Dozens of people braved the chilly weather last Thursday night to gather together and show their support for Hannah Graham and others like her. The somber faces of students were lit up by the light of a candle as they listened to speeches from Josh Atkins, general manager of 202 Bar and ...
In order to generate interest and excitement for the upcoming winter basketball season, the Lancer Lunatics and Athletic Department put on the second annual Lancer Madness event on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The event kicked off with a tailgate at 6:30 p.m. where free corn dogs, cookies and drinks were provided ...
This year’s Trunk or Treat event was held on Wednesday, Oct. 29 on the patio behind the Lankford Student Union. The event began at 2 p.m. and lasted until 4 p.m. and was hosted by the Residential and Commuter Life Advisory Board (RCL). Three cars for three different participating organizations ...
Delta Zeta’s annual Turtle Tug event took place on Wednesday, Oct. 29 in the sand volleyball courts on Stubbs Lawn. The event raised over 690 dollars, and had 21 teams participate. Delta Zeta’s Turtle Tug and intramurals chair, Alexandra Horton, said, “I think it was a very successful event. ...
Alpha Delta Pi’s 10th Annual Miles 4 Smiles event attracted many students this year. This was the first year the event was a glow in the dark walk. Students walked a mile around campus decked out in glow sticks and neon paint. The participants were enthusiastic and cheered as they walked around campus. Students ...
Zeta Tau Alpha had their 2nd Annual Color me Pink Run on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014 at 2 p.m. near Second Avenue to help raise money for their philanthropy. Early registration began at 12:30 p.m. to those who did not have the opportunity to register online. Elizabeth Loftis, the director of Philanthropy ...
Longwood Ambassadors held Longwood’s first ever Ghost Tours this past Monday night around the campus. Students were able to attend and learn about Longwood’s haunted history in an interactive way. The Ghost Tours began at 7:30 p.m. on Brock Commons where students were able to purchase a ticket for ...
As October winds down, the Halloween spirit grows. Longwood students looking for a fright last Friday night, Oct. 24, headed to Stevens Hall for a Haunted Hospital put on by the Nursing students. For five dollars, students were led by their tour guides through several creepy rooms, each with a different ...
The forks and knives were placed just so, and the plates full of food awaiting the guests of Longwood’s annual Dine with the Director. As students and a few staff members walked into the Annex of the Grand Dining Hall, they were greeted by Senior Food Service Director Grant Avent, as well as a ...
On Thursday night, dozens of students, faculty and even some Farmville community members gathered in Molnar Auditorium for the second annual history lecture honoring the late Dr. C. G. Gordon Moss. These lectures were put together by Longwood’s departments of History, Philosophy and Political Science ...
Black Alumni Weekend brought back a number of diverse alumni to campus on Saturday, Oct. 17 until Sunday, Oct. 19. The alumni and student annual events were used as a way to bring back African American alumni and to spread diversity over the campus. The event started with registration on Friday, and ...
The music was groovin’, the crowd was dancing and everyone was having the time of their lives, while also supporting one of Farmville’s most beloved charities. What was the occasion you ask? None other than the Honors Student Association’s annual Faces for F.A.C.E.S. dance. From 8 pm to 11 pm ...
Women are the foundation of Longwood, so it makes sense that sororities are ingrained in the campus community, spreading their love of sisterhood to anyone who is willing to listen. In fact, four nationally recognized sororities were founded on Longwood’s campus—Alpha Sigma Alpha, Sigma Sigma Sigma, ...
Longwood’s sorority alumni and active members visited Stubbs Hall this past Saturday to revisit the building after it had undergone a year of renovations. Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Andrea Martinez, said that the Stubbs Open House “is really an opportunity for the alumni ...
To other college students, the colors red and green may bring words like stop or go to mind, maybe even some thoughts of Christmas. However, at Longwood, these colors take on a whole new meaning. Color Wars is a battle between the veterans and the “noobs,” as Communication Studies professor, Jeff ...
The Study Abroad Fair was held this past Thursday in the Student Union Ballroom to help students learn more about the different study abroad opportunities that Longwood offers. The Office of International Affairs set up the annual Study Abroad Fair from two to five pm in the Lankford Student Union Ballroom. The ...
Whenever I ask upper classmen what their favorite events on campus are, I’ve always been told that the two best weekends at Longwood are Oktoberfest and Spring Weekend, and now I know why. Oktoberfest started with some great food provided by D-Hall, and a parade of clowns and Spirit Leaders putting ...
On Thursday, Oct. 2, Sigma Kappa Sorority and Mortar Board had another successful Alzheimer’s Walk to kick off the Oktoberfest weekend festivities. The walk had over 400 participants that helped to raise $17,865 dollars for Alzheimer’sresearch. Participants started on Lancaster Hall and walked 1.5 ...
Dr. Jordan’s Bonfire. Color Wars. Battle of the Bands. Oktoberfest. Longwood is a place of tradition; traditions passed on class after class, Red Class to Green Class and vice-versa. But these are not traditions reinforced by some administrative automaton willed to power by tuition and tax money. ...
You know what’s impressive about Lady Gaga? She can sing. She can dance. She can act. Of course, she has one of the most interesting wardrobes in Hollywood. And did I mention: she can sing. Yeah, she’s really good at that. But now, she can swing. And she’s doing it with one of the best in the ...
