Rotunda vol 53, no 17 feb 13, 1974

VOL. XLIX

NO. 17

LONGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1974

'Speeches By Nader, Ryan Highlight Consumer Symposium"

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^L Mr. Nader. Now, inquiry is disBy JUDITH MOFFITT couraged by the impersonality of ' Consumer Protection" was stores, greater complexity in the topic of Ralph Nader's speech products, and the increased disin Jarman Auditorium February 7. This speech was the highlight tances between the consumer and of Longwood's first symposium the manufacturer. Many of the on consumerism February 6-8. product inefficiencies are hidThe speech got off to a belated den from the consumer, also.

These factors, according to start when Mr. Nader was deMr. Nader, add up to a situation layed in arrival at Longwood. It ended on a different note with a in which the consumer is unable standing ovation from the ca- to get much of the knowledge needed about products in order to pacity-sized audience. make an intelligent decision on Education And Consumerism Mr. Nader began by asking the what products to buy.

With many of today's products audience to consider the extent to which a formal education edu- the consumer can sue the comcates one to consumerism, and pany when deficiencies are found. how outside experience contrib- However, the overpricing in the utes to a student's knowledge legal protection makes the cost about the subject. He called out and time far greater than the acfor relevancy in college courses. tual worth of the product.

Students As Consumers Mr. Nader continued on his Campus food and the nature of subject by speaking of how the consumer is subjected to many complaints about on the part of things, such as pollution, without students was the next topic dischoice. He also mentioned that cussed by Mr. Nader. Accordbusinesses such as insurance ing to him, students complain companies and car dealers use about the taste and looks of the one-way contracts in dealing with food they are served, rather than customers. The customer is being concerned with whether or forced to accept the terms of not the meals are nutritious and the company, or get no services well balanced.

Other Food Problems at all. "This process is alien to The decline in breakfast as a American law," said Mr. Nader, '•'because, as every law student meal, and the increase in the conlearns, a contract is a meeting sumption of nutritionally worthof minds and a two-way proc- less or almost worthless things like soft drinks were other food ess."

Mr. Nader also mentioned the topics touched on by Mr. Nader. small amount of knowledge which He also denounced the hot dog and the average customer has about the addition of water to meat.

"People must begin to develop pharmaceutical products and cosmetics. According to him, the standards for the foods they eat expenditures on harmful or on the basis of such things as nuworthless drugs runs into mil- tritional value, wholesomeness, and chemical additives,' Mr. Nalions of dollars a year. der said.

Mr. Nader quoted a physician Advertising representing the Food and Drug Advertising tends to "exploit" Administration as telling Congress that "thirty thousand peo- children, who do not have the maple die every year from mal- turity of judgment to decide on prescribed or overprescribed product merit, rather than adverdrugs.* tising, according to Mr. Nader.

Many housewives are currently Changes In Buying Habits In the past, "Duying was rare," trying to ban advertising from and the consumer had time to look children's television. Mr. Nader at what he was getting and ask concluded the topic of advertisquestions about it, according to ing by urging the audience to ana-

Mary Kay Ryan talks with student.

lyze and question any advertisements which they might see.

Cars The decision concerning what is stylish and generally desirable in cars is decided by the automobile companies, and not the consumer, according to Mr. Nader. This accounts for the deterioration of bumpers to the point that they give little or no protection.

This deterioration of bumpers was created as a great asset to spare parts companies. Thirty thousand of the 56,000 Americans who died in car crashes last year could be alive if cars had safety devices which are within our present technological knowledge.

Air bags, for instance, are just now being experimented with, although they were invented over 20 years ago.

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Energy Crisis Ralph Nader referred to tho

problem currently crippling America as "die so-called energy crisis." According to him, it is being fabricated by the big oil companies to raise prices and drive the small independents out of business. He said that it was not a crisis for the oil companies because they are making high profits off of it. He also said (Continued on Page 8)

Proposal Eliminating Late Penalties Now Before Willett For Approval

By JUDITH MOFFITT On Monday, February, 4, the Legislative Board passed a proposal which will eliminate late penalties and enable students to enter the dormitories after they have been locked. The proposal now goes to Dr. Willett for approval. If it is approved, Residence Board hopes that it will be able to go into effect by March 1.

