Waiting for Someone Warm Since 1920
Volume 83, Number 14
January 22, 2004
Catcli the Spirit: Two Longwood professors prepare for 50th anniversary of Brown vs. State Board of Education Jennifer Wall UJ Press Relations
"We conclude that in the field of public education the doctrine of 'separate but equal' has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherendy unequal," wrote Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren in the Court's opinion in Brown v. Board of Education on May 17,1954, in what is generally considered the most important case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in the 20th century. In the fall of 2002, Theresa Clark, associate professor of social work, and Larissa Smith, assistant professor of history, joined thoughts and energies to ensure Ixmgwood's commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Brown vs. State Board of
Education. . As co-chairs of the Brown vs. Board Commemoration Committee, Dr. Clark and Dr. Smith have worked to plan events on campus during the spring of 2004. The planned events will enable the I-ongwood community to learn more about the history of the Brown decision, to explore the consequences and legacies of that decision, and to stimulate discussions acknowledging I-ongwood's role in these past events and develop plans to work for a more just and equitable society, both locally and nationally. "By increasing the level of sensitivity and awareness to the issues surrounding Brown vs. State Board of Education as they relate to today's society, we want-
ed to provoke discussions on campus on what we can do to bring about a just and equitable society," stated Theresa Clark. "In addition to the committee's work, planning these events has demonstrated the university's commitment to the commemoration project," said Larrisa Smith. "It has been a collaborative effort across campus. Support has come from the President's office, office of Student Affairs, Student Government Association, office of Public Relations, University Lectures committee, office of Multicultural Affairs, Lancer Productions, and the office of Alumni Affairs." Theresa A. Clark is a native of Prince Edward County. She attended Lunenburg County
WMLU DJs Reack Out to Communitu Leslie Smith Copy Editor
DJ moguls, "Lick it" (a.k.a. Josh Howell) and "Stick it" (a.k.a. Aaron Canada), have introduced a service to the campus, the On Campus Disc Jockey Service (OCDJS). They have preformed at a few functions last semester: the Sigma Kappa Alzheimer's Walk, the Color Wars, the Tri Sigma Battered Woman's Walk, and the Unity Alliance Drag Show. This service used to be available through William Lynn and Rick Neller, who still give the service to bigger events, but Howell commented that he thought that it was more personal if a student DJ would come to play music at a student event. As for the services themselves, Howell and Canada would like organizations to follow certain steps: contacting OCDJS at least two weeks before the proposed
event. Preparing a detailed letter of intent for OCDJS to.review. Specifying what kind of services are required .- whether or not not items such as microphones are needed at the event. The format of the show is essential when the DJs pick out appropriate music for the event. There have been problems in the past with unorganized groups, but Howell and Canada hope to put those times behind them with stricter policies. Any group on campus that has been approved by the SGA has this service available to them, but Howell and Canada stress that no personal parties will be catered. They did say that frat socials could be acceptable, as long as it is not a party setting. Howell and Canada were the first in the history of WMLU (and, previously, WLCX) to come up with the idea of student-run DJ service. They are interested in
Schools during the school closing dent of the Prince Edward in Prince Edward. After graduat- County Council on Human ing from Prince Edward County Relations, chair of the Prince Public Schools, Theresa received Edward County Department of her B.A. in sociology from Social Services Board and a memVirginia State University (VSU), ber of the Crossroads Services her M.S. in education from Board. Currendy, Dr. Clark is Longwood and her Ph.D. in serving as a board member to social work from Virginia Southside Community Hospital Commonwealth University. Dr. and is a member of the Alpha Clark was the first female to be Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. proappointed and elected to the viding community service. Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors. She has been presi- See SPIRIT p.4
Introducing Longwood Lancer Dl Pepsi Cans Jennifer Wall W Public Relations
finding commited DJs to help out with the (currently) two-man show. Though they do not ask for monetary compensation for their services, Howell did say that "we will take donations that go strictly towards our equipment, but we're trying to get more established so that the SGA will eventually recognize us." "We just try to have fun with it," Howell finished. Contact Josh Howell at jlhowell@longwood.edu or Aaron Canada at amcanada@longwood.edu for further information.
words, "DIVISION I HERE WE COME," along with the Longwood Lancers web site. So keep a sharp eye out for the special Lancer/Pepsi can. They're sure to go fast!
