Rotunda vol 82, no 23 april 24, 2003 by Greenwood Library

Volume 82, Number 25

Saying Goodbye to Dawnie, Courtney K, Trevor, and Shane Since 1920

April 24, 2003

ongwood Bookstore s Biujback Policij-or: Wkij $.75 for a $75 Book?! Willard A. Vaughn Opinion Editor

Its that time of year again. Classes end, exams are finished, and there is only one more thing left to do...sell back your unwanted books. But exactly how does that process work? "[We) would rather pay the students [for their books] than buy them anywhere else," said Longwood Bookstore Manager

Louisa Lackey. She further explained how the buy back process worked. First and foremost, the amount that you receive for your book is dependent upon your professor. Ideally, they have their book orders in for the fall semester by the end of March. That list is then entered into the computer and the amount of books needed is determined based upon past sales of textbooks for that particular class.

This determines the number of book that are in demand to cover the amount of books needed by the students for the class. When you go to return your book, if it is determined that the book you have is in demand, then you will get back 50% of what you paid for the book originally. Once the number of books in demand has been satisfied, then the computer determines the national market value for your book.

This is typically anywhere between 5% and 20% of the value of the book depending on the demand nationally for that book. Other factors that contribute to this price is the amount of work that has to be done to log, store and resell the books to colleges and university all across the country. Either way, the bookstore has no say in how much the wholesaler will take for the book.

Unfortunately, some books just cannot be purchased back. This is usually because a new edition of the book has come out. When a publisher releases the book, their profit only comes from the direct sale of that book. The only way that they can make any additional profit on that book is to release a new edition. There are some professors that do not care about the edition that is purchased for his class, but

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Words From tlie Editor^to^Be Hey, I'm Liz, I'm a Delta Zeta, aerobics instructor, and a C O M M studies major Right, I know what you are thinking, a ditzy jock, who knows how to B.S. is the new editor? Not true, my unfaithful colleagues. I have a strange devotion to this paper that is unexplainable. It's like some kind of passion that runs in my blood. I can promise all of you, the readers of The Rotunda, that next year's paper will be nothing short of my blood, sweat, and tears. Well, hopefully there will be no blood drawn, and

the sweat thing usually applies to aerobics. While tears may be shed, I hope they aren't of frustration, but rather stem from feelings of accomplishment and success. Nonetheless, I plan on putting my heart into this paper, and make it the best it can possibly be. This being my first editorial, I am saying hello to all of you, but I want to take this quick chance to say goodbye to a few important people. To Dawn, the editor with the biggest, hardest, cajones I've ever met. You have caused more controversy on this campus, between the soccer team, personal junk, and possible lawsuits, you have managed to pull this paper through some thick red tape. This

past year, while (trying) to be your right hand man, I've learned a lot from you, and I feel fully prepared to take the reigns, all because of you. To the graduating seniors, congratulations! You are finally free of Farmville! No more ternble weekend food at the d-hall, or ten-page papers, arrogant town cops, or 8am classes. Just look what you have to look forward to: rush hour traffic at 7:30am, arrogant bosses, and twenty page proposals. Honestly, you have real responsibilities, at a real job that could have some real impact on the world. You are an adult, and a damn good looking one at that! AU readers can skip over this

part because it's about to get really mushy. To my one and only, you are one of the reasons I chose to stay at Longwood, and I'm so grateful that I did, because I would have thrown away the best thing in my life: the relationship I have with you. When you leave to defend our country, think of me. The ugliness you will experience is enough to make anyone crazy, but when things get tough, remember that I am waiting for you to come home, and I love you. Enough with all the goodbye's. This is my first editorial, and since all first impressions are usually lasting, I'll leave you on a happynote. Humor is the spice of life. This is my motto, the words I live by,

and what I try to carry out everyday. I guess it all started with my dad, who would be the first to crack a joke when the chips were down. So for all of you seniors who are depressed about graduating, and everyone else who is sad about their fnends who are leaving, here is a little joke to make you laugh: "Why did Tigger stick his head in the toilet? He was looking for Pooh!"

Liz Richards Editor-to-Bt

The Rotunda Letters to the Editor

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Dawn Kanehl Liz Richards Amy Whipple Jennifer Dize Michele Thompson Nicholas Elmes Leslie Smith Courtney Olson Huston Daniels James Hare Paula Nusbaum Knstina Loerch Esra Kazanoglu EUie Woodruff Bnan Burton Sam Clegg Kevin Rock Dani Pezold Trevor Potts

Staff Writers: Shane Adcock, Nicole Broussard, Ashley Dow, Juliette Enfield, Stacey Forbes, Shannon Harrison, Matt Hines, Devan MacConnell, Andie Robbins, Margie Rowson, Kassandra Shugars, Ashley Sines, Frannie Stubbs, Kim Underhill, Willard Vaughn, Caidyn White Tht Rotunda, the student newspaper at I-ongwood University, is published weekly dur ing the academic year (except holidays and exam periods) and is printed in the offices of the Immlk Herald, l-'armvilk, VA. All articles, advertisements, letters to the editor, and pictures must be received by nine p.m..the Sunday prior to the next Thursday's publicabon. All letters to the editor must be typed and include name and telephone number Any person wishing to have his/her name not appear on the published letter must request so in writing All letters are sublet to editing I'be Rtlrnida is an equal opportunity employer and is looking for people who are inter ested in writing or layout We currendy have positions available and ask anyone who is interested to come to our meetings, Mondays at 9:15 p.m.

