help from organizations and individuals who would be willing to donate Thanksgiving baskets containing food so that Alpha Phi Omega may give those less fortunate a more joyous Thanksgiving holiday. For more information on "Service Week 1997" or Alpha Phi Omega, please call Betsy Tompkins at x4082.
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peatuies and ÂŁhtettainmeht From Dreams to Reality byRAISSA CZEMERYNSKI Have you ever had a goal so strong, so intense, that it was almost a dream; something only imagined and created in the mind? Do you remember how you felt when the dream became a reality, when the goal was reached? During the weeks of July 23rd to August 13th, 1997,1 experienced the process of dream molding into reality while working with children, victims of the Chernobyl disaster, in Lviv, Ukraine. In April 1986, Unit 4 of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded, releasing over 20 million curies of radioactive material into the atmosphere. This radiation contaminated soils, crops, water, vegetation, animals, and humans. The most affected and vulnerable victims were the chil-
dren. The radiation attacked their tiny bodies, contaminated their blood, restructuring their DNA, which caused genetic defects, abnormal growths, weakness, and depression. Although it is now a decade later, the radioactive elements refuse to die down, continuing their cruel destruction of childrens' vital systems. I, as a Therapeutic Recreation major and a Ukrainian in ethnicity and culture, decided that I must combine my knowledge of the two areas to aid the children of my. heritage country. After much research, letter writing, searching, and dedication, I had the opportunity to spend three weeks performing Therapeutic Recreation in the Lviv Regional Specialized Childrens' Hospital. This hospital treated children, direct casualties from the nuclear disaster, with leukemia, blood cancers, tumors, respiratory and orthopedic disease. No toys,
Halloween Not Jus! For Kids Anymore by APRIL MOORE Rotunda Staff Writer W 1 riday, October 31, Long Ay wood students proved that E. Halloween was not just or kids anymore. Many students ihowed their spirit by wearing :ostumes, attending campus svents, and by trick or-treating vith children. Costumes ranged from the traditional devils, witches, and /ampires, to more original outfits ike Mary Katherine Gallagher hnd a Grateful Dead bear. Wigs, nake-up, and brooms were just a ew accessories that complenented the costumes. Students vore their costumes to dorm paries, hall decorating competitions, >r to fraternity and sorority paries. Kim Allen, President of Btubbs Hall Council, said, "It was
exciting to see the variety of cos tumes worn by the children." Many of the dorms spon-j sored trick-or-txeating for chil dren who live in town. Frazer am ARC decorated the halls, Stubbi Hall Council set up a haunlec maze for children, and Wheele; and Curry sponsored Hallowed parties for students. Because o the events put on by students, thej children of Farm ville had a bit o variety added to their night o trick-or-treating. "The children seemed td enjoy the maze because it was i change from the regular trick-or treating," Allen said. Halloween night was arj exciting night for both childrei and students. Whether it was go ing to a party, or decorating a hall students displayed their spirit o Halloween.
games, TVs, or radios were available for these children so I brought my own share with them. For hours, the children and I played ball, colored, sang, did exercises, played doctor, took walks, ate chocolate, and read stories. To these children, the simple play brought smiles, took away pain, gave them strength for one more treatment, and rekindled hope, even if only for a few minutes. For a short time these children experienced true happiness, the joy of creativity and play, which every child deserves. With the poor economic, and political conditions of Ukraine at this time, this simple right is denied. In taking this trip to Ukraine, I knew I couldn't cure the children permanently, take away their pain, buy them enough food or make up for the time they lost. What I could and did do, however, was bring a sparkle to their eyes, a flame to their hearts, time and resources to be a child, and of course, lots of hugs. On my last day at the hospital, as a child thanked my for playing with him, with tears in bis eyes and his little hand holding mine, I knew my dream had become reality. I made a difference. I must now take the time to personally and publicly thank Dr. John Reynolds, head of International Studies. Dr. John Reynolds took personal time to listen to my dream, support me, and offer advice. After a year of searching for funds to finance the airfare, it was Dr. Reynolds who came through with these funds, which financed my trip. The International Studies office is currently expanding its program to reach other countries and cultures. Within this project, many more international students are given the opportunity to study at Longwood College. A full slide and information presentation will be given on the Ukraine trip Thursday, November 6, from 5-6 p.m. in the Hull building, room 129. Everyone is welcome.