As I.ongwood University continues its intrepid trek towards NCAA Division I, you'll want to make sure you stock up on a new limited edition, highly collectible, I^ncer/Pepsi can that will be available in most major grocery outlets on January 15 from Roanoke eastward to Amelia (including Farmville). Through special arrangements with Pepsi, over 1,000,000 Lancer/Pepsi cans will be produced to help promote our move to NCAA Division I. The LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY Pepsi can will feature the IS ON THE MOVE new Lancers logo with the
HERE IflfE
Editorial
PAGE 2
rom required to take. Middle school is a weird, weird time, but I found a home for ry of The Rotunda. I started my journalism career myself. Even at thirtecn-years-old, in the fourth grade when my journalists are already a really disbest friend and I were pulled tinctive bunch. I owe' a whole bunch to our from our class. For what, we had no idea. Good kids, we knew we journalism teacher. We were a weren't getting in trouble. Little product of Whole Language, whatdid I know that waiting for me at ever that really means, thus none of the end of the hall would be a us had any grasp whatsoever on meeting that would change my grammar or the like. So besides learning journalism for those two entire life. It was a cheesy paper. One years, we were force fed everything legal-sized pink page every we didn't learn in elementary month or so, but I loved it. school language arts. I still, howevNear the end of sixth grade, I er, can't spell for the life of me. applied to be on the paper at the (Those who know me today middle school. To my delight, I probably can't see an Amy who was chosen to join the staff, isn't a grammar nazi. It came rather than take the introduction quickly to me, though, and has to journalism class that most of stuck by me ever since.) From middle school, I was sent the seventh graders were into the depths of Journalism 1, a mandatory class for anyone who wanted to work on the newspaper or the yearbook. Brooke Ramey Nelson was a Box 2901 Phone: 434-395-2120 loud-mouthed Texan with more Longwood University Fax: 804-395-223 credentials than most high school Farmvillc, VA 23909 rotunda@longwood.edu newspapers ask for. (A hint as to my personality - I'm cringing hardhttp://lancer.longwood.edu/org/rotunda/ core that I just ended that sentence in a preposition, but it's 12:58, and Editor-in-Chief Amy Whipple I just don't care.) She had spent Asst. Editor Bobbi Thibo PR Manager Shannon Harrison several years writing and editing for The Washington Post, and from her Copy Editor Leslie Smith knowledge, she filled our heads News Editor with journalistic tidbits I still share Opinion Editor with everyone that steps into this Style Editor office. Features Editor Jenn Dize High school journalism was a Sports Editor Will Pettus good time for growing, not only in Photo Editor Scott Dill terms of journalism, but in life as Cartoonist EUie Woodruff well. At sixteen, I had finished my Webmaster eight-year stint as a cheerleader, Staff Advisor Stephanie Riggsby and I was ready to expand my horiFaculty Advisor Naomi Johnson zons. (Whoever just made fun of Staff Writers: Lamont Brand, Kelly Fischer, Shawn Garrett, Stacev me being a cheerleader is going to be the victim of a sharp right Kluttz, Paula Nusbaum, Amanda Segni, Pat Sullivan hook.) I wasn't the same person I The Rotunda, the student newspaper at Longwood University, is pub- had been for all those years. At sixlished weekly during the academic year (except holidays and exam peri- teen, 1 had tound an actual talent. Mike, Niklo, and I were the only ods) and is pruned in the offices of the Varmvilk Herald, Farmville. VA. three sophomores that were secAll articles, advertisements, letters to the editor, and pictures must be received by nine p.m. the Sunday prior to the next Thursday's publica- tion editors on the paper. When tion. All letters to the editor must be typed and include name and tele- senior year rolled around, the three phone number. Any person wishing to have his/her name not appear of us (WWW as our last names on the published letter must request so in writing. All letters are subject would have it), were all named coeditors. I had a glorious time that to editing. The Rotunda is an equal opportunity volunteer organization and is year, beginning with a story that ooking lor people who are interested in writing or layout We currcnt- grabbed national attention and v have positions available and ask anyone who is interested to come to ending with the highest award from the Virginia High School >ur meetings, Mondays at 9:15 p.m. It's 12:40 in the morning, first issue of the paper, second week of school, and there are two of us in the office. Four classes in a row tomorrow morning, four hours of work, and meetings. Tonight, I shall not sleep. And I realize, I've got so much space to fill. Perhaps you shouldn't start reading this until you maybe need to take the biggest crap in the world. It's going to be awhile before it ends. Leslie tells me it's not going to be okay. I'm going to slug her. First, I suppose, an introduction of sorts is due. I also sup-
pose that this will be the longest editor introduction in the histo-
The Rotunda
1 x.'agiK.
January 22, 2004
Editor But when I walked out of room 215 of West Springfield High School, I was sure that 1 was done with journalism. Longwood College in Nowhere, Virginia had accepted me to be among their ranks as up-and-coming elementary school teachers. That was a hard decision for me - choosing between journalism and teaching. It slipped my mind that 1 could do both. It only took two weeks for me to realize how absolutely boring Farmville was, so as a scared and lonely freshman, I joined The Rotunda. As it turns out, I was the only freshman on the staff, so the juniors and seniors took me as their baby, and I spread the knowledge I had accumulated over the past several years. (Oh my God, this page just isn't filling up the way it needs to be. Time check says it's 1:17 a.m. If you see me today, perhaps you could punch me in the face and put me out of my misery. Perhaps you could also write a Letter to the Editor, so I don't have to do this again next week.) Perhaps a bit more about me, but not in terms of the paper? This is the first semester I've actually done my work. I gave up on homework in the third grade, but I'm making a valient effort to change the way 1 work. However, because of this paper, I am not finishing my reading for American Lit II. Sorry, Dr. C. By that alone can you tell I'm an English major? I get really snobby about being an English major. 1 actually get really snobby about a lot of things: coffee, museums, what actually constitutes as Northern Virginia, books, music, and life in general. I need to stop doing that. It's 1:27 in the morning, though, so I'm not sure now is the time. Dispite being a feminist and a lesbian, I'm really conservative. I've learned to keep mv mouth shut around most people, as it only leads to trouble when I don';, I'm also very strong in mv faith, though I'm also very strong in the idea that faith is very personal, thus you do not have to run the risk of me pushing my ideals onto you. Ask, and I will share, otherwise you probably won't catch me talking about God. I'm very into folk music, prima-
rily contemporary folk. If I could have a one-night stand with anyone in the world, it would be singer/songwriter Susan Werner. (If anyone wants to cut this out and send it to her, that's fine with me. Just as long as I don't get arrested.) I'm stalking a dead woman. (1 should just leave it at that and let everyone wonder.) I.et's see. I'm the webmaster for both the radio station and UA. For the radio, my regular show with DJ Rog Pog (I'm DJ Good Game) is on Fridays from 1 -3 p.m.. 'The Caffeine Diary" is two hours of wonderful folk and soft rock goodness. On Mondays from 11-12 a.m., Mr. Canada and I have "Pimp Juice" (he thought that name up, just so you know), which is the first ever Longwood Sex Talk Show. (If my mother ever reads this column, 1 do believe that I am out of a home and college tuition.) I say lots of odd catch phrases like "Good Christ on a popsicle stick" and "What the nut." I call people in my classes "Dippity doo heads." I don't ever really make sense. (I haven't really left this chair in the last eight hours. My butt is starting to go numb.) I really love being female. I don't hate men, even though popular theory says I should. My only regret about being female is not being able to pee my name in the snow. I suppose I'll survive. My biggest promise for the semester, besides the whole doing my work thing, is to stop showing my underwear to everyone. Something about it being time to grow up; I'm sure it's all a lie anyway. I think I just broke the desk. So I leave you with this, at 1:47 in the morning. Patty Griffin is playing over the computer speakers; Scott and Leslie are sitting beside me. The night is just beginning. Here's to the semester. Here's to us. Here's lo you.
