Rotunda vol 84, no 13 feb 3, 2005

Volume 84, Number 13

Already Missing Amy Since 1920

February 3, 2005

Longwood Makes Plans for New Apartment Complex Chans Fimiani, Hope Hollenbeck, Lori Ashmore, Jimmy Vickets, Sieve Reeves Guest Writers

In fall of 2006, 400 students will be able to live in up-scale apartments above a new shopping center within walking distance of campus if a proposal is approved following a February 1 public hearing.

Plans for the largest project ever undertaken by Longwood call for demolition of the Farmville Shopping Center across Main Street that houses 25 stores, including the Longwood Bookstore and The Gym. The $20 million project will create four buildings. The top three floors will house Longwood students with the first floor reserved for commercial businesses.

Because it is a partnership among private companies, "tuition will not be raised," said Richard Bratcher, the VP of Facilities Management and Technology.

The developers are borrowing the money to build the complex; the Longwood Real Estate Foundation will be buying the property. Longwood University will then lease the space from the Real Estate Foundation; therefore the buildings will be paid for using the rent from students living in them and the businesses located on the first floor.

The new endeavor, referred to as the Bluestone project, will be developed and built by Bluestone Land LLC and Pinnacle Construction.

The residential part will mainly consist of four bedroom apartments, with two bathrooms and a common area. Each apartment will include air-conditioning, a dishwasher, and a washer and dryer. It is expected to be competitively priced with existing offcampus living.

The new construction will be a big change for Farmville.

Bratcher feels that with the new complex, "Longwood will be a nicer place to live and will be able to recruit and maintain more students." Bratcher also said that

this would help the town of Farmville. "We are taking a retail area that is past its prime and, hopefully, upgrading it."

Other college towns have undergone similar changes, and this combination of a retail and housing complex has been successful at other Virginia institutions, including The College of William and Mary, Old Dominion University and Christopher Newport University.

"We're not re-inventing the wheel, so to speak. We're duplicating the wheel, and we're confident that the project will be successful," said Ken Copeland, Director of the Small Business Development Center.

"As I understand it, the town is extremely excited about it," said Larry Robertson, Longwood's Director of Residential and Commuter Life.

Farmville has approved the plans and will be holding a public forum on February 15th. The forum will allow townspeople and students to learn about and discuss the new project, as well as voice any related concerns.

Artist's rendition of the Bluestone project - LU news Release

Housing Project Approved at Hearing Jimmy Vickers Guest Writer "I want your money," said a townsperson to Longwood in a public hearing Tuesday night concerning a zoning proposal regarding Longwood's $20 million housing/retail project While many concerns were aired during this town meeting, each citizen stressed their support of Longwood's housing/retail complex. One Farmville resident's concern was Longwood's possible tax exemption in this project and how that could affect the town. "I don't want my town to suffer because of this project."

Ken Copeland, Director of the Small Business Development

Center, assured the resident that the retail floors would be taxed.

"At worse case, the town is no worse off than it is now," Copeland said. Hunter Watson, a Farmville business owner, assured everyone at the meeting that Longwood had his entire confidence by saying, "Longwood is the driving force behind this town."

Watson said, "1 urge you to support this Institution [Longwood University] any way possible."

After hearing a dozen people's comments, the council unanimously approved the proposal to modify the zoning requirements, paving the way for the project to proceed. A February 15th hearing is scheduled.

Executive Series: Marge M. Connellu, Capital One Executive Vice President Kent Booty Office of Public Relations Marge M. Connelly, executive vice president for Capital One Financial Corporation, will be Executive-in-Residence in Longwood University's College of Business & Economics on Monday, Feb. 7.

Connelly, a member of Longwood's Board of Visitors, will speak at 7 p.m. in Hiner Auditorium (207) on The U.S. Credit Card Industry, in which she has nearly 20 years' experience. She is the third speaker in the fourth annual Executive-inResidence series, which is sponsored by SunTrust.

Connelly, who works at the

firm's primary (ranked 200) is said. location in one of the "As the times have changed, Richmond, is largest consumer so have the challenges; conresponsible for financial services sumers receive more offers and Capital One's US companies in the respond less, consumer loyalty credit card operacountry, with is low, and the industry is growtions, including 47.2 billion ing at a slower rate. Debit cards customer service, accounts and and electronic payments are collections, recov$75.5 billion in also exerting pressure on the eries, cross-selling outstanding industry." and fraud. managed loans.

Active in the community, She joined "Over the last Connelly chairs the Virginia Capital One in 50 years, the Workforce Council, is past pres1994, . shortly One of Computerworld's credit card indus- ident of the Central Virginia before it spun off "Top IT Leaders" to try has under- Foodbank, and serves on as an independent visit Longwood. gone tremendous numerous boards, including the entity (it had been change, growing CJW Medical Center and the Office of Public Relations the credit card from a one size- Greater Richmond Partnership. division of Signet Bank). fits-all approach to the diversiShe has earned several accoThe Fortune 500 company fied industry of today," Connelly lades, including selection as one

of Computerworld's "Top IT leaders," one of Future Banker's "Hottest CIOs of 2001," and one of the Greater Richmond's YWCA's "Outstanding Women of the Year."

Last summer she was appointed to a four-year term on the Longwood Board of Visitors by Governor Mark Warner.

She is a native of Horseheads, New York, and a graduate of the University of Delaware.

The next speaker in the Executive-in-Residence series will be John R. Donovan, president of ARAMARK Business Sports & Entertainment, on March 1.

Editorial

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February 3, 2005

Words from tke Editor: In Wkick We Saij Goodbye For eightyfour issues of The Rotunda,

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ber.

Starting with the very first issue of my freshman year until today, I have devoted my life to this newspaper.

And now, I seem to be out of spirit. Out of heart. Out of words.

I've spent the morning looking through the aforementioned issues of The Rotunda, reading the final words of editors before me.

It appears that they, too, were not sure what to say.

What I really found were the little things. George's farewell after seven years at Longwood.

Pictures from Spring Weekend that make me positive that the blue sky outside is warm and inviting, rather than the bitter cold of early February. A staff box full of names that I'm

ashamed to admit that I had forgotten, but that brought back the fondest of memories.

Six paragraphs in, and I'm already crying.

When I was a senior in high school, I cried while writing my final essay tor a newspaper project. My sister sat in the room we shared and made fun of me.

