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Should Longwood Compare Their Plans to Other Schools? Lori Ashmorc
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Benefit Concert Held at Zildgen s A benefit concert was held at Zildgen's to collect money for tsunami victims. see Arto & Entertainment pg. 7
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Lancer Basketball Comes to a Close in 2004-2005 An end-of-the-season look at the Longwood basketball season. see sports pg. 10
Index 2- Op/Ed 3- Op/Ed 4- News 5- Calender 6-A&E 7-A&E 8- Features 9- Features 10- Sports 11-Sports
March 10, 2005
When Old Dominion University student Mike Miner thinks about his brand new, fully furnished twobedroom apartment that just happens to be conveniendy located above his favorite coffeehouse, the quote "all that glitters is not gold" comes to mind. Plans for Longwood's new housing and retail complex are strikingly similar to Old Dominion University's University Village, an apartment and retail area that consists of four threestory brick and stucco buildings that house over 500 upperclassmen and graduate students and is home to two retail stores. "We're using the same arrangement and planning as ODU," said Ken Copeland of the Longwood Real Estate Foundation. ODU's Village, which was completed in 2003, gives students the choice to live in one, two and four bedroom units. All of the apartments are fully furnished with all utilities included. The ODU police department,
fitness center, a coffeehouse, bar and deli are located on the first floor. "1 have a spacious apartment and an awesome bathroom all to myself. The billing is convenient for me, and since everything is included, I don't have to pay 13 different bills each month," said Miner. However, Miner says that even though paying $600 a month to live in his two-bedroom apartment is cheaper than other places he could live in Norfolk, he and others are beginning to have concerns about the increasing costs of living in the Village. Like Longwood's proposed complex, ODU's University Village was built by private companies with private funds, which Miner thinks could become troublesome. "Right now, University Village
is thinking of raising the prices to live here. If they do that, I won't be able to afford living here. When you're doing business with private companies, they can raise the prices to any amount they want, and I know that if the price continues to
aincrease. many other students won't be able to live here either," said Miner. Aside from pricing issues, many ODU students like the idea of having retailers underneath their apartment complex, and even students that don't live in University Village can benefit from the retailers there. "There's not a lot of places you can walk to in Norfolk, and I know a lot of people who will go to the stores at University Village because they're close, and they're also open later than a lot of other places around here,"said Miner.
One of the stores at University Village is Boar's Nest Bar and Bistro, a deli that also doubles as a wine and martini bar. There is also a Port City Java, a Wilmington, N.C.-based coffee shop. A clothing store is projected to open sometime this year. "We don't have a Starbucks, but 1 think that we have something better. I love Port City - It's good coffee, and it's cheaper than Starbucks. I think that having retailers underneath us was a great idea," said Miner. The idea of retailers coming to Farmvillc may be more a dream than a reality, though. At ODU, Miner says that there has been a "delay of retail" in the designated shopping space on the bottom floor. Students at ODU have been waiting for a hot dog stand and a tropical smoothie shop to open at University Village for months. "The company that worked with us at ODU made it seem like there would be tons'of retailers wanting to come to Norfolk," Miner said. See COMPARISON p. 4
Pride in Longwood s Low Vandalism Rate at Risk Naomi Pearson Staff Writer When Doug Howell was a student at Longwood in the 1980s, there was a problem with vandalism, litter, some graffiti, broken windows and equipment, and body fluids in the common areasespecially in Cox Hall. At that time it was an all-male residence. When he returned to the university as an employee - the Associate Director of Residential and Commuter Life - he was impressed with the cleanliness of the campus and attributed it to the administration's dedication to a clean campus and to the improved quality of the students. "It takes everyone's support and cooperation to make the campus as nice as possible whether inside or outside of campus buildings," he said. However, recent incidents of vandalism may dampen such
enthusiasm. An announcement on the door of a public restroom in one of the residence halls reads that, "Due to unfortunate misuse by residents," it will be closed until further notice. The brand-new sign in front of Curry Hall was seriously damaged, requiring police involvement. Exit signs have been broken, and graffiti, which had almost disappeared in the last few years, has made a comeback. "The appearance of the campus is very important in creating a good first impression," Howell said. . Compared to other institutions of higher learning, longwood University has a pristine campus; the severity and frequency of vandalism is low, so it is not that big an issue - yet, according to Mike Montgomery, the assistant director of facilities. Montgomery added that if parents see something like the broken
sign, they don't know that it may have happened just that morning, or that it is going to be repaired that afternoon - they may wonder what else isn't being taken care of. Every instance casts a less-thanfavorable light on the school. Residence Education Coordinator for Frazer Hall, Melissa Lucas, described one of last year's occurrences of vandalism when obscene graffiti was scrawled in one of the elevators. "Every time the doors closed, there it was. It was embarrassing to the residents and to their parents and visitors," Lucas said. Montgomery defined vandalism very narrowly, in terms of avoidable damage. "If it takes the effort of another person to rectify it-that's vandalism," he said. He included cigarette butts scattered on the ground despite a nearby receptacle in his definition, as well as putting soap in the
fountain, which in fact, can and does damage its equipment. "Vandalism impacts the greater institution; every act initiated by [anyone] impacts the entire Longwood community," said Howell. "It's unfair to the staff; it's unfair to the community." Usually the person who caused the damage takes responsibility and is required to pay for the cost of the repair, but if even after investigation no responsibility can be assigned, a community damage charge will be billed to all of the residents of the floor or to the community-at-large. "Students seem to be more concerned when their pocketbooks are involved - when they're going to be billed for something," said Chris Cotner, the REC for the Cunninghams. See VANDALISM p. 4
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Words From The Editor: Attendance Policy as Bothersome as It Appears? As a high school senior, one of the "perks" that students look forward to in college is the freedom of choice of whether or not to go to class. As a high school senior, every class period takes roll, there are attendance officials and you need a note from your guardian to leave early for anything. "All that is going to change," we were told. " College professors don't care whether you come to class or not; it's up to you to make that decision." All the while, my high school brain was thinking, "sounds great." When 1 got to college, 1 was in for a huge surprise. Class wasn't optional! Ever)' class I had my first semester freshman year took attendance, and Longwood actually has an attendance policy.
