Volume 81, Number 13
Waiting for Skin Cancer Since 1920
Shell Executive to Speak at Commencement J. Harold Hatchett III, Global Business Services Manager/COO for Royal Dutch Shell Group, Shell Finance Services, will be the speaker for Longwood College commencement on Saturday, May 11, at 9:30 a.m. on Wheeler Mall. A native of Lunenburg County, Mr. Hatchett earned a bachelor of business administra-
tion degree from Longwood in 1983. Today, he is responsible for the global, day-to-day operational issues of Shell Finance Services with oversight for finance and planning; human resources; marketing; and communications, information systems and knowledge management. He is based in London.
Previously, Mr. Hatchett was chief financial officer for Shell Offshore Companies, based in Ix>uisiana. Prior to being recruited by Shell Oil, he was the CFO for Heritage Inks International, a Citicorp Venture Capital company. Before joining Heritage, he was vice president of worldwide finance for BMG/RCA Records where he structured multi-million dollar acquisitions for the company. Mr. Hatchett began his career working as a financial analyst on Wall Street for Aetna Insurance. Mr. Hatchett returned to Longwood in November 2001 as a School of Business and Economics Executive-inResidence to share his work ethic and vision and to interview students for evaluation at Shell Oil Company's Fast Track Management assessment center. He and his wife Charlease, a 1987 Longwood graduate, continue to support scholarships and service organizations like the African-American Student Interest Group at the college. At Longwood commencement 2002, it is anticipated that 703 undergraduate and 87 graduate degrees will be awarded, with 677 graduates participating in ceremonies.
Health Experts Dispel Hangover Myths Jennifer Wlach U-Wirt DURHAM, N.C. - They are one of the great mysteries of college life, the seemingly unavoidable result of a night of drinking: hangovers. Everyone offers a remedy — from coffee to multivitamins - but no one has found a cure. Although there is no proven antidote, there are steps people can take before, during and after drinking to help lessen their morning-after pain. Before students begin to
imbibe, they need to put food in their stomachs, said Cynthia Kuhn, professor of pharmacology"If you eat before you drink, your peak blood alcohol level will be slowed because the food slows absorption," she said. Another key prevention method is drinking water. "It is important to be well hydrated before you start drinking, and to continue hydrating yourself while you drink," said Jeff Kullcy, coordinator of alcohol and substance abuse services,
who recommends alternating water or sports drinks with alcoholic beverages. Experts agreed that the selection of drinks also factors into the severity of a hangover. Certain liquors known as distilled spirits contain congeners higher-order alcohols that can be toxic to the brain and add to the effects of a hangover, said Dr. Bill Christmas, director of Student Health Services. According to an online report See HEALTH p.5
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Mark Warner to Come to LWC Governor Mark Warner will sign legislation designating I-ongwood College as a university on April 24, at 11 a.m., by the campus fountain at Blackwell Plaza. This date is the one-year anniversary of a fire that destroyed the architectural heart of the college. The Governor will join administrators, faculty, students, alumni and guests in commemorating the fire and celebrating the future. Governor Warner officially signed legislation changing Longwood's designation to university in March. The change will take effect July 1. His visit and the special signing ceremony are in recognition of our progress toward new levels of accomplishment for the Commonwealth and in particular for Southside Virginia. The official on-campus kickoff of "a turning point: The Campaign for Longwood" will be announced by former rector Alice Stallard, Class of 1959, and her husband Hugh Stallard,
co-chairs of the campaign. The goal for the campaign is to raise $32 million for scholarships, professorships, program initiatives and capital projects. The fire on April 24, 2001, destroyed 200,000 square feet of
building space, including the signature Rotunda. Groundbreaking for the reconstruction of lost buildings will be held this summer. Concurrently the college will begin conversion of its central street to a landscaped pedestrian mall to be known as Brock Commons.
Editorial
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From the Asst. Editor Welcome to the 9th edition of The Rotunda this semester, I know that everyone is Âť busy as the semester winds up, and the Rotunda staff is certainly no exception to that rule. As this year winds down, I am thinking about my goals for next year's Rotunda, as I move from Asst. Editor to Editor. I've been training for the position all year, but it's still a daunting task to produce a weekly paper and know that you are ultimately responsible for its content. Speaking of which, 1 would like to personally address a letter to the editor regarding the story, "Fearsome Foursome Speak Out Against Stereotypes." I covered this event for the paper, and 1 always try my best to approach
any story with integrity and honesty. I attended the Fearsome Foursome in hopes of bringing the campus information and an overview of the event as four panel students spoke about their experiences with different sexual orientations. Unfortunately, my coverage of this event angered one of the event planners, who felt that the students' names should not be printed, among other things. 1 distincdy remember the moderator asking the audience not to "go back to your dorms and spread these stories like gossip." If anyone will read the story, they will see that I gave it the respect and attention that it deserved. I revealed the students' names, yes, but 1 did not do it in a way that could be construed as "gossip." I also did not say which student represented which sexual orientation. My main concern with the letter
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Staff Writers: Patrick Howard, Kim Urann, Roy Ayrcs The Rotunda, the student newspaper at I,ongwood College, is pub tished weekly during the academic year (except holidays and exam periods) and is printed in the offices of the Tarminlle Herald, Farmville, VA. All articles, advertisements, letters to the editor, and pictures must be received by five p.m. the Sunday prior to the next Thursday's 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. The Rotunda is an equal opportunity employer and is looking for people who are interested in writing or layout. We currendy have positions available and ask anyone who is interested to come to our meetings, Mondays at 5:00 p.m.
is the issue of a public forum opposed to a public newspaper. These students were willing to speak publicly before a crowd of over 100 students that was open to the entire campus. The Rotunda offers the news to the entire campus as well, and those who wish to read it are welcome to pick it up and find out what's going on aroud campus. So what, exacdy, is the difference? I don't create or glorify the news, I just report it. And a student forum meant to bring understanding and diversity to campus is certainly news worthy. Also, if they were so sensitive about being recorded, why was the event videotaped? And why arc the visiting panelists part of a public Gay, I-esbian, and Transgcndered group at UVA? How can someone choose when to be public and when not to be? When you represent yourself in public, you become a matter of public record and therefore can be cov-
April 18, 2002
ered by a newspaper. I read from a flier for the event that it was sponsored by "Unity Alliance and the Mulicultural Club." Regardless of who presented the forum perhaps they should be more aware of what constitutes public knowledge and what doesn't. If you don't want The Rotunda to cover a specific event, then email us at Rotunda@longwood.edu and maybe we will consider a special request. Or make the forum closed and only invite those people you think deserve to learn about sexual diversity. As for me, I think the whole campus should celebrate different sexual orientations and learn as much as possible. I found the forum an honest and refreshing look at a topic 1 really didn't understand until I attended. Such an open atmosphere deserves to be addressed and cele-
brated by the campus paper. We even gave it front-page coverage because the staff felt it was such an important event. So thank you to the students who worked so hard to put the event together, and bring it to longwood students. Thanks to the students on campus who took the event seriously and asked honest questions to understand better. And thank you to the panelists who had the courage and pnde to appear before the campus and tell their personal, and sometimes even painful, stories. I hope that the students, faculty, and staff of Longwood continue to read the paper next year as we strive to bring you ALL the news.
