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Supreme Court Hears Cases On Affirmative Action Nick I.line.

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12 points, while an outstanding essay gets you 1, and being a minority is worth 20.

that serves a predominately minority population can also earn the 20 points awarded for being a

Non-minority students who are socio-economically disadvantaged or who attend a high school

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Jennifer Gratz and Barbara Grutter are suing the school

This week the United States Supreme Court is hearing a pair of cases that may have dramatic effects on college admissions policies throughout the country.

Gratz v. Bollinger and Grutter v. Bollinger both challenge the constitutionality of the University of Michigan's affirmative action based point system of admissions. urrcntlv admission to the niversirj ol Michigan's undergraduate program is based on assigning points tor various qualities to each applicant.

Applicants must acquire 100 points out the 150 possible in order to be considered for admission.

In this system, a perfect GPA is worth 80 points, having a parent who went to the school is worth 4.

Scholarship athletes are awarded 20 points.

A perfect SAT score is worth

because they feel that they were hon in college admissions.

At the request of the state wrongly denied admission to the school while less academically Attorney General state colleges qualified minonties were admit- and universities in Georgia also stopped using race as an admisted.

In January, President Bush sions cntenon in 1996.

Last April, Virginia Attorney urged the court to rule against the University of Michigan, stating, General Jerry W Kilgore issued an "the University of Michigan's internal memo to all state schools admissions policies, which award warning them against using race students a significant number of as a main consideration in admitextra points based solely on their ting students or awarding scholarrace, and establishes numerical ships.

"It is critical that each Virginia targets for incoming minority stuinstitution of higher education dents, are unconstitutional."

Thousands of protesters, both assure itself 'hat it is not adminisfor and against affirmative action, tenng any program that is legally claims Tim have gathered around the indefensible," Supreme Court building in Murtaugh, a spokesman for the Attorney General's office.

Washington D.C. According to State Solicitor While this is the first time in 25 William Kurd, "circumstances years that the Supreme Court has dealt with affirmative action today no longer support such proissues, concerns over race and grams and they must be discontincollege admission polices are not ued as contrary to public law."

In March, Virginia Tech joined new.

In 1996 a referendum vote in several other state institutions in California passed Proposition eliminating racial considerations 209, barring all California schools from its admissions process. from using race as a considera See RACE p. 4

Up Close & Personal With The New SGA President Liz Richards Asst- KiUtor

Mike Smith is now the Student Government Association's (SGA) new president.

Smith has been involved in SGA since taking a position as a senator.

"I wanted to help out Longwood, and create a better community on campus," said Smith.

His endeavors as president have the same roots, making Longwood a better place, but he wants to see SGA "run the way it should be," and in the past that "isn't what happened."

Smith has already begun setting the gears in motion with the Student Handbook Committee.

The committee is repon-

sible for reviewing various parts of the student handbook, and proposing changes where they see fit.

Keeping with the idea that SGA is for the students, once a month someone from the SGA office walks through the dinning hall, getting student's opinion on Longwood.

This gives SGA an idea of how students feel the university is being managed, and what changes can be made to fix any problems.

"Keeping an ear to the ground, and just paying attention to the students also helps me when it comes time to implement changes," said Smith.

In the past, SGA has been seen as the "money machine" for student

organizations, but Smith plans to change that.

"There has already been a separation of SGA and the people who give out money to organizations [SAFC], so now I want SGA to be the place where students can come to voice their ideas and concerns about the school," said Smith.

Every Tuesday at 3:45pm, SGA meets to discuss the events on campus.

It is an open forum where students, who are not on SGA, can come to propose any thoughts they might have.

"I encourage students to take responsibility for their own actions, and to also have some initiative and come to the SGA meetings.

It's a great place to voice opinions to the entire SGA

board," said Smith.

There are times when students seek out administrators to solve problems regarding the university, however according to Smith, "what usually happens is the student tells the administrator, and it doesn't go much farther from there.

"Students should come to SGA and tell us their issues, and we will do everything we can to create some kind of turnover rea-

garding the situation."

If you would like to contact SGA, their email address is stugovt@longwood.edu, BOX # 2911, telephone x2111.

Editorial

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April 3, 2003

Words From the Editor The media has always been fascinated with war coverage.

Everyone wants the latest news, the breaking story, the most intimate detail of what the troops eat and how many shots they've fired.

But at what point does the coverage go too far? When does the public's right and desire to know begin to interfere with the safety of our troops who are trying to do their job?

"Operation Iraqi Freedom" has the advantages of the latest technology, from weapons to military planning, and even new advances

in media coverage.

A recent development is the use of "imbedded" journalists. These reporters, such as the well-known Ted Koppel, travel with a military regiment and give news reports amidst the action, whether it's recent fighting or even a sandstorm.

The purpose of imbedded journalists is to make the viewer feel like he/she is not only receiving the most up-to-the-minute information, but that they are actually in the desert with the soldiers.

I think that the whole idea of "imbedded journalists" is a bit over the top.

One news channel asked Walter Cronkite how he felt about the

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war coverage, and he replied that it was more of an entertainment spectacle than anything else.

I have to agree.

With the number of reality TV shows skyrocketing, it's obvious that America has an obsession with other people's lives.

But when you sit down and turn on the TV, the broadcasters have a remarkable ability to talk for hours without saying much at all.

"Look at the sky in Baghdad!

It's 5:00 a.m. there now! Look at the smoke! Bob, can you tell us what you see from your hotel room on the seventh floor?"

"Well, gee, Peter, it's still dark and all I can see is smoke. And I'm hoping that the United States' bombs are as accurate as they say they are, because I'm staying in this hotel and, being on the 7th floor, I really don't have a plan for evacuation. And this is Bob,

reporting live from Baghdad. Back to you, Peter."

I actually saw an exchange similar to this one about a week ago.

And this is what we call journalism?

The detrimental effects of imbedded journalism are already beginning to show.

NBC and National Geographic both fired reporter Peter Arnett after he granted an interview to state-run Iraqi television and made disparaging remarks about the war and its lack of support in the United States.

And Fox recently reprimanded Geraldo Rivera after he reportedly gave away sensitive information about a battle before it took place.

Of course, that's what happens when you send in guys who used to televise paternity tests in front of a live studio audience for a living.