Amy Whipple I :ttilor-m-( .hia
Opinion
January 22, 2004
■Hi
" *9?^"ii ■m^HHi
,-ft"*t.-«a,.'.»v-j-;
"If you're not mad, you're not paying attention!"
PAGE 3
props and drops + To Mary Carroll-Hackett's Dramatic Writing class + To finally being able to take Young Adult Lit
T7waActl\>i^ LfryourotAtUtforbattUttyyyciali^'M Thfrlfryour your chance/ to- do- wmethina- about iocietal e»U\, Lnttead ofjutt whirUna- about therm So%>&*& up and/ act up. Becaute^ vfyow're- not mad/, youire/ not paying attention*. E-mail Actfoiit ideayto rotunda@longwood'.edcu
+ To two Challender classes in one semester! + To being able to walk between the Student Union and the D-Hall. Now, for the rest of it. + To the only time in the semester when we can get all our
Change of Heart, Change of Plans Willard A. Vaughn Staff Writer
For most of us, a new year brings a new set of empty, unfulfilled goals that we set for ourselves to achieve throughout the year. These New Year's Resolutions, usually based on bad habits that we have created for ourselves, normally bring us right back to the same place a year later, having gained twenty pounds and drinking enough to make an alcoholic smile. But this year for me is different. I have made the conscious decision to make a change for myself in the positive direction. This change is largely based upon a book that I have started reading entided How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale
Carnegie. This book I noticed was required reading for a class in the Psychology department, so while I was purchasing my $110 book that I needed for the class I was taking, 1 spent $13.50 on this book that 1 didn't (and thus successfully ripping it out of the hands of one of the students in that class-sorry). I wanted to read it for entertainment purposes; unbeknownst to me how life changing it would be. In just reading the first chapter, I have decided to change my oudook on life. This change is twofold. First of all, this little editorial marks the end of my journey as Opinion Editor of The Rotunda. This decision is based upon the latter half of my epiphany: I have decided to no longer look at things negatively. Within the pages of this paper I have written several things that have for the most part been negative. One such article written at the beginning of last fall semester, resulted in the removal of me as president of one organization and most likely a demotion in another. Oh, and not to mention a nasty backlash of politicking
and lies that resulted in me loosing a job within the town. But even that in of itself is a good thing. It led me to the office of the Rotunda to seek new experiences in an organization that I knew nothing about. I was welcomed with open arms and immediately placed in a new leadership position that I knew even less about. I thought I could make a change for the better by being the person accountable for the words within the Op/Ed pages. I suppose I had lofty expectations, and everything pretty much remained the same. But that's okay. Sometimes uniformity is a good thing and The Rotunda is a shining example of this principal. Without publications like the Rotunda to make us laugh or to make us think, this campus would most likely not be a very interesting place to be. For this reason alone I think that this newspaper and its entire staff should receive every award that I-ongwood has to offer. So as I close one door, I open another. For I've realized, again referencing this experience, that most negativity is inspired from three things: ignorance, annoyance, and inconvenience. Over the last semester I've attempted to follow up on a few claims made by opinion writers in order to either confirm what they had to
say, who they were, or to maybe actually do a hard hitting journalistic account of the corruption exposed by the students of this school (again, I had lofty expectations). Each time that I attempted to do this, these traits were blatantlv apparent. Most were very surprised and agitated that I would actually follow up with them, and most were unable to answer the queries posed to them. But that's the beauty of having an opinion and being given the first amendment right to be able to print such opinion. This I was reminded of harshly by another editor when I attempted to "proofread" a piece that was incredibly inflammatory, and again when I wanted to amend something that was...well...just plain gross. Most people are not going to do is think to themselves: "Gee...maybe I am an idiot that doesn't deserve to be in a college setting; I think I'll just go home." As the old saying goes, you can't fight fire with fire. This is why I have made the decision to attempt to think more positively. I predict that in the coming year, it will make me happier and more tolerable to the people around me. The challenge is to see if people around me follow suit. For its not easy to be positive; it involves reprogramming you're entire way of thinking. We'll see how it works out.
Rank Roads EctcruiuKat Greap iNMfe
work done Drops: - To Stephanie's large course load - To no longer sleeping twelve hours at a time - To freezing weather and no snow - To bad grades from last semester - To professors with bad attitudes - To Bush's stance on gay marriage
Speak Out Wkat would uou ckange about The Rotunda? I would like to see more book reviews. Soyna Montoya -Junior
More music reviews on undergoround or less kown bands. Nicki Saunders -Sophomore
Personal Ads! Jacob Thomas Striebeck von Reyn XXIV -Senior
The 2nd Annual
Snowman Friday January 23, Featuring... Junction Woodburn Road Here Today McLaws Drive Lighthouse Caf£ suN.M.hstp.n-vab.vA
Bring back the organizational spotlight, to let students know about great student organizations, such as PING. Dan Youngsma -Senior
News
PAGE 4 SPIRIT cont'd p.l Larissa Smith grew up in Northern Virginia and graduated from Chantilly High School in 1989. She received her B.A. in political and social thought from the University of Virginia in 1993. While at L'VA, she was an Bcholl Scholar and served as a program director for the tutoring program at Madison House, UVA's student volunteer center. Dr. Smith became interested in history when she look a course on the history erf the civil rights movement with Professor Julian Bond, now chairman of the board of the NAACP, in 1990. She went on to pursue concentrations in African American studies and southern history, and she wrote her senior undergraduate thesis on Charles H. Houston, the architect of the NAACP's legal campaign to challenge segregated education and the mentor of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2001, she earned her Ph.D. in American history
January 22, 2004
from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Abernathy, '85, Wygal Auditorium, 7:30-9 p.m. She came to Longwood in the fall of 2000, following a one-year position teaching at March 3, An Evening with attorneys Oliver Hill and Jonathan Stubbs, Wygal Auditorium, 78:30 p.m., Co-sponsored by Robert Russa Moton Museum VSU in Petersburg. In March 2003, Dr. Smith received a Resident Fellowship from the Virginia March 18, Woodrow Wilson Fellow Lecture, Ms. Callie Crossley, Woodrow Wilson Fellow, Foundation for Humanities and Public Wygal Auditorium, 7-8:30 p.m. Policy (VFH) in Charlottesville. In the spring semester 2004, she will be in resi- April 8, Simkins lecture. Dr. Waldo E. Martin Jr., Wygal Auditorium, 7:30-9 p.m. dence at the VFH, working on her book manuscript, titled "Where the South Begins: May 8, Commencement Address: Julian Bond, Wheeler .Mall, 9:30 a.m. Black Politics and the Struggle for Civil Rights in Virginia, 1930-1956." Pick up an application in Wynne 104 or Upcoming events: in your Residence Hall. January 22, Video & Discussion: The Lost Generation, Hull Auditorium, 3:30-5 p.m.