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It isn't as simple as coming to class when you feel like it, taking the tests and getting good grades. Most professors won't even pass you if you don't come to class! Sure, your parents aren't there to physically force you to get your ass out of bed, but the professors care a lot more than anticipated. As a freshman, this was a major disappointment, but now, three years later, I'm looking at the situation in a whole new
light ' As aggravating as it may have been to have my "college without classes" dream shattered, I am now able to understand the reasoning behind this often irritating policy. The truth is, the professors really do care. Behind their strict policies on attenchmce ""and participation, professors have justified reasoning.
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It's our education. As much as I would like to say that coming to class and being an active student isn't necessary to be successful, I can't do it. I would be lying. Copying somebody else's notes, reading cliff notes off the internet, tracking assignments through blackboard and downloading power point presentations are not suitable substitutions for attending class. The personal contact with professors, which is one of the perks of attending a small university such
as Longwood, is lost if students do not attend classes. Registering for a lecture class, not showing up and depending on other resources to get the information is a waste of time and money. If this is your preferred method of learning, take an online course. Believe me> I don't like getting up in the morning either. And I'd be lying if I didn't admit to the fact that ever)' morning when my alarm goes off, I think about ripping it out
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I have a pet peeve: people who don't clean up after themselves. As a dining customer, I hate it when people get up and leave a mess on their table. As a food and beverage server, I especially hate it when people make a mess and don't clean up after themselves. I won't fault solely Longwood's young adult student population, because we do serve adult faculty and staff, but students are the majority we serve, and I do tend to notice them more. The Lancer Cafe is a buffet style dining facility; you get your own tray and plasticware, a server hands you your choice of menu item, you serve yourself a beverage, and you throw away your own trash and return your tray. But not many students; oh, no, they leave trash not only on the table, but also on the floor under and around the table. What are these students thinking? Or are they not? A messy table keeps the next customer away from it. After they leave a few more unsighdy tables in their wake, an entire section of the Cafe looks as if hit by a tornado. • The next customer is not responsible to clean your mess. The Cafe staff is not responsible to clean your mess. NEWS FLASH: You are responsible to clean your own mess! The cafe staff must wipe down the tables, stock the napkins and condiments for all customers. They are not maids paid to clean up after you.
of the wall and rolling back over. However, the next time you are cursing your professors for an attendance policy and thinking up your next great excuse, remember that they don't do it to make your life miserable. They are giving you what you paid for and what you deserve.
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other employees of their team, followed by cleaning and stocking the dining area. If you spill some of your drink, The cashier not only takes wipe it up. If you splatter ketchup, your money, but she also makes coffee, cleans, and stocks; addiwipe it up. In an ideal situation, we'd have tionally, the day shift cashier also an employee paid to do nothing bakes cookies and scones and but stand ready to clean up imme- takes inventor)-. diately after you leave your table. Any time the cashier must be But the situation is not ideal, so away from the cash register, when take your used napkins, your food there is ho one else available, the packaging, your drink cups and Java City staff will take your botdes (including the ones you money, while also trying to serve dropped on the floor) and throw their customers. them in the trash containers. Our customers are great; they You'll find them all around the understand and remain friendly cafe. and smiling when we need to be Return your tray to the top of away from our stations and when the trash containers; they were we make mistakes. made for that. We thank and appreciate them Who is the person who spilled for that. part of their drink on the table, But I am sure they curse at us right in front of a basket full of under their breath when they are napkins and left the mess there? in a hurry, and we aren't there to I am sure their parents did not serve them. raise them to leave a mess for othHow many times have you ers to clean up. walked up to a register and been What would their mothers do if directed to go to the register on they knew how their children the other side of the Cafe or acted? been asked to wait while we go I can only hope my children act after someone to run the register? as we taught them. I cringe at the So now you know; every thought that they don't employee trying to do the job of Yes, we are here to help you. two or three employees means we Accidents happen. sometimes tend to direcdy serve If you spill your entire drink, customers in a manner less favorrather than use a wad of napkins, able than they like to be served bring it to the attention of one of and less favorably than we like to us and we will be happy to get a serve them. towel and wipe it up. Serving you is #1. Don't just leave it there. Cleaning up after you is at the If you splatter your whole bottom of our priority list, Nacho Stupendo all over the floor, because we have so many tasks to let one of us know and we will perform to serve you. gladly clean it up. We perform and respect our jobs. Please respect us and do the Don't just leave it there! I just want to make customers responsible thing: clean up after aware that we are understaffed. yourself. Every employee has a main job to perform, followed by helping -Trudy Berry
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Wkat does Wal-Mart Tkink TkeiJjre Doing? Leslie Smith Assl. Editor-in-Chief A small story ran on the Delmarva 47 News website (http://www.wmdt.com/) about Wal-Mart skirting local ordinances in Calvert County, MD that limit the size of its stores. Because a single large store was denied due to new size limits in the county, Wal-Mart decided to get tricky, and build two stores side-by-side. One being a garden center, and the other being the actual Wal-Mart main store. This dual-Wal-Mart action keeps the corporation from getting sued by the county, and also helps them attack the local town from the safety of two stores, instead of just one. While this is the first time this anomaly has occurred, Wal-Mart reportedly has been thinking about continuing this practice in other towns. Wal-Mart, the destroyer of Mom and Pop shops, the eater of little curio store profits, and now there's even talk of Wal-Mart opening a banking branch. From a student's stand point, I can see how Wal-Mart is desirable. Many of my friends admit that it's the easiest place to go to get i clothes and ' food. It s con- §. ve n i e n t because it is open 24 hours (in most places), and it has a wide selection of low-priced items. But look past the gilded cover. They have questionable hiring and promoting policies;
1.6 million women who work, or have worked at Wal-Mart, have been allowed to join a class-action lawsuit against WalMart. They are trying to win compensation for wages not paid them due to their gender. Wal-Mart's workforce is more than two-thirds female, while less than one-third of its management is female. Many female workers who have worked there for years watch male employees hired into higher positions that they thought they might have been hired for. Lawyers for the plaintiffs said female workers were routinely steered toward positions such as cashier, where there was little chance for promotion. According to court documents, one woman was told she was not qualified to be a manager unless she could stack 50pound bags of dog food. Where are the ethics in this? Wal-Mart can afford to pay these women the wages they deserve. We all know that they're a "mega corporation," one that will have to have money to spare now, as they might have to cough up a hefty $4,000 per woman. That is not the only case of Wal-Mart employees being mistreated. Another lawsuit is coming up for the corporation, one by the janitors and overnight stockers who are habitually locked in the