Dawn Kanehl Asistmt Edta
Letters to the Editor Dear Editor Please allow me to commend you for the excellent paper last week, as every other- I appreciate how you efficiendy deliver news to,our campus. I do, however, have one serious concern and frustration with an article that was written about the Fearsome Foursome program. For one month, I have been planning the program (through residence life—as a RA) for the campus and of course have grown to know every pan-
elist and the entire structure of the program. With knowledge of the panelists that I invited, I, of course, was aware of their specific request to have no names or quotes published in a paper. Last week, I read the paper that had 2 quotes and each panelist's name printed (not to mention the fact of misspellings) without anyone's permission. No one talked to the panelists, or myself about the program— this is very disappointing. Also, the "Multicultural 'club'," if one exists, was not a part of this
program (another false piece of information in the article), and the main reason why this program was on campus was not given credit (Residence Life) because of lack of responsibility for the writer to do research. I hope that in the future, this kind of issue is addressed in a more professional manner. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Dear Editor: On Wednesday, April 3,2002,1 participated in the Jewish Passover ceremony in the Dining Hall Annex, sponsored by the Jewish Student Organization. I am not Jewish, but recognized a few years ago when you approach new experiences with an open mind there is a potential for spiritual growth. I was a bit nervous walking into the room where the Passover service was held, but once the ceremony began I quickly found myself at ease. The Hebrew word for Passover is pesakh, and the Passover ceremony I participated in is called the Telling of Passover, or Haggadah shel Pesakh. Placed next to my dinner setting was a "script" for the ceremony. This
was nicely put together, and allowed everyone present an opportunity to participate. The food was wonderful! We shared in eating matzah, roasted eggs, maror, haroset, and many other delicious foods. During dinner, the children had fun searching for a hidden, wrapped piece of matzah. I also enjoyed singing Dayenu (It would have been enough), a song sung after the sharing of the story of Exodus. The Telling of Passover is the time for the Jewish community to reflect and share in the message of the festival: the journey from bitterness to joy, from oppression into freedom. As someone who has heard the Passover story many times, sharing in the Jewish ceremony caused me to think
more deeply about my life journey. Although much of the service articulates tough times (e.g., plagues), I found it to be a message of hope. Whether or not you believe that it is God that helps you through the up's and down's of life, the message of hope can still inspire you. Personally, I found it to do just that, and it is the time of year in which I needed to pause and think about where my life is going Thank you JSO for allowing me to participate. Thank you for providing this opportunity to the Longwood community, and next year I look forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely, Jennifer M. Meunier
Cheers, Sarah Schoper
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Citizen Leaders Benefit Tkemselves Tired Leader Guest Writer
From the time I stepped onto Longwood's campus as a freshman, being a citizen leader was drilled into my head. By the time I was a junior, I had so many meetings and events to plan and attend that I hardly remember that year. Now as a senior graduating in May, I am exhausted. 1 am tired out in part because other people never stepped up and took it upon themselves to join organizations or care enough to want to. I understand that freshmen need to concentrate on classes in order to get a firm foundation as far as grades go for the next three years. Once you are a sophomore, you should look around the campus and get involved. Choose carefully and before you commit, look to see how much time it will demand from you. There is nothing worse for an organization than to have one or more of their members resign due to "time restraints." As understandable as this reason is, it still puts added pressure on the remaining members. Bottom-line is that no matter what organization, club, sorority, or fraternity you join, it will look good on a resume but will also teach you many valuable lessons in life. It may be rime consuming but it is worth it. However, I see a vast majority of people who go home every weekend. What is the point of going AWAY to college if you will be home every weekend? Farmville may not be extremely exciting on the week-
end, but there is always something going on. Stay on campus every once in awhile, volunteer, attend LP productions, meet some new people. To be actively involved in a college or university, you need to be available and make time to handle small problems that may arise in the organization. There are people on this campus who I will call "recluses." They study incessantly and hardly ever see the light of day. Yes, they may get that 4.0 average, but when a potential employer looks at their resume, will they see a well-rounded individual? Nope, they will see a 4.0 with no real experience using their knowledge. These "recluses" need to get out and learn some life lessons now before they enter the "real world" and get taught those same lessons in a harsher way. What about those people who just don't care? They have no opinions but to say that they really don't care. Spirit of Longwood? Lacking in these people. They people consciously step on the CHI symbol, don't vote in SGA elections, never have attended a CHI walk, don't go to campus events and don't care about anything in general. I can't even begin to understand these people. Their apathetic attitude won't help them now or later on in life. A change in attitude would grcady help these people have a better appreciation for life and for Ix>ngwood. Then there are the Citizen Leaders. These students make up 10-30% of the students on campus. These leaders are the supervisors in the Dining Hall,
Resident Assistants, Student Government Association Senators and Representatives, CHI, PR1NCEPS, students who start clubs and organizations, members of those organizations who show up and do things, The Rotunda Staff, WLCX Board members and DJs, and the sometimes unseen students who support and work in the background at Longwood. These students work long and hard, they make things happen. Things get done and life seems better because of the work they do each and every day. It is not easy to be a leader. It is a tireless, thankless job that at times makes you want to quit, but these leaders do not quit. They wipe up their blood, sweat, tears, and roll up their sleeves and get busy. Trials only make their resolve stronger. Leaders are still very much human and will make mistakes but they own up to their mistakes and keep on going. No excuses, no blubbering, just taking responsibility for their actions. To them I say thank you. Thank you for being a fine example of leadership, so that when I felt like quitting, I didn't. Many of these leaders are graduating and moving on. Now it is up to the rest of the students to step up and flex their leadership muscles. There are leaders and there are followers, but each one of those people made a clear choice about which they were going to be. Choose to be a leader, in attitude, action, and word. It is your turn to pick up the torch that the leaders in the past have left to you.
Christen Cotecchi junior
Ousiin Trawkk sophomore
"Field parties because I like being outdoors and seeing all my friends."
"Carbon Leaf, just because I am really into music and have never heard them before."
Xrisiim'Buck freshman
Mms-'Pefer'fyf senior
"I went to Virginia Beach and partied with friends."
"The fact that it ended!"
Verbal Piarrhea Roy Ayres Staff Writer It's almost over, thank God. The semester is almost at a close and the summer comes calling. Lots of fun and beaches (and work, that dirtiest of four-letter words) await us. It is even more so for me, because this is my last semester. After this, my career as a formal student will be over once and for all. So, what is next for me you might ask? To be honest, I don't know. I don't have a single clue as to what's going to happen after my last exam in early May. Unfortunately, one thing that looks likely is my having to retake Spanish. Hopefully I will do better this time, and this will be the last of it. I have so many things I want to do. For instance, I'd like to open up my own art gallery. I've always had a great passion for art
and the themes and concepts running through the artists' works. I think I will devote my gallery stricdy to vibrators. Yes, those kind. I will have many different types of vibrators on display, including such famous ones as the "magic wand," the "Athenian," and the international favorite "El Mariachi." These will run for an entire month. All proceeds will go to me, and I will take the money and build a giant, magical stone monkey that I will unleash upon the world. He will throw buildings and stone poo poo at everything. Of course, for a nominal fee, I will create a stone gila monster that will fight the stone monkey and likely defeat him. Even better, I'll make it into a Madison Square Garden event. I'll call it the "Lithic Lolapalooza." Please come, or they will both attack and throw stone poop at you.
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April 18,2002
Primal Technology Photos The Fotunda Staff would liKe to remind the student bod>( that during these scorching summer da^s, 100% cotton clothing is the via^ to go...and don't forget the anti - perspirant! Brendan Burke builds a sweat hut. In ancient times, people would sit in the hut and "sweat" out any deamons that were residing in their bodies.
