I think the occurrence of good news is so seldom in society anymore that when we see it, we actually feel a bit of emotion. Usually with bad news, which we see and hear everyday, the effects do not immediately stick with us. Sure, in the moment we might feel a sense of sadness, remorse or even guilt. ...
Students from across the country took part in a conference call Monday to discuss President Barack Obama's new initiative to engage young Americans in the political process and the 2012 presidential campaign. The conference was held by the Obama for America Campaign, headed by National Campaign Manger ...
At the Nov. 1 meeting of the Student Government Association (SGA), three new representatives were sworn in. Joanna Bolstad was sworn in as the Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences representative, Alex Waldron was sworn in as the freshman class vice president and Karen Nirschl was sworn in as the Honor ...
On Sept. 22, 1996, Jason Regier's life was changed indefinitely when he wrecked his car traveling at 75 mph on his way back to college for his final semester. The crash resulted in Regier receiving a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Today, Jason is a gold medal paralypian ...
Election Day 2011 is slowly approaching. On Tuesday, Nov. 8, voters in the Commonwealth of Virginia will determine the fate of 40 Senate seats along with a plethora of various local positions. Voters in the Farmville area will be part of a historic election, the first for the newly formed 22nd Senate, ...
On Nov. 2, 15 students and two nonstudents were arrested in regards to hazing allegations against the Rho Kappa chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) fraternity. In early September, allegations of hazing came forward. The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life forwarded the allegations to the Longwood ...
On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Longwood and Farmville communities came together to support the National Take Back Initiative. This is a nationwide event where various prescription drugs are collected by law enforcement agencies so they are properly disposed of every six months. According ...
While a burnt out light bulb or overgrown shrubbery may seem trivial, such issues have the potential to be major safety hazards on and off campus. In order to identify and address such safety concerns of students, faculty and staff, the Longwood University Police Department (LUPD) and Residential & ...
A group of Longwood University students are pushing for the addition of a free speech wall on campus by the end of the spring 2012 school year. Senior Sarah Adams has been at the forefront of making the push for the free speech wall on campus. Adams said, "The idea came from my internship with Dos Passos ...
Disease Breeds in Thailand Among Historic Floods According to CNN, after one of the worst floods in the country's history, Thailand now faces the threat of disease as flooded areas have now become breeding grounds for mosquitoes carrying diseases. Some diseases that are expected to have an effect on ...
Anyone who has lived in South Cunningham Residence Hall knows that with the building's old age comes a less than perfect heating and cooling system. The office of Residential and Commuter Life (RCL) also decided that if they were to continue to use South Cunningham for residential purposes, they needed ...
Over fall break, wall-mounted electric heating units were installed in South Cunningham Hall. These units are not currently operational, leaving the hall with no heat. Portable radiator heating units were delivered to each room in South Cunningham approximately 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28. If the resident ...
An event nearly 16 months in the making took place Friday as Longwood University inaugurated Brig. Gen. Patrick Finnegan as the university's 25th president. The celebration began at 2 p.m. in Jarman Hall Auditorium with the ringing of the inaugural bell. The bell was rung 25 times — 24 times by staff ...
Last week, The Rotunda reported on the efforts of Virignia21, a student political education group throughout Virginia, to help curb student loan debt and increase financial aid. This week, the group has started their petition drive called "What's Your Number?" on Longwood's campus by tabling in Dorrill ...
Gaddafi Killed After Bloody Firefight SIRTE, LIBYA – After 42 years in power, Libyan Dictator Muammar Gaddafi was killed by rebels last Thursday after being shot in a firefight. ABC News reported it "was a day Libyans feared would never come." Known as the "mad dog" dictator, Gaddafi died after National ...
When a student is found guilty of an alcohol violation, they are generally sanctioned with a mandatory alcohol class titled "First Round." If they are found guilty of a violation a second time, they must attend a class titled "Last Call." The "First Round" class costs $75 and the "Last Call" class costs ...
According to Longwood University Police Department (LUPD) Administrative Sergeant, Russell Dove, there have been 16 reports of vandalism since Aug. 1, 2011. The acts have taken place all over campus, including Brock Commons, the Health & Fitness Center, and the softball field (Lancer Field). Each ...
According to the Department of Education, statistics have typically shown that the cumulative grade point average (GPA) of women is significantly higher than that of men on college campuses no matter their race or socioeconomic group. The Interfraternity Council (IFC) hopes to change those statistics ...
A small fire Friday night caused minimal damage to the Taco Bell restaurant on South Main St. in Farmville. According to Farmville Fire Chief Ben Sears, a customer noticed a spark on the outside of the building from one of the electrical signs. The building was evacuated and fire crews arrived on the ...
According to reports from WSLS-TV (Roanoke, Va.), the Farmville Herald and confirmation by the Bedford County Sheriff's office, a man from West Virginia was arrested on an Internet child predator case in Farmville on Oct. 19. The investigators on the case were a part of a task force called the ...