Is there a solution for the mad-

ness? Will the media get to the point where no one can stand to watch because it's a giant circus?

I can only hope that the American public raises its voice in an outcry against what could be a very dangerous practice.

Of course, I don't think that we should eliminate coverage altogether, but I do think that it needs to be toned down to a more moderate level.

Why don't we let the military and our government do its job?

Let's trust that they are in Iraq ultimately to protect us, whether we agree with it or not.

People, even journalists, need to realize that when it comes to war, there is just some information that the public doesn't need to know.

Dawn Kanehl Editor-in-Chief

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: On behalf of the Longwood Ambassadors I would like to take a few moments to respond to and reflect on a letter published in The Rotunda a few weeks ago from Lindsay Tuck.

Lindsay wrote the paper to raise the question of why organizations such as the Longwood Ambassadors have a GPA stipulation as well as questioning if this GPA requirement cheats organizations out of worthy citizen leaders.

First, Longwood Ambassadors would like to commend Lindsay for her desire and willingness to become involved in the Longwood Community as well as her courage to speak up on issues that concern her.

It is an indication that true citizen leadership and school spirit lives inside of her and we urge her to not be discouraged and to continue to look for leadership opportunities on and off campus.

Intelligence, like Lindsay pointed out, is a tricky thing. We all know someone who receives high marks but is lacking in regular everyday common sense.

Equally we all know someone who is highly intelligent but does not have grades that reflect that.

We can make these distinctions

about their intelligence because we know them and interact with them.

We are able to draw these conclusions after time spent with or around them.

Unfortunately organizations do not have this luxury extended to them and must rely on other things to help us get a clearer picture of each candidate, including GPA. No one really knows where this GPA requirement came from, who thought of it and what their reasoning behind it was, but here are a few reasons that give consideration to why GPA might be important to an organization that do not include intelligence.

All organizations select their membership from a very selfish viewpoint.

We all want members who not only possess the characteristics that embody good leadership, camaraderie, and strong representation, but we also strive to find members who will work well within our organization and for it.

Now this last thing is key, we look for members who will work for our organization.

Placing our GPA .5 above the University's allows us the assurance that members will have enough of a buffer room that they

will be able to grow and contribute within our group with little if any academic problems and concerns to detract them.

Another reason that GPA may be helpful to selection committees is that it helps weed out and eliminate some candidates.

Everyone who makes decisions about whom to let into their organization, company, university etc. needs a way to eliminate some candidates.

Using GPA to do this is not particular to organizations on this campus; it is a common gauge for many if not all across the state and country.

Also you asked: "What do grades have to do with being a citizen leader?"

Well, on the surface, nothing; but if you look into the question and the idea of what a citizen leader is then the answer becomes a little more clear.

Longwood goes to great lengths to promote the idea of citizen leadership. So what is a citizen leader? â– Longwood's mission: You cannot develop one part of the person; you must develop the whole person.

You can't do one successfully

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Hypocrisy at Longwood A Response to Sexual Assault Letter from 3~6~03 Patrick Howard Guest Writer

Recently, I had the honor of defending a friend on this campus who had been accused of sexual assault.

I call it an honor because despite the fact that my stance may have been an unpopular one, it was a side that needed to be brought to everyone's attention.

For this, I have been both applauded and attacked (verbally), and both were expected.

I was willing to let the issue die after the He Said/She Said piece ran in the February 27 Rotunda.

However, a follow-up piece was run in the next issue, by one of the Rotundas own staff members, and I feel the need to respond.

I will address each oversight or hypocrisy in turn.

To start with, the writer, Ms. Knsten Casalenuovo, has stated that the big deal shouldn't be over "whether it happened or not," but to prevent it from happening at all.

I hate to inform you of this, but whether it happened or not matters quite a bit, especially when it vindicated my friend and saves his reputation.

Furthermore, I know I was nght when I said that four to eight percent of all sexual assaults are falsified- I check my sources.

I don't need your validation.

Did you even read the "She Said" half?

In your response, you ask me, "Who am I to make the call in this particular case," and "Was I

there?"

If you happened to read the "She Said" portion of the debate, you would have noticed such phrases as "A close friend of mine WAS sexually assaulted, and the assaulter seems to have gotten off without any sort of punishment..." or even better, "I now have to walk around campus seeing him flirt with girls and bite my lip trying not to run up to the girl, pull her aside, and tell her what he did."

Sounds pretty judgmental to me, even "making the call," especially when the wnter proclaims "Shame on you Longwood," yet Ms. Casalenuovo seems to have completely overlooked all of this.

Next, my ability to be unbiased was called into question, as it was stated that I was a close friend of the accused, and to use Ms. Casalenuovo's phrase, "How surprising."

Allow me to bring another word into this discussion: Hypocrite.

Dictionary.com defines it in old Latin as basically a feigner, someone who wears a mask, but most people who use the word today understand it to mean someone who preaches against something that they themselves are guilty of.

Ms. Casalenuovo calls me out because I am good fnends with the man I defended.

Yet after a little careful research (using the school directory) it was shocking to me that someone who would so blatantly accuse me of being biased would happen to

live two doors away from the sexual assault accuser.

This is especially odd, considering that I know people on that hall.

They have made it well known that my friend's reputation has been dragged through the mud by the accuser, that the residents of the hall don't feel comfortable with his presence because of her.

And you live two doors away from her?

Ms. Casalenuovo, you are a shining example of unbiased opinion.

Please become familiar with the word hypocrite; it applies in this situation.

My article was no slap in the face to anyone except those who would use the law for their own gain.

I fully support any woman who has been a victim of sexual assault, and I also hope and pray for them.

My family has experienced assaults as well, and I'm sorry you or anyone in your family had to go through it, as I have seen the pain up close.

It does make life harder for the many good guys out there, among which I count myself.

I do not, nor will I ever, feel any shame in defending my friend, or anything that I feel is right.

I only ask that if others are going to call me out publicly, that they please read all the facts and not fall into hypocrisy.

As I said before, I may have taken an unpopular stance, but I can look at myself in the mirror every morning and be proud that I stood up for what was right.

And unlike the writer of the "She Said" half of the debate, I put my name on my opinions, instead of hiding behind an anonymous name.

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More Letters to the Editor Your concert reviewer neglected to mention the reason that Fighting Gravity was even on this campus.

