In 1982, Joe Nussbaum, Vice President of the Student Government Association (SGA) of Texas A&M University, founded the Big Event as a way for the students at the university to say ‘Thank You” to the surrounding community. 31 years later, the Big Event is still going strong at A&M, but also ...
A standing ovation was given to Interim President Marge Connelly this Tuesday, March 26 at the formal announcement event for President-Elect W. Taylor Reveley IV. Marianne Radcliff, rector of the Board of Visitors, thanked Connelly for her service to the university. “In just the few short months, ...
Mass exodus to Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day. That is what occurred, only I wasn’t a part of it sadly. But over in Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is the equivalent to New York’s Times Square on New Year’s Eve, times about 10. I would have loved to go, but tickets for flights to Ireland for the ...
“This Fraternity will be different.” That is what Carter Ashton Jenkens responded when being questioned as to why another fraternity should be inaugurated at Richmond University in the Fall of 1901 and over the past 112 years. That response has been the foundation of Sigma Phi Epsilon. With Virtue, ...
Longwood University’s Counseling Center unveiled its newest support group this past week, titled, Understanding Self & Others. A weekly one-and-a-half-hour meeting, the Understanding Self & Others Support Group is a new service to assist female students struggling with feelings of low self-confidence. Lauren ...
174 years old and Longwood has never looked so good. Founded on March 5, 1839, Longwood celebrated its 174th anniversary with a day filled with fun and activities. Starting the morning early, hot cocoa and cider were served on Brock Commons from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Additionally, students were able to ...
Set to open by the end of April, Dojo Comics & Games will open its doors to the town of Farmville with a variety of items, including comic books, trading card games and board games as well as apparel, novelty items and party supplies. From Marvel to Magic: the Gathering, Dojo Comics & Games ...
This upcoming Saturday, March 23, is the Fourth Annual Big Event. And by “Big,” I do mean BIG! The Big Event is an annual all-day community service event where hundreds of students contribute to their community by assisting Farmville and surrounding communities with activities like yard work, construction ...
Longwood students, faculty and staff are now able to recover together in the newly started support network, Longwood Recovers. Any members of the Longwood community who may be suffering from substance abuse issues are now able to join in a private, comfortable environment to learn the steps to recovery. The ...
On Friday, March 15, the basketball court and the Auxiliary gym in the Health & Fitness Center became host to a variable pantheon of inflatable experiences. From 8 p.m. on Friday to 12 a.m. Saturday, March 16, the Late Night: Longwood Gladiators event was available to all students who had a student ...
The ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. were going to host their third annual “So You Think You Can StRHOll” on Saturday, March 30 but now it looks as though they may postpone the event until Nov. 16. Nina Davis, a sister of Sigma Gamma Rho, said that the sorority hopes to postpone the ...
On Thursday, Feb. 21, 27 students gathered in the Lankford Student Union Ballroom from 3:30 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. to listen to the advice of fellow Lancers. Five Longwood alumni spoke at the panel to talk about their time at Longwood and to try to pass on the knowledge they gained from experiencing a hyper- ...
Joan of Arc was a significant historical figure who led French troops to numerous victories in the Hundred Years War. The Joan of Arc Leadership Program helps mold Longwood students become strong leaders like Joan of Arc. Theron Haynesworth, a senior who finished the Joan of Arc program, stated, “I ...
As Longwood continues to impress upon its students the meaning of citizen leadership, it decided to bring a deeper message on how racial and economic inequalities, the consequences of prejudice and how they can learn to be the change they want to see in the world. Over 40 students participated in the ...
On Feb. 16, adjunct faculty member Chris Kjorness presented the second step in his campaign to further knowledge of the early rock and gospel scion Sister Rosetta Tharpe. After his fall 2012 Blackwell talk on Rosetta Tharpe was heard by Longwood University’s Media Specialist Matt McWilliams, Kjorness ...
On Saturday, Feb. 23, students filled Blackwell Ballroom in Ruffner to about three-fourths of its capacity. Why? For the opportunity to win $200 in prize money competing in Thinkfast, a trivia contest. TjohnE Booking & Productions is the company that puts together the prize money contest. Allen ...
On Wednesday, Feb. 24, AMOR hosted Brian Allen, the director of operations for Orphan Helpers, to speak at Longwood University about his experiences on mission trips as well as the company, itself. AMOR is a Longwood student-run organization that is dedicated to fundraising for orphanages throughout ...
15 years ago saw the release of the first Harry Potter book, and the making of a generation who grew to love reading throughout their adolescence. Now, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone” is being re- released with new cover art as a collector’s item, as many other works ...
Over 75 students gathered in Lankford Student Union for a Sadie Hawkins Dance sponsored by the resident assistants of North, Main and South Cunningham Halls. With love still in the air from Valentine’s Day, friends and couples gathered to dance and have a good time, as well as raise money and collect ...
On Wednesday, Feb. 27, the Student Diversity and Inclusion Council (SDIC) will host a town hall meeting from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The meeting will be located in the A room of Lankford Student Union. Paige Reitz, the committee chair for the SDIC, said, “The Student Diversity and Inclusion Council is a ...