No Curfew The proposal as passed is as follows: 1. Students are permitted to enter their residence halls (or ones to which they had signed in before buildings were locked) after regular hours: Sundays, 12:30 a.m.

Mondays-Thursdays, 12:00 midnight Fridays and Saturdays, 2:00 a.m.

Students returning to campus after the hour listed for a given night must report to the Campus Police Office and request assistance in being admitted to residence halls.

If there is a policeman in the office, he will escort the student to her residence liall and let her in, securing the door behind her.

If there is no one in the office, the student will call the Infirmary on the regular office telephone and request the nurse on fluty to notify a Campus Police officer on duty that a student is waiting in the office to be admitted to her residence hall. The officer wiU return to the office as soon as possible to escort the student from the office to her residence hall. The student must wait in the office for the campus police

to return.

Students requesting assistance getting into a residence hall must present a current Longwood College I.D. card.

Overnight guests will be admitted to residence halls only when accompanied by a hostess and they must have been si; Ik I in prior to the hour when the halls are locked.

Students are permitted to leave residence halls only in emergencies when the halls are secured for the night. In the case of an emergency, they must notify the Head Resident, who will in turn notify the campus police.

Notification by groups of late return: Any campus organization planning an activity which wiU extend return to campus beyond regular hours for locking residence hall must notify the Dean of Students. A list of those students participating must be submitted at least 72 boon in advance.

Sign-In, Sign-Out Procedures Sign-in envelopes will be filled out when a student registers to live in a residence hall. The envelope will be placed lo the rack in the residence hall office to indicate that the student I currently living, in that hall. Should a student withdraw, her envelope will be returned to tho Dean of Students' office.

When a student leaves campus for an extended period of time (seven days 01 more) she will remove tier envelope from the rack and place it in the appropriate drawer in the file box ui the office. The date >f exp> return to the residence hall will

be indicated on the outside of the envelope.

If a student wishes to leave information as to her destination when off-campus, she may place a destination slip in the envelope and put the envelope in the alphabetical section of the file drawer

applicable. it is the student's responsibility to communicate witli her parents as to where she is when offcampus.

"We'll just see how it works out,'' said Watson, chairman of Residence Board, "if there are any big problems, Residence Board hopes to work on solutions over the spring break.' Pat also emphasized that flipping your card will no longer be required and that while a student will not have to sign out of her dorm if she is staying overnight, she must sign in if She stays in another dorm on campus.

Sergeant Druen, one of the campus policemen, said this of the propoi al, "We approve 100 .

The Idea is to gel them (the stu dents) Into the office where they can be found. From our standpoint we don't set iny dlffei '•nee. vve tiavi always admitted late students ami will continue to admit late student;,." chief smith, anothei cam] policeman, tressed that students must have their l.ij, card with them or they will not be admitted Into the dorm. He also said, "Patli nee i the kej word, if the campus police are out working, or doing something ol a poll'' nature, then doo'l i ip cl them to 'hop everything to take them (the Students) back. Hi. y just have to wait.'

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THE ROTUNDA

Wednesday, February 13, 1974

"Silence- Not Always Golden " THE ROTUNDA has suffered during recent weeks by ;i lark of student response, in the form of Letters to the Editor and Catalyst questions.

From the number of comments, complaints, etc . heard concerning recent campus events, it is doubtful that this lack of response is due to a general calm and peace pervading the campus. On the contrary, it is almost certain that there must be totally different reasons, but what they could be remains a mystery.

Fear could play a great roie (n it, however. It cannot be denied that many Longwood ladies feel inhibited about what they say, believing that fellow students and the administration will not be able to swallow any opinion that is too radical, and that it would result in a "black mark" on their records.

To this, I would like to repeat a statement of policy concerning letters to the editor. Although they must l<e signed, the name can be withheld by request, and I will personally uphold this policy by never permitting the student's name to go any farther than me.

The primary reason that they must be signed is so the girl can be located if there is any additional information needed regarding her complaint. Again, I will contact her, and report the information to the proper authorities.

