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Volume 83, Number 3
RESERVING A PLACE IN HISTORY
September 11, 2003
Responders Join Prince Edward Willard A. Vaughn Opinon Editor
The Rotunda beams were open to faculty and students for signing last weekend, and President Cormier takes her turn at signing a beam Monday before the hoisting ceremony commenced. For more pictures of the Rotunda lifting, see page 4.
Following a year-long study of emergency services on campus, Longwood has implemented a new way of responding to medical emergencies. Until the spring of last year, campus police would do nonemergency transports to the hospital, as well as pick up the students after their treatment, free of charge. "Campus Police [was] looking out for the well being of students," says Dr. Tim Pierson, Vice President of Student Affairs, "...but it was not in their nature [to provide this service]." For liability reasons, and because officers did not necessiarly possesses the training to transport the sick and injured, this was stopped. Following this, Longwood First Responders would respond on campus to all medical emergencies, no matter how minor, and then determine whether or not the person needed to be transported to the hospital or could just make an appointment at student health. If the student needed to be
transported, an ambulance would be called. The problem was that oftentimes the rescue squad only had one crew on duty to cover the entire county. If they were on a call, the patient would either have to wait, or Farmville would attempt to send, the mutual aid organization, Davis Ambulance. If no crew was available, the student would just have to wait or find someone to take them in a personal vehicle. Starting this semester, there will no longer be a wait for the much needed emergency services on campus. The Longwood First Responders, who have provided medical coverage to this campus for a number of years have now teamed up with Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad to provide coverage to Longwood and the surrounding area. The squad has also gone so far as to allow this new affiliate program the use of one of their ambulances, which is planned to be housed on campus once the parking garage is completed.
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Anti-Abortion Group to Visit Longwood on Day One of Tour Farmville Second Stop on "Virginia College Campus" Tour Amanda Segni Staff Writer An anti-abortion group plans to protest at Longwood and other public schools and universities throughout Virginia as part of their "Virginia Campus Outreach" starting Monday, September 15th. It is all part of their "Eace The Truth" tour, and consists of protesters from all over the country with a goal to educate.
students and the general public on abortion and the use of birth control, both of which they believe to be immoral, antiChristian practices. It is important that this information is given before the arrival of this group to make sure all students, faculty, and staff are aware of what this group stands for, and what will be going on when they visit our campus.
This is just to prepare ever)one for what they might see, hear, or experience during the
^me that the protestors are here at Longwood. These protesters are very
enter the dormitories and will not be allowed to enter classrooms, for it will be considered determined to "disturbing the peace." get their point These "Face The Truth" proacross, and will testers are planning to arrive in use their First Farmville on Monday, September Amendment 15th around 12:45 p.m. and will rights as much as be on Longwood's Campus until about 2:30 p.m. they can. If you do nof These protesters will arrive in wish to witness trucks displaying very graphic the protesting, posters and photographs that please know that show alleged fetuses after the the protesters abortion process. will not be allowed access to See ANTI p.4
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Editorial
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September 11, 2003
Words From the Editor A wise old man told me to never try and eat an elephant in one bite. He was right, I shouldn't tryto eat a giant mammoth when I'm never THAT hungry. I'm one of those people that likes to get involved in things, and I mean IN-volved. I don't join an organization,
I join five, and then move on to hold an office in all of them. The start of every fall is always hectic, and I'm lucky if I can hold onto my sanity and make it through the first month. All of that craziness, and exams are hiding just around the corner. Nevertheless, I can manage to hold everything together with the help of my assistants and the wonderful Java Hut. At one point, about a year ago, I had piled way too much onto my plate. For weeks I tried being an assistant editor for The
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Rotunda, a sorority sister, an aerobics instructor, and an athlete, all while being enrolled in seventeen credits. I finally took a step back, and realized what my priorities were. It took every ounce of pride to step down from one of my "duties," but in the end I was happy. I realized that I wasn't superwoman, and I couldn't take on the world. Every now and again, I'll lose sight of my better judgment, and add an extra helping to my (already) overflowing plate, but then I stop, and remember that my eyes are too
holics, and I-like-being-busyaholics out there. Don't overdo it, take on one task at a time, and if all else fails take a day off. No one will ever)' penalize you for taking just one day for yourself. Remember, the elephant cannot fit on anyone's plate, not even yours, so don't try to lure him on there.