store, and told that they would be fired if they opened the doors, because it's apparently a fire risk. Wal-Mart says it has a Code of Conduct and monitoring program which guarantees respect for the human rights of any worker, anywhere in the world, who produces goods for sale in Wal-Mart stores. They even wrote in their "Standards for Vendor Partners" in 1997 that "Walmart prefers work weeks limited to sixty hours per week with one day off per sevenday week." But in Saipan, the reality for the women sewing Wal-Mart clothing is that they get S3 an hour to work 10 to 12 hour shifts, seven days a week. Young women get fired and deported for becoming pregnant, refusing to work overtime without pay, or complaining about their working or living conditions. Sounds rather pleasant, right? Way to go, Wal-Mart. On www.walmartwatch.com, they outline the "Top 10 Wal-Mart Worse Actions," including: A jury found that Wal-Mart fired a white female employee because she was dating a black man in a 1998 case. Wal-Mart sold fake Tommy Hilfiger apparel to consumers after a judged ordered the company to stop. Only 38 percent of Wal-Mart employees have company provided health insurance-compared to a national average that shows 60% of employees are covered by company plans. I won't lie to you. I've shopped there, multiple times. I had a night job one summer, and was happy to be able to go to a store at three or four a.m. But I've slacked off on going there. The Dollar Tree and Dollar General stores have better prices, and, as of my understanding, haven't been taken to court for anything
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Props and Drops The Rotunda would like to encourage anyone and everyone to submit props and drops to rotunda@longwood.edu ElOps; + To teachers cancelling classes before Spring Break. + To smoothies! + To Madeline's House staying open. + To doing your laundry at home. + To deep dish pizza. + To Doc Brock's excellent taste in music. Diopsi - To having to work over Spring Break. • To the wind tunnels outside. - To gigantic cockroaches in The Hamms. - To being a broke college student.
Speak Out Wnos uour Favorite Simpson s Character? Millhouse! Because I want him! -Leanna Shearin Sophomore
Ralph, because he rocks my socks! -Sarah BlackweU Sophomore
Flanders, he's just like me! -Lindsay McGovern Junior
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PAGE 4 VANDALISM cont'd p.l Vandalism is not restricted to damage of university property. Nearly evwy Resident Assistant (RA) has had one of their bulletin boards damaged, or knows of one. "Last year there was a lot of writing; this year they just tear stuff down," said Ginny Strouse, a former Curry RA. This fall, her first bulletin board was vulgarized. "I just wanted to say to them, "Do you not really not have anything better to do with your time than to destroy things?'" Strouse asked This school year, every single bulletin board of one of the RAs in the Cunninghams has been completely ruined almost as soon as it was posted. "It's a slap in the face to the RA," Lucas said. Alcohol use is frequently involved, and the few who do the damage are often residents of other floors or even other residence halls. If they come forward, and the
damage is determined to be unintentional or accidental, and they are sometimes given the choice of repairing the bulletin board or facing the Judicial Board. The property violence annoys not only the RAs; even the residents are angered by the disrespect to the rime and energy the RAs put into each board. Sometimes they take the initiative and put back up the flyers that others have torn down, or help with the clean up and repair of other types of damage. In fact, the administration credits the relatively low occurrence of vandalism to the students themselves. .They help to set the tone of community standards from the beginning of each year to create an environment comfortable to live in that they all can be proud of. "The residents hold each other accountable," said Lucas. "When there is a sense of respect in the community, they don't stand for that kind of behavior."
same factors will apply to I^ongwood's complex. "The pricing and rent rates of "We all discovered that it was more difficult than they [the com- the apartments will be set by the pany] thought it was to bring University, and not by private businesses to the area. If Norfolk contractors or the Real Estate isn't a retail area ... I wonder Foundation," Copeland said. One factor that students don't about Farmville," Miner continalways keep in mind during a ued. building process is the amount of "If there is a slight decrease in the amount of retail space, rent time it takes leasing agents to choose the best could go up," Miner "/ would advise blend of retailers said. Longwood students The lack of retailers to be very suspi- that can accomfor the bottom part of cious and ask lots modate both to the complex is a con- of questions dur- students and to cern that could become ing the building the community. What seems a reality at lx>ngwood, process." -Mike Miner like a lack of and like Miner, many retailers in general Longwood students may have concerns about poten- to students may actually be a lack of the right retailers to leasing tial rising costs. Both Julie Adie of ODU's Real agents. "We are going slower than we Estate Foundation and Ken originally expected . . . but we're Copeland of Longwood's Real trying to pick the right mix. Estate Foundation said that rent costs have nothing to do with There are a lot of retailers that will call and say, 'Gee, I'm really retail. Adie explained that the interested', but I turn them increase in rent prices at ODU's away," Adie said. "We want retailers that are Village was not dependent on the unique to the area, retailers that amount of retailers but instead you can't drive a mile down the was comparable to the rates of road and find another one. We're other property in the Norfolk quite selective, and I really am area. According to Copeland, the trying to create sort of a destinaCOMPARISON cont'd p. 1
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Madeline s House Tkrift Stop Has Found a New Home Lisa Martin Staff Writer
Madeline's House Thrift Shop will be relocating from 304 South Street (behind McDonald's) to 221 East 2nd Street beside Dowdy's Furniture and across from the Farmville DMV. The move is an effect of the l^ongwood Real Estate Foundation's purchase of the Farmville Shopping Center, which will be torn down in order to make way for Longwood's new apartment complexes. Madeline's House has been at its 304 South Street location since it opened in 2003. Another store is located in South Hill, Virginia. Linda Fox, manager of Madeline's Houseand a Longwood alumnus said, "I'm going to need lots of hands," in order to get the store moved. She hopes to be changing locations the week of March 21 and the new store will be opened by April first. Because the new store is not as large as their current location, they will have to consolidate as much as possible. Madeline's House Thrift Store started as a way to raise money for the Madeline's House shelter by selling donated items. Madeline's House was opened in 1999 as a shelter for women and children who were victims of domestic violence. The shelter was founded after a Farmville resident was killed in her own tion here. I want students to be able to say, I came here because I can't get this anywhere else." Copeland agreed with Adie, saying, "Any other college town has more conducive retail than what Farmville's got. We want name recognition retailers. We don't want ones the Farmville area already has." But Miner still thinks that students should be cautious consumers. "I would advise Longwood students to be very suspicious and ask lots of questions during the building process. Ask upfront questions about prices and costs in case they change before you move in," Miner said.