Dear Editor: Longwood University Honor Board asked me to wnte an anonymous letter to The Rotunda. I do not believe in anonymous letters. My name is Andy Freundt, and I am a sophomore at Longwood. For those of you who do not know me, I was the previous President of Longwood's Student Government Association. I thought I would take the time to explain to the student body why I am no longer in my position with S.G.A. During my first year at Longwood, I made one of the most idiotic mistakes of my life. I purchased a fake ID. Like ever)' other college student, I have made choices that I strongly regret. Buying the ID was definitely no exception. I was eighteen years old and away from my parents for the first time in my life. I made a silly choice without even looking into the possible consequences. I bought the ID for a number of reasons. First, I thought it would be a really cool thing to get. I did not even plan on using the stupid thing. I was looking for a new fnend group and thought that having a fake ID would make people think I was a cooler

guy I also thought that it would be funny to show my older brother, using my "cool" fake ID, that I was older than him. I'll just save some time and say, yeah, I was a major dork. About a week after getting the

ID, I joined S.E.A.L. (Student Educators for Active Leadership). I can say that this organization truly taught me what Longwood is about and put me on the right path. After showing off my "cool ID" to some members of the group, the chair of S.E.A.L. at the time told me about the consequences of having a fake ID. He told me a number of things that I did not know. I had no idea that someone could get in trouble for just having a fake ID. I thought you had to get caught using it to get in trouble. Well, he informed me otherwise. He told me about the extreme consequences of having an ID, whether you use it or not. So, I went back to my room that night and checked online. Let's just say that I destroyed my fake ID that night after seeing the consequences. Consequences can include such things as major fines, driving limitations, and even jail time. So, if you have a fake ID, get nd of it now. If you are considering getting an ID, trust me it is not worth the consequences. I thought I did the nght thing over a year ago by getting rid of the ID. I thought it was out of my life. I was wrong. The police figured out that I had an ID and came to my room. You may be wondering how that happened. Let's just say that I have never been so impressed with what Farmville and Longwood polite can do. Do not underestimate them. I had not had the ID in over a year and still

got busted. I can say that I am very lucky, however. 1 was not brought up on charges in Farmville. This may be partially due to the fact that I had the ID so long ago, but I also think it is because I did the nght thing by destroying the ID and had moved on in the right direction. When I found out it was wrong, I got nd of it. If you have an ID or are thinking of getting one, do the right thing. It always turns out better in the end. As much as Farmville impressed me, I was equally unimpressed by Longwood. Many of Longwood's administrators (minus Dr. Cormier) and members of the Honor Board showed me that learning from your mistakes and becoming active are not as important as punishment. They believed that the best way to teach me a lesson was simply to force me to become uninvolved. Although I made the mistake when I was eighteen, before my involvement at Longwood, I am paying for it now as a twenty-year-old. I do not mind, however; I made the mistake getting the ID in the first place, not them. I have to take responsibility for my own actions. I must say to the entire student body, I am sorry. I wish I could continue to serve in the SGA. I love longwood and love all the students I have met in my time here. I look forward to meeting even more of you and hope that no one else makes the same mistake that I did. ~Andy Freundt

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Dear adCOCK Ellic Woodriff Staff Cartoonist

I've read yout column in the Rotunda off and on for the past semester and I'll admit, I've found the wit you lay claim to rather lacking. But since I'm a woman of Longwood, I'll make the assumption that I was too blinded by the stunning pink of HampdenSydney shirts to take proper notice of it. I'll also assume that the wit you lay claim to has intimidated any would-be writers you'd normally get for your article. Far be it for me to suggest you write the very letters you answer. However, going on the belief that you have wit, I'd like to ask you some questions about your piece in last week's paper. You give advice to a young, anonymous, (we'll assume for your sake once more) woman, telling her that she is a liberated woman in the year 2003. An excellent observation and a suggestion befitting one who proposes to dispense advice as well as you do. However, in the next question

you address, you turn hypocnncal and then suggest from your humble perspective that women who are interested in men from I lampden Sydney are solely interested in their wallets. Was this an attempt at satire, playing on society's fascination with material wealth? Are you perhaps suggesting, that despite women being liberated, they are so utterly consumed with gold-digging that rather than act in a liberated fashion and earn it themselves that they would date in hopes of wrangling a man with money? Your obvious wit has left me confused as to what I should do when I come into situations when dealing with the opposite sex. Should I immediately introduce myself to them and alert them of my interest in their appearance? Then go on to determine if they attend a college noted for a large population of upper tax bracket students? Or should I just make sure they have a copy of their bank

statement with them? Or maybe their parents' bank statements instead? I fail to sec the message inherent in your column, and being part of the university newspaper, I assume you are in some way trying to inform the campus of something. Your description of the bland "cookie cutter" personality of HSC students being an unlikelv source of allure for women is sadly countered by your own chauvinistic standards masquerading as intelligent observation. Most women would rather deal with the banal than the obnoxious. In short, Shane, your perspective column lacks just that: perspective. You are making crass assumptions about people you don't know and lumping your boorish attitude with those half-truths to make a mockery of the column you could be doing more with. If last week's column was an attempt at humor, 1 give you credit for trying, but your splicing of real advice and half baked witty commentary resulted in a contradiction that makes you look as stupid as your article.

Props: + To Andi Graham & Andy Gittleson on their engagement. +To Vegan Tacos! +To Women's Lacrosse being #1 again. +To Newly elected SGA and Judicial Board. +To Big Dogs. +To the Vagina Monologues raising $2000 for Madeline's House and $250 for V-Day +To Graduating. Drops: -To Exams on May 2. -To Longwood's "Hell Week" -To 10 page papers assigned right before exams. -To Chihuahuas -To losing senior friends

Speak Out What Are You Doing This Summer?

"Does anyone want to hire me this fall? -Kevin Rock, Graduate

I'm going to King's Dominion, and I'm turning 21. -Liz Flaherty, Sophomore

adCOCK's PERSPECTIVE This semester has been one hell of a journey. Well maybe not for you, but it sure has for me because I am Graduating!!! If you like this column, 1 am sorry to say that it will not be here next semester for your enjoyment. If you don't like it I am sorry to say that it won't be here to annoy you anymore. All of my questions throughout the semester have come from conversations that I have had with groups or individuals about vari-

ous topics. This week's question can be found in the "Activist" section. While I started off my column using the word 'wit' that I define as intelligent satire, I'd like to think that those reading my column will react in an adult manner and follow their feelings and not their prospective date's "parents' bank statements" when looking for a relationship. I think many times people who are liberated, or like to think they are, seem to be quite constrained by money. It is unfortunate that some people did not find the humor in my column that many others did.

The fact is, that I wrote about things that people actually talk about. The purpose of this was to stimulate discussion and generate laughter. Overall, I think that my 'crass' writing style accomplished both. Here are a few more things that I have learned in my six years at Longwood: GO TO CLASS; eventually all D-hall food tastes the same; you'd be surprised what pick up lines actually work; not all sorority girls are the same; brotherhood is more than buying friends; people dance better when they're drunk; if you want to bitch about something be involved first; be open to new ideas, it promotes learning; people will be jealous of your accomplishments.