Did she happen to miss the lead singer mentioning the organization that they were there supporting?

Did she leave during the intermission when the students involved went on stage to tell the attendees what the purpose was?

No I think not. The band was in fact here for the Finale Event for Up Til Dawn, an organization she clearly knew nothing about.

Up Til Dawn raises funds for

Editor's Note IjLst Âťwk a Drop was submitted to The Ihtuiulu implying that the S(JA was

considering eliminating the Multi-Cultural Ilepresentative and having only a Black Student Assocation representative instead.

The 80A wants Longwood to know that such allegations are simply a rumor. The SGA has (absolutely no plans to eliminate! any scats of the Senate.

If you have questions for the SGA, attend their meetings Tuesdays at 3:45 p.m. in the Student Union.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a free hospital to cancer patients under the age of 18.

The Finale Event was the culmination of a year of hard work and dedication.

45 Minute Lunch and Fighting Gravity were here to celebrate the year of success with us.

It would behoove your concert reviewer to include the reason for the fun concert that she happened to attend.

I hope she enjoyed her, free concert,, free food, free glow stick, and a fun two hours of music.

GPA cont'd p. 2 without the other. Your growth can stop if you have reached a plateau with one of them.

It's about are you taking advantages of all the opportunities that you have had. We want to graduate balanced people who can give back to the community.

If you only learn to be a leader outside of the classroom, how does that prepare you to work inside of it?

People think that leadership is just what you do outside of the classroom but it is also about challenging and growing.

And if you feel that you are not being challenged in the classroom then you should ask for it

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New Election Reform Wave Hits Campuses UC-San Diego joins student governments adopting fair elections methods Prtss Ktltast

In a vote that reflects a growing national trend toward better voting methods, the Associated Students of UC-San Diego (ASUCSD) have approved instant runoff voting for student government elections.

ASUCSD members voted overwhelmingly for the measure after a Voting Systems Task Force unanimously selected instant runoff voting over nine other systems.

Recommended by Roberts Rules of Order, IRV simulates a majority runoff election, but in a single election.

As with traditional "delayed" runoffs, a candidate wins if receiving a majority (more than 50%) of the vote.

But instead of holding two separate elections, voters vote for both their first choice and for their runoff choices by ranking candidates: first choice, second and third.

If no candidate receives 50% of first choices, the instant runoff takes place.

The weak candidates are eliminated, and ballots are counted for the top-ranked candidate on each ballot in the runoff.

The system ensures a majority of students support the winning candidate, without the cost, negative campaigning and drop in turnout often associated with delayed runoff elections.

Many colleges such as Caltech, MIT, Rice, Harvard and Princeton have used IRV for years, but now the number is growing rapidly.

Schools recendy adopting IRV include Duke, Vassar, University of California Davis, University of Maryland, University of Illinois, Whitman and William and

Mary.

This November, San Francisco will become the first major U.S. city to use IRV for citywide elections.

IRV legislation has been introduced this year in 20 states.

The Voting System Task Force analyzed 10 different voting methods and then

The offical statement that the institute, "shall not discriminate against, grant preferences in favor of, or otherwise weigh or consider an applicant's disability, age, veteran status, political affiliation, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious belief or gender," applies not only to admission practices, but also to hiring policies and determining financial aid.

"The attorney general is supportive of what Tech has done," claims Murtaugh. "He firmly believes no one should be discriminated against because of race or gender" Longwood does not use a point system for admission.

Hive is no language dealing with affirmative action in Longwood's official admissions policy.

According to James M, Associate Director of Admissions, "we do consider a variety of factors in determining admissions, not just test scores and GPAs." Although race is one of these factors, Yarbrough insists, "it would be unfair to consider race a determining criteria in admission when we make the decision based on 20 to 30 factors" According to Yarbrough, the University is committed to creating diversity on campus mainly

conducted mock elections for elections that often with their top four choices leads to runoff elections when one candidate does to gauge student reaction.

"The Voting System Task not garner 50% of the Force decided that IRV was votes. the best option available," At the student governsaid Max Harrington, ment level these runoffs UCSD freshman senator can result in decreased turnout and increased and task force chair.

"The AS heeded our call, costs. The administration and I'm proud to say that of a campus-wide election UCSD has now joined in a can cost several thousand growing movement which dollars.

"I think that instant is seeking to re-democrarunoff voting is the finantize our country," A main benefit of IRV cially responsible choice cited by the task force was since it corrects the probits positive effect on voter lems of runoffs in one system, promotes maximized turnout.

"In our surveys students voter choice and better reported that they felt bet- ensures majority rule," said ter represented by IRV UCSD freshman senator than by plurality and some Mike Schoeck. students who haven't voted The Center for Voting in past elections even said and Democracy, a nonthey would vote in future profit, non-partisan organielections if IRV were zation that promotes fair implemented," said elections, is a national Georgia Kellogg, an At- resource on instant runoff large member of the task voting and has a special force. website devoted to IRV on To ensure representative campuses. For information, leaders, many student gov- contact (301) 270-4616 or through aggressive recruiting ernments as well as local visit www.fairvote.org. policies. and state jurisdictions around the country have a majority rule requirement

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Tkis Weeks SGA Update Kriiten Casalenuovo Staff Writer Last week in the SGA, Ian Sale was appointed as die new vice president since the former, Mike Smith, assumed the presidency.

President Smith said that he was appointing Sale because someone with experience in the SGA was needed, but he didn't want to leave other positions on the executive board open.

Monica Sober, Junior class president, expressed that senate members should be more involved in appointing executives so a vote was called to officially appoint Sale. The vote was unanimous.

In other executive news, Alicia Moody stepped down as secretary, so that position is now open.

Treasurer Bryan Lee stated that all members of senate have the opportunity to be appointed to the executive board.

Decisions as to who will assume the secretary position for the remainder of the semester are now under way.

President Smith then opened the Senate up to discussion on their personal initiatives.

Senator Paul Rosenblatt shared his concern for much-needed coin machines in the residence hall laundry rooms. Susan Sullivan, director of the Student Union, stood and spoke on her mutual concern, giving full support of the idea.

She said that the reason coin machines were never placed in the

laundry rooms was because of fears of vandalism.

She feels that Longwood students have proven that they are not vandals and that there should be no concern over it However, Mrs. Sullivan is not the person in charge of making that decision. The faculty members who have authority over that decision are Jim Simpson, Director of Material Management, and Tim Pierson, Vice President of Student Affairs.