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Pippin Opens on Wygal Stage byGREGMcCARNEY Features and Entertainment Editor Pippin, the musical comedy by Roger Hirson, opened on Wygal's stage October 23 and ran through the 25. The opening of the show was its 25th anniversary of its opening on Broadway. This musical tells the story of Pippin's life and his trials and tribulations of growing into an an adult and finding his identity. Under the direction of Tom Williams, a member of the faculty of Longwood's music department, the cast of Pippin was a small ensemble which produced the tale in a charismatic and enthusiastic fashion. The start of the production begins with a large number called "Magic to Do" lead by the character simply known as the Leading Player. Played by Tee Parker, the Leading Player acts as the narrator of the musical and interacts with Pippin, played by Brennen Mullenix, and helps him with his quest for perfection. "Magic to Do" is the first of many songs which captured the imagination of the audience and displayed the musical talent of the cast. Throughout the musical,
Pippin is on a quest for perfection. His personality and his attitude change drastically from begining to end. Mullenix's protayal of the frustrated Pippin was outstanding. His boyish appearance gave the impression of Pippin finding many new aspects about himself and others. Mullenix captured the essence of his part with precision and exuberance. All the members of the cast performed with a degree of excellence. Although many of the members were very young in their experience with play productions, all were very good. No matter the exposure of their part, each member had an integral role in the production. The musical numbers were well balanced between their dancing and singing. The production was filled with high energy numbers like the opener and the orgy scene, to the calm and surreal duet between Pippin and Catherine on the manor. The shock value of this production was off the scale. It was definitely unlike most other shows put on by the music department and the theatre department. With a scantily dressed cast, the
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From the Rafters: Questions A. Look Inside Therapeutic Recreation and Answers from Housing by ED BELL Director of Housing/Guest Writer
~Y ■ydlooooooo Longwood. 3 m What a two weeks it's JL JL been. We, as a community, have experienced the loss of a community member and the violation that comes from a break-in and theft of personal property. These publicized incidents, and those that have gone unil-ported, mark a real loss of innocence and freedom for community members. Though we will not know the cause of death for several weeks, we do know the cause of the outpouring of empathy and support for Matthew Wiest - the true caring nature of the students, faculty, and staff of Longwood College. What a precious moment life is. Let us not have to experience another loss to show each other the caring and respect each person deserves. A break-in in ARC last week has spurred the e-mail questions of the week. A con-
cerned person writes: Why has my first floor window been locked down?" Others have called asking, "Isn't this a violation of the fire code"; and finally commenting, "My room is burning up and I can't open my windows!". All of these are litigimate concerns. Residence hall security, and ground floor window security specifically, has been a priority issue this semester. It has been unfortunate that two incidents involving ground floor windows have occurred in such a short time to date. In conjunction with Facilities Management, and with the guidance of Campus Police, we have secured the ground floor windows. Over 300 window openings had to be secured. Most were adjusted so they can only be opened 6 inches. A small number of windows have been locked down completely. It is to ensure that someone may not crawl through a student room, as well as public or storage area windows. It has been determined that this is not a violation of the fire code.
