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Volume 81, Number 14

April 25, 2002

Longwood Keeps Focus on the Future During Fire Anniversary Dawn Kanehl Assistant Editor

As Longwood remembers the one-year mark of last April's devastating fire, the college community is focusing on the

the worst thing in my life. But we really didn't lose much of a beat with the fire. The good thing is that out of tragedy we are seizing the moment and moving forward." Instead, the administration is

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using this opportunity to create a better Longwood; starting with several projects they have deemed the most critical, including the rebuilding of the

Ruffners and the completion of Brock Commons. The administration is excited about the rebuilding of the complex, which will begin this June or July. Grainger will be started first, and will take 14 months to complete. While it will look exacdy the same from the outside, the interior will be completely redesigned and easier to access inside. Around this August the Ruffners, including the Rotunda, will begin reconstruction. The renovation, which will take 22 months to complete, will be "absolutely gorgeous," says Cormier. It will feature a circular staircase in the Rotunda, restored paintings (which were out of the building at the time of the fire), and a new collection of either porcelain or glass from a donor. When asked if she thought I-ongwood was taking on too

Governer Warner Comes to Longwood

much at once. Dr. Cormier said, "It is a lot, but Ix>ngwood has been waiting 163 years for this. Some stuff we are waiting on, but some things we absolutely need to do." Brock Commons will start at

tures (e.g. fountains) at the corner of Redford and Pine and in front of the dining hall, and will eventually extend to Wynne. The project will take 20 months to complete, with the bulk of the heavy work being

the corner ot Kcuioru ana l'ine Street, part of which has already been closed to traffic. Brock Commons will feature brick walkways and water fca-

completed over the summer. Longwood is also taking steps to ease any parking headaches on campus. See FUTURE p.4

SGA President Unvails New Plans lor Cafe Dani Pezold Editor-in-chitf

Yesterday Governer Warner spoke to students before declaring Longwood a University

Not everyone was happy about the changes that were brought about yesterday, some students even brought signs protesting the implications of the new university status

In an announcement Tuesday afternoon, SGA president Billy Magyar unveiled the vision for future dining options in the Lancer Cafe. Pizza Hut will be replaced by Bene Pizza, in a move to make a more fiscally conscious decision regarding the choice of vendors. Pizza Hut is badly in need of renovations and rather than invest the money it would require, Dining Services and Aramark, under the guidance of Mike Lysaght decided to "make the investment in Ixangwood instead."

Bene Pizza will have a redesigned look and offer better flow of movement for students making purchases. It will also offer a wider and healthier variety of food choices. In a taste test of 250 students, 85% were in favor of the change There will also be the addition of a Java City coffee cart. It will have accommodating hours both in the early morning as well as late night. If the concept goes over well, there will be a full service coffee bar added to the new bookstore. There are also plans to install a new stereo system and big screen TV. in the cafe. *

Editorial

PAGE 2 Welcome to the last issue of The Rotunda for the year. We've come a long way together. Our biggest story week involves the one year anniversary of the fire. Obviously a lot of changes have occurred since that eventful April night, both for the college and I would imagine, for all of you personally. Despite the setback I.ongwood has not faltered. The many phases of construction going on around campus are all signs of growth and renewal, the traces of destruction have been wiped clean although there were never any marks on the spirit of longwood to begin with, as Dr. Cormier indicated in her remarks to alumni at a recent fundraising gala. What makes me the proudest about being a student here is the spirit of which she spoke. I believe that the school could close, but the essence of longwood would continue to touch people throughout the Commonwealth and bevond, in the

heart of every person who had come in contact with this very special place. I admit to having reservations about the name change, which goes into effect on July 1. While I recognize all of the important aspects of longwood life this change represents, 1 am somewhat saddened by it. Growth is a part of every institution, but 1 felt a small measure of pride in the set of values demonstrated by the choice to remain "longwood College" even after we had reached the status required for the "University" designation. I take comfort in the idea that no label represents what we are, and no change in our name could change who wc are. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank every person who made this year a successful one for The Rotunda. We were under some construction, and while wc may have experienced some technical difficulties along the way, I'm very proud of the end result. Thank you to the SGA for their continued support, all the faculty who offered commentary, critique and most importantly, encouragement. Thank you also to

all the staff members, especially the Help Desk for getting our office into the 21st century. Thank you to every reader who bothers to pick up a copy each week, watching the distribution stands empty is what makes it all worthwhile. Thank you to an Editorial Board that possessed enduring patience, talent and fun. You have each been a blessing in so many ways. Thank you to all the staff members who have moved on, whether by graduating, studying abroad, or making rime for other commitments, we appreciate all you gave. Thank you to the family and fnends who have stopped by

been a most memorable year. With our first issue dated just after 9/11, we hit the ground running. Working on this publication has taught me more, frustrated me more, stressed me more, saddened me more and made me laugh more than I ever thought a single year could do. I take strength, pride and the spint which The Rotunda adds to this campus with me, always.

Dani Pezold EdttT-ithCHif

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor,

This letter is a call to anyone who ever said or thought they wanted to make a difference in someone's life. I have a friend named Sarah Schoper, who has a friend named Christina Manieri. Christina is 1998 graduate of Longwood who was diagnosed with breast cancer on December 13, 2001. Sarah and Christinf met while they were in graduate school at Miami University (Ohio), and are now close friends. Phone: 804-395-2120| Box 2901 Christina's diagnosis came at a Fax: 804-395-2237 I.ongwood College rotunda@longwood.edu l'armville, VA 23909 Dear Editor, Dani Pezold F.ditor-In-Chief Dawn Kanehl This is in responce to the letter in Asst. Editor Michelc Thompson the April 11th issue about smoking Copy F.ditor Liz Richards in residence halls. 1 personally do News Ivditor Kim Garrett not care about the priveledge of Features EditOf Meg Wooldridge smoking vs not smoking in the I entertainment liditor Opinion Fxlitor Meg Wooldridge dorms, as I am not a smoker. My April Shaw issue with this problem is with Asst. Opinion Editor Paula Nusbaum "flammable objects" in dorm Sports F.ditor Esra Kazanoglu rooms. 1 was written up last Photo F.ditor Matt Scniw semester for incense burning in my Distribution Manager Amy Whipple room that were not my own. PR Manager XackaryWilhidc My argument against getting Cartoonist George I.anum written up for so petty a thing was Staff Advisor Bill Woods that I live on a smoking hall - now Faculty Advisor how much more dangerous could Staff Writers: Patrick Howard, Kim Urann, Roy Ayres being the bystander to incense burning be than actually smoking a The Rolimrla, the student newspaper at longwood College, is pub- cigarette? I don't care about burnlished weekly during the academic year (except holidays and exam peri- ing anything in my room, including ods) and is printed in the offices of the Varmmlle Herald, Farmville, VA. cigarettes, but until I can light All articles, advertisements, letters to the editor, and pictures must be birthday candles for a friend in my received by five p.m. the Sunday prior to the next Thursday's publication. room, or burn incense so that 1 All letters to the editor must be typed and include name and telephone don't have to smell the cigarette number. Any person wishing to have his/her name not appear on the smoke on my hall - all smokers can published letter must retjucst so in writing. Seven years and countless articles

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on deadline night with food, laughter and understanding for our crankiness at 4 in the morning. It has been a truly outstanding year for this organization and we certainly couldn't have done it alone. Finally I'd like to say goodbye to everyone. I'm one of several hundred seniors with fingers crossed, hoping to walk across Wheeler Lawn on May 11. If the stars align, 1 may be able to return next year in a new capacity to work on some projects I had hoped to attend to this year, but just never got the chance. So I've got my fingers crossed for a couple of reasons. No matter what, this has

April 25, 2002

surprise; after all, she is twenty-five years old and had none of the risk factors. Christina is currendy undergoing chemotherapy, but keeps her spirits up by spending time with others. Longwood's mission is to create Citizen Leaders and one way of being a Citizen Leader is to support those in need. We are asking for any contribution you are willing to give You can write a card or letter to Christina offering support and encouragement or contribute financially to .Sarah's goal ot donating $1,500 for breast cancer research.