"Only you would cry over a newspaper," she said, as I desperately tried to wipe the tears from my face. Maybe she's right.

I'm sure she'd say it again if she saw me right now.

But when you're just shy of twenty-two, and your life has revolved around something for almost ten of those years, leaving it behind is a big deal. Even if it's the right thing to do at the time.

My friend Howie told me that a job is something we do, not who we are. But I can't believe him. For almost four years, The Rotunda has been my all.

Freshman year, it was the reason I stuck with Longwood.

I,ong nights watching Must Sec TV, eating pizza from the cafe (when it was still Pizza Hut), smoking on the loading dock, and being taken in by upperclassmen secured me a spot on a campus, where I was positive I would never fit in.

Sophomore year, it gave me the best friends I've had on this campus.

Junior year, it provided safety and comfort as so many things changed.

And now in my senior year, The Rotunda has given me the courage to move on.

But there are nights I hope never to forget. Finding the framed front page from the first time the paper ran under the name The Rotunda (six issues after the paper started in 1920). The day I realized my obsession for ER, after seven years of teasing people for liking it. Dance parties and fun nazis. Leaving the office at two in

Box 2901 Longwood University Farmville,VA 23909 Editor-in-Chief Asst. Editor PR Manager PR Manager Copy Editor Copy Editor News Editor Opinion Editor Style Editor Features Editor Sports Editor Photo Editor Cartoonist Faculty Advisor

Phone: 434-395-2120 Fax: 434-395-2237 rotunda@longwood.edu Amy Whipple Bobbi Thibo Stacey Kluttz Eddie Truslow Patrick Trate Janet Jones Tanner Keith Leslie Smith Amanda Segni Patrick Sullivan Scott Dill EUie Woodruff Lucinda Sinclair

The Rotunda, the student newspaper at Ixmgwood University, is published weekly during the academic year (except holidays and exam periods) and is printed in the offices of the Farmilk Herald, Farmville, 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 publication. 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 subject to editing.

The Rotunda is an equal opportunity volunteer organization and is looking for people who are interested in writing or layout. We currently have positions available and ask anyone who is interested to come to our meetings, Tuesdays at 7:00 PM.

I know that Bobbi will work as hard as all the women who have come before her.

For now, I will watch Murply Brown reruns on Nick-at-Nite, wondering what could have been.

But soon, that too will fade, and I will finish my senior year with the fervor it deserves.

I hope to eventually bury myself deep in creative writing the only thing I've loved longer than journalism. We'll see what the roads ahead have to offer.

Thank you to everyone who has helped me along the way. I appreciate it more than I can put into words right now.

Cue the montage and role the credits; it's time for me to go.

All the best,

Amy Whipple Editor-in-Chief

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the morning, only to get a phone call at six from Dani saying they had finally finished the last issue of the semester, and, let's go to breakfast. Sneaking Nesde into the office. Beauty pageant preparations. Staff dinners and rushing to get coffee before the cafe closed for the night. Distribution to friendly faces that eagerly awaited the latest longwood news.

As the only remaining staff member from the 2001-2002 school year, I've been witness to some of the best changes this newspaper has seen. I also get to play the back-in-my-day game more often than most. • In four years, we've gone through four advisors, four editors, and two departments. We've fluctuated from a staff of many to a staff of few and back again. I am absolutely convinced of the current staffs ability to continue along the positive route of change.

students should continue followYoung people in Ukraine, the ing the events in the region. largest state on the western border Changes in the Ukrainian govof Russia, realized it was time to ernment will influence future U.S.protect their democratic future, Russian relations. and, in the last two months, some The relationship between the fought for a change.

United States and Russia has been The Ukrainian "Orange one of cooperation determined by Revolution" demonstrated that self-interest. people should stand up for their In the last four years, the U.S. beliefs and appreciate every oppor- foreign policy team ignored intertunity. nal matters of the Russian state It also reminded young people such as lack of democratic instituacross the world that they should tions, free press and human rights. always keep an eye on internationYet, with Ukraine, the United al events, which could influence States had to take a stand. foreign relations and U.S. policy.

Secretary of State Colin Powell The revolution, named after the said that Washington was "deeply color of Victor Yushchenko's disturbed by the extensive and party, Our Ukraine, ignited after credible reports of fraud." fraudulent elections.

Support for Yushchenko was In November, the electoral clear, as were the conflicting views commission announced the new president: Moscow-backed Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych.

Observers of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, however, called the election turnouts "highly suspicious and unrealistic."

As a result, supporters of the Western-leaning Yushchenko poured into the streets.

Demonstrations continued until last Sunday when the new presi- Presid henko dent, Victor Yushchenko, was a dovt orange ribbon sworn in. is sworn into office.

Although the elections are done,

of President George W Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Another factor that might shake the Bush-Putin relationship is the recent U.S. interest in new military bases in Eastern Europe, namely Bulgaria and Romania.

This poses a question of whether the United States would take advantage of another strategically-positioned country, which would enhance NATO's capabilities.

Ukraine has partnership agreements with the EU and NATO, but is not a member.

The goal of Ukraine's new president is to incorporate the state into modern Europe, and so, he might also lead Ukraine into NATO. Yet, Russia has always viewed Ukraine as one of its satellites and it is likely that Putin would try to prevent U.S. presence on Ukrainian territory.

On the other hand, as BBC world correspondents write, events on the western border of Russia could influence future liberalization of the state.

Since January, I President Putin has

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Yet Another Consequence of War! anare Janet Jones Copy Editor

and 'decisive victory' in major in his article: "...defense officials combat operations against now acknowledge that such goals Last week, while reading the national armies "(Graham). have not fit either the Iraq situaWashington Post, I noticed an artiIt is now 2005 and we are still tion or the anti-terrorism camcle by Bradley Graham entitled, terrified of the sight of turbans, paign.

"Pentagon Prepares to Rethink men and women are still finding "Nor are they applicable to Focus on Conventional Warfare." their demise in the name of the other potential crises that This topic has always held my war on terror, and we are still in Pentagon policymakers have begun interest, so I began reading, only Iraq. The free election has sucto take more seriously. to become infuriated with what I cessfully taken place, so why are 'These scenarios cover a range read. we still invading? of unconventional possibilities, Apparendy, it is true that the It is acknowledged that our including the collapse of a nuclearAmerican government engaged in current situation is not pleasant, armed state, such as Pakistan or warfare with inadequate funding, nor is it what was anticipated.