For more information, contact Paula Nusbaum (pknusbau@longwood.edu) or Dr. Larissa Smith (lsmith@longwood.edu) or Dr. David Coles (dcoles@longwood.edu)
January 29, Video & Discussion: The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow, Hull Auditorium, 3:30-5 p.m February 5, Video & Discussion: Massive Resistance, Hull Auditorium, 3:30-5 p.m. February 23, Simkins Lecture, Dr. Jeff
Spring Break 2004- Travel with STS, Amer3923135ica's #1 Student Tour Operator to Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas and Florida. Now hiring on-campus reps. Call for group discounts. Information/Reservations 1-800-648- 4849 or www.ststravel.com.
Mulligan's Sports Grille
Deadline for applications: Tuesday, February 3 at noon Omicron Delta Kappa - The National Leadership Honor Society
Sponsored by Residence Hall Association (RHA), the Of The Month awards are an excellent way for you to recognize leaders and programs on your campus. Jonathan Perok is September's RA Of The Month. This is his first year as an RA, and he is responsible for 60 co-ed first year students. In the brief onemonth period that Jonathan has been an RA, he has dealt with a variety of challenging situations. However, Jonathan has handled the stress and repercussions that come with confrontation in a stellar fashion. Congratulations to Jonathan Perok, RA of Cox/Wheeler halls.
Open 11*30 a.m. 7 days a week (315-8787) RESIDENTIAL & COMMUTE R L O N (i W O O D~
Uvâ‚Ź entertainment Frl. and Sat, nights 1-23 - Slingshot 1-24 - False Dimitri 1-30 - Southern Justice 1-31 - Frontiers (a "Journey" tribute band) - Free delivery on and around campus until 12 a.m. - Karaoke Night every Sunday 8- close $2 drinks all night - Ladies Night every Thursday night (no cover fee)
ftl
UNIVERSITY
The creator of the Chocolate *Fantasy, the ^jy "Lime ^art, and the Reese's 'Cake invites you to Charleys Waterfront 'Cafe, celebrating its tenth year in Tarmville. 8top by today to try ..Where Trie Neighborhood Comes Together
Anne's latest desserts, changing
Casual Dining - Private Parties daily! Start a new tradition by Catering
purchasing a graduation cake to celebrate your big day. fftll cakes
HOOTENANNY - COMING SOON...
ANNE SIMBOLI Pastry Chef
and desserts are made to order with a lot of love. f)o something
Mi com fWMr on SAWWAY mm with this coupon
(434)392-1566
201 B Mill Street Farmville. Virginia 23901
T
special for your Valentine; make your dinner reservations today!
January 22, 2004
Style
PAGE 5
Penn State Launches File-Snaring Experiment V-Wirt â–
Since its birth in a college dorm room nearly six years ago, Napster has been a word-of-mouth sensation, on the cover of Time magazine, the defendant in a lawsuit filed by Metallica and bought by a German media conglomerate, only to become a complete and utter business failure. But after Napster filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2002 and was presumably left to die, the infamous name and unmistakable logo have been revived. The deal signed in November between Napster, owned by parent company Roxio, and Pennsylvania State University saw fruition last weekend as the digital music progenitor returned to the community that first embraced it: the college campus. And as students take time to test out the software, they can rest assured that every CEO of every major technology and music - related business is watching and waiting for their opinions. "We're the first in the nation, or world even, [to have this partnership)," said Sam Haldeman, assistant to the associate vice provost for information technology services, aka the man who was commissioned to test and choose the online music service for Penn State. But there's more behind Haldeman's statement than sheer bravado. It's a statement that points out Penn State's unique position, and it isn't just the techies who are paying attention. Congress has praised the university in its efforts to combat illegal file sharing, and "NBC Nighdy News" scheduled a segment discussing the deal. "We are concerned about what we perceive to be a wide-spread illegal phenomenon, while educating students about the legal and moral implications and ramifications of copyright infringement," Haldeman said. But perhaps more specifically, as Matt Jackson, assistant professor of telecommunications, pointed out, the real thing these businesses want to find out is: "Once they graduate, will students continue to use a legal service, or will they go back to what is free?" Jackson likened the situation to Penn State's current contract with Pepsi, which has been the university's soda of choice for the past eight years. "Pepsi pays extra to be the only soda with the hope that when students graduate, they continue to buy it," he said. "That is taking advantage of a controlled atmosphere. This is a bad thing to the extent
that students who would use another service continue to use Napster because it is all that is offered." But it seems, at least for now, students are still able to find an alternate means. And while this sounds like a great deal for everyone involved, Haldeman's explanation brings up another point that has consistendy been raised against the Napster agreement. "It is not a valid answer [that Penn State got a good deal]," Jackson said. "It could be a very good deal, but money is still going from Penn State to Napster. Instead, it could be going to new technology funds or a refund to students. The university is being very disingenuous [when saying students don't have to pay]." Haldeman, however, represents the university's philosophy toward the project, which has been one of taking advantage of a situation. "We recognized that students were in dire desire of music, and we had the leverage and power to do something about it," Haldeman said. Here is where the skeptics point out that Spanier is co-chair of the Committee on Higher Education and the Entertainment Industry along with RIAA president Cary Sherman, not to mention Penn State trustee Barry Robinson, who also splits his administrative time as senior counsel for corporate affairs with the RIAA. "Some of the criticisms [against the deal] stem from ignorance