Other initiatives that were addressed include the construction workers' heckling of students.

Monica Sober brought up this issue and Sarah Schoper, faculty advisor to the SGA, agreed that it was a problem.

Vice President Sale said that he will speak with Brent Douglass on this issue.

Treasurer Lee expressed his desire for the SGA to put recycling bins in the Student Union to support the environmental cause.

He also suggested that at least one member from every organization attend an SGA meeting so they can become familiar with SGA procedures.

Finally, Treasurer Lee and Sarah Anastas, Senior class president, want to start a spirit committee that will address ideas on how to raise student morale.

Vice President Sale proposed his idea for a "welcome back weekend" in the fall. Activities will include a triathlon with teams of each class and

faculty competing against one another.

If you have any ideas please contact Ian Sale at iwsale@longwood.edu, or Lori Sprosty at lasprost@ longwood.edu.

Tun Pierson, Ian Sale, and Monica Sober met with an interior decorator last Wednesday to make plans to remodel the Stoa lab in the library into a twenty-four hour study lounge.

Last Monday, Mike Smith, Bryan Lee, and Monica Sober met with SACS, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

SACS' approval of Longwood is essential, because they are the organization that accredits colleges and schools.

Treasurer Lee was pleased to announce that they are amazed with our schooL President Smith commented on his Board of Visitors meeting, in particular on construction concerns He said the BOV recognized that the recreation center situation needs to be addressed as well as the condition of the residence halls.

The budget for the science building was just approved, and a contract was made with an architect for the recreation center, although al though that project won't begin for another thirty months.

The construction currendy under way is moving along quite rapidly.

President Smith announced that Granger is sixty percent done and that the parking garage and pedestrian mall will be ready by the time school opens inthefalL

Past UCLA Drug Policu Program Director Convicted Of Making LSD U-WRE A former co-director of the University of California in Los Angeles Drug Policy Analysis Program was convicted Monday of running one of the largest LSD laboratories in history - out of an old missile silo.

William Leonard Pickard, who was employed at UCLA for nearly two years, and Clyde Apperson, his assistant, were convicted Monday of two counts each, of conspiring to distribute, and of manufacturing large amounts of LSD. On Oct. 31, 2000, the Drug Enforcement Agency discovered an old missile silo in Kansas that had been used as an LSD lab. In the silo, agents found 90.86 pounds of LSD and 14 canisters of a chemical needed to produce LSD. The canisters were valued at more than $1 million.

Pickard and Apperson were arrested Nov. 6, 2000, outside Wamego, Kan., while trying to move their drug lab, using a rental truck.

According to court testimony, Pickard and Apperson formerly produced LSD in Sante Fe, New Mexico.

Every five weeks, they produced 2.2 pounds of LSD - about 10 million doses Pickard, who was employed at UCLA from 1999 until about two months before his arrest in 2000, was the co-director of the Drug Policy Analysis Program.

The program, which is a part of the School of Public Policy, focuses on researching the effects of drug policy issues on the public. Pickard's employment did not end because of anything related to his later arrest, said Mark Kleiman, professor of public policy.

The conviction was not Pickard's

first. In 1976, Pickard was convicted of making LSD. In 1980, he was arrested for allegedly selling a hallucinogenic drug, MDMA - more commonly known as ecstasy.

According to trial evidence, three of the four complete LSD lab seizures in the history of the DEA have involved Pickard and Apperson, including a lab in Oregon in 1996, a lab in Mountain View in 1998, and the lab in Kansas in 2000.

Kleiman would not comment on why Pickard was hired despite his history of drug convictions and arrests.

UCLA does not have a definitive policy against convicted drug traffickers, said Lynne Thompson, manager of employee and labor relations.

Pickard and Apperson each face a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of life in federal prison. Their sentencing is set for Aug. 8.

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UPDATE: IRAQ Private Jessica Lynch, 19, has been rescued from the hospital where she and eleven other bodies were found. Military officials declined to comment on her injuries, but they confirm that she is alive and well. The hospital that she was found in had been converted for military purposes, with ammunition, mortars, maps, and terrain models being stored in the basement. Lynch's family is concerned, but ecstatic for her return.

U.S. Marines are finally on the last stage of their trek toward Baghdad, and have sent thousands of troops across the Tigris River in order to be within striking distance of Baghdad. The Marines seemed surprised that they did not encounter more Iraqi resistance along the way - one Amtrac crewman, Lance Cpl. James Boas, 19, commented in The Washington Post, "It makes you wonder where the Iraqi army is. I expected we'd have to fight somebody."

There have been at least 76 confirmed U.S. coalition deaths thus far. To find names and details, visit http: / /www.cnn.com /SPECIAL§/2003/i[aq/forte5/casalties/index.html Seven U.S. Military members are being held as Prisoners of War, and 15 are missing in action. To find names and details, visit http://www.cnn.eom/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/pow.mia/i ndex.html. While official Iraqi military information has not been released, they have said that 420 civilians have been killed.

The U.N. warned that humanitarian food rations being distributed in Iraq have the same yellow packaging as deadly "bomblets" being dropped by the coalition. The bomblets, shaped like a soft drink can, can contuse the children when they land unexploded. The U.N. International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has been urging coalition forces to change the color of the ration covers, hoping to stop these tragic deaths. The U.S. Central Command has yet to comment on the U.N. warning.

On Monday US soldiers fired on a van that would not stop at a checkpoint in Iraq. 13 civilians were killed including women and children.

On Saturday, an Iraqi suicide bomber attacked a US check point.

He apparently stopped at the checkpoint, called soldiers closer to his vehicle, and then exploded a bomb, killing himself and four

Up Til Dawn would like to give special thanks to all the organizations that helped out and donated: Delta Zeta Kappa Delta Delta Sigma Pi Alpha Sigma Alpha Alpha Sigma Phi Alpha Kappa Alpha Sigma Sigma Sigma Sigma Kappa Office of Institutional Advancement Epsilon Chi Phi Crossroads Christian Fellowship Extra special thanks to: SunChase at Longwood for their $1500 sponsorship Longwood Village for their $500 sponsorship

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§\nd the Winner \s«.Chicatfo!