sends people to the thrift shop to complete their community service. Because of the move is to a smaller location, Fox said they may not be able to do things that she has liked doing in the past. Currently, she provides longwood sororities with "dated" apparel when they are hav"[WJe're are very well sup- ing their ported by Longwood. " functions. -Linda Fox She allows them to pick The shelter houses 32 women out items from the 60's, 70's, or and children, and while at the 80's and cut the price for them. shelter, women and children are Most of the time they can get provided with clothing from dresses for about a dollar. Fox would like for many more Madeline's House Thrift Shop. They are also provided with volunteers to take part in their furniture when they leave the move. "I will need a lot of help," shelter to start a new home. " (Madeline's House is] the which may include bagging second safest shelter on the East clothes or boxing dishes, Fox said. She expects that it will take Coast," stated Fox. about four days to set up the new Not only does Madeline's House Thrift Shop service store. Madeline's House Thrift Shop Madeline's House, but they also donate books, puzzles, and is also trying to sell out as much games for the juvenile and adult inventory as possible, in order to make their move easier. prisons in Farmville. leftover inventory will have to The Red Cross, Social Services and others organizations make be shipped to their South Hill requests for items for families location. Clothing is currently priced that arc in need. Fox added that, "[W]e're are from 50 cents to three dollars. very . well supported by Books are priced 10 cents for longwood." Many student vol- soft-back, 25 cents for hard back, unteers from longwood sorori- and a dollar for cookbooks and ties, sports teams, and classes textbooks. Furniture and dishes have various prices. help at the shelter. The Town of Farmville also
home by her husband who later committed suicide. The woman who handled the case worked at the Commonwealth Attorney's Office, and founded Madeline's House because she had tried to protect Madeline from the domestic violence, but failed.
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Facebook Finally Invades Longwood University Lori Ashmore Staff Writer Longwood students have the fever - and it's for The Facebook, an ever-changing, online yearbook that gives students the chance to connect with friends, classmates, and other students across the country, and, in turn, prove their social status. The Facebook, which can be accessed by visiting www.thefacebook.com, is defined by creator and Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg as "an online directory that connects people through social networks at colleges and universities." Since www.thefacebook.com, was first launched on February 4, 2004 at Zuckerberg's Ivy League school, it has quickly spread to other schools such as MIT, Yale, and Stanford - and from there, well, the rest is history. Now, a little more than a year later, www.thefacebook.com has become an obsession for more than 1.4 million students at over 295 schoPls, including Longwood, which became an official Facebook school on March 1,2005. For many Longwood students, that's the day that the mania began. Right now, www.thefacebook.com is considered by many college students the hottest way for college students to communi-
requesting to be someone's trusted Message Checkers Anonymous confidant. I.ongwood Chapter," Once accepted, you can then "Blondes/Brunettes/Redheads divulge into all sorts of informa- Have More Fun;" "I Heart Naps;" tion about '"Anti-Pop A Collar;" and [acebook.com your "Facebook Addicts." friend, "I "think it's interesting to see including who joins which groups," said informa- Leslie Smith, senior. "It opens up tion about your eyes to who has things in hometown, graduation year and the number of friend your friends common with you. There are people who joined the 'People Who major, to "extended informa- has. Senior Jeff Sharrard is already Find Girls Wearing Eskimo Boots tion" favorite movies, music, up to 42 friends at Longwood, Ridiculous (longwood Chapter)' and quotes, as well as one's relationship status, including choic- often checking the site two to three that I never expected to. It's a new es such as "single," "in a rela- times a day to see if he's gotten any way to connect with your friends, and to find new friends." tionship," "random play," or the new invites. "The Facebook is cool. It's crazy By posting your class schedule, ever-popular "whatever I can to see how you are connected to so you can see how many people are get," students can find and commany people on campus by your connected to you through classes. municate with friends, groups, friends... I've also gotten in conYou can also see how many people and love interests of all races, tact with ages and personality types. If you've ever felt a little low people "The Facebook is cool. It's crazy to see on the social totem pole, then from high how you are connected to so many people on campus by your friends...I've also gotwww.thefacebook.com is just school I never ten contact with people from high school for you. I never thought I would talk to again." The site keeps track of how thought I many friends you have here at would talk - Jeff Sharrard Longwood, also giving a detailed to again," you are connected to through description of how many Sharrard friends. friends you have at other said. Sharrard isn't the only one. Over Facebook membership isn't just Facebook schools. Friends, as defined by The 65% of users nationwide admit to limited to enrolled students. Alumni and faculty can also create Facebook, are only those people logging in at least once daily. You can also show other sides of a profile. cool enough for you to accept. Although no Longwood faculty As with any good friendship, the your personality by joining specialized groups created by users. are on www.thefacebook.com as relationship is reciprocal, and in Popular groups range from fra- of yet, there is "A Dr. Lund Fan order to become someone's Facebook friend, you first must ternity, sorority and other club Club" group, created by Dr. be 'Facebooked' - the process of groups to "AIM Profile/Away Lund's loyal English students. cate nationwide. By creating a profile that includes everything from "basic information" such as name, age,
However, some see The Facebook as a justified form of stalking. "The Facebook is basically just like putting your name and life out there where someone can read it. No matter what, people will be able to find you . . . you don't even have to have the person's whole name to then find them, their picture, who their friends are, and every other connection to their life. I think it's scary," said sophomore Heather Slusar. That person that you randomly talk to on the elevator or meet at a parry could remember your first name, look you up, and want to be your friend. Maybe the person that you've had a crush on since you've been at Longwood will add you as a friend, giving you new found hope for a relationship with him or her. Junior Brandon Moore puts it like this; "Some' girl that I don't even know wanted to be my friend. I didn't accept her - If I don't know you, you're not my friend." Right now, love it or hate it, no one knows if thefacebook.com is here to stay for a while, or is just a crazy fad. But for now, thefacebook.com is helping to give the phrase "thanks for being my friend'1 a whole new meaning.