Another problem might be that students feel that their letters are ignored, that the studentgovernment and the administration are going "to do what they want, anyway." However, I feel that the action taken as a result of recent letters concerning sewage odors and energy conservation will serve as a rebuttal to this. If all the action on this campus seems to be controlled by a select few, it is often because these few have no idea of how most students feel concerning the issues in question. Often the only available way of letting your feelings be known is through THE ROTUNDA. Again, we serve as a medium between the administration, student government, and the student body as a whole. In this, we can only be as efficient as you allow us to be.

Of course, the answer might lie in apathy, or sheer laziness, on the part of many students. While many students might dislike several of Longwood's policies, and very few like all of them, they feel that they can grin and bear it for the four years that they are here. Such tolerance is amazing, but perhaps not admirable These people are spending four years of their lives and thousands of dollars on something that they feel must be suffered through as a kind of Purgatory. And so, they nobly suffer through it, without ever once raising their voices in formal complaint.

And, finally, I have heard students say that there are so many things about which they could write a letter that they never can decide which should be given priority. For these people the solution is simple. Letters concerningall of them will be welcome!

However, during this semester, THE ROTUNDA will be publishing Forums of Student Opinions on various subjects, in which a sampling of student opinion will be taken. Obviously, we cannot get around to interviewing everyone on these subjects, so those with strong feelings not approached are encouraged to write letters concerning them.

This week, members of my staff will be interviewing various students concerning their opinion on the role of blacks on this campus. Many students, both black and white, have raised questions about topics as why there are no courses offered in black studies, why there is a lack of black participation in campus activities, and what is being done to recruit black students If you are not approached, your opinion on the subject is certainly welcome in the form of a letter.

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of teachers who did not allow students to attend sessions on Thursday. were scheduled Restlessness" or studentsTests warned not to cut classes. I realize that the proDear Editor, I am very disturbed about the fessors considered their classes rudeness that was exhibited by a important but a lot of time, few members of ouradministra- money, and hard work were put tive staff last Thursday night into the Symposium. Many of the when Ralph Nader spoke. I was speakers came thousands of appalled at Dr. Willett's rest- miles to speak in some cases, to lessness and impatience. He just a handful of students.

It's a shame that the enthusiseemed to be more concerned asm felt by the students did not with punching a time clock than listening to what Mr. Nader, our rub off on the professors. I know most distinguished guest, had to that Longwood in the past has say. There were also one or two managed to ignore issues from other faculty members seated on the outside world but the substage who appeared to be equally ject of consumerism is relative impatient if not totally bored. to eacli and every student. Would In my opinion, these particular it really have disrupted the colstaff members did not give Mr. lege schedule to have the Dean Nader the considerateness and cancel classes for one day so undivided attention he deserved. that the students could hear these It is true that Ralph Nader did speakers? I hope that in the speak for almost two hours and future this apathetic performance we may have all been suffering will not be repeated.

Peggy Dean from "fanny fatigue'': but most Jean Dunavant of the students on stage remained attentive and I believe the adElevator Hassle ministration could have done so too if they had been a bit more thoughtful. I did not feel itwasan Dear Editor, I am shocked and appalled at inconvenience for Mr. Nader. He the state of the elevators in could have decided to limit his Frazer Dorm. For the past month speech as well as the question and answer period if he was con- (at the least) they have been in cerned about the time. He cer- a state of gradual decline. I am tainly did not need a guardian alarmed at the number of times it has been necessary to use the angel like Dr. Willett to decide alarm. This week my parents for him.

However, I do not wish to make came up yet were unable to come this letter a total put down nor up since I reside on one of the do I want to end on a pessimistic higher floors of Frazer. We would note. Instead I would like to close much appreciate it if this matter could be looked into. It is time by commending everyone on the for you to rise to the occasion.

Consumerism Symposium ComElly Vator mittee for all their liard work.