Ashley Sines Staff Wriltr It is quite possibly the best movie of the year. Critics are hailing the adaptation of the Broadway Musical, Chicago.

The incredible costumes and glorious music made this movie a huge hit.

Taking all audiences by surprise, this movie fulfilled the hunger for singing, dancing, laughter, action, and romance.

This movie includes huge stars like R e n e e Zellweger, Richard Gere, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, who appeared together with jhe R&B flavor pi Queen Latifah and Mya. The movie takes a trip back to the twenties with its warped tale of murder, corruption, sex, and booze.

With only a rating of PG-13,

some people might find the racy sex scenes and sultry songs a bit much for a thirteen-year-old.

With that being my only complaint Chicago definitely satisfies.

The film won six Academy Awards, including best supporting actress (Catherine Zeta-Jones), and Best Picture.

Miramax Pictures has definitely put out a winner.

Chicago has gone achieved the honor of having the highest domestic gross of any Miramax film in history.

If you don't trust the critics, trust the figures. This movie will go down in history for turning a 1926 dramatic play into a sexy, uproarious drama.

No matter who you ask, whether it be a boy, girl, man, or woman, they will tell you that Chicago had them tapping their feet and laughing out loud.

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Restaurant Review: Lancer Cafe s Bene Pizza Brian Burton Staff Writer It's 3 o'clock on a Saturday, I'm sitting in Bene Pizzeria, and it is empty.

Granted, three in the afternoon isn't usually considered part of the lunch hour rush, but one wouldn't expect a barren wasteland like this.

Employees are chatting with friends, or watching TV. And I don't blame them; a customer is more rare than educational programing on FOX. I remember last semester when a group of slick-dressed businessmen and women promised Bene pizzeria was going to have a far better selection of foods than the Pizza Hut. They explained that Bene would offer delicious gourmet pizzas, and countless non-pizza options including healthy salads and delectable pastas.

Over the summer they removed my beautiful hut d' Pizza and replaced it with a consumer friendly pizza hubble, complete with a contemporary angular design and stainless steel hanging heat lamps.

The heat lamps, in compliance with Bene's "please the eye, not the tasetbuds" philosophy, serve to thermally regulate the pizza, which would otherwise go cold due to the lack of customers.

And those healthy salads and pastas?

Start mortgaging your dorm rooms, cause a 6 oz. Salad will cost

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more than a bootlegged ticket to a Bruce Springstein concert.

So I've taken the loss of my beloved Pizza Hut a little too hard.

But who didn't?

Served daily were those individually baked pizzas, made fresh to order.

They also cooked up mouthwatering breadsticks, with an option to customize, via an unlimited supply of basil-laced Parmesan cheese.

Oh Pizza Hut, how I long for thee.

Alas, I am stuck with Bene Pizzeria.

At least it's not dining hall food.

Right? Like a totalitarian dictatorship, the Aramark Corporation rules Longwood's food distribution with an iron fist.

Not surprisingly, they're also the force behind Bene Pizzeria.

I eat Aramark food in the school cafeteria several times a week.

The last thing I crave as a dining hall option is more Aramark cui-

sine.

Now the only Aramark free food option on campus is Chick-Fil-A, and don't get me started on the cost of a Chicken sandwich.

(For what you pay for one of those bad boys, it should come with a key to a Porsche under the pickles) In conclusion, I want to say that Bene Pizzeria isn't as bad as I've made it out to be.

The service is great, and you can't beat a hot meal at 11:45 on a Wednesday night, I don't care what kind of pizza it is.

It's just that I loved that Pizza Hut like a child, and it's hard to replace something as beautiful as the buttery crust of personal pan pizza.

I can only hope that Bene Pizza continues to try and improve their menu and keep up the good hours.

By the way, does anyone know where I could pick up a set of those hanging heat lamps for my apartment?

The Fearsome Fivesome: Discussing Sexual Identity in College Shannon Harrison Staff Writer

Date: April 8" Time: 10:00-2:00 p.m.

April 3, 2003

Last Tuesday night the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Unity Alliance sponsored the Fearsome Fivesome, a group of five students, each of a different sexual orientation.

It was a night dedicated to breaking stereotypes. There was a huge turnout for the open forum.

The group began by covering the definitions of all sexualities from Transgender to Trans-sexual.

Humor was tied to serious topics, and no judgment was passed on the five brave individuals that shared their stories.

The students who came out to

get a better understanding of sexuality were not disappointed.

Every aspect of gender issues was covered, starting with a lesbian, followed by a bisexual, a heterosexual and then finishing with a trans-gender male and a gay male.

Not all of these anonymous speakers were students at Longwood, but no doubt our student body captures all of these identities This forum was enlightening in the sense that no matter what sexuality you were, a middle ground was reached and opinions were respected.

The transition from the "High School" mindset that may have openly discriminated against the

norms of sexuality in religion and societal standards, was thrown out the window while the audience spent the evening accepting people for who they are.

Nothing more and nothing less was asked for.

Their individual stories were kept as confidential as possible with respect to the open environment.

One thing that was shared was that all the speakers agreed that the sexuality they have adapted into was a "process" not something that was stumbled upon one afternoon.

These different sexualities deserve respect, and we should look on them with an open mind.

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Students Flock to Sell Their Stuff on eDau Sarah Bills U-WTRE Peter Rane picked up a used Michael Jordan jersey at a thrift store for $6, hoping to sell it for a quick $20 on eBay. Within a week, the Brigham Young University sophomore had auctioned off his thrift store jersey for J165.

"If you're honest, and you use it wisely, you can earn a lot of money and buy things for less," said Rane, who frequendy buys and sells on eBay. More and more college students buy and sell discounted items using eBay, one of the world's most popular online auctions.

On any given day, the site displays 12 million items across 18,000 categories. In 2002, eBay members transacted almost SI5 billion in sales.

Patrons must register with eBay, and sellers must open an

account before they can post items. eBay claims a percentage of the sale price along with a small fee to post the item.

Sellers can pay additional fees to add pictures, bold lettering or links to other sites.

Better presentation yields more sales, said Rane, who usually pays extra to display pictures of the items he's selling. He also stressed the importance of honesdy representing items.

Besides selling things from thrift stores, Rane said he also sells belongings he no longer uses.

"You can find stuff in your house that's useless to you that somebody else will want, and you can make money off it," Rane said.