Arts (^Entertainment
March 3, 2005
Benefit Concert Held at Zildgen s
Mories Ertry College Student Should See is intended by the writer to injorm student! ojmories that they might either not be aware of or are not cognitive of their excellence. This section will attempt to reriew not only classic movies but also mories with cult following.
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Movies Evenj College Student Should See: The Filth Element Alan Smithec Merit Critic
Plot: Like any good Bruce Willis movie, this stars the balding tough guy as a tough bald guy who is down on his luck. Set in 2263 an unknown entity appears in space and threatens to destroy the entire universe. The only hope for existence, and more importantly, the human race, is an ancient race of wise aliens. The problem is, they've just been wiped from existence themselves. The president of the world sees no other choice but to call in ex-military hero turned cabbie, Korben Dallas, Willis, for the task of saving the world. Luckily for Dallas, and the male viewers at home, a sexy alien, played by Milla Jovovich, comes along to fulfill centuries old prophecies as the fifth element.
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Spaceheaters. All of the bands were happy to perform at the benefit. On Thursday, March 3, Alpha "It's a good way to appreciGamma Delta and Phi Gamma ate the good times that we have Delta held a benefit conand use that to cert, consisting of three benefit others,' bands, to raise money for explained Bryan the tsunami victims. Reed, keyboard The concert was held at and percussions Zildgen's restaurant, and for Jubeus. the cover charge of five Everyone dollars per person was involved, donated in full to the whether it be the American Red Cross. bands, the The night started off at Zildgen's staff 10:00 p.m. with a decent inior the audience, tial turnout of approxiseemed to have mately 75 people. The The last band of the night, Spacehea ters, performA had a good time fhotobrBcthTh*, whi,e ^nefit. crowd primarily consisted m8 at the benefit concert. According to Zildgen's management, the benefit was kept at 21 and up simply because the restaurant tries to keep most of their functions within this limit.
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The only person who actually is trying to help negate existence is the evil businessman Zorg, played by Gary Oldman. Upside: The action draws in the guys while the colorful, stunning sets keep the girls from rolling their eyes. Willis is his normal badassself and as DJ Ruby Rhod, Chris Tucker gives his finest on-screen performance, with the obvious exception of Friday.
Downside: Apparendy they were running low on extras for this movie, because some of the supporting actors deliveries are just plain awful. Also, unless director Luc Besson was trying to be satirical with the costumes, they just look ridiculous. Summary: A great action movie with remarkable sets for a background makes for an excellent popcorn thriller.
of a mixture between —— Hampden-Sydney College and I.ongwood University students, with the exception of a few professionals. As the night progressed, more students trickled in, bringing the total head count up to around 120-130 people in attendance through out the evening.
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The band lineup started around 10 p.m. with Jubeus. The band, formerly Mickey Finn, is a I/)ngwood-based band that started in 2000. Following Jubeus was the Hampden-Sydney based band SHYDRIVE. Closing out the night was the performance by
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March 10, 2005
Catch tke Spirit: Levij Finds Success in Student Affairs
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Ashley Dow Ijitifffood Public Relations life as a lawyer in New York City left something to be desired for Dave l-evy. After three years of working in the law practice he started with his friend, I^evy left the city and moved home to Connecticut. Levy now works as the Residence Education Coordinator for Arc and Stubbs residence halls.
"I loved New York but I hated being a lawyer," stated Levy. "1 didn't want to get old practicing law. 1 moved to Connecticut and taught math and English at my old high school." As a teacher, Levy enjoyed the interaction he had with students. However, he did not like that he could not hold students accountable for their actions. "In high school there is so much parental involvement in the students lives," said Levy. "This is good and bad. Because of that, the students were not held responsible for their actions, the parents were." Levy realized that he wanted a career in education and was sure high school was not the right place for him. He approached the career center staff at his alma mater, The University of Connecticut for advice. "Basically I went into the career center and told them I wanted a career in education,"
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explained Lev)-. "They suggested 1 look into jobs within university student affairs." That piece of advice brought Levy to Longwood. Even though his professional background was not in student affairs, Longwood's former Director of Residential Life, Mike Clements believed that Levy's diverse experiences would be a great asset to the university. "The university thought my experiences would bring a new perspective to the residence education coordinator position," stated Levy. " I think it is good to have a group of REC's with diverse backgrounds working for the students." Levy says he truly loves his job even though he initially
found it difficult to be taken seriously. Levy supervises over 400 hundred students, with an overwhelmingly female population. Ten sororities are housed in Stubbs residence hall. "I have the best job in the world," said Levy. "Each day I try to create solutions and get help from other people." With such a passion for helping others and commitment to his job, Levy says he would like to create more opportunities for leadership in the residence halls. He believes the future of residential life will be shaped by the actions of current students. "A lot of times the residential life staff may not know what students want and need," said
l-evy. " I would like to see students challenge us and each other kindly. Students should come forward with suggestions and be willing to work to get them accomplished." Levy also wants to promote a certain level of respect among faculty, staff and students. He believes that respect and open communication are the keys to positive change. "If people want to be respected they must be able to give it both ways," explained Levy. "If you give respect you will receive it in return." When Levy is not talking to residents and advising organizations, he enjoys working out at The Gym, sleeping and playing poker.