Liz Richards
Editor-in-Chief
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In the past -week my fiance has informed me that I will be kicked out of the house two days before the wedding ceremony. Editor-in-Chief Liz Richards Naturally, I was a little Asst. Editor Amy Whipple upset. Asst. Editor Nick Elmes As if the days leading PR Manager Shannon Harrison up to the event weren't Copy Editor -. Michele Thompson stressful enough, I now Asst. Copy Editor Leslie Smith have to find some place News Editor Leslie Smith to rest my weary head Style Editor Huston Daniels and prepare for the cirFeatures Editor Jenn Dize cus. Opinion Editor Willard A. Vaughn Why, I asked.' Sports Editor Matt Daniel Tradition. Asst. Sports Editor Sam Clegg This idea of traditions Photo Editor Nick Elmes is so wrapped up in the Cartoonist Ellie Woodruff wedding ceremony that Webmaster Amy Whipple I started to wonder how Faculty Advisor Naomi Johnson some of them began. First of all, why am I being put on the street Staff Writer: Paula Nusbaum, Amanda Segni next week? After some surfing The Rotunda, the student newspaper at Longwood University, is puband checking, I discovlished weekly during the academic year (except holidays and exam periered that this is ods) and is printed in the offices of the Farmville Herald, Farmville, VA. entwined in the idea All articles, advertisements, letters to the editor, and pictures must be received by nine p.m. the Sunday prior to the next Thursday's publica- that it is bad luck to see tion. All letters to the editor must be typed and include name and tele- the bride before the phone number. Any person wishing to have his/her name not appear wedding. This tradition apparon the published letter must request so in writing All letters are subject ently began in the to editing The Rotunda is an equal opportunity volunteer organization and is Middle Ages when marlooking for people who are interested in writing or layout. We current- riages were more of a proposition ly have positions available and ask anyone who is interested to come to business than a profession of our meetings, Mondays at 7:30 p.m. love. See, back then getting Box 2901 Phone: 434-395-2120 Longwood University Fax: 804-395-2237 Farmville, VA 23909 rotunda@longwood.edu http://lancer.long\vood.edu/org/rotunda/
big for my stomach. It's hard not to get involved at Longwood, I think the campus (almost) forces us to get involved with other students than just those those in their classes. I've heard so many times that if "you aren't greek at Longwood, then you don't have a social life." There is also the idea that if you aren't a "citizen leader" on campus, i.e. being involved in more than one organization, then you're good deeds will be overlooked. A word of advice to all those workaholics, involvementa-
married got you land, and a lot of the girls were apparently, well, hideous to look at. Consequently many real estate deals fell through when the groom saw and disapproved of the fine print (his future wife). This also led to the traditional veil and the processional process of giving the bride away. Apparently, some land deals were so important, and the brides so ugly, that they wore veils so thick they could not see where they were going, thus the father had to lead the bride down the aisle and actually give her away. This is not to say that all wedding traditions are based on ugly women, quite the contrary. In fact, in Germany, during the second century A.D., many women were so beautiful that the groom had to actually steal or kidnap them from their parents. In such an event, the groom would gather up his best knights (hence the idea of best men)
and storm the bride's abode. During the ceremony, the bride was forced to stand to the left of the groom so that his sword hand would be free to fight off The bride's family, should they discover where the ceremony was taking place. The newlyweds would then go into hiding until the bride was pregnant so that her family had to accept the marriage. Some people say this is where the idea of a honeymoon comes from. A cheerier reason can be found in Ireland during the middle ages. There, the newlyweds were given a months supply of mead (an alcoholic beverage similar to wine, but made from honey) in order to celebrate the new union. Now that is a tradition that I can live with.
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Persecution Too Strong of a Word Shawn Garrett Guest Writer
Before I submit my argument against the Op-Ed piece in the September 6th issue of The Rotunda, "The Persecution of the Greek Community," I'll say this on their behalf: it isn't the Greeks. There is indeed a level of hostility (usually playful, sometimes serious) towards the Greek Community here at Longwood. Most people have an image of frats and sororities as being these sprawling organizations lined up one after the other in a row of universityowned houses along a particular street, not a couple of guys in a room on the first floor of some high-rise. Whether this is the fault of the school, the members, or simply limited space and a relatively small student body, I don't know. So, yes, perhaps there is an undue prejudice against the Greeks, just like the police or Republicans...well, let's not lose our heads. But, this was not the point of the article, and it isn't mine. Mr. Kiser raises some interesting points about certain inequities imposed on the Greek community that I think could use some attention from the other side. It takes a minute for the article to come to concrete examples of this persecution, and the first clear one is the mentioning of fees. Without talking to anyone' in the administration about the reasoning behind these chapter room usage fees, two things occurred to me: First, I wonder if some of these rooms, if not all, are
located in places that could be used, or renovated, for other purposes, such as classes, offices or other university business? If so, it makes sense to me that, in a school growing faster than her facilities, every square foot becomes solid-gold real estate. A reasonable fee, increased annually as financial aid requests rise and state assistance falls, doesn't seem to me like malice masking as prudence. Second, are these rooms like most others on campus where student organizations meet? That is, are they multipurpose, or are they for the sole use of the chapter? Perhaps if the Greek organizations used rooms like other organizations, a fee might not be in order. However, I don't mean to say the Greeks are at fault; I do understand the need for a dedicated space, and it would be great if all organizations on campus had this opportunity. I am only posing this rhetorically. The next and subsequent points deal with parties and the seemingly unreasonable police presence. The cops aren't out looking for a fight. Cops need two reasons to respond to suspected criminal activity: being summoned, or happening upon it. Someone is calling them or, by experience, they are arrivingon their own. Is the latter right? Just? Well, it's not my call. Were I a parent and my child were at a party where suspected criminal activity was taking place, would I want the cops to show up? Of course.