of laws and a bias towards viewing the RIAA and artists as tyrannical millionaires," Haldeman said. Brian Morrison, a junior in film and video, who has posted fliers around campus that read, "Do You Know About Bad Napster?," would have to agree that Haldeman has his cynics pegged. "File sharing, whether or not people realize it, is a revolt against the system," Morrison said. "Essentially, the recording industry has been exploiting people for a long time, and file sharing is an answer to it." Morrison said the university should have never gotten involved in the first place because the students, not the record indus-. try, should be its first concern. He said he believes Penn State is taking money from university operations, such as the Microsoft software that is no longer available for free to students, and putting it in the recording industry's hands without providing an actual product. In 2001 the record industry reported a 10 percent decrease in sales and a slew of figures pointed to online piracy as the culprit. The RIAA said that one peer-to-peer system was responsible for 1.8 billion unauthorized downloads per month and
that the number of burned CD's worldwide was most likely equal to the number of CD's sold at retail. "Basic economics says they need to lower prices [to solve their decreased sales], but the recording industry would rather manipulate the system and tell us what to listen to [with programs like Napster]," Morrison said. And that seems to be the bottom line when it comes to criticisms of the Napster deal. "My major concern is if Napster is catering to the Big Five [record labels, which are Universal Music Group, BMG Entertainment, Sony Music Entertainment, EMI Group and Warner Brothers Music] or offers unprofitable deals to other artists," Jackson said. "That would be horrendous, and the university should have no part. They should have a stipulation that Napster offers the same deal to secondary artists and opens its service on a non-discriminatory basis." As of Saturday, about 6,000 of the 18,000 students who live on campus have registered to use the Napster software. And despite a project that has never been attempted before by anyone, let alone the technology department at Penn State, the overall atmosphere in the student union
was one of optimism. "We expected some difficulties since we're the first to do this," said Bill Mahon, university spokesman. "But so far everything is very optimistic." According to Haldeman, only 20 complaints have been received, all of which he described as simple technical errors, such as registration difficulty and wrongly configured Internet settings. But neither Mahon nor Haldeman received complaints from Mac users, whose systems are not compatible with the Napster software. "The issue is which songs are available, where the service can be used and who can use it," he said. Napster currendy adds 10,000 to 30,000 songs every week and offers more than 500,000 total tracks, but the company is not to be blamed for the absence of a specific artist, Haldeman said. It is up to the artist to give permission. Greg Gabbard, the owner of City Lights, agreed that the Napster deal was a positive step toward curbing illegal file sharing. He also said he thinks that the service is geared toward the selling of single tracks, which is something his store doesn't deal in. "If it's just singles, then there's no competition," Gabbard said. "Artists are getting paid, and that's the bottom line."
Gotcha/y Sedan and/ Vay Spa 101 N. HoUrvStreet FarmHiUe/, Virginia/23901 434-395-0105 Specialising' irv hair, manage/, facials, manUurey, pedicure*; arid/fulL-body waju Tanning'Special Buy 3 vnontky, receive/ one/ month/ free/ free/ Lotion/ for the/ firzt ten people/ with coupon
Manicure/ and/ Pedicure/Special regular - $45 idle/- $35 wiXJvcouporv
featurina-HoUr by Mary: cut, color, jtyle$ and/ more/ 434-547-9795 ,—......
.
............................—......
$5 off color, cut; and/style/ i
with/ coupon,
,
Calendar
Page6
v
23
vÂŁ 25
<
Once Upon a Time in Mexico LP Movie of the Week 8:00 p.m., ABC rooms
Elvira Kurt
*ÂŁ
Get that homework done...
8:00 p.m., Lankford Ballroom
Listen to "Pimp
Juice" 11-12 a.m. WMLU 91.3 fm
Listen for "The Goldenf ish Show"
WMLU Meeting 9:00 p.m. Hiner 2nd floor Auditorium
10-12 a.m. WMLU91.3fm
v
January 23 - 29, 2004
*&
27 ^^28
Volunteer Orientation Sessions
4:00 p.m.. Career Center Chamber Music Series: Guitar,
7:30 p.m., Wygal
Listen to "AlternaHead" tunes
Interviewing Workshop 4:00 p.m.. Career Center
How to Prepare for a Job Fair 4:00 p.m.. Career Center Comedy Hypnotist
bale K 8:00 p.m., Jarmen
Unity Alliance
8:00 p.m., Grainger G18
Come edit pages for The Rotunda in your copious free time!
Pick up a copy of The Rofundd
Tune in to "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil"
10-12 a.m.
12-2 a.m. WMLU 91.3 fm
Remember to secure a designated driver before you go out
tonight
WMLU91.3 fm Catch the Spirit!
Are you looking for an apartment for the spring semester? For just $250/month you can sublet a single room with private bath. Comes with bed, desk, chair, and dresser. Free ethemet hookup through Longwood. All utilities except phone and cable included in rent. Call 392-2252 for more information.
Congratulations to the 229 students who made the Resident's List and the 546 students who made the Dean's List! For a complete listing of recipients see: http://www.longwood.edu/registrar Honor Requirements: President's List full-time students with a semester GPA of 4.0 and a minimum of 12 hours completed. Dean's List: full-time students with a semester GPA of 3.5 to 3.99 with a minimum of 12 hours completed and no grade received under a C-.
Style
January 22, 2004
H0R6SC6PES by Sam Wise-Ridges
fottgue ID Cheefc
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan 19) The snowmen might leave you alone for a couple of days now that you've harnessed the power of your hairdryer.
PAGE 7
by Ellie Woodruff
"Well, I'm afraid that if your weekly f irealarm checks aren't sufficient, we'll have to let the building burn to the ground. After all, rewiring them wouldn't be very cost effective..."
