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Bush Re-elected to Second Term Kerry concedes early; Busk says he will need to "earn trust of Kerry supporters Shawn Garrett \tu:t Editor
President Bush won his bid for reelection yesterday morning after challenger John F. Kerry conceded the election in a telephone call at 11 a.m. A few hours later in Boston's Faneuil Hall, Kerry gave a televised, public concession to his supporters and the nation. About an hour later, Bush gave :\ victory speech from the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington. As of press time, Bush had won 51% of the vote with 58,884,611 votes to Kerry's 55,329,147, or 48% (with the final 1% divided among other candidates). In the all-important electoral college tally, Bush garnered a projected 274 at press time to Kerry's 252. To win, 270 of a possible 538 are needed. The day's events ended a very long, sometimes contentious and often uncertain night of vote counting and electoral math, hinging for both candidates on
the outcome of Ohio's final vote 136,000. \n upbeat and optimistic John tally, which, due to the ten-day "We wanted to wait and see and Kdwards spoke first for the period under Ohio law that the be as careful as we could about Democrats, vowing to "fight for state can take to tabulate all votes, what the reality on the ground every vote" even though the race may not be known until next was," Kerry strategist Joe had effectively ended. week. "John Those in Kerry is i the Kerry great camp, and American," indeed most said Kdwards. of the net"You canwork pundits not fight 18 covering the hours a day, minute-byseven days a minute week unless precinct you love this reports, origcountry, and Lnallv sugJohn Kerry gested there loves might be A triumphant President Bush waves to supporters after his victo- mencaenough pro- fy speech inside the Ronald Regan Building in Washington, D.C. Kdwards visional balPhÂŤobyKtuurs mentioned lots"-ballots the high turn cast by voters not on the official l-ockhart said, according to The out (60% of registered voters, the registration rolls-to win in Ohio. Washington Post. highest since 1968) and promised In the end however, it was decid"When we had a chance to do that "This fight will continue in ed that the estimated 150,000 that, I think we made the judg- our homes and in our union halls, provisional votes would not hold ment that the time was right for in our churches, and in our enough in favor of Kerry to sur- John Kerry to call the president schools, in our offices and over pass Bush's margin of roughly and concede." the Internet. We will keep march-
Miller Resigns As SGA Treasurer Felt responsibilities leit no time to enact necessary reforms Shawn Garrett News t:ditor
Student Government Association (SGA) Treasurer Jon Miller unexpectedly announced his resignation from office this week, disclosing candidly that the high volume of day-to-day responsibilities kept him from his primary aim, drafting and introducing new SGA finance reform bills. Miller, a senior who has repeatedly found himself the center of attention concerning recent allegations of misappropriation, said he has found it too difficult to devote himself fulltime to the duties of treasurer and spur the kind of legislation he feels should be enacted in order to revamp the SGA's aging financial by-laws. Miller said the resignation
would take effect immediately and that SGA President Alicia Moody would begin soon the process to appoint a new treasurer to replace him. As word got around that Miller had decided to give up his post earlier this week, it was it was assumed that he was succumbing to pressure from the constant rumors of financial scandals swirling around the SGA. While Miller allowed that "a lot of factors" played into his surprising decision he asserted that he did not feel pressured to resign. "I didn't quit because of mistakes," said Miller. Miller explained that dealing with the daily duties required of the student body's treasurer "you don't have time to write bills and get them through." When asked
if the resignation was affected by any kind of bad blood within the SGA or finance committee, Miller said no. "I have a very good relationship with everyone," said Miller. Many asked Miller to reconsider his decision and assured him that nothing that had gone wrong was wholly his fault. While he accepts this, Miller noted that he takes at least some of the responsibility for all the financial dealings within SGA. He has refused a position in the Senate. Through an email SGA President Alicia Moody commented that she "and the SGA support Jon's decision in his resignation." "He has served the SGA to the See MILLER p. 4
ing toward that one America and we're not going to stop until we get there." Kerry, looking haggard and sounding hoarse, standing at times somewhat shakily before a bust of Massachusetts native and founding father John Adams, thanked his many supporters, joking "I'm sorry that we got here a little bit late and little bit short." Seemingly holding back tears. Kerry described his admiration for his supporters. "I wish that I could just wrap you up in my arms and embrace each and every one of you individually all across this nation," Kerry said."I thank you from the bottom of my heart." Campaign staff for the President had already planned a victory announcement for Wednesday afternoon, but Kerry's surprising concession brought a quick end to the overnight and early morning debates, and abolished any possibility the election would become a repeat of the
See BUSH p. 4
Lon$wood Reacts to Election Results Patrick Trate Copy Editor
As the 2004 general election approached, polls were showing the country closely divided between the two candidates and experts were predicting an extremely high turn out. November 2nd indeed saw the highest voter turnout since 1968. After an extremely close electoral race, Democratic candidate John Kerry conceded the battleground state of Ohio, and thus the election, to Republican incumbent George Bush. As with the rest of the nation, reaction here on campus is mixed. Some students are glad with the result. "I'm ecstatic," said junior Bobbi Thibo. "Not only because Bush won, but because we [Republicans] now have control of the House and the Senate."