North Korea, and the disruption people, support, or evidence.

However, it does not end by enemies of key technologies on I (and I know I am not alone) here. which U.S. forces rely, such as have been suspiciously aware of In Graham's article, he writes, satellite navigation signals." these circumstances from the "This intensified push for While all of our troops are away beginning. change comes at a time when "civilizing the natives" (this sounds I seem to recall that whenever I the Iraq conflict and war on terstrangely familiar to Heart of voiced this opinion, rather than rorism have badly taxed the U.S. Darkness), our country has other, listening, it was much simpler for military, especially the Army, more threatening problems to consomeone to make the clever com- requiring more forces and tend with. ment, "You're a stupid liberal, longer deployments than anticiNot only will this leave the milihippie and you don't know what pated and highlighting shortfalls tary short-handed, but the probyou're talking about." in U.S. capabilities." lem of funding is going to arise.

Admitting failure is certainly So the deficit is up, America When the Pentagon reallocates not easy, but it is not a cure for has made a whole new directory its prerogatives, according to this problem. of enemies, unnecessary lives Graham, "this evolution in strategy Saying, "I'm sorry," doesn't are being taken and it's not even could have significant budgetary change the past. close to being over. consequences, officials said."

It does not change the fact Not only did this plan of The deficit and debts from Iraq that, "The Bush administration action fail, but as always, there are mounting with each passing affirmed that basic notion in its are other problems that must be moment. first year, calling for U.S. forces to dealt with.

In order to fix this horrible be ready to ensure 'swift defeat' Graham -also touches on this problem, much more money and support are going to be needed.

Ukraine con't p.2 the lives of people who arc These are both going to be scarce, thousands of miles away. especially with upcoming plans to faced rare criticism and street Thus, as an educated person invade Iran. demonstrations. who has the right to vote, every I understand that America is No matter what turn Russian college student must stay prideful and that the leader of our politics take, Eastern Europe has informed. country does not want to admit changed and so will U.S. foreign Students should take advan- that he has made a hasty mistake, policy. tage of the various information especially right before his election, Therefore, it is important to sources. but how far is this going to have to remember that change comes They should appreciate the go? from the inside, and no matter opportunity to go to school in a Why does the answer seem to where it occurs, it will influence free state and be exposed to difbe: if we can't get our way, let's the global political agenda. ferent perspectives. eliminate (kill) the problem?

Today, international leaders It is a student's civic duty to This way of thinking is not have the ability to affect the life form an opinion and express it. accepted in any other situation, of every person.

Because, as the Ukrainians escept that of the name of war.

Also, the United States is the showed once again, there is no Ostensibly then people aren't world's strongest military power, way people can be heard if they people; they become symbols of and U.S. citizens can influence do not raise their voices. oil, land, pride, money or power.

+ To Twister, because it's super sweet. + To the first sunshine in what seems like forever. + To democratic elections in Iraq. + To American Dad premering on Fox after the Superbowl. + To fantasizing about poundcake. + To being the "Twister-Flipper-Folder-Upper."

DlQpsj - To splattering sneezes.

- To twenty plus deaths during the Iraqi elections.

- To "Gizmo," the robot.

- To websites that aren't updated.

- To parking tickets on registered guest cars.

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Because that's how my family is and that's just the idea they instilled in me.

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Textbook Prices Soar; Legislation on the Waij to Offset Cost Vanessa Maltin L'-Um The cost of college textbooks has increased at nearly four times the rate of inflation since 1994, costing students upwards of S900 per academic year, according to a study released Tuesday b\ the State Public Interest Research Groups.

The study, which surveyed textbook prices at 59 public and private universities across the country, found that students are paying more than one fifth the cost of tuition at a public fouryear university for textbooks, 62 percent more than they paid ten years ago.

"This report shows that publishers use needless new editions and gimmicks to drive up the cost of textbooks," said Luke Swarthout, a higher education

'Textbook prices are going up, associate with the State PIRGs. up and up," Schumer said, adding "The losers in this scam are stuthat his daughter spent $900 on dents who will have a harder textbooks her first year in coltime paying for college." lege. "The old laws of supply and Price increases usually occur when publishers print a new edidemand don't work when it comes to textbook pricing. tion of a textbook. Purchasing a Students new textbook costs students [According to aj study, which have to buy an average of surveyed textbook prices at 59 them or they public and private universi- lose a funda45 percent ties...students are paying more mental part more than an than one fifth the cost of older edition tuition at a public four-year of their eduused book.' university for textbooks, 62 cation."

To assist Bundling, the percent more than they paid parents and practice of ten years ago. students attaching CDROMS or workbooks to textwith the rising cost of textbooks, books also increases the price by Schumer said he will introduce about 47 percent. legislation this year that will proSen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y, vide up to a $1,000 tax deduction said at a press conference that he from federal income taxes for the is deeply concerned by how cost of textbooks. much students and parents are "For the first time ever, this paying today for textbooks. proposal would let parents or

students deduct the cost of their books from their taxes," he said.

'This means real dollars and real savings for middle class families who have to beg and borrow to send their kids to college."

Katherine Imp, a sophomore at the University of Maryland at College Park, said she believes students are being ripped off when they purchase textbooks.

"We have to buy new, more expensive books with fancy CDs that never get used," she said.

"Then at the end of the semester we can't sell them back to the bookstore, so we lose all of the money."

Imp said that at times students can't afford to buy a book on their own and are forced to choose between sharing with friends and using the one copy for the whole class in the library.

"This is a terrible dilemma to

face during the learning process," she said. "Textbook publishers should address the impact their rising prices are having on struggling college students."

Swarthout said that the State PIRGs are calling on the publishing industry to adopt "best practice" policies that would ensure that publishers keep production costs as low as possible while retaining educational value.

Bruce Hildebrand, a spokesman for the Association of American Publishers, said that new versions of textbooks are printed because professors want their students having access to the most up to date information possible.

"We are suppliers who work with professors who tell us what they need," he said. "We compete to the toenail to provide the best possible products to meet students needs."

Millions of Iraqis Vote in Free Election tions and maintained roadway check points.

Sunday also marked the end of a counter-insurgency offensive that lasted more than two weeks.

