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Delta Tau Chi Members Removed from SGA Ballot MELISSA GllL Editor-in-Chief Four Delia Tau Chi members were taken off the SGA election ballots Monday by Phyllis Mable and President Patricia Cormier. The elections were to take place November 15-18. The members claim to have been notified November 16 (after the elections started) that their names had been removed from the ballot. Apparently, the men were supposed to be sent a letter in the mail before the elections stating that their names had been removed. The men did not get letters mailed, they had
to go by Phyllis Mable's office to pick them up. Also, the letters
Photo by Anthony Colucci were dated November 16. Since
the elections started November 15 (which was after the election began) no one had enough time to react. The requirements to run for an office are a GPA of 2.0 or better, and to be in "good standing" with the college. None of the men have been charged with anything. They pay their tuition just like everyone else. The question still remains as to why the men were removed from the ballot without any reason or any no tification to the men before the elections began. SGA is going to hold re-elections after Thanksgiving break.
Longwood Students Get a Sex Lesson from Maria Falzone MELISSA GILL Editor-in-Chief If you walked by the Lankford Ballroom Wednesday night, you might have been a bit shocked at what you heard. A passerby could have easily mistaken the large crowd of people packed in the ballroom as insane. At any one time, you could have heard about oral sex, vibrators or heard the huge crowd screaming "Masturbation!" Maria Falzone, a comedian and self proclaimed sexpert, made a visit to Longwood College on November
10 to give us the very important sex rules. This program was def-
Photo by Christa Abbott inately not for the shy or weakhearted. And it was by no means
the sex talk you might have gotten from your parents! Some of the topics covered included how to have great (and safe) sex, birth control methods, how to properly use a condom, the effects of alcohol, how to know your body and yourself and how no means no. There was quite a bit of reaction to the no means no principle. Falzone was describing how to fend off a man that can't get the hint. One of the highlights was when Falzone chose a young man named Micheal to come up on stage. To prove that no man was too big for a condom, she stretched one out and placed it over See SEX p. 4
November 18,1999
Student Government Takes Stand on Student's Rights STUDENT GO VERNMENT ASSOCIATION Student Government Association Elections were being held this week for positions on the Student Senate, Judicial Board and Honor Board. On Monday, an administrative decision was made to have four students removed from the ballot. This decision was not made by Student Government officials, but by Longwood College administration. The names of the four students were eliminated from the ballot as voting began on Monday. On Tuesday, those four students were notified by College administrators of the decision. The reasoning behind removing the four names was that they were each members of a group that is not recognized by the College. During the Student Senate meeting on Tuesday, members of the Senate voiced their concerns over the possible violation of Student's Rights. On Wednesday, November 17, members of the Student Government Association Student Senate met with President Patricia Cormier to discuss recent actions taken by administration concerning student elections. Cormier informed the students that she made the decision to remove the four students from the ballot in the best interest of the college. Cormier told the SGA that ultimately the decision to rehold elections was up to the SGA, and she would support it's
decision. The Senate members in attendance told the President that they appreciated and admired her for entrusting the SGA with this decision. After meeting with Cormier, the members that were present discussed the options regarding the student elections. Since an official Senate meeting could not be held, an Executive SGA meeting was convened. After hearing the views of the members, the Executive members of SGA voted to rehold the elections replacing the four previously removed names on the new ballot. Unfortunately, voting had already taken place in most of the residence halls. The ballots that were cast already will be destroyed, and voting will be reheld the week after Thanksgiving Break. Students will have the op; portunity to vote Monday, November 29 through Thursday, December 2 at various locations around campus. SGA encourages all students to take an active role in their Student Government. As always, students are welcome to voice their concerns during Senate meetings, which are held every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in the ABC Rooms of the Student Union. Student's Rights have and always will be the primary concern of the Student Government. As elected representatives of the student body, SGA will not tolerate any form of discrimination, and will advocate for equal student rights.
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EDITORIAL The Ineffectiveness of the Blame Game As you all have noticed, there regulations. He was mentioning have been an extreme amount of that certain rules can be broken letters to the editor singling out without the actions being wrong. other people. This is fine, but I feel certain that Mr. French did what good will the blaming do? I not mean that the rules are all completely agree with Greg Gar- dumb, so go break them. The rison on the fact that no one point was to show that some of the most petty rules are there to should be above the rules. During the past few weeks, protect the students' well-being. many people in leadership posi- A no candle policy may seem tions have been challenged be- lame to some, but if you are on cause of their supposed rule the seventh floor of Frazer, you breaking. Fine, everyone breaks appreciate the fact that some idiot rules (not saying this is right) but won't burn you and your buildlet he/she who is perfect cast the ing down. Keep in mind, I do apprecifirst stone. Everyone makes mistakes and everyone breaks rules. ate the letters to the editor, but that Singling out people for this is one is all they are. Writing me a letter of the worst possible ways to will raise awareness and make solve the problem. some people mad, but it will not For instance, Jeromy French solve the problem. The students wrote an Activist on rules and on campus need to work together
while here, to make Longwood a great place. If someone is breaking laws, there are plenty of people who would love to hear about it. Blaming and name-calling will get you nowhere. On another very recent issue, I would like to voice my protest about Patricia Cormier and Phyllis Mable's decision to remove four Delta members from the SGA ballot. All were capable of running and met the criteria. By the way, I think these were student elections, not administration elections. That's why it's called a vote. Things like this cause the student/administration gap to widen even more. I hope that something is done about this. Melissa Gill Editor-in-Chief
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Lack of Handicap Access in Grainger is Illegal Dear Editor: I want to address what I feel is a problem with the construction going on in Ruffner. I have noticed that there is no handicapped access to the upper floors of Grainger because of the construction. There are only two elevators in the Colonnades. One is near the South Ruffner residence hall. The other one is on the Ruffner side of the door separating the buildings. Both of them are currently blocked off, though only the one near South Ruffner was working at all when the semester started. That was bad enough. But now that Ruffner has been closed off, there isn't any elevator access to the upper floors
of Grainger at all. With the construction scheduled to last at least two years, Longwood has presented the disabled people on this campus with a problem that isn't going away any time soon. I don't know of anyone who hasn't had a class in Grainger at one time or another, so even if there aren't any disabled people with classes in Grainger, the odds are there will be some time in the near future. Also, I believe that having no handicapped access to a building is illegal in Virginia. But even if it isn't illegal, it's not fair to the disabled students on campus. Sabrina D. Loizides
Tired of Greek Battles
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The Rotunda, the student newspaper at Longwood College, is published weekly during the academic year (except holidays and exam periods) and is printed in the offices of the Farmville Herald, Fannville, VA. All articles, advertisements, letters to the editor, and pictures must be received by five p.m. the Sunday prior to the Thursday publication. All letters to the editor must be typed and include name and telephone number. Any person wishing to have his/her name not appear on the published letter must request so in writing. All letters are subject to editing. The Rotunda is an equal opportunity employer.
