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Sunday, July 6, 2025

SENIOR COLUMN: My fellow Lancers

Shelby Massie

My Fellow Lancers,

So this is it… my time at Longwood University has come to an end. I have made so many wonderful friends who have helped create some of the most wonderful memories. I have been given the chance to join wonderful organizations that have helped me grow as an individual - one of those organizations being The Rotunda.

Working with so many unique and creative people has made some of my hardest times a little easier to handle. I will miss each of them so very much, but I know they will continue to rock the media world with the amazing content.

I also have been a part of Alpha Sigma Tau for the last three years and that has been a wonderful journey as well. It has taught me leadership and given me the sisters that I have always wanted. Each woman is unique and wonderful in her very own way. I don’t know what I would have done without their support during my time here.

I could rant and rave all day about the love I have for my organizations, but I won't bore you with that. I do, however, want to offer advice those of you who are continuing your journey with Longwood in fall.

Live it up. Talk to that person that sits next to you in math, they could become your best friend. Run for that position in your organization you have been dreaming of. It could lead to future jobs. Never be afraid to reach for the stars.

Your college years are going to be some of the best years of your life. You will laugh, cry (hopefully only a little), pull all-nighters and so many other things that you will look back on and laugh about. I am excited for what the real world has in store, but I will also miss the days of late night Walmart runs and Saturday brunch with friends.

So my fellow Lancers, I hope that you continue to live it up. Make crazy, but smart choices. Remember to take a step back, don't push yourself to the point of breaking. Breathe. Laugh. Live life to its fullest.

All the love and Lancer Pride,

Shelby Massie

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