Also, they can't fine or charge you for something you aren't doing, and I doubt they would. Mr. Keiser uses the phrase "of legally aged guests" and later clarifies that as "18 to 22 year olds." Anyone of any age can attend a party, and you are right, 18 is a legal age, but what does that matter? The cops aren't going to arrest you for smoking or voting at these parties. I don't care what people do on their own time, and I too like to relax at a party, but the cops do care (not to mention the university), especially if alcohol is involved. These guys aren't crooked or mean, they're professionals with a long history of dealing with college students. They know what they're doing. I'm not against parties, but neither are the cops. And finally from the article, the "pitifully waning Greek Awards night." I just wonder how is it waning? Fewer attendees, or fewer deserving of awards, and how is this the fault of the university? But all of this is debatable and I don't claim to be any kind of expert. I do however think it's not a bad idea to bring up a recent attempted take over by the embattled Greeks of the Gyre office. Not only is the name on the door, but also the Gyre is very much an alive and functioning organization. If you guys need some place to meet, you might want to check out Lancaster. I'm sure financial aid doesn't really need all that room after the year has started, or maybe Dr. Cormier's office. I'm sure she'd love to hear about the "radically new University' visibly rising from the ground around us."
Props: + To President Cormier because we love you! + To passing Spanish exams. + To Sexual Responsibility Week. + To no more references to Monkey Sex + To trying to mail yourself home so you don't have to pay for a ticket. Drops: - To the overcrowded Language Labs. - Picnic Lunches
Students Brace Themselves for Street Preacher . Trudy Berry Guest Writer Students expect Dennis Green, a self-described "street preacher," to conduct one of his "sidewalk" ministries on the public streets of Longwood on Monday, September 15, between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Mr. Green has targeted Longwood for his annual "Face the Truth. Tour," where students expect him to demonstrate against freedom of choice agendas. We expect Mr. Green to preach, evangelize, and distribute biased and misleading literature, and display large, graphic photos of aborted fetuses in his attempt to promote his pro-life agenda; we also expect him to protest against homosexuality. Mr. Green is well versed on legal matters and he, and his followers who we expect to rally with him on campus, take their aggressiveness to the full limit of the law: we fully expect them to engage in antagonistic, in-your-face tactics to intimidate and anger students and cause them to retaliate against them through verbal or physical assault. Student leaders have joined together to organize a non-verbal, non-violent counter demonstration to allow students to exercise their freedom to peaceably assemble, their right to free speech, and to exhibit their confirmation of their right to freedom of choice by distributing informative literature and displaying their own signs, posters, and banners depicting their opposing views of Mr. Green's agendas. Additionally, your SGA is organizing a panel of student and guest speakers to engage in a peaceful, informative debate regarding abortion rights issues: all students are welcome and highly encouraged to attend this Open Forum to listen to the speakers, to ask questions, and ultimately gain more knowledge about this controversial issue. The Open Forum is scheduled for September 16 in the Student Union (Lankford) Ballroom (time TBD). If you wish to protect your right to choose, and to join us in our counter demonstration, contact Trudy Berry (tbberry@longwood.edu), or Mike Smith (masmith@longwood.edu). Or meet us in the Ballroom where we will make signs, posters, and banners on Thursday, September 11, at 9:00 p.m.; bring your poster board and supplies (we will have limited supplies available). If you wish to exercise your freedom of choice, before pro-life advocates rescind it, to stand with and support Mr. Green and his agendas, you are also welcome and free to do so.
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September 11,2003
Monday morning, at 11, President Cormier spoke at the hoisting of the new dome Rotunda structure. Students, faculity, and townspeople had been invited to the ceremony. The finished exterior dome will be made round with the addition of wood trusses.
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Division I, Here We Come Steve Reeves Guest Writer
night in and night out. Leleand Beale, a member of the Men's basketbaH team Ready or not, here we come. The Longwood University stated that this move would Athletic teams are gearing up be a "Big step up for the for what is to be an exciting University, and it would bring great things in the future." year of intercollegiate sports. As well as there being an The new classification of Longwood to Division I sta- increase in the number of tus is the outcome of an April Division I opponents, there 1999 meeting which brought will also be an increase in the up the option of re-classify- number of scholarship grants ing Longwood from Division given from 43 per year, (present amount) to 103 per year, II, to Division I. The "exploratory period," once the school is officially which was set into place last classified as a Division I comyear was the first step in a petitor. (Source- Athletic process that will take an addi- Director Rick Mazzuto) This increase of almost tional four years to complete. This year the teams of LU are 150%' will allow for the looking at schedules that con- recruiting of athletes to be sist of 75% Division I com- done more frequently, which petition. will in turn, raise the quality This increase in the num- and overall skill level of the ber of Division I opponents teams here at Longwodd. As will prove to be a good indi- stated by President Cormier cation of the level of compe- in a previous article entitled: tition that will soon be seen "Longwood's Sports Te^ms
Go Division I," written by Lauren Cooper: "Division I status will enhance both our institutional image and our recruitment efforts." In a recent conversation with Director of Athletics, Rick Mazzuto, it was mentioned that along with the newly acquired Division I status, there would also be an enhancement of on-campus sports facilities, a change that would benefit the student body, as well as the athletes. As Longwood approaches a new phase in its development as an institution for learning, as well as a place where sports thrive, one thing is certain. Division I status will no doubt serve as a catalyst for the overall quality of the school. The dream of playing at a Division I level is soon to be the reality of many studentathletes.