As Dr. William Harbour, Chair of the History, Political Science, and Philosophy Department here at Longwood explained, the Republican Party did many things right in this campaign. "After the 2000 election, Karl Rove, Bush's head campaign strategist, evaluated what happened to make the election so close. He came to the clear conclusion that there were large numbers among demographics of people that traditionally voted Republican who didn't show up." Dr. Harbour gave Evangelical Christians as a prime example. "Rowe realized that the Republicans had to do something. This election they've worked hard on establishing grassroots organizations to raise money, find volunteers, identify potential voters and
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Editorial
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Words from the Editor: Too Muck of an English Major Sunday night, my friends and I went to Dr. Jordan's ghost ito DCS, which is the lust event this school has. From there, I lelt mv morbid fascination with Ix'ola Wheeler the way I did my freshman vcar. At eighteen, I. was alone and bored, so 1 looked up old issues ot //'i Kolundii in the librarv. And I.cola Wheeler just seemed like the type ot woman I would really like. With that in mind, Stephanie, Tanner, Shawn, Jessica, Scott, and I eventually wound up at the giaveyaid in town where several D>ng\vood people are buried. We had been wandering around for awhile, not reallv finding much of anything. Eventually, Shawn says, "This is a Southern novel. It's unseasonably warm and the gravevard is even warmer. We are in search of prominent figures from a school
just down the road. What is the symbolism behind that?" Before I can answer, he adds, "Death is a paradox. What is it saving to us?" I offer, "Death is usually considered cold. Because it is warm, we are being invited. The people here have something to tell us; we have something we need to learn." Could we be bigger nerds? I mean, honestly. Perhaps, sometimes, there is such a thing 18 being too much of an English major. But we're not finding what we need. I ted like I'm in a Faulkner novel. There are so many common names that I recognize, yet 1 can't put the pieces together. The symbolism is muddled and confusing. The situation is too complex for me to trip over a stone and it be the one I'm looking for. I want so badly to be able to thank Jarman, Stevens, and Wheeler for the gifts they've given us and the opportunities
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they've afforded. At one point, we spot a Wheeler grave, though it turns out to be a tease. The wife of some other man. "Dammit, dammit, dammit," I yell, my heart racing. like with a Faulkner novel, I'm feeling like a failure; 1 just can't make this work, no matter how badly I want it. ()n the wav out, we find the grave of Thackston. "Of everything we came here for," I yell (I apparently didn't get the memo about being quiet in a graveyard after hours on Halloween) "we find the grave of the most crazy ass man that I don't give two shits about."
Discouraged, we leave. (which is what I want). I mean. 1 can't get Wheeler out of my what do I know about 1 tt >l.i head, though. Lines from the W heeler? \e\t to nothing. I feel Indigo Girl's "Virginia Woolf run like I should or that I do already. through my mind: "And here's a I think about the legend of the young girl on a kind of telephone "red thread that Lucy Kaplansky line through time / And a voice at uses in her latest album. That the other end comes like a long maybe the same red thread runs lost friend / So I know I'm alright through the w-omen of life will come and life will go." I-ongwood. I can't describe the inherent The rest? The rest will come connection I feel about so many later. aspects of I.ongwood that I have never felt in other places. The soul of this school is so strong in my heart, and I can't shake it (even though, really, I don't want to). Amy Whipple But I can't understand it either l:dilor-in(Mrf
Letter to trie Editor: D-Hall is Great! This letter is in response to Tanner Keith's (ktober 28th Activist column, "A Guide To Food in Farmville". I began reading your column with great interest, as would anyone who lives in Farmville and has a wish-list of favorite establishments they'd like to see here. Arby's and Applebee's were near the top of people's lists for years, and what do you know, we finally got them. I agree with you that a Japanese steakhouse would be nice. I'll add to that list a grocery store with a fully-stocked produce section so I don't have to drive to multiple stores to find cilantro...but I digress. Claiming you're "obviously an expert" on food because you "eat it everyday" makes one wonder if you are also an expert on the chemical makeup of air since you breathe that every day, or perhaps an expert on road construction since you either drive or cross one every day. I'm no expert, but having eaten at our Dining Hall over the past 14 years (four as an undergrad, 10 as a staff member), I would like to think that I have a pretty good handle on the quality of the food and of the service that ARAMARK provides to the Longwood community. I suppose that my experience working in a family-owned restaurant most of my life provides me with additional insight into the business. So although much of your column warrants debate (did you not know about, or simply ignore, the 17+ restaurants in Farmville you
didn't mention?), the category I'd most like to comment on is your thoughtful appraisal of the Dining HaH. Apparently, the most creative word you could come up with to describe the Dining Hall is "sucks". That doesn't really open things up for a mature discussion, but let's try anyway. 1. "The food sucks." It makes me laugh when people complain so much about the meals here. On any given day we have numerous options for a variety of good food. A typical lunch includes: freshly-prepared in front of you PanGeo bowls, soup and salad from the bar stocked with everything from fruit salad to hummus. The D-Hall also has the pasta bar and pizza. Good For You serves vegetarians, vegans, and anyone else who wants healthier options. Fast-food lovers have burgers, hot dogs, and fries available. Plus, there are wraps, grilled Paninis made to order, cold sandwiches, specialty sandwiches, and of course, the main line with your standard, home-style servings. Top all of this off with desserts including cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, and Belgian waffles. I'm sorry, but if anyone can name a place with a better selection of quality food for under S5, I'd like to know about it. 2. "The lines suck." When thousands of students are served each day, it is inevitable that there are going to be some lines. However, there are several-hour windows available to get your meals. If your class schedule doesn't allow you to beat (or miss) the