Dear Editor: As the Opinion Editor of this paper, I have seen many letters concerning Greeks cross my eyes this semester. Just about all of it has been published because I believe that everyone has a right to state their opinion (as long as they are presented with taste and tact) and what better place to do that than the editorial section of the campus newspaper. Let me say now that I am also Greek and a member of Panhellenic Council Cabinet among other campus organizations. Having said that, I would like to express my disappointment in what I see as an ever growing rift between the Greek Community and the larger Longwood campus. Almost every week, the paper has published letters or Activists from someone either complaining about what Greeks do or what non-Greeks can't do. Frankly, I'm sick of it. This is starting to look like a war between the Greek and non-Greek members of the student body. It's like we are pitted against each other, and that is not what I nor any other Greeks, especially the Greek governing bodies. (IFC, NPC and NPHQ are trying to do. Our goal is not just to recruit men and
women into our chapters, but to be active in the Longwood Community and build relationships with those outside of the Greek world. Believe me when I say that no one in the Greek community wants to be in conflict with each other or those who do not choose to be Greek for whatever reason. I do not like all this Greek vs. nonGreek stuff. This is not the idea that leaders in the Greek community are working toward. We are working hard to make stronger ties to Longwood, not break them by pitting ourselves against nonGreeks. My point is not to discourage anyone's opinions, but simply to express my concern that the Greeks vs. non-Greeks war of words is getting out of hand. While I intend to keep publishing all opinions, as long as they are written tastefully, I would like everyone to think next time they want to say something that involves the words "those nonGreeks" or "those Greeks." Think about what you are saying and realize that we don't need conflicts on this campus, we need a community. Wendy Kirkpatrick Opinion Editor
OPINION
NOVEMBER 18, 1999
CAUTION Hie ftetmst Zone
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im**9m PROPS: •To Longwood (or Tun Pierson???) for holding the safety forum. U-To the upcoming Thanksgiving Break! ♦To Lancer Productions for entertaining us on weekdays and weekends! ♦To the yummy upcoming Thanksgiving dinner.
DROPS: -To the bubble-sludge thing that used to be a beautiful foun tain. •To President Cormier for disproving her statement "We do NOT discriminate at Longwood College."
"The Activist" is your outlet for battling social injustice and things that suck. This is your chance to do something about societal evils, instead of just whining about them. So speak up and act up. Because if you 're not mad, you 're not paying attention. E-mail activist ideas to rotunda@longwoodhvc.edu. -To having forums on Tuesday and Wednesday nights and not
From Democracy To Tyranny WENDY KWKPATRICK Opinion Editor
I would like to consider this a letter of complaint to Dr. Cormier and Phyllis Mable concerning my disgust at their recent actions. As I'm sure most people have already heard. Dr. Cormier and Ms. Mable took it upon themselves to prohibit young men from running for positions on the student government. Let me say that again- STUDENT government. Meaning a governing body for this college, run by and for the benefit of the students. Not only does the administration have no right to make decisions concerning the SGA, they have no right to infringe upon the legal, Constitutionally protected rights of law abiding individuals to participate in student government or any other college activ-
ity. Futhcrmorc, taking this action after voting had already started made SGA scramble to produce all new ballots and made SGA look like the bad guys. Instead of Dr. Cormier receiving hostility from angered students, it was those on SGA, who devoted their time and energy to serving the student body, that were attacked with questions and accusations. Dr. Cormier, I would like to tell you that what you did was absolutely one of the most flagrant violations of our civil rights, and I am thoroughly disgusted. No, I do not like the rumors that 1 hear about the activities of the Deltas, but does that mean that I want to see them, or anyone else, prohibited from participating in this college community? NO! They pay tuition and student activity fees just like I do. They have the same rights as I do. You want the Deltas to stop being a threat
to the campus and disband disbi their organization. Let me tell you that this isn't the way to do that. You have now given them credibilty in two ways. One, by saying that individuals can not participate in SGA because of their affilation with an unofficial, "unrecognized" organization, you are recognizing that organization. These men's affiliation with an unrecognized group, as far as I am concerned, gives them no affiliation at all. End of story. End of problem. However you have now stated your recognition. Two, you have given them massive support. Many students, including myself, who have heard the rumors for many years and have never been overly fond of the Deltas, are now rallying for their individual rights. I don't know anyone on this campus who supports infringing on any students rights when the students have not been proven to
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"lam concerned about walking back from the parking lots because of all of the rape rumors going around.'' Kim McCann Sophomore Business
"Narrowmindednessbecause we are such a small school. We are in the middle of the biblebelt and a lot of people tend to be close-minded." Caroline Head Sophomore English
Send your Props and Drops to rotunda@longwood.lwc.edu. have broken any laws or violated our student handbook. If I was a registered, cardcarrying member of a neo-Nazi group, does that mean that I can't serve on SGA or Judicial Board or Panhellenic Council, or thai you can stop me from doing so? No. You have no right. You can'l tell me that because I wear a certain symbol or other insignia that designates my membership in a group that may promote activities and ideas that you don't agree with, that I am a bad person and not capable of effectively representing my peers. Our government, both federal and school, is not a tyranny. It is a democracy, which, in case you didn't take
government in school, means that everyone has the right to voice their opinion and express their ideas. Read the Constitution. There's this little section in it labeled the First Amendment. I'd also suggest that you read some of the ancient philosophers that I have been forced to read in political philosophy this semester. Just this week we were discussing persecution of groups and individuals and who has the right to decide who should be persecuted and the justness of doing so. May I suggest that you make a trip the library for a copy of St. Augustine.
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allowing members of the Judicial board to have the night off so they can attend. -To campus police for not responding to a flooding problem on Sunday. I know it's the weekend, but what are we sup posed to do, float away?
Note: Wendy Kirkpatrick wrote this editorial before Dr. Cormier and SGA made the decision to postpone the elections. The meeting did not take place until Wednesday November 17, 1999 after the official The Rotunda deadline. The new date for elections has been changed to November 29, 1999. We encourage all students to participate in the voting process.
ASHLEY BROWN Assl. Opinion Editor Does anyone else feel like this whole semester was only like a week long? It seems every semester closer to graduation goes faster and faster. College is the place where you should realize that life is precious and you should cherish every moment. It feels like I was a freshman just a few months ago. In actuality it was two years ago. Two years used to seem like an eternity to me, but now 1 realize that two years can go by in the blink of an eye. So what's the point of all of this? 1 just want everyone to live up their days here
at Longwood. Spend as much time as possible with your friends. Work is important too obviously. That is what you are here for after all, but cherish the times spent hanging out with friends or sitting outside on a nice day. You don't know when the next time will come that you will have all of your time to yourself, and you can decide what to do with it. For those of you who are graduating, in the midst of all the stress you are experiencing, try to stop and realize that even though you have been saying that you are dying to gel out of here, some of the best times of your life were in college. Be thankful for those times. To everyone else, live it up!