TonyLozano makes afire using the resources of the earth. Prim Tech's whole purpose is to teach students primal survival skills.
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April 18, 2002
HEALTH cont'd p.1 by the Washington University Medical Schoolbased MadSci Network, brandy causes themost severe hangovers, followed by red wine, rum, whiskey, white wine, gin and vodka. Student Health officials also listed bourbon and single malt scotches as congener-laden liquors. In addition, scientific advisers from beakmanwine.com recommend that people avoid carbonated beverages like champagne or soda because bubbles carry alcohol into the bloodstream more rapidly. And using food-based mixers may actually help slow alcohol absorption, Kulley said. Before heading to bed, Kuhn advised, people should avoid acetaminophen, found in Tylenol, because it can damage the liver. "Taking medicines such as ibuprofen or aspirin before bed can add to stomach irritation," she added.
Most importandy, students should continue to drink water before sleeping. Drinking coffee is a longstanding myth that will provide only temporary relief, Kulley said. "Caffeine might help to get you going, but there is a crash afterwards, and it can be an irritant to the stomach, which adds to nausea," he said. Another myth is that taking multivitamins cures hangovers. Although Kuhn said no studies have shown this to be true, she noted a study indicating some benefit in taking vitamin B6. There are a slew of morning-after products marketed to relieve hangovers, ranging from all-natural remedies, such as ginger and Wu morning tea, to drugs like AlkaSeltzer and Nurofen. Although several products exist, Kuhn said she was wary of their claims of effectiveness. "If what they're selling is a natural product, there is no requirement that it be proven
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safe or proven to work by the Food and Drug Administration. This is why you see so many things on the market," she said. Kulley attributed the relief of Alka-Seltzer to its large amounts of acetaminophen and caffeine and said such quick remedies distract from the most direct prevention of hangover symptoms. "Any [remedy] that does not focus on the quantity of alcohol and how fast you drink it is basically a myth because it misleads you from the two most important variables that will affect your health," he said. Mornings are the best time to take pain relievers like ibuprofen or aspirin, and Student Health officials recommend eating foods that are easy on the stomach, especially carbohydrates, since they replace sugars lost in dehydration. But what's the absolute cure for a hangover? "Don't overindulge in the first place," Kuhn said.
Longwood's Theatre Department Presents:
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April 18,2002
Tke Last of Tke True Drifters: Brian "Smitty" Smitk Bryson Minnix Cuist Writer
Viisha Sedlak, world champion race walker.
Ruffncr and he doesn't care who calls
ended
him that.
[NCAA] tournament,
1 arrange to meet Smitty at his
we'd end up playing
After weeks of phone tag and conflict-
up
in
the
ing schedules, I finally have the chance
apartment in Stanley Park. The weath-
He looks and acts a bit stiff, so I tell him to relax and have fun. "Smoke a
to interview someone who is, in my opinion, the most recognized and pop-
er is clear and in the high 60's so 1 sug-
cigarette," I suggest.
Marylands and being
gest we sit on the porch to talk for a few hours. He agrees to meet me outside.
"I try not to smoke during interviews," he says, like he docs three a
the laughing stock o
ular student on the Longwood campus.
probably gonna view it
I gather my notepad, pen, and tape
week. "This isn't a 70's talk show," he rationalizes.
recorder and go out to wait for the
One of the first things I want to
school known as the mother of soronties is
Like Madonna, Jesus, and Barney, my interview subject is known to one and all by one name...Smitty. Now, you may not know about
interview to begin.
1 open the door
■ IHVL:
the Dukes and the
the NCAA.
They're
as ridiculous that a
Smitty like you know about your
and look up the sidewalk. I see Smitty
know is what brought Smitty to I,ongwood and us. The guidance
roommate or suitcmatc. You may not
coming down the hill in fifth gear of
counselor at his high school suggested
I think that would be
know that the fifth year senior majors
Longwood and "I kind of fell in love with it," Smitty reveals.
the butt of jokes."
in anthropology. You probably don't
his trademark stride and gaining momentum.
realize that he is the middle of three
After a bit of small talk about area
"When I first got here 1 thought I'd
concern among the
sons. And you might not know that he
fishing, I offer him a seat and start our interview.
made a wonderful choice, but things
students so 1 ask his
But, there is no
have really gone downhill since fhtn."
opinion on (hat sub-
doubt that you know of Smitty like
"Brian Smith is your real name,
This statement leads my interview
right?" I start with the basic questions.
in the right direction. The goal is to
that it's a problem, but\.
"B-r-i-a-n-S-m-i-t-h." He spells out
better understand the man behind the glasses, but more importantly, I want-
he adds that he's done >r*._ "a lot of unearthing of- nW/f/t. ' . Rotundas and it seems to be that parking is a reoccurring problem."
tions that were lost to the times, some
Another popular complaint among
traditions have made a comeback, like
lives in Fairfax Co.
you know of no other. You distinguish the voice before you need to look at the speaker. You
in one quick, run-on breath.
arc familiar with the coke botdc wire-
I ask him how he got the nickname "Smitty." Even though the title began
ed to get his ideas and opinions on Longwood.
And, most notably, you can recog-
in the last month of his senior year of
Smitty can be seen at most of the
nize from Wynne who's walking up the
high school, he says that, "Smitty is
school's functions and takes an active
rimmed glasses framing his face.
hill to the Dining Flail by the swing of
more of a I/ingwood thing."
the arms, the lanky six foot four inch
I le actually asked people to call him
frame, and the pace that would rival
Smitty as a freshman in second floor
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I ask him
the students is housing.
discuss
deciding between the two. "On-cam-
isome of the issues
pus housing blows. Screw the dorms."
Smitty and I have sat outside, him in
He adds that housing, or actually
his black cloth director's chair and I
We
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LONGWOOD
in a men's tournament.
facing Longwood. Two, if not the
the lack thereof, isn't solely the blame
leaned back against the wooden deck-
biggest, changes to
of the school, but a problem stem-
ing post, discussing many important
hit
Ixmgwood
ming mostly from the fire that
issues involving longwood.
since it became co-
destroyed the Rotunda, damaged the
ed are the moves
Colonnades, and forced Smitty to stop
But what students are really interested in is partying.
to Division I and
spending his time playing in the old
I agree with Smitty's assessment
university status.
Rotunda and Chi tunnels pursuing leg-
The change in name from college
ends and stories. "The fire really did change a lot."
that, "Partying here has taken a turn for the worse."
■ cafe/grill
to university does-
■ entertainment room
n't interest Smitty at all and he has no
I ask what other things the fire had changed.
Smitty describes himself as "a rolling stone when it comes to parties." There were more like him in the past, but now, in his words, he is "the last of
■ computer / media center
opinion
the
"The loss of the fountain as a central area to socialize," Smitty appends.
■ swimming pool
matter other than
"Everybody that was anybody was at
One aspect Smitty thinks plays a
■ car wash area
to say that Dr. Jordan said he was
the fountain. If it weren't for the fountain, nobody would know me. I
major part in the wane of the party
■ gymnasium / fitness center (phase 2)
against the change
wouldn't be where I am today."
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I ask Smitty what he misses the most from the days when he was a freshman. "The things I'm saddest about are
the true drifters."
scene is that fraternities are more spread out than in years past. They used to be pretty much in a one block radius that could be hit in a chain. "I literally used to plan my parties according to a timetable,"
Smitty
some of the traditions that died that didn't have to die."
admits. "I haven't done that in years." parties start later.
the move to D-I,
One thing Smitty mentions is that there is no longer a yearbook. "I real-
and he's not look-
ly wish this would be addressed."