rush by 10 minutes, then yes, you might have to spend some time in lines chatting with friends or thinking about that project that is due. 3. "I'd like some service." This is a new one to me. Honesdy, not a day goes by where either a student worker or an ARAMARK employee doesn't say hello, or ask how my day is going. There have been times I've asked for additional items or help, a new bottle of hot sauce, or if anymore chocolate cake was coming out. They may or may not have always been able to find something, but at least they tried. Oh, and if you haven't done it lately, try saying "May I", "Please", and "Thank you" when interacting with the good folks serving your meal. There is a reason we learned manners in kindergarten. I'm not saying that the Dining Hall does not make mistakes, or that there is no room for improvement; no establishment is perfect. But, after working in the restaurant business, and having served several Midnight Breakfast events to Longwood students over the years, I can say this: It's not easy preparing and serving meals for thousands of customers every day; you should try it sometime. ARAMARK is doing a commendable job and deserves our thanks and constructive criticism, not the juvenile discourse of the Opinion Editor. Regards, Greg Tsigaridas UTS
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Worst Cases oi Busk or Kerry Dan Steele Staff Writer Many people fear a worstcase scenario if Sen. Kerry wins Tuesday's election, but considering the current administration's track record, there are just as many patriotic, redblooded Americans considering the same situations under a second term for President Bush. What could happen if this incumbent wins the election? For starters, there are these bountiful tax cuts that "stimulated" the economy. Yes, I am aware that the President does not have absolute, direct control over economic matters, but this country is already staring down the barrel of a roughly 500 billion dollar deficit, our largest ever, and with the War on Terror and our full-blown military cam-
Bobbi Thibo Assistant Editor My fears are that if he is elected, John Kerry will play God. Currendy, private institutions fund most embryonic stemcell research, but Kerry wants this type of research to be funded by the government. If embryonic stem-cell research is given more provisions from the government, more of this type of research would be possible, and even more embryos will be produced for the sole purpose of mutilation. He wants to make it even easier for people to create life for the intended purpose of destroying it. Allowing these researchers to get the money from the government implies that our country thinks so little of human life that they endorse the destruction of potential human life. I don't want to be part of a country that has so
paigns in Afghanistan and Iraq, we liability? He's a much bigger target can barely afford government than he was after the "official" spending now. fighting stopped in Afghanistan, What good could it do this and he sure hasn't won any popucountry to spend more money we larity contests outside this country don't have? Sure, there would be recently, not even among allied that check in the mail, with that countries in the Iraqi War. extra $300 or so tacked on, but We could very well be attacked sooner or later we're going to have simply because Bush won a second to pay for our troops being there; term. Terrorists fear him, yes, but where do you think the money for so do free nations who have no their salaries and equipment comes part in terrorist activities. Bush's from? Donations? re-election could mean an open Economic matters aside, let's invitation to terrorist nut-bags out talk about the War on Terror. Bush there, looking to gain support by claims because he's been proven to taking down a man, who is not be tough on terrorism, the country only frightening through his superwill be safer with his finger on the aggressive policies, but is also the button, rather than Kerry's. Let's leader of the Free World, the symconsider a possibility here: our bol of everything right these terchief executive is one of the most rorist bastards believe in. hated men in the world; now, I'm Can we afford a possible nuclear not saying we should vote how the 9/11, simply because the President rest of the world tells us to, wants to go in guns blazing and ask because that is both weak and com- questions after the bodies have hit pletely idiotic, but what about his the floor?
Vs. little regard for the human race. Speaking of, Kerry as president would attempt to make partialbirth abortion legal in all 50 states. Currendy, abortion laws allow for abortion within the first trimester of pregnancy. The democratic argument for abortion is that the "child" is nothing but a cell in the first 3 months of life; therefore it is not murder. Ok, fine, but why then is Kerry advocating partial-birth abortion as part of his platform? Legalizing partial-birth abortion, which allows abortion up to the fifth and sixth months of pregnancy, is defiandy above and beyond the 3 month limit. Democrats define embryos as life starting at 3 months, then Kerry must be okay with murder. If Kerry is elected, my other main concern is about his "letsnot-finish-what-we-start" side. Kerry is so quick to say that he would pull troops out of Iraq and stop sending more troops without the backing of UN, who have
made it very clear that they won't help otherwise. Some Americans are quick to cheer, but do we remember 9/11? Shordy after the attacks President Bush stated, "you are either with us or you are against us," pertaining to the war on terror, and the American people cheered him on. Now, parts of society are ridiculing President Bush for exacdy what they first encouraged. Kerry as president will just label America as he has labeled himself through his indecisiveness and contradictory opinions; as incompetent and unable to finish what is started. Instead of looking out for America long-term and solving the problem once and for all, he'd rather jeopardize the country and receive instant gratification. John Kerry as president would represent us as an America whose citizens think they are God and a nation ho is so incompetent that they can't make up their minds or finish what they start.
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props and drops I he Rotunda would tike to encourage anyone and even one to submit props and drops to rotundaia long wood, cdu Props; + To election night parties. + To the awesome comfortable chairs in the 24 hour study lounge in the library. + To Montana being the tenth state to approve use of medicinal marijuana. + To key lime tarts.
Props; - To everything that's wrong with the election process our our country. - To the sun setting at 5 PM. - To the new science building looking like a giant Ikea kit. - To not understanding "juvenile" humor.
Speak Out What does the faculty think the next four years will be like after the recent election?