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NEWS & VIEWS Tis the Weekend PR ESS RELEASE On December 4, the 2nd Annual Snow Ball semi-formal dance will take place from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. This event is a collaborative effort with co-sponsorship being provided by Lancer Productions and the Hall Councils of Curry, Frazer, Cunninghams, Colonnades, Cox and Wheeler. The event will feature a Video Disc Jockey provided by I Am 4 Fun entertainment, playing all your favorite music and videos. Free appetizers and drinks, will be provided. Students will also be able to help out local children and have a chance to win fabulous prizes. By purchasing a raffle ticket ($5/ one, SIS/four), each student will be entered to win a DVD player, CD player, VCR, Sony Playstation, and a Color TV, among other items. All the money raised will be used to purchase toys for local children's charities. The Snow Ball is part of the
SEX Cont. p. 1 Micheal's head to just above his upper lip. After it was in place, she had him breathe in through his mouth and out through his nose. After a few breaths, the condom began to inflate unul there was a giant bubble above Micheal 'a head. After this, Falzone commented, "Girls, if
'Tis The Season Weekend being sponsored by Lancer Productions. The weekend starts on Friday, December 3 with Junction, BS9, and 1st Floor providing musical entertainment. All students are being asked to bring $1 or a canned food item to be given to the F.A.C.E.S. food pantry. There will also be a Casino Night on Friday night in the ABC rooms from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. sponsored by S.A.D.D. The weekend will end on Sunday with a gift wrapping party from 3 p.m.- S p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. This will be an opportunity for students and staff to get together and help wrap the gifts for local charities. Food, drink and holiday music will be provided. Tis The Season is the last of three Theme Weekends planned for the fall semester," JJ Manley, Assistant Director of the Student Union, said. "We have had a great success at all of these and hope to do more in the spring." you know a guy that is bigger than this...RUN!" Sex Rules was a very fun and light way to talk about relationships, sex, and contraception issues among other things. She even stayed afterwards to answer any questions that students may have had. This was a very fun and educational event. If you didn't see it, you definitely missed out!
The Blame Game I'm not going to sit here and M INDIE WITT Staff Writer
I realize that this paper is full of articles about the Safety Forum and the Deltas, but please, bear with me. I was at the forum, and frankly I was incredibly disappointed that no ideas for solutions were discussed.. All I saw there was a lot of "It's their fault" and "No, it's them." We are college students and adminstrators, yet nothing was solved. I am still afraid to walk from the Student Union to Cox late at night; I won't walk from Cox to Frazer, and here's the thing- it has nothing to do with the Deltas.
tell you that I am friends with the Deltas because I am not. I've heard the rumors and truthfully, I'm a little intimidated. Walking by my building is occasionally scary, but it's daylight and my biggest fear is being hit with a football. I am no more afraid of them than I am of anyone else. The Deltas have become Long wood's "Blame Game Toy." Enough is enough. The Deltas are not the only group of guy's on campus who have harrassed women. Anyone remember the construction workers? And, really, when was the last time you went to a party where someone didn't hit on you?
Safety Forum Held in Ballroom WENDY KIRKPATRICK Opinion Editor
were making freshmen more aware of the dangers of rape and other forms of assault on college campuses. Many felt that incom-
The Campus Safety Forum was held Tuesday night in the Lankford Ballroom at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Tim Pierson led the discussion, which was prompted by the rising concerns of sexual harassment on campus. The forum was scheduled after a group discussion at the Virginia Beach Leadership Conference a few weeks ago became heated over the issue of recent allegations of sexual harassment by men affiliated with the unrecognized organization. Delta TauChi. These concerns were mentioned at Tuesday's foPhoto by Anthony Colucci rum, but other issues dominated the discussion. Many students were upset that crimes, ing freshmen were not presented namely rape, were not reported to with real, hard-hitting facts about the student body. Pierson ex- rape. While College faculty and plained that rapes that involved staff took steps to make the foacquaintances were not reported rum a success, including arrangbecause the individuals were ing the chairs in a large circle and known and it was not necessary providing paper and pencils for for the forum argument, and a de- students to submit their questions finitive solution was never and concerns anonymously if they reached. felt uncomfortable, the discussion Other issues that surfaced seemed ineffective. The prevail-
ing attitude of students in attendance was that while there was a lot of finger pointing and many problems with safety were presented, no solutions were offered. Many times questions and concerns were voiced but never addressed by college officials. Often, conversation seemed to go in circles and nothing was accomplished. One student made a well-received comment that the administrators who make the decisions about campus safety do not live on campus and do not have to deal with these issues face to face everyday. The forum concluded with Dustin Morris, Wellness Center Director, " offering tips on improving personal safety. His advice included locking room and suite doors, not leaving personal belongings that have identifying information where they might be seen or taken, staying sober, and taking self-defense classes. He along with many RECs stressed the importance of not propping doors and being vigilant about visitors signing in with the front desks of residence halls.
First Response Team KRIST1NE DUDLEY Guest Writer Imagine that it is a cold, winter night, and you are headed back to your dorm after a long meeting across campus. All of a sudden you slip on a patch of ice. You have sprained your ankle and are unable to continue on without medical attention. Visions of loud sirens, a flashing ambulance and a crew of Prince Edward's medical technicians working on your sprain fearfully race through your mind. Fear no more, this is the kind of medical emergency that Longwood's First Response Team is trained to handle. First Response consists of about thirty on campus students who are qualified in CPR and First Aid and provide emergency
care to the students, faculty and start of a new school year brought residents of Longwood College. 12 new freshmen to the list of The First Response pro- team members. gram was started two years ago The program is set up to by team President and Longwood respond to all medical emergenstudent Bryan Jalbert, and has cies on the Longwood campus, since gained the support of fac- both big and small; Prince Edulty members including Dr. ward Emergency Technicians are Nancy Haga as Advisor, and Dr. always on call. Gordan Van Ness as Associate As the team continues to Advisor. grow, new improvements could According to Response include a 24-hour call service and Secretary Andrew Gray, the team pagers for all First Response has made considerable progress Medical Technicians. since its start. "We really started Do Longwood students feel getting off the ground last fall," safer knowing there is a fully said Gray. trained emergency team on camGray goes on to add that pus? First Response golf carts can now "I do," said student Nichole be seen stationed all over campus; Looney, "I know members of the that there is also a fully trained First Response Team, and I know Emergency Medical Technician they take their jobs very seriin every Longwood dorm, and the ously."