Anybody not feeling safe in their room due to this adjustment, please contact the Housing Office. In most locations, we will be blocking the windows as a temporary solution to window security. We are currently exploring several different options to allow for full operation of the window while still maintaining a secure environment. We are aware that the nature of radiated heat cause the rooms to get very hot. We hope to implement long term solutions later this year. Lighting and landscaping issues are also being addressed. Because the areas behind ARC, Stubbs, Cox and Wheeler are the most vulnerable and back up to Griffin Boulevard, they are being addressed as a priority. You can also make a difference in safety on campus by reporting suspicious person, activities, or vehicles, securing your personal belongings, locking your doors and windows, and walking with a friend or calling the Campus Escort Service (x2091) at night. Please contact Campus Police at x2091 to file a report or safety concern. Only one perLunch or Dinner son took me up on the Racquetball Challenge: Ed 1 Challengers - 0.
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by RAISSA CZEMERYNSKI Hey you out there! Did you know that recreation is therapeutic? Every time you play tennis, run, lift those weights, read, dance, and play softball, you are relieving stress, socializing with others, and releasing those endorphins to get you through that next paper or test. It is the job of the seventyfive Therapeutic Recreation majors here at Longwood to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. This is done by educating and offering to them leisure opportunities and participation experiences they didn't deem possible. Keep reading for more interesting TR facts: — 1. TR takes into account the whole individual including: physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and the spiritual domains. 2. TR works in settings such as community recreation departments, hospitals, correctional facilities, rehabilitation centers, camps, nursing homes, and outdoor adventure programs. 3. TR uses specialized games, activities, and knowledge to incorporate the three services treatment, leisure education and recreation participation. The Longwood College TR program hosted over 31 agencies at their annual TR showcase October 2 from 10 a.n% to 3 p.m. The event, held in Lankford, included agencies
from all over Virginia as well as the Washington D.C. area. Clinical agencies such as psych, rehab, nursing homes, and children's facilities, in addition to community agencies such as camps, out-patient programs, and community parks, and recreation were all there to offer information and internship opportunities to present TR majors. Networking among supervisors was also a possiblity. Not only did Longwood students take advantage of this opportunity, but students from Virginia Wesley an and Radford came as well. It was exciting to see that 50% of the agencies were Longwood alumnae as well. During the luncheon, the guests were privileged to listen to David Dean Smith, Dean of the School of Education and Human Services, spoke of the importance of caring attitudes and the benefits of working with people with disabilities. Following the speech, Raissa Czcmerynski, a senior Therapeutic Recreation major, was presented with the VRPSTR Section Student Recognition Award. This award is given to a student from one of six schools, each offering a recreation and/ or leisure studies, in Virginia. The award was based on volunteer/work experience, professional organization involvement, and other accomplishments. This award was presented to Raissa by Chip Shefelton, President of VRPS. MariellenMory, new President of the Therapeutic Recreation Organization.
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with Pippin torn between a life of magic and fantasy or a modest and regular life. This is like the problems that every person goes through in their life, especially in college. That is what is so magical about this production; not half naked people dancing and singing, but the portrayal of how every life is different yet so much the same. This message is distorted, however, by the somewhat shocking pro tray al. The Longwood Music Department production of Pippin was another great production of the fall semester.
Disney Favorite The Little Mermaid Re-Released on Video by SARYNA SOMERVILLE Rotunda Staff Columnist
"Look at this stuff, isn't it neat? Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?" Can you name that tune? If not, you are not up to date on your Disney song knowledge. The song is "Part of Your World" from The Little Mermaid. Disney will be rereleasing this timeless classic November 14-30 for the
Thanksgiving holiday.
Mermaid contains great songs, wonderful color, and As with all the Disney loveable characters. Ariel, a animated features, The Little head strong teenage mermaid, falls in love with human Prince Eric. The Sea Vi&Q Review Witch, who wants to rule the "The Little Mermaid" sea, learns of Ariel's affection Saryna's Grade: A+ for Eric, and makes a deal with Ariel that turns her into a human for three days in exchange for her voice. The catch is (besides the voice thing), Ariel must make Eric fall in love with her in those three days or she will become the property of the Sea Witch. With help from Flounder, Skuttle, and that singing crab Sebastian, Ariel's quest for love becomes an enjoyable, hilarious, heartwarming, tear-jerking, memorable event.