I'm looking for a silver lining, I'll let you know when I find it. -Dr. Taylor Assistant Professor of English
I believe that Bush will be more cooperative with foreign policy and more dismissive on domestic issues. - Dr. Cole Assistant Professor of Political Science The Bush Administration has been unfriendly to the environment, and unsympathetic to those without health insurance, and I believe they will continue to be as such. - Dr. Rilev Professor of Education Dreadful. Absolutely Dreadful. -Dr. Kelley Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice All fiaura if lama KiUh
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PAGE 4 BUSH cont'd p. 1 protracted 2(HKI contest between then Govemot Hush and former Vice President Al Gore. Similar to Kerry's concession, Bush's acceptance was preceded by Vice President Dick Cheney. Unlike Kerry, the well rested, satisfied, very gracious Mr; Bush was joined on stage by his family"We had a long night," began Bush, "and a great night." Like Edwards, he acknowledged, "voters turned out in record numbers" and said that they "delivered an historic victory." Bush touched on some ol the challenges that face him in his second term, from stabilizing Iraq to waging the fight against terrorism to reforming the tax code and the Social Security system. "Reaching these goals will require the broad support of Americans," he said. The overarching message of the day was unity, with both Kerry and Bush calling for an effort to bind the nations wounds after a year of particularly virulent and hard-hitting campaigns. MILLER cont'd p. 1 best of his abilities, and he will continue to do so even though he has chosen to leave his position," Moody continued. "Jon has always been i strong leader and he will be missed as a member of the SGA." Miller has been treasurer since Spring 2004. Although no official decision has been made, speculation inside SGA points to executive senator Andy Peterson as the likely frontrunner for the position. Although Miller did not know who would replace him and declined to speculate, he admitted that Peterson would be a worthy candidate. "He is the one who goes to the accounting office when I can't," Miller said of Peterson, adding that he is familiar with the process and would make a "great treasurer." Scandals and animosity surrounding the SGA's financial practices in recent weeks have hurt the process and added to the largely held-though unfounded-belief among stu-
Kerry described his phone conversation with the President, saying he discussed "the danger of division in our country and the need-the desperate need for unity, for finding the common ground, coming together." "Today 1 hope that we can begin the healing," Kerry added. Bush called out to Kerry supporters on the theme of unity, saving that he needs their support in the years to come. "Today I want to speak to every person who voted for my opponent, said Bush. "To make this nation stronger and better, 1 will need your support and I will work to earn it. I will do all I can do to deserve your trust." "We have one country, one Constitution, and one future that binds us," he added. According to CNN exit polls, more women voted then men in the election at 54% to 46%, but that Kerry's lead with women was slight at only 51%. A significant number of democrats also reported having voted for Bush. 11% of those Democrats asked said they voted for Bush while only 6% of Republicans voted for Kerry. dents that the SGA's financial practices are arbitrary and malicious. Problems have ranged from the very public. $9,500 S.E.A.I.. budget shortfall to lesser known instances of miscommunication between the SGA and student groups. ()ne such instance involving the Black Student Association is typical of the miscommunication problems. In an interview with The Rotunda Miller said that, in addition to the finance reforms he envisions, he would like to see the SGA as a whole take on a more "Jesusesque" approach to governance. He explained that Jesus, the main historical and religious personage in Christianity, "brought about change without seeking power." Miller feels that implementing altruistic methods similar to those of Jesus would be beneficial, creating a more service-oriented SGA that would strive more ardently to help everyone.
November 4, 2004
Election 2004: A Nationwide Breakdown Same sex marriage bans pass, Goode trounces Weed in Va. Dth Compiled Vrom Staff Rrports
Red vs. Blue: Unsurprisingly, Bush swept the Mid Atlantic, South, Southwest, and Midwest. I le won his home state of Texas by 23" n, but only won Virginia, where Kerry had a small lead early Tuesday night and which had the possibility of becoming an important swing state during the campaign, by 9%. Bush also took Florida, cite of the 2000 recount debacle, by 5 percentage points. Kerry also swept the Northeast and the West coast, winning his home state of Massachusetts by 24% and California, with its 55 electoral votes, by a margin of 11%. He also won Hawaii.
The Swing States: Ten states qualified as "swing" or battleground states where the election was projected to be very close. ( )f them. Bush won Florida, Wisconsin, Nevada and New Mexico, and Kerrj took Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Minnesota and Michigan. REACT cont'd p. 1 make sure they turn out." Other students were upset at the Democratic defeat. "I wish Kerry had won," said junior Lynn Attcrmeyer. "It was a very close election. I wish more young people had voted." While senior Matt Spalding explained, "I am very
Representatives after winning close Senate races in Florida and Alaska, and elsewhere. In one of the closest contests. Senate Minority I-eader Thomas A. Daschle (D), of South Dakota lost his seat to Republican John Thune, a former House member, after a hard-fought campaign in which the two candidates Same Sex Marriage: Ohio, Michigan and nine spent at least $26 million. It other states approved consti- was the first election defeat tutional amendments that for a Senate leader of either would ban same-sex mar- party in more than 50 years, riages, limiting the ability of and it helped increase the those states to grant benefits GOP majority in the Senate, afforded heterosexual cou- where Republicans added a total of four seats. ples. The constitutional bans, defining marriage as a union The Virginia 5th: Republican Incumbent of a man and a woman, passed in all 11 states where Virgil Goode won his fifth they were on the ballot, state term to the United States elections results show. The House of Representatives percentage of voters support- from Virginia's fifth district ing the amendment ranged last night by nearly 28 percent. The fifth district begins in from 86 percent in Mississippi to 62 percent in Greene County and extends south to the North Carolina Ohio. border, including Danville, Martinsburg and Farmville. Congress: Voter turnout in the 5th disRepublicans continue to control congress, emerging trict rose by more than with bigger majorities in the 100,000 votes this election Senate and House of cycle. Bush also took Ohio, one of the last holdouts of the election, and the state many feared would become this year's Florida. As of press time the last of the Iowa \ i ites had yet to be counted and that state remained in the undecided category.
concerned about our foreign pol icv. I hope President Bush wakes up and realizes that we need to work with other countries on issues. Otherwise, it will get worse with the countries that hate us already because of him and it will be a rough four years for America." Kathleen Costello, a 2001
Longwood alum who spent her summer and fall working on the Kerry campaign in Cleveland, Ohio, watched the concession speech with tears in her eves on Wednesday. "It shocked me," she said. "But it shows how much votes count when it comes down to one county like it has in Cuyahoga."
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Va. DUI Law Ckange Catckes Some Oil-Guard Sarah-Tyler Moore V/,/// Writer \s ot |uly 1 this year. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) laws in Virginia received a facelift. Under the new ordinances, persons operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .15 are to serve five days of mandatory jail lime, if the driver's blood alcohol level is .20 or higher, ten days in jail are mandated. For repeat offenders with three or more DUI offenses on their record, they are to spend six months in jail without bail, and. the government reserves the right to seize their vehicle. The most applicable change in DUI regulations for students is the seven-day automatic administrative license suspension, for those under the age of 21 operating a vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .02. No doubt, backlash from this law will be felt on campuses nationwide. But how do students really feel about the DUI amendment? "[I]f the [BAC] level w |as] more than .02 people would take advantage of it.