I'll be working three jobs: waitress, babysitter, and at the mall. I have to pay for my books! ~Sarah Clark, Junior

I'll be road tapping all over the east coast with my family. -Jessica Anderson, Freshmen

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SARS Not Yet Cause for Panic Cornell Univeraity Daily Sun U-Wkl Fears about the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome were highlighted last week. While the disease has received significant media attention, it is important to remember that initial reports of the fatality rate of SARS were grossly inflated and that the risks of contracting the disease are soil low. While it is certainly cause for concern, we must not allow those concerns to give way to panic. While it will be important in the coming days to continue to follow the media's coverage of SARS, it will be equally important to keep the outbreak in perspective. Information regarding SAKS from the U.S. Center for Diaease Control, the World Health Organization, and a number of universities can all be found on the Internet. The onset of the disease has prompted responses from universities and institutions around the globe, and has already had an enormously negative impact on the economies of Hong Kong, Singapore, and other Asian nations. In Beijing, China, the apparent mishandling of the outbreak prompted officials there to fire Health Minister Zhang Wenkang and Beijing's mayor, Meng Xuenong. Perhaps one reason the disease has so many frightened is that so little is known about the condition and how it is spread. Nearly a quarter of the people diagnosed with SARS in China are health care workers, which may indicate that the disease is contracted during close contact with an infected individual. Worldwide, approximately

4,000 cases have been reported with a death toll of 229 individuals. The United States has reported 38 probable cases, though it has reported no SARS related deaths. Canada has reported over 15 fatal instances of the disease. Closer to home, reports indicate that a Syracuse University student may have contracted SARS on a recent trip to Toronto, but experts say he is most likely suffering from another illness such as allergies or a cold. The conflicting information about the disease and concerns surrounding international travel speak to the widespread fear of SARS. While screenings at airports and quarantines in Asia and North America have been enacted in an effort to contain the disease, this should not be seen as cause for alarm. The average student appears to be relatively safe. With proper and immediate treatment, most cases of SARS are not fatal. Interestingly, the spread of SARS seems to be waning in Hong Kong just as the CDC and university health centers like Gannett/Cornell University Health Services have bulked up their resources in an effort to combat any potential infections. Currendy, the Gannett Web site has informational links and resources posted regarding the SARS scare. While the safety of students should always remain the first priority of any university, it seems that the SARS scare may soon be a thing of the past. And though researchers have yet to discover the details of the communicability of SARS, it seems that the average student - whether here or abroad - has very litde to worry about.

American Heroes: Botk Near and Far tragedy so close to home it is nized for his accomplishments sometimes extremely hard to and respected for his valor, so the members of bear, as it was in this case. should Looking around Longwood Ripping through the headlines of Longwood's ROTC program. Hidden under a blanket of typUniversity these days it is hard to local papers, hoping for news that imagine the turmoil that is going this terrible tragedy wasn't true, ical college student are an elite on thousands of miles away in many families in the neighbor- group of people who are trained Iraq. Everyday that passes, stu- hood where Jeff grew up tried to day in and day out to fight for dents must remember the multi- accept the news. There is no pain what they believe in. They would tude of people who are fighting worse to swallow then the news give their lives to see that the United States remains strong. of a classmate being killed. for our country. There are many students here The only thing that helps to There is no time to think about whether or not we should be ease the pain is that Jeff died in at Longwood who have friends fighting this war. The fact is that an act of true heroism. He was and family overseas. The greatest comfort to we are, and the people them should be to know that who are fighting for our their loved ones are in the freedom deserve our company of the most courarespect and gratitude. geous and most respected While most men and women in this counI-ongwood students try; men and women who are were in class on Monday, willing to make the ultimate April 7, 2003, a 24-yearsacrifice, and men and old soldier was protectwomen who deserve the ing our country. He was utmost respect and admirawith the 3rd Infantry tion. Division C Battery, 39th Field Artillery Battalion For many students, the out of Fort Stewart, thought of war is one that Georgia. isn't easy to understand. The This soldier was 20 only thing that needs to be miles outside of understood is that without Baghdad when his the brave men and women Humvee was caught in overseas, America as we know the middle of a grenade it today would not exist. attack. His name was Take it as you will; it is the Jeffrey J. Kaylor, and he truth. Soldiers like Jeff are the was a 2nd Lieutenant in reason that we walk freely the United States Army through the streets without so and a graduate of Centreville fighting for a country that was much as a thought that wc will be High school in Fairfax County, worth dying for. persecuted for something that we VA. Jeff was not unlike many of have said. He was an upstanding the students here at Longwood. For the courage of all the U.S. Amencan and a highly respected He was a graduate of Virginia soldiers over seas, both dead and man. Jeff is the fourth Virginian Tech's Corps of Cadets, a ngor- alive, they are the unsung heroes to be killed in the war with Iraq. ous military training program. of our country. It is they who When news hits of such a Just as Jeff should be recog- should be saluted. Ashley Sines Staff Writer

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Statement submitted by the Office of Student Affairs at the request of Robert Badenhop

by Brian Burton

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On February 21, 2003, Longwood University reassigned Robert Badenhop, a fourth-year Honors student, from ARC to another University Residence Hall pursuant to the University's Housing Contract. The reassignment was not intended to punish Mr. Badenhop. Mr. Badenhop was not prohibited from visiting ARC upon his return from Spring Break and was reassigned to ARC on April 18, 2003.

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Athletic Banquet Award Wiinners Sports Information Longwood University announced its student-athlete award winners at the annual Athletic Banquet Monday night in Farmville. The NCAA Division II Lancers field 14 intercollegiate athletic teams and compete as members of the 12-school Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference (CVAC), as well as the prestigious Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). This year, to date Longwood has compiled an overall won-loss record of 167-71-2 (.700%), the secondhighest overall winning percentage at the institution since 1972, and five Lancer teams still have remaining competition scheduled this year. The two top award winners were senior Jennifer Potts/Purcellville and junior Charles Stephens/Danville -named the female and male Athletes of the Year, respec-

tively. Potts claimed the female Henry I Willett ScholarAthlete of the Year award as well. Potts has started 36 games for the softball team (32-4) as a designated player while pitching too with a .487 batting average, including four home runs and 32 RBI - on the mound ~ she is 11-2 with a 1.07 ERA through 84.0 innings pitched. Potts has also attained a 3.405 cumulative GPA at Longwood while majoring in biology. Stephens started 28 games for men's basketball team (15-14), averaging 22.7 points and 8.9 rebounds while shooting 52.1% from the field and 75.8% at the free throw line. He led the Lancers in scoring 20 times, and in rebounding 13 times, including seasonhighs of 36 points and 17 rebounds, with 11 double-doubles.

