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ROTdHDA LONGWOOD COLLEGE -• FARMVII.LE, VA
Volume 7S, Number 3
September 15, 1995
Future Anthropologists Expand Their Knowledge in East Africa gel off the bus and lake all of my family for the first time since August by Holly Annon During ihc 1994-95 academic year, things off the bus Thcydidn'tlikethe 22,1991 Herfathcr died the ncxtday three Junior Anthropology students facl thai I was a Bosnisn refugee, you "I was able lo spend 25 hours with need special permission lo gel inio Jennifer Jackson, Anne id ThoOlpKXI him," Durkovic reflected and Svetlana Durkovic. spent over Madedoma. Since then her family has moved eight months in Baal AIIK ,i. mostly in "'I told them that 1 was half Macedonian and had nowhere else to go. out of Sarajevo. She also studied Kenya supernatural belief systems, rock art Jackson became interested in go- but they wouldn't let me in. 1 asked il ing to Africa when she found, through 1 could wait inside in the office, hut and went on some archeological digs This was an extraordinary learning research. Long Island University's they made me wait outside. It was Friends World Program Jackson said cold and icy All I had on was a rain experience. The education these stushe wished lo go to Africa because it jacket and another jacket I was freez- dents received was a very progressive, hands-on experience. is the, "The cradle of human civiliza- ing." There are slideshows planned Her cousin was waiting in Skopje tion." The students' journey began on where the bus was headed. She called throughout the semester If any proSeptember 5 . Very soon after their and got a message to him, and he and fessors or staff members who are cov arrival in Nairobi, Jackson and Th- a friend drove to the border and picked cring. or discussing Africa or Madaompson came down with malaria. To her up. When her experience in Af- gascar, these students are available lo begin their learning experience the rica was over, she was able to see her come in and share their experiences Jennifer Jackson. Svetlana Durkovic, and Armcid Thompson only recently came back from girls spent twelve weeks studying their trip touring Africa, particularity parts of Kenya. Swahili. the predominant language of the East African region. Much of their time was spent talking to town people, riding buses., handwashing their clothing, cooking African food, and traveling. Jackson worked with the Peace procedure to follow when obtaining a October o. 1995 has been Ml M rjx by Jen Trcni Corps and the United Nations in grade ' w from .< coime*■■i deadline tor withdrawal! HI .ins given Kenya She studied h<m American ITiese changes have been made in On March 2. 1995. Ihe Longwood course this semester here at Longaid agencies affected the social strucCollege Council voted lo adopl a new two different areas of the Withdrawal wood Prior lo this date, a siudent ture of a community. She also taught Withdrawal Policy for Longwood Stu- (V1K> Thcfirsi set of changes were must complete an Add/Drop form with English as a second language in Kenya dents and Faculty This new Policy made to the procedures a student must their Academic Advisor, Department and worked at the National Museum can be found in the new 1995 Fall go through to withdrawal from a class Chair, or ihe Dean of the department. of Kenya and Forl Jesus in Mombasa. Longwood Catalog. Dr. Jody Vogt. ..tier the set Add/Drop period, which Hie student must bring Ihc completed "At Fort Jesus I revived an archeoRegistrar organized the change in is prior to the end of the seventh week Add/Drop form to ihe Registrar's Of logical review of eight African counorder to standardize the Withdrawal of class. The second step reviewed ficc for processing. It is important fbl tries, called Invita, which hadn't been Policy throughout the entire campus, was the process to withdrawal after Students and Faculty lo keep in mind published in two years. It'sfundedby as well as. to give everyone a clear-cut the given seven weeks. that this procedure musl be comthe Swedes 1 want to gel into publipleted before the seventh week of cations work. I'm trying to start a classes. A grade of "W will be given cultural-awareness magazine at Longlor these types of withdrawals. wood," said Jackson. .„ „.«.<«».•■? — - - — After October 6,1995, students are Thompson worked with the Kenya From left to r.ghl: Bevery Byrd, Paula Schafer, Karyn fcarle, Julie unable lo withdraw from a class withMedtcal Research Institute and AIDS Tiplon. Shannon Carter, co-captain, Catherine Ramsey, Maureen out approval from the Dean of the Community Based Outreach Service. Compiglia, Stephanie McDaniel, co-captain, and Beth Roberts. department. Documentation from ■ "One in eight Kenyans is HIV-positive, as opposed to one in 350 persons by Tonya Taylor this year is, Junior Stephanie McDaniel physician or any other involved party is required for approval by the last in the United Slates, still, there's a lot Many students on campus are still as co-captain Lancer Line has de- regular class day If the withdrawal is of ignorance about AIDS. They think cided to utilize the ability of twoof it's unaware of Longwood's dance team. approved, the Dean notifies ihe Regyou get il(only) because you did someI am not referring to Lancer Produc- members as leaders as opposed lo just istrar and Faculty of grade change lo a thing wrong." remarked Thompson. tions or Dance Company, but Lancer one captain for this season The team "W." If the withdrawal is not apThompson also studied traditional Line. Lancer Line is a student lead will rely on these girls to keep things proved, the student will receive a grade African religions and many languages organization that consists of thirteen in order and also to help choicoguph of "F' in the class. There is no longer Alpha Chi Rho, Tau Kappa Epsilon, by Jennifer Jackson She was a seeker of knowledge. women ranging from freshmen to se- routines. Sigma Phi Epsilon, Phi Kappa Tau, Lancer Line has a busy year agradeof "W/pass"or"W/fail." ConSvetlana Durkovic, a high school niors. The squad performs at various fidentiality wasamajor aspect ol this If the air seemed a bit thick with and Pi kappa Phi were behind the foreign exchange student from the events here at Longwood and possi- ahead of them with their debui at change. Il was felt lhat these changes former Yugoslavia, decided to re- testosterone last Friday, the hiphaws cones, waiting to greet in that oh so bly at events taking place at Hamp- Okloberlest followed by the Par-Bills TipOffToumamcnt During the regu- were necessary in order to protect main in the United States and con- and yeahs rumbling over the grounds gentle way of tackling, their newest den-Sydney this year. both students and faculty. tinue her education here. Two days of Iler field may explain this phenom- pledge classes. Although no previous dance expe- lar baskelball season. Lancer Line »ill The new Withdrawal Policy promena at a predominately female school. The announcer noted the new rule before Christmas on her trip lo Africa, rience is required, a two day tryout perform half time routines for both this year that forbade the members of session was held in which students men and women's basketball There- ises to be beneficial lo the students she went to her homeland and was enrolled at Longwood College First, able to see her sister, her father's famLongwood fraternities', Iler Run the fraternities from crossing the cones were responsible for learning and per arc also plans in the near future lor the the policy gives a clear understanding ily, and her mother's family but was held Friday brought on a cheering which separated them from the new- forming a dance routine. According squad lo perform at a Hampdcnof what is expected as far as adminisnot able to sec her parents. audience to Iler Field and some pretty est initiates. Last year, any group who to sophomore co-captain Shannon Sydney football game as well as some trative duties required in Ihe withcrossed the cones was first given a ol their home basketball penal On January 26, she had to go on a excited men, all anticipating this Carter. Lancer Line incorporates Lancer Line is looking for- drawal process. Second, the policy seven hour bus ride. "When I arrived semester's new fraternity pledge warning before being dismissed, bui techno music with ajazz style of dancthis year, in order to minimi/e injury, ing. ward lo an exciting season and en- provides a set list of steps to take when at 10p.m., they went through classes. considering a withdrawal. The cureverybody's papers, then made me By 4:00 PM. Alpha Sigma Phi, no warnings were given Carter also slated that although their courages everyone lo join them in Despite the excitement of each dance style is similar to that of the supporting Longwixid Be sure to tent reformations include a standard group, the fraternity members kept cheerleaders, "We use more of a free come oul and cheer both ihc 1 .unccrs for which all departments are required to follow, terminating any confusion the lines drawn. As the names of each and Lancer Line on as another excitstyle type dancing." between the Ihree Schools of Educapledge were called out, the new pledge Also heading up the dance team ing season rolls around. tion here at Longwood. made a mad dash at the fraternity they Senior, Heather Ickes, states, "Il 'l rushed, to meet a hyped group of helpful having the procedures laid out Monday night football reenactors in an order which sludenls and faculty Large piles of men devoured their can both follow. This way there is no new pledges, welcoming them to the confusion between the two. It also following months of pledging and to a helps Ihose students which may not possible lifetime of brotherhood. have understood the previous policy." In past years, fraternities welcomed According to the Longwood Colnew pledges by visiting the residence lege Catalog, there has not been a halls and storming the room w ith their change in the Withdrawal Pol is) si K C welcomes and invitations. Toprevenl Longwoods Smoking Policy, see page 2 before 1990 The Fall 1995 Policy damage to the residence halls and reduces the number of people required from disturbing other residents, frain the withdrawal transaction and ternities agreed to initiate a new LongWLCX Conference, see page 2 allows for the process to be a more wood tradition, hence Iler Run. personal endeavor. Friday's Iler Run was the fourth at Dr. Vogt. who is beginning her Comics, see page 3 Longwood. According to Greek Afsecond year as Registrar, believes that fairs Coordinator, Savita Rai. Tier the new Withdrawal Policy, "Provides Walk has been well received by the New Volleyball Team, see pace 4 a sense of direction in the withdrawal Longwood community and has since process for students and faculty alike." become a fun tradition at Longwood."
New Withdrawal Policy Promises to be Benificial for Students and Staff
Lancer Line Dance Team Gears Up for 1995 Season
Iler Run Ushers in Pledges
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