Ii needs to be something we're conscious of, especial!) underage people," said freshman,
Melanie Trostie.
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Aside from the numeric al value our state government deems appropriate, the law (as previously mentioned) mandates a seven-day suspension of a person's driver's license. Is this reasonab1e? Sophomore Stephanie sa,d Par ' A student performs a sobriety test in front of a "If [underage persons are] driving while those underage especially under the influence they need because they need to take a harsher punishment." responsibility for their actions, Perhaps the punishment is they shouldn't be drinking anyso stringent because of the way," said Trostie. very deviant and dangerous In agreement, Ed Lynch, nature of the deviance of DUIs, especially of those columnist for The Roanoke
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too long. However, after a weekend in which a Shawsville famih losl two of its members to a driver accused of driving under the i n f 1 u ence...it is easier to put long DUI sentences in perspective." DUIs not only jeopardize lives, but they also, in a police officer. sense, risk freedom. Also as of July 1, repeat offenders are now denied the right to refuse a breathalyzer or other blood alcohol level test. Should anyone stopped, repeat offender or not, have a right to refuse such a test?
Parrish said, "[Those pulled over] need to tess up to \vh;K they're doing. 1 don't think the] should have the right to refuse. 1 wouldn't refuse just because it wouldn't prove to them that I hadn't been drinking, it's not that much of an inconvenience." Maybe refusing a BAC test is more than a matter of convenience. Trostie said, "You do have a right to refuse [a breathalyzer)," however, "but you shouldn't have anything to hide if you haven't been drinking...it kind of raises a question when you refuse it. Why would you refuse it if you haven't been drinking?" No matter a person's stance on treatment of underage DUI violators, repeat offenders, or the right to refuse a blood alcohol level test, driving under the influence is indisputably dangerous. Lynch said of the new laws, "Virginia's roads will be among the safest in the country." Whether revamping Virginia DUI laws will truly make getting behind the wheel significantly safer, only time can determine.
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Tke World Has Turned and Left Me Here Mandy Amason Staff Writer Dear Mandy, I have a confession to make. I love reading the answers you give pur readers in The Rotunda. I can't wait for the next issue! Your advice, along with your wit, charm, and personal feedback is remarkable'. I really respect the fact that you tell it like it is, or tell it as you see it! I admire that in a person. If you wouldn't mind, I would like to share a few comments and touch on some issues with you. Maybe you can even answer some of the questions I have. I know \j>ngwood University has gone "high tech. "I am surprised that students don't have to hit a computer key to flush the toilets! Or do they? 1 get really angry to hear that students have gone to academic advisors for help, only to be told to go back to the dorm, look online, and figure it out themselves! Why have academic advisors at all? I would really like to know who is sleeping on the job when it came to housing students this year. I don't understand how this mishap happened? Longwood had to have known how many freshman, returning students, and transfers that were coming. It sure didn't take a genius to add the deposit money that was demanded to be in on a certain date to assure student housing! Now I know why so many students have made comments that they will not be next semester or ever. It also hurts the University when it comes to recruiting new students and maintaining their #37position as one of "America's Best Colleges," as stated in the 2005 US. News and World Report. Goodbye #37, hello #500!? Your advice to the transfer student about fitting in at Ijingwood was AWF.SOME! I know that student, appreciated your words of uisdom, experience, and encouragement. I am sure others feeling the same will benefit also.
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Yes, 1 love freedom of speech just as much as you do Mandy! It sure does soothe the soul. Keep up the good work and don't hold back I never have and never will. Oh, and as always, keep your source of information as confidential as possible. No, I am not a student; I'm a parent win has always protected the rights of my child and other people regardless of the situation. You go Mandy! Signed, Parent who has been there, done that, and still getting it done! Dear Parent, Holy crap, you rock! But I see that you are going to make me open my big mouth about some things AGAIN! Well, first let me thank you, your letter is what it's all about. Venting and hopefully, relating to someone. When I was younger, until the age of 18,1 had always wanted to be a doctor. Then I realized that I can save more lives by writing. I love what I do for The Rotunda, and I love the people that pull it all together. Thank you so much for the input, though there are some things that I too wish to comment upon. Longwood really did screw up. The housing does suck. But that's common at any school you go to. I really do feel badly for the students that don't even have a room. That sucks and they snould be refunded their money. The advisor situation can suck too but, you know what, 1 honestly don't know of any other school that has such great professors as we do. Not only do they advise, but they teach. They are great at it, and they really make you feel like you are wanted here. How the hell I^ongwood got #37,1 have no clue but 1 push for
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a recount. Longwood is by far one of the crappiest schools when it comes to student life and offerings. Farm Vegas, as wonderful as it is, is not much. The failed attempts of the school to do more for its students have turned into a disaster. We all need to hear the truth sometimes and if you don't like it, don't read it. That's your right. I just write it. Some don't like my opinion and that's fine, understandable, but fine. This is me. I carry the cross so some of you don't have to. I have always fought the good fight for the right thing and the right reasons. That comes with maturity and appreciation of life. Yeah, you can talk all kinds of crap about me, but ask me if I care. Nope. In the end, when it comes down to it, I fought the good fight and walked away a better person. I think it's time some of us re-evaluate life and what it's worth. I have to have faith that there are people in this world that are good. Not only do I have faith in it, but I experience them everyday. Longwood is not at that level that is diverse and accepting, and I honestly don't think it will ever be. But I will be wrong if I didn't affect this place the best I can when I can. You should do the
Until next time, boys and girls, Mandy Amason If you would like to write to Mandy for some advice, please email the Rotunda at rQtWiditf&Jom'Md-MM anii '" ,he subject as AD11CE COLUMN QUESTION. Thanks!