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Golfers Finish Fall Season With Strong Showing in Radford Tournament Longwood closed its fall Va.-Hampton roads Academy season with a season- (77-76-153), senior Chris best round of 303 Oct. Frook/Ontario, Canada-Owen 21 during the second day of Sound HS (78-78-156), and the 36-hole Chris Cothran/ local sophomore Toby Radford University Invita- Towler/Dillwyn, Va.-Fuqua tional Oct. 20-21. The Lanc- School (82-76-158). Hite, ers finished with a 612 team who will graduate in Decemtotal, placing 11th among 14 ber, was making his final apteams in the event featuring pearance for the College. mostly NCAA Division I in"It was a good way to stitutions. USC-Aiken won end the fall season," comthe tournament with its 290- mented Fillman. "We can 285-575 total at the 7,046- build on it for the spring. We yard, par-72 Draper Valley played very well under some Golf Club in Pulaski, Va.. tough conditions (cold and The Lancers, under windy). first-year head coach Kevin "I was especially Fillman, were led by senior pleased with the way Rich Gary Koh/Newport News, played in his final tournament Va.-MenchvilleHSwitha75- for Longwood." 77-152. Koh was followed by Through four tournaclassmate Rich Hite/ ments and eight rounds of golf Kenbridge, Va.-Central of covering 144 holes of compeLunenberg HS (79-74-153), tition this fall, Koh led LC junior Jack Tsai/Hampton,
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Lancer Women Enter CVAC Tourney Seeded Fourth Longwood completed the regular season in a threeway tie for fourth-place in the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference (CVAC) with a final conference record of 5-4. The Lancers finished 10-7 overall after a 2-0 non-conference loss at Shippensburg(Pa.)OcL28. Coach Todd Dyer's squad received the number five seed for the CVAC Tournament via a coin-flip and will travel to number four seed Barton (N.C.) for a CVAC Tournament quarterfinal match Tuesday, Nov. 4, beginning at 2 p.m.. The Lancers tied for the conference's fourth spot with Barton and Lees-McRae (N.C), each at 5-4 in CVAC action this fall. Lees-McRae got the number six seed for the conference tournament. A victory in Tuesday's
quarterfinal would send Longwood back to Wilson, N.C. for the CVAC Tournament semifinals and championship hosted by Barton this weekend, Nov. 7-8. The Lancers defeated Barton 3-1 at home Oct. 1. The Longwood women established a new school-record for consecutive wins earlier this fall at eight-straight, topping the previous record of seven in 1995 (14-2-2). The Lancers also set a new schoolrecord for goals in a match during a 10-0 shutout to begin the season against Bowie State (Md.), bettering the previous mark of eight in '95. Additionally, this year's unit equaled the school-record for consecutive shutouts at three-straight. Individually, the LC women have several young ladies enjoying record-setting campaigns.