Patrons can find nearly everything on eBay, from antiques, to cars, to stamps and tickets.

Most sales and purchases on the site occur through an auction format or a "Buy It Now" format.

"Everybody usually waits until the last minute to buy stuff," Rane said. "It's fun to see if you come out on top."

After the transaction occurs, buyers and sellers can leave feed-

Peter Rane picked up a used Mickael Jordan jerseu at a thrift store for $0.~within a week-auctioned it orLfor$165 back about the other person for future eBay patrons.

Potential buyers should pay attention to this feedback before bidding in order to protect themselves, said April Ebbert, 26, from Knoxville, Tenn., who has become an avid eBay user over

Apple of the Week: ACHEW! Sniffle...

Tis the Season lor Allergies, Know Your Enemies and How to Treat Them

have been an itchy nose, but after sneeze number seven, I thought I might be allergic to something in my room.

Even after the episode was over, I was still stumped as to why I had almost experienced death-by-sneezing.

While I may not have any allergies, and my sneezing may have just been a fluke, many people are troubled with allergic reactions to peanuts, dust, and pollen, among other things.

Reactions to such allergens can occur in all parts of the body, but the most common is allergic rhinitis.

Approximately 40 million

people in America experience this condition.

The nasal cells on the inner lining of your schnoze react very hostilely towards certain allergic triggers, and become inflamed (with anger) and swollen (with fury).

As a result many people expenence sneezing, runny nose, and all that fun stuff.

Alternative treatment includes acupuncture and reflexology, which are based around ancient Chinese practices that incorporate various pressure points on the body, and stimulating the nervous system to rid people of certain ailments.

Traditionally, doctors are used to giving antihistamines, decongestants, nasal sprays, inhalers and other drugs to counteract symptoms.

Sometimes they can give injections to provide temporary immunity to environmental allergens.

Currently, there are a num-

the past two years.

But even careful checking does not always ensure a good shopping experience.

Sometimes individuals don't ship or pay for items on time.

Less than one onehundredth of one percent of all eBay's listings are fraudulent, according to the company.

But with this figure the site may have hosted as many as 18,000 fraudulent auctions during the last quarter of 2002.

Although fraudulent transactions occur, the overall benefits outweigh the risks for many.

"If there's something you want, and you don't have a lot of money to spend, especially as a college student, you can probably find it for less on eBay," Ebbert said.

ber of over the counter drugs that can be taken to alleviate the symptoms of allergies.

Sudafed will clear up your sinuses, various nasal sprays can aid in the inflammation of your inner honker, and Clarinex, which was once offered only through prescriptions, is currently available in stores.

Shunning the beautiful outdoor weather, or tossing your pets to the streets, are extreme measures that don't need to be taken if your allergies are bothering you.

If it gets really bad, and your nose is rubbed raw from the box of tissues you've used today, it might be time to see your doctor.

"You get more of a selection, and you can almost always find the things you want."

Ebbert bought the headpiece for her wedding veil on eBay after comparing pnees and realizing she could save $15.

She said eBay's broad collection allows her to be more particular of style and price.

"It's like the world's biggest garage sale," Ebbert said. "There's lots of crap on there but also a lot of good stuff."

Natalie Nelsen, 20, a junior from Fredricksburg, Va., said eBay can be addictive.

"It's like a shopping spree in your home," she said, "and you're not really breaking the bank at allNelson created mixes of her favorite songs from her compact discs, and now she may sell the onginals on eBay. "I just look at all the money I waste on buying CDs," she said.

"It's rime I get back the $16."

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Medley and Steele Honored Softball 6-0 in CVAC; 19-3 Overall Jennifer Steele of Longwood University (19-3 overall, 6-0 CVAC) has been selected as the CVAC Softball Pitcher of the Week.

Jennifer posted an earned run average of 0.76 this week in 18.1 innings of work as she recorded three of Longwood's six wins.

At Queens University Steele held her opponents virtually scoreless allowing only 2 earned runs and recording 23 strikeouts for the week.

For the season, she is 9-1 and has pitched 51.1 innings allowing only 27 hits, 10 earned runs, seven walks, and 33 strikeouts to post a 1.36 earned run average.

Brian Medley of Longwood University (12-12 overall, 6-10 CVAC) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference (CVAC) Baseball Player of the Week.

Medley led Longwood to a 3-1 week, hitting an incredible .733 with three home runs, four doubles, 11 runs scored, and six RBI in four games.

He leads the Lancers in batting average (.384), runs (26), doubles (11), and slugging percentage (.651).

Medley was also named this week's ECAC Division II South Region Player of the Week.

Mens lenms 1-1 Over Weekend Sports Information

Longwood University split two non-conference matches last week, defeating Hampden-Sydney 7-0 March 25 before falling 1-6 at NCAA Division I Liberty University March 27.

The Lancers are now 9-4 overall, remaining 2-3 in the CVAC, and scheduled to host CVAC member Lees-McRae (N.C.) April 2.

The 9-4 record equals the finest season start in the 23year history of the program.

At Hampden-Sydney, Longwood took all six singles matches and all three doubles contests (for the one team point).

Gaining wins in singles were senior Paul Peterscn/Blacksburg at #1 (64, 6-2), sophomore Chris Newman/Chesapeake at #2 (6-2, 6-0), freshman Diego Quiros/ Quesada, Costa Rica at #3 (6-3, 6-2), senior Chip Howard/ WUliamstown, N.J. at #4 (6-2, 6-2), freshman Ian Young/Bowie, Md. at #5 (6-1, 6-1), and senior Matt Graham/Cheasapeake at #6

(6-1, 6-1).

In doubles, Quiros and Howard won at #1 (8-1), as did Petersen and Young at #2 (8-0), while Newman and Graham won at #3 (8-4).

At Liberty, the Lancers took )ust one of six singles matches as Quiros won at #3 (6-7, 6-4, 6-3).

Following the Lees-McRae match, Longwood will travel to North Carolina this weekend to play at Pfeiffer April 4, at Queens April 5, and at Belmont Abbey April 6.

lead the game in scoring until the Purcellville went 2 4 with a RBI, while seventh inning. Camden hit a home- Shelby Ray/ Chesterfield (1-3) had run in the first inning to score the one run. Ports pitched allowing only Longwood University won six of first run for the Lancers. Camden five hits and one run with three strikeseven collegiate Softball games last finished 1-3 with one walk and a RBI outs. week, defeating CVAC opponent to score the only two runs for the Against Alderson-Broaddus, Queens (N.C.) 9-1 and 12-0 March 24, Lancers.