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November 4, 2004
Number of Identity Theft Cases Growing Michelle Kcsscl
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George Washington University from Great Neck, MY, said she has learned to always rip up her shopping receipts. Recently, Hirsh received a phone calJ from her bank about charges on a credit card totaling nearly $800. Âť But Hirsh said she did not make these charges, nor was her actual credit card stolen. "I real ly have no idea what happened," she said. "I just got a call from a bank one day and found out that someone stole my identity and used it to apply for a credit card and then charged things under my name." Hirsh wrote a letter to the credit card fraud department and was not held accountable for the purchases made using
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her name "I've heard about these things but I never thought it could actually happen to me." she said. Identity theft, according to the Office of Inspector General, occurs when someone use- someone else's personal identifying information without any knowledge or permission. The information can be used to obtain credit cards, wireless phones and services, loans and mortgages, jobs and to commit fraudulent and criminal acts leaving the naive victim responsible. Analysts say the growth of the Internet and digital finance, expanding consumer credit worldwide, varying law enforcement on the local and federal levels and the changing regulations governing the credit industry are factors which have helped identity theft
become a an easier crime to commit. In 1998, Congress made ideti tm theft a federal crime prompting the Federal Trade Commission to setup a victim assistance center one year later. According to a recent survey by the Federal Trade Commission, more than 10 million Americans, including 500,000 young adults, were victims of identity theft compared to a half a million in 2002. Experts said they think the increase in the amount of identity theft victims to continue. From 2002 to 2003, crime rates for identity theft and fraud targeting college students increased more than 80 percent than that of the general population. Nearly 90 percent of identity theft and fraud cases at universities occur unbeknownst to the victim for several months or
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wars in some cases. (lollege Muilctns .in easy tarsus for idendtj theft according to the Identity Theft Resource (enter, a non-profit group which helps victims, consumers, legislators, the media and law enforcement officials understand the crime and communicate about it. The ITRC said students may not monitor their credit card bills closely to verify expenses and purchases, which can allow the criminals to go undetected for a long time. In addition to credit card bills, college students are concerned about thieves getting a hold of social security numbers. Many use their social security numbers on their drivers' licenses. Almost half of all college students have had grades posted by social security numbers, according to the Office of Inspector General. "Within the university, identity theft prevention is at best a 'porous' filter based entirely on chance and good will," said the ITRC's Web site. "Far too many persons, including other students, have access to personal data file, therefore continuously tempting nefarious persons to execute an identity theft on an unsuspecting student." Many colleges and universities use students' social securitv numbers as identification numbers because it is easier and less costly than giving people randomly generated numbers. "It's a lot easier to match all of the different parts of an application file to a number rather than a name, especially more generic ones," said Victoria Millet, a freshman admissions counselor at University of Houston. "We don't force people to supply their social security numbers, but it makes the matching process easier for everybody." Millet said that while most students provide their social security numbers willingly, others are more hesitant in fear of identity theft. While University of Houston has never had a problem with identity theft, Millet said they
shred all papers as a precaution an Ki thwart possible thefts. Michael < >ster, a high school senior in Brookline. Mass., said he is concerned about identity theft, especially now that he is applying to colleges. "At first, I felt reservations about giving out my social security number to the (lollege Board and various colleges," Oster said. "However, what scares me more than identity theft is a college mixing up my application because I did not give enough identifying information. I guess if I'm going to trust a college with my education, I should be able to trust it with my social security number." Oster also said that he elected to have a randomly generated number on his driver's license instead of his social security number. Tom Lekan, head of security for KeyCorp, one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services, says in a company press release that buying a paper shredder, to shred financial information, and unsolicited credit card offers, which bombard students, is one way they can protect themselves. Additionally, Lekan recommends students take extra caution in not leaving checkbooks, credit cards or mail lying around dorms or shared living spaces and making sure to carefully read over all credit card and bank statements. Students should onlv order merchandise online through secure Web sites and make sure that they install and update virus protection programs on personal computers. Students should also never carry more than a single credit card for planned purchases and only a few checks, not a full checkbook, with onlv initials printed on them instead of full names. Lekan also said students should make two copies of personal information cards that may contain social security numbers, like student ID's, drivers' licenses and health insurance cards, and leaving one at home and bringing the other to school.