You can drop by letters, cash, or checks (made payable to the American Cancer Society) to the Leadership Office in the Student Union (room 216). Remember that every dollar counts and no donation is too smalL So, the next time you climb the steps of the Student Union and look off the same balcony that she did while she was a student, reflect on your future and mortality. You can make a difference in Christina's life. Thank you and we look forward to your support Anonymous

schools part to have smokers outside smoke outside. I know smokers don't care about the doors of residences halls, when this fact, but seven out of ten col- possible future students come to lege students do not smoke, even visit, I would seriously hope that my school cares more about the comfort less than that on this campus. I of it's current students in dorms, know because 1 have talked to the than how they come across to possihealth supervisor. If it were not being made into a ble future ones. By saying smoking outside looks rule, I would not argue against bad, aren't you saying that being a smoking in dorms, but no smoker in smoker is a negative thing and insultthis school can say that they go ing yourself asbeingone? Plus,if a about it in a respectful way for the nonsmokers around them, if they visitng possible future student sees smokers outside the dorms, and are are choosing to smoke inside. against smoking, they are first hand Smoke sifts through the halls and seeing that it is in many cases not especially through the air vents, aloud in the dorms, which would be whether doors are doesd or not Second hand smoke is worse than a positive thing to theml first hand smoke, because cigarettes I personally am looking forward to a smoke free living environment being smoked have a filter, the air in which the smoker breathes smoke and am sure 1 am not in the minority into is not filtering it. I don't care in feeling that way. what other school's poilicies on this Sincerely, topic are, because other schools are not my school. In reference to the Courtney Jett comment that it looks bad on the and I get an inch and a half at the bottom of the page. Priceless. Cliche, but it still works. I wanted to say thank you to everyone, staff and students alike. I've seen this institution swear in a new I'he Rotunda is an equal opportunity employer and is looking for people who president and grow in immeasurable ways. The Longwood of seven years ago is the same only in spirit. I've seen new are interesred in wnting or layout. We currently have positions available and ask buildings spnng up, old buildings refaced, and beloved buildings lost. I've seen friends come and go, but through it anyone who is interested to come to our meetings, Mondays at 5:00 p.m. all was this paper, the Relunda. Through all the long nights and headaches, it was truly worth it. This organzarion is as close to my heart as this instituiton. I wish everyone the best for the future. We've come so far, but longwood's got further to go. Good-bye and all the hope for the future! -George C. Lanum, III

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Give Me My Food, and Nobody Gets Hurt Pattie York Staff Writer

"So now we're a university but we don't serve any food!" one student remarked at the "Great File" Anniversary Picnic. And this is how Longwood University will have gotten its official start on Wednesday afternoon- in a near riot between food service ADMINISTRATORS and students who were refused lunch for over 20 minutes while the festivities of becoming a University happened in the background. Governor Warner was slated to speak near the Blackwell fountain at 11:00. By 11:30, both the dining hall and the cafe were closed to students. Students, in hopes of actually getting some lunch, began to line up in front of the tent serving the picnic lunch on Lancaster lawn. "We're not serving any food until the event is over!" declared Aramark manager Mike l.ysaght.And so the politics of management/administrators

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begins. "We're here for the students," President Cormier has said in the past. Well, I'm here to say that today the students just wanted some lunch, but because of the politics involved they couldn't even get that! I-ongwood U, as we can fondly say July 1, closed all the other eating establishments on campus (all two of them, that is), in order to make it look like the students actually cared that the Governor was here by showing up to the event. Instead, many students just wanted something to eat before class, and given no other options, went to the picnic for lunch. Of course, to state officials perhaps it looked like Longwood has such great school spirit that the entire campus showed up just to see this momentous occasion- a great feather in the cap of University officials. Of course, if Governor Warner had the, let's say privilege, of witnessing the food line around 11:35, he would have seen and heard a different story.

Grumbling and agitated students waited for what could have been a 30 minute wait, until the line got so long that Aramark was practically forced to start serving students for fear they were going to start backing up into the fountain, which would definitely make the school look bad. Food service workers were helpless as they sat around, food prepared, waiting for the appropriate signal to start serving the student body. The crux of the occasion was marked by an Aramark employee running over a curb with the back door of thcfood truck open, as bowls of fruit salad and pasta flew out of the truck into thejarman parking lot with a loud bang. Ah, ineptitude is such a glorious thing. Of course, we can't complain too much, for in their generosity the school provided every student who got a drink with a plastic cup that now says "l/)ngwood University." New name, same ol' crap, one infamous political cartoon says. And so begins our new era.

Props and Drops

-to Governor Warner for tafcing time to come to Longwood -to the last issue of the Fatunda -to Dr. Jordan's slideshow and Sigma Alpha lota singing the Alma Mater at the commemorative events sponsored bf Mortar Poard on Wed. April 14

Drops -to the fact that vie have no fearboofc -to the Longwood Internet server constantly having problems -to people who shuffle in their sandals, too laz.^ to pic* up their feet, -to professors who don't Know when to shut up and let the students talfc -to people who eat at High St. Piner wearing duct tape as a fashion acceossorf who can't understand staff shortages

Roy Ayres Staff Writer

Hello out there! It's nice to see everyone once again, though I can't actually see you because this is just print However, I can visualize you through my mesmerizing script. I'm cool like that, so please don't worry. Man, I'll bet you think I've really lost my mind right now, huh? At any rate, this is a sad and momentous occasion for me. This is my last Verbal Diarrhea column I am writing for the Rotunda; sadly, this is my last semester and I will no longer be here (at least until summer school is over; Spanish really kicked my ass!). Honesdy, I'm not really that sad. To be quite frank, I am bred of school. Don't get me wrong, I mean no ill will towards any of my professors. I have enjoyed many of my classes here; they have taught me a lot and have given me many new perspectives on life. It's just that I have been doing this my whole life and I am ready for a change. I'm not exactly thrilled to jump into the job market, but at least the money I make will allow me to pursue my passions: horror movies, music, porn, and silly things. So, what's next for me, you ask? Damned if I know, I'm playing this all by ear. Some might say that that is a haphazard and extremely poor manner of doing things, but it has gotten me through college, and it will get me a hell of a lot farther. You see, I work differendy from most people. I can't sit down and plan everything out to the letter. For me, I go with the moment and keep going until there is nowhere left to go, then I switch directions. That's just how I do things and I'm not changing just because someone else has a problem with it I don't consider myself special because of this, and I don't expect anyone to look up to me because I'm nonconformist. I'm