Female Athlete Of The Year: Jennifer Potts/Purcellville, Virginia Senior Softball

Have You Heard About tne Internship Requirement? Ashley Sines Devan MacConncll Staff Writers

Male Athlete Of The Year: Charles Stephens/Danville, Virginia Junior Basketball Freshman Female Athlete Of The Year: Ashley Mason/Virginia Beach, Virginia Basketball Freshman Male Athlete Of The Year: Michael Joyce/Peterborough, Ontario, Canada Golf Female Henry I. Willett Scholar-Athlete Of The Yean Jennifer Potts/Purcellville, Virginia Senior Softball Male Henry I. Willett Scholar-Athlete Of The Year: Shawn Spilman/Cincinnati, Ohio Senior Soccer ECAC Student-Athlete Of The Year: Amanda Diamond/Lcesburg, Virginia Sophomore Golf

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Attention graduating class of 2006 and beyond! General Education Goal number 15 now states that all Longwood students graduating after 2005 must complete an internship prior to graduation. Disclosing this information could be potentially shocking to some students who have already planned out their curriculum for their future years at Longwood, but it is true. The internship requirement is waved if the major already requires it, meaning that it is only mandatory to complete one internship during your undergraduate experience at Longwood. This requirement can be fulfilled in the form of a true internship, a field experience, or a directed research study depending on the regulations of your major. It is true that almost every major on Longwood's campus requires an internship in some form or another.

This comes as a surprise to many, as they have not heard a word of this requirement. Before graduation, every Longwood student depending on his or her major has to participate in an internship. The requirements for the type of internship, number of hours, etc varies depending on the major. Students can receive credit hours for meeting the requirement and the internship in some cases can be paid. Speaking to your advisor or major department head are the only ways to find out which individual requirements your major's internship demands. The only difference between the past and the future requirement is that now the internship is a general education goal. Making the internship a goal requirement makes students aware of the fact that the goal needs to be met, instead of waiting around until senior year and finding out that they can not graduate because they failed to meet their major requirements.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE in WYGAL PARKING LOT on April 26th from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. COME MAKE SOME MONEY! Itrimj fiiniitiirc, lamps, clothes, hooks, mill uiiYthioo. Y«« *>■■'* wont Anymore flint someone else niinht! L.E.A.F. members are sponsoring the event to help the Longwood community reuse, reduce, recycle. If you don't have time to stay the entire 5 hours, the L.E.A.F. members will be there to help you out. If you don't have anything to sell, come out and browse for cheap stuff for your dorm/apartment for next year!

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On- vs Off-Campus Housing

Student Employ ee

Huston Daniels Asa. Style Editor

of tke Year Pnss R/leasi Claude "C.J." Roberts Jr., a student supervisor in the dining hall, was recently selected Student Employee of the Year in connection with National Student Employment Week April 6-12. Roberts, a junior history major from Chase City, has worked in the dining hall for two years. He works from 12 to 15 hours per week, coaches the dining hall's intramural Softball and soccer teams, and coordinated the dining hall's Haunted House last year. He was among 42 student employees nominated for the annual award, which includes a $5jB cash prize and was presented April 8 during the annual Student Employment Appreciation Dinner "C.J. was noticed right away for his superior attitude and exceptional manners," said one student worker who nominated him. "He exemplified the 'good employee.' He was always the

first one to get to work, and the last one to leave. No matter what you needed him to do, or where you needed him to go, his answer was always I the same: 'Sure, boss.'" The first runner-up in the "She is a fabulous leader, team Student Employee of the member and well-respected colYear competition was Nakia league." Shelton, who works in the Student workers who nomiCareer Center, and the second runner-up was Celeste Card nated her described her as a of the Department of "role model and mentor who English, Philosophy and provides us wisdom during Modern Languages. The tough situations and daily life" Supervisor of the Year award and praised her "professionalfor National Student ism, compassion and dedication Employment Week went to to her job and student workers." The first runner-up for Tracey Jarrett, office manager and administrative assistant to Supervisor of the Year was the director of Residential Brian Todt, assistant director of commuter life, and the second and Commuter Life. She has worked in that runner-up was Linda Ford, office since January 2001, and administrative assistant to the previously she worked in the provost/vice president for acaLongwood Bookstore for 13 demic affairs. Longwood's celebration of years. "She has that perfect 'can National Student Employment do' attitude," said Doug Week is coordinated by Nadine HoweU, senior assistant direc- Garrett, manager of the univerWork Experience tor of Residential and sity's Program. Commuter Life.

ARAMARK & NCAA Choices Grant Presents:

Midnight Breakfast Sunday, April 27 11pm-lorn in the Dining Hall **For Longwood Students- Must Have ID** Come be served Breakfast by Longwood ÂŁD Faculty & Staff!!

New This Semester: Stress Relief Room w/free massages (in the Annex, sponsored by Wellness Advocates) Roving Artists: Juggler Bill Fry!!

Thank you to all faculty and staff who volunteered to help with Midnight Breakfast!!

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wider selection of places to live. Apartment complexes like Sun After spending one, two, or even Chase and Longwood Village three years in the residence halls have amenities like pools, hot many students decide they would tubs, club houses, and rec rooms. Although rental homes in and like the pnvilege of living off around Farmville usually don't campus. Usually, students arrive at this come fully equipped with a pool, shanng one of decision after weighOn campy;: these homes with ing the many advanRoom 1,557.00 a few roommates tages and disadvancan really cut tages of residence Board (15 Meal Plan)1,005.00 down on expenslife. The advantages of Total per month - 2, 562.00 es. The advantages on-campus life are Off campus fwith roomof off campus life often over looked by mttifr Figures are listed on a per vary from person students when they month basis to person but one begin their search big advantage is for a new residence. Rent per month (approx.) the fact that your While residing in - 300.00 the res. halls, local Electricity (approx.) - 40.00 landlord cannot and does not act phone service, DSL, Heat and Water (approx.) as Resident cable, electricity, - 40.00 Cable (approx.) 30.00 Assistant. water, and heat are In addition, all included in your Phone (approx.) - 20.00 Food 200.00 many rental propboard. erties allow pets For some, the Total per month - 590.00 with a small negatives outweigh Total per semester deposit or just a the positives. The (4 months) - 2,360.00 minimal monthly disadvantages include small quarters, twin beds, charge. While off-campus life can be sharing a room, dining hall delivery appealing, take a look at the cacies, and resident assistants. When looking for a place off companson of costs before makcampus, students have a much ing any final decisions.

