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Witnessing "The Witness"

In 2008, a small puzzle game, “Braid” was released for XBOX 360’s downloadable marketplace. The game gave you the task of with playing as a man who had the power to rewind time while being set in a two-dimensional platforming game, à la Super Mario Bros. It became an unmitigated success, becoming ...


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What to expect in mainstream music in 2017

As the 59th annual Grammy awards approach, music’s best from 2016 will be validated, celebrated and become legendary as their work from the past year will go down in the pantheon of greats. With the Grammys being the exclamation point of a historical year in music, the anticipation for what 2017 will ...


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LU Fashion: Malcolm's Modern Style

The Look: Ninth Hall painted off-white denim jacket (Zumiez), cream colored pullover hoodie (Pacsun), black self-ripped denim pants (JCPenney), Gel-Kayano neon pink men’s running shoes (Asics), small hooped gold-toned earrings (gifted). The Model: Malcolm Moore is a sophomore graphic design major ...


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Top 10 movies of 2016

As 2016 has ended, the time to look back on the year in movies has come. Some were great, some were not. Some divided people while others brought people together. As the Golden Globes have passed and nominations for the Academy Awards are around the corner, The Rotunda's arts and entertainment ...


The Setonian
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Spring for the arts

With the beginning of a new semester, comes the beginning of many things to look forward to in the world of arts. From new art exhibitions to concerts and theatrical productions- here are a few things to look forward to as our spring semester unfolds: In Music: Having a music department as well-rounded ...


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Shifting culture through music

In a year that seemed to take away an unreasonable number of cultural figures and celebrities, 2016 also brought culture-shifting music in light of what the general public perceived as a tumultuous 12 months. Music has long been the bridge between culture, politics, style and movements, and in 2016 ...




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LU Fashion: Roxanne’s psychedelic flare

The Look: Bronze and black, bold, floral dress used as top (Unique Thrift Store), pale velvet floral shawl (Wildflowers Consignment Boutique), Frida Kahlo-inspired warm floral patterned skirt (Luxor Vintage Clothing), woven faux leather heeled sandals (Luxor Vintage Clothing), Hamsa Hand stainless ...



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The band goes marching on

This past Thursday, Nov. 3 was a great night of music from Longwood’s Wind Symphony. The program showed a great variety of music, from traditional marches to intriguing “new” pieces. The auditorium was filled with energy from the audience’s anticipation. The concert began with a march from Edaordo ...


The Setonian
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Cover of Life Preview

Longwood University’s second theatrical production of the season, R. T. Robinson’s “The Cover of Life” directed by Lacy Klinger, opens on Wednesday Nov. 9. “The Cover of Life” focuses on a New York reporter, Kate Miller, from Life magazine who is sent to small-town Sterlington, La. to do ...



The Setonian
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Fall Playlist

As the leaves change colors and eventually collapse to the ground, a certain feeling permeates the air: fall has arrived. With the change of season from the glossy, pop-like feel of summer-time, fall brings a harsh reminder that winter is coming. Although fall itself ...


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LU Fashion: Autumn’s Autumn Aesthetic

The Look: Burgundy sleeveless haltered sweater (Goodwill), jungle green winter knitted scarf (Cotton On), button-down A-line tan suede skirt (Gap), distressed earth-toned faux leather boots (Kohl’s), retro inspired clear lens black half-framed glasses (Sunglass Spot), white pearl earrings (H&M), ...


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A Musical Evening with Dr. Ring

When Dr. Gordon Ring’s Faculty Composition Recital began in the Molnar Recital Hall on Oct. 20, it was surprising to see that it didn’t begin with the conductor speaking about the pieces. It began with a short piece of bombastic music as their prelude entitled, “Glass Sky Prelude” had its premiere ...


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Farmville cuisine under $15: Main Street Bagels & Bistro

Whether you have an early morning of meetings and classes or had a late night of booze and bad choices, a great place to start your day is Main Street Bagels & Bistro. As a matter of fact, it’s always a great choice no matter the time of day. With fresh daily baked bagels, breads and rolls this ...



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Streaming has turned music upside down

Remember the days an album would drop and the first place to check for it was Target? The CD would probably cost about $15, the packaging felt fresh and the credits were detailed. Or even more recently as physical CD’s began to fade in the past decade, ITunes was the go-to. Purchase it on the e-store ...


The Setonian
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A night for old souls and young hearts

In a rare moment of modernity during a set that mainly consisted of classic soul covers and pop standards, singer-songwriter Caleb Elder launched into a minimalist cover of Walk The Moon’s 2014 hit single “Shut Up and Dance With Me” to the pleasure of his younger audience members. Elder’s arrival ...