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NEWS & VIEWS Lancer Productions Holds 80's Weekend NOVEMBER 18,1999
MICHELE THOMPSON Asst. Copy Editor This past weekend was Lancer Production's 80's weekend. It was a celebration of the culture of our youth and an excuse for a fun weekend. It began with trivia questions that could be aquired from your R.A. The floor that got the most questions correct won an ice
cream party. The winner, third floor Wheeler, was announced at Cafe Night, which took place on Friday night in the Lankford Ballroom. Cafe Night featured the bands BS9, an on campus band, with lead singers Rob Blankenship and Marty Boone; as well as Gonzo's Nose, a band based in D.C. This was GN's first visit to Longwood. Both bands
played 80's cover songs along with an occasional 90's song and a few originals. Students went back and forth between the dance floor and the refreshment table which sent a number of pungent aromas floating my way. One young woman said, "This music makes me HAPPY!" Some of the songs played were Pour Some Sugar On Me, Livin' on a Prayer, Hurt So Good and Brown-eyed Girl. The next event of the weekend was 80's karaoke. It ended up featuring more than just 80's music, but the singers were excellent and the other students helped out by dancing on tables and chairs. One memorable moment in the night was when Greg Garrison, a member of the Curry residence life staff, was slow dancing with himself, when suddenly another young man jumped up and grabbed hold of him and they began dancing together. Throughout the night there were many chances to win 80's CD's by answering trivia ques-
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tions such as "Who sang one was Cafe worker Jenessa Ghostbusters?" and "Which Decker. White Snake song reached #1?" The weekend was great, Some students sang alone, others and it gave students the chance to in groups. Sabrina Loizides sang remember why the 80's were so Madonna's Like a Prayer, Cheryl much fun (music that gave you Olson sang Billie Myers' Kiss the the uncontrollable urge to dance) Rain, a group of four girls, includ- and also why we left them behind ing one of the Lancer Cafe work- (the makeup was so dark it took ers, sang Sir Mix-a Lot's Baby hours to remove). Got Back and two members of Lancer Productions sang the inevitable BS2's Love Shack. N o t many people dressed up in the spirit of the weekend, not even with the $100 prizes to entice them. In fact, only two students dressed in 80's wear, and the other Photo by Anthony Colucci
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FEATURES To Lead is to Serve Bill Fiege Speaks His Mind PRINCEPS A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but he becomes one by the quality of his actions and the integrity of his intent. Princeps believes the principle force in the development of civilization is progress. The key to progress is leadership. Through the dynamics of leadership, progress becomes a reality. Created in the fall of 1992. Princeps is a secret society, which strives to promote leadership within the Longwood community. The members recognize Longwood students and organizations for their outstanding leadership and commitment to the college. The black crowns on the sidewalks around campus are a symbol of good luck and reinforce our presence in daily campus life.
Princeps commends students at large who exemplify the characteristics of our purpose by sending them wooden sevens or crowns. The members of the organization are a select group who demonstrate leadership through their involvement in co-curricular activities within the Longwood community. Secrecy is a key element of membership. Members of Princeps are not revealed until graduation where they can be identified by wearing a red sash with a gold seven embroidered upon them. The members of Princeps would like to commend Collonades Hall Council and Dr. David Carkenord for their outstanding devotion and commitment to our campus. Your character and devotion parallel our mission at Longwood College. Please send any comments or questions to the Princeps campus mailbox #2949. We Remain, 7 To lead is to Serve.
Book Review: Jimmy Buff ett Where's Joe Merchant? but there is more to the story than what is revealed. Trevor Cane's mother mysteriously commits What do Frank Bam ma, a suicide the same way her brother, down on his luck sea pilot; Trevor Joe Merchant, did. Trevor comes Cane, a lost soul searching for back to the Caribbean to find out herself; Joe Merchant, a dead rock what is happening to her family. star; Desdemona, a crazy 'ole hipWhat happens next is a pie; Colonel Adrian Cairo, a de- roller coaster ride. Throughout the mented war rentale there are jumps egade and Charlie from one setting to Fabian, a mysterious the next, leaving the man who no one reader to wonder, knows, all have in when and where is common? They act this tale going to out a crazy tale of adcome together? venture, lies and love Buffett does a in Jimmy Buffett's wonderful job of novel Where is Joe keeping the reader Merchant?, his guessing at what is strangest tale to date. going to happen next. He builds You will go on a wild ride the plot throughout the novel and throughout the Caribbean with does an excellent job of building those characters and others if you the characters' personalities One read this book. actually believes that he or she is The basic plot of the tale is on the seaplane flying over the that Trevor Cane comes back to Caribbean with Frank Bama, in a Key West after many years of liv- secret Caribbean jungle with ing in New Orleans. She reunites Colonel Adrian Cairo or on the with her old lover Frank Bama. Cosmic Muffin with Desdemona. JASON NORMAN Staff Writer
JASON NORMAN Staff Writer For those of you who do not know who Bill Fiege is, you should be ashamed of yourselves. No, I'm just kidding, this college is big and knowing everyone is impossible. However, everyone should try to get to know who Bill Fiege is. To start off, Bill Fiege is a graduate of Longwood College class of '94. He is the forensics coach and director. Under the leadership of Bill Fiege, Longwood's forensics team won many awards and put fear into the hearts of its opponents. Up until
this year, he also taught public speaking classes here: This year Bill Fiege has a new job here at Longwood. He is the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations. When I interviewed him on Thursday, we talked about his new job. Fiege said he loves his new job. He does many things with alumni relations such as plan regional events and work with travel programs. Don't worry troubled students, although Fiege has taken a new job and new responsibilities, he still works with Mortar Board, and Ambassadors and he still coaches the forensics team. We also talked about
Longwood itself and where the school was headed. Ficgesaid ha believes that Longwood is headed in the right direction. "Longwood's core values are still the same as they were when I was here," Fiege says. He believes that Longwood is still the school of opportunity if one takes advantage of it. I asked Fiege what he thinks about the expanded growth expected for Longwood. He likes it; even with expanded growth Longwood will still be small, intimate environments with professors will still exist and Longwood will still have opportunity for those who are willing to take it.
