Last Friday, the Moton Museum held a screening of “All the Way,” an HBO movie depicting the first term of former President Lyndon B. Johnson (actor Bryan Cranston) after John F. Kennedy’s assassination. The movie focuses heavily on Johnson’s history with civil rights legislation and his complications ...
Participating in Washington, D.C.’s Women’s March was more than personal for Dr. Carl Riden. Among the masses of demonstrators, she advocated for the issues of the disadvantaged, an interest stemming from her background. Growing up in a poor, working class community in southern Alabama, Riden’s ...
Seniors Jason Dryer and Danielle Michael may only have one semester left, but they are working to leave a lasting impact on Longwood’s community of aspiring lawyers. As the Pre-Law Society enters its second year of existence, Dryer, the society’s vice president, said the society continues to try ...
Fourteen Longwood students started the new year participating in a ten-day study abroad program to Costa Rica. From Jan. 3-13, the students went hiking and visited the beaches, while also observing the differences between the Costa Rican economy and culture and the United States'. The educational ...
Uptown Café is known for their open mic nights, fund raisers and coffee in Farmville, Va. On Nov 19 from 7-9 p.m., David Rawls, a junior at Longwood University teamed up with Uptown Café and the Farmville Area Community Emergency Services (F.A.C.E.S.) to host live music with a food drive. “We’ve ...
With the holiday season around the corner, it can be a priority to give back to a charity. While there are multiple charities available, donating to homeless veterans rose above the rest for two Longwood student groups. “They keep us safe, fighting and serving in the U.S military, and they come home, ...
There were three different teams hosted by the English and Modern Languages department: Spanish, German and French, each competing for the title of the Iron Chef through a main course and desserts. In the Nance Room of Dorrill Dining Hall on the evening of Nov. 15, the affair began with an auction. There ...
The sixth annual Campus Safety Walk was an opportunity hosted after-dark for students and staff to make safety recommendations. The walk was cosponsored by the RCL advisory Board, Campus Police and the Real Estate Foundation. About 36 participants, students and staff, gathered at the Chi Fountain on ...
“Live music and canned food drive” is an event hosted by Longwood junior David Rawls. The event will take place at Uptown Café on Sept 19 from 7-9 p.m. It is encouraged to bring a can or two to the event which will be donated to the Farmville Area Community Emergency Services (F.A.C.E.S). “The ...
Do you ever dance to throwback songs with friends for fun? Well, some dance to them for friendly competition. The annual Lip Sync hosted by Longwood University’s Greek life organizations was held on Nov. 9 in Jarman Auditorium. Lip Sync is a talent show where Longwood’s fraternities and sororities ...
Each comedian or speaker tries to bring something new and different to the table, some succeed and make the audience think. K-von recently performed in Wygal Hall for Longwood students and Farmville residents on Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. His performance was to educate and bring attention to certain issues ...
“Live music and canned food drive” is an event hosted by David Rawls. The event will take place at Uptown Café on Nov. 19 from 7-9 p.m. It is encouraged to bring a can or two to the event, which will be donated to the Farmville Area Community Emergency Services (F.A.C.E.S.). “The event’s mission ...
Senior Madison Alford from Manassas, Va. called Longwood home after transferring from East Carolina University as a sophomore. Alford is a member of Longwood Company of Dancers and has danced for 19 years. Alford is also the membership chair of Global Leaders and vice president of membership for Alpha ...
Service with a group (S.W.A.G) is an initiative program formulated during the 2016 fall semester that allows Lancers to take part in community service through the Office of Citizen Leadership and Social Justice Education (C.L.S.J.E). This piloted idea was thought up by Jordan Bynum, assistant director ...
Students gathered at Ruffner Fountain on Election Day, waiting for the chance to walk to their polling place to practice their right to vote. “Walk to Vote” took place on Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. The College Democrats, College Republicans and Politics Club collaborated to organize the walk. “I think it ...
Understanding the opposite sex may be difficult, but experiencing a drag show could make it easier. On Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in Jarman Hall, Gamma Rho Lambda paired with "Side by Side", a non-profit organization that helps children between the ages of 11-20 if they decide to be a part of an alliance ...
Ivan Pecel is a living reminder to his audiences that without risks a person may have a hard time succeeding or achieving their goals. On Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Pecel came to perform for both students of Longwood University and also the residents of Farmville in Jarman Hall. Throughout the show there were ...
Alternative Breaks at Longwood University is a student run, service oriented organization that allows students to see new places, help people and reflect upon their knowledge that they had encountered. These trips take place throughout winter break and or spring break. Some of the past trips the organization ...
Ross Szabo is a mental health speaker who had stories of his own, allowing him to share his perspective on the subject with a small audience on Nov. 1 in Jarman Hall at 8 p.m. Szabo was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when he was in high school, about three years after the traumatic death of his best ...
Freshman Alexis King, from Louisa County, started her first job at Dorrill Dining Hall upon her arrival at Longwood and applied to the work study program. Finally, on Aug. 16 King found herself moving in two days prior to the official freshman move-in day. On an average week King works seven hours for ...