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New Director of Honor and Judicial Board New Recreation Director Kelly Fischer Oust Wnttr A new Honor and Judicial Board director is on the I-ongwood University campus and he goes by the name of Richard Chassey. For those that don't know, the honor and judicial system is a huge part of I-ongwood University. Chassey is in charge of all three main branches which are the Honor Board, Judicial Board, and the Senate. Richard Chassey is not new to the Virginia area. Richard was born in New York and grew up in Massachusetts and Vermont before his family moved to Virginia in the early 80s. With an impressive academic record, it's no surprise that Chassey was chosen for the job here at I-ongwood. Richard attended college in Michigan, where he was a PreSERVICES cont'd p.l In addition, the county and the Town of Farmville are now utilizing paid crews dur-i ing the weekday hours to ensure adequate coverage for the county. This has apparendy been effective; "The amount of mutual aid calls have decreased," said Joe Sposa, NREMT-P, Director of Operations for Davis Ambulance. However, the drawback to this new system is that now students could potentially be charged a great deal of money for an ambulance ride to the
Veterinarian Science major, but soon moved over to our neighboring school, Hampden-Sydney, where he switched his major to Psychology. Chassey then went on to acquire his Masters in Counseling at the University of Virginia. He also obtained his PHD in Counselor Education and Developmental Psychology. Richard is excited to be here at Longwood and has plans to observe the system and make changes where needed. He adds, "I admire the fact that the system is student-run." Chassey has mostly new board members for the Judicial and Honor Board but for the Senate, he says they are still working on nominations that 'should be sorted out within the next week. When asked how students should get involved with the Honor and Judicial system,
Chassey comments on upcoming events, "Honor and Integrity week is the last week in October and there are several things going on during that week that inform students about the system. Also, students should attend the mock hearing to get a better understanding of how a hearing actually goes. Another way to get involved is to apply for the Senate which is a good balance of the Honor and Judicial system." Richard Chassey is a good pick for the job. He strives for an honest and fair system and concluder with advice to the students of Longwood when coming to a personal trial, "The best thing to do is be completely honest, completely truthful. If they are responsible for a violation, to think about what they did and why. If there are questions and concerns, to give me a call."
hospital. Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad will bill the student's insurance first, and if there is a co-pay, it wUTjhen be the responsibility of the student. This can be avoided by purchasing a squad care membership for 525 a year. This membership will cover any additional expense accrued by a trip to the hospital not covered by insurance. It does not cover mutual aid calls, and there are no plans in the future for the University to cover this expense on behalf of the students. Additionally, the University
does not get any part of the funds generated by the sale of the squad care memberships. If you, or someone you know, is sick or injured on campus, 9-1-1 is still the best, plan of action to, ensure that any life threatening problems are adequately assessed. Students are still able to transport people to the hospital via personal vehicles, and if the rescue squad shows up a student does not necessarily have to be transported by them. However, in the case of severe injury or sickness, going by ambulance is still the best
other Longwood students, faculty, and staff do the same. In the opinion of an anonymous student, "This is not just about abortion, this is about having the right to choose." As far as classes and all other activities on campus are concerned, everything is to be business as usual. It is not encouraged that students miss their classes to witness or participate in the event. It is also important that if approached 1>\ a pro-
tester, that all students, faculty and staff of I-ongwood handle the situation in a calm and mature fashion, despite what the protesters say or do. This is a matter of much importance to many women and with valid reason. As Mahatma Gandhi once said, "VC'e must be the change we wish to see in the world." Speak up, now is your chance ro let yourself he heard.
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Stacey Huttz Gmsf Writer Over the summer, Longwood University posted an available job position for Campus Recreation Director and successfully hired Jeromy Runion. For some students, the unfamiliar face has been seen working in the Her Building and Lancer Gym involved in various jobs and activities. Runion isn't from Virginia. Instead, he grew up all over the Southeast, and attended college in Knoxville, TN., where he studied and received a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management. He then continued with graduate work in Mississippi and earned a Master's in College Student Personnel. While involved in undergraduate and graduate work, Runion helped construct a new recreation building, a huge project he is proud to have been a part of. As a result, he says, "I'm looking forward to working
with the students and providing the best programs for everyone." As Campus Recreation Director, Runion is involved in providing open gym activities such as basketball and hockey in Lancer; running the pool area and weight room, as well as filling job positions; intramural sports; and aerobic programs. Keeping busy and working on improving the campus, Runion wanted to work at a smaller campus so he could interact and work with students in areas they enjoy, such as sports. He's open to new ideas and carries a confident, positive attitude that will become more familiar to students, faculty, and the campus of Longwood University as the school year continues. Runion is enthusiastic and ready to move forward by saying, "My goal for Longwood is to have the best campus rec. in the state. I believe it can happen and it will happen."