Freshman forward Erin Hirschi/ Virginia Beach, Va.-Salem HS has scored 10 goals this season, the third-best seasonal total in the history of the women's soccer program. Also, sophomore Claudia Watt/Virginia Beach, Va.-Green Run HS, along with freshmen Dory Scull/Mechanicsville, Va.Lee-Davis HS and Amanda Stombaugh/Sterling, Va.-Park View HS, all midfielders, have each contributed six assists this fall. The trio's six assists each are second-best in the program's history. The Lancers can additionally top the school-record for goals in a season with some more goals during this week's CVAC Tournament. The record is 59 and this year's squad currently has 51 goals. Sophomore keeper Amy Kennedy/Crozet, Va.-Western
Longwood Finishes Season With 2nd Place at Deep South Hockey Championships Longwood completed its 1997 campaign with a runner-up finish at the annual Deep South Field Hockey Championships hosted by NCAA Division I Davidson (N.C.) Nov. 1-2. The Lancers defeated Catawba (N.C.) 3-1 Saturday before dropping a 4-1 decision to Division I Appalachian State (N.C.) Sunday. Coach Janet Grubbs' squad completed the season with a final record of 10-8, the second consecutive 10-win season for LC, and the first backto-back 10-win campaigns since 1986-87. Additionally, Longwood attained its highest regional ranking in school history when the Lancers were ranked first in the South Region Coaches Poll early in the season. Individually, junior forward Janelle Kern/ Marysville, Pa.-Susquenita HS moved into fifth on the all-time assist list with 13 in her three-year career. Also, sophomores Elizabeth Mann/Richmond, Va.-Open HS, a forward, and Melanie Panza/Virginia Beach, Va.-Ocean Lakes HS, a defender, each moved into a tie for seventh in career assists with nine during their respective first two years
with the program. Against Catawba, LC opened the tournament with a 31 triumph for the Lancers second victory over the Indians this fall. Kern and senior forward Diana Rice/Bel Air, Md.-C. Milton Wright HS led the attack with a goal and an assist each, while freshman standout forward Heather White/Burke, Va.-Lake Braddock HS added her teamleading 11th goal of the season. Longwood scored all three goals during the first 35 minutes and led 3-0 at the intermission. Lancer sophomore keeper Kim Iman/Virginia Beach, Va.-Frank W Cox HS made two saves while allowing no goals, and classmate and keeper Becky Huffman/Virginia Beach, Va.-Tallwood HS played the final 12:15 yielding the one goal. LC outshot CC 16-3 during the match as junior defender Cat Howard/Virginia Beach, Va.Kellam HS made one defensive save. Against Appalachian State, LC fell behind 3-0 at the break en route to the 4-1 season-ending setback. Howard scored the lone Lancer goal with an assist from senior midfielder Lori Clark/Virginia Beach, Va -First Colonial
HS. I man went the distance in front of the cage with 17 saves as ASU outshot LC 24-9. For their efforts during the weekend event, Clark, Howard, and Iman were selected to the 1997 Deep South Field Hockey Championships All-Tournament team. Final regular season statistical leaders through 18 matches show White leading Longwood with her 11 goals and six assists for 28 points this fall. White was followed by Kern (9g, 5a), Howard (7g, 5a), Rice (8g, 3a), Mann (6g, 4a), junior forward Rachel Holmes/Alexandria, Va.Annandale HS (6g, 2a), Panza (2g, 7a), and third-year midfielder Melissa Miranda/Virginia Beach, Va.-Kempsville HS (4g, 2a). Iman allowed 23 goals (1.51) while making 119 saves for an .838 save percentage with 4.5 shutouts during 1268:10 in front of the cage. Huffman allowed five goals (1.73) while making 17 saves for a .773 save percentage with 1.5 shutouts during 202:15 in goal. Howard led the Lancers in defensive saves with six this season, while senior defender Ali Brandenburger/Charlottesville, Va.-Albemarle HS and Panza each contributed one defensive save.
Albemarle HS is second among CVAC goalkeepers with her 1.29 goals against average (19 goals in 1326:35). Kennedy has made 76 saves for an .800 save percentage with five shutouts this fall. The LC team defense is ranked second in the league and allows 1.17 goals per match (20 in 17 matches), a total of just 3.12 points per match by the opposition. The Lancer team offense ranks second in the conference as well with 51 goals and 39 assists for 141 points (8.29). Through 17 regular season
matches, Hirschi led the attack with her 10 goals and one assist for 21 points. Hirschi was followed by junior forward Kieley Munnikhuysen/Montclair, Va.C.D. Hylton HS (6g, 3a), Scull (4g, 6a), freshman midfielder Amina Bayou/Annandale, Va.-W.T. Woodson HS (5g, 3a), sophomore sweeper Angela Snyder/Sterling, Va.-Park View HS (5g, 3a), senior forward Carrie Burnett/Springfield, Va.-West Springfield HS (6g, la), Wan (3g, 6a), and Stombaugh (3g,6a).