I would also like to congratulate ÂŁnd Cf Troubles Dr. Tom Hamilton on the fine job he did as master mind and Dear Editor, organizer of the entire SymI am very glad to be able to posium. I believe it was a great write this letter. Contrary to success. common belief, some action was Sincerely, taken because of a letter to the Janet Coleman editor. Thank you very much for clearing up the sewer problem. I wrote my parents and they were Lack Cf Cooperation very glad that we students, as well as other visiting parents, Dear Editor, no longer have to endure that What if Longwood had a Sym- awful stench. posium and nobody came? Well, Thank you for saving our Colthis isn't entirely true. Many lege much embarrassment. I am students did manage to come, but sure that Longwood will now make it was not due to the helpfulness a little better impression on all of many professors. visitors to the campus.

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Q - How will the toilet paper shortage affect Longwood? A.H. A - This question was taken to Mr. Leon Henderson, acting director of the physical plant. He replied that there was no toilet paper shortage. "Here at Long wood, I don't recall of any,*' he said, "Thus far, we haven't had any problem with toilet paper. I haven't had any notice of any shortage."

Q - Do you think the drop in Longwood's enrollment for next year is due to the fact that the College is an all-girl's school?

S.A. A - The director of admissions replied: "We don't know that we're going to have a drop in enrollment for next year. It's too early to tell yet. I attended a meeting in Lynchburg on January 21, and the Director of Admissions at Mary Baldwin said the trend had changed, and they were seeing an increase in applications at all girl's schools because they were all girl's schools. I don't know where he got his information, but that's what he said.

Q - Is there any decrease in Longwood's electrical bill since the energy crisis?

A - This question was also taken to Mr. Henderson. He replied: "Yes, there has been a decrease. The total bill for December of 1972 was $7,956.72.

The total bill for December, 1973 (when we first started conserving) was $7,450.66. You've also got to take into consideration that we've added a lot of street lights, etc., around campus.

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"Speakers In Symposium Offer Press Conferences"

By BETH RAFFERTY Mr. Joe Mitchell, the Director of Public Relations, opened up a press conference with nine of the guest speakers on consumerism, on Jan. 7. The speakers were Aurelia Miller; editor of THE CONSUMER EDUCATOR, Lynn Jordan; president ofVCCC, Laura Horowitz; vice president of VCCC, Francis Pollack; editor Of MEDIA AND THE CONSUMER, Hope Frank; F.D.A. Consumer Affairs Officer, Joyce Bryant; Director of Money Management Institute of Household Finance, Mary Jane Kaniuka; Consumer Consultant of Safeway Stores, Agnes Bryant; Coordinator of Consumer Research Advisory Council of Detroit, Barbara Hogan; researcher for the Center for Science in the Public Interest.

One point that was stressed was summed up by Lynn Jordan when she said, "good business. .. is becoming profitable." "It's the wise industry. . . that realizes consumerism is good business.'"

Francis Pollack agreed and used American Motors as an example of a company responding well to the consumers. Whirl Pool has a high increase in sales since they have become interested in the opinions of the consumers, stated Hope Frank, because industry must accept society's demands.

Laura Horowitz believes tliat, "there can be a consumer move -

ment in education.' She advocates an investigation into what is being done to receive the most for your money, because especially in a teachers school the "country benefits as well as the students."

Francis Pollack added that, "teacher education as a service can be evaluated," because there is "a great deal of information available on the output" of your dollar.

Laura Horowitz explained that the reason why the VCCC was not involved in the field of education was that they "are trying to restrict ourselves to the business-client" affairs. "If we don't do the business work, nobody else is going to do it."

When asked why there were so few men involved in the consumer movement, Lynn Jordan stated that "you don't have too many unemployed men,' and the employed men don't have the time.

Agnes Bryant said one reason was that the "consumer involvement was centered around the home economics area," but in the last few years there has been an expansion of consumer concern. "Men do have concern and in all probability there will be more men involved."

Laura Horowitz explained that the Blue Laws were officially their "third rank priority". She

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Letters Aid Awareness Bring About Action In response to recent letters to the editor concerning the physical condition of the campus, Colonel Carr, vice president of administration, conducted an interview with members of the Rotunda staff last week.

The first item of concern is Barlow Field, in which much digging is being done. This is due to the installation of a central exchange telephone system on campus. This system will provide switchboard, which will provide a greater capability of utilizing the state's telephone system.

Through this system, the college will be able to make official long distance calls at a greatly reduced rate.