Pentagon officials are hoping the success of the election means insurgent forces have been significandy weakened.

Though results are still being tallied, it is clear that this election marks an important step

majority of Iraq's population, were particularly jubilant as they finally have a chance for that On Sunday, January 29th, nearly majority to be represented in two years after the ousting of government.

Saddam Hussein, the people of What remains less clear is the Iraq took part in the country's role that America's military first free election in over fifty should now play in the country. years.

President Bush is hailing the Despite heavy threats from election as a triumphant success insurgent groups, voter turnout for his foreign policy. White proved to be much stronger than House officials are expected to expected. hail the election as proof of the Early numbers estimate that efficacy of the military's "The people of Iraq have spoken close to 60 percent of Iraq's "nation building" efforts, to the world, and the world is voting population participated, despite the loss of over 1,400 hearing the voice of freedom giving the election the internaAmerican soldiers in Iraq to from the center of the Middle tional credibility that was need- East." date. ed.

Democrats, on the other - President Bush hand, are suggesting that the For months in advance, Sunni insurgents condemned time has finally come to end the the election, hoping to invalidate toward establishing democracy atmosphere of occupation in the U.S. backed effort toward in Iraq.

Iraq. democracy in Iraq.

As President Bush stated Senator Ted Kennedy has Some experts feared insurgent Monday during a televised even called for President Bush to attacks would overwhelm polling speech, "The people of Iraq present a clear timeline for milistations, leaving thousands dead have spoken to the world, and tary withdrawal now that the and nullifying the results. the world is hearing the voice of democratic process has begun.

Yet despite persistent fighting freedom from the center of the With Iraqi election results and suicide bombings that left 44 Middle East." being released within the week dead, millions of Iraqis turned Indeed, many voters were and with the President Bush's out elated on Sunday, openly cele- State of the Union address The relative peace of the elec- brating and singing as more and scheduled for Wednesday, we tion was maintained jointly by more people flocked into polling may soon have a clearer picture American and Iraqi security stations. of what the future holds for forces who protected polling staShiites, who make up the Iraq.

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A soldier celebrates on election day.

Iraqi citizens casting ballots.

An Iraqi soldier watches over line of voters.

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Super Bowl XXDC Ready to Deliver Greatness Patrick Sullivan Sports Editor America's favorite unofficial national holiday guarantees a surplus of chicken wings and draft beer as millions gather for Super Bowl XXXIX. Families and friends will gather infront of the u-vdvision sets all around the world as the magic of Unlike recent Super Bowls, this Sunday's match will pit undoubtedly the two greatest teams in the NFL as the New F-ngland Patriots try to capture their second straight world ride by defeating the Philadelphia Eagles.

The two teams have been favored to meet in Jacksonville from the very beginning of the season, being picked by experts and novices alike.

The Eagles, following their third straight NFC Championship loss against the upstart Carolina Panthars last season might as well have gotten the phrase "Super Bowl or Bust"

tattooed on their foreheads.

Jeremiah Trotter, who kick started As soon as free agency started the Eagles defense, made in the off-season, Philadelphia Philadelphia the most dominating made the biggest splash by force in the NFC. acquirT h e ing for- Prediction: Even with T.O. the Eagles m e r Eagles will go 0-2 in Super were so Titan Bowls. However, expect this superior in J e v o n game to be closer than their their Kearse, mediocre 27-10 spanking by the Raiders who confrence; many in Super Bowl XV. they believed was the biggest name available.

The ink had barely dried on that contract when the Eagles created a legal fiasco before trading for the 49ers troubled, but talented Terrell Owens.

Once the season started, T.O.'s presence became apparent as he and Philadelphia quarterback Donavon McNabb connected on 14 touchdown passes in Owen's first 12 games as an Eagle.

That, along with a breakthrough season from running back Brian Westbrook, and the return of Philly favorite

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clinched the home-field advantage in the playoffs with two weeks left to play. This benefitted the team gready since they had just lost Owen's until the Super Bowl due to an ankle injury.

The Patriots entered the season in a different fashion.

Coming off another exciting Super Bowl victory, the Patriots looked to improve their one glaring weakness, the running game.

New England armored their Achilles' heel by picking up disgruntled Bengal Corey Dillon. like their baseball counterparts, New England had seemed des-

tined for greatness.

They were the portrait of dominance throughout the season, even with an injuryplagued season.

In fact, for a good chunk of the year, injuries to the secondary forced the team to put wide receivers in their place.

As always, the centerpiece of the Patriots, Tom Brady, played phenomenally.

Even more impressive are the schemes and coaching work of New England coach and defensive guru, Brian Belichick.

The stage is now set for a showdown of epic proportions.

On Sunday, it will be a batde of titans, which could very well lead to the most exciting Super Bowl in recent memory.

Prediction: Even with T.O. the Eagles will go 0-2 in Super Bowls. However, expect this game to be closer than their 27-10 spanking by the Raiders in Super Bowl XV.

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New Book of Poetrxj rinallvj in Print

African Dance Comes to Longwood Ashley Dow Staff Wnt'f

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The printing house was unable to recover Dr. Challender, an English pro- financially, so again fessor here at Longwood Challender's book was University, has just completed a homeless.

In Challender's next task that many writers onlv dream of. attempt at a printing He finally received his second house, he sent it to full-length book of poems in Book Mobile in St. print.

Paul, Minnesota and on While finding the inspiration January 13th, 2005 his to write all of his poems and book, Dancing on the finding a home for them are dif- Water, arrived in print in ficult enough, Dr. Challender Challender's hands.

After 10years, Dr. Challender's poems had other obstacles to overcome After 10 years, the finally found a home. in order for the world to hear his poems had finally thought; the answer must be thoughts. found a home. immediately given to them.

This entire process began Challender said that this The binaries of our world are twenty years ago when stressful process is not atypical. another issue that Challsnder is Challender began writing his By the time his book came angered by. poems. out, all of the poems had been He does not feel that everything After becoming a finalist for published separately elsewhere. has to be black vs. white, good vs. the Capricorn prize in 1990, pubPoems from this book, and evil. lishing companies began to rec- others, have been nominated There should be gray areas, and ognize his name and his book for various awards, which is a could be, if our society could hanwas picked up at Pecan Grove difficult feat, and huge honor in dle the ambiguity.

Press in 2002. the writing world.