Smitty
does
ing forward to it. "Under the current circumstances," he explains, "if we
Another thing he would like to see return is the Longwood drill team. "They used to wear really tight clothing that said 'Ijincers'." I don't know if this is why he misses them or not.
Another contributing factor is that "The first parties
used to start at 9:30 p.m. Now, you're damn lucky if a party starts at 11." This makes the few parties that occur shorter. Smitty has also noticed a decline in the diversity of parties, in themes and in attendants.
cont. p 7 Smitty
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Career Center Director Niki Fallis to Retire in June Niki Fallis, the longtime director if the Career Center who is retiring, was honored with a going-away reception recently. Ms. Fallis, a Longwood alumna who has worked at the College for nearly 28 years, is leaving June 24. Among the 200 well-wishers were President Cormier, family and friends from her
hometown of Danville, and the man who hired her. Dr. William Peele, then vice president for administration and now retired and living in North Carolina. She came to Longwood August 1, 1974 after working five years at the now-defunct Stratford College in Danville and seven years with the Danville Schools.
The reception April 3 was devoted to the theme of travel, Ms. Fallis's passion, and in recognition of her work with the since-discontinued Miss Longwood Pageant, she was presented a crown and a sash inscribed "Miss World Traveler" by a former Miss Longwood, Robin Elder Slaughter ('86) of Buckingham.
Up Til Dawn Finishes with Success Melissa Broadus Staff Writer
Ms. Niki Fallis addresses the audience at her farewell reception April 3 crowned as "Miss World Traveler."
Smitty continued The subject of independent parties brings me to inquire about Smittyfest He told me earlier when we had discussed the interview that some of the questions would not be answered. "Numl)ttl9 in particular," he specified. I tell him that I didn't know which numbers were which questions. 'It's the one about Smittyfest," he clarifies. I have had weeks to ponder the secrecy behind Smittyfest before our schedules made the interview possible, so by now I'm more than intrigued. "You said you don't want to talk about Smittyfest, right5" "Don't even bother going there." His mouth turns up into a grin reminiscent of the Cheshire cat teasing Alice because he knows something she doesn't I try to press the issue. "GoonI" He sternly cuts me oft It was amusingly frightening. It was amusing to hear such a severe tone come from someone as laid back and friendly as Smitty. My amusement encouraged me to press still more about Smittyfest, but at the same rime, I wondered if I knew enough about the Longwood icon to be confident that he wouldn't snap. I find myself asking that ever to important inner question. "Could Smitty kick ay a*»r I decide to move on and leave the matter as mysterious as the kgaxb he chased in the Chi tun-
nels. Later, I was able to sneak out of him that Smittyfest would return in the form of another parry, like some reincarnated Buddhist • Now that I know more about where Smitty's been and where he is now, I want to know where Smitty's going. I ask about his plans for the future. His path after graduation is still undetermined. His life, like his college years, is drifting from one moment, from one party, to the next After an hour and a half of cool, fresh air and twenty-some odd questions, the wisdom from Smitty comes to an end. Like all conversations with Smitty, this one ends quickly, no lengthy good-bye or thank-you. Smitty stands up, shakes my hand, and hustles up the sidewalk toward his apartment I go back into my friend's apartment before I head back to campus. Seconds later there is a knock on thedoot I open it to find Smitty standing in the doorway. "What's going on this ;weekend?" The last of the true drifters b trying to find one more party to roll into before he graduates. "It's the same as every weekend," I sadly admit Again, Smitty rums and goes abrupt
On Saturday, April 6, 2002, Up 'til Dawn had it's finale event in and around Lankford Student Union. It started at 7PM Saturday and lasted until around 6AM on Sunday. Since the beginning of the school year teams raised money to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The event was the last little
Northern Virginia. Inside there were game booths and food. Executive Director Ashley West (junior) said, ""Saturday night was one of the best nights of my life; food, LOTS of fun, and we raised over J16,000 for an organization that I believe in so much." At 11PM "Think Fast", a quiz show was played in the ballroom with a top prize of $200. Starting at 12AM Autumn's Riddle played
fundraiser and a celebration of all the hard work everyone had done to raise money. There were tons of events going on throughout the night. Saturday from 7PM-11PM outside of Lankford were inflatable obstacle courses, rock climbing, and twister, as well as Orbitron and miniature Nascar racing, all provided by Fun Services of
in the cafe, followed by Mickey Jude Children's Research Finn. There was also Laser Tag Hospital was $16, 057.33. and Make Your Own CD going Applications for the new execuon upstairs. Senior Rebecca Allen tive board for Up 'til Dawn are said," It turned out to be a really now available and are Due April cool way to spend a Friday night". 17,2002. To get involved with Up Those who raised $100 over the 'til Dawn or to apply to be on the year got a free t-shirt and all the executive board for next year, activities were free. Tickets were check out the bulletin board by sold for twenty-five cents a piece the cafe or contact Ashley West at for those who had not raised alwest@lwc.edu.
money. There were three raffles throughout the night. Gift certificates for the raffle were donated by, KFC, Captain Seas, Absolute Tan,, Pino's, and Kroger. There was also a phone donated by Family Dollar. The big prizes raffled off at the end of the night were a DVD player and a webcam. The finale was a great success. The total amount raise for St.
University of Florida Study Shows That Tongue Rings Mau Be Harmful to Dental Health Susan Michelle Rollins VWIRE GAINESVILLE, Fla. - The click, dick, click sound of a metal ball rubbing across teeth could be just the beginning of a mouth full of problems. During the past six years there has been an increase in tongue piercing among college students, University of Florida professor of oral pathology Ron Baughman said. In a recendy published «ase study, Baughman studied how tongue rings cause serious damage to the mouth. He studied a person who fractured the bone under the front teeth and stripped away the enamel from the back of the teeth by rubbing the tongue ring's metal ball back and forth.
The list of damage to the mouth tongue rings can cause includes nerve damage, bone loss and periinlniu.il disease. "All of the damages of having a tongue piercing can lead to expensive dental bills ranging from $100 to $1,000," Baughman said. UF freshman Brandie Tindall, who has had a tongue ring for two years, said she is not worried about the effects of having her tongue pierced because she wears acrylic balls, rather than the harder metal ones. Piercer Matt Dochterman, of Bodytech Tattooing and Piercing, disagrees acrylic balls arc safer than metal balls on the end of the post because acrylic is porous, allowing easy access for germs.
Among the other effects, Dochterman said he warns his customers about painful, receding gum lines. The length of the tongue also is important, Dochterman said. If it is too short, getting a clean piercing without nerve damage is difficult. "Another case would be in a small mouth with a small tongue the bar can rub on the bottom gums and cause soreness," Dochterman said. "The area can get infected, which causes receding gums." UF political science senior Althea Mease, 17, said she is waiting for her birthday to get her tongue pierced. She said she is nervous about the procedure and is trying to get used to the idea of a metal object in her mouth.
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Junior Show
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Bedford Gallery
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Bedford Gallery
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Farmfest 1 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Car Wash Blue Heat LWC Dance Team Advanced Auto Parts 12 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Longwood Theatre
Longwood Theatre
Romeo andjuliet Jarman Auditorium 3 p.m.
Romeo andjuliet Jarman Auditorium 8 p.m.