Interview with Dr. James Jordan KRISTINE DUDLEY Staff Writer My search for an individual well-versed in the history of Longwood College led me to Dr. James Jordan. In his many years as a professor of Anthropology at the college, Jordan has carried out numerous programs of field research at historic sites within Farmville. While he is making it a goal to help both Longwood and Farmville residents remember the past few centuries of the place they call home, Jordan explains in this interview why remembering the past is so important. Q. How long have you been teaching at Longwood College? A. I was hired on April Fool's Day of 1978, and began teaching on August 23, the first day of classes. Q. What are some of the most important changes that you have observed since you first began teaching at Longwood? A. It hasn't changed all that much since 1978, maybe a few new computers, new buildings and more faculty. The spirit, the heart and the gut arc still the same. Q. What are some of the most important aspects of Longwood"s history thai you think students should know about? A. That Longwood was the first college in the Commonwealth of Virginia for the training and education of females. For
many years this place was the heart and soul for teachers to become teachers. Farmville has reached out and affected all of Virginia. Longwood has been able to exert an influence on who Virginians are that we just don't appreciate, and I wish people would say it more often. Q. What kinds of programs do you hold for the students and faculty on Longwood's history? A. For the 150th anniversary of Farmville I did a lecture "They All Called It Home" on the last 8,000 years of Farmville, VA. but it's the students themselves who are really interested. They brought in artifacts that have a lot of history with the college. Q. Why do you think that Longwood's history is so important? A. So that we don't have the chance to easily assume that we did it all ourselves, and so that we don't lose sight of those who did their bit. They were the bridge builders. Knowing the history removes the feeling that the past is over and done with, it's still alive and well inside us. Q. What kinds of programs are available for Longwood students to become involved in its history? A. Students interested should get involved through the Archeology Field School. Q. What sorts of things
have remained the same since the school first opened in 1839, if any? A. Well, the college and the town have always gotten along. After the Civil War, the families couldn't afford the costs of room and board, so the townsfolk took the daughters in to send to Longwood. It began in 1839 that the town and kids got along. Even today Longwood organizations do things for the town of Farmville, at most other colleges that doesn't go on. Q. What kinds of historical programs would you like to see added to the Longwood curriculum? A. No programs in a classroom, when it's not forced on you, it grows on you. You see it yourself. My wish is that every student would accidentally come into contact with the past. Q. What are some of the changes that you can foresee happening to Longwood College and what do you think about them? A. The student increase to 5,500, that's going to be a remarkable change. Longwood is still the right size. I'm able to see everyone just about every day. When that changes, we're not a hunting and gathering band anymore. We're no longer a community, a family. We're a bigger group, and something irretrievable has been lost.
rnoagHts KEVIN ROCK Calendar Editor
How does the person who drives the snowplow gel to work in the morning? If you're in a vehicle going the speed of light, what happens when you turn on the headlights? ■An unbreakable toy is useful for breaking other toys. A closed mouth gathers no feel. -Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die. It's not hard to meet expenses...they're everywhere. Definition of Jury: Twelve people who determine which client has the better attorney. The oaly difference between a rut and a grave is the depth. I don't have an attitude problem. You have a perception problem. •I love deadlines. I especially like the whooshing sound they make as they go flying by. Columnist's Note: If yon hare any "Deep Thoughts" of your own, please e-mail them to kmrock@longwood.lwc.edu
Movie Review: The Blair Witch Project JAMIE TURNER Copy Editor By now everyone has probably heard of The Blair Witch Project or seen the so-called movie. I, on the other hand wish that I hadn't. I walked into the movie theater thinking it was going to be a scary movie. Boy, was I wrong. Once the movie began and I figured out that the entire movie was on a stupid camcorder I just wanted to walk out of the theatre and say,"what a joke". But the
SGA Cont. p. 3 You might learn something. To the individuals who involuntarily had their names removed from the SGA ballots, I would like to apologize to you, although I had nothing to do with this decision. You have been treated unfairly and your rights have been violated, and if I were you, I'd get a lawyer. To Dr. Pierson, I'd like to ask you to stop telling that same old story about Dr. Cormier missing a VA Tech football game to put sprinklers in the high rises. That's wonderful, and we all
NOVEMBER 18, 1999 FEATURES Music Review: 311 Returns With Soundsystem SUSAN STEFFENHAGEN Guest Writer With 6 albums and over 5 million records sold, 311 has been a smash hit with people across the United States since the band was formed in 1991. This Nebraska native band, comprised of 5 members (Nick Hexum—vocals and guitar, Tim Mahoney—guitar, SA Martinez—vocals and turntables, Chad Sexton— drums and P-Nut— bass), took the US by storm with their first tour in 1993 with the release of their first album Music. This began the loyal following of 311 fans that would soon increase the band's popularity. In 1996, their fan base exploded tremendously with the release of their self-titled album
story kept going and going and just got stupider by the minute. First of all who would go and chase some stupid witch? And who would throw away the only source of direction that they JASON NORMAN Guest Writer had? Who would believe such a stupid legend? The whole movie was just a joke! Allison Beasley is a ResiThe characters were noth- dent Advisor on third floor Curry. ing but annoying and aggravating. We talked about being an R.A. They just didn't make sense. The and what that entails in our interwhole movie made no sense. So view. in my opinion, don't waste your Beasley is a junior, an edumoney; save it for a real movie cation major, and a member of that's worth your time and is ac- Alpha Delta Pi. Her hometown is tually interesting. Suffolk, Virginia. We talked in depth about what is involved in being an R.A. She told me that her freshman R.A. influenced her agree that Dr. Cormier and other in her decision to become an R. A. administrators have done wonderThe freshman transition ful things for this college. How- period is hard on freshmen; my ever, this decision was the worst R.A. helped me out and I want to I've seen in my four years here. do that for others." So please stop tooting her horn "Being an R.A. offered because that lovely little anecdote many opportunities in the school will not change our minds about thai would not have been there if the injustice she just did to the I were not an R.A. It offers leadstudents who pay her salary. It ership opportunities; I take an acwould be nice if you would re- tive role in residence life and I am member that you are not getting on committees that try to make paid to promote Dr. Cormier. Your residence life easier." Beasley job title is Dean of Students and likes to share in the Longwood that means you are here to defend experience and make an impact us and our rights. on the lives of her residents.
311. The first single off the album. "Down," skyrocketed to # 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Radio Chart and "All Mixed Up" was soon to follow when it reached
#2. This album has been their most successful, having gone triple-platinum and sold over 3 million copies. After a year of
hard work and determination, 311, on October 12,1999, released their newest album Soundsystem. This album is a collection of new songs that have basically the same styles as their previous albums but are more geared towards the hard rock aspect of music than any other. I have recently listened to the album and love it. The single "Come Original," that can be heard on the radio now, keeps up with the 311 sound along with a few added twists along the way. And with such songs as "Livin' & Rockin" and "Evolution," this band will probably see another several million record sales in the future. All I have to say is about that is. keep up the good work, boys, cause you are on a roll.