Find Your Summer Internship Now Obtaining thepenect internship means networking ana not procrastinating Ashley Dow Staff Writer Beginning in the fall 2002 semester, all new students to Longwood were required to complete a one-credit internship to satisfy goal 15 of the general education requirements. The purpose of this requirement is to enable students to apply coursework in a professional setting. Most academic majors require students to complete a three-credit ilfternship. Gaining professional experience before graduation is an excellent way to enhance a resume and further discover career interests. However, gaining an internship in your desired field can be a time consuming task. The key to finding the internship that is best for you is to start researching early. If you are planning to participate in an internship this summer, you should have already researched and contacted several companies and organizations with whom you would like to intern. By initiating contact early, you send the message to the company or organization that you are serious about working for them and have a pro-
active attitude. Most companies and organizations receive loads of resumes, letters of interest and calls from college students each spring who are seeking internships. The earlier your resume is on the desk of the company's internship coordinator, the better your chances are of landing the internship. If you have not started to look for your summer internship you need to start as soon as possible. Ask your friends and family if they or anyone they know is working in your professional field of interest. Networking is one of the best ways to find an internship. Meredith Carr, a junior majoring in English and Communication Studies, worked as an intern at NASA Langley's Office of Public Affairs in Hampton, Virginia during the summer of 2004. She heard about her internship through a family member. "My father saw a flyer at work advertising a NASA internship opportunity," said Carr. "He sent me the link to the internship site and I applied." Professors, career center counselors and alumni can also be an invaluable resource when
searching for an internship. Professors can provide you with guidance on what to look for in an internship employer. The career center can assist you in your search and provide guidance in resume and cover letter writing. Alumni often contact the school with internship openings for Longwood students. Recent graduates can offer great advice on the job oudook in your chosen career field. Senior marketing major, Sarah Robertson, used the career resources available to her through the College of Business and Economics to secure her internship during the summer of 2004 with Nordstrom department stores. "I heard about the Nordstrom Internship Program through Mr. Dame, the internship director for the College of Business and Economics," explained Robertson. "I then researched the company online to see if their program offered hands-on experience in different areas of the business." Internships are also posted on company and organization websites.
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March 10, 2005 INTERNSHIP cont'd p.8 However, it is important to understand that internships posted on-line, receive a huge response. Do not rely on websites to gain an internship or you might be left empty handed. When you contact a company, organization, friend, family member, professor or alumni to provide you with an internship, you should have a detailed description of what you would like to gain from your internship experience. This can help the person you are contacting determine whether or not they can meet your needs and you can meet theirs. If the first person you contact cannot offer you an internship don't get discouraged. You may have to contact ten people before you receive your desired response. Junior Brooke Lineberry is seeking a summer internship in communications. She began her search early this semester by researching prospective employers. "I have learned that you really
need to research the company when you contact them for an internship," said Lineberry. "When I left a voice message with a potential internship employer, 1 congratulated the company on recent awards they had won. The company returned my call." To truly impress those you contact, your resume, cover letter and portfolio if required, should be impeccable. This means that there should be no grammatical or typing mistakes on your resume or cover letter. Your portfolio should showcase a few samples of your best work from academic classes or previous jobs. If you have yet to find a summer internship, take time over spring break to research and contact companies and organizations in your geographic area about possible internship opportunities. For more information and internship resources check out the Longwood's career center website www.longwood.edu/career.
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Raising Awareness, One in Four Group Speaks to Students About Sexual Assault Tracy Agnew Sufi Writer On Monday, March 7, 2005, six members of One in Four, a men's sexual assault awareness group, presented to Longwood students at 7 p.m. in the Lankford Ballroom. The program was sponsored by Students Advocating a Fearless Environment (S.A.F.E.). The group, which was started by concerned students at the University of Virginia, is now a widely recognized presentation group, traveling to colleges and universities around the country to present their program on sexual assault awareness. The group is made up of male students from UVA, many of whom have experienced helping a sister, a girlfriend or other female friend who had been sexually assaulted. The group takes their name from the sobering statistic that
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one in four college-aged women has survived rape or sexual assault since their fourteenth birthday. The men in One in Four pre sented a video from the Pordand, Oregon Police Department, which featured an officer doing empathy training for victims of sexual assault or rape with other members of the department. It was described by members of One in Four as the most important part of the presentation. One in Four also presented definitions of sexual assault and rape, how to help a victim who has confided in you and conducted a question-and-answer section. "This is a program designed for men to give them the basic tools to help a victim of sexual assault," said Thomas Broeker, "A lot of us guys got into the
group because a girl we knew was sexually assaulted and we didn't know how to help her. Sexual assault and rape is not something men like to talk about." In 2004, Longwood University Police received two reports of forcible sex offenses. That number, however, does not reflect crimes that were not reported to the Longwood Police Department One in Four has recendy presented at Florida International University and Wake Forest University. Within the University of Virginia, they present to their fraternities and athletic teams. They now also have chapters at the College of William and Mary and James Madison University. "We're just a bunch of average guys," said Broeker. "We're only trying to make a difference, not change the world."
