Otaku: It’s a word that most American individuals aren’t familiar with, but to those who are familiar with the term, it is either taken on as a proud, strange title or another way to say “outcast.” It all centers on a single idea, a fanatic. In Japan, the word’s place of origin, a person could ...
“The dining hall is really good, better than home,” said international student Many Pang in our Features section on Sept 17. When I first read the interview, I was admittedly in shock. In the four years I’ve been here, it’s the first time I’ve heard anyone say so. It’s the first time anyone ...
“Where’s your face?” This isn’t said in a panic, but usually in a judgmentally questioning tone. Any girl that wears makeup on a regular basis usually has at leastone ignorant person who pointedly asks this question. Unfortunately, itdoesn’t mean, ‘Oh let me help you find it,’ or even ...
It was a hot Saturday in early autumn – Parents Weekend at Longwood. And the sun looked upon beauteous Farmville without mercy: the rolled sleeves of D-Hall workers saturating in sweat. The bright rays beating down the heads of puppies and children alike and the post-picnic ...
During the three months that I’m away from Longwood, my shoulders are blistered from sunburn, my toes have sand between them and my work pants still have cow crap stains splattered on them. It’s a time period where I can finally breathe lightly without the crushing weight of a literary analysis ...
After walking into the middle of an ongoing discussion in the library this past week, I found it important to submit this article for print. I previously wrote it for AliveCampus.com, and found that it sparked debate and public interest from Longwood University students, alumni, faculty,and staff. What ...
Music makes a huge difference in every aspect of life, in movies, in theater,and even in bed. Music can change your mood from lazy to crazy in an instant and before you know it you’ll “Beg For It”. Its not about the words in the song, its about the beat that makes your body move. Whether it’s ...
It’s Week Four: Some of you freshmen may have just gotten your first D on a paper (ever) while others may have been too preoccupied with learning the Buffalo Shuffle to care. Be you a freshman or a veteran Lancer though, the daily grind of 8 a.m. classes or even that senior seminar class available ...
There is an abomination that plagues America, an unspeakable act that destroys the very social structure we have based America on, and that our forefathers fought to maintain. Leviticus has damned this act, yet millions of Americans still bumble their way down a path of hot coals into Satan’s clutches. ...
Ever been in a situation where you and your partner just weren’t clicking on a sexual level anymore? Well, if that’s the case maybe it’s time for you all to spice it up. Role playing has been an age- old prescription for boredom under the sheets. Since, the time of Romans men and woman have adventured ...
Last week, there was a massive leak of nude photos of celebrities. This probably is not news to most of you at this point, since word spread very quickly. A leak like this has happened before, however, this leak impacted many celebrities—101 to be exact. Kate Upton, Lea Michele, Ariana Grande and ...
Before I made it to Longwood four years ago, I made the lushest cappuccinos at a Starbucks in suburban Northern Virginia. I could get that foam aerated just right under the steam wand, just like a cream puff if you add the vanilla syrup. Every morning’s routine: After six espresso shots went straight ...
There is an abomination that plagues America, an unspeakable act that destroys the very social structure we have based America on, and that our forefathers fought to maintain. Leviticus has damned this act, yet millions of Americans still bumble their way down a path of hot coals into Satan’s clutches. ...
When I returned to campus for the school year, I decided to journey down Main Street, meaning to buy some fudge from the sweet shop to satisfy my cravings. At first, I was crushed to discover that the store I loved was no longer open, but its sign had been replaced by a modern, bright green logo ...
Whether you heard it from Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Spiderman’s Uncle Ben or even this writer, with great power does indeed come great responsibilities. Being a first-time college student or a first-time Lancer from a distant land (as I was), you now hold the superpower you have been yearning for ...
Ladies, have you ever been unsatisfied by your man? Fellas, have your ladies ever rolled over and been fully “satisfied”? Well, don’t you worry, Big Daddy Candy Kane has the perfect solution for you; play that DJ. By playing the DJ, I don’t mean going to a party and playing ...
I felt like my last column should be about blowjobs because I suck at writing, I suck at sex and I suck at writing about sex. I’ve never given a blowjob. Most of the men I’ve dated haven't asked for one or been nice enough to deserve to be my first. Also, the thought of giving one has always frightened ...
The only thing standing between you and this year’s Spring Weekend 2014 are a few more classes. Hang in there. It’s coming. Obviously, everyone who has been to or heard about spring weekend should be excited, and this year is no different. What’ll ...
A recent law requiring back up assistance cameras to be installed on all new cars will go into effect in May 2018, and not all are singing its praises. The rule was first introduced in response to staggering statistics that revealed the growing dangers of driving on congested ...