FREE MASSAGES! EXAMS GOT YOU STRESSED OUT? THEN WE HAVE SOMETHING TO HELP! Students can come have a FREE 15 minute massage! WHEN? April 28 - May 2 - Sign-up for 15 minute appointments in the Dining Hall from 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:30pm- 4:30pm, and then 5:15pm-6:30pm. Sponsored by the Wellness Advocates, the Student Health and Wellness Center, with special THANKS to the SGA and Lancer Productions

The Rotunda Commendations

[goodbye books]

The Rotunda would lilca to giw commendations to tks following, as tn»u war* not recognized by Cki wben tkeu should kav» been: * President Cormier

'Libby Short

* Dr. Nancy Krlppel

'All the BrirUsh kids

'Dr. Megan Taylor Skocklen (We WILL mis, you)

Bryan Lee

Dr. Rhonda Drock-Sarvol*

* Sarah Elisabeth Rogers

Dr. Pam Tracy

* Adrianne Hampton

•Dr.CraioCLdlendOT

'Walter Gran

'Dr.Martha Cook

'Mark Davis 'Matt Taylor

* Dr. David CoUs 'Dr.LeeBidwell * Dr. Gordon Van New

'Dr.Bill Stuart

'Celeste Card Jake Von Rey n Brent Baker

*Dr. Maureen Walls

•APO

•Mr. Bill

•ROTC

'Cecilia Culler

•WMLU

•Anfli. Worrell

•UA

* Pearl Agee

•SAFE

* John Hudson

* Psychology Club

* Lisa Seamster

"BASICGospel Choir

* Roger Sudesberru DawnKanehl * Courtney K. Olson Lis Richards * Michele Thompson

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28th. The store will be featuring 10%

most of them want the newest one possible. The books that are purchased from students to stock the shelves of the bookstore are then marked up another 25% from what you were paid back for them. But the bookstore doesn't keep all this money. A large percentage of the profits from the bookstore goes right back into the University to defray expenses. To celebrate the end of the year the bookstore is having a student appreciation sale the week of April

off all apparel and gift items. Also, while partaking in this, students can also place their prepack order for next semester. This year, it will not be necessary to also prepay, but there will be a $5 service fee associated with all prepacks. The reason for this is to defray the cost of the neady 2000 orders the bookstore processes every semester, which is more than any other Barnes and Noble college bookstore in the country percentage wise.

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Assistant Director of Fraternty and Sorority Life, Olivia Acosta, organized and presented the Greek Awards on April 13,2003. The purpose of these awards are to honor individuals and their chapters on their outstanding achievements. The award winners were as follows: Academic Programming award - Alpha Sigma Tau Service Award - Delta Zeta Outstanding Social Programming Award ~ Alpha Gamma Delta Leadership Award ~ Phi Kappa Tau Outstanding Social Programming Award ~ Delta Zeta Outstanding Chapter President ~ Delta Sigma Theta- Dora Teal Phi Kappa Tau- Adam Sunukjian Greek Man And Woman of the Year ~ Sigma Phi Epstlon - Jonathon MacQuilliam Alpha Sigma Alpha - Shannon Tooley New Member Program Award ~ Alpha Sigma Alpha Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award ~ Alpha Sigma Tau- Christy Corneal

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Tips ior Relaxation During Exams Take tlie Initiative and Get Involved! Kassandra Shugars Counseling Center Intern The end of the year is quickly approaching, along with it come the stress of exams, graduation, and the anticipation of summer! If you are one of the not so few who have procrastinated and partied your way through this semester, you may be feeling a little bit of pressure and stress right now. Relax, take a deep breath, and follow these de-stress tips to help you get through the last couple of weeks. First of all, if you feel yourself panicking over the amount of work you have to do, slow down. Stop, take a look at what needs to be done first, and plan vour time according Work in intervals, giving yourself frequent breaks so you don't burnout quickly. Perhaps even write out a schedule for yourself to follow, and if you do-suck to it! When you take breaks, make them count. Do something during

your break time that will relax you. Stress takes its toll psychologically, emotionally, and physically. Try some physical exercise during your break; stretch, do yoga, go for a walk, or kick a soccer ball around. Other relaxing activities you may want to consider are taking a bubble bath, playing with your pet, listening to music, writing a letter or talking on the phone. Ask your roommate for a backrub, and be ready to return the favor. As much as you can, get outside and enjoy this weather! The sun and the wonderful breeze will make you feel more relaxed and less stressed in no time. Bring as much of your studying and reading outside as you can. If you have to stay inside, check online for some fun stress-free Internet games. Check out the fishbowl at http://www.thewax.com /currents/fishtank_02 and let it help you unwind. Spend your time wisely! You don't have very much of it left.

Andic Robbins Staff Writer Even with the plethora of activities on Longwood's campus, there will always be the select few people who whine "there's nothing to do around here." To them I say, on the contrary! There's plenty, if you don't mind getting your hands dirty. Aside from Greek life and different academic organizations, there are many community service opportunities on campus. The major ones are Alpha Phi Omega, Habitat for Humanity, Lancer Productions, and perhaps most noticeable on campus, Ambassadors. Alpha Phi Omega is a national coeducational service fraternity. Alpha Phi Omega believes in the ideals of leadership, friendship,

CeCe6rating 75 Years!