"Protecting Our Environment"
Longwood Theatre
Longwood Theatre
Romeo andjuliet Jarman Auditorium 8 p.m.
Romeo and Juliet Jarman Auditorium 8 p.m.
Kathleen Register Lankford Ballroom 7 p.m.
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Romeo andjuliet Jarman Auditorium 8 p.m.
Longwood Theatre Romeo andjuliet Jarman Auditorium 8 p.m.
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Junior Show An Event to Comemorate the Past and Celebrate the Future Blackwell Fountain 9 p.m. "rain or shine
LP Movie Black Hawk Dowi Lankford Lawn Midnight
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Cafe Night Karaoke Finals Lancer Cafe 10 p.m.
Junior Show
"When Urban Sprawl Won't Stall"
"Wildlife in Habitat Conservation"
Alecia Daves Lankford A Room 7 p.m.
Marc Puckett Lankford Ballroom 7 p.m.
Bedford Gallery
"Piedmont Forestry and Conservation
101" Patrick Murphy Lankford Ballroom 7 p.m.
April 18, 2002
ComicsI Horoscopes
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by Zachary Wilhide
Aries (March 21 to April 20) Your annual love crisis has only given you more confidence in your sexuality. Finish the year with a creative streak, just don't actually streak. You will achieve success with a creative idea. Lucky Days- Sex & Love: May 23. Money & Career: May 16. Health & Fitness: May 3. Your Golden Day: May 8.
Taurus (April 21 to May 21) Last year, you held on through disappointment, such as finding out that Brad Pitt tied the knot. Don't be afraid to be emotionally available; just don't make yourself TOO available and end up with an icky disease. Lucky Days- Sex & Love: May 28. Money & Career: May 9. Health & Fitness: May 17. Your Golden Day: May 12.
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Gemini (May 22 to June 21) Disillusionment with work has dimmed your vim and vigor. Don't allow yourself to be controlled by greedy professors, blow off your work and enjoy the sunshine! Lucky Days- Sex & I-ove: May 4. Money & Career: May 16. Health & Fitness: May 1. Your Golden Day: May 14.
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Cancer (June 22 to July 22) I^earn to accept others for what they truly are, not what you want them to be. Watch out for too much responsibility in your life, you need to learn how to relax. Just try practicing with a banana first. Is the emotionally draining relationship you're in currendy worth it? You might want to consider it over the summer. Lucky Days- Sex & Love: May 8. Money & Career: May 20. Health & Fitness: May 25. Your Golden Day: May 16.
Leo (July 23 to August 22) You'll soon be presented with a sudden choice- either travel, work, or a more permanent relocation. Follow your heart, but ask a true friend for advice. If you choose travel, make sure to bring your own condoms. Who knows what they sell in South America? In your work, get together with a group and ride on the coat tails of their success. Lucky Days- Sex & Ixwe: May 28. Money & Career: May 10. Health & Fitness: May 4. Your Golden Day: Who knows? Go read Invisible Man and you'll find out.
Virgo (August 23 to September 23) You will reali2e that you can express your feelings better soon. Maybe it's the Paxil, maybe not. Confront the current issues facing you, and arm yourself with knowledge. Your recent fling has prepared you for a more lasting relationship. You are a born leader, so take some action this summer. Lucky Days- Sex & Love: May 6. Money & Career: May 22. Health & Fitness: May 11. Your Golden Day: May 20. Libra (September 24 to October 23) Watch your flighty emotions and don't lose control, you're almost there. Detach yourself from a dependency that is weaking you- whether it's a relationship or the cocaine you suddenly crave. Your summer will be spent saving money for a new Jeep or a new wardrobe. Watch out for work gossip before it turns on you and everybody finds out you still wet the bed. Lucky Days- Sex & Love: May 11. Money & Career: May 14. Health & Fitness: May 19. Your Golden Day: May 28.
Scorpio (October24 to November 22) Learn to make a decision alone. Soon a healthy relationship will come your way. Keep in contact with your friends this summer, otherwise the relationship will slip through the cracks. Speaking of cracks, you might want to cover yours while tanning. The burned ass look is not cute. Lucky Days-Sex & Love: May 2. Money & Career: May 21. Health & Fitness: May 2. Your Golden Day: May 24. Sagittarius (November 23 to December 21) Look for sweeping changes in love and work. Get some guts and make a tough decision. People will soon understand your vision, but they'll still be concerned about your halitosis. Get some Dentyne and you'll be set. Lucky Days- Sex & Love: May 5. Money & Career: May 2. Health & Fitness: May 10. Your Golden Day: May 26. Capricorn (December 22 to January 20) Don't wait for happiness, look for it. Specifically at a strip club. Market your talents and you'll get a raise this summer. You're about to do something truly unique- just watch out for grass, hairpins, and scissors. You know what we mean. Lucky Days-Sex & Love: May 16. Money & Career: May 29. Health & Fitness: May 3. Your Golden Day: May 1. Aquarius (January 21 to February 19) An old emotional dilemma pops up- again. And no, it's not the one in your pants. You must make a decision one way or another. A new work situation will give you more duties and authority- use it wisely. Lucky Days- Sex & Love: May 19. Money & Career: May 13. Health & Fitness: May 24. Your Golden Day: May 4.
Pisces (February 20 to March 20) Trust your inner sex and emotional voice, and leave your unfulfilling lifestyle. This decision might include wildlife, but the oudook is hazy. Once you shake up your life, everything else will fall into place. Lucky Days-Sex & Love: May 8. Money & Career: May 8. Health & Fitness: May 12. Your Golden Day: May 21.
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Entertainment
April 18, 2002
Parrotheads Celebrate in North Carolina Danielle Pezold Editor-in-Chief
In a glorious reunion of North Carolina Parrotheads, Jimmy Buffctt returned to the Alltel Pavilion in Raleigh Durham on Tuesday. With a new album recently released and rumors of retirement circulating, the crowd was as rowdy as ever. Upon arrival at the pavilion, cars were parked and picnics came out. It is continually amazing how friendly people are with fins glued to their cars and leis around their necks. Chicken wings were passed from car to car and can coolers were required as the temperature soared past 90 degrees. For those who have never been to a Buffett show, the parking lot spectacle can be somewhat overwhelming, but after a year or two of attendance, it can
also feel like coming home. The reason Buffett shows are so great is how reliable they can be. The entire experience changes little from year to year. There will be cars decorated, there will be people dressed up, there will be a proliferation of Corona, there will be the well loved songs, there might be a new one or two. Overall, expecta tions are consistent, and so are consistendy met. In comparison to shows in Northern Virginia, the Raleigh Parrotheads just aren't as creative. With a relatively equal level of disposable income, one would expect to see at least one Ryder truck with sand, a bar, a generator and blenders whirring. There were a few fins or two to spot, but just not the same level of
inventiveness of those at the Nissan Pavilion. At 8 p.m., the beach balls paused in midair as the Coral Reefer band took the
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Reefercttes sang Hot! Hot! Hot! Jimmy took the stage as they wrapped up the song and opened his set with the song "Blue Guitar" off of his new album. Far Side of the World has strong African roots with drums leading the way in almost every song. The stage was decorated with a banyan tree in homage to that. A long list of favorites that
read like Songs you Know by Heart (well named obviously, as it has become more and more true as the years pass since its release) lead the way to the intermission. Buffett has been touring for 34 years and many of the Coral Reefer band have been up on those stages the entire time, including Mr. Utdey and Mac McNamaly. The music always delivers because it's the same people bringing it to you, not just a new crop of back-up musicians hired for that summer's tour. The thing a lot of people don't understand about Buffett music, is that the experience is really only 25% music. The reason why the songs touch so many people is because to hear them in concert brings back memories from previous years,
and the party that accompanied them. The people you were with, the hairstyles you had, etc. A true Buffett fan is one who is a veteran of many years of concerts, not just an owner of the boxed set. The second set utilized a more varied selection, including songs from Fruitcakes. The crowd showed its age in a variety of ways, including which songs they chose to sit down during as well as shelling out $30 for a T-shirt. Parrotheads have safely made the transition to upper middle class. As the show closed Buffett appeared for not one, but two encores. Lighters came out, and the people eager to beat the crush made a dash for their cars. It took an entire hour to get from the lot to the highway, but it was a good hour for sobering up and winding down before rejoining the uninitiated.