"I feel a great relief now that The process began, and was The majority of Challender's my poems have been published. I running smoothly, until the edi- poems are incidents from real have moved on. While those tor of the press was injured in a life experiences. "I do not sit poems are a younger version of car accident and had to undergo down and decide to write a me I will never disembowel brain surgery. book. I think of it as a collecthem," Challender said.

The surgery went well, but the tion. A tide or feeling comes to The bookstore has ordered press was temporarily suspended. me and then I can write," Dancing on the Challender moved on in his Challender said. attempts of finding a printing His main motivation is Water, so support one of house for his book.

American culture.

He hates the ambiguity that Longwood' s It was accepted and ready to most talented be printed in San Antonio, Texas. rules the citizen's lives. writers and Challender believes that peoAgain, disaster struck when enlighten yourHurricane Ivan whipped ple cannot be content with the self to his brilthrough, ruining many manu- unknown. scripts, Challender's being one of They cannot sit and ponder a liance.

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"The African dance was unlike Recently, members of the any other choreography I had 1-ongwood Company of Dancers ever experienced," stated Allison and the Farmville community par- Dobson, a member of the ticipated in an African dance I^ongwood Company of workshop with Kulu Mele, a pre Dancers. "The drummers were mier African-American dance amazing to ensemble. watch and listen "African is the basis for "African is the all dance today... When to." basis for all dance After the you really want to dance today," explained you need to know African hour-long workensemble dancer, dance." shop, Kulu Mele D.J. Untie, "When - D.J. Iantie presented a full you really want to performance dance you need to know African including African dances perdance." formed by female dancers in traFounded in Philadelphia in the ditional African clothing and late 1950's, the ensemble travels drumming solos. around the United States performDuring the performance one ing and teaching traditional dancer acted as a Klown and African-Cuban, South African and teased the others.

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February 3, 2005

International Students Find Home at Longwood Naomi Pearson Staff Writer They walk among us—do you know who they are?

Twenty-two students from France and F.ngland joined the Longwood community in January, excited by the prospect of a semester of new experiences and immersion in another culture.

And last fall, longwood welcomed its first seven students from China to an extended learning opportunity-a one or two-year program instead of simply a semester abroad. Their respective schools have academic agreements with Ix>ngwood.

Rounding out the international population at Longwood are about fifteen students here for a different reason: they plan to graduate from the university.

"I have a friend who used to go here who told me about Longwood," said Petra

Nystrom of Sweden. "I like different, but the food, the the professor is lecturing the that it's a relatively small camschedule, the weather and even whole time about basically theopus. It's easier to get to know the way classes are conducted ry and is writing on the blackpeople and not just be one in are different. "Here, we read board. You have to copy the the crowd." and do work for the next class, stuff down. It's more anonyThey have thrown mous. In addition to themselves into the that, we have exercise flow of Longwood sessions to the leclife: actively particitures where the theory pating in their classes, is applied." Then, getting acquainted there is the language with other students difference, even for and socializingthe British students. whither in their Fortunately, their rooms, at the Lancer American roommates From left'to right: International students, Raphael Cafe or the Dining and the members of Rebion, Thibault Davach De Theze, Julie Mongiorgi, Hall, or at any one of International Antoine Laschon, Mathieu Camisuli, and Francois the the many parties takStudies House (ISH) Etienne.

Photo ^./ec/ by Colt McElroy. ing place on any given are helping the* night-or studying at the library. then have lectures; in France it's make the transition. Jennifer Some of them enjoy aeroreversed-lectures first, then we Higgins, the Program Assistant bics and swimming or particiwork on that day's lesson," said for Chinese Students, expressed pate in intramural football or sophomore Julie Mongiorgi. a desire for more American stusoccer^ while many of the Tobias Guennel, a junior who dents to get involved in the weldegree-seeking students are transferred to Longwood, coming and acclimation Longwood athletes, involved in agrees, "Studying at a German process, saying that the more such sports as tennis or golf. university is completely differpeople there are helping, the But everything is an adjustent from studying here. We have easier it will be for the internament. Not only is the country ninety-minute lectures where tional students to settle in and

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Lily Anne Goetz, Acting Director of International Affairs said, "It's not just the exchange students who can benefit from mentoring; there are also the degree-seeking international students who may need it just as much. They are far away from home, too, for a much longer time."

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Jennifer Pozner Skows The Reality oi Reality TV Ashley Dow Staff Writer

Nearly five years ago the entire world fell in love with reality television. CBS's reality hit "Survivor" captivated audiences during the summer of 2000, leading to nine more series and dozens of reality spin offs.

Nearly all of the spin offs featured women. Sometimes the women were competing for a beauty tide as in Fox's "The Swan," a husband in ABC's "The Bachelor," a recording contract in Fox's "American Idol," or a modeling contract on UPN's "America's Next Top Model."

In all these shows, women were criticized for not being pretty enough, too smart or too fat. ' "Reality television is in fact not reality," stated Jennifer Pozner, reality TV expert. "So much of reality television is scripted it should be called unreality television."

Pozner spoke to students last Wednesday in the student union.

Her presentation titled: "Bachelor Babes, Bridezillas and

Husband-Hunting Harems: Decoding Reality TVs Twisted Fairy Tales," focused on the role of women in reality television.

Throughout her presentation, Pozner showed clips from reality shows to further demonstrate how women are treated. (One clip showcased a woman who was auditioning for "American Idol." When the judges gave their comments, controversial judge Simon Cowell told the normal-sized women she was fat, needed to loose Speaker Jennifer Pozner talks about weight and was not mar- "reality" of reality TV. Photo by Scott Dill. ketable. The other two judges thought the women had a then described her makeover as, wonderful voice and should "from housewife to poweradvance in the competition. house."

These comments were never "Shows like "Extreme said to 2003 "American Idol" Makeover" demonstrate that winner Ruben Studdard who is women feel liberated by plastic by no means slim and trim. surgery," stated Pozner. "This Another example was taken tells women that beaut)' is what from ABC's "Extreme qualifies them as human beings Makeover," where a woman and is the key to self worth." received several plastic surgeries Many shows portray women making her unrecognizable to as gold diggers who just want to her friends and family. The show get married. This is most exhib-

ited on shows like "Joe Millionaire" and "Who Wants to Marry My Dad." Both of these shows had thin beautiful women vying for the love and commitment of men they presumed to be very wealthy.