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March 10, 2005
Lancer Basketball Comes to a Close in 2004-200!) John Roscnsiock Staff Wfiltr
Longwood jumped head-first into Division I college basketball this year. With 30 Division I opponents, including top-25 teams Illinois, Cincinnati, and Wake Forest, the Lancers played a long, grueling season that rivaled many established, upper-echelon programs' schedules. Although the season seemed very dismal and unexciting for basketball fans at Longwood, there were some positive aspects of the '05-'06 campaign. "A major highlight of this year was beating a Division 1 opponent for the first time," noted third-year assistant coach Bill Reinson. "Playing well against Illinois and Cincinnati, as well as getting exposure to the university across the country were some other highlights for this year." The team did struggle for the majority of the season. However, the exposure Reinson referred to was big for the school. The team opened up the season in New York City for the Columbia Classic. They then hosted Radford and Quinnipiac before hopping back on the road to play
nearby rival Hampden-Sydney, William and Mary, and Howard. After coming back to play a pair of games at home against Hofstra and VMI, the squad flew across the country to play in the Northwestern Mutual Shootout in San Francisco, California. Glory at last After losing 11 straight games, four of which were 10 points or less, Longwood defeated Howard 7569 in Farmville on December 18th. Unfortunately, the next home game for the Lancers would not be until over a month later, January 29th against South Carolina State. The Las Vegas Classic stood in front of the young team before they return home. The tournament provided for some incredible competition, as the Lancers faced the No. 1 team in the land, the Fighting Illini of Illinois. Playing in front of a crowd of approximately 16,000, Longwood battled, and with nine minutes remaining, it was a mere eight-point lead for the nation's top team. Illinois pulled away and ended up winning the contest 105-79. They also played tough against No. 17 (at the time) Cincinnati, but the
Bearcats came out with the victory, 95-69. Close losses plagued the Lancers the entire year, as the team finished with 11 defeats that were within 10 points. They took VMI and Quinnipiac to overtime, fell to James Madison by just two points, and lost a pair of heart-breakers at home to S.C. State (71-65), and the season finale versus Utah Valley State (54-50). "It takes 40 minutes of solid basketball to win at this level" commented Reinson. "It often comes down to the last couple of minutes." The good news is that Longwood basketball is optimistic about the uphill climb to Division I, and they understand it will be a formidable challenge to be a competitive program in the nation's premier level of college basketball. The team had one of the youngest squads in America, with no seniors, one junior, eight sophomores, and five freshmen. Zero players graduating is a huge plus, and the team hopes to add two or three players for next year. "We're in the process of
Lancers Lose to Wolverines in Season Final* John Rosenstock Staff Writer
The Longwood University basketball team entered their 31st and final game of the season against Utah Valley State on Wednesday March 2, hopeful for one last taste of victory. An excited and encouraging crowd welcomed the visiting Wolverines, after all, the school was looking for just its second win of the season. The Lancers had not won since Howard came to Farmville on December 18, falling to LU 75-69. The game started off well for Longwood, as they led 8-7 four minutes into the contest. At about the 14 minute mark, sophomore Husein Pistoljevic nailed a three-pointer to extend the Lancer lead to six points, 15-9. The Wolverines boast one of the best players in college basketball, senior guard Ronnie Price. Price was averaging 24.8 points per game entering the match-up, however, good man-to-man
defense held Price to minimal scoring throughout the game. He had just six points at the seven minute mark, and Longwood maintained a 24-18 lead. However, other players such as junior guard Sylvester Allison started to get hot for the Wolverines. UV State halted Longwood's momentum, and eliminated the deficit. After a three-pointer from Allison, the score was tied 26-26 with two minutes remaining in the first half. The game turned very sloppy and there were numerous turnovers on both ends of the court. It looked as if the game would go into halftime tied up, but Allison threw up a desperation jump shot at the buzzer that banked in, giving the visiting team a 28-26 lead at intermission. Things were still looking pretty good for the Lancers, however. Six players scored for Longwood in the opening half,
and they seemed to be in control of the ball and their emotions in the team's last game of the year. Ironically, both teams shot an identical 12-34 (35.3%) from the floor after 20 minutes of play. It was a slow start to the second half, and after just under five minutes of play, the Wolverines led 34-29. Things started to look up for the Lancers, as UV State went cold and the home team took a one point lead with 10 minutes remaining, 35-34. The scoring was still very spread out for Longwood, as they, nor UV State, had no players in doubledigits. The Wolverines' Allison changed that, drilling a threepointer and a lay-up in consecutive possessions. That got the visitors fired up and they went on an 8-0 run to take a 42-35 lead with 6:50 remaining. The Lancers bounced back, however, as Jefferson drove hard
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recruiting right now," said Reinson. "We plan to a get a few new guys to cope in and contribute right away, as well as push the ones we have right now." There is no question that this year's season was very disappointing for Lancer fans. It almost seemed fitting that visiting Utah Valley State snag the last game of year from Longwood in the last few, desperate minutes of the year.
However, as said before, the program is optimistic. There is nowhere to go but up," commented Reinson. "As our players get older they'll learn more about playing at this level and become experienced competitors." Look for the Lancers to not only compete in 2005-2006, but possibly pull out a respectable number of wins against Division I foes.
Lancer Spirit on Drink of Non-Existence Caitlin Dinnen Staff Writtr
Spirit on campus is in short supply this year. As a student, I believe that the transition to Division I would make the school booming with Lancer pride. With our student-athletes out there facing opponents such as Wake Forest, Longwood Students should be pumped about making this huge change. Lancer athletics has jumped into the big league to face newer and tougher competition. However, the overall support of this transition has not been reciprocated by students with leaps and bounds. Lancer spirit has rarely been extremely visible, mosdy during spirit week this past October that culminated with the much beloved Oktoberfest festivities. It seems that when spirit has been planned out for students they enjoy partaking in it. Unfortunately, when it comes to individual spirit we seem to be lacking. As a spirited person myself I am here to inform you of some things that are incentives as to why you should be a more spirited person on campus. Or if you are the spirited type here are some reasons to continue your spirited ways and influence those around youl If you have not taken the time to go and show support for fellow Longwood students now is the time to step it up a notch and show them that you appreciate them representing Longwood in the rocking' way they are! Being a student-athlete is not all it's cracked up to be. Endless hours of practice while
maintaining grades is more than most could handle, yet these students are willing to do it. Go to the next home game and show your Lancers that you are proud to Be a Lancer too. When it comes to spirit it comes in all shapes and forms. You may be the type who loves to paint your face, or you might be the poster holder at sporting events. Whichever you choose, even the smallest spirit adds to the feel of any event If for no other reason, go out there to let loose and be a different person then you would ever normally be. It's such a freedom to go crazy with spirit cause you can blame it on your love of this school. If you are the person who needs an organization to make you excited about something 1 have good news for you. An organization called the Lancer Spirit Squad is starting up in the near future. There will be an interest meeting sooner than you can imagine. The Spirit Squad is being set-up to encourage spirit on the campus. This group hopes to promote and encourage students to go out there and show their support for all Lancer organizations. So from one Longwood student to the rest of my fellow students, I charge you to challenge yourself and step it up in the spirit department. All it takes is one person to put themselves out there for others to want to follow. Be the one to take the first step and watch as the campus begins to bleed blue and white!