NPHC Step Show Rocks Lancer GIJ m Dani Pezold Editor in (lii// While plenty of Longwood students were enjoying Bandfest, there was just as much rhythm across campus in Lancer gym, as NP11' sororities and fraternities participated in a Step Show and Exhibition.
The stands were filled with enthusiastic fans as sororities and fraternities competed for 1st place and exhibition groups performed to entertain the crowd. One particularly impressive group even included pyrotechnics in their show. The sorority winners were: 1st
place: Alpha Kappa Alpha and 2nd place: /.eta Phi Beta. The fraternitywinners were: 1st place: Alpha Phi Alpha, 2nd place: The Unknown Step Group, and 3rd place: Alpha Phi Beta.
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Sports
April 18, 2002
Women's Lacrosse Holds #1 Position Against Limestone
Longwood Baseball Sweeps Double-Header Greg Prouty Sports Information Director
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(la). Sophomore keeper Stacey Schmidt/Berlin, N.J. had six Longwood, tanked #1 in the saves for LC to help secure IWLCA National Poll, temained unbeaten late last the final home win of the week, with a convincing 16-2 season. Through 12 games, Taylor win ovet #8 Limestone (S.C.) continues to lead the April 13 at Lancer Field. Lancers offensively with her The Lancers are now 12-0 team-highs of 27 goals and and will take on NCAA 18 assists for 45 points. Division I opponent Howard Taylor is followed in scor(D.C.) Wednesday, April 17, beginning at 3 p.m. in ing by Denson (21g, 16a, 37p), Ullery (21g, 13a, 34p), Washington, D.C. Against Limestone, Bikowski (26g, 6a, 32p), Longwood freshmen stand- Cohen (19g, 13a, 32p), outs Emily Bikowski/Fairfax Hadrys (22g, 9a, 31p), and Marisa Cohen/Mineral Hilbert (14g, 4a, 18p), gradstudent Andi each recorded four goals to uate Graham/Reisterstown, Md. lead the Lancers past the visiting Saints, en route to a 12th- (6g, 8a, 14p), Slotke (4g, la, 5p), freshman Sophie straight LC victory. Bikowski and Cohen were Dress/Ellicott City, Md. (4g, aided in scoring by sopho- la, 5p), Kibler (3g, 2a, 5p), more Kristy Taylor/Lorton senior Ann Harmon/Burke (2g, 2a), senior Kris (lg, 3a, 4p), Richardson (2g, Denson/Fredericksburg (lg, 2a, 4p), junior Lyndsey la), senior Beth Worrell/Virginia Beach (2g, Hadrys/Vandalia, Ohio (lg), 2p), Naumann (2g, 2p), junior Jen HUbert/Annandale along.with junior Kristin (lg), sophomore Carlce Wydra/Casselberry, Fla. (la, UUery/Charlottesville (lg), lp). Following the Howard freshmen Shawn Slotke/Baltimore, Md. (lg), contest, Longwood will Theresa Naumann/Baltimore, return to action Sunday, Md. (lg), and Leanne April 21, in Baltimore, Kibler/Oakton (2a), along Md. as the Lancers face with junior Tia East Stroudsburg (Pa.) Richardson/Ellicott City, Md. beginning at 12 p.m.. Sports Information Intern
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Longwood won three of five games played last week, sweeping a non-conference home doubleheader from Virginia State (1614, 9-5) April 9 before dropping two of three CVAC home games to Coker (S.C.) (12-13, 8-2, 2-14) April 13-14. The Lancers are now 26-13 overall, 11-10 in the CVAC, and scheduled to play again April 17 at non-conference NCAA Division HI member RandolphMacon. This is the 12th-straight year that the tradition-rich baseball program has attained a 25-win season. Against Virginia State in the opener, Longwood fell behind 40 in the 1st inning only to rally back with nine runs in its first atbat en route to a 14-4 lead through four innings. The Lancers led 16-10 through six innings before the Trojans narrowed the margin with four runs in the 7th inning. Sophomore Josh Herrman/Mechanicsville (3-4, HR, 3 RBI), junior Adrian Watkins/Woodbridgc (1-2, HR, 3 RBI), and freshman Eric Shirley/Hampton (1-3, HR, 3 RBI) each hit home runs for the Lancers while junior LaRon Wilson/Mechanicsville (3-4, 3 RBI) added three hits to the attack. Freshman Brett Mooney/Virginia lieach (1-0) was credited with the pitching win after 1.2 innings of middle relief, allowing two hits and one earned run with one strikeout. In the nightcap, I-ongwood led 4-1 through three innings before Virginia State tied the game at 44 in the 5th inning. The Lancers, however, scored five runs in their half of the 5th inning and went on to victory. I Top hitters included Mooney (2■2, 2 RBI), junior )crcmy | Knicely/Elkton (2-3, 3B, 2B, SB, >• RBI), and sophomore Brian \ Medley/Halifax (2-3, 3B). Freshman Ryan Whitney/Yorktown (3-0) earned the pitching win with the first 5.0 innings, allowing five hits and three earned runs with five strikeouts.