Allison Beasley: RA Extraordinaire Throughout the process of becoming an R.A., Beasley took the process in stride. In order to become an R.A., one has to go through many interviews with REC's and other R.A.'s. "The whole process is very open. The people interviewing me made me feel very comfortable." Then there is the difficult part of confronting people under the influence. Even though this is her first year, she has already had to confront students. Beasley says the main thing to do is to stay calm. She also said that the other R.A.'s are more than willing to help out when certain situations occur. Beasley's sorority has also helped her in learning the ropes of being an R.A. "My sisters are very understanding. Because there are many sisters in my sorority; they understand that my job comes first, and they don't put me in any awkward situations." Being an R.A. has its negatives though. It takes up a lot of Beasley's time. "Being an R.A. takes a lot of dedication and sac-
rifice. R.A.'s have a social reputation to uphold and we have to live up to the standards other students set for us." There are many more positives to being an R.A, though. "Being an R.A. puts me in the Longwood experience which outweighs any bad thing about being an R.A. After people graduate they can remember that I was one of the first people that helped freshmen get involved in Longwood." Beasley also loves getting to know others. "The students living on my hall are great people. I was a little scared when I learned that my first year I would have fraternity guys living on my hall, but they turned out to be great guys" Being an R.A. has also prepared Beasley for life after she graduates. "Being an R.A. has taught me social skills, how to build communities, leadership skills and how to confront people. It has also taught me how to build bulletin boards for my education major."
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SPORTS Basketball Team Has High Hopes for '99 Season SPORTS INFORMATION The 1999-2000 Long wood College women's basketball team will enter this season with four out of five returning starters from last year's squad, one that finished 16-11 overall, and 12-6 in the NCAA Division II Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference (CVAC). The TO-'W squad finished third during the CVAC regular season and earned a spot in the CVAC Tournament Quarterfinals. Veteran head coach Shirley Duncan and her squad completed their sixth consecutive winning season (11753) and have won 65 of 77 CVAC contests since formation of the conference in 1995. The returning starters consist of two seniors, one junior, and one sophomore. The seniors include Kali Brown and Jill Younce. Brown, a 5-8 guard/forward, started all 27 games last year, averaged 14.6 ppg. and 6.9 rpg. and led the team in assists with 113 and steals with 65. Younce, a 5-10 guard/forward, started 26 games last season and led the Lancers in scoring with 16.0 ppg. and three-point field goals with 75. Brown and Younce each earned 2nd-team A11-CVAC honors last season. Additionally, Younce was named to the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSJD) College Division II All-State 1st-team.
while Brown earned 2nd-team low teammate Roy-Harrison, a honors. 6-1 center, contributed 2.0 ppg. "Kali and Jill are expected to lead this team," said Duncan. "Kali is a tremendous competitor who plays with a lot of heart Jill is a highly-skilled player who can score almost at will." The Lancers other two returning starters are junior Demietre Price, and sophomore Jill Maholtz. Price, a 6-1 center, started all 27 games and averaged 10.9 ppg. and 8.7 rpg. Price led the team in blocks with 26. Maholtz, a 5-6 guard, started 16 of 27 games last season and averaged 4.5 ppg., and 2.0 rpg. "Demietre has really blossomed," said Duncan. If she can go 100%, she can establish herself as a major force in the conference. Jill posseses excellent passing skills. We want to utilize those skills more this season." Other returning players include senior Tern Williams, sophomores Jamie Beale, Lindsey Peavey, and Jessica Roy-Harrison, along with redshirt freshman Dana Brittle. Williams, a 5-10 forward/ center, played in 17 games last season averaging 8.1 ppg. and 1.6 rpg. Beale, a 5-2 guard, participated in all 27 games last season, started in seven games and Senior Kali Brown contributed 4.9 ppg. and 1.6 rpg. Peavey, a 5-9 guard/forward, played in 26 games and added and 1.6 rpg. in 20 games. Brittle, 1.7 ppg. and 1.3 rpg., while fel- a 5-5 guard, received a medical
redshirt and sat out last season due to a leg injury. The freshman class has a lot of talent. "This class is really exciting," said Duncan. "This is assistant coach Craig Woods' first recruiting class and I feel he has done an outstanding job with this class. Some of these players were recruited by Division I schools and we're very fortunate to get them here." The newcomers include Leigh Farmer, Angel Johnson, Tia Richardson, and Natalie Turner. Farmer, a 6-2 center, is a force inside and has great touch on the ball, according to Duncan. Johnson, a 5-10 guard/forward, led her high school team to a District Championship her senior year. "Angel is a wonderful athlete that loves to pfay defense," said Duncan. "She runs the floor well and will make her mark not only on the team, but also in the conference." Richardson, 5-9 center, is a great all-around athlete who helped lead Centennial HS in Maryland to a County Championship title as a senior and a State Championship appearance as a sophomore. "Tia is a major force inside," said Duncan. "She is a wonderful rebounder and a ferocious defender." Turner, a 56 guard, is a very versatile athlete according to Duncan. "Natalie does a great job passing and is an excellent outside
scorer," added the coach. According to Duncan, "Defense is critical for all of these freshmen. They have to play good defense to get minutes on the court." "We are a very young team," explained Duncan. "However, I think we'll be a stronger team than last year." Longwood will take on a tough non-conference schedule again that includes Division I High Point (NC), Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) teams Millersville (PA), Shippensburg (PA), and West Chester (PA). High Point, a former CVAC member, is now a member of the Big South Conference, while Shippensburg defeated CVAC member Belmont Abbey (NC) and reached the Division IT Sweet Sixteen fast year. Millersville and West Chester are always strong from the PSAC. The Pennsylvania schools are all in the East Region along with the Lancers. Longwood will open its season hosting the eighth annual C&L/Lancer Invitational tournament in Lancer Hall November 19-20. Millersville and Virginia Union will start the tournament off at 6 p.m. The Lancers open their season against Southern Virginia at 8 p.m. The consolation round will start at 2 p.m. and championship will be played at 4 p.m. on November 20.