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the Supreme Court outlawed separation by race in the landmarf^case "Broum v. "Board of "Education. "Using a combination of dramatized scenes, archival footage, and personal recollections, the program examines the response of the MexicanAmerican community, along -with the anti-Mexican climate prompted by the "Depression era.' Jesus "Rfingelfor the, tytv JorkJTmes, 1986 Sponsors: Thi Multicultural Advisory Committee, The International Student Mvisory Committee and International Studies Hall Questions to LonnU Calhoun 434 395-2395
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My Two Cents: Psychotic Blunders Willard Vaughn Opinion Editor
Letters from London Paula Nusbaum Staff Writer Hello. My name is Paula Kay Nusbaum and I am a senior English major here at Longwood University. This semester I will be studying at the University of Westminster right in the middle of London, England. *I am very excited about this new adventure and can't wait to leave this upcoming weekend. As a former section editor for The Rotunda I thought this would be a great opportunity to share my thoughts and experiences of London life with you in this weekly column. I have never visited countries outside the US, so I am somewhat of a novice when it comes to European travel. I'm hoping that through this experience I will not only learn more about another culture, but also more about myself.
The only thing I'm expecting is the unexpected. To prepare for something you have no experience for takes the fun and adventure out of it.' So I hope you enjoy reliving my experiences this semester and will be left with a better understanding of life outside the US. If you are considering a semester abroad, or just want to learn more about the experience, you can contact the International Affairs office, located in Lancaster 124 or call therti at x2172. You can also learn more about other cultures by getting involved in the new organization, the International Student Advisory Club, which you can e-mail at LU_ISAC @yahoo .com . If you have any questions or comments about my column while I am abroad you can contact me at pknusbau@longwood.edu.
Ambassador Spotlight Emily Miller Guest Writer What is the history of Longwood's name? Longwood University has had many names. In 1839, when it was founded, the school was called Farmville Female Seminary Association. In 1860, the school became the Farmville Female School. The school became the first state institution of higher learning for women in Virginia when it became the Normal School. As the curricula expanded, the named changed. In 1914, it became the State Normal School for Women, then the State Teachers College at Farmville in 1924, and
Longwood College in 1949. In 2002, Longwood College became Longwood University. Where did "Longwood" come from? In 1928, the college bought a piece of the Longwood Estate to expand onto. The Longwood Estate was established in 1765 by Peter Johnston, Sr. Johnston, a Scottish immigrant purchased a large spread of land in Prince Edward County, where he build the original Longwood House. The name longwood seems to be bastardization of the Scottish word "Loughwood," which was the name of the Johnston castle in Scotland.
feels like this on the inside, does not necessarily mean that they will go around appearing There is a certain point in to feel sorry for themselves on your life when you realize that the outside. This is also socialbirthdays don't mean as much Dear Willard: anymore. No matter what I do or where I ized, because most people At 16, your life changes go, I seem to always attract psychot- don't consider it normal to completely because you finally ic women. These women are always walk around crying and telling have the freedom to drive by nice and sweet at first, but the more everyone they see "My daddy yourself. At 18, you legally I get to know them, the more their called me stupid when I was So, humans develop become an adult, which deep emotional problems come out. 8". mechanisms, or means you can vote, smoke, Or, I meet someone, and a week defense and buy porn legally. later they're deeply in love with me "fronts," so that their vulneraAt 21, you can drink alco- and want to spend the rest of their bility doesn't always show. Then, in walks you. My holic beverages. After 21, the lives with me. downhill spiral begins, and So exactly what causes these guess is that you've probably you start to realize that with women to be that way and what can been told once or twice that you're a nice guy. You geneach passing year you just I do to meet someone normal? uinely care about other people become older, fatter, and and you let them know this. balder. Sincerely, The problem is that when I realized this on Monday, Can't take it no more you tell someone that may not when I turned 22 years old. I've driven my first car, Well, there are many rea- have been conditioned to smoked my first cigarette, and sons why people (not just know what it means to be drank my first drink in a strip women) act in the manner in cared for correctly, that you club. I've been in fights, which you described. I am of care about them for who they known a few women, and the belief that this "psychosis" are, they will either open up looked death in the eye. Now, is more socialized than it is completely (thus the psychotic my young life is over. I think psychological. If someone is effect), or they will shut down now it's time I became an told all their life that they're and never speak to you again. The only advice that I can adult. Which sucks, because fat and stupid, they're going to now all I have to look forward grow up believing that they give you my friend is to stop to is old age, and having more are fat and stupid and because being so damn nice. If this isn't an option for you, then hair on my butt than on my of this they feel inferior. head. Now, just because someone you need to learn to maintain control of the relationships you develop. Don't let someone take you to a place in their lives that you don't feel comfortable going to. It may be a bit insensitive, but you have to take care of yourself before you can ever care about someone else. If you continue to act receptive to someone's issues, then that is what is going to define the relationship. When she runs out of problems to complain about, then she's going to move on to someone else and leave you wondering what happened. It's okay to be there for someone, but make sure that you have more in common with who you choose to have a relationship with than just your mutual emotional scars. If you have any questions about sex, love, relationships, women, men, or anything else, feel free to send them to rotunda@longwood.edu with "Willard" as your subject. Always remember to be kind Sponsored by-. to" each other's hearts; the next Office of Commuter Life, The Commuter Student Association. one that breaks might be Inter-fraternity Council. Student Government Association, and the Lankfbrd Student I nlon yours. Anyway, this week's question is something that I think we can all relate to:
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ets available for the hearing impaired.) Tickets range from $7 to $14 and go on sale Tuesday, September 9. Call (434)846-3804 or visit the Box Office at 1815 Thomson Drive, Lynchburg, Tuesday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Saturday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., or one hour prior to curtain.