Lancer Men's Soccer Tie For CVAC Regular Season Championship Longwood completed the regular season as tri-cham pions of the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference (CVAC) with a final conference record of 8-1. The Lancers finished 11-6-1 overall after a 1-0 non-conference loss at Shippensburg (Pa.) Oct 28. Coach Todd Dyer's squad received the number two seed for the CVAC Tournament via a coin-flip and will host number seven seed Mount Olive (N.C.) for a CVAC Tournament quarterfinal match at First Avenue Field this Wednesday, Nov. 5, beginning at 2 p.m.. The Lancers tied for the conference's top spot with Belmont Abbey (N.C.) and Pfeiffer (N.C), each at 8-1 in CVAC action this fall. Pfeiffer got the number one seed for the conference tournament, while Belmont Abbey received the number three seed. A victory in Wednesday's quarterfinal would send Longwood to Wilson, N.C. for the CVAC Tournament semifinals and championship hosted by Barton (N.C.) this weekend, Nov. 8-9. The Lancers defeated Belmont Abbey 1-0 Oct. 6 on the road, but lost 2-0 at Pfeiffer Sept 27. LC also earned a 3-0 victory at Mount Olive Sept. 14. Longwood equaled its finest season since 1990 this fall. The Lancers attained their first regional ranking in a decade when the NSCAA/Umbro South Region Coaches Poll picked the Lancers 10th in its Oct. 13 poll. It was the first regional ranking since 1988 (15-4-2,4th in region). Addition-
ally, this year's squad is currently tied with the school-record for fewest goals allowed in a season at 16 through 18 matches (0.87) . Longwood senior captain and keeper Steve Thompson/ Dumfries, Va.-Gar-Field HS remains the leader among CVAC goalkeepers with his 0.95 goals against average (14 goals in 1327:15). The 27-year-old Thompson has made 1 IS saves for an .891 save percentage with 5.5 shutouts this fall. Thompson's keeping is a major reason the Lancer team defense is ranked first in the conference again this week. LC allows just 0.87 goals per match (16 in 18 matches), and a minuscule total of just 2.28 points per match by the opposition. Offensively, sophomore forward Brian Zollinhofer/ Charlottesville, Va.-Charlottesvillc HS ranks 10th in the CVAC in scoring with his nine goals for 18 points. The Lancer team offense ranks in a tie for fourth in the conference with 32 goals and 21 assists for 85 points (4.72). Through 18 regular season matches, Zollinhofer led the attack with his nine goals for 18 points. Zollinhofer was followed by senior midfielder Eric Shafmer/Hampton, Va.-Hampton HS (6g, 4a), freshman midfielder Chris Rapp/ Midlothian, Va.-Clover Hill HS (3g, 3a), senior defender Tito Lopez/Tegucigalpa, HondurasAmerican School (4g), and sophomore forward Dan Rogers/ Poquoson, Va.-Poquoson HS (3g, 2a).