Women's Soccer Team Ends Season in Massachusets SPORTS INFORMATION Longwood dropped a 3-2 decision at Assumption (MA) November 11 during a first-round match of the 1999 EC AC Division II Women's Soccer Championship. The Lancers with head coach Todd Dyer '93 have concluded their season with a final record of 14-5-1, including a runner-up finish during the CVAC irgular-season, while making their second-straight post-season appearance in the prestigious
ECAC Championship. Longwood is 30-10-2 over the past two seasons, a winning percentage of .738*. At Assumption, the #5 seed Lancers and the #4 seed Greyhounds battled to a scoreless first half before the hosts took the narrow 3-2 victory. LC got second-half goals from freshmen midfielder Brooke Cooper and forward Rigei Locket!. Adding assists for the Lancers were junior forward Erin Hirschi and sophomore forward Melodie
Massey, while junior keeper Amy Kennedy made 10 saves during the closely-played contest. Hirschi led Longwood in scoring this season with 13 goals and six assists for 32 points (1.68). Hirschi was followed by Cooper (8g, 7a, 23p. 1.21). Lockett(6g, la, 13p, 0.81), junior midfielder Amanda Stombaugh (5g, 6a. 16p. 0.80), senior midfielder Claudia Watt (6g. la, I3p. 0.72), freshman defender Brandi BarfiekJ (4g, 5a,
13p. 0.68). Massey (4g, 5a, 13p, 0.65), and senior sweeper Angela Snyder (5g, 2a, 12p, 0.60). The Lancers outscored their opponents 65-15 this year, including an incredible 36-2 margin during the opening half. Longwood established or tied 10 team and individual school-records this season. Individually, Hirschi became the school's new career scoring leader with a record 33 goals and 11 assists for 77 career points. Stombaugh equaled the record
for career assists with 15 total, including six this fall. Kennedy has lowered the career goals against average record to 0.94 with a record 25 career shutouts. including a record 11 this season, adding a career record 306 saves. The Lancers scored a record 65 goals during '99, tying records with 10 goals against Concord and 11 season shutouts. Longwood could return as many as 16 players to next year's squad as the Lancers only graduate four players from the team.
SPORTS Men's Basketball Looks for Strong Leadership from New Head Coach Mike Leeder NOVEMBER 18,1999
SPORTS INFORMATION JAMIE TURNER Sports Writer Long wood College enlers its 1999-2000 NCAA Division II men's basketball campaign with a new coaching staff that has infused a renewed work ethic and attitude, along with an accompanying sense of excitement to the program. First-year Lancer head coach Mike Leeder, and firstyear assistant coach Marc Hostetter, each have Division II National Championship experience on their respective resumes. They'll try to utilize that experience to help turn around a team that finished 8-19 overall a year ago, including a 6-12 record in the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference (CVAC), with six returning lettermen and seven talented newcomers. "A main reason in this year's success is going to be Head Coach, Mike Leeder. One word to describe him DYNAMIC! Pre-season conditioning was a hardcore workout for the team every single day. Within the first minute of their workout every player on the team had mounds of sweat streaming down their faces. Leeder gave them encouragement, enthusiasm, and a will to work harder not only for the team but also for themselves. This season is definitely going to be quite a turn around. "We work hard every day in practice, but every team has their ups and downs," said forward Issac Lantry. The men's basketball team
has been practicing six days a week to prepare for the new season. They have been working hard on their offensive and defensive skills and concentrating mainly on their "help" defense. At each practice every member of the team puts forth a great effort and pushes their teammates as well. The scrimage and the exhibiton game helped the men find out what their weaknesses were, so that in practice they could work on them to prepare for the first contest. Coach Leeder has made such an impact on the team. He pushes them hard to concentrate on their game and to do their best. He is also very encouraging. He provides such a burst of enthusiasm at each practice. If
Senior Jay Louden anyone has talked with one of the members of the team, I'm sure that you have noticed the positive feeling that each one has about the season and how the basketball program has changed. "I have noticed a big change in the men this year. They always have something positive to say
and they are much more enthusiastic than before," said soccer player Becky Taylor. They've been working and practicing very, very hard," said Leeder. "We're going to try to play up-and-down the floor and get a lot of people involved. I think we'll be exciting to watch this year." Among the returning players, LC features a pair of talented senior starters in big 6-8, 274-pound center Jon Hughes, a second-team All-C VAC selection a year ago when he averaged a team-best 15.6 ppg. and 6.9 rpg., and explosive 6-3 forward Lee Farrior. Farrior, a preseason Ail-American last year, had a disappointing campaign during 1998-99 with averages of 12.1 ppg. and 3.9 rpg. "They both want to be part of a winning situation," explained Leeder. "They have each worked extremely hard during preseason. They want to improve and they want to leave here knowing that they've helped turn this program around." Two juniors return in starting high-flying 6-3 forward Jay Louden and 6-1 guard Umar Bowers. Louden enjoyed his finest seasonal effort as a Lancer with numbers of 10.3 ppg. and 5.4 rpg. a year ago, while Bowers provided depth at the guard position. "I think you'll see some really nice things out of both Jay and Umar this year," said Leeder. Also back are sophomores
Zcch Boyd, a 6-6,231 -pound center, and Landa Martin/SpencerMagna Vista HS, a 6-4, 204pound forward. Leeder says Boyd pushes Hughes everyday in practice and has a really bright future, while Martin is one of the most athletic players on the team. The newcomers include senior 5-8 guard Germaine Williams, juniors 6-2 guard B.J. Buford, 6-5 forward Isaac Lartey, and 6-4 forward Kawaune Rawlings, sophomore 6-2 guard Mitch Mathis, along with freshmen 5-11 guard Tim Gardiner and 6-3 guard Jay Patrick. Buford, a transfer student from Kentucky State, and Lartey, who is rejoining the program following a year away from school, become eligible after the first semester.
Senior Lee Farrior Lartey averaged 10.4 ppg. and 5.0 rpg. during the 1997-98 season. Mathis joins the team from Seward (KS) County Junior College, Gardiner was an All-Region and District 'Player of the Year' at Herndon High in northern Virginia last year, while Williams,
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Rawlings, and Patrick are each walk-on additions to the team. 'Tim has a chance to contribute right away as a freshman and that's pretty special," explained Leeder. "Mitch is a physical guard who should be a good defender and rebounder for us." Leeder says he is really looking forward to getting Buford and Lartey eligible at Christmas. They'll add some needed depth as Lartey can play inside or out, and is a very skilled player who just knows how to play the game. Buford is another physical guard, a good ball handler who can defend and shoot it really well. The coach adds that Patrick has been a pleasant surprise and should contribute right away, while Williams and Rawlings each earned their way onto the team and will provide depth throughout the season. Longwood was picked to finish seventh in the 12-ieam CVAC, according to the preseason coaches poll. "I like to think we're better than that (seventh)," said Leeder. "I want us to be the hardest-working team in the league and I think that we'll overcome some deficiencies we might have in talent. One thing Leeder and Hostetter will guarantee, however, is that the Lancers will play hard for 40 minutes each time out. The rest, they hope, will take care of itself. The first home game of the Lancers is November 23, against West Virginia Tech. Tip off time is 7:30 p.m.