Against Coker in the nightcap Longwood fell behind 5-1 of the doubleheader, Longwood through two innings and could rallied from a 1-0 deficit in the 1st never recover as Coker added five inning to lead 4-1 through four runs in the 6th inning and four innings before securing the win more runs in the 8th inning. with four runs in the 5th inning. The Lancers were led by The I.ancers earned the win Medley (3-5) and Knicely (2-4,2h. the old-fashioned way with four RBI). Knicely had a two-out RBi sacrifice fly-balls, adding a home single in the 1st inning to scorc run for good measure. Mcdlcy, and later scored his owr Top hitters were freshman run on a Cobra error in the 8th Robert Gillis/Nova Scotia, inning. Canada (2-2, 2B, SF, 2 RBI), Freshman starter Ben Knicely (2-2, 2B), and Medley (1- Robertson/Altavista (1-3) tool 2, 3B, SF, 2 RBI). the mound loss, allowing one hi; Others with sacrifice fly-balls and three runs - two unearned -were sophomore Louis over the first 0.2 innings. Through 39 games, I-ongwood Shackelford/Newport News (13, SF, RBI) and Shirley (0-2, SF, is led offensively by Wilson who in RBI), while Wilson (1-4, HR, hitting .415 with the 12 home RBI) hit his team-leading and runs, a team-best 16 doubles, am! career-high 12th home run of the a team-best 47 RBI. Wilson is fol season. lowed by Watkins (.398,10-HR, 33B, 14-2B, 42 RBI), Medley (.375, 4-HR, 2-3B, 5-2B, 28 RBI), Shirley (.362, 5-HR, 2-3B, 9-2B, 34 RBI), Jeremy Knicely (.362,6-HR, 3-3B 8-2B, team-high 31 walks, 35 RBI), sophomore Josh Herrman/Mechanicsville (313, 3HR, 1-3B, 4-2B, 17 RBI), Mooney (.302, 1-3B, 9-2B, 18 RBI), Shackelford (.273, 3-HR, 1-3B, 22B, 20 RBI), Gonzalez (.266, 1Junior Jason HR, 1-3B, 2-2B, 8 RBI), and Gilbs Hunsecker/Yorktown (5-3) (.266,1-HR, 1-3B, 9-2B, 19 RBI). Other hitters include sopho earned the pitching win with a complete-game effort, allowing more John Sheridan/Cliftor six hits and one earned run with (.368, 2-2B, 8 RBI) and freshmai: Cannan Perkins/Kents Store six strikeouts over 7.0 innings. In the opener, Longwood led (.350, 1-HR, 7 RBI), along with 10-4 through eight innings before freshmen Darin Knicely/Elktoi Coker rallied to tie the game at (1-1, 1-2B, 2 RBI), Robertson (2 10-10 with six runs in the 9th 3, 2 RBI), Richardson (4-8, 2B, 2 inning. The Cobras escaped with RBI), Hunsecker (2-5), freshman the narrow win with three runs in Morgan Suthard/Warsaw (2-4, 2 and junior Tript the 10th inning, though the RBI), (1-5. Lancers did manage two runs in Metzger/Mcchanicsville RBI). the 10th. On the mound, Richardson i: Wilson (4-5, 2-2B, 4 RBI) and Medley (4-6) each collected four leading the way with his 5-'. hits, while Shirley (3-5, HR, 2 record, including a 2.95 F.RA RBI) added three hits to the through 64.0 innings with 41 attack and Knicely (1-4, 3B, SF, 2 stnkeouts. Following the game ai RBI) contributed two RBI. Longwooc Freshman Guillcrmo Randolph-Macon, Gonzalez/Hampton (1-2) took returns home to Lancer Stadhirr the mound loss in relief, allowing to host nearby Division III oppoHampden-Sydney or. six hits and three earned runs nent Thursday, April 18, with the firs! with one strikeout over the final 1.2 innings. Junior Patrick pitch scheduled for 3 p.m. in Richardson/Richmond pitched Farmville. The Lancers wit the first 6.0 innings, scattering remain home to host CVAC mem five hits and three earned runs ber Limestone (S.C.) April 20-2! for the final three-game weekenc with four strikeouts. In the Coker series finale, series at Lancer Stadium.
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April 18, 2002
Virginia Baseball Drops Game to Visiting Richmond Greg Stern U-U CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. The fireworks from the [Dogwoods festival at Mclntire Park could be seen over the center field wall during Tuesday's Virginia baseball game al Davenport Field. They were matched by the offensive fireworks put up by the visiting Richmond Spiders in their 15-6 victory over the Virginia baseball team. Though the game looked like it would be a close but high-scoring game through the sixth inning, Virginia's pitching and a few defensive mistakes allowed the Spiders to pull away. The Spiders (33-4) struck early against Virginia sophomore pitcher Canon Hickman, who allowed three runs each in the top of the first and second innings before junior
(iteg Hansard relieved him. The Cavaliers (19-19), though, managed a promising comeback in the bottom of the second inning. With a man on second base, junior catcher Andrew Riesenfcld homered over the right field wall. This siarted a five run rally, with two runs scoring off sacrifice flies in the second inning and a run batted in the bottom of the third by senior Rob Newton. The Spiders, however, had pin up another run in the top of the third to take a 7-5 lead that would stand through the bottom of the sixth. "For a while I thought it was going to be a slugfest," senior third baseman Dan Street said. But things got ugly in the top of the seventh inning. "Our middle relievers helped us some so we could have a chance," Riescnfeld said. "But there in the seventh
inning, we were just looking for someone to step up." The Spiders tacked on six runs against two Cavalier relievers, junior Shooter Starr and freshman Andrew Dobics. "I think we should be disappointed in our starting pitching," Virginia coach Dennis Womack said. "We've got to throw the ball better, you can't give up this many runs." The situation did not improve. Though senior David Stone's RBI single in the bottom of the eighth showed that the Cavaliers had some life left in them, the Spiders scored twice more in the top of the ninth to complete the scoring before all was said and done. "I'm proud," Womack said. "Wc fought back and they had to throw the ball hard at us to keep us from tying it before things fell apart. But we're struggling right now."
The Cavaliers have been struggling for some time now. The loss last night, coupled with this weekend's sweep at the hands of Wake Forest, has Virginia hovering at the .500 mark. The Cavaliers, with tough ACC opponents (ieorgia Tech and Clemson ahead, also have eight more non-conference games in the regular season. On the road "there's not going to be anything easy," Womack said. "Unfortunately, we don't have a very good offensive club." "We've gotten some really tough breaks like injuries to pitchers," Street said. "Wc just got to have people step up like the younger pitchers and younger hitters." The Cavaliers are not done with Richmond yet. Virginia will face the Spiders today at 3 p.m. at Pitt Field in Richmond. "They've got a good ball
club," Womack said. Richmond came into thehome-and-home series with Virginia with a .304 team batting average and a 3.54 team earned run average. And Richmond's dominance in the Atlantic 10 Conference justifies the Spiders' lofty national ranking. "We've got to come out tomorrow with an optimistic attitude," Riescnfeld said. "Wc just got to take it to them and come out on top." The Cavaliers, after Tuesday's game against Richmond, will go on to face a slew of in-state opponents before resuming ACC play at Georgia Tech. Virginia Tech, UNC-Greensboro and Liberty await the Cavaliers on their non-conference slate. "Any time you have an instate rivalry," Riescnfeld said, "you are going to go down there and play hard."
