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The Clark House: Fond Memories and a Lifetime of Service

By Nick Hamlett | January 22

On Sept. 21, 2020, the Clark House was officially opened as Longwood’s intercultural center, creating space for students to learn about each other and explore their differences. Located on Main Street behind Pierson Hall, the center became a home for National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organizations ...

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The Pools of the Past: Willett Hall’s Abandoned Pool

By Meredith Boone | December 3

Tucked into the back corner of Willet Hall Room 110 sits a pool that was once used regularly by both faculty and students. In 2025, however, it now stands unused after its closure in Fall 2019.. According to Director of Campus Recreation Gus Hemmer, the university closed the pool due to increasing maintenance ...

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New and Flavorful, The Renovated D-Hall

By Meredith Boone | October 21

After months of renovations over the summer, Longwood University Dining Services officially opened the newly renovated Dorrill Dining Hall, commonly called D-Hall by Longwood community members, on August 25, 2025. The new dining hall features a fully refreshed dining area and main entrance — hosting ...

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Longwood Fits: Lancers Show Off Their Style

By Jensen Auman | October 6

Longwood University has a new home for fashion lovers. “@longwood_fits” is an Instagram page created by junior Justin Ashkar that highlights students for their style, fashion sense and unique outfits. Since its first post on April 7, 2025, the account has grown to over 800 followers. In an interview ...

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From Poplar Hall to Poplar Sips

By Bella McCullough | October 3

In 2021, Christopher Brown had the idea to convert Poplar Hall, the oldest commercial building in Farmville, into a café where community members and students could hang out, study, and get some quality coffee. That idea is now named Poplar Sips — a specialty coffee shop located at 308 North Main ...

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“Dr. V": From Grainger to the Director’s Chair

By Alyssa Robertson | April 21

Associate Professor of German Dr. Sarah Varela, or “Dr. V” to her students, will make her directorial debut in late April at Waterworks Players, Farmville’s community theater.  She will direct “Red,” a two-person play centered on artist Mark Rothko (Jordan Whiley) and his fictional assistant, ...

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SEED Takes Root: Farmville’s New Innovation Hub

By Alyssa Robertson | April 8

Farmville is preparing for change with the opening of SEED, the innovation hub located in Longwood Landings, on May 3, 2025. With the help of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), SEED aims to provide a space where community members and students can bring an idea for a product and turn it into ...

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Unity March: The Only Way Through is Together

By Jordan McPherson | January 28

On January 20, 2025, students, faculty, staff, and community members representing all parts of Longwood, Hampden-Sydney, and Farmville came together for the student-led Unity March and forum held at the Robert Russa Moton Museum. The date was both Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Inauguration Day. Two ...

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Lancers Vote: Getting Students Engaged in Voting

By Braden Hamilton | January 24

Lancers Vote is a non-partisan civil engagement organization at Longwood University with the main goal being to inform Longwood students on voting and to get them to vote. They set up booths and hold events where they teach students about who’s on the ballot, how to register to vote, what they should ...

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Elwood’s Cabinet: Tackling Food Insecurity on Campus

By Ryan Forrest | January 23

Elwood’s Cabinet, Longwood’s student-run food pantry, has been in operation since 2018, supplying students with necessary food, toiletries, and kitchen utensils. The pantry operates between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, and is located on the first floor of the Farmville Wesley Campus ...

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Virginia Children’s Book Festival Returns to Longwood

By McKayla Moxcey | October 14

The Virginia Children’s Book Festival (VCBF) is returning to Longwood University from Oct. 16 to 18, marking 11 years of bringing literature to young readers. For three days, volunteers will host events around campus for visiting students and authors. Longwood has hosted the festival since its inception, ...

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BSA’s Black Excellence Ball: Empowerment and Elegance

By Hanna Bailey | April 22

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. Students adorned formal wear and filled Soza ...

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Mortar Board’s Artist Selection Process for Oktoberfest

By Kate Frey | December 1

After an extensive process using students’ suggestions and collaboration with East Coast Entertainment, the Geist chapter of Mortar Board at Longwood University chose to bring Hot Chelle Rae as the headliner for Oktoberfest 2023.  “I just may give some advice and guidance, but it’s really ...

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