'*Mfr Alumni On Fox Television Kristin Cobb and Eric Hurt, both Longwood grads, heat up this season on Temptation Island Liz Richards liditor-ln-Cbief
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Longwood alumni Kristin Cobb and Eric Hurt are one of the couples on the show, Cobb, 22, reigns from Mechanicsville, and Hurt, 26, is from Charlottsville. The couple were in the process of moving to California when rhev were asked to audition for the show while making a pit stop in Las Vegas. Cobb, a Graphics Design major, is now a stand-in -on Fox's new show "the O.C."
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Men s Soccer Wins One Loses TWO
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Matt Bengston gave the Phoenix a 1-0 lead at the 60:11 mark, booting the ball into the back right corner of the net from 25 yards out. Longwood had several chances to convert late in the second half but Elon's defense proved to be too much. The Phoenix outshot the Lancers 11 -9, including five shots on goal to I.ongwood's three. The Lancers' sophomore goalkeeper Bryan Sanford (Springfield/West Springfield) allowed one goal, but managed to collect four saves. At VMI, junior Stuart Bertsch's (Norfolk/Maury) header with three minutes left lifted Longwood to a 2-1 victory and marked the Lancers' first win over a Division I opponent this season. The Lancers got on the board 13 minutes into the first half as Dishner drilled a 30-yard shot into the back of the net. VMI evened things up at the 42:23 mark when freshman forward Alec Winsper scored his first collegiate goal. At Pembroke, the Lancers were handed their second shutout of the season this afternoon as Longwood was taken down by the Braves 5-0 at the Irwin Belk Soccer Complex. The Braves jumped on the
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Longwood University had an unusalJy busy week of competition, facing NCAA Division 1 opponents Elon and Virginia Military Institute along with Division II North CarolinaPembroke. The Lancers fell to Elon 1-0 September 3, defeated VMI 2-1 September 5, and lost at NCPembroke 5-0 September 7. I.ongwood drops to 2-3 on the season, and is back on the road this weekend, September 12-14, at the Stihl Classic hosted by Division I Old Dominion University. The Lancers' first home game of the season against Elon proved to be a challenge as both teams fought through rough field conditions left by early afternoon storms. ' Both teams came out in full force in the first half. Longwood missed three scoring opportunities during the first 45 minutes of action, as shots by freshmen James Agorsor (Gambrills, Md./South River) and Henrik Agerskov (Denmark/Rungsted Gymnasium) along with sophomore Matt Dishner (Mechanicsburg, Pa./Jefferson Forest {Va.}) came up short. The teams were scoreless at the break. In the second half, Elon's
board 13 minutes into the contest and did not let up, as three goals were scored against the Lancers in the first half and two in the second. Longwood freshman goalkeeper Justin Brock (Palo Alto, Calif./Palo Alto) grabbed seven saves in 90 minutes for the Lancers. Senior forward Mark Connelly (Warrenton/Fauquier) led Longwood with four shots, followed by freshman Adonis Stowers (Hampton/Phoebus) with two. Through five games, the I-ancers are led by Bertsch with three goals, including two gamewinning goals. Dishner and Stowers are both credited with one goal this season. Bertsch also leads Longwood with 13 shots, followed by Dishner with eight. Sharing time in the net this season are Sanford and Brock. Sanford has tallied nine saves in 180 minutes and has a .818 saves percentage. Brock is credited with 15 saves and a .577 saves percentage in 270 minutes of action. At the Stihl Classic, Longwood will face Division I the College of William & Mary on the 12th at 4:30 p.m. before playing host ODU on the 14 at 2 p.m.
Women s Tennis Goes to MWC Invitational Sports Information
Longwood University women's tennis participated in the 2003 MWC Invitational hosted by Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg September 6-7. The event was a singles and doubles format with no team scores. The Lancers will next play September 13, hosting Shepherd (WVa.) at 1 p.m. on the Lancer Courts.At MWC, freshman Romana Bucur/Brasov, Romania, senior Cecilia Robin son/Lynchburg (Brookville), sophomore Ashley Moore/Midlothian (Midlothian), and senior
Laura Whitehurst/ Chesapeake (Western Branch) led I^ongwood with their respective 1-2 records in singles competition. Bucur
played in flight one, Robinson played in flight two, while Moore and Whitehurst each played in flight four.