Apple of the Week: Come On Get Happy! The Dalai Lama was right when he said, "I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness." A lot of people believe that it's hard to be truly happy, so they run out to the bookstore and buy gobs of self-help books, hoping to find the secret to a blissful life. Happiness is a genetic component, "some people are more prone to being happier than others," said Howard C. Cutler, M.D., a psychiatrist who co-authored the Dalai Lama's book The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Ijmng. There is a happiness set point that each individual is comfortable with, like one's body weight set point that tends to remain the same no matter how much you starve yourself. However, like your body's set weight, the happiness set point can be bumped out of its comfort zone. Try these steps: Admit you deserve it: some unhappy unfortunates may think they don't deserve to be happy. Well guess what, you do! Try a little selfaffirmation, or have some friends and family tell you things they appreciate about you.

Make it a goal: Actively decide you want to be happy. Identify what gets in the way of your happiness, and try to avoid or resolve the blockade Control your responses: When the chips are down, you need to pick yourself up and move on. The happiest of the happy are determined not to let bad situations get to them, and they know how to control how their reactions when things get heated. Rediscover your dreams: and go for them! Make a dream list, and keep it in a visible place. Try to keep the feeling alive that you felt when you initially conjured up the list by keeping it in a visible place, and referring back to it on a regular basis. If those easy steps aren't enough to get you motivated, remember that (According to Ed Diener, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at the University of Illinois), happypeople have more friends, earn more money, have stronger immune systems, and have better marriages.

Liz Richards Assistant Editor

and service. dent programming board on camThey divide the service aspect pus. LP, as it is more commonly into four categories: National known, brings movies, bands, service, community service, serv- comedy, etc, to Longwood each ice to the campus, and service to weekend. There is a lot of work the brotherhood. involved with being a member but Alpha Phi Omega sponsors the pay off is sweet! Can you say the Bloodmolnle each semester, free shirts, free stuff, expenence as well as projects like Sailor's and meeting all of the talented Creek clean-ups, Adopt-A- performers who come to Highway, SPCA, recycling, and Longwood? faculty babysitting. Last, and certainly not least arc Habitat for Humanity is a the dedicated members of national program that helps to Longwood Ambassadors. The build houses for people whom Ambassadors work with the otherwise would be without a admissions office to provide tours home. Habitat has had a rocky- of campus year round, as well as road to stability here at working admissions open houses. Longwood, but thanks to dedicatMore information will be availed members like Secretary Jeff able in the new student organizaKozloff, Habitat is up and run- tion handbook. ning again. So, when you come back next Lancer Productions is the stu- fall, don't be silly; get involved!

Kappa (Delta (pi On May 21s1 1928 the Beta Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi was installed at Longwood College. This year we are celebrating 75 years. Kappa Delta Pi is an International Honor Society in Education dedicated to scholarship and excellence in education. This organization stands for knowledge, duty, and power as we pledge to recognize scholarship, to promote the development of educational ideas, to enhance continuous growth and leadership in its diverse members, to foster inquiry and reflection on significant educational issues, and to maintain a high degree of professional fellowship. We would like to congratulate this semesters new members: Suzanne Fowlkes Rebecca Moore Scott Seidel Lyndsay Thomas Mary Williams

Eleanor Krebs Emily Miller Hope Stiles Christie Vandiver Sarah Woiteshek Summar Wood

Best Man on Campus Revealed Margie Rowson Staff Writer If you missed the Best Man on Campus last Thursday night, you truly missed out on a lot of laughs. The contestants were constantly cracking up the audience with their ability to let go of their inhibitions and sacrifice their selfimage for the night for a few laughs.

The night began with each contestant strutting his stuff in his casual wear, followed by his talent, and finished by each contestant answering an intellectual question. In each situation the gentleman tried his hardest to win over the judges and the audience. In the end it was Chris Quinn, the Kappa Delta sweetheart, who won the competition. After all, who could compete

against a boy dancing like Tom Cruise in his "tighty-whiteys"!? All in all the night was a success. The Zetas would like to thank all the contestants, the judges, campus police, Nathan Stockman, and all those who came to Best Man on Campus for a night full of laughter and for supporting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer

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by Sam Wise-Ridges

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Fek 18) Ike Java Hut is not tke best place to pick up your next target Find your roast beet and mayonnaise someplace else. Pisces (Fekl9-Mar. 20) Snout out to all you seniors out tkere. As tor tke rest ol you, stop snouting. Aries (Mar. 21-April 19) Tke end of tke end kas come; watck uour step. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Tkink uou are graduating; tkink again. Make sure uou will really be walking across tkat stage before you send out tke invites. Otkerwise, uou will be really embarrased come May 10. Gemini (May 21- June 20) Aye, aye, captain. Your crew kas trusted you witk tke course oi tke fleet Watck out for iceburgs tkougk You don't want to go down like tke Titanic Cancer (June 21-July 22) Tke sun kas warmed tke kearts and minds of students all over campus in tkis last week of classes. Don't let tke upcoming gloomy weatker cast a skadow on your tkougkts before exams. Leo(July23-Aug.22) You seem to be lost my friend. Hold on to tke hands of others, and tkey will kelp you to find your way Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) Wondering wky your sock monkey kas a funny smell? Tke dryer kas been eating your roommate's socks, and ke had no choice but to replace your sock monkey witk one of his gym socks; now all you have is one funky monkey.

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Libra (Sep. 23-Oct 22) Never -neverland is not tkat far away, but since you won t ke graduating, you're never going to get tkere. Scorpio (Oct 23.-Nov. 21) Witk one week left of sckool, it is not too late to make tkat proposition. Campus offices have doors for a reason Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Spread your wings and fly graduate, but wken you do, have tke courtesy not to defecate on tke cars below. Capricorn (Dec 22 Jan 19) Al tkougk Capricorn may have been missing a time or two, you kave never been forgotten. Witk just one week left tkis will ke your mast memorable one yet Smile big and carry all of tke fond memories ol Longwood on witk you after you leave. "Pressing on despite the skepticism he recieved, Dan was ultimately rewarded when he reconstructed a chicken from the dining hall's chicken nuggets."

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Movie Review: Mark Singer Documentary Dark Days Matt Hines Staff Wnttr Everyday in New York City as people commute to and from work, beneath them live a community of homeless living in a very different city. For years hundreds of homeless people found shelter and a home deep in abandoned tunnels under Penn station. Few people in the city knew the community existed and even fewer dared to enter the dark corridors lined with battered souls.