Installation of the telephone system necessitated digging up a portion of the campus including Barlow Field. The telephone company is under contract torepair any damages, and this will be done as soon after completion of the installation as weather is permissable.

One letter to the editor in the January 30 Issue of THE ROTUNDA concerned sewage odors.

"We certainly apologize to the

student and her family. It was certainly beyond our control," said Colonel Carr of the odors.

The problem was that a town sewage pipe had become clogged, and had backed up at the corner of Pine and Radford, across from the Lank ford Parking lot. The town was notified, and the pipe has been cleared. The college is in the process of deodorizing the earth at the present time.

feels that they should "let the people of each area decide.'

Hope Frank summed up the feelings of the group when she stated that "we as individuals and consumers, and as the public, should do some thinking."

Laura Horowitz added that "i think consumerism is one of the best investments we can make."

After Mr. Nader's speech on February 7, the floor was opened for questions and various areas were covered.

When asked wliat he eats, Mr. Nader replied that he eats "products that have been subjected to a minimum of processing."

'You can't escape the food processing industries," so the buying of products such as whole grains was advised, even though 'many times you can't tell how pure health foods are." Mr. Nader added that even with ice cream, the way it's made now, "is shockingly artificial.' The much advertized problem of cyclamates brought this response from Mr. Nader, "cyclamates take their place with dangerous drugs. . . and dangerous drugs aren't allowed to be sold.'

On the subject of farmers he stated that, "there's no question that farmers are being over promoted by the pesticide companies.' "The pesticide producers want to tell the farmer that you have to use more-more, more,' even to the extent of finding new pests. But the question is "can they get away without using any. The farmers of grain are "claiming higher yields and tastier products with no pesticides."

"Education is a consumer industry. . . students are the consumers, and schools are the providers." Mr. Nader said that one problem was the students lack of general knowledge about the school they picked before they go there. Teachers "are not accountable to the consumers they serve the students." "Right now students have very little say. .. too much power is in the hands of the administrations."

Two methods of saving energy through the use of natural forces were discussed. One was the use of Tidal power. "Tidal power is a reality." There is a "great potential for Tidal power in northern Maine." Another method is wind power which is considered more possible. Mr. Nader added that if Exxon "owned the wind"

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There are now modern "mass transit systems.., which can be tailored to the individuals choice". This proposed personal mass transit system would tiave "little cars suspended," that would provide "complete privacy" while it "takes you to your destination."

The role of consumerism in thi' functions of the government was one dominant is.sue during this question period. Mr. Nader stated that one way Congressmen are influenced is by "the number of letters they get." If a Congressman receives a large number of letters about a proposed bill,* he's not going to push it.'' There are different "ways to write letters,' but you always "ask a question in the end.' Mr. Nader added that they liave "a very sizable amount of information that citizens can use" on the stands certain Congressmen have taken

on consumer bills. The best way to control the executive government is by controlling Congress.

Mr. Nader described Mr. Simon as "the slickest operator tliat has ever come out <>f the White House." He gives the truckers "uigher rates so they too can transfer high prices' to the consumer. â&#x20AC;˘'You can create a crisis by announcing it in the White House." Mr. Nader stated that if the White House announced that there was a shortage of straws, everybody would run to the store and buy straws, "Once the White House lends it's prestige,What's left of it," anything can happen, Mr. Nader added that "even though we criticize ti overnment. . . we can never give up on it,' "there la n<> other way to do it.' "You can inhance freedom in one direction by restricting it in another."

"I do not own a car," was the answer Mr, Nader gave to the perhaps most wondered about question.

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"We wish to thank the student Students - $2.50 who wrote the letter concerning the parking situation, said Colonel Carr regarding another letter to the editor in the same issue. "We hope that this might f 1 benefit these students who have been guilty of inconsiderate parking.'

The letter referred to blocked welcome parking spaces and entrances in the parking lot across from Curry and Frazier. Tickets are given to at students who park illegally, according to Colonel Carr, and every effort is made to locate the offending student. However, NATIONAL BANK cars can not be towed away, as the college does not own a wrecker.

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Consumer Symposium (Continued from Page 1) that in the case of the energy crisis, the Federal Government was being controlled by the oil industry.