Aquarius flan. 20-Feb. 18) Speak up in class this week! You never know when a teacher might be impressed. Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) , Remember to call your grandparents every once and a while and thank them. You wouldn't be here if it weren't for them. Aries (Mar. 21-April 19) Spiders will avoid you this week. Taurus (April 20-May 20) If you pass a black cat, give to the poor.
You know it's going to be a long day when you wake up in the morning and mistake your girlfriend's bottle of Nair for hair gel.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) -Âť Tricksters are looking for you this week, but not because they want to congratulate you on your newest ideas. Keep a low profile. Cancer Gune 21-July 22) Eat your vegetables! And ketchup doesn't count. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Remember that the "weapons of mass destruction" are now actually "weapons of mass destruction development programs." Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) Spring is coming, so break out your dancing shoes. Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 22) I see a house in your future...a glass house. Be careful, they tend to heat up quick. Scorpio (Oct. 23.-Nov. 21) If you go on a mystical journey this week, make sure you wear your hiking boots. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec 21) Wrap it before you tap it!
Style
January 22, 2004
PAGES
Movie £//is Fine Holidau ay IFun Anthony Sinecoff Staff Writer For the longest time after Sponge Bob Square Pants was making waves with kids, and then eventually college kids, critics and analysts were trying to figure out the success of the yellow porous creature. After being compared ad naseum to Jerry Lewis, they finally decided that everyone loves Mr. Bob because he is completely oblivious in a non-oblivious world. For this same reason £^"is also appealing, and no one really plays the part of oblivious as well as Will Ferrell, of SNL fame. Buddy (Ferrell) is a man who thinks he was raised in the North Pole by Santa's elves. He doesn't realize he's human; he just thinks he's a bit tall, and rather slow at making toys. Santa (Ed Asner) and his adoptive Papa (Bob Newhart) finally break the truth to him and encourage him to find his biological father (James Caan) in New
York. The city is alien to this Christmas-loving elf-man, and as he bumbles along he manages to get under the skin of his Scroogelike dad, sweet step-mom, little brother and a cute girl who works as an Elf in a retail store's Christmas department. The story is truly silly, but it maintains that important quality that lets us suspend our cynical disbelief. There are several hilarious parts in the film, most all having to do with Buddy's inept style in the Big Apple, including the part where Buddy is warned about not eating gum off the street: "It's not candy," Papa Elf warned him, yet Buddy indulges himself anyway. Ferrell, while looking a bit aged for an Elf, fits the part like a glove, and seems to be one of the few actors out there that can play this mamcally oblivious part convincingly. The casting of Asner and Newhart is a throwback to yester-
year when neither of their political affiliations mattered. Now even in the movie, Asner has to have a foot on the soapbox, reviling the "New York Central Park Rangers" when they try to attack his sley. The scene is either a spoof on Ring Wraiths from Lord of the Rings or a negative testament to New York's finest - on horses. Despite that, Asner and Newhart are perfect for their roles, and they allow Ferrell to cement his silliness as he plays off of their sincerity. Favreau directs the film like a holiday classic - bright and wacky, with witty touches and references that will make the film enjoyable over multiple viewings. The ending is a bit thick on the cheese factor, and a little light on the humor that saturated the rest of the movie, but it doesn't do irreparable harm. In fact, you may want more of this type of humor, which can lead to back-to-back episodes of Sponge bob.
Typical Teen Angst in Chasing Liberty Bobbi Thibo Asst. Editor Mandy r^oore's most recent cinematic endeavor, Chasing Liberty, is a normal teenage movie. Angst about separation from parents, gaining independence, along with young love, are the three focuses of this movie. As the president's daughter, Anna Foster (Mandy Moore) is under the constant surveillance of her father's secret service. Although a common and predictable storyline, Mandy Moore's natural charismatic on-
screen personality compensates for the lack of originality. Taking a stand against her father's always-watchful surveillance, Anna runs around to tour Europe with her new boyfriend, Ben (Mathew Goode). This onthe-road adventure of a typical "chick flick" storyline is cute, airy, and a good attempt at what this film is meant to be; a lighthearted and fun movie centered around overbearing parents, teenage oppression, and their acts of rebellion.
Hate what you've been reading? Wish Jnere were better pictures? Can't get over the grammatical mistakes?
THEN JOIN The Rotunda, AND FIX IT! Meetings - Mondays at 9:15 Right across from the Post Office in the bottom of the Student Union
AH YOU TIRED You'll make it through college because you've got dedication and brains. Thanks to the Army National Guard, you'll also have a way to pay for it with the Montgomery Gl Bill.Tuition Assistance and extra state benefits. Most Guard members serve one weekend a month and two weeks a year, so you'll still have time for your friends and family. Join the team that will help you get your college degree. In VIRGINIA the Army National Guard. YOU CAN!
l-800-GO-GUARD • www.l-800-GO-GUARD.com
or HEARING ANTI-GAY REMARKS?
t>0 YOU THINK PRESIDENT BUSH IS WRONG ABOUT PROTECTING MARRIAGE? 00 YOU WANT TO HELP EIGHTINJUSTICE?
Unity Alliance needs your help! GrrtHJwOia
Thor«tay»
8p.m.
Features
January 22, 2004
PAGE 9
Lon^wcxxl Tkeatre Welcomes Guest Artist Daniel Stein Becky Creasey / jtnavood Tbeatrt
Continuing its tradition of hosting world-renowned theatre artists, Longwood Theatre welcomes actor, director, and teacher Daniel Stein for a week-long residency January 19 through 24. Mr. Stein will present workshops for Longwood University theatre students and faculty, and will present a public performance of his piece W1NDOWSPEAK on Saturday, January 24, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. in Jarman Auditorium on the Longwood University campus. Daniel Stein has just completed serving his five year rotation as School Director, and now carries the tide of Projects Director of The DeU'Arte International School of Physical Theatre where he also teaches "Preparing the Instrument," "Generating New Material" and "Improvisation."