Others competing in singles included senior Loren Robertson/Fairfax (Robinson) (0-3, Fl), sophomore Jessica Farr/Williamsburg (Lafayette) (0-3, F2), along with freshman Nancy Hott/Fairfax (WT. Woodson) (0-2, F3). In doubles, Moore and Whitehurst led the Lancers with their 1-2 record in flight two, followed by Bucur and Robertson (0-2, Fl) along with Farr and Hott (0-2, Fl). Following the Shepherd match (a doubleheader with the Lancer men), Longwood will participate in the East Coast Collegiate Championships October 1921 in Newport News.
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Women s Cross Countnj Takes Fourth Place at Elon/Hign Point Invitational Sports Information
Ix>ngwood University totaled 91 points to finish fourth among 12 teams at the 2003 Elon/High Point Invitational September 6 in Greensboro, North Carolina. First-year head coach Rich Firth is guiding the Lancers this season. Carson-Newman College took the overall tide among the nonDivision I schools with 58 points at Hagan Stone Park. Longwood will return to action September 13 with its participation in the Averett Invitational in Danville. At the Elon/High Point meet.
junior Lyriette Robinson/Mineral (Louisa Co.) led Longwood with her time of 20:47 to place 14th among 118 runners overall in the 5K (3.1 miles) event. Following Robinson across the finish line were classmates Jessica Walton/Williamsburg Gamestown) (20:55, 16th) and Tiffany Denby/Charlottesville (Monticello) (21:39, 29th), senior Kristel Moser/Roanoke (Northside) (21:46, 32nd), along with junior Holly Miller/Newport News (Woodside) (23:21, 60th). Following the Averett competition, Longwood will participate in the James Madison Invitational in Harrisonburg.
Women s Golf in Eignieentk Place School) led the Lancers with rounds of 78 and 77 for a total of The Longwood University 155 and tying for 29th place. women's golf team carded an Stephanie Hicks (Bumpass, Va./ overall team score of 645, tying Louisa County) finished tied for the Lancers for 18th place, at the 32nd with a two-round total of Unlimited Potential/Bay Tree 156, followed by Amanda Classic. The three-day tourna- Diamond (Leesburg, Va./ ment was shorted to two days of Potomac Falls) tied for 55th with competition, with Saturday's a total of 159, Mary Millage round being cancelled due to rain. (Ennismore, Ontario, Canada/St. Coastal Carolina took first place Peter's Secondary) with a 175 and in the competition with a team Tucker McCarthy with a total of score of 602, followed by James 185. The Lancers will be back on Madison in second with a team the. course September 27 and 28 at total of 615. In individual scor- the Elon/Sea Trail Intercollegiate ing, Tiffany Woodyer (Braunton, Championships in Sunset Beach, North Devon, England/ Millfield N.C Sports Information
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Longwood University Adds To Athletic Coaching Stall Sports Information
I,ongwood University Director of Athletics Rick Mazzuto has announced the appointment of three new assistant coaches at the institution. Jon Atkinson is the assistant coach for men's soccer; Ahmad Dorsett is a second assistant for men's basketball; and Kiera Manlove is a second assistant for women's basketball. The new appointments coincide with Longwood's current four-year reclassificarion transition toward NCAA Division I certification in 2007 as part of an overall strategic plan to raise the visibility and profile of the University. "These three new hires are part of the building process to enter Division I competition next year," explained Mazzuto. "These individuals are a key to a more aggressive recruiting program and intensive skill instruction." Atkinson previously was an assistant coach at West Virginia Wesleyan College since 1999. He was the tWVIAC ScholarAthlete of the Year as a senior team member at Wesleyan, scoring a school-record 28 goals. As an assistant coach, Atkinson helped guide WVWC to two conference titles and a runners-up finish in three years. He also was the head coach of boys and girls soccer at Lewis County (WVa.) High School during 2001-02.
