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What am I supposed to eat until Upchurch opens?

My name is Jesse Plichta-Kellar, and I am a vegetarian. Normally I don’t open with that, because it’s really not the most interesting thing about me. I write, I’m Jewish, I started a club, I love history, I went abroad this summer. All of those things are more interesting, but my dietary restrictions ...

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For Kim Bass, her job is "never dull"

As new projects are always popping up on Longwood University's campus, Kim Bass, deputy director of design and construction, “knowing what needs to be done” is just part of her job. Bass said she manages and has a part in planning the design of new projects, assessing the needed scope of potential ...

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SFC Report

Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity ($988) Funds would be used for the PSP national conference this year in Phoenix, A.Z, from July 25-29. Funds were requested to cover conference registration fees, lodging and airfare.  SFC approved the allocation.  Phi Sigma Phi representative asks SFC ...

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Emergency plan in place for active shooter

With no history of an active shooter at Longwood University, Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Tim Pierson said in the case there is an active shooter emergency plan as it "is a requirement by the state".  “We have individuals walking through the campus sometimes guns or things like and that ...

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One19 to gradually open starting in April

Located at 119 N. Main Street, One19 is set to open in early April, according to Bill McKay, the owner of One19. According to McKay, there will be a soft opening in April and a grand opening in May. “I plan to open early April, first a couple of soft openings for a lot of our friends and family who ...

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Inside look of Upchurch University Center

Set to open in fall 2018, the Upchurch University Center is 75 percent complete according to Kim Bass, deputy director for capital design and construction and the project manager for Upchurch University Center. According to Susan Sullivan, director of the university center and student activities, the ...

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Four students to begin enforcing parking

A new parking enforcement unit has been created consisting of four students, according to Longwood University Police Department (LUPD) Chief of Police  Col. Robert "Bob" Beach. These students are currently being trained to enforce parking regulations on Longwood's campus. These students will ...

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