just a regular guy trying to get through life with as little pain and colon trouble as possible. I've never understood how someone can maintain a monstrous ego. It's alright to have a decent opinion of one's self, but when it's so high you're poking Jesus in the eye then it's gone a little far. Get rid of the ego and just enjoy life. So you've had minor success in your scholastic and physical abilities; so what! I can burp and smell what I had for dinner a week ago; that doesn't make me special. What it comes down to is this: we're all Human beings on a planet we didn't ask to be put on. We don't know why we're here or who put us here, all we know is there are lots of nice-smelling plants and even more portable toilets around us. We're all going to die, so we think we need to excel at something for us to be considered important, and if somebody else does better than us, we consider that an attack upon our livelihood. It's not that, it's just that some people are better than others at certain things. Learn to live with it, or begin working on something else. Human beings are a profound source of aggravation and amusement. And being the anti-social dork that I am, it makes it hard for me to want to go out and meet new people. If having a big ego and stabbing people in the back is what it takes to make it in this world, then I'm gonna need to build myself a spaceship and explore the cosmos in search of a new home. My desires are simple: I want a nice home, a woman I can spend the rest of my days with, financial security, and a job that I not only work hard at but love with an undying passion. A lot of people want these things, but I can't speak for them. This is my life and I know what I want. The problem is that my dream is not conducive to our society. All that I ask for arc these things and to be left alone.

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FUTURE cont'd P.l "We do understand what our issues with parking are," says Cormier. Although 195 parking spaces will be eliminated due to Brock Commons, a 212 parking lot near Wynne will be built this summer (resulting in a gain of 17 spaces). A 142-car parking garage will be constructed as well, after the street from Her to the tennis courts near Lancer gym is leveled off In late 2003, a new BedfordWygal connector will be built, and Jarman will be completely renovated. Students will pay $69 parking fee to help defray the costs of the lots. In the next 10 years, Longwood plans to have finished renovating all of the residence halls. Once a new four-story science building is complete (which breaks ground this December), Stevens will be used as a residence hall. McCorkle will serve as a recreation space, and Jeffers will house a movie theater. "I've always wanted a campus with its own movie theatre," says Cormier. The halls will also move to 100% air conditioning.

Sometime in the next four years, the Barlow tennis courts will sit atop another parking garage. The tennis courts will be lifted up, the garage installed, and then the tennis courts will be placed back on top. In addition to the other construction on campus this summer, a planning committee will convene to discuss other possible projects for the campus, including new recreational spaces, a new Student Union with a recreational facility, and a new Student Government space. Wynne, currently used for classes, will eventually be torn down. Although the project is five or six years down the road, it will feature another 1500-car parking garage with a convocation center. "We're not trying to compete with William and Mary or U.VA," says Cormier. "But at Longwood you get a private education for a public dollar." The school will restrain its growth to 5000 students for the foreseeable future, and 1000 of those are graduate students, some of whom work at off-campus sites. This year, Longwood rejected 1000 students, accepting only 59% of those who applied.

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Abercrombie Pulls Racist T-sbirts Oil Shelves Brittany Adams UWirt Berkeley students joined a large crowd of people to protest Abercrombie & Fitch's new line of clothing Thursday night in San Francisco, accusing the company of marketing racist T-shirts. A group of students from the UC-Berkeley Asian Pacific Council attended the protests to challenge negative stereotypes portrayed by the store's clothing line. The protested line of clothing includes a T-shirt that reads, "Wong Brothers Laundry Service — Two Wongs Can Make it White." A caricature of two men with slanted eyes and conical hats is pictured next to the slogan. Other T-shirts of the same line read "Abercrombie & Fitch Buddha Bash - Get Your Buddha on the Floor" and "Wok-N-Bowl, Let the Good Times Roll — Chinese Food and Bowling." The T-shirts have already been taken off of the company's official Web site, and were pulled from the shelves Thursday.

Hampton Carney, a spokesperson for Abercrombie & Fitch, told the Associated Press that the company is "very, very, very sorry" and that it was never their intention to offend anyone. The logo T-shirts were designed with "the sole purpose of adding humor and levity to our fashion line," he said, adding that shirts also poke fun at taxi drivers, Britons and foreign waitresses. This is not the first time that the marketing of Abercrombie & Fitch, an Ohio-based casual clothing store, has been widely contested. Catalogues featuring seminude models have also sparked controversy. A. manager of the San Francisco store said he had been warned of the protest Thursday afternoon, but he declined to comment further. Officials from the store's headquarters were also unavailable for comment. UC-Berkeley's Asian Pacific Council, an umbrella organization for Asian-American groups

on campus, held a town meeting Thursday night to discuss further how to take action against the clothing company. "We are organizing to show that racism exists against Asian Pacific Islanders and ... for the company to say they are sorry," said Bryant Yang, co-chair of the council. At the meeting, students decided they would work with other campuses to call on Abercrombie to diversify their models and to demand a formal apology from the company for the shirts. UC-Berkeley's Asian Pacific Council is taking action to let Abercrombie & Fitch's customers know about the shirts, since many Asian-Americans shop at the store, said Yang, adding that he doesn't want the company just to be able to quiedy take the shirts off the shelves without anyone realizing what happened. UC-Berkeley students are working with a similar group at Stanford University. Additionally, students from campuses across the country are rallying together to protest the company.

Stallards Publicly Introduce Longwood s Comprehensive Campaign George Lanum Staff Advisor

Alice Chearwood Stallard and Hugh Stallard publicly introduced Longwood's first comprehensive campaign dubbed "A Turning Point" on April 24 before a crowd gathered to welcome Governor Warner. The goal for this campaign, which was launched at a gala in

Richmond on April 19, is set at 32 million dollars. The Stallards, who reside in Richmond, are co-chairs of this campaign designed to raise private money to support a broad rani;e of projects. Private money is essential because its purpose is unrestricted and it may be used as the college deems fit The Stallards, who are well known in Richmond, were essen-

tial to lining up and working with corporate sponsorship and private donors. They also helped to guide the steering committee, making the vision of I-ongwood's first comprehensive campaign obtainable. Dennis Scrcombc, Director of Public Relations for Longwood, said that during the quiet phase of the campaign 28 million dollars was raised, but the last 6 mil-

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create a Center for Citizen Scholars to develop leadership skills. Financial support for capital projects includes the Brock Commons and reconstruction of the Rotunda. Alice Stallard is a graduate of the class of 1959 and former Rector of the Board of Visitors, while her husband is a graduate of Hampden Sydney.

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Oil Your llOnOr: Revising the HonorCode to Meet the Student's Needs A survey was conducted of 207 students (that's about 6% of the undergraduate population) regarding the Honor Code, and it's timeliness to Longwood. There was a portion of the survey that allowed the students to write their own commentaries, which were kept anonymous. Throughout this column there are quotes from the students, but for liability reasons, their names are confidential. This small group of students, who are supposed to represent the entire college, responded to the survey with

some pretty shocking numbers. 95% supported the Honor Code, and 97% said that they personally believe in the values encoded in the regulations. So maybe it is a good representation of the morals students hold, however one student had a different view. "An Honor Code can be in effect all it wants to be at a school, but I seriously doubt that a student who frequently cheats is going to let a written honor code hang over their head while they are in the midst of violating it." Essentially the Honor Code applies to all of Longwood's population, and ideally if one student knew of another student breaking the Honor Code, he or she would turn in the culprit. However, this is not the

case. 3/4 of students said they would not turn in another student if they had knowledge of an Honor Code violation taking place, moreover, almost 1/3 reported knowing about plagiarism occurring on campus. So who is going to step up and enforce this code of conduct? If you read my last installment, you would know that less than 10 people were brought up on judicial charges last semester. You and I can do the math to figure out that 10 students do not equal the total amount of Honor Code violations that take place on this campus. One student commented, "I think the Honor Code at Longwood is obeyed but it is not enforced.