After studying in the Professional Actors Training Program at Cacnegie-Mellon University, where he had the privilege of working with Jewel Walker, he then went to Paris to study with Etienne Decroux, and subsequently made his home in Paris for 20 years. Mr. Stein started his professional career as an actor witli the French National Theatre. Since then his performances have toured in more than 25 countries. He had his own school in Paris
for 15 years and has taught master classes throughout the world at institutions such as Juilliard School of Drama, New York and The Institute of Dramatic Arts, Tokyo. Mr. Stein has received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the United States/Japan Commission, the Pew Charitable Trust, and has been named a John Simon Guggenheim Fellow. Daniel Stein will be performing his acclaimed WINDOWSPFAK on Saturday, January 24, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. in Jarman Auditorium on the 1/ingwood University campus. Admission is free and the general public is welcome. For further information call the Jarman Box Office at (434) 395-2474. Box Office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
BLOOD NEEDEDI Longwood University Blood Drive Sponsored by: ALPHA GAMMA DEI
Wanted Hunt Seat Instructor for beginner level horseback riding students. Part-time two to three afternoons/week. Teaching experience a must. Contact JoAnn Jones, evenings @ 983-3247.
Date:
Tuesday, Januar
Time:
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location:
Lankford Ballroom
Sports
PAGE 10
January 22, 2004
Women's Basketball Continues Successful Season witk Eleventh Win Sports Information
Longwood University split a pair of games last week, defeating Francis Marion (S.C.) 66-59, Jan. 12 in Lancer Hall, before falling to in-state foe Virginia Union 8367, Jan. 15 in Richmond. The Lancers are now 11-7 on the season and will remain idle for two weeks until they travel to the nation's capital, Jan. 31, to take on the University of the District of Columbia - tip-off is set for 4 p.m. Against Francis Marion (S.G) (7-4), Longwood erased a 13point deficit to start the game en route to a 66-59 victory over the visiting Patriots. In the first half, the visiting squad jumped out to an early 130 lead as Longwood was scoreless until sophomore Ashley Mason/Virginia Beach (Princess Anne) hit a field at the 12:22 mark to put the Lancers on the board.
The host school fought back with 25-9 run to lead 30-26 at halfrime. Longwood continued its control of the game during the second stanza, stretching the advantage by as many as 17 points (52-35,9:32). The Patriots, however, put together a late second half rally courtesy of Jennifer Howard, who hit three consecutive shots rom three-point territory to put her team within reach, the latter trey tying the game at 57-57 with 3:45 remaining. Senior Erica Marcum/Charleston, W.Va. (George Washington) then provided Longwood with a muchneeded steal and lay-up with 35seconds left that sealed the win for the Lancers. Ashley Mason paced the Lancers with her second career double-double - first of the season - of 21 points and 13
Men's Basketball Falls Further Sports Information
Longwood University lost two road games played last week, falling 6153 at the University of the District of Columbia Jan. 17 after an 82-63 loss at Southern Virginia University Jan. 14. The Lancers are now 3-14 this season and will not return to action until Jan. 29, a 12-day break in the schedule, remaining on the road at Saint Paul's College in l.awrenceville beginning at 7:30 p.m.. Longwood has played 11 of 17 games this season away from Farmville. I-ongwood continues to play without senior AU-American Charles Stephens/Danville (GWDanville) who had averaged 22.7 points and 12.4 rebounds through the first 11 games this season. Stephens' mother, Rachel Dean Calloway, had been terminally ill and passed away Jan. 3 at her home in Danville following a battic with cancer. Unfortunately, Stephens has not returned to the program and his status for the remainder of the season is uncertain at this time. At the District of Columbia (106), I-ongwood lost a hard-fought decision after rallying from a 10point halftone deficit to within 5351 with 2:19 left before the Firebirds made two late three-point field goals to secure their record
28th-straight home win. UDC led 4-0 to begin the game before the Lancers battled back to lead 11-9 on a jumper from freshman Maurice Sumter/Alexandria (T.C. Williams) at 13:44. Classmate Husein Pistoljevic/Richland, Wash. (Hanford) had put Longwood into gear early with consecutive threepointers to open the team's scoring. The visitors led 14-11 after a threepointer from Sumter, and another basket by Pistoljevic tied the game at 20-20 (6:01). The Firebirds, however, used a 14-4 run to close the half and take a 34-24 lead at the intermission. UDC scored first in the second half before the Lancers closed to within 40-36 at 14:12 as freshman Michael Jefferson/Chesterfield (Meadowbrook) scored 10 of the Lancers first 12 points in the period, including a two-handed slamdunk off a fastbreak. The hosts managed to extend the lead to 5243 with 6:04 remaining before another rally by Longwood narrowed the score to 53-51 (2:19) the final four points of the run from Sumter on a rare four-point play. Sumter had connected on a three-pointer, and was fouled, and made the free throw before the two late treys (1:43, :49.7) made the difference.
rebounds. Mason went 9-13 from the floor and 2-4 from the foul line, while hitting one trey and getting one steal, one block, and two assists. In addition to Mason's team-best night, freshman Ashleigh Hollman/Centreville (Westfield) added her own double-digits of 11 points, including three treys, while Marcum finished with seven points and a team-high four assists. Senior Ebony Smith/Palmyra (Fluvanna Co.) also contributed seven points and pulled down eight boards. Longwood shot 37.3 percent (26-67) from the floor, including 30.0 percent (6-20) from threepoint territory and shot 47.6 percent (10-21) at the foul line. Francis Marion shot 42.3 percent (22-52) from the field, 33.3 (515) from beyond the arc, and 76.9 percent from the line. At Virginia Union (12-2), the
two teams stayed evenly matched throughout the first half, tying the game seven times and changing the advantage four times. Longwood took its first lead (20-19) of the game at the sixminute mark off on a field goal from junior Marita Meldere/Rujiena, Latvia (Lynchburg Christian) but quickly gave up its margin after the host school hit a pair of free throws. Both schools then traded baskets for the remainder of the half until the Panthers took control of the game with 2:14 left to enter the intermission with a 37-32 advantage. After the break, Virginia Union opened the half where it left off and never relinquished its lead. The Panthers stretched their margin by as many as 18 points in the second stanza to close out the contest with a decisive home win.