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SPORTS Lancer Men's Soccer Team Named Longwood/ Domino's Pizza Players of the Week Regular Season Tri-Chatnpions Open Tournament Against Mount Olive Longwood College Men's Soccer Team Selected Domino's 'Players of the Week* The Longwood College men's soccer team has been selected as the Longwood College/ Domino's 'Players of the Week' for the period Oct. 27-Nov. 2. The LC sports information office selects the weekly Lancer honorees. The Lancers completed the regular season as tri-champions of the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference (CVAC) with a final conference record of 8-1. Longwood finished 11-6-1 overall as coach Todd Dyer's squad received the number two seed for the CVAC Tournament via a coin-flip and was scheduled to host number seven seed Mount Olive (N.C.) during a CVAC Tournament quarterfinal match at First Avenue Field Nov. 5. The Lancers tied for the conference's top spot with Belmont Abbey (N.C.) and Pfeiffer (N.C). A victory in the quarterfinal match would send Longwood to Wilson, N.C. for the CVAC Tournament semifinals and championship hosted by Barton (N.C.) this weekend, Nov. 8-9. The Lancers defeated Belmont Abbey 1-0 Oct. 6 on the road, but lost 2-0 at Pfeiffer Sept. 27. LC also earned a 3-0 triumph at Mount Olive Sept. 14. Longwood equaled its finest season since 1990 this fall. The Lancers attained their first regional ranking in a decade when the
NSCAA/Umbro South Region Coaches Poll picked the Lancers 10th in its Oct. 13 poll. It was the first regional ranking since 1988 (15-4-2,4th in region). Addition-
ally, this year's squad is currently tied with the school-record for fewest goals allowed in a season at 16 through 18 matches (0.87). Lancer senior captain Steve Thompson/Dumfries, Va.-Gar-
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Field HS remains the leader among CVAC goalkeepers with his 0.95 goals against average (14 goals in 1327:15). The 27-year-old Thompson has made 115 saves for an
.891 save percentage with 5.5 shutouts this fall. Thompson's keeping is a major reason the Lancer team defense is ranked first in the conference again this week. LC allows just 0.87 goals per match
(16 in 18 matches), and a minuscule total of just 2.28 points per match by the opposition. Offensively, sophomore Brian Zollinhofer/Charlottesville, Va.-
Charlottesville HS ranks 10th in the CVAC in scoring with his nine goals for 18 points (1.00). The Lancer team offense ranks fifth in the conference with 32 goals and 21 assists for 85 points (4.72).
1997-98 Longwood College/Domino's Players Karla Roberson, Tito Lopez Heather White, Steve Thompson Amanda Stombaugh, Gary Koh Melanie Panza Amina Bayou, Dan Rogers Stephanie Tucker, Eric Shaffner Diana Rice, Brian Zollinhofer Richard Hite Longwood Men's Soccer Team
Other team members include seniors Chris Engstrom/ Dumfries, Va.-C.D. Hylton HS (2g), Tito Lopez/Tegucigalpa, Honduras-American School (4g), Eric Shaffner/Hampton, Va.Hampton HS (6g, 4a), and Darren Stastny/Richmond, Va.Meadowbrook HS (lg); juniors Scott â– Benninghoff/Colonial Heights, Va.-Colonial Heights HS (1.00 gaa), Bobby Dicola/Stafford, Va.-Brooke Point HS, Serge Gloukhoff/Springfield, Va-West Springfield HS (la), Chip Rohr/ Virginia Beach, Va.-Salem HS (la), and Ben Speckhart/Virginia Beach, Va.-Frank W. Cox HS (3a); sophomores Earl Gibson/ CarroUton, Va-Smithfield HS (1 g), Corey McConville/Gainesville, Va.-Brentsville HS (la), Dan Rogers/Poquoson, Va.-Poquoson HS (3g, 2a), and Chris Schrader/ Lynchburg, Va.-Brookville HS (lg); along with freshmen Neil Carty/Richmond, Va.-Lloyd C. Bird HS, Jason Corey/Burke, Va.Lake Braddock HS (lg, la), Jeff Egolf/Colorado Springs, Colo.Liberty HS, James Eissinger/ Woodbridge, Va.-Yucca Valley (Calif.) HS, Scott Hopson/ Gainesville, Va.-Brentsville HS (lg, 3a), Patrick Murdock/ Midlothian, Va.-Midlothian HS (2a), Chris Rapp/Midlothian, Va.Clover Hill HS (3g, 3a), and Zach Wheeler/Yorktown, Va-Tabb HS (0.37 gaa). Coach Dyer is assisted by Taylor Tucker '96 and Alana Hill.
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