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Sports
April 18, 2002
Longwood Softball Sweeps Double-Headers Coach Riley Earns 150th CareerWin Melissa Kristofak Sports Information Intern Longwood went 7-1 last week, sweeping conference doubleheaders at Limestone (S.C.) (7-2, 9-3) April 9 and from LeesMcRac (N.C.) (9-0, 5-2) April 14 at Lancer Field, while splitting another conference doubleheader with Queens (N.C.) (W 1-0, L 20) April 13. In non-conference action, LC also swept a home doubleheader from Virginia State (32-0, 18-0) April 11. Ixmgwood is now 3012, 17-3 in the CVAC and is scheduled to travel to CVAC member Barton (N.C.) Tuesday, April 16, beginning at 2:30 p.m. - for the final game of the regular season. With the win in the second game against Lees-McRae, fifthyear head coach Kathy Riley recorded her 150th win at Longwood, while leading the Lancers to their 3rd 30-win season in four years. Riley now owns a 150-82-1 LC record, while posting a 235-161-1 eight-year career-mark. At Limestone in the opener, Longwood led 2-0 after the first two innings and never looked back. The Lancers added to their lead with three runs in the 3rd along with two more runs in the 4th to secure the road win. LC was led by senior Jodi Wolff-Coussoulos/Marshall who went 2-4 at the plate with two runs, a double, and a RBI and junior Jennifer Potts/Purcellville, who went 2-4 with two doubles and four RBI. Other top hitters included freshman Megan Camden/Bedford who went 2-4 with two runs scored. Freshman Jennifer Steele/Manassas Park got the mound win, after limiting the host school to just three hits and notching five strikeouts. In the nightcap, Potts paced the Lancers with her 2-3 effort at the plate, including two runs, a double, and a two-run homer, along with three RBI. Other top hitters included jun-
ior Shelby Ray/Chesterfield who went 3-3 with a run scored, a double, and three RBI and sophomore Heather Williams/Brookneal who went 34 with a RBI. Freshman Holly Miller/Newport News earned the pitching win, while Potts got the save — after scattering a combined seven hits and three runs. Against Virginia State in the opener, Longwood led 10-0 after the first inning and never looked back. LC tallied 10 more runs in the 2nd inning, nine in the 3rd inning, and three in the fourth to claim the commanding home win. Junior Andi Papadopoulos/Colonial Heights led the Lancer attack with her 4-5 performance at the plate, including five runs, a triple, and four RBI. Other top hitters included the junior-trio of Tiffany Wheeler/Fredericksburg (3-4, 2 RBI), Potts (3-6, HR, 2B, 7 RBI) and Angie Burnette/Durham, N.C. (1-2, HR, 2 RBI). On the mound. Potts (11-5) pitched a complete game, no-hitter with eight strikeouts. In the nightcap, Steele led the Lancers with her 3-3 effort at the plate, including a three-run homer, a double, and four RBI. Other top hitters included Ray, who went 1-1 with a solo home run and a walk, Burnette, who went 2-2 with a triple, a double and three RBI, along with Wheeler, who went 3-4 with a triple and three RBI. Miller earned the mound win with a complete-game effort including just two hits and eight strikeouts. Against Queens in the opener, the two teams remained scoreless through five innings until Potts hit a solo home run over the left field fence in the bottom of the 6th inning for what proved to be the game-winning run. In addition to Potts, Burnette aided the LC offense with her 1-1 performance, while Ray and Steele each posted a 1-2 effort at the plate. She also earned the mound win, scattering four hits and four
strikeouts. In the nightcap, Longwood fell as Queens scored two runs in the top of the 7th inning and snapped the twelve-game LC win streak. The Lancers were led by Potts, Wheeler, and Camdcn, who each collected a hit for the Lancers. Potts took the pitching loss after allowing eight hits. Against Lees-McRae in the opener, Longwood took an early 7-0 lead after three innings and tallied two more runs in the 4th inning to secure the victory. Ray led the Lancer attack with her 2-3 performance at the plate, including a double and two RBI. Other top hitters included senior Jaime Donivan/Prince George (2-2) Wolff-Coussoulos (2-3, RBI), and Potts (2-3, RBI). Steele earned the mound win after limiting the Bobcats to just three hits and collecting five strikeouts. In the nightcap, LC again jumped ahead early - scoring one run in the 1st inning and two runs in the 2nd inning, before adding a run in the 4th and 5th innings to claim the sweep. Longwood was led by senior Colleen Cooney/Fredericksburg (1-1, RBI), Papadopoulos (2-3), andCamden(l-2,2B, RBI). Potts got the pitching win, after shutting-down the Bobcats at the plate and posting two strikeouts. Through 42 games, Papadopoulos continues to lead the I-ancers offensively with her .380 batting average, including 49 hits in 129 at-bats with two triples, a double, and 18 RBI. On the mound, Steele has won eight-straight and continues to pace the Lancers with her teambest 14-4 record, including one save and a team-low 1.09 ERA through 109.7 innings with a team-high 94 strikeouts. She is followed by Potts (12-6, lsave, 1.36, 103.0 IP, 41 K), and Miller (4-2,1.19 ERA, 64.2 IP, 51 K). Following the Barton contest, I.ongwood will travel to Florence, South Carolina for the CVAC Softball Championship April 1921.
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Men's GoH Finiskes 3rd, 13tk at Classic, CVAC Championships in NC Next Melissa Kristofak Sports Information Intern Longwood played in two 36-hole tournaments during the past week, finishing third among 13 teams with a 608 at the Liberty Spring Classic April 8-9 before tying for 13th among 16 teams with a 617 at the North Carolina Collegiate Invitational April 13-14. The Lancers will next compete April 21-23 at the annual CVAC Men's Golf Championships in Salisbury, North Carolina at the Crescent Golf dub. At Liberty's tournament, featuring 12 NCAA Division I institutions, Longwood was led by senior Lee Fisher/Bedford with his 73-78-151 at the Water's Edge Country Club - playing 6,906 yards and to a par-72 - to tie for ninth-place in the field of 72 collegiate golfers. Other Lancer scores included junior Chris Pugh/Roanoke (7577-152, t-llth), freshmen Trey Deal/Martinsville (76-77-153, t-_ 19th) and Brian Hollowell/Carrollton (77-77-154, t-26th), along with senior Myles Jones/La Moye, United Kingdom (80-76-156, t-36th). In North Carolina at the event hosted by North CarolinaPembroke, Longwood was led by
HoUoweD with his 74-75-149 at the Carolina Sands Golf Club playing 6,925 yards and to t par-72 - to tie for 27th among 90. Other Lancer scores included Fisher (79-75-154, t-53rd), Pugh (80-77-157, t-66th). Deal (78-80158, t-71st), and Jones (86-79-165, t-85th). Through six spring tournaments (10 events overall), HolloweU is averaging a team-best 76.14 while playing 14 rounds of competition with a low round of 69. Other averages include Jones (76.42, 12, 72), sophomore Carl Magnusson/Linkoping, Sweden (76.76, 17, 71), Fisher (77.00, 12, 73), sophomore Mike Nemcosky/Chesapeake (77.00, 9, 74), Deal (77.06, 17, 69), sophomore Justin Cullivan/Williamsburg (77.73, l| 71), junior Matt Paciocco/Richmond (78.13,8,74)', and Pugh (78.2tol|f .72)- The Lancers are averaging 304.10 as a team this year through jthe 21 overall rounds of golf with a low round of 282. Following the conference championship event, Longwood will participate in the NCAA Atlantic/Southeast Regional in Sneads Ferry, N.C May 6-8 at the North Shore Country Club.
Women s GoH Ties lor lOtk Place at JMU/Lady Dukes Invitational Mt-lissa Kristofak Sports Information Intern Longwood shot a 36-hole team score of 334-332-666 to tie for lOth-place at the 18-team JMU/Lady Dukes Invitational played in Harrisonburg, Virginia April 13-14. NCAA Division I Penn State won the event with a two round total 305-306-311 at the par-72, 6,046-yard layout at the Lakeview Golf Club. Longwood will next compete at the NCAA Division II East Regionals in Perry Park, Ky. May 3-4. Ixmgwood was led by junior Kacia Shwcn/Rock Springs, Wyo. (82-83) and freshman Amanda Diamond/Ixesburg (85-80), who each shot a two-day total 165 to tie for 30th place among the 90plus golfers.
Shwen and Diamond were followed by sophomore Mary Millage/Ennismore, Ontario (8385-168), along with freshmen Tucker McCarthy/ Richmond (8486-170) and Tiffany Woodyer/North Devon, England (88-84-172). Competing individually, local sophomore Korin Bennett/Randolph shot a tworound total 106-95-201. Through nine tournaments, Woodyer continues to lead the Lancers with her 79.22 average over nine rounds after joining the team this spring. She is followed by Diamond 79.50 (22), senior Vicki Matkovich/Wheeling, W.Va. 82.23 (12), Shwen 82.47 (19), Millage 83.00 (22), McCarthy 84.00 (19), along with Bennett 96.00 (10).
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