That is, people obey it only because they would not or cannot cheat anyway, not because they want to live by the Honor Code." Statistics show that colleges and universities that acquire an Honor Code actually have fewer numbers of reported cheating incidences, and levels of morale are heightened (how this is measured is a puzzle to me). So, Longwood is on the right track, and we are making progress by offering students the opportunity to voice their opinion. Whether this will bring about change in the nature or actual content of the Honor Code is anyone's guess. For now, showing consideration for the Honor Code is key, and respecting those

who follow it will perpetuate an even greater sense of pride in Longwood's policies. On the survey, one student voiced the opinion, "I believe that overall the honor code is well respected and followed by most students. There will always be a few who ruin it for others and are more prevalent on campus. They get more attention because this is a small school and unfortunately gossip may travel fast about cheating accusations, or bragging about getting away with it." All statistics were provided by the Office of Honor and Judicial Programs.

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April 25, 2002

Bill Woods and Otis Douglas: The End of an Era Bryson Minnix Guest Writer

At the end of this Spring 2002 semester, after a combined 56 years of Professorship at I-ongwood College, Professors William Woods and Otis Douglas will retire. A lunch over the buffet at The Golden Palace allows them the opportunity to reflect on their time here and wonder about their next step. Bill and Otis, as they refer to each other, have been close friends now for over a quarter of a century, and it seems they'll be friends for another quarter more. The two met when a colleague brought Mr. Douglas to Professor Wood's home. Professor Woods relates the story of their meeting. "He (the colleague] said "This is Otis. He has no place to live," I said, "Put (>ns in there. So we put Otis in a room and he stayed for some years." Professor Woods lead the charge into retirement, pressuring

Professor Douglas to follow suit. With the help of Mr. Woods, Professor Douglas decided to retire because in May he becomes fully invested in the retirement

D-I, change from college to university, restructuring of the campus), retirement seems like a good idea. "These changes are coming and 1 am going." Professor Woods is asked his opinion on the changes. "Creating a university which has no professional schools, no doctoral programs, I don't quite understand how that works. But apparently it broadens the base. People get excited when they hear the word [university] and they reach for their checkbooks." Before coming to I.ongwood, Professor Woods wrote The Killing Zone and worked as a journalist for The Washington Post and

Rolling Stone. Professor Woods says he may fool with writing program. again, but he's not sure. "So I'd be doing the same job "I feel kind of bad that I put a for one half the pay." He rarion- promising literary career on hold alixes. for a quarter of a century, but I,m When asked why he's retiring, happy to pick up on it again." Woods replies "I don't know, but Professor Douglas wrote some then I don't know why I sought also, his only published work employment to begin with." being a short story, "Heavy With all of the changes hap- Weather," in The South Carolina pening with I.ongwood (move to Review. He decided early on that he'd rather go into teachini; than writing. AVAILABLE FALL 2002 "This coming year will be the Call (877)583-1347 L L A G E wv<w.longwood-village.com first time I've been out of school since 1 3-Bedroom Apartments for $385* per month was six years (per bedroom) old? 55 years." Douglas con«: '-'-■ ; S\ -total sq. ft. 11,250 community amenities fesses. spacious clubhouse "So in ■ kitchen/dining I non■ cafe/grill living effect," Woods lB'Xll' ■ entertainment room summarizes ■ game room "you've been ■ computer / media center institutionalized ■ swimming pool all your life." ■ car wash area P ro fc s s or ■ gymnasium / fitness center (phase 2) Douglas earned « ample parking his B.A. from the University THE ULTIMATE OFF-CAMPUS LIFESTYLE. of Richmond, his MA. from apartment features A u burn ■ fully equipped kitchens University and (i.e. dishwasher, microwave) ■ private bedrooms & baths his M.KA. from ■ J75 utility allowance the University (phone service is additional) of Iowa and ■ washer & dryer came to teach at ■ high speed internet access Dmgwood in with direct connection to Longwood College 1971.

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future are quite different. Mr. Douglas will start working for Lunar Innovations, a research and development company in Blacksburg, Va. where he will be working on several inventions he has planned. One invention is for a new, cleaner external combustible omni-fuel engine which will burn any fuel. Another innovation of Mr. Douglas is a generator powered' by offshore winds that will separate ocean water into drinking water and sodium. "In other words," Bill adds, "you are putting an end to all the world's worries." "Exactly," Otis agrees. "I'm gonna save the Earth." Mr. Woods' retirement plans arc less humble but no less grand. "I'm gonna clean my house." In 25 years at his house Mr. Woods has never been able to have everything clean at once. "There are cat pukes on the floor," Otis adds. "Plus, I have an ex-wife, step kids, a crazy brother and Otis to

earned his B.A. from George Washington University and his M.A. from Johns Hopkins University. He came to Longwood in 1976, the same year Ix>ngwood became co-ed, and began teaching journalism. "Except for the fact that I started that profession at the top I don't know anything about it." Bill admits. "Never studied, still take care of," Bill adds. "My plate don't understand it." is full." Professors Woods and Both Woods and Douglas plan Douglas are asked how they think to take better care of themselves students have changed over the after retiring from teaching. course of their teaching careers. Mr. Woods carved a walking Professor Douglas notes that stick from one of his boxwoods the biggest change is that and plans on doing some walking D>ngwood is no longer attended to stay fit. only by girls. Mr. Douglas is beginning his Bill reminds Otis that it isn't health change by cutting down on politically correct to say girls any- his drinking. He's already down to more. just a double for a nightcap. "Students are enormously Maybe a single at dinner and then careerist," he explains. "Students the nightcap double, but he's still seem very irritated by general reduced his drinking a lot. education requirements, by actuIt is obvious that even though ally having to learn something the two will not be working other than what will fatten the together in the future, they will paycheck." still remain friends and speak Both Professor Woods and highly of each other. Douglas agree that they have "For the record, Mr. Douglas is been treated well by the school. a very, very sick man, but he is a Otis talks about the Buddhist great man and I like to think that teaching of samsura (confusion) in many ways Mr. Douglas has and nirvana (blissfulness). They shaped my own approaches believe that nirvana is found in toward the academic life," Bill samsura. states. "And on that note, I'm "The particular thing that going to get some more food." comes to mind in my 30 years at With full bellies and fulfilling Longwood is that the Buddha careers behind them, Mr. Woods was right." and Mr. Douglas look forward to Though they shared many the unknown future that lies experiences during their time at ahead of them. lxingwood, their plans for the