I-ongwood scored six runs in the first falling to Wingate (N.C.) 3-2 in the Wheeler (1-3) had a RBI. With the inning, one in the second, two in the first game, before striking back and bases loaded for the Bulldogs in the fifth, and one in the sixth to end the defeating the Bulldogs 13-0. seventh inning Sarah Carleton hit to game in six innings.

Longwood participated in the the short-stop and earned two RBI, Longwood was led by Potts (2-4) Salem Invitational on March 29 to put Wingate up by one run. with two runs, 2 RBI, and a homerun. defeating the University of South Potts pitched the five innings Sophomore Jennifer Steele/ Manassas Carolina-Aiken 4-1, Alderson- allowing four hits, no runs with three Park went 2-2 with one run, while junBroaddus (W. Va.) 10-2, and West strikeouts. Steele pitched two innings ior Monica Alexander/Orange went Liberty State (W Va.) 4-1. allowing two hits and one run, while 1-2 with one run and a double.

The Lancers are 19-3 overall, 6-0 in Dempsey faced three batters in the Sophomore Alishia Stewart/ Faber (1the CVAC, and scheduled to travel to seventh inning allowing three hits 2) had one run, three RBI, and a South Carolina to face CVAC oppo- and two runs with two errors. homerun. nent Coker on Fnday, April 4. In the In the second game, Longwood Steele pitched for the Lancers opener at Queens, Longwood scored scored seven runs in the second allowing only two hits. Ray (1-2) had four runs in the first inning, two runs inning before adding an additional one run, a double, and two RBI. in the third, one in the fourth, and an six in the third to end the game in Camden had one run and a double. additional two runs in the sixth to end five innings. The Lancers attack was Freshman Mallory Gordon/ the game in six innings. led by freshman Becca Walker/ Powhatan went 1-2 with a double, Wheeler (4-4) had two runs, two Gainsville (2-2) with two runs, a while classmate Becca Walker/ RBI, and two doubles to lead the double, two RBI, and a stolen base, Gainesville went 1-3 with two runs, Lancers. Alexander (2-3) had one run, while Ray (2-2) with two runs, a dou- one RBI, and a double. a double, and a stolen base, while ble, and one walk Burnette went 2-3 Seniors Tiffany Wheeler/ Steele (2-3) had two runs and a double. with one run, three RBI, and a stolen Fredericksburg and Andi Camden had a double and a RBI, base, while Alexander (1-1) had one Papadopoulos each had a RBI. and Ray had one RBI. Sophomore run, a homerun, three RBI, and a Against West Liberty, Longwood Alishia Stewart/ Fabet stole a base. stolen base. scored three runs in the fourth inning Potts allowed only four hits with two Camden (1-3) had two runs, one and one in the sixth to win the victostrikeouts. Potts also had a homerun walk, and a RBI. Camden (1-3) also and three RBI. In the nightcap, The had two runs, two RBI, and a double.

Walker went 2-3 with a stolen base Lancers scored four runs in the sec- Senior Andi Papadopoulos/ Colonial to lead the Lancers. Potts went 2-4, ond, five in the third, one in the fifth Heights (1-3) had one run and a while junior Heather Williams/ and two in the sixth, to end the game stolen base. Steele stood on the Brookneal hit a homerun and had in only six innings. mound for Longwood and allowed three RBI. Camden went 3-3 to lead the only one hit.

Ray and Alexander stole bases.

Lancers with a double and three RBI. Against USC-Aiken, Longwood Freshman Megan Dempsey/Ione, Wheeler (2-3) had two runs, one RBI, scored one run in the second inning, Calif, stood on the mound allowing six and a stolen base, while freshman two in the fourth and one run in the hits and one run with five strikeouts.

Mallory Gordon/ Powhatan (2-3) had seventh inning. The Lancers were led Following the Coker game, two runs, one RBI, and a stolen base. by sophomore Megan Longwood will play at Erskine (S.C.) Ray (24) had two runs, two RBI, Camden/Bedford who went 2-4 with on Saturday, April 5, and at Anderson and a homerun. Alexander had one one run. Seniors Jennifer Potts/ on Sunday, April 6. run, one RBI, and a ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ double; freshman Julie FREE RENT Oakes/ Stafford had 4 buddies lease an awesome 4one run, one RBI, and bedroom apartment.1 a double; while Steele Fret rent (or one person or you can split that one person's fret had one tun and a dourtnt up bet wetn all of you! ble. Burnette had a That's a savings of up to $80 a month per per soi1 stolen base. Steele pitched three innings, allowing no hits with five strikeouts, freshman pitcher Dempsey pitched two innings.

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Robinson and Farr Lead Women s Tennis (8-3).

Through 11 matches, Longwood Longwood University dropped its is being led in singles by Robinson only match last week, falling 3-4 at (5-1 CVAC) and Farr (6-0 CVAC) NCAA Division I Liberty with their 13-4 records overall.

University March 27.

They are followed by Robertson The Lancers are now 9-2 overall, (9-7, 3-3), sophomore Catherine remaining 5-1 in the CVAC, and Melvin/Newport News (7-1, 3-0), scheduled to host Randolph- Hess (8-2, 4-2), senior Laura Macon April 1 and then CVAC Whitehurst/Chesapeake (6-6, 3-2), member Lees-McRae (N.C.) April junior Amber Miller/Virginia Beach 2.

(5-7, 2-2), and freshman Ashley At Liberty, Longwood took just Moore/ Midlothian (1-2, 0-0). two singles matches and two of In doubles, Hess and Robertson three doubles contests (for the one are 10-0 overall, 6-0 in the CVAC, team point). followed by Robinson and Farr (9-2, Gaining wins in singles were jun- 5-1), along with Miller and ior Danielle Hess/Bel Air, Md. at Whitehurst (7-4,4-2). #1 (6-1, 6-0) and freshman Jessica Following the Macon and LeesFarr/Williamsburg at #4 (6-4,6-3). McRae matches, Longwood will In doubles, Hess and junior travel to North Carolina this weekLoren Robertson/Fairfax won at end to play at Pfeiffer April 4, at #1 (8-4), as did Farr and junior Queens April 5, and at Belmont Cecelia Robinson/Lynchburg at #2 Abbey April 6.