"Often reality television presents the idea that men are only worthy if they are rich," explained Pozner. "This says that people are only worthy of love if they are rich and skinny."

Posner explains that when the second place bachelorette on ABC's "The Bachelor," becomes the star of the next "Bachelorette" show; women are further stereotyped as husband hunters.

Shows like "The Bachelor" and "Joe Millionaire" are presented like a fairy tale. In "Joe Millionaire," the "millionaire" rode up to a castle on a white stallion, playing the role of a prince coming to sweep the women off their feet.

"Each dating show is present-

ed as a fairy tale," said Pozner.

"By doing this, the producers are attempting to reach the emotions of every female who ever dreamed about being Cinderella or Snow White."

Other shows like "Meet My Folks" assume that women are stupid. This show frequently requires women to take a "smarts test". On "America's Next Top Model," host Tyra Banks dismissed one contestant saying she was "too smart for her own good." The contestant was going to medical school.

"Reality TV is the newest platform to reverse women's rights," stated Pozner. "People need to be educated on what is real and what is the product of television editing."

Pozner travels the country teaching others how to become more media savvy. She is the founder and Director of Women in Media and News, a non-profit group dedicated media education and analysis.

"From my perspective I believe nothing is as powerful as being media savvy and a responsible consumer," expressed Pozner.

Catcli tke Spirit: Arehart Plans 05 Graduation

Director of Events and Ceremonies, Fran Arehart.

Photo provided by Office ojPublic Relations.

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Graduation is the capstone of a college career. The ceremony enables students to share their achievements and sense of pride with their peers, family and friends while reflecting upon their time at Iojngwood and the challenges that lie

ahead. Fran Arehart knows all to well the challenges that lie ahead when it comes to graduation. As the newly appointed Director of Events and Ceremonies, she is in charge of all commencement exercises.

Arehart's biggest challenge when planning the ceremony is the growing size of the student population. Over 900 students will participate in commencement exercises this May; the most in school history.

"As the undergraduate and graduate class sizes increase, so do the amount of friends and family that attend the ceremony," said Arehart. "The biggest challenge is accommodating the growing number of people in a space that is getting smaller."

Graduation is held on Wheeler Lawn. Until last year friends and family could watch

the ceremony from the Cunninghams lot, the lawn or from the hill where the new science building is now under construction. With the loss of the hill space, spectators will be placed further down the lawn away from the stage.

"Graduation is a day for seniors and their families.' We want the ceremonies to be how they expect them to be," reassured Arehart. "For the day to go smoothly it is only a matter of logistics, having the right people in the right place at the right time."

Arehart has plenty of experience at Longwood to help guide her as she plans commencement exercises. She began working part-time in the department of Speech and Theater in the early 80s helping to organize debate and theatre events. She then

moved to the Office of the President and has worked for past presidents Dr. Greenwood and Dr. Dorrill and current president Dr. Cormier.

"I am a perfect example of how you can start at the bottom and work your way up," explained Arehart. "It is wonderful that I,ongwood rewards hard work and promotes from within."

Arehart's responsibilities as Director extend well beyond graduation. She is also in charge of numerous special events such as the upcoming Aramark Services award banquet, the dedication of the new science building and the president's community leaders breakfast.

She also manages Dr. Cormier's calendar. She schedules the president's appointments and organizes her travel

arrangements.

"It is important that I manage the president's time efficiendy and sensitively," said Arehart. "I have to make sure that the president meets with all the people she needs to and has some down time."

Arehart says that all of her experiences at longwood have been wonderful. She really enjoys the people and the focus of the university.

"The priority of I>ongwood is in the right place," said Arehart.

"Students are put first and everything else grows from that."

When not working Arehart enjoys spending time with her husband John, an associate professor of computer science and their eight-month-old grandson.

She also plays the hand bells at her church and is a member of two bridge clubs.

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While Students Were Away, the Lancers Did Plau During the Semester Break the Men s Basketball Team Gained 400th Win and Confront Ranked Teams Kyle Martin Staff Writer With exams completed and the first semester at a close, the men's basketball team used their winter break to end their 0-11 start to the 2004-05 season and compete in a grueling nine-game road trip against some of the best teams in Division I basketball.

HOWARD The Longwood Lancers sought revenge on December 18 for a road loss against the Bison of Howard earlier in the month.

During the first half, I-ongwood trailed Howard 9-5 early before going on a 17-8 scoring run to gain a 30-21 advantage.

Despite making one fieldgoal during the final eight minutes of the half, the I-ancers took a slim 32-31 lead into the halftime.

In a game filled with nine ties and five lead changes, sophomores Maurice Sumter and Michael Jefferson contributed nine points during a 15-7 scoring run with 3:04 remaining to cement the triumph over the Bison. Howard's Cliffone Ault led all scorers with a game-high 26 points while Jefferson led all l-ancers with 21 points. Sumter â&#x2013; ind Jefferson each recorded a game-high seven rebounds. ".. .(I)t was great to get the first win," Head Coach Mike Gillian said, "and to have the guys on the team realize the benefit of all the hard work thev have put into the season."

The victory over Howard was the 400th win in the program's 29-year history. Gillian also recognizes an added benefit of the win. "It gives us a lot of confidence that we can achieve that, so why not repeat that over and over again," Gillian said.

OLD DOMINION After earning victory number one, the team began their sevenstate, nine-game, sixteen-day, road trip against the Monarchs of Old Dominion on December 20.

The lancers could get no closer than 21 points of Old Dominion as the Monarchs earned an 88-56 win over Longwood. Freshman forward Lamar Barrett co-led with Old Dominion's Isaiah Hunter in scoring, each with 17

points, as the only Longwood player in double-figure scoring.

Junior center Chad Kosmo recorded a game-high 8 rebounds and added 6 points in the loss. Old Dominion scored 22 points off of Longwood turnovers.

NORTHERN IOWA The Lancers then traveled to Cedar Falls, Iowa to play in the opening round of the Las Vegas Holiday Classic against the Northern Iowa Panthers on December 2.3. The match-up for Longwood was the first of four consecutive games against teams who competed in the NCAA tournament last year. Longwood lost the opening round of the tournament 84-63, but the play of one Lancer continued to improve. Jefferson started a streak of five consecutive 20point performances in the loss.

the nation, the Bearcats led early, but I-ongwood kept pace, trailing 50-42 at halftime. The Bearcats relied on a 23-7 scoring with less than 8 minutes to seal the 95-69 victory over Longwood.