April 25, 2002

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Karaoke Spring Finals 1V 1 urn^Off Week: Get Oil of Held in Cafe Your Butt and Out of tke House Amy Whipple PR Manager

depression will be the second ting down in front of the TV as most debilitating disease, second a first resort Children, on averApril 22 launched another TV only to to heart disease, by the age, will spend 1,023 hours in Turn Off Week. Americans year 2020. front of the TV, as opposed to Groups such as the TV- the 900 hours they spend in everywhere are encouraged to turn off their televisions for a school. week and start enjoying life. The downtown mall area of This year, millions of peoCharlottesville has become a ple in over 25 countries will popular place for TV Turn Off participate. In addition, 70 participators. As part of the different national organizaAdbusters campaign, people tions will support the cause, have brought smashed and broincluding the American ken TVs to pile together. Medical Association, Underway are plans for next American Academy of year's TV Turn Off Week. Off Pediatrics, National to a slow start this year, many Education Association, and members of Longwood's President's Council on L.E.A.F club are aiming to raise Physical Fitness and Sports. awareness among the commuStarted in 1994 by nity. Their main focus are the Adbusters, the week is an televisions in the Dining Hall. opportunity to get off the "They're blaring with people couch and into the world Turnoff Network promote read- who are supposed to be much Today, their primary goal is to ing, especially with children. The cooler than you are," said junior educate people about depres- Network devotes much of its Lorien Macauley. "It would be a sion and the link it has to exces- $400,000 budget to the cause of big surprise and a big step if we sive television viewing. encouraging millions of children could get the Dining Hall to turn According to their statistics, everywhere to read instead of sit- off the TVs for a week."

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Mr. Completely Former PKisK Guitarist Releases Successful Solo Album George Lanum Staff Advisor

Trey Anastasio, former guitar player for Phish, will release his first commercial solo release on April 30 featuring the recorded efforts from his most recent touring. The band features bassist Tony Markellis, drummer Russ Lawton, keyboardist Ray Paczkowsi, trumpeter Jennifer Hartswick, alto saxophonist Dave Grippo, trombonist Andy Moroz, tenor saxophonist Russell Remington and percussionist Cyro Baprista. The project also includes special appearances from noted jazz trumpeter Nicholas Payton and former Morphine saxophonist Dana Colley. A string quartet and full orchestra arrangements also compliment several tracks. Anastasio's self-tided release, which features Bryce Goggin

(who co-produced Farmhouse with Trey) behind the knobs, has a similar texture and feel as Phish's last studio release. The focus is on lyrics and total composition as opposed to 20minute jams. The 12-track project is a collection of tunes that through the complexity of the arrangements illustrates his growth as a musician. Initially, Phish-fans will quickly notice the lack of Trey's standout guitar playing. The fast machine gun approach to the guitar has taken a back scat to more melodic playing. Instead of standing out, the guitar is used to fill and flatter the arrangements. Some of this material dates back from Anastasio's first solo tour in 1999, but much will seem familiar for fans who caught him on the last two tours. The material, much of what developed on stage, is now polished and ready for review.

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The disc opener entitled "Alive Again" (also the first radio single) sets the pace of the album with its African/Caribbean rhythms and punctuating horn lines. Some of the guitar work on this tune is reminiscent of Carlos Santana. Track two, "Cayman Review," is a bass heavy, groove-orientated song that features some nice backup vocal work. "Push on Til the Day," one of my favorite songs from the summer, feature horns taking most of the solos and the words are reminiscent of Phish. At just over seven and a half minutes, this is the second long song and features of the most intense jamming to be found on this disc. Track five, "Flock of Words," is a slow ballad in the vein of "Dirt" from Farmhouse. "Night Speaks to a Woman" and "Money, Dove, and Change" are characteristic of Anastasio's

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The Scorpion King is one of those movies that is worth seeing, but on video rather than in theatres. If you are going to see it in the theatres, make it worth your while and find a theatre with stadium seating and Dolby surround sound. I promise it makes a big difference. I know this because I saw the movie twice this weekend (for various and sundry reasons which had nothing to do with its quality). Friday night we went to Chesterfield Town Center, where the seats are at a miniscule slant, and the sound system is ordinary. Saturday night I was not enthused at seeing it again so soon (or paying another $7.50), but once the movie started I was

blown away. This time I could hear the swords go into the flesh and come back out again. The action seemed better and faster when the sound of it came from all around me. Of course seeing The Rock half naked wasn't too bad, either. As for the storyline, I'm not sure how I feel about the Scorpion King as a good guy after the way he was portrayed in The Mummy Returns, but hey; it

isn't like I didn't see that one coming. He is definitely believable as a badass assassin. The inevitable love story was uninspired, though I love Kelly Hu (Cassandra). The Rock (Madiayus) was a better actor than I expected, but overall the movie wasn't as good as I anticipated. The best thing to do is sit back, suspend your disbelief, and enjoy the ride. 1 give this movie 3 out of 5 stars.

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trio from last fall. The lyrics have been scrapped and this tune has been completely rearranged with a string quartet and percussion. Track 11, "Last Tube," is a bass laden tune much in the vibe of Phish's "First Tube." The drums and bass provide a solid repeating foundation and allow the other instruments to compose the melodies. The disc closes with "Ether Sunday," which for some unexplainable reason has that closing feel. This tune is keyboard heavy and has that pop feel. In total, Anastasio's solo release is good. Is it good enough to escape the enormous shadow cast by Phish? It is different. With the short radio friendlysong lengths and the catchiness of some of the material, Anastasio stands to capitalize on his name and Phish's fame. The album is set for store release on April 30.

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solo work. While both are good songs, neither really stands out. The next tune, "Drifting," is another of my favorites. It features a solid rhythm with almost jazz-like drums and buildings to a strong chorus. "At the Gazebo" is the one song that is unlike anything else on the album. The horns and the guitar arrangement on this piece suit it for a wedding or some other sort of formal affair, lacking any other description, it is really pretty. Before the listener falls asleep, Anastasio throws a punch with "Mr. Completely," a straightahead rock 'n roll song. This tune features some of the flashiest guitar playing on the whole disc. "Ray Dawn Balloon," originally entitled "Radon Balloon,"

In fair Jarman where we set the stage, we find a disappointing play about the coming of age. Longwood's production of Romeo & Juliet was a good effort, but bore too much resemblance to. the 1998 smovie version starring Leonardo Dicaprio and Claire Danes. The idea of a modernized setting, with the use of Shakespearean dialect, is one that has been overdone, and should be put to rest like a lame horse. Making New Orleans as the setting of the play was a good idea, but not all the costumes

were in accordance with the time period and setting. Understandably so, college theatre departments don't have the funding that many motion picture companies do, but there seemed to be too much inconsistency in the nature of the costumes. For example, Romeo was always wearing the same "peasant" outfit throughout the show. The idea of the New Orleans setting may have been more believable had the costumes been more "geographically appropriate." While the over the top acting styles of Romeo and Tibalt were at some points annoying, other actors portrayed very believable characters on stage. The show stealer, and by that I mean the one with the most tal-

ent, was Capulet, played by Josh Howell. His very presence on stage demands the audience's attention and his loud voice also contributes to that (waking up anyone in the audience who may have dozed off). While there were very few scenes in which Howell was able to flaunt his acting, he did just that every opportunity that was given to him. Leslie Cooley was excellent as the socialite mother of Juliet. The patriarchal saving grace to the star-crossed lovers was bril liandy portrayed by Mike I-assen. who played the part of Friar I^wcrcnce. The Prince Escalus played by Mike Bolte, did superb job as the authoritath figure trying to keep the peace in "New Orleans." The costumes could have been better; the acting could have been too. Nonetheless, the tragic story of Romeo & Juliet was a valiant effort at closing the school year with a bang.