Student Boredom Mr. Nader brought up the subject of student boredom ami gave ttiree rules to eliminate boredom.

The first rule is to allow the student to work on a subject in which he is interested. Secondly, the student should be allowed self-reliance and responsibility to get the project done. Finally, one must give the student a deadline. Education should challenge the student's values and intellect, according to Mr. Nader.

Students have developed, and are financing public interest research groups in several states.

Anyone who wishes more information on the subject may write to: Faith Keating, 133 C Street, Washington, D. C. Consumer Protection Agency Bill Mr. Nader also discussed the Consumer Protection Agency Bill, which is currently up before Congress. He requested that the audience write their Congressmen and Senators and get a copy of this bill and study it.

Opinions On Nader's Speech Longwood's reactions to Mr. Nader's speech varied. "1 think it was an extremely interesting presentation,' said Dr. Willett. " There were points, obviously, that 1 don't agree with, but I feel it is an important part of the academic process that we have people like this."

"I enjoyed him,' said Julie Williard, a Longwood student. 'I think tie made me more aware of situations. I think the college ought to have more speakers like him.'

Another Longwood student,Sue Sterne, said, "He made the twenty minutes' wait worthwhile. I agree with most of his issues.

The students should be made aware of many issues."

"He has a lot of good ideas, but I don't think he should put a lot of emphasis on the federal government; it should be on the individual and the state,' said Sue Warner, another student.

Cheryle Sims, a Madison College student, said, "It was very informative and very enjoyable."

Dr. James Helms, a professor of government and history, said, "Mr. Nader was provocative and stimulating, but deplorable in his misuse and omission of facts. I am glad Nader was presented.

He served to stimulate discussion. However, the program planners committed a serious error in not having a counterbalancing or corrective speaker on the same platform."

Mary Kay Ryan, Consumer Counselor on the President's Cost of Living Council, delivered the keynote speech on Wednesday, February 6* Her speech centered more around the role .uul actual work of consumerism

Wednesday, February 13, 1974

Varsity, J.V. Basketball Teams Win Over Eastern Mennonite Longwood's Varsity andJunior Varsity Basketball teams upped their records to 6 wins and 1 loss with victories over Eastern Mennonite College and Randolph Macon Women's College.

In the Varsity game played Saturday Longwood came out on top 03-48. First quarter was close with Longwood taking only a slight 11-10 lead. Second quarter Nanette Fisher scored 12 of her 26 points to boost Longwood to a 31-22 lead at the half. Longwood hit 50% (1224) from the floor and EMC was 48« (21-10).

Third quarter Longwood scored 10 as compared to EMC's 8.

Witti less than two mintues remaining in the game EMC came to within 3 points of tying Longwood as they scored 18 points but Longwood came up with the 53-48 victory. Second half Longwood connected (9-24) for 38% several anti-pollution acts.

"The main problem with consumerism is that it covers so many issues,' said Miss Ryan.

"It includes pollution standards, the environment, and every issue imaginable that involves the consumption function.

Miss Ryan emphasized that consumerism was not "antibusiness."

■ If anything, it's probably the most healthy thing for the free enterprise system,' she said.

The consumer's movement did not start with Nader, according to Miss Ryan. Instead, it goes back to the thirties. The National Consumers' League, which was concerned primarily with labor standards, was perhaps the first such organization.

"We are trying to change the system in an orderly fashion,' Miss Ryan said. "We are not necessarily picketing, although some consumer groups have done it."

"The question for you is, how do you get involved," Miss Ryan said at the conclusion of her speech. ' You might find that you're torn in a hundred different directions. I have one pet theory, and that is tliat there needs to be more specialization in consumerism.'

from the floor while EMC was (7-20) for 35%.

Nanette Fisher was the game's leading scorer with 26 points She was also leading rebounder with 15 while Anita Stowe had 10.

The Junior Varsity played Ferrum Junior College following the Varsity game - Longwood played a fine offensive game as they scored 69 points to Ferrum's 13. First half Longwood scored 15 and 12 points in the first and second quarters as they limited Ferrum to only 4 in the first quarter and 0 points in the second quarter. Third quarter LC scored 27 points as they again held Ferrum to only 4 points and at the end of the fourth quarter had their fifth win of the season.