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Freshmen Mike Brown and Danny McCraw in the March 25th games against St. Paul's.

Longwood won the doubleheader 13-0 and 20-0.

Baseball 6-10 in CVAC; 1242 Overall Sports Information

Longwood University won three of four games last week, sweeping a doubleheader from visiting Saint Paul's March 25 13-0 and 20-0 before splitting a CVAC twinbill at St. Andrews (N.C.) March 29 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; winning 11-7 and losing 8-12.

The scheduled series finale at St. Andrews was rained-out.

The Lancers are now 12-12 overall, 6-10 in the CVAC, and scheduled to host non-conference double-headers this week at Lancer Stadium against Virginia State April 1, Southern Virginia April 2, and Saint Paul's April 3.

Against Saint Paul's in the opener, Longwood scored 13 runs on 11 hits for the five-inning victory.

Junior Brian Medley/Halifax (3-3) led the attack with three hits, including two doubles.

Senior Adrian Watkins/Woodbridge (2-3, 2 RBI) and freshman Danny McCraw/Pamplin (2-2, RBI) each collected two hits - one of Watkins' hits was a two-run home run in the first inning.

Freshman Mike Brown/Courtland (1-0) earned the pitching win with the first 4.0 shutout innings on the mound, yielding no hits with nine strikeouts.

In the nightcap, Longwood

scored 20 runs on 18 hits for another five-inning victory.

Freshman Chris Balus/Newport News (3-3, 2 RBI) led the attack with three hits, including two doubles.

Medley (2-2, RBI), senior Patrick Richardson/Richmond (2-3, 3 RBI), along with sophomores Eric Shirley/Hampton (22, 2 RBI) and Brett Mooney/Virginia Beach (2-3, RBI) each collected two hits one of Richardson's hits was a three-run double. Freshman Mike Williams/Hampton (2-1) earned the pitching win in relief with the final 2.0 shutout innings on the mound, stnking-out all six batters he faced.

Senior Jason Hunsecker/Yorktown went the first 3.o shutout innings, yielding no hits with five strikeouts as he and Williams combined for the no-hitter.

At St. Andrews in the nightcap, Longwood scored 11 runs on 17 hits for the seven-inning victory. Medley (4-4, 2 RBI) led the attack with four hits, including two home runs.

Seniors Jeremy Knicely/Elkton (3-4) and Watkins (3-5) each collected three hits - one of Knicely's being a two-run homer.

Richardson (3-3) earned the complete game pitching win, scattering seven hits.

In the opener, Longwood

scored eight runs on 17 hits during the nine-inning defeat.

Watkins (3-5,3 RBI) and sophomore Robert Gillis/Nova Scotia, Canada (3-5, RBI) led the way with three hits each.

Knicely and Medley each hit home runs for the Lancers. Junior Evan Weinstein/Toronto, Canada (3-2) took the complete-game pitching loss, allowing 13 hits.

Following the three non-conference doubleheaders, Longwood will travel to Hartsville, South Carolina April 5-6 for another three-game CVAC weekend series at Coker College.

Women s Golf #\ in Tourney 10), junior Mary Millage/ Ontano, Canada (82, T-48), along with sophSports Information Intern omore Tucker Longwood shot a team score of McCarthy/ Richmond (89, T-101).

307 to finish first place among 21 SenioTKonn Bennett/ Randolph teams at the William & Mary competed as an individual and shot Invitational women's golf tourna- a score of 95 to finish 114th. ment March 29.

Through eight tournaments, The second day of competition Longwood is led by Hicks with a was canceled due to the weather.

74.74 average.

Longwood was led by sophoHicks is followed by Woodyer more Tiffany Woodyer/North 75.05 (19), Diamond 75.95 (19), Devon, England with 37-36-73 to Millage 79.47 (19), McCarthy 83.21 tie for first place.

(14), and Bennett 71.75 (4).

Woodyer was followed by sophThe Lancers will compete in the omore Amanda Diamond/ Tusculum/Agnes McAmis Leesburg (76, T-10), freshman Memorial Tournament April 7-8 in Stephanie Hicks/Bumpass (76, T Tennessee.

Ola Stokes

Women s Lacrosse Ranked #1; 5-1 Overall Ola Stokes Sports Information Intern

Longwood University dropped a 13-12 overtime decision to #3 California-Davis last week in women's collegiate lacrosse.

The Lancers, ranked #1, are now 5-1 overall, and scheduled to travel to Pennsylvania to face #4 West Chester on Wednesday, April 2.

Against Cal-Davis, Longwood was up 9-6 at the intermission. In the second half, Cal-Davis scored six goals to put the game in overtime.

Stacey Sugarman shot the winning goal in the overtime to give

the Bulldogs the victory.

Longwood's attack was led by sophomores Marisa Cohen/ Mineral with four goals and two assists, and Ernily Bikowski/Fox Run with four goals.

Others included seniors Jen Hilbert/Annandale (lg, la) and Tia Richardson/Ellicott City, Md. (lg, la), along with juniors Carlfee UUery/Charlottesville (lg, 3a) and Kristy Taylor/Lorton (lg, la).

Junior goalkeeper Stacey Schmidt/Berlin, N.J. played 66:00 minutes and made 10 saves.

Through six matches, Longwood is led in scoring by Taylor with 10 goals and 13 assists.

Taylor is followed by Ullery (lOg, 12a), Bikowski (19g, la), Cohen (14g, 6a), Hilbert (lOg, 7a), sophomore Sophie Dress/ EUicott City, Md. (6g, 6a), freshman Lisa Magness/Severna Park, Md. (6g, 3a), Richardson (5g, la), freshmen Christine West/ Millersville, Md. (4g, 2a) and Ali Shafer/Fairfax (4g, 2a), sophomores Shawn Slotke/Baltimore, Md. (lg, 3a), Leanne Kilber/Oakton (4a), and Theresa Naumann/Baltimore, Md. (3a), along with senior Kristin Wydra/Casselberry, Fla. (lg, la).

Following the West Chester match, Longwood will host #7 Gannon (Pa.) on Saturday, April 5, at 11 a.m. on Lancer Field.

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