SFC Report: Special speaker funds and junior class council trivia night approved
(02/16/18 1:37pm)
Accounting Association, CBE Advisory Board, Epsilon Eta and Delta Sigma Pi
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In SGA: Mental health clause and more laundry equipment issues
(02/16/18 1:12pm)
In this week’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, the SGA did a second reading of a proposed mental health clause that can potentially go in professors’ future syllabi.
"Burning Sands" in reality
(02/15/18 10:57pm)
The sight of four African-American young men clad in black dropped off an unconscious African-American young man, presumed dead, draped in the same attire at the emergency drive thru. The nurse in frantically asked, “Was he shot?” to one of the young men; he hesitates before responding, “No.”
Preview: Longwood softball pegged as favorites to win 2018 Big South championship
(02/15/18 2:07pm)
A year removed from their third straight Big South championship and fourth in five seasons, the Longwood softball team was picked to win a fourth consecutive title by Big South coaches in 2018, marking the third consecutive season the Lancers come into a season as favorites.
Preview: Lacrosse looks to "create a legacy" as the new season begins
(02/15/18 9:33am)
The Longwood women’s lacrosse team’s motto for the new season is “C.R.E.A.T.I.N.G a Legacy," an acronym standing for Communicating, Respect, Executing, Attitude, Trust, Inspire, No excuses and Gratitude.
Pros, cons of using the FAB for students
(02/15/18 2:30am)
While buses provide a necessary and reliable way for students to travel, its users say the current system isn't perfect. In Farmville, there are six buses a passenger can choose from and each bus has a different route. Two of the bus routes are primarily for Longwood students: the campus line and the campus direct line.
New mental health organization hits ground running with 40 members
(02/15/18 12:28am)
With a goal to bring awareness to mental health and suicide awareness, student organization Promise 16 was approved by the Student Government Association (SGA) on Jan. 30 according to Haleigh Pannell, a sophomore psychology major, the founder and president of Promise 16.
Down the twisted path: The Trump administration’s use of division
(02/12/18 10:41am)
In a Feb. 5 rally, President Donald Trump referred to Democrats who didn’t stand up and clap during his State of the Union Address as “treasonous," according to an article published by CNN.
New Brock Experience to send students to the border to see immigration in action
(02/12/18 10:10am)
Some of the latest changes to Longwood University are not in the physical construction of the campus, but the new potential courses that are being made available to students. The Brock Experiences program was started in 2016 as a way of making traveling courses that will take trips all over the United States, as well as one that will bring students to the Arctic Circle.
In SGA: New scholarship system and parking ticket regulations
(02/11/18 1:57pm)
In this week’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, Director of Scholarships Ashley Crute gave a presentation on a new scholarship system that will be available to students starting Feb. 15.
Migos' "Culture 2" is underwhelming at best
(02/11/18 10:14am)
When listening to Migos, you can expect two things: banging beats and some laughably cringe-worthy lyrics.
Down the twisted path: The Trump administration’s use of division
(02/11/18 10:13am)
In Feb. 5 rally, President Donald Trump referred to Democrats who didn’t stand up and clap during his State of the Union Address as “treasonous”, according to an article published by CNN.
"Everybody has their own little story"
(02/11/18 12:33am)
Ernest Toney has driven for the Farmville Area Bus (FAB) for the last five years after his retirement from a 27-year long stint working in Piedmont Regional Jail. Similar to his current job, Toney worked with were college-aged inmates at the jail and said there were key differences between those he met inside versus the kids he drives now.
Longwood "paying attention" to new tax legislation
(02/10/18 6:31pm)
After the senate's first sweeping tax legislature in over 30 years passed on Dec. 20, 2017, Longwood University Vice President for Administration and Finance Ken Copeland called the new bill “a long time coming."
The Reel Life: "Peter Rabbit" (2018)
(02/10/18 3:20pm)
Here comes Peter Cottontail, hoping along the fast track to box office success. Following in the footsteps of films like “Paddington” and “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” director Will Gluck (“Easy A,” “Annie” (2014)) tries to bring the beloved children’s book character into the modern age with some hip humor and visual effects. Does any of it succeed or does this rabbit flop?
The Reel Life: "Fifty Shades Freed" (2018)
(02/10/18 1:04am)
In order for a film to have a thriller, it must have certain elements. Suspense, intrigue, a sense of danger and semi-decent pacing. In order for a film to be erotic, it must excite the viewer, either giving them more than they thought they wanted or teasing them with just barely not enough. In order for a film to be considered a film, it has to have acting, chemistry between its actors, a coherent plot and decent direction. “Fifty Shades Freed” is none of the above.
New men's head tennis coach to use professional experience at Longwood
(02/08/18 3:45pm)
Longwood athletics appointed former professional international tennis standout Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez as the program’s fourth men’s head tennis coach in early December, taking the place of former head coach Pierre Tafelski. Tafelski left the head coaching position at Longwood to accept the assistant coaching job at Boise State in October 2017.
New Brock Experience to send students to the border
(02/08/18 2:58am)
Some of the latest changes to Longwood University are not in the physical construction of the campus, but the new potential courses that are being made available to students. The Brock Experiences program was started in 2016 as a way of making traveling courses that will take trips all over the United States, as well as one that will bring students to the Arctic Circle.
Two construction projects planned
(02/08/18 12:41am)
With the completion of Upchurch University Center and Brock Hall Student Success Center opening dates nearing, there are two renovation projects being planned and two with designs waiting for approval, according Louise Waller, the associate vice president of campus planning and construction.
WBB: Lancers look to find consistency as back half of Big South play begins
(02/07/18 5:51pm)
Currently in the midst of a nine-game losing streak, the Longwood women’s basketball team sits at ninth in the Big South conference standings with a 3-19 (1-10 Big South) record with only seven games remaining in the regular season.