Many people took refuge in the tunnel because it is safer than on the streets. There they might be hassled while sleeping in the street, or have their possessions taken during a stay at the shelter. In Mark Singer's first and only film to date, he not only studies the tunnels but he packs up his things, including a grainy black and white camera, and takes up residence in this underground community. While down in the tunnels Singer meets a number of interesting people that find

their way into his award winning documentary. The documentary follows the lives of several street people as they look for food to eat, find ways to make money, build and fix up their shelter, and interact with each other. One young man featured makes money to eat by rummaging though garbage for anything that could be sold at a profit. Another man collects bottles and cans to be exchanged for money, he openly discusses the 9 to 5 job he once had and how his crack

03 Review: Madonna Message Far From Musical Masterpiece By Brian Duff UWTRE Madonna's new album, "Amencan Life" is a mundane and musically boring disk that relies too heavily on repetitive Euro-techno bass beats. Her voice is still excellent, but she often hides it behind voice loops and spoken word taps. Yet, the album is strangely enticing. The former sexual liberator and Hollywood diva appears to have turned her back on her past lifestyles. Perhaps her newfound Bntish royalty has finally washed the Detroit out of her, or maybe having children and a lasting marriage has softened her. At 44, Madonna has finally mellowed. Whatever the reason, the title track of "American Life" finds Madonna re)ecting her lifestyle of "Three nannies, an assistant / And a dnver and a jet / A trainer and a butler / And a bodyguard or five / A gardener and a stylist / Do you think I'm satisfied?" While Madonna's former identities can often be chalked up to irony -- the Material Girl persona comes to mind - on "American Life" her message is straightforward and dour. Many critics have linked "Amencan Life" to John Lennon's seminal "Plastic Ono Band," in which he rejected the tenants of materialism and embraced family and spintualify. While this is an apt

comparison (disregarding the ultimate musical superiority of Lennon), Madonna is less consistent in her philosophies. On "Nobody Knows Me," she claims "I don't want no lies / I don't watch TV," but it seems hollow. Despite het assertions, she still embraces some of the elements of the rich and famous, expressing her reluctant love for riding top-down in the Hollywood air on "Hollywood." She loses her anti-materialism message with "Die Another Day," a truly awful track commissioned for the mega-budget James Bond movie of the same title. While mild contradictions like "Hollywood" are acceptable as she develops her position, Madonna's credibility is severely damaged with the inclusion of "Die Another Day." The song writing is generally above average, as typical Madonna subtleties and biting wit are evident, but much of it is washed out by the weak music. The best songs are not those with quality lyrical content, but those in which the electronic elements of the music are kept to a minimum. "X-Static Process," a gentle acoustic ballad that explores the artist's insecunties, is the best song on the album. It is a refreshing vocal work in which Madonna sings the same song at two different octaves simultaneously. The vocals are then overlaid on a simple guitar

part. The result is Madonna essentially harmonizing with herself, a haunting and quality use of her synthesizers. "X-Static Process" stands in contrast to "Mother and Father," an obnoxious falsetto-dance song that is tentatively slated as the next single. "Mother and Father" delves into Madonna's childhood, bui still cannot muster any real feeling, as the musical beat is intolerable. The final track, "Easy Ride," is among the best on the album, keeping the music relatively simple. An electronic drum beat and some techno-effects are incorporated, but Madonna's voice is central to the song, which proves catchy and enthralling. At times in Madonna's career she seemed to be building toward an acoustic guitar album, but she unfortunately does not seem up to the task. The best tracks on "American Life" are those that use more traditional musical styles; however, electro-nonsense abounds. The most egregious of which is likely "Nobody Knows Me," in which she asserts that strangers give her a "social disease" over futuristic sound effects and bewildering voice loops. Overall, the album is an inconsistent, if occasionally brilliant effort. Madonna's new social conscience is an admirable and difficult career discussion that may eventually prove detnmental.

addiction lead him to living in the tunnel. Many of the people in the tunnel are struggling with crack addictions and several people who have made positive strides are depicted as well. For the people who called this tunnel home it turns out that during the filming of the documentary their lives would change forever. Many residents inside the tunnel had lived there for ten years or more; it had become their life. During the filming armed Amtrak police walked down the dark passages that few people other than vagrants had braved. They informed the residents they had 30 days to clean up and leave the tunnel home that they shared with rats and cats for all these years. The people at Amtrak did not allow Singer to use footage of the confrontation nor did they elaborate further than saying the decision stemmed from "external pressures." Fortunately for the resi-

dents, the National Coalition for the homeless stood up for the rights of these individuals and helped create a more positive environment to live in. Mark Singer's footage is complemented with a soundtrack that helps shape the mood of the film. Dj Shadow takes sole credit for the music with tracks from his albums, Pre-emptive Strike and. Introducing, as well as some original work including the title track, "Dark Days." The film is an eye-opening look into a world few will ever explore, and it is portrayed in a way that doesn't over glorify the lives of these people, a hard task for any filmmaker. Though the film isn't the feel good movie of the year, check it out if you are into Dj Shadow or if you are looking for a realistic view into the lives of some very interesting peopie. For information on the homeless, and information on how to help, check out the National Coalition for the Homeless web page at www.nationalhomeless.org.

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April 24, 2003

Soltball Claims Four Victories Tkis Week Ola Stokes Sports Information Intern

Longwood University won four conference collegiate Softball games last week, defeating St. Andrews (N.C.) 10-0 and 11-2 April 17, and Lees-McRae (N.C.) 9-0 and 23-2 April 18 to conclude its regular season. The Lancers are now 32-4 overall, 19-1 CVAC, and scheduled to participate in the 2003 CVAC Softball Championships April 2527 in Florence, S.C. Longwood has won 13-straight games and 27 of 29 overall. Against St. Andrews, Longwood scored three runs in the first, four in the second, and three in the fourth to end the game in five innings. Sophomore Megan Camden/ Bedford (1-3, 1RBI) started the Lancers off with a home run. Junior Monica Alexander/ Orange went 2-3 with a triple, a home run, and four RBI to lead the Lancers. Senior Andi Papadopoulos/ Colonial Heights went 2-3, while classmates Tiffany Wheeler/ Fredencksburg went 1-2 with a stolen base and Shelby Ray/Chesterfield went 1-2 with two RBI. Sophomore Jennifer Steele/ Manassas Park (1-2) hit a double with two RBI. Senior Jennifer Potts/Purcellville pitched five innings for Longwood allowing only one hit with three strikeouts. Potts went 2-3 with one run. In the second game, Longwood scored one run in the first inning, two in

