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Lancers participate in 2020 mock election poll

The coronavirus pandemic has changed most things about 2020, but what it has not changed is the 2020 presidential election. Today, November 3, the United States is holding its 59th presidential election, between President Donald Trump (R) and former Vice President Joe Biden (D). Students at Longwood ...


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In virtual SGA: Extended tabling hours, new fire pits

In this week's virtual Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, the senate discussed the updated tabling hours and new fire pits. In Announcements , Freshman Class Representative Gabrielle Selhorst announced that Elwood's Cabinet is open on Mondays and Thursdays, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Also ...


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In virtual SGA: Extended tabling hours, new fire pits

In this week’s virtual Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, the senate discussed the updated tabling hours and new fire pits.  In Announcements, Freshman Class Representative Gabrielle Selhorst announced that Elwood’s Cabinet is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Also ...


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Longwood announces spring 2021 semester plans and registration

In an email sent by Assistant Vice President of Communications Matt McWilliams on September 29, the university announced its plans for academic instruction in spring 2021. Due to the ongoing pandemic, learning on Longwood’s campus for the fall 2020 semester looked different than ever before. According ...


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In virtual SGA: Library updates, VA21 event

In this week’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, Dean Roberts talked to the senate about updates to Greenwood Library and VA21 announced an event.  In Special Orders of the Day, Vice President Payten Bovat officiated the proceedings as PRIDE Representative Matt Rowlett took the oath.  The ...


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Steam tunnel construction disrupts campus

Students returned to Longwood’s campus in August to a surprise: the north part of campus blocked off due to steam tunnel construction.  After a five month “break” away from campus due to the coronavirus pandemic, students were eager to return, but they were not so eager about new construction, ...



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In virtual SGA: Swearing in of new official, Town Hall

In this week’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, one student was sworn into office and the senate announced a Town Hall meeting.  In New Business, SGA President Brandon Bowen officiated the proceedings as Senator Jones took the oath. The student will now assume their role after being ...




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Longwood COVID-19 update

Longwood students began arriving back to campus in mid-August, and with the anticipation of move-in came a new question: how long will they stay? After the COVID-19 pandemic sent all students home, the thought of returning was on everyone's minds. Now, students aren't sure how long they will be staying. Associate ...


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In virtual SGA: COVID-19 updates, swearing in of new officials

In this week’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, the senate received updates on COVID-19 on campus and two students were sworn into office.  In Special Orders of the Day, Associate Vice President for Wellness and Auxiliary Services Matt McGregor and Assistant Vice President for Communications ...


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Longwood COVID-19 update

Longwood students began arriving back to campus in mid-August, and with the anticipation of move-in came a new question: how long will they stay? After the COVID-19 pandemic sent all students home, the thought of returning was on everyone’s minds. Now, students aren’t sure how long they will be ...


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Longwood to reopen in August for fall semester

On Thursday, June 11, Longwood announced that the university will be reopening for in-person instruction for the fall 2020 semester, after being closed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The email came from Matthew McWilliams, assistant vice president of communications for the university, on ...


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Longwood announces creation of COVID-19 task force

On Thursday, April 16, Longwood University announced that a new leadership team, the COVID-19 planning team, or Task Force, had been created.  The team was created by President W. Taylor Reveley IV, and is composed of people from across the university and town of Farmville. The team’s main mission ...


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In virtual SGA: New officers, Last meeting of academic year

In this week’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, the newly elected officers ran the last meeting for the 2019-2020 academic year.  In New Business, two students were sworn into office. SGA President Brandon Bowen officiated the proceedings as Senator Joy Luna and Honor Student Association ...


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Longwood announces refund amid global pandemic

Longwood students have received a lot of news from the university in the past month. Amid the coronavirus, it was announced on March 19 that classes would be moved online for the remainder of the spring semester, and students were encouraged to return home if able.  The following week, Longwood ...


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In virtual SGA: Refund checks, elections

In this week’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, the senate met on Zoom to discuss changes due to COVID-19 and elections.  In Open Forum, Dr. Tim Pierson announced that an email will be sent out to students with updates on the current situation and commencement.  Senator Hurt ...


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In SGA: COVID-19 updates, online activities

In this week’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, the senate met online to discuss the changes that are being made due to COVID-19.  In Open Forum, it was announced that events are being looked at on a case by case basis, but it is looking less likely as the days progress that anything ...



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Longwood Center for the Visual Arts hosts workshops

Longwood Center of the Visual Arts (LCVA) is located on Farmville’s Main Street. This center holds lots of free art workshops each month. These workshops are usually held by Longwood and Hampden-Sydney College faculty, and each one covers a different type of art.  On March 11, the center held ...