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Comics/ Horoscopes

April 25,2002

HOROSCOPES Taurus (April 21 to May 21) Happy Birthday, Taurus! You might be knee-deep in bills, but keep your cool and you'll get them paid. A family member has big news...which hopefully won't affect your tuition getting paid. Buy a revealing swimsuit, and go catch some hotties on the beach- your stars show major sex appeal this month!

Gemini (May 22 to June 21) You might still be looking for a place to live next year...don't sign on the dotted line until the 3rd. Watch out for pathological lying landlords- he/she won't really cover up the bullet holes from the person who got shot in your apartment. Buy a new mattress, since you wore yours out this year.

Cancer 0une22 to July 22) Your privacy is being invaded- keep your business to yourself from prying eyes. Focus on your romance life- it needs a boost during this stressful time. Don't stress over exams- your alignment shows your memorization level is at its peak this month. Leo (July 23 to August 22) Seek the advice of a close friend on the issue that's bothering you. DO NOT get a tattoo this month- your Venus and Saturn are out of alignment and you might get permanent scarring. Virgo (August 23 to September 23) You will plan a going away party for a friend this month. If you watch your budget, you can still be creative. Study hard for exams if you want to graduate. Someone close to you is planning a surprise for your graduation. Don't snoop, because it might be ruined. Take note, however, there is a slim possibility it involves strange sex toys from the Incan civilization. Libra (September 24 to October 23) Seek expert advice before signing an important document, especially if you are looking for a job. The stars are right for you to travel, so take at least a day trip and relax! Make friends with your local Wal-mart manager. Hey, you never know- it might come in handy the next time you're busted for stealing condoms. Scorpio (October 24 to November 22) Your cash flow might be tight, but watch the pennies and by the middle of May you'll be rolling in the dough. Speaking of dough, take up baking- your culinary success could turn into a career opportunity. Just remember that egg shells don't go in the batter. Sagittarius (November 23 to December 21) Your alignment could mean a heart-pounding romance is on the way, so be prepared. Consider investing your extra finances into a diverse portfolio. Yeah, rightjust blow all your summer earnings on clothes and cars- your parents will always bail you out next year. Or better yet, get a credit card. Capricorn (December 22 to January 20) Be careful of what you say, miscommunication could lead to an argument with a loved one this month. Take advantage of the nice weather to start a new exercise program- you'll feel better and relieve stress, too. Just invest in that new sweat resistant material- armpit stains are just not attractive.

Aquarius (January 21 to February 19) Don't miss a social gathering on the 5th- romance will be in the air. You must prepare to adjust quickly to new responsibilities this summer, either involving family or work. Strike up a friendship with someone you meet this month- it could alter your life.

Pisces (February 20 to March 20) Enjoy some temporary fame you will receive around the middle of the month- just don't let it go to your head. Spend time with your best friend this month, he/she is going through a crisis and needs your help. Aries (March 21 to April 20) You're inspired to travel to a dream destination. Return confident that you can handle any challenge thrown in your way. Use this month to ignite the flame of an idea you had last month- go with it! By Meg Wooldridge

Sports

April 25, 2002

Longwood led 4-0 after the 1st inning and never looked back. Stccle earned the pitching LC was led by Burnette with win after limiting the Falcons to her 2-2 performance, including four hits. a double and a walk. At Barton in the opener, Burnette was aided offensiveLongwood tallied a run in the ly by. Carnden, who went 2-3 3rd inning and two runs in the with two runs, a triple, and a 4th inning, before posting six . walk and Donivan, who went 2runs in the 5th inning to shutout 4 with two runs. the Bulldogs. Potts got the pitching win The Lancers were led by Ray after scattering just two hits. with her 1-1 effort at the plate, With the conference tournaincluding a two-run homer, a ment tide, the Lancers - ranked sacrifice^ and a walk. #9 in last week's South Atlantic Other top hitters included Region - automatically advance Donivan (2-3, 3B, 3 RBI) and to the NCAA South Atlantic Wheeler (2-3 run, RBI). Regional May 9-12 - the host Steele earned the mound win and participants will be after limiting the Bulldogs to announced on May 6. just one hit In the nightcap,

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Women s Lacross Still Unbeaten witn 14-0 Record; Remain #1 in IWLCA National Poll Melissa Kristofak Sports Information Intern

Longwood, ranked #1 in the IWLCA National Poll and #1 in the NCAA Division II South Region Poll, remained unbeaten last week with road wins over NCAA Division I Howard (DC) (15-4) April 17 and East Stroudsburg (Pa.)(18-8) April 21. The Lancers improved to 14-0 overall, while establishing new season-record for wins (14), points in a season (323), goals in a season (207), assists in a season (116), along with a new seasonrecord for best won-loss record (14-0). Longwood is scheduled to return to action Saturday, May 4, as the Lancers take on Division III opponent Washington & Lee beginning at 12 p.m. in Lexington, Virginia. At Howard, Longwood entered the break with a

commanding 13-1 advantage and never looked back. LC was led in scoring by freshman Marisa Cohen/Mineral with her team-high three goals. She was aided by sophomores Carlee Ullery/Charlottesville (2g, la) and Kristy Taylor/Lorton (lg, 2a), freshman Leanne Kibler/Oakton (2g), senior Kris Denson/Fredericksburg (lg, la), juniors Jen Hilbert/Annandale (lg, la) and Tia Richardson/Ellicott City, Md. (lg, la), freshman Heather Crouse/Ellicott City, Md. (lg, la), senior Ann Harmon/Burke (lg), along with freshmen Emily Bikowski/Fairfax (lg) and Theresa Naumann/Baltimore, Md. Og)Sophomore keeper Stacey Schmidt/Berlin, N.J. had five saves for the Division II

Lancers. Against East Stroudsburg, Denson scored a team-best three goals and dished out one assist to lead the Lancers to their unprecedented 14thstraight victory. Denson was aided in scoring by Hilbert (2g, 2a), UUery (2g, la), freshman Sophie Dress/Ellicott City, Md. (2g, la), senior Beth Hadrys/Vandalia, Ohio (2g), Cohen (2g), Bikowski (lg, 2a), Kibler (lg, la), Naumann (lg), freshmen Shawn Slotke/Baltimore, Md. (lg) and Leah Graham/Salisbury, Md. (lg), along with Taylor (3a) and junior Dana Britde/Waverly (la). Schmidt posted nine saves for LC to secure the road triumph. Following the Washington & Lee contest, Longwood will wait for the NCAA Division II Women's Lacrosse Championship selections on May 5.

