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EDITOR IN-CHIEF Jeff Abernathy MANAGING EDITOR Vince Decker ARTS EDITOR Jerry Dagenhart SOCIAL BUTTERFLY Eric T. Houseknecht, Esq. SPORTS EDITOR Kelly Sickler PRODUCTION DESIGN Joyce Rollandini DESIGN CONSULTANT Sophia Paulette BUSINESS MANAGER Mike Harris ADVERTISING MANAGER Tony Crute Published weekly during the College year with the t»ce»tion ol Holiday! and eaeminationt periedt by the students of l ongwooa College, Farmville, Virginia Printed by The Farmville Herald Opinions eipressed are those ot the weekly Editorial Board and its columnists, and do not necessarily relied the views ot the student body or trie administration Letters to the Editor are welcomed They must be typed, tigned and sub mitfbd to the Editor by the Friday preceding publication date All letters are sobiect to editing

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As the Class of 1988 enters Longwood College, formal education in the United States is among the last of pathways leading from oppression to freedom, from ignorance to enlightenment. Education alone can offer solutions to the social problems which face our society and which threaten to tear it apart. Never before has formal education held such a precarious yet crucial role in society. Precarious because its base, students across the nation, appear not to desire any position of social responsibility. Crucial because they must assume such a position if our society is to rid itself of the threats against it. Our society must come to see higher education as a step in the process of maturity which teaches us not merely task performance but also social responsibility. The latter has become the most critical factor in education today.

As the rhetoric of world leaders sounds increasingly offensive and decreasingly defensive, as ignorance continues to progress prejudice, and as extreme materialism and greed are looked upon with favor, education has become our last line of defense. Only through education can poverty be checked. Only through education can the military threats to our globe be overcome. And only through education can our white dove finally "sleep in the sand". Education, then, is severely lacking when it encourages the individual to be concerned solely with personal needs. There are far more important social objectives.

This does not, however, place the total burden on faculty and student development staffs alone. It is their charge to encourage a sense of social consciousness. It is ours, as students, to accept and build this sense.

Two decades ago, feelings of social consciousness among students were gathering a force which would change a nation. In 1984, students have become lackadaisical in their concern for society. Personal needs have replaced the importance societal needs once held among students in this nation. Voter registration is down severely. In Connecticut, a group of students recently held a sit-down strike. Their demands? only one: that the dining hall serve Froot Loops for breakfast. Ah, vanity. Vanity born of ego.

This egotism seems common today among all of us

T^rll^lTI Vlllp -™- *-*•«*■ -H-i ■i-l-i.V According to our own Office of Public Affairs, Longwood has received a record number of applications for admission to the fall 1984 semester. The 2,711 applications received represent a 3.7 percent increase over last year's record-breaking total. As each new school year brings more applications and, inevitably, a larger enrollment, the student body sees a greater sampling of neophyte scholars from all over the country and even abroad. To what do we owe this deluge of worldwide requests for admission to Farmville's academic community? Looking far beyond the usual unwarranted

as students. In 1984, we are first concerned with ourselves: what major will turn the biggest profit for us as individuals, what activities will "look good" on a resume. Neither of these is in itself socially irresponsible, but they do reflect a turn inward in our principles. We have seemingly rejected the very ideals which gave students the most power they ever held: ideals of social responsibility and common cause. In the Vietnam years, colleges and universities were the pulse and conscience of a nation. Today, if anything, we are the appendix, of that same nation, undesired and unnecessary.

Such is the state of the student body of this and allto-many other colleges in the United States today. We accept social injustice and incomprehensible military spending without a word.

We see strong parallels between Central America and Southeast Asia, and, as the dove sails pensively over head, we stand shouting on the beach. When the generation to take power in the decades to come fails to voice its interest in society, it has voluntarily abandoned that very society. It has failed. This failure could easily become our own as students in today's society. If so, failure can be blamed on our complacency within the college environment. These fouryears of college can be so secure for us that we refuse to acknowledge any threat to that security; effectively locking our doors and closing our minds to all that happens around us.

Complacency, however, is far from the only alternative for students to choose. We are able to observe, evaluate, and participate in society from a different perspective as students than we will be able to ever again, perhaps a much clearer perspective.

Abandoning this opportunity, we are tied to a system already laid out for us. Utilizing it, the choices are all our own.

Ego may well motivate the student of 1984, perhaps much more so than it did the student of 1971. Yet they are much the same animal, and, in time, a sense of consciousness may return to students in the eighties. We must strive, however, to assure that it does not return too late.

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notions about the grandeur of studying at a small southern institution, I sense an incipient trend amongst the truly cosmopolitan, an educational •vogue for intellectual and social interaction with Farmville's unique population.

How, you may ask, does one go about meeting and mingling with this isolated social set whose company is currently in such great demand? The Farmvillite is a genuinely unique individual and traditional avenues of acquaintance may prove unsuccessful in gaining his friendship. Chances are the Farmvillite did not prep with

your brother, start a thoroughbred syndicate with your broker, or share a box with your parents for the summer orchestral season at Saratoga. He probably does not share your interest in preColumbian jewelry nor can he identify with your childhood passion for teasing the cook.

Thus I offer the following solution for befriending the Farmvillite: One must begin by loitering about the proper establishments and meeting grounds. The Farmville Shopping Center, a small conglomerate of retail proprietors, is the very backbone of the local

assemblage. One need not patronize these paltry shops in order to make the initial contact which is so vital to our purpose. Indeed, some of Farmville's most prominent residents can be seen propping themselves against a post in front of Safeway and remaining there for hours.

Rumor has it that many of these societal pillars have yet to venture off the curbs and into the provincial emporiums.

Having located the Farmvillite, one must now attempt to establish some sort of rapport. Farmvillites often (Continued on page4)

Tuesday, August 28, 1984

Your Turn A Welcome From Orientation Chairman Dear Freshmen and Transfers: Hello! As the Orientation Chairman of 1984,1 would like to welcome you to Longwood College. Some of you are scared of making new friends, some of you are homesick, and some of you are so happy to be here and away from home that you will convert those who aren't. The purpose of this orientation is to help you get better acquainted with the college and the way its student body works. I am a senior and a Math major (this semester). When I was a Freshman at Longwood I received so much caring and attention by my Orientation I-eader and the people here that it turned me loose — yes, I was shy no more. I began working on activities and specializing projects for the school, some of which required administration assistance. I did all this because of my interest in people and

eagerness to gain experience by having some responsibility. What I got back? The best friend I'll ever have. That alone to me is worth everything I have worked for at Longwood. I also gained experience in dealing with people and organizing new ideas, as well as adding to or improving old ones. What I am trying to say is that in less than four years I have set myself up for the outside world and I did it by myself. If you want to get something out of college life you're going to have to put something into it.

Longwood offers something for everyone. Don't complain about not liking it if you don't do something about it. I hope that all of you get involved in something, even if it's always the party next door — I would just like for you to be happy, and learn a few things while you're at it. God bless you.

Tom Gonzalez

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Places To Visit Forest, about 15 miles: U. S. 15 north to Sheppards; left on 636.

• Sayler's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park, about nine miles: U. S. 460 and 307 east and 617 north.

• The Falls, about 25 miles (a place to enjoy sunning, hiking, and playing in the falls): U. S. 460 east to Crewe and 49 south. Turn in at the top of the hill, go up enbankment and park in the field; or go across bridge to the boat landing, park and walk back.

• Appomattox Court House National Historical Park: U. