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IVPferewolves: The Origin of a Species NICK JESTER Ew wanted to make your own wauaiiiiiial? Has was one of temny Itopiss discussed in the recent faculty colloquium held by Dr. Jordan, Longwood professor of anthropology. In Werewolves in Europe, Africa and Farmville," Dr Jordan discussed in detail tbe relationship that animals have had with human throughout history, including the existence of in uwrimals. Aecaukag to Dr. Josdan, there arc six steps at generated by the individuals themselves, and some things imposed on the people by others. The first includes the use of chemical agents. This includes any psychoactive agent that would lead one to believe that they had been transformed into an animal
font). Next, a person needaasubjective experience such as a sweat lodge. An extended period of thne in a sweat lodge can lead to many things, including the belief that you are no longer in your human
photobyhhmTK&r can appear to have been transformed into an animal is through the UM of "mimetic dancing." This has been common in many societies through tnne. ft is when people imitate animals through dance. One of the imposed expe-
tieacesonthewereanhnalisdisFor example, according to Dr. Jordan, a person who contracts rabies looks similar to a dog that has contracted tables. Their saliva will thicken, and they will begin to foam at the mouth. Tbe use of disguises is the next step. This can take many forms. One popular disguise is the use of tattoos. Another way is through tbe use of animal disguises sueh as animal petti. The last step is the one, accusations. Once a person has successfully completed the first five steps it shouldn't be difficult to find a person to accuse them of
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October 5,2000
Recognition for Women's Rights America, and the profound changes that have occurred inAmerican culture which resulted Although Longwood Col- from organization of feminist lege is a predominately female groups over the last four decades. Following the lecture, institution, its Women's Studies program has received little atten- Longwood representatives joined U of R students and participated tion over the years. The School of Liberal Arts in a fireside chat with Rosen. and Sciences is trying to change They were able to ask her questhis, and the first of many mea- tions on her life, education, career, sures was taken Wednesday, Sep- and thoughts on women's issues. An important highlight of tember 27 when Longwood was represented at the University of the evening was when students Richmonds "Building A Better met leaders of the Women InWorld: Women and Men Organiz- volved in Living and Learning ing For Social Justice" lecture (WILL) program from the University of Richmond's series. University of Richmond Westhampton College. This program, which the graduate and new member of the Longwood teaching faculty. Dr. Women's Studies Committee is Megan Taylor Shockley. and her trying to bring to Longwood, beWomen and World History class, gan in 1980 to help raise the selfattended the opening lecture of confidence of women and to prothis series and met with the mote the Women's Studies curriculum. speaker after the lecture. Like U of R, Longwood The speaker for this event was Ruth Rosen, a prominent offers an 18 credit minor in women's historian from the Uni- women's studies but currently has versity of California at Davis. only four participants. The WILL She discussed her latest book. The World Split Open: How The Modern Women's Movement Changed See WILL p^ SARAH WHITLEY Staff Writer
Learning Center Turns to Group Tutoring Board of Visitors to ANNA MEADOWS SufiWriter Could you use help in a class? Would you benefit from an organized study group? The Longwood College Learning Center has recently changed its individual tutoring to group tutoring in hopes of making the experience easier and more beneficial to all. Beth Copperthite, tutor coordinator at the Learning Center, explained this process as being more beneficial to both students and tutors. A single tutor is assigned to a group of students in need of studying the same subject Copperthite then works with both tutor and students to coordinate meeting times A group often meets approximately once or twice a week, depending on the group's needs and flexibility. All arrangements are made by Copperthite so mat
students and tutors must only prepare for and attend the group sessions. What if a student needs the individual attention of one-onone help? If so requested, individual tutors are provided. Group tutoring is thought to operate as a modified study group. Basically, one student may think of an idea another did not, so if placed together, these students can "feed off" of each other and come up with a variety of questions and concepts. They can present these ideas to the tutor, or "teacher" of the group, who often specializes in the subject of study, and can give an informed reply. Group tutoring is similar to working with a professor and a few select others for a class. The tutors are also expected to keep in constant contact with the professor of which subject is being taught. This con-
nection helps the tutor become more informed of what exactly is being taught in class and if there are any prevalent areas of weakness in which the tutor may help with in the group. By keeping in contact with professors, the tutor sees exactly what needs to be addressed in the sessions. Copperthite also coordinates the times in which professors and tutors meet, another luxury of group tutoring. Bom students and tutors are thought to greatly benefit from this experience. Students have an educated source of information on the subject, aside from a professor, as well as a set group of peers to rely on for support Tutors are usually preparing for a career in teaching, and get hands-on experience. They also create a bond with a prof es See TUTOR p. 4
Evaluate Cormier PRESSRELEASE In keeping with its responsibilities to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Longwood College Board of Visitors has the responsibility of regularly evaluating the performance of the President. As she looks forward to her fifth year at Longwood, President Patricia Cormier has requested a forma], community-wide review at this time, and one is scheduled for the week of October 23.2000. A number of diverse stakeholders from within and outside of the college will be interviewed (either individually or in small groups) by the review facilitator, Dr. Edward Penson. Dr. Penson is a recognized authority on presidential review in universities, colleges, systems.
boards, and commissions. The purpose of a review is to aid in the ongoing professional development of the individual being reviewed. It provides feedback about the perceptions of stakeholders, and offers constructive suggestions to improve the effectiveness of the reviewee Although an estimated seventy to one hundred people will be invited to participate (many of whom will be selected using a Table of Random Numbers), there is an opportunity for any member of the college community to communicate in writing with the facilitator. Actjvint*. „  Brock Commons.. Player of the Two Rooms
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