One of the requirements that comes with the territory of being a professor is the publication of articles or papers in various books or academic journals. We often forget that on top of teaching, professors are usually busy conducting research, tearing through sources, and editing and revising what ...
On Saturday, while all of my friends at Longwood were basking in the glory of Oktoberfest, I was far away, sipping tea and eating scones with the descendants of men who fought on the losing side of a conflict that took place 150 years ago. I received a certificate that states that I now officially belong ...
Every year, Longwood students gather on an open field with trash cans full of watered-down paint. They fill their cups with it and throw it on each other in an all out battle of red vs. green. To outsiders, this may seem strange, but to a Lancer, it is a time-honored tradition known as Color Wars. Color ...
Friday, Sept. 30, from approximately 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., the Black Student Association (BSA) and Peer Health Educators hosted the annual BSA Ball. The event was held in the Lankford Student Union Ballroom, and was a definite success. The attire for the Ball was formal, which was only fitting given the ...
On Saturday, while all of my friends at Longwood were basking in the glory of Oktoberfest, I was far away, sipping tea and eating scones with the descendants of men who fought on the losing side of a conflict that took place 150 years ago. I received a certificate that states that I now officially belong ...
Just the other day I was sitting in my room minding my own business, getting my fix of the hit TV show Bones, when a resident of mine runs in and exclaims, "Is it true that ______ went to prison and there was a drive-by at the McDonalds?" My first response was simply a blank stare because I seriously ...
"I feel quite proud to be part of the largest class in Longwood history," said Christian Taylor, freshman theatre major. "My favorite part about being at Longwood so far has got to be meeting new people and the friendly environment Longwood provides." Taylor is one of the 1,090 freshmen accepted into ...
Things are changing fast at Longwood University. Longwood is attracting more students than ever before. In sports, the university competes with big names like James Madison University and Virginia Tech, and construction is happening all around campus. Not everyone likes change, and for good reason. ...
It's easy for us to judge others based on their lifestyles and personal choices … but what about ourselves? I thought I'd shift the tone of things a little bit this week. It is so easy to hate a person and say they are wrong because of their lifestyle choices, sexual orientation, etc., but what gives ...
"@longwoodu = the best decision I've ever made,"said one of Longwood University student. This is just one of the several tweets that can be found on the Longwood University homepage. Longwood University has had its Twitter account for three years, but in February 2011, the web communications ...
Last Wednesday, Sept. 21, a group of Longwood students took a break from their studies and gathered in the Lankford Student Union Ballroom for some much needed laughs. Comedian Tracey Ashley gave an hour-long performance as part of another Lancer Productions event. "I'm really excited that it's on a ...
The attempt to do something better than or before anyone else: this is the type of ambition that sends a sky dive's adrenaline rush and turns more heads than a Paris runway. But this is also the sort of event that is first to be ignored, mostly because of its scope. We say ‘Why should we think this'll ...
"I feel quite proud to be part of the largest class in Longwood history," said Christian Taylor, freshman theatre major. "My favorite part about being at Longwood so far has got to be meeting new people and the friendly environment Longwood provides." Taylor is one of the 1,090 freshmen accepted into ...
Farmville is home to many wonderful restaurants; I honestly have no legitimate complaints about the food at D-Hall, and I haven't once gone hungry while I've been a student at Longwood. But no matter what anyone says, no place has better food than my hometown. This seems to be a common opinion among ...
Longwood University requires each freshman student, as well as each transfer student with 24 or fewer credits, to take a one-credit course called Longwood Seminar, known by the more familiar name, LSEM. Each LSEM class has one professor and one student peer mentor guiding a class of no more than 25 ...
The Chi Alpha pastor position was left vacant at the end of the 2011 spring semester as former pastor, Gilbert Banton, was called to the University of Connecticut. Longwood's Melissa Dresser, a junior, was appointed to the position of CHI Alpha president following Banton's departure. Chi Alpha is a ...
In college, we all make decisions and whether or not they are good ones. With National College Alcohol Awareness Week approaching (Oct.16-22) and Oktoberfest coming up this weekend, it is important to get some facts about alcohol out there for you to be safe. This article will discuss the health related ...
My name is Dani Roberts. I am many things, I am a son, brother, cousin, nephew, uncle, and a friend, but most of all I am a proud homosexual male. I have grown up in a world of freedoms. I have been able to walk the streets as my flamboyant self without extreme ridicule. I have been blessed with the ...
While Farmville isn't exactly known for its exotic cuisine and diversity in food options, there is a new joint in town full of nothing but variety. Flip Flops, located in the building formerly known as the Wing Shack, is a self-serve frozen yogurt shop with unique flavors and toppings. Owners Brian ...
Growing up, Sunday has always been a day that has had a significant purpose. Sunday was for church. Point. Blank. PERIOD! Being black, of the Christian faith, and Baptist denomination more specifically, I was raised to see Sunday as a day of rest, devoted to worship and fellowship with other believers. ...