Toni Harris and Carolyn Henshaw were leading scorers with

In the Varsity game Longwood's 3-1-1 defense limited RMWC to only 7 points in the quarter and 10 in the second quarter as they scored 24 points to give them a 24-17 lead at the half. Third quarter LC really got things together as they scored 20 points (9 FG) and 16 points in the fourth quarter as R-MWC had only 14 points and 6 points in the third and fourth quarter respectively.

Longwood was 29% (8-27) from the floor first half and (16-22) for 73% from the floor second half as compared to R-MWC (7-16) for 44% and (6-27) for

Radford, Lynchburg Loses To UNC

By CLARE BAXTER On Saturday, February 2 the Fencing Team, under the direction of Miss Sally Bush, assistant professor of Health and Physical Education, began their season with a four way meet against Radford, Madison, and UNC at Chapel Hill. The results were that Longwood, Chapel Hill and Madison all were 2-1 and Radford was 0-3.

In round I, Chapel Hill beat Radford 11-5, and Longwood ■ •"\s victorious over Madison li-5.

During Longwood's match with Madison, Brenda Jordan allowed only six hits in four bouts giving sound defeats to all four Madison fencers.

Susan Ferguson allowed seven hits delivering defeats to three of the four Madison fencers.

Robin Fekety allowed 11 hits and also delivered three defeats to Madison.

Debbie Hughes, in her first intercollegiate fencing competion lost 3-1 to Madison. The bout Debbie won went into overtime, Debbie winning 4-3 against one of Madison's seasoned com-

petitors.

Barbara Lester was Madison's star fencer in this match losing only the to Brenda Jordan 4-0.

Round II was a different story as UNC trounced Longwood 11-5.

Also, in round II Madison beat Radford 10-6.

The match between Chapel Hill and Longwood was too much for Longwood because of Chapel Hill's game of small compact blade actions aided by long reaches and well timed attacks.

The Chapel Hill match did show vital weak spots in Longwood's game and will assist the team in preparing for upcoming meets.

During Round III Madison came from behind Chapel Hill to win 11-5. Robin Fekety was victorious in all four bouts, with only six hits against her, to lead Longwood to victory over Radford 9-7. Brenda Jordan was also victorious winning three of her four bouts, receiving only five hits against her. Susan Ferguson broke even with two wins and two losses and received 11 hits.

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Thornhill, new fencers this year, both lost their two bouts, but fought hard gaining experience and knowledge for their future intercollegiate matches.

Monday the team practiced hard, learning from their mistakes, for their Tuesday and Friday matches.

Tuesday, February 5 Longwood's varsity was again victorious, this time by a narrow marginof 5-4 against Lynchburg, Susan Ferguson won all three of her bouts decisively and only had five hits against her. Robin Fekety lost two of the three bouts and Brenda Jordan, who had an off night, lost all three.

The J.V., however, lost 4-5 in close competition, having many of the bouts go into overtime.

Debbie Hughes won all three of her bouts with only four touches against her.

Miss Bush was satisfied with the outcome of the two meets, but she feels ''as the season goes on the team will become much stronger and also has a very good chance of taking the state meet again this year.''

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Nanette Fisher and Diane Minor were in double figures as they scored 19 and 15 points respectively. Nanette and Anita Stowe both had 9 rebounds.

The LC J.V. dominated the entire game against R-MWC limiting them to only 4 field goals in 4 quarters of play. The Baby Blues exhibited outstanding defense causing many turnovers and forcing R-MWC to take all outside shots By the half time Longwood has a 23-7 lead as they hit 9 of 23 attempts from the floor for 39%. Second half Longwood held R-MWC to only 13 points as they scored 26 and at the buzzer captured the 49-20 win.

Toni Harris, Carolyn Henshaw and Roxann Fox were leading scorers with 7 points apiece.

Carol Lewis was leading rebounder with 9.

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12 points and Roxann Fox had 10; Carol Lewis was leading rebounder with 10.

On Tuesday, Longwood traveled to Randolph-Macon Woman's College and brought home wins of 60-37 and 49-20.

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