Smith paced Longwood with her team-high 15 points, including one three-pointer, while grabbing six rebounds. Three other Lancers registered double-digits, including Meldere, who posted 10 points and eight boards, while sophomore Amber Mason/Virginia Beach (Princess Anne) and Hollman also contributed 10 points apiece. Junior transfer Catherine Dunn/Aberdeen, N.J. (St. John Vianney) led the Lancers on the glass, pulling down a team-best 10 rebounds. Longwood shot 40.3 percent from the floor on 25-for-62 shooting, 21.1 percent on 4-for19 from three-point territory, and 65.0 percent on 13-for-20 from the line. Virginia Union shot 42.9 percent (30-70) from the floor, 27.3 percent (3-11) from beyond the arc, and 80.0 percent (20-25) at the line.
LONGWOOD ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES HONOR STUDENT-ATHLETES Longwood University Director of Athletics Rick Mazzuto has announced that 44 Lancer student-athletes have been named to either the President's List (4.00) or Dean's List (3.50-3.99) for the just-completed fall semester at the institution. The President's List included 17 student-athletes (rom 11 different sports who achieved perfect academic progress during the semester. The Dean's List included 27 student-athletes from 12 different sports who achieved near-perfect academic progress during the semester Overall 44% (87) of the 199 student-athletes attained a GPA of at least 3.00, including the 22% (44) on these two prestigious lists. "These student-athletes represent the best we have to offer," stated Mazzuto. "The)- have set a standard for all of us who are involved in intercollegiate athletics. 1 congratulate their efforts and achievements." Lancers on President's List (4.00)
Garrctt Green/Fredericksburg, Senior, Men's Tennis
Stuart Bertsch/Norfolk, Junior, Men's Soccer
John Hines/Smithfield, Sophomore, Baseball
Emily Bikowski/Fairfax, Junior, Women's Lacrosse
Dmitri Isakuvski/Norfolk, Sophomore, Men's Soccer
Megan Camden/Bedford. Junior. Softball
John I.ampkins/Chesapeake, Sophomore, Men's Cross
Christopher Gibbs/Chesterfield, Freshman, Men's Cross
Country Jon Larson/I.eesburg, Sophomore, Men's Basketball
Country Anne Hundley/Norfolk, Freshman, Field Hockey
Amber Mason/Virginia Beach, Sophomore, Women's
Michael Joyce/Peterborough, Ontario, Sophomore, Men's Golf
Basketball
April Lockley/California, Md., Sophomore, Women's Soccer
Ashley Mason/Virginia Beach, Sophomore, Women's
Tucker McCarthy/Richmond, Junior, Women's Golf
Basketball
Catherine Mervin/Newport News, Junior, Women's Tennis
Toni Matkovich/Wheeling, W.Va.,
Mary Millage/Ennismorc, Ontario, Senior, Women's Golf Holly Miller/Newport News, Junior, Women's Cross Country
Basketball
Senior, Women's
Kathleen Murphy/Virginia Beach, Freshman, Field Hockey
Matt Paciocco/Rkhmond, Senior, Men's Golf
Diego Quiros/Quesada, Costa Rica, Sophomore, Men's
Whitney Slack/Lecsburg, Freshman, Women's Soccer
Tennis
Shawn Spilman/Cincinnari, Ohio, Senior, Men's Soccer .
Joel Roue/Colonial Heights, Freshman, Men's Basketball
Jessica Walton/WilHamsburg, Junior, Women's Cross Country
Kerry Ryan/Springfield, Sophomore, Women's Lacrosse
Evan Weinstein/Toronto, Ontario, Senior, Baseball
Stacey Schmidt/Berlin, N.J., Senior, Women's Lacrosse
Zach Zigrang/Virginia Beach, Freshman, Baseball
Chris Shuford/Fredericksburg, Freshman, Men's Golf Shawn Slotke/Baltimorc, Md., Junior, Women's Lacrosse Ebony Smith/Kents Store, Senior, Women's Basketball
Lancers on Dean's List (3.50-3.99)
Jennifer Steele/Manassas Park, Junior, Softball
Kathleen Barry/Annandale, Freshman, Women's Lacrosse
Heather Storrie/Spring Grove, Pa., Freshman, Women's
Justin Brock/Palo Alto, Calif., Freshman, Men's Soccer
Soccer
Isa Cohen/Mineral, Junior, Women's Lacrosse
Kristy Taylor/Lorton, Senior, Women's Lacrosse
Tiffany Denby/Charlottesville, Junior, Women's Cross Country
Jessica
Cat Dunn/Aberdeen, N.J., Senior, Women's Basketball
Basketball
Leah Graham/Salisbury, Md., Junior, Women's Lacrosse
Heather Williams/BrookneaL Senior, Softball
Wilkerson/Roanoke,
Sophomore,
Women's
HEARD
Bedroom /4 Bath
D Theat< And Much, More!
Swnc/?ase at Lotujwooc! hpartments
434.392.7440 www. sun chase loiigwood.com
SCORE
B|G
at Stanley Park's
BIG GAME BASH!
GREEK NIGHT February 3 * 7 P.M.
Men's Basketball - Long wood vs. Apprentice School We're right around the corner! at
TO WN HOMES • 4 Bedroom Townhomes • 2 & 4 Bedroom Apartments " * * *
Fully Furnished phis washer & dryer Patio/porch, Farmvillc Area Bus pickup Ethernet connection in each bedroom Cable T. V. connection in each bedroom and den
• New Pavilion with Picnic Tables, Grills, Horseshoes • Volleyball & Basketball Courts, Lighted
Exceptional living Within Walking Distance to Longwood 12 Month, 10 Month & 6 Month Leases For info, contact Lorrie Watson, Property Mgr. 434-390-7075 • 434-392-^197 • cannon@moonstar.cam
use Exercise Facility - Weights, Treadmills, Bikes, 4 Way Stations, Elliptical Machines! Game Room -Pool Table, Foosball, Air Hockey! Study Cubicles! £ * Great Room • 24 Hour Vending & ATM • Business Center with Fax, Copier %/