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During Fall 2022, the C.H.A.N.G.E Coalition wrote an open letter and a list of 13 demands, which included multiple proposals to work towards treating multicultural groups more fairly at Longwood.
Sikar, a city nestled in the heart of Rajasthan, India, is not just known for its rich cultural heritage but also for being home to some of the finest educational institutions in the country. Among these, one stands out as a beacon of excellence - the best boarding school in Sikar.
On September 13, demonstrators – many of whom were Longwood students – stood in protest at the Farmville Town Council against renewing a contract allowing a controversial immigration center to function.
Industrial farming in America has created an affordable and convenient shopping experience for American consumers. When Americans go grocery shopping, there is no need to worry if the items on your list will be available, due to this leading system.
Farmville, Virginia’s Oliver Anthony – legally Christopher Lunsford – had one of 2023’s most unlikely claims to fame. His song, “Rich Men North of Richmond,” went viral in August 2023, debuting atop the Billboard Hot 100 and spending two weeks at #1. Following performances at North Street Press Club and Rock The Block, it was only a matter of time until Anthony took his music to the newly-opened Joan Perry Brock Center on October 28.
Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album “GUTS” is a confident step forward that remains in touch with her earlier work. “GUTS” is as tightly themed as “SOUR”, Rodrigo’s first released album, and keeps the spotlight on the artist’s signature sound while exploring a larger variety of instrumental and vocal styles. The album starts strong and rarely lets up throughout its 40-minute runtime.
In 2014, the New York Times’ review of the original “1989” declared, “Ms. [Taylor] Swift is aiming somewhere even higher, a mode of timelessness that few true pop stars...even bother aspiring to.” That same year, the success of “1989” prompted iconic journalist Barbara Walters to declare Swift, “the music industry.”
With Longwood’s Men’s soccer season in the rear view, the season’s story has been a mixed bag. If there’s anything it has shown people, it's the fact that no matter how talented your team is–there will always be ups and downs as well as injury risks. However, when looking at the short and long term future for the men’s soccer program, there is definite reason to be excited.
In December of 2022, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, as well as other state governors, stated the app TikTok and other Chinese apps will not be accessible on state devices and state-run wireless networks. Although announced at the end of last year, the ban didn’t start until July 1, 2023.
For a show played 44 years after their 1979 debut, the Maryland date of post-punk/pop group The Cure’s tour “Shows of a Lost World” was stunningly good.
On August 10, 2023, Dr. David Magill, chair of the Longwood English department, and Dr. Sean Barry, an associate professor for the Longwood English department, led a faculty development session on teaching with artificial intelligence. Magill said the purpose of the development session was to go over what this technology is, how it functions, and how it affects the teaching of writing.
In late August, Angela Comer was announced as Longwood University’s new Chief of Police by Cameron Patterson, Vice President of Student Affairs. Following a nationwide search held by the department, Comer was chosen due to her commitment to putting others first. During the lengthy interview process, she met with the police chiefs of other universities in Virginia and was commended for her “impeccable” record, according to the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police. She believes in community partnership over policy. She stated to Longwood, “In many ways, this position represents the reasons I got into law enforcement in the first place: the opportunity to affect lives in a positive way, to be an integral part in making a safe community, and the opportunity to mentor and educate.”
On August 26, the Farmville Downtown Partnership and The Yeatman Group hosted Rock the Block, a community event that aims to bring both college students and the Farmville community together. However, students and locals did not expect Oliver Anthony, legally named Christopher Lunsford, a Billboard-breaking musician, to make an appearance Saturday afternoon.
Volume 3, Issue 6 of The Rotunda (Nov. 11, 1922) is the first reference to “senior installation,” in which 15 of the 17 members of the Senior class were “installed” by then-President Joseph Jarman. In that ceremony, Seniors processed in donning gowns and had their caps placed on their heads by Jarman.
Longwood University recently received a grant totaling $568,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for a program that addresses the mental health resource desert in the Southside area. The project, titled the Southside Campus and Community Collaborative for Mental Health Awareness (SCCC-MHA), will establish a mental health training and referral program through partnerships with the goal of increasing mental health services and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health within the community.
On August 25, 2023, school officials, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members came together to cut the ribbon on the Joan Perry Brock Center - labeled JPB by the Longwood community.
As Taylor Swift declared in social media posts before the opening night of "The Eras Tour," she's in her “Eras era.” Swift announced her third re-recorded album, "Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)," on Night 1 of her "Eras Tour" stop in Nashville, Tennessee - confirming months of speculation from fans that a third re-recording was on the way. In between the announcement on May 5 and its release on July 7, Swift also released "Midnights (Til Dawn Edition)" with a remix of "Karma" featuring Ice Spice, and promoted "Cruel Summer" (from “Lover”) to pop radio as the 5th single from that album.
Genesis Owusu, born Kofi Owusu-Ansah, is a Ghanaian-Australian artist that has recently been making serious waves in his home country. His 2021 debut album, “Smiling With No Teeth,” released to widespread critical acclaim. Even a brief look into him will reveal he has won dozens of awards from a variety of Australian organizations ranging from the Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards to the Rolling Stone Australia Awards. His song “Gold Chains” even appeared on Former President Barack Obama’s 2021 year end playlist. Despite all this, his notoriety in the states remains minimal. This is why when I heard he’d be opening for Paramore on May 23rd in Charlotte, North Carolina, I had to be there.
Two places not typically compared to one another: Longwood University’s Stubbs Lawn and Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field. That said, they have one glaring similarity - Taylor Swift has rocked out both.
Willett Hall has been a staple on Longwood University’s campus since 1980, and it has been the home to Kinesiology, Therapeutic Recreation, and other Health related majors along with their respected students. However, to most Longwood students who are not a part of any of these majors, Willett Hall is the home of Lancer Basketball. Although Willett Hall has the charm of a smaller university, the basketball program has grown immensely, and Longwood has outgrown the quaint gym.
