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Men of Longwood Literally Walk a Mile in Her Heel Shoes

Men in high heels. For some, that may seem like an odd sight, but for men at Longwood University, they strapped on their stilettoes for a great cause. The Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event happened on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. This event involved men from Longwood literally walking a mile in red or black ...


The Setonian
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Longwood’s Wildlife Society clears the path to progress

This past weekend the students of Longwood’s Wildlife Society became master gardeners at Hull Springs Farm, a 662-acre farm, found nestled by the bay in Westmoreland County. The Society is an organization, here at Longwood, dedicated to promoting a love of all things wild and wonderful. Barrett Nicks, ...


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“The Last Stand” coming to Farmville

The “Last Stand” is a reenactment of the American Civil War returning to Farmville for the first time in 150 years. It commemorates the day in 1865 when at least 100,000 people on both sides of the conflict converged the south central Virginia town. It will be held on March 28 and 29, 2015, and ...






The Setonian
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Playing Pimentel causes divide in Longwood community

The Longwood Lancers shocked the Big South Conference by being the first No. 9 seed to earn a spot in the tournament semi-final round, but members of the Longwood community were stunned by the Athletics Department’s decision to play junior forward Jason Pimentel. Pimentel is currently in the appeal ...


Downtown Farmville
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Farmville Downtown Celebrates Its Women-Owned Businesses

FARMVILLE—Think of downtown Farmville on a busy Saturday afternoon, the stores and the streets full of shoppers, baby strollers and college students. Now think of that same scene without Mainly Clay, Green Front Accessories, Walker’s Diner, Rug Rats and Caryn’s Bridals. These are just a few of ...



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Longwood takes on Presbyterian in Big South Tournament

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – The No. 9 Longwood Lancers (9-22, 5-13) take on the No. 8 Presbyterian Blue Hose in the VisitMyrtleBeach.com Big South Conference Tournament on Wednesday, March 4 at noon EST. During the regular season the Lancers and Blue Hose split their series 1-1 as both teams won ...



The Setonian
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Mike Green motivates students to be more aware

The Iota Lambda chapter of Theta Chi at Longwood University hosted their annual Drug and Alcohol Awareness Presentation with Mike Green on Feb. 18, in the Lankford Student Ballroom. Courtesy of Theta Chi; Mike Green in the middle between hieu Nyguen and other brothers “The event was a part of Theta ...


The Setonian
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Longwood spreads social justice in social media

The fourth annual Social Justice in Action Leadership Summit took place on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. The event was an all-day event, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and took place in Hiner Hall. Check in for the summit started at 9:00 a.m., where participants were able to enjoy a free continental breakfast. Then, ...


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Longwood loses legend Jerome Kersey

When people discuss Longwood basketball, one name shines as a north star above the rest. Jerome Kersey was a two-time All-American who wrote the record books at Longwood as he set the all-time records for points (1,756), rebounds (1,162), made field goals (720), made free throws (316), free throw attempts ...


The Setonian
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A single night dedicated to 1,920 years of service

Loud chatter and laughter of over a hundred Longwood faculty and staff resonated from the first floor of the dining hall. The smells of crab cake, little meatballs and fresh fruit wafted through the air, intermingling with cheery clinks of ice against glass. Friday night saw the gathering of employees ...


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LUV ROX

Valentines Day is that special day where couples get together and have their day planned from morning to night,but what about the single people, what do they do? On Feb. 14, at 8p.m., Lancer Productions hosted an event at Wygal Auditorium, featuring comedians Dave and Ethan. They took the stage where ...


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“Handy-Capped”

Lancer Productions hosted Comedians Drew Lynch and Samuel J. Comroe, as they came to Longwood University, on Feb. 11, in the Wygal Auditorium at 7p.m., with at least 50+ people attended. What makes these comedians different from others, is that they make you re-think disabilities, and were an inspirational ...


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A Kodak Moment

College: an institution of higher education and also, the party before the hang over that is adulthood. No one ever wants to leave college, these four years are considered the best four years of our lives and afterwards, the real world occurs—nothing is ever certain and uncertainty starts to unfold. Longwood ...


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Austin Speaks on Reinstating Pimentel

Junior Jason Pimentel, found guilty of sexual battery in Prince Edward County District Court earlier this month, was reinstated to the Longwood men’s basketball team immediately prior to their Feb. 14 home game against Charleston Southern University. He had been previously under an “indefinite suspension,” ...