Atkinson managed Pitz Soccer in England from 1997-99, and has coached youth soccer in both England and the United States since 1996. A native of Newcastle, England, Atkinson earned his B.S. in sports management from Wearside College, his B.A. in business administration from Sunderland University, and his MBA from West Virginia Wesleyan College. Atkinson is married to women's basketball assistant coach Nikki Atkinson, a former Ail-American and Academic All-American student-athlete at Longwood. Dorsett previously was an assistant boys varsity coach at Forest Park High School in Manassas since 2001 after one year in a similar position at Stonewall Jackson High School, also in Manassas. He was a health and physical education teacher at Forest Park as well, and was the camp director for the school's basketball camp. Dorsett has also been involved with summer basketball camps at the University of Virginia and his alma mater, George Mason University. Dorsetf^vas a four-year team member at George Mason, earning Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) All-Rookie Team honors in 1997. A team captain as a senior, he helped the Patriots to the 1999 CAA Tournament Championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance. Dorsett received his
B.S. in exercise science and health promotion from GMU in 2000, and is currendy pursuing his master's degree in counseling and development. A native of Woodbridge, Dorsett and his wife, Deborah, have a two-year-old daughter, Leiannah and are expecting their second daughter this winter. Manlove is a 2003 graduate of West Chester University in Pennsylvania where she was a four-year team member and the 2000 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) East Rookie of the Year. She was also a threetime PSAC East first-team selection and three-time team MVP honoree. Manlove was a two-year team captain and earned PSAC scholarathlete honors for four years while at West Chester as a Dean's List student. She earned her B.S. in kinesiology with minors in nutrition, health, and coaching; and served on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee as well. A native of Wilmington, Del., Manlove has previous coaching experience with the West Chester Sparks AAU team, the Padua Academy (Del.) summer league, and with Wilmington city parks and recreation. She has also served as a sport specific training coach for Lightning Fast Training Systems in Downingtown, Pa. and as a youth counselor in her hometown of Wilmington.
Men s Cross Country Finishes Seventh of Twelve Sports Information
Longwood University totaled 210 points to finish seventh among 12 teams at the 2003 Elon/High Point Invitational September 6 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Lynchburg College took the overall title among the nonDivision I schools with 19 points at Hagan Stone Park. It is the highest team finish for the Lancers in the three-year history of the program. Longwood will return to action
September 13 with its participation in the Averett Invitational in Danville. At the Elon/High Point meet, freshman Keith Smith/ Powhatan (Powhatan) led Longwood with his new schoolrecord time of 29:07 to place 26th among 124 runners overall in the 8K (5.0 miles) event Following Smith across the finish line were Lancer classmates Chris Gibbs/Richmond (L.C. Bird) (30:40, 59th) and Wes Spece/Martinsville (Carlisle) (31:54, 71st), sophomore Joel
Burkett/Chesterfield (Manchester) (31:56, 72nd), junior Greg Harrison/Fairfax (Robinson) (32:09, 78th), along with sophomore John Lampkins/Chesapeake (Western Branch) (34:45,101st). ' Gibbs' time also surpassed the previous school-record of 31:24 established by Kevin Rock in 2001. Following the Averett competition, Longwood will participate in the James Madison Invitational in Harrisonburg. First-year head coach Rich Firth is guiding the Lancers this season.
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Women s Soccer Team Now 1-1 Sports Information
longwood University dropped a 2-0 decision on the road September 2 at NCAA Division I Campbell University in North Carolina. The Lancers are now 1-1 this season, and will play again September 10 at Division II Francis Marion University in South Carolina. At Campbell, the Fighting Camels led 2-0 at the intermission and made it stand for the victory - getting first-half goals from Lauren Dittrich (18:47) and Sara Davis (38:55). Susan Persson assisted on the first goal while Hanna Wadefalk assisted on the second goal. Campbell keeper Erin Switalski made one save to preserve the shutout as the Camels took a 142 advantage in shots. The two teams each had three
corner-kick opportunities. Longwood freshman keeper Heather Storrie/Spring Grove, Pa. (Spring Grove) made nine saves. Through two matches, Longwood is led in scoring by a trio of freshmen with two points (1.00) each. They include Kelsie Bradberry/Richmond (Monacan) (1 goal), Anna Gravely/Virginia Beach (Frank W. Cox) (1 goal), and Tiffany Crane/Virginia Beach (Kellam) (2 assists). Storrie has played all 180 minutes in front of the net, allowing three goals (1.50) with 12 saves for a .800 save percentage. Following the FMU match, Longwood will remain on the road to play at Division I Liberty University of the Big South Conference September 13 at 4 p.m. in Lynchburg.
Women s Tennis Played Invitational Sports Information
Longwood University participated in the 2003 MWC Invitational hosted by Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg September 67. The event was a singles and doubles format with no team scores. The Lancers will next play September 13, hosting Shepherd (W.Va.) at 1 p.m. on the Lancer Courts. At MWC, freshman Romana Bucur/Brasov, Romania, senior Cecilia Robinson/ Lynchburg (Brookville), sophomore Ashley Moore/ Midlothian (Midlothian), and senior Laura Whitehurst/ Chesapeake (Western Branch) led Longwood with their respective 1-2 records in singles competition.
Bucur played in flight one, Robinson played in flight two, while Moore and Whitehurst each played in flight four. Others competing in singles included senior Loren Robertson/Fairfax (Robinson) (0-3, Fl), sophomore Jessica Farr/ Williamsburg (Lafayette) (0-3, F2), along with freshman Nancy Hott/Fairfax (W.T. Woodson) (0-2, F3). In doubles, Moore and Whitehurst led the Lancers with their 1-2 record in flight two, followed by Bucur and Robertson (0-2, Fl) along with Farr and Hott (0-2, Fl). Following the Shepherd match (a doubleheader with the Lancer men), Longwood will participate in the East Coast Collegiate Championships October 1921 in Newport News.
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