Wrestling Squad Returns with Four Medals in First Tourney SPORTS INFORMTAION Longwood traveled to the North Carolina-Pembroke Classic November 12-13 and brought home first, third, and fourthplace medals. The Lancers will open their dual-meet season when they travel to the Anderson (SC) Duals November 21. LC will take on host Anderson (SC), Carson-Newman (TN), Cumberland (KY). and Cumberland (TN). Action begins
at 1 p.m. At the North Carolina-Pembroke Classic, junior Aaron Bradley (5-0), while wrestling unattached, earned a lst-place finish by defeating Brett Owen of Shippensburg 1-0 in the 1491b final. Bradley is just the second Lancer wrestler to win a title at Pembroke. At 174 pounds, freshman Ben Summerlin (7-1) was the only wrestler in the tournament to successfully wrestle back and win seven consectutive matches, winning 19-8 for 3rd-
place. Summerlin's only loss was his first match to the #1 seed and eventual champion. Junior Shawn Hutchison (3-1) earned a 4th-place medal at 197. Hutchison won a hard-fought 76 victory in the wrestleback semifinal before forfeiting the third-place final due to an injury. Others who participated at UNC-Pembroke included junior Jon Tanaka (2-2). and sophomore Larry Haynes (3-2) at 133. freshman Barry Brewton (2-2)
at 141. freshman Dave Fuqua (22) at 157, freshmen Zane Harshman (3-2), Justin Miller (02),andCraigSpruill(3-2)at 165, freshman Justin Hoffman (I -2) at 184. senior Kris Lucas (1-2) and freshman Todd Leek (3-2) at heaveyweight. Following the Anderson (SC) Duals. Longwood will host its first home dual meet of the season against Anderson (SC) and Cumberland (TN) on Saturday. December 4. Action begins at 12 p.m.
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NEWS & VIEWS Love Letters Coming to Long wood PRESSRELEASE " Will you help me go down and get the milk and cookies during recess?" "I will if you don 't ask me to marry you again. " In this age of computerized voice mail, email and faxes, we sometimes forget the special quality of an old-fashioned letter— something that is hand written and that can be cherished for years. Nevertheless, the handwritten letter is an endangered species. The anticipation of waiting at the mailbox for a letter is something that has now become a part of our heritage rather than
our custom. Longwood Theatre will present Love Letters, by A.R. Gurney, in Jarman Auditorium on November 19 and 20, at 8 p.m. and on November 21, at 3 p.m. The play is the story of the relationship and romance of Andrew Makepeace Ladd and his sweetheart from childhood, Melissa Gardener. Their lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thank you notes and summer camp postcards and continues through boarding school, college years and married life. As Andrew and Melissa read their letters, what is created is an evocative, touching, funny
and always telling parr of character studies. What is implied is often more revealing and meaningful than what is actually written. The Longwood Theatre production of Love Letters features Bruce Speas as Andrew and Cathy Easton as Melissa. Tony Hardin is scenic designer, costumes are by Part Ness and the play is directed by Gene Muto. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. For more information, call the Jarman Box Office at 395-2474 on Tuesdays through Fridays, between 3 and 5 p.m. This production is recommended for mature audiences.
Discrimination on Campus? MELISSA GILL Editor-in-Chief
"This Letter is to advise and inform you that given your affiliation with the Delta group-not recognized by Longwood and by the national group—it is not posssible for you to run or serve as a Student Government leader and officer. Membership in this unrecognized group eliminates you from serving in an official and recognized Longwood College capacity. As you realize, the College in no way supports the Delta group. Therefore, the College cannot have students who choose to be a part of the Deltas running for SGA offices. The Deltas are not an official part of Longwood and individual membership and campus service cannot be and is not recognized " This is the letter that four Deltas (Bruce Morgan, Jonathan Tanaka, Jerico Slavin, and Jason Davis) received from Phyllis Mable, the Vice President for Student Affairs, informing them as to why they were not allowed to run for offices. First of all, if the Deltas are not recognized as a group, why are they still called the Deltas in this letter? By naming them that, it pretty much calls them an organization. Bruce Morgan made an interesting statement, "We are not recognized as a group until someone wants to punish us; then
we are suddenly considered a group." Second, if an individual wants to run for office, it shouldn't matter what clubs they are part of. You are voting for an individual, not their organization. It is wrong to discriminate against someone because of an organization. How does being a Delta automatically deny one to run for an office? Deltas are tuition-paying students, just like the rest of us. Does this mean that if Longwood doesn't agree with any particular organization, they will refuse them the right to run for office? Granted, there was a decision to let the men vote, but it still does not correct what happened. I understand that the Deltas at the very least have a "bad boy" reputation on this campus. This does not mean that an individual represents the group's beliefs. Jonathan Tanaka gave his perspective on this issue. "There are always the bad people in an organization, but that does not mean that the whole group is bad." When running for office, the individual is supposed to be looked at, not the group. We are students before anything else. I think that these men were treated unfairly by the administration and that they deserve a huge apology. Each person has a right to run for office and vote for officers. This is a basic constitutional
UN Conference at ASU JUSTIN A. FREEMAN Guest Writer Longwood's Political Science Club attended Appalachian State University's annual Model United Nations Conference on November 6 and 7. The club won two awards at the two-day conference, including Best Delegation and an Honorable Mention. Model United Nations, which was founded in 1989, provides students with "high-quality and professionally run simulations" of United Nations sessions. The Political Science club represented The Gambia, the
United States, and Canada at the simulated session of the Security Council. The topics of discussion included the Kashmir border dispute between Pakistan and India, and the nuclear capability of North Korea. The conference was concluded by an awards ceremony where Jeremy Barrington, Justin Freeman, and Sam Wood took home the best delegation award for their representation of Canada. Caleb Dobbs, Dominic Farley, and Bryce Stonikinis received an honorable mention for their portrayal of The Gambia.
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right that applies to EVERYONE not just a select few. I sat down with Bruce Morgan, Jonathan Tanaka, Jason Davis, and Jerico Slavin to discuss the election and many of the issues that they have had to deal with over the past few days. I was very surprised at what I found. First of all, they were very polite and I was very impressed by how they carried themselves. I had only heard the negative things about the Deltas, but there are also many negative things that happen to them. For instance, when a man joins the Deltas, a letter is sent home to his parents (even though he is a legal adult) telling them that their son is a part of a "renegade" or "gang" group that is not recognized by the campus. I find this to be ridiculous. This is just one of the things that can happen simply from being a part of the group. I also asked the four if they Photo by Lorien MacAuley felt that they were discriminated against. Their answers were mixed, but the general thought Lorien MacAuley's car was vandalized last week. Someone was that it depended on the per- felt the need to put many cut up and extremely rotten fish on son. For a place that prides itself MacAuley's car. She received a call from Campus Police telling her on being anti-discriminatory, to to remove the fish. refuse someone the right to run No official reason was given nor was the person found. for office is as close to discrimi- MacAuley believes that someone put the fish on the car because she nation as one can get. I think it is is the president of The Unity Alliance. There have also been multiple terrible that discrimination is even reports of other types of vandalism on campus. Bikes in front of the highrises had their wheels beat up. There considered an option in any place. I hope that this situation teaches is also the continuing (and immature) comments that people place on flyers all over campus. us all something.