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November 4, 2004
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Scam Registers College Voters as Republican Daniella Cheslow
T WIRE) EVANSTON, 111. In September, Jennifer Hugo, a student at Montgomery Count)' Communitv (College in Pennsylvania, signed what she thought was a petition to legalize medical marijuana. The young man collecting signatures asked her to fill a voter registration card to verify her identity. But in mid-October, Fugo, 24, received a Republican voter registration card. "It's disturbing that there are people in the area who would try to tamper with votes," said Fugo, a continuing education student studying design. Days later the Office of Student Affairs at the college sent an e-mail to the college community, encouraging students to report similar incidents to the Office of Public Safety. The scam at the college has been repeated on several other
"Some of the people who arrived in mid-October, Fugo campuses in Pennsylvania and Gattuso, executive director of Florida, according to the Montgomery County signed the petition probably of Montgomery College was weren't registered to vote, so not able to re-register as a Associated Press and recent Republicans, registering voters articles in Pennsylvania and in Pennsylvania is easy. getting them registered is a Democrat, she said. "I may just change to be an Florida newspapers. "You could come in (my good thing," said College Republicans Vice President Independent," she said. "I help No cases of registration office) and grab a thousand regBen Snyder, a Weinberg junior. out the Democratic party and I fraud have been reported at istration cards," he said. Northwestern, according to "Anyone can register anyone." "It seems really bizarre to me support their cause, but this because changing what party whole system is disappointing. College Democrats and Before collecting voter inforsomeone is has no bearing on When you manipulate one mation, registrars in Cook Republicans representatives. the election." vote, sou destroy confidence in I.rik Strobl, 20, a student at County must participate in a Because her registration card the whole system." the Indiana University of training session. Pennsylvania, also signed a medicinal marijuana petition and was registered as a Republican. He called the Indiana County Courthouse, wrote letters to his student newspaper and contacted prominent Democrats in Check out the Academic Support Center (ASC) Web site {or FREE tutoring hours and locations! Pennsylvania, he said. Registered Republicans can vote Democrat, but the scam nonetheless is infuriating students in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. According to Adam
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Men s Rugby Wins First Championship Kyle Martin â&#x20AC;˘ II nler
urday, the men's rugby i earned something dial had ded them during their 25-year lory; a championship. Club -uit tit Patrick (iorham was it prised with the outcome of the match-up. "Honestly, we were in a rebuilding year and we've had a lot of players hurt," (iorham said. The team "faced off in the Virginia Division III championship game against The Tribe of William and Mary (W & M) at Dorey Park in Richmond. The club looked to rebound since their loss against the University of Richmond on October 7. In the first half, the I-ongwood club gained early momentum when junior outside center Aaron Cothern scored a try six minutes and fifteen seconds into the contest. He scored on a blocked W & M kick to give Longwood a 5â&#x20AC;˘ l lead. The Tribe quick]v answered the men's club by scor-
. the nine minute mark rugby club fought hard to increase their lead m tin second the game 5-5, Although MUNI deep inio Longwood . half. The Tribe of William and <iv tor tin is' i>| tin- fust Mary drove against Longwood often in the second half, but tight half, the club's defense held W & \l scoreless for the rest of the defensive play prevented \V & M from scoring and created offengame. The men's team broke the sive opportunities. Senior outgame open late in the first half side center Eric Dodd scored a with a break-away plav by junior try in the thirtieth minute on a wing Juan Romero. "I saw great defensive play by senior Aaron (Cothern), and passed the Will Brown. "It just started from the other ball to Aaron and he broke away for a few seconds. He got tackteam running, [towards the try led and pop-passed the ball to zone] and I had to stop them. I tackled the [player] and he fumme. I got a break-away, but I was bled the ball into my hands and I caught from behind and dove in [the try zone) with their player on had no space. I looked over my right shoulder to Eric Dodd and my back," Romero said. Romero's try put the men's club I pitched [the ball] to him and he ahead 10-5 at the end of the first had the open field and took off half. uncontested the rest of the way," second-row player Brown Cothern recognized ball control as a key factor in the chamexplained. The men's team finished pionship game. "We were getting the ball out (of the ruck], strong with sophomore flanker moving the ball well, [and] work- Jordan Boze scoring a try as time ing the ball well," Cothern said. expired. longwood tacked on .Although leading, the men's the only conversion kick of the
game and outscored \V& M 12 0 in the second half for a 22-5 victory. Team captain Matthew Cullerton understands the touts for a championship team. "[It takes] talent and, judging from where we were last year, our knowledge of the game. This time last year we didn't have many veterans, but now we've got a more experienced squad," Cullerton said. He also recognizes a certain intangible as vital to success in the sport of rugby. "Heart is about 80% of diis game. There were so many points in the game where they had us pinned on our goal-line, but we never gave up," Cullerton said. Other players share this sentiment as well. "Everyone on this team gave 100%. It all came from heart," Romero said. The win improves Longwood's overall record to 4-1 on the season. I .ongwood will represent the Virginia Division
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Matt VanOekel, 6 saves Field Hockey Alexis Ramey, 2 goals III in the Ed and Sandy Lee Cup this weekend in Richmond. Will Brown said, "It's huge...next weekend is about respect because we're a lower division team, but that doesn't mean we're any less talented than higher division teams."
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The schedule has been announced for the 2004 Las Vegas Holiday Classic men's basball tournament, and Longwood University will face (our NCAA Division I P 'umament teams during a nineday stretch December 23-31. The Lancers will play on the road at Northern Iowa (Dec. 23) and at Illinois (Dec. 27) before playing Cincinnati (Dec. 30) and Valparaiso Pec. 31) in I-as Vegas. In addition to each opponent advancing to last year's NCAA Tournament, Illinois has already been ranked #5 in this year's preseason USA TODAY/ESPN Top 25 Poll. "Playing in a prestigious tournament like the Las Vegas Holiday Classic, against such a nationally recognizable field, is a great opportunity for everyone involved with the Longwood basketball program," said secondyear head coach Mike Gillian. "For a nine-day period, we are going to face four consecutive opponents that are just about as tough a stretch as anyone in the country will play during the upcoming season. These teams
represent success in today's world of college basketball. ( iinpeting with them is an ideal lor us to measure where we S we continue our reclassifi ; to Division I status, and we want to be as we embark on the journey to I K ci itne a successful Division I pn 'gram," I .ongwood will play at the I'niversity of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa on December 23 at 8:05 p.m. (ET). The Missouri Valley Conference's Panthers under head coach Greg McDermott were 21-10 last season and return three starters from a year ago. UNI lost 65-60 to eventual national runners-up Georgia Tech in the first-round of last year's Big Dance. Longwood will play at the University of Illinois in UrbanaChampaign, Illinois on December 27 at 8 p.m. (ET). The Big Ten Conference's regular-season Champion Fighting Illini under head coach Bruce Weber were 26-7 last season and return all five starters from a year ago. Illinois lost 72-62 to Duke in the Regional Semifinals of last year's tournament.