Cincinnati's Jason Maxiell led all scorers with 30 points while Jefferson contributed 27 points, including four three-point baskets. Sumter led the team in rebounding with six and was the only other Lancer to reach double-figures with 12 points.

VALPARAISO In the final round of the tournament on New Year's Eve, the Lancers competed against the Crusaders of Valparaiso.

Longwood jumped to an early lead in the first half and held a 23-13 edge over the Crusaders with 7:39 left on the clock.

Freshman guard Brandon Giles hit a game-tying three pointer as time expired for a 35-35 halftime score.

In the second round, four days With four three-pointers in the later of the game, Classic, Longwood managed to sophomore Longwood score more points against #1 guard challenged Illinois than any team so far H u s e i n the #1 team Pistoljevic in the nation Illionois. "I told helped Longwood retake a 44-41 the players before the game, advantage early in the second 'How many of you guys thought half. Valparaiso utilized a 15-9 that we would be playing the scoring run late in the game to number one team two years gain a 75-68 victory over the ago," Gillian said.

Lancers.

Jefferson and In a game predicted by Valparaiso's Dan Oppland led all experts to be one of biggest scorers with 22 points each, blowouts in college basketball Jefferson and Sumter lead all history, the I-ancers performed Lancers with six rebounds. well. Despite losing 105-79, Pistoljevic started his fourth conLongwood trailed by 7 points secutive game and earned 12 with less than ten minutes to play points shooting 4-for-6 from and managed to score more three-point range. points against Illinois than any team so far this season.

TOURNAMENT RESULTS Jefferson continued his scoring Despite the loss, Jefferson's 24.8 streak, delivering 30 points in points per game in the Classic defeat. earned him All-Tournament Team honors. The four consecuCINCINNATI tive tournament losses dropped After making history against Longwood's record to 1-16 with Illinois, the men's basketball four games remaining in the trip. team ventured west to Sin City to Regardless of the tournament conclude the Las Vegas Holiday outcome, Gillian feels his team Classic. In round three of the has improved by playing tougher tournament, the I-ancers battled opponents.

"The biggest against the unbeaten Bearcats of improvement is everybody in the Cincinnati University on basketball program coming to December 30. Ranked #17 in the realization that we truly are a

good competitive Division I program," Gillian said.

QUINNIPIAC With the bright lights and big-city atmosphere behind them, the Lancers trekked back to the Northeast for a rematch against the Bobcats of Quinnipiac on January 2. Longwood managed to push the Bobcats to the limit in a double-overtime affair. Leading 75-70 with 44 seconds remaining, Quinnipiac tied the contest with 4.6 seconds left to force overtime. The Bobcats led 87-84 with 2 seconds left in the first overtime, but Michael Jefferson hit a half-court three-pointer at the buzzer forcing an additional overtime session. Quinnipiac used a 12-2 run in the second extra frame to win a hard-fought 102-93 contest.

The Bobcats' Rob Monroe earned 41 points to lead all scorers, while Jefferson achieved a double-double leading all Lancers with 24 points and 14 rebounds.

Pistoljevic achieved a season-high 19 points with 5 three-pointers.

HARTFORD The Lancers wrapped up their Connecticut adventure with their first-ever meeting against the Hawks of Hartford on January 4.

I-ongwood fought hard in a close game, but ended up on the losing side. The Lancers led 34-32 at halftime, and I-ongwood trailed 59-58 with 3:26 left in regulation.

However, the Hawks scored the final two baskets of the contest to win 63-58 over the Lancers.

Hartford's Aaron Cook scored 23 points to lead all scorers while Pistoljevic and Lamar Barrett were the only Lancers in double figures, scoring 12 and 10 points, respectively. Jefferson's 8-point performance snapped his fivegame streak of scoring 20 or more points per game.

ITTAHVAI.I.KYSTATR Next, the Longwood men's basketball team forged west once more and visited Orem, Utah, to challenge the Wolverines of Utah Valley State on January 7. The I-ancers jumped to an early 16-10 lead, with less than fifteen minutes remaining in the half before

the Wolverines scored 16 consecutive points to hold a 26-16 advantage with 11:09 left on the clock. I-ongwood trailed at halftime 40-33, and fought hard to trim the deficit to 53-50 with 12:13 remaining in the contest.

Utah Valley State took advantage of a 16-3 scoring run in the final 7:51 to defeat Longwood 75-57.

The Woverines' Ronnie Price scored a game-high 28 points, while Sumter earned a doubledouble with 17 points and 10 rebounds.

NORTHERN COLORADO In the final game of their sevenstate road trip, the Lancers faced off against the Bears of Northern Colorado on January 10.

I-ongwood snagged an early lead, but the Bears crafted a 14-6 scoring run taking the led 28-20. The lancers nipped away at the Bears' advantage and trailed 39-37 at the break. In the second half leading 53-47 with 15:27 to play, the Bears devised a 20-6 scoring run to hold a 73-56 advantage with 10:30 left in regulation. The Lancers could not get closer than 7 points and Northern Colorado earned a 9991 victory. Scoring 12 points in the first half, Barrett achieved a career-high 23 point effort leading 1-ongwood. Northern Colorado's Erik Olson led all scorers with 32 points and shot a perfect 12-12 from the field.

WRAP UP Despite going winless on their road trip, the Lancers played several close games and led in six of the nine visiting contests. Gillian acknowledges that in order to finish strong in a game, "It's the realization of the urgency of the situation... It's having the will. Even when you're tired it's having the will to control the ball, get the defensive stop, grab the rebound, and make the free throw."

Six of the team's final ten games are at Willet Hall Gym with the Lancers hosting three straight, including loses to South Carolina State on Saturday and Appalachian State on Monday.

The Lancers will play their third home game this week against Northern Colorado, Friday at 7:00 p.m. and are currentley 1-22.

February 3, 2005

Weekly Trivia Who is the Last Quarterback to Lead the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl?

Last Week's Question Who is the Only Longwood Men s Baseball Player to Have His Number Retired?

Michael Tucker #20 If you would like to submit a trma question send an email to rotunda@longwuxHi.edu subject "Triria" with your question, answer and namefif desired).