the third, four in the fifth and an additional four run in the sixth to end the game in five innings. Ray went 3-3 with two RBI and two stolen bases to lead the Lancers. Potts (2-3) had two RBI and a stolen base, while freshman Becca Walker/Gainesville (2-3) had one RBI and a stolen base. Alexander (2-3, RBI) hit a triple and stole two bases, while Wheeler (1-3, RBI) also had two stolen bases. Camden (2-4) stole base, and junior Heather Williams/Brookneal (1-3) hit a double. Steele pitched five innings for Longwood, allowing five hits and one earned run with four strikeouts. Against Lees-McRae, Longwood scored nine runs on six hits during the shortened fiveinning home victory. Wheeler (2-3, RBI) collected two hits to lead the attack, while Alexander (1-3, RBI) scored two runs for the Lancers. Steele (15-1) hurled a no-hit shutout, the first of her collegiate career solo (combined no-hitter at Queens March 24), with four strikeouts and no walks over the 5.0 innings. In the nightcap, Longwood scored 23 runs on 14 hits during another shortened five-inning home win. Alexander (4-5, 5 RBI) led the attack with four hits and five RBI, including a two-run home run in the second inning and a three-run triple in the 5th inning. Steele (3-5, 4 RBI) contributed three hits and four RBI for the Lancers, including a three-run

triple in the 4th inning. Potts (11-2) took the completegame pitching win, yielding just two hits and no earned runs with four strikeouts. Through 36 games, Longwood is led by Wheeler with a .495 batting average with six doubles, two home runs, 27 RBI, and 11 stolen bases. Wheeler is followed by Potts (.487,10-2B, 3-3B, 4 HR, 32 RBI, 5 SB), Camden (.430,7-2B, 23B, 4 HR, 22 RBI, 6 SB), Ray (.368, 7-2B, 1-3B, 5 HR, 29 RBI, 3 SB), senior Angie Burnette/ Durham, N.C. (.367, 4-2B, 7-HR, 30 RBI, 6 SB), freshman Julie Oakes/Stafford (.357, 1-2B, 1 RBI, 4 SB), Steele (.355, 14-2B, 1 HR, 18 RBI, 1 SB), Walker (.327, 3-2B, 1-3B, 1-HR, 13 RBI, 7 SB), Alexander (.321, 7-2B, 4-3B, 3HR, 21 RBI, 12 SB), Papadopoulos (.316, 3 RBI, 3 SB), freshmen Mallory Gordon/ Powhatan (.294, 2-2B, 5 RBI, 2 SB), Shamana Washington/ Orange (.289,1-2B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 1 SB), and Megan Dempscy/Ione, Calif. (.278, 1-2B, 1-3B, 1 RBI, 1 SB), Williams (.239, 3-2B, 2 HR, 12 RBI), sophomore Alishia Stewart/Faber (.238,1 HR, 6 RBI, 3 SB). Potts (11-2) has pitched 84.0 innings allowing 50 hits and 10 earned runs with 36 strikeouts for a 1.07 ERA. Steele (15-1) has pitched 86.1 innings allowing 57 hits and 12 earned runs with 54 strikeouts for a 1.25 ERA. Dempsey (6-1) has pitched 50.0 innings allowing 42 hits and 10 earned runs with 23 strikeouts for a 1.80 ERA.

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Lacrosse Wins Two Over Weekend Sam Clegg Distribution Manager

Longwood University women's lacrosse team had the right answer for Howard University and #11 Millersville, by controlling the ball and tempo of the matches. On April 16th against Howard, Longwood took the win with a score of 19-11. Longwood's attack was led by junior Kristy Taylor/Lorton with five goals and one assist and sophomore Emily Bikowski/Fairfax with four goals and one assists. Taylor and Bikowski was followed by junior Carlee UUery/Charlottesville (3g, 3a), sophomore Mansa Cohen/Mineral (2g, 2a), freshman Lisa Magness/Severna Park, Md. (2g), senior Kristin Wydra/Casselberry, Fla. (lg, la), along with sophomores Leanne Kibler/Oakton (lg, 4a) and Sophie Dress/EUicott Grv, Md. (lg)Junior goalkeeper Stacey Schmidt/ Berlin, N.J. made nine saves allowing only six goals.

while freshman keeper Emily Wilson/Owings, Md. made four saves allowing six goals. Against # 11 Millersville, Longwood dominated the first half and finished strong with a 13-8 win. Bikowski led the Lancer's attack with a career and season team-high six goals, adding one assist. Bikowski was followed in scoring by Taylor (lg, 4a), sophomore Cohen (2g, 2a), Magness (lg, la), Ullery (lg), senior Jen Hilbert/Annandale (lg), and freshmen Ali Shafer/Fairfax

Og). Longwood keeper Schmidt made 13 saves allowing only eight goals. longwood is currently ranked #1 by the IWLCA poll and will face Washington and Lee, in Lexington, as their final regular season opponent on May 3rd. Longwood is currently awaiting the May 4th announcement on their bid to the 2003 NCAA Division II National Tournament.

SIMOK WEEK: MAY 5-101II Monday:

4:30pm FREE picnic @ the Alumni House Alumni Association Induction Ceremony 9-1 am Cinco de Mayo @ Charley's DRINK SPECIALS & MUG NIGHT

Tuesday.

6-9pm Wine and Cheese at the President's House (Invite Only —donate to Senior Challenge x2186)

ATTENTION SENIORS;

9-1 am Mardi Gras @ Farmville Bowling Alley DRINK SPECIALS & MUG NIGHT

Wednesday:

End Of Classes Celebration Wing Shak Friday, April 25th 9:30pm-l:00am — Mug Night Specials —

4-10pm Beach Party on Lankford Mall Bier Garten and Mini Bandfest and Jell-0 Wrestling Autumn's Riddle. That Girl Bjnd. Blue Dogs. Carbon leaf

Thursday:

12:30pm Tubing on the James (100 FREE spots) Meet in front of the D-hall. 9-1 am High Street MTC Night DRINK SPECIALS AND MUG NIGHT

Friday:

Birthday Dinner in the D-hall 7pm Baccalaureate @ Farmville Methodist Church 8-11pm Karaoke & Bier Garten Grand Dinning Room