Longwood will play the University of Cincinnati in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Valley Athletic Complex on December 30 at 9:30 p.m. (ET). The Conference USA's Bearcats underhead coach Bob Huggins were 25-7 last season and return three starters from a year ago. UC lost 92-68 to Illinois in the second-round of last year's national tournament. The game against Cincinnati will also be broadcast on TV by FOX Sports Ohio and FOX Sports Chicago. Longwood will play Valparaiso University in Las Vegas at the Valley Athletic Complex on December 31 at 2 p.m. (ET). The Mid-Continent Conference's Crusaders under veteran head coach Homer Drew were 18-13 last season and return three starters from a year ago. Valpo lost 76-49 to Gonzaga in the 1st round of last year's tournament The Lancers return three starters from last season: sophomores Michael Jefferson from Chesterfield, Maurice Sumter from Alexandria, and Husein Pistoljevic from Richland, Wash. Jefferson led Longwood in scoring a year ago with his 15.1
Longwood Lancers look to improve on their less than stellar record last season. The young team season starts Nov. 19th points, adding 5.3 rebounds. Sumter led LU in rebounding with his 5.4 rebounds, adding 11.1 points. Pistoljevic led the team in three-point field goals with 65 and averaged 10.5 points. Longwood will open the 200405 campaign November 19-20 in New York City with its participation in a tournament hosted by the Ivy League's Columbia University. The Lancers open against Columbia on Nov. 19 at 7 pm., and will play either Morehead State or Mount St. Mary's on Nov. 20. Longwood will host Big South Conference member Radford University for its home opener November 23 at 7 pm. in Willett Hall.
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NFL Report: Week Eigkt Patrick Sullivan Sports l.ditwr
A couple of long standing streaks in the NFL were broken this week. The first involves a matter that encompasses all Americans, not just those Americans who follow football. The Redskins have a history of deciding how Presidential elections are decided depending on how they perform the week before. If they win, the incumbent wins, if they lose the incumbent loses. So John Kerry and George Bush may have been paying close attention as Green Bay defeated Washington. However Bush's victory Tuesday has put an end to this long standing connection between football and politics The Patriots saw a much more personal streak of their own come to a conclusion this week, their consecutive win streak. After a loss to the surprisingly dominating Steelers their streak is concluded at 21 consecutive games including play-offs and 18 regular season games. The theme of the week was blowouts as eleven of the fourteen games this week were won by ten or more points. The Jets made their contribution to this trend as their running backs helped them devastate the Dolphins. Seattle's defeat of the Panthers appeared closer than it actually was as Carolina scored a wasted touchdown in the closing minutes of the game. An ounce of excitement was found as the Titans battled the Bengals and eventually came out triumphant. Tiki Barber and Willis McGahee faired well each scoring two touchdowns as their teams, the Giants and Bills, respectively, defeated the Vikings and Cardinals. The Jaguars could not find anyone to run the ball, thus they were defeated by the Texans. Vinny Testaverde appeared able to defeat the Lions by himself as he lead the Cowboys to
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Player Profile: Catherine Dunn, Women's Basketball, Senior (4th yr.) Hometown: Alexandria, VA Why do you play basketball? -That's just where my heart is. 1 love the game, the team camaraderie, the intensity, and the competitive level. My dad played for a long time, and he coached me when 1 was little, so that was mv biggest influence. Recall your best moment playing here? -Last vcar when we plavcd High Point Univesity, a Division I school, we beat them on their home court. It was a big accomplishment because we are an independent school. What do you like most about Longwood? â&#x20AC;˘My teammates, the friends 1 have made here, and my class. What goals do you have? -My goals are to have a strong victory by throwing three touch downs and running for yet another. With their loss to the Falcons and a Chargers victory, the Broncos no longer find themselves in sole possession of their division. Also moving into a position to challenge for the lead in the AFC West are the Chiefs, whose latest win against the Colts is their second consecutive unbelievable offensive performances. Player of the Week: Phillip Rivers starting chances are fading faster than the Raiders did against the Chargers and Drew Brees who completed 88% of his passes, five of which were for touchdowns. Game of the Week: Being one of two games that was decided by less than seven points, the Eagles victory over the Ravens was all about Terrell Owens and Ray Lewis, and neither disappointed.
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senior season, for the team to be sue cessful, to gradu a t e with my degree in biology, and attend medical school Who is your favorite athlete and why? -Right now, Michael Phelps because he's 19 and he's been to the Olympics twice and he's already won gold medals. He's a good role model and he represents our country well What makes you unique? My father is a third-degree blackbelt in martial arts, so I grew up studying tae-kwon-do and now I'm a kickboxing instructor.
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Longwood University Director of Athletics Rick Mazzuto has announced plans for the sale of the institution's 500 allotted tickets to the Longwood at Hampden-Sydney basketball game scheduled for November 29 at Hampden-Sydney College. The ticket for both Longwood students and the general public become available Monday, November 1, at the Athletics Office Complex #2 (middle mobile unit behind the longwood IJbrary), at 10 a.m.. Ticket prices are $5, and sales will continue daily Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. through November 19 as tickets remain available. Longwood University basketball season tickets will also be available for purchase at the following prices: Adult (general public) $40; Longwood Faculty/Staff $25; Youth (ages 18-under) $15; and Family (2 adult, 2 youth) $80. For more information, please call 434.395.2057.
Player Profile: Maurice Sumter, Men's Basketball, Sophomore (2nd yr.) Hometown: Alexandria, VA Why do you play basketball? -It's just something I grew up doing. My older sister played. I became good at it so 1 continued playing. Recall your best moment playing here? -Last year when I scored 29 points against Northern Colorado in the Florida Gulf Coast Tournament in front of my nephews. What do you like most about Longwood? -The environment, because it is nice and calm. 1 grew up in a big city, so I can relax here. The people are great. What goals do you have? -I want to have a great career in basketball as well as get my degree in business accounting Who is your favorite athlete
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played What makes you unique? I've made it this far. I've beet) through a lot in my life and have overcome adversity, including having my friends sell drugs. I still keep a smile on my lace. After every time I could have slipped up, I still made it.
Athlete Profiles by Kyle Martin
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