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Jennifer Potts, Gorjan Bilalagic Selected

April 25, 2002

Men's Tennis Finiskes Season 12-0;

LongWOod/DominOS PlaijerS of the Week' Wins Equal 2nd~hi6hest Win Total in 22 Years Greg Prouty Sports Information Dirtctor

I.ongwood softball standout Jennifer Potts/Purccllville and men's tennis standout Gorjan Bilalagic/Glen Allen have been selected as this week's Longwood/Domino's 'Players of the Week'. The sports information office selects the weekly Lancer honorees. Potts, a junior pitcher/designated player, led Longwood to a 7-1 record last week with wins past Virginia State (32-0, 18-0), Queens (1-0), Lees McRac (9-0, 5-2), and Barton (9-0, 8-0) - the lone loss to Queens (0-2). On the mound, she was 3-1 with a 0.00 ERA (two unearned runs) through 22.0 innings with 13 strikeouts and just 10 hits allowed. At the plate, Potts batted .433 (13-30) with three homeruns, five doubles, seven runs, and 20 RBI. l'or the season, she is third on the team with

her batting average of .344 that includes four home runs, a team-best 13 doubles, 16 runs, and a team-best 35 RBI. On the mound, Potts is 136 with a 1.28 ERA through 109.0 innings with 43 strikeouts. I.ongwood has completed the regular season with a record of 32-12 overall, 19-3 in the CVAC, and will compete in the 2002 CVAC Softball Championship this weekend, April 19-21, as the #2 seed. This is also the third time in the last four years that the softball program has attained 30 wins, and the fifth consecutive season with at least 20 wins. Jennifer is the daughter of Dennis and Pamela Potts and is a biology major (teaching certification) at I-ongwood. Bilalagic, a senior who plays #3 singles and #2 doubles, helped I.ongwood to a 2-0 record last week with wins past Queens (6-3) and Pfciffer (63).

He was 2-0 in singles with straight-set wins, and 1-1 in doubles. For the season, Bilalagic leads the team with his 13-5 record in singles (6-3 CVAC), and has a combined doubles record of 7-10. He recently tied classmate and teammate Mir/a lljazovic as the I.ongwood career co-leaders in singles wins with 48 (4839, 552%). The Lancers have completed the regular season with three-straight wins, finishing with a record of 12-9 overall, 4-6 in the CVAC - the 12 wins equal the 2nd-highest win-total in the 22-year history of the program (13, 1999). Longwood wall compete in the 2002 CVAC Men's Tennis Championship this weekend, April 20-21, as the #7 seed. Gorjan is the son of Damir and I.enka Bilalagic and is a computer science major with minors in both mathematics and international studies.

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Longwood split its two matches played last week, defeating conference member Pfeiffer (N.C.) 6-3 April 16 before falling 5-0 to #2 Barton (N.C.) April 20 in the quarterfinals of the 2002 CVAC Men's Tennis Championship. The Lancers have finished their season with a final record of 12-10 overall, 4-6 in the CVAC - the 12 wins equal the 2nd-highest win-total in the 22year history of the program (13, 1999). Against Pfeiffer, Longwood got wins in singles from junior Paul Petersen/Blacksburg (#2, 6-3, 6-0), seniors Gorjan Bilalagic/Glen Allen (#3,6-1,75) and Mirza Iljazovic/Prince George (#4, 6-2, 6-0), along with junior Garrett Green/Falmouth (#5, 6-0, 6-0). In doubles, the lancers got a win from Bilalagic and lljazovic at #2 (8-0), along with Green and senior Dan

Baty/Lynchburg at #3 (8-2). Bilalagic led Ix>ngwood with his 13-5 record in singles, and concluded his Lancer career with a singles record of 48-39 - tying him for first all-time in singles wins. Bilalagic was followed by lljazovic with his 11-7 record in singles, and he concluded his Lancer career with a singles record of 48-37 - tying him for first all-time in singles wins along with Bilalagic. Other final records in singles include Petersen (8-13, 34-22), sophomore James Nichols/Savannah, Ga. (7-7), Green (6-8, 13-17), freshman Chris Newman/Chesapeake (617), sophomore Greg Myers/Madison, Wise. (2-0,3-2), junior Matt Graham/Chesapeake (1-3, 1219), andBaty(0-l,2-8). Longwood could return as many as six letterwinners for the 2002-03 campaign.

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April 25, 2002

Longwood Softball Sweeps CVAC Championskip Melissa Kristofak, Sports Information Intern

Longwood went undefeated (6-0) last week, including a sweep of the 2002 CVAC Championship Tournament (4-0). The Lancers wrapped up the regular-season early in the week with a sweep of league member Barton (N.C.) (9-0, 8-0) before winning the next four-straight games to claim their first-ever CVAC Tournament Championship in Florence, South Carolina. Second-seeded Longwood picked up victories over #10 Pfeiffer (N.C.) (7-0), #3 Queens (N.C.) (5-0), and back-to-back wins over nationally ranked #8 and top-seeded Coker (S.C.) (2-0, 3-2). LC has won its last eight-consecutive contests and is now 3612 overall. In addition to the tourney win, Longwood had three selections to the All-Tournament Team, including the Tournament MVP and lst-Team All-CVAC designated player Jennifer Potts/Purcellville. Potts was joined by CVAC Freshman of the Year and lstTeam All-CVAC pitcher ennifer Steele/Manassas Park and 2ndTeam All-CVAC first baseman Shelby Ray/Chesterfield. Other gaining lst-Team AllCVAC honors included junior catcher Angie Burnette/Durham, N.C, junior outfielder Andi Papadopoulos/Colonial Heights, senior utility player Jodi WolffCoussoulos/Marshall. Additionally, Lancer head coach Kathy Riley was chosen as CVAC Coach of the Year by her peers. Against #1 Coker in the championships, the Cobras got on the board first, scoring two unearned runs in the 1st inning off Lancer errors. I-ongwood rallied in the 5th inning scoring three runs - all off Cobra errors - to upend the defending conference tournament champions. LC was led to victory by Burnette who posted a 1-1 performance at the plate with one run. She was aided by WolffCoussoulos who went 1-3 with a

sacrifice and Donivan, who went 1-3 with one run. Potts earned the pitching win and Steele got the save after the duo combined for a four-hit tworun win, including four strikeouts. Against #1 Coker in the finals of the winner's bracket, Longwood posted one run in the fourth inning and added another run in the sixth inning to secure its position in the tide game. LC was led to victory by Steele with her 2-3 performance at the plate, including a double and two RBI, while Potts finished with a 1-2 effort, including two runs and a double. In addition, senior Jaime Donivan/Prince George and junior Tiffany Wheeler/Fredericksburg each collected a hit for the Lancers. Steele earned the mound win after_hurling a complete-game three-hit shutout and collecting four strikeouts. Against #3 Queens in the semifinals of the winner's bracket, the two teams remained scoreless through three innings until Steele hit a solo home run in the top of the 4th inning to give the Lancers the 1-0 advantage. Steele finished with a 2-2 performance, including a run scored, a sacrifice, and one RBI. Other top hitters included Ray, who went 2-3 with a solo home run in the top of the 6th inning and freshman Megan Camden/Bedford, who went 1-4 with a two-run homer in the top of the 7th inning to secure the win for the Lancers. Potts earned the mound win, while Steele got the save after combining to shut down the Royals at the plate. Against #10 Pfeiffer in the quarterfinals of the winner's bracket, #2 Longwood jumped out to an early 2-0 lead after the 1st inning, before adding five more runs in the 3rd inning to shutout the Falcons. The Lancers were led by Potts, who went 2-3 at the plate with a run scored, along with Camden and Steele, who each went 2-3 and picked up a run and a RBI apiece.