Women s Basketball Team Takes Out Tigers Kyle Martin Staff Writer After improving to .500 on Friday with a 54-47 victory over Texas Pan-American, the women's basketball team sought of its first three-game win streak of the season against the 4-11 Tigers of Savannah State.

Junior Forward Ashley Mason claimed prior to Saturday's contest, "It's going to take a whole focused team effort and defensive intensity...," in order to secure the win.

In the first half, a jump shot by forward Caroline Moore gave Savannah State an early 2-0 advantage. The lead, however, evaporated from the Tigers as sophomore guard Abigail Freese, with a pass from junior forward Amber Mason, connected on a three-pointer at 18:33 to give Longwood an advantage they never relinquished.

The Lancers raided off eleven straight points and led 16-2 with 15:35 in the period. A three pointer from Amber Mason gave Longwood a 19-point stranglehold of 25-6 with 13:25 to go, but the Tigers hacked into Longwood's advantage from three-point range.

A pass from guard Lakisha Green set up Savannah State's Kermetris Hill for her first of four straight triples with 8:14 left in the half. Her final basket from distance at 6:31 left the Tigers

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Player Profile: Robert Gillis Baseball, senior (4th yr.)

Hometown: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Why do you play baseball?

-My father pushed me toward baseball. He always played and coached me as I was growing up and it influenced and motivated me to keep playing.

Recall your best moment playing here?

My first game. That's when I knew I made it. I was so nervous with butterflies. I was in awe with my first at-bat and first ground ball. I consider that my biggest accomplishment.

What do you like most about Longwood?

-Our team. Every year, I make so many friends on the team.

We're such a tight group and it's great to see them off the field as well, due to the small school size.

What goals do you have?

-Academically, I'm trying to pursue law school. That's been taking up a lot of my time right now. Baseball-wise, I'm just trying to help the team as

.Player Profile: Jen Steele Softball, senior(4 yr.)

Hometown: Manassas Park, VA

I. much as I can and win as many games as possible.

Who is your favorite athlete and

why?

-Roger Clemens, because he's so dominant. He wasn't flamboyant.

He has a rigorous work ethic.

Other players won't train with him because he's so intense.

- What makes you unique?

- I'm the only Canadian player. I'm very proud of where I came from and I'm very happy to be in the United States playing baseball.

What do you want to be remembered as?

-My out-going personality on the field. I'm the guy who makes the joke and makes everyone feel at ease.

Similar to Friday, trailing by seven Duncan attributes a points (31-24), lot of the success to but junior guard defensive play. "We Jessica Wilkerson mixed our defenses answered at the to keep them off five-minute mark balance," Duncan with a three of explains, "and try to her own to remake them respond establish to the changing Longwood's defenses."

The advantage of 10 Lancers grabbed 21 (34-24). defensive boards in With 00:19 the first half alone. remaining, senior After halftime, center Catherine Savannah State's Dunn nailed a three to give the Shamice James hit a lay-up to bring the Lancers a comTigers within 12 of fortable 43-29 advantage at the Longwood, but the Mar it a Meldere goes for break.

Tigers did not get a layup against Texas Savannah Pan-American. byWillreaus closer.

Senior forward State's Hill amassed an impressive 16 points Marita Meldere drained a jump at halftime due to her three- shot with 15:47 to play that point performance; meanwhile, sparked a 16-4 scoring run for the the Lancers' Amber Mason I-ancers to give them a 27-point, achieved a 12-point effort at 66-39 advantage with less than eleven minutes to play. intermission.

With the game in hand, freshHead Coach Shirley Duncan commented, "(Hill) was defi- man forward Leigh Mascherin nitely the one who kept them in entered the game and contributed three distance shots over the final the game and made it close."

Why do you play Softball?

-Both of my parents played.

When I was younger, I went to my parents' slow pitch games and I grew up in the ballparks. It was just natural that I started playing.

Recall your best moment playing here?

-My freshman season (2001-02) in general. I came in and didn't have any pressure on myself. It was the first year we won the CVAC (Carolina-Virginia Athletic Conference) tournament.

What do you like most about Longwood?

-I like the people. It has an atmosphere of home. I feel really comfortable with the people and the area.

What goals do you have?

-As far as the season is concerned, I would like to have a memorable season with my teammates. I plan to go to graduate school after I graduate. I would really like to be an athletic director someday.

Who is your favorite athlete and why?

-Former Washington Redskins

cornerback Darrell Green. He did a lot of charity events and was a good role model in the community, and he lives near me.

What makes you unique?

-I have a phobia of children singing in scary movies. I freak out and I'm terrified of them.

What do you want to be remembered as?

-A good teammate and a good friend. That's more important to me than any numbers or statistics. I want people to know that I cared about them, and the best thing I'm leaving with are the memories with my teammates.

ten minutes, her final three giving the Lancers a dominant 32-point edge with 5:47 to play. The Tigers' Hill was limited to two threes in the second half as the Lancers received an 84-55 triumph over Savannah State.

Mascherin describes the strategy to shooting against the Tigers, mentioning, "Because they were quick players, if we can shoot out of their zone (defense), we can be successful" Longwood was successful in shooting 48% from three-point range for the game as Wilkerson lead the squad with her 20-point performance. Meldere earned another double-double by contributing 16 points and a game-

high 19 rebounds. Savannah State's Hill lead all scorers with 24 points including a remarkable six thee-point baskets.

The win improves the Lancers' record to 10-9 on the season, meanwhile Savannah State dropped to 4-12 overall.

The women's basketball team goes on the road to play UNCAsheville on February 2 in a game against their fourth opponent from the Big South Conference this season. "You always have to adapt to different personnel, but as long as we keep up the defensive intensity and move the ball well up the floor, we should be good for the rest of the season," Wilkerson said.

Lancer incer oasei Baseball Ready lor the Islands Patrick Sullivan Sports Editor The Lancer baseball team is starting their season by being the envy of every other Longwood sport: they're holding their opening series in Hawaii The team will play a five game series against host Hawaii Pacific from February 5th to the 7th.

It is a very exciting time for

many of the players, including sophmore pitcher Alan Moore.

"It's the first time I've ever been in a plane and in a state that didn't touch the Adantic" The one drawback to opening the season in America's most beautiful state according to Moore, "We might have to be on a plane during the Super Bowl."

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