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Weekly Trivia COLUMN: Steroids in MLB are bere to stau Including tkis season, now manu consecutive winning nave tne women s basketball team bad? U*t Week* Question: Who curentley leads the Ijuicers in homcruns? Charlie Yarbrough
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Cbildress Named D-I Independent Player of tbe week Sports Information Longwood University sophomore Tyler Childress has been selected as this week's NCAA Division I Independent Baseball Player of the Week. Childress hit .556 (5-9) during two games last week, including a grand slam home run, scoring three runs with four RBI. The second-year catcher led the Lancers (4-14) to a 10-6 win past Towson University March 6 with his 3-4 effort at the plate, including a grand slam home run in the seventh inning to secure the home triumph. For the season, Childress leads Longwood in batting with his .386 average (22-57), including six doubles, one triple, one home run, 13 RBI, a .579 slugging percentage, a .426 on-base percentage, and a .973 fielding percentage. He leads the team in batting average, doubles, triples, RBI, slugging, and on-base percentages.
Dan McDonnel U-Wire
Steroids, Human Growth Hormone, Amphetamines, these are just a few of the performance enhancing drugs used by professional athletes, most notably baseball players. Major League Baseball has recendy started a testing policy for performance enhancing drugs. They claim that they are planning to clean up what is now considered to be somewhat of a dirty game. Big name players such as Barry Bonds, Jason Giambi, and Gary Sheffield have been linked to steroids over the last year or so (fitting that two of those names happen to be Yankees. Go Figure. Cheaters). Major league Baseball is at an all-time high in popularity in the present. Fenway Park has already sold out nearly every game for the entire season, and Spring Training just started about a week ago. An entirely new fan base has gained interest in the sport. Baseball is once again becoming the biggest sport in the country. The biggest reason for this new interest in the sport is the home run. After the players' strike in 1994, people lost interest in the sport. Then in 1998 the big home run chase between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa happened. Who would catch Roger Maris' 61 home runs? Would they both surpass Maris? Who would pass him first? What will the new record be? The answers in order: both, yes, McGwire, 70 (which was eclipsed just a few years later by Bonds). During and after the 1998 season, baseball became huge. Everyone was interested. Now today we have the steroids con-
troversy that is starting to shed guys that you never hear about Manny Ramirez or David Ortiz light on a problem with the like a backup catcher for the strolls up to the plate. You're on national pastime. More questions Pirates who nobody even knows the edge of your seat. have come to the forefront. • his name. Then at every swing and foul tip How long have steroids been a And I hate to break it to you all you're thinking, "ooh just missed part of baseball? Who exacdy is but steroids aren't going any- that one, he's got' the next one using steroids? Will the game where. The new testing policy is a though." Then comes that next ever really be sham. It's just a pitch and Ramirez connects sendclean again? Was way for baseball ing the ball towards the Cask 'N it ever really to say that their Flagon. You're now jumping up clean in the first athletes are clean. and down giving high fives around place? Is Jose They'll test guys the room to your friends. Canseco right like Pokey Reese And it's because of a home run. with his accusawho no one How often do you get that excited tions in his new would even about a sacrifice bunt with no outs book or is he just expect to be on in the 8th inning? Unless you are a bitter towards a the juice. They'll diehard baseball guy like me the sport that he punish a no name answer is almost never. could have rookie that Steroids will stay because they become a god in warms the bench cause more home runs, which but wasted his for the Brewers cause more interest in the game, time relying on just to say that which causes higher ratings, which Juicing or not,' Barry steroids and Bonds has bro ught much to MLB will not inevitably means more money for weightlifting MLB recently. stand for steroid Major League Baseball. More Courtesy of MLB.com instead of actuuse. money for baseball means no true ally perfecting his baseball skills Now why do I think steroids banning of steroids. Bottom line. (or lack thereof, see: blooper reel will stay in the game? But then again, seeing the ball with Canseco giving up a home Like I already said, baseball's clear the Green Monster isn't run off his head)? popularity is at an all-time high, going to cause complaints. And Here's my own personal and it's because of the home run. again, would you rather see a home answers to those questions: A The home run has become one run or a sacrifice bunt? It's like that long time (at least 20 years), of, if not, the most exciting event old commercial with Greg almost everyone, not a chance in in all of sports. Think of your Maddux and Tom Glavine: hell, too hard to tell, and more own personal reaction when "Chicks Dig the Long BalL" truth than lies. Canseco has thrown out a lot of names in his book. He has brought the issue to a new level. Now people are concerned as to how much of his book is factual. Personally I haven't read the book yet so I can't tell you exactly how I feel about it. From what I have heard through friends and ESPN, I think he's come pretty close to the truth. Steroid use is running wild through baseball. People need to learn to accept that fact, because 4 of Richmond's top bands battle it out it is a fact. It's not just guys like during the intermissions. You can win prizes as Bonds and Giambi. It's also the
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LANCERS cont'd p.10 to the right side and scored just seconds after coming back from a timeout The crowd sent out a thunderous roar after junior Chad Kosmo hit a lay-up to get Longwood within two around the four-minute mark. Unfortunately, that is as close as the team would get UV State did not give in, and even after a buzzer beating three from
Pistoljevic, the Wolverines came out on top by^ four. That was that An exhausting season had come to a close. The 54-50 loss was hard-fought by the Lancers, and they deserve credit for giving it their all in the losing effort. Look in next week's issue for a men's basketball season wrap-up, and let's all look forward to the 2005-2006 season.
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