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(09/23/24 7:30am)
While Tim Miller’s 2016 superhero comedy Deadpool was far from the first R-rated superhero movie (the Blade trinity, Watchmen, and various adaptations of The Punisher were all released years before, to name just a few examples), it came at just the right time to actually hit it big. The Marvel Cinematic Universe was at its peak, and superheroes, particularly ones of the Marvel variety, were in. They were also pretty tame. Part of why Deadpool was so notable was that it broke the Disney-Marvel mold in a way that Disney-Marvel (heavy on the Disney) just couldn’t.
(09/23/24 7:30am)
Longwood’s 2024 women’s soccer season is in full swing and with it has come a tough non-conference schedule. While being tested, the Lancers prepared for Big South play with a rigorous schedule that included the likes of Liberty and Appalachian State.
(09/23/24 7:30am)
On April 5, 2024, Dr. Larissa Smith, provost and vice president for academic affairs, officially announced that Dr. Khawaja Mamun was named the dean of Longwood’s College of Business and Economics (CBE).
(09/18/24 2:30pm)
Coming off a 4-14 record for the 2023 season, Longwood Lancers Field Hockey had a lot to prove heading into 2024. They began their season at The G.A.M.E., and edged out an exciting victory during the last seconds of regulation versus the Davidson Wildcats.
(09/16/24 2:30pm)
At the Sept. 13 meeting of the Board of Visitors, the Board approved another revision of the local funds policy, this time to bolster coordination between officials and departments in future uses of local funds. Furthermore, University President W. Taylor Reveley IV discussed “replenish[ing]” funds swept in June, a new development in the ongoing administrative response to faculty backlash over significant changes in the budgeting process.
(09/13/24 7:45am)
As the Longwood community settles back on campus, the ongoing internal discussion and controversy over the use, budgeting and June 2024 ‘sweep’ of local funds has entered its third month. According to university officials, the Board of Visitors will discuss further revisions to the local funds policy at its Sept. 13 meeting.
(09/09/24 12:00pm)
In an overcast afternoon in Farmville, Longwood men’s soccer took down the Navy Midshipmen 2-1 to claim their first win of the season and boost their record to 1-2-1. A crowd of around 200 people saw the Lancers score a late winner to boost morale before Big South play starts in two weeks.
(08/19/24 6:00pm)
In an August 16 interview, Longwood President W. Taylor Reveley IV answered questions about the policy change from June’s university Board of Visitors meeting related to the ‘Use and Investment of Local Funds,’ the subsequent deployment of local funds from departmental accounts to address administrative and overhead expenses, and the controversy in its wake.
(08/12/24 6:00pm)
At the June 7 meeting of the Longwood University Board of Visitors, the Board approved changes to the ‘Use and Investment of Local Funds’ – the non-state allocated monies which are often donated to the university. The new policy passed by the Board of Visitors represents a significant change in Longwood University’s budgeting approach, as the local funds were previously at the discretion of academic departments and offices. As a result of the new policy, university officials have greater control over the use of these funds, resulting in concern from faculty members.
(05/25/24 1:00pm)
At the Stafford County Public Safety Building on May 22, 2024, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin ceremonially signed four bills relating to child safety – including a bill that stemmed from an incident involving Longwood Social Work Professor Ian Danielsen’s son in 2022.
(04/22/24 12:00pm)
This year's Black Excellence Ball invited Longwood students to dress up and compete through canned goods donations. On February 10, the Black Student Association (BSA) hosted its Black Excellence Ball, the second year the organization has held the event.
(04/22/24 11:45am)
On April 2, the Harlem Globetrotters brought their 2024 World Tour to the Joan Perry Brock Center – hosting another major event at Longwood University in the arena’s first year in operation.
(04/22/24 11:37am)
Country music, in my book, has been on a downward spiral since the late 2000’s.
(04/22/24 11:30am)
It has been over six months since Hamas’ attack on October 7, which began another chapter in a decades-long conflict between Palestine and Israel. Israel’s response to this attack has led to a devastating humanitarian crisis that has taken a heavy toll on people in Gaza – something humanitarian aid organizations have scrambled to address.
(03/21/24 11:30am)
After voting unanimously to enter an Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA) with the Department of Homeland Security and a subcontracting agreement with Abyon, LLC. on March 12, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors has faced criticism over their vote from legal groups, activists, and advocates – including Longwood students – citing human rights concerns and the activists’ belief the Board of Supervisors violated the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
(03/11/24 12:00pm)
Longwood Men’s Basketball were crowned champions of the Big South Conference after a thumping win over UNC Asheville 85-59 in High Point, North Carolina. In a season where things looked rather bleak at times, including a 6-10 record in conference play, Longwood now looks forward to playing on the national stage.
(03/11/24 10:00am)
According to Longwood Dean of Students Jen Fraley, Longwood University’s Administration will look to change its electric scooters and personal transportation device policy before the end of the semester – addressing a large uptick in scooter usage last year and a number of incidents around campus. That said, Fraley ruled out any “sweeping changes” to the current policy.
(03/11/24 10:00am)
Following several months of delays and setbacks, the U.S. Department of Education unveiled its long-awaited new FAFSA form in December 2023. However, the release was not without its challenges, causing complications that have left prospective students uncertain about their financial aid status. Due to these changes, Longwood University Admissions has been put under pressure to alleviate these concerns and get information out to these prospective students as soon as possible.
(03/11/24 10:00am)
Alexander Payne, director and screenwriter of award-winning films such as “The Descendants,” “Nebraska” and “Sideways,” has just released the next winter classic in “The Holdovers.”
(03/11/24 10:00am)
This past summer, Longwood Athletics enlisted previous Associate Athletics Director for Academics and Student Services, Hannah Ledger, to be appointed for a new role: Senior Associate Athletics Director for Mental Health and Wellness. This new role is leaving a lot of questions from students and staff, as Ledger and the rest of the Longwood Athletics team take this semester to understand what it might entail.