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Helmets Eued as Possible Precaution in Pole Vaulting Alexander Nguyen U-WTEE

Ed Dare never thought that he would lose his son to pole vaulting. Most never link the sport with death. That all changed Feb. 23 when his son was attempting a 15-7 jump at a Big Ten Indoor Championship in Minneapolis, Minn. Kevin Dare, a vaulter at Pennsylvania State University, was about to clear the bar when he tumbled backward in midair, lost control of the pole and landed head first on the metal plant box, crushing his skull. Kevin Dare was 19 when he died. Ed Dare is now on a national crusade to make the sport safer. His top priority is making helmets a requirement for all pole vaulters. Dare said that if his son had worn a helmet, he might still be alive. "We never thought much about it up until the [accident]," said Eric Dare, Kevin's brother. "We didn't hear of any other injuries. After the accident, however, we found out about other kids [who were injured]." The daredevil of track and field events, more than 25,000 collegiate and high school athletes are currently pole vaulting in the United States. But after three recent highprofile deaths, many are concerned with the safety of the sport. Most USC pole vaulters are not opposed to helmets, but say they are not necessary and feel safe enough without them. There is no recorded accident in the 100-year history of the sport at USC. Denis Kholev, USC's pole vault coach, is working on a DVD to educate parents and coaches about proper technique and how to prevent accidents. He said that helmets aren't necessary because they do not prevent neck injuries. "It's like requiring people to wear helmets while driving," he said. "There are a lot of head injuries in accidents." With proper training and technique, pole vaulters can correct their jumps and land safely onto

the pit, Kholev said. According to the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, there have been 32 injuries and 16 deaths in the sport between 1983 and 2000. That is an average of one death per year. The data for 2001 is not yet available. The Dare family started a Web site, Vaultforlifc.com, dedicated to improving the safety of pole vaulting. Dare will attend the Sports Equipment Safety Committee meeting in Pittsburgh in May to push the helmet recommendation. The committee is hosted by ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, which provides standards that are accepted and used in research and development and product testing. As a result of Kevin Dare's death, there is a bill in the New York State Assembly to require helmets for all collegiate pole vaulters. Most pole vaulters, however, say helmets won't automatically increased safety. They cite improper techniques and coaching as the main causes of accidents. USC has no plans to require helmets. Neck injuries are the most common factor leading to a fatality in pole vaulting, many vaulters say. Frederick O. Mueller, professor of exercise and sports science at Chapel Hill and research director for NCCSI, disagreed. "(In our research), most of the injuries are usually head injuries," he said. "There are three ways to get injured: overshooting the pit, bouncing off the pit and into the unpadded area and falling into the metal box where athletes plant their pole." At least two of these scenarios happened this year, resulting in deaths. Besides Dare, Samoa Fili II, 17, of Wichita, Kan., died from head injuries suffered during a failed vault attempt earlier this month. His body hit the backside of the landing pit and his head hit the pavement of the mat. Fili's father, however, is not

sure a helmet would have saved his son's life and doesn't think that helmets should be made mandatory. "I think that's overreacting," Samoa Fili told USA Today. "Every sport is dangerous, so is everything we do in our daily lives. I don't think my son's death should have an effect in the way pole vaulting is done. "If I have another son, 1 would let him pole vault. I just think God had other plans for Samoa." Jan Johnson, a 1972 Olympic pole vault bronze medalist, has experimented with helmets at his pole vault camp in Atascadero, Calif, since 1995. In an essay published on his Web site, Skyjumpers.com, he writes that helmets may significandy reduce the chance of head injuries in three major types of accidents, but also writes that helmets give athletes a false sense of security. Johnson said he does not feel helmets should be mandatory. "I've been doing this for eight years," said Jeff Ryan, a pole vaulter at USC. "I don't know how (wearing a helmet is) going to affect me because I'm not used to it." Some vaulters don't mind helmets. Toby Stevenson captured the Pac-10 Conference pole vault for Stanford in 2000 while wearing a helmet. He also set the school record with a jump of 18-9 3/4. "It literally took me two to three jumps to get used to it," said Stevenson, now a volunteer coach at Stanford. Stevenson has gained some notoriety for wearing helmets, all of which helps bring awareness, he said. "I think that helmets are a great idea," Stevenson said. "I definitely support it." In light of Kevin Dare's death, Pcnn State has ordered helmets, but has not made it mandatory. Foe now, ASTM will look into the matter. If the members vote to proceed, they will then move forward in researching helmets. There won't be a recommendation to the sport's governing bodies, including the NCAA, until proper research is made.

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April 25, 2002

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across the plaza with remem- j brances of Longwood past. The j lenges, close calls, proud moments |

entire day had been filled with land memories that will last forever, i

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visions of Longwood's future, and : it felt fitting to close the day with ; 15 peels of the Longwood bell \ tolling for a closing chapter. Dr. j Jordan spoke with reverence of j

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things, just as we can, maybe bet- j

a family.

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junior I remember Dr. Cormier giving us hugs

The glow of the sky over the Cunninghams. It

and comforting us. I thought it was cool that the President cared about us

looked like they had a huge spotlight shining on the building because the fire was so bright.

ter. Can they sense things as well?

the Rotunda windows for a final time. As the

cuss just how bad the fire really was, "Was it hor-

One wonders; could our mother

bell tolled for the last rime, Dr. Jordan silently

rific? Yes. Was it devastating? Yes. Was it a

He finished up by remarking to the audience,

have known what would happen to

left the podium. As the lights came up, the Chief

tragedy? I think not. Because 465 students were

"I'm glad Longwood is a pan of the town where

her in the months before the fire, as

of the Farmville Fire Department rose to speak.

living in those buildings and all of them (plus 3)

I live." As Chief McKay took his seat. Dr. Tim

her pieces were being dismantled?

He began by thanking all those that assisted the

made it out safely." He talked about the fact diat

Pierson, Vice President for Student Affairs, rose

Her paintings removed?"

night of the fire and throughout the aftermath,

no miner what feelings the student body may

to offer his remembrances from the previous

Photos of the fire flashed as the

including area firefighters and police. He said

sometimes have towards the Longwood police,

year. He spoke of putting his children to bed

bell continued to toll, those assem-

Tit been in the fire service going on 12 years

we all owed them a debt of gratitude for that

when the call came in from Skip Begley, REC of

bled watched as the blaze bore

and I can't remember ever having been as proud

night.

Curry Hall, "Oh my God Tim, flames are shoot-

through the edifice, and illuminated

of a group of people" He also went on to dis-

They went through the dorms checking after

ing out of the Rotunda." He also shared a recent

the RA's to make sure no

email from Casey Blankenship formerly of the

students were left inside.

Collomdes, who discussed the true meaning of

They had no protective

citizenship. "I thought I understood what the

After the exhaustion sub-

equipment and no breathing

term really meant. That night I learned what the

sided things were cleared

apparatus, but they went in

true spirit of leadership really is: Working for

|up, and the smoke cleared I was thankful for two things-l) that everyone was ok., and 2) that I live in a

inyway. Chief McKay also

others without thought of self." Dr. Pierson

commended the student

closed his commentary with this promise, in his

community where strangers and friends come together as family in times of crisis.

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shock. Mosdy it was respect."

body on their behavior the

reply to Casey, "We will never forget eich other,

night of the fire. "There

we will never fotget that night and we will never,

were literally thousands of

ever forget Longwood." After Dr. Pierson, Mr.

people out watching, most of

Bill Fiege, Assistant Director of Alumni

them students. You could

Relations, offered those assembled some closing

have heard a pin drop Part

thoughts. "Some things at Longwood never

of it was awe, pan of it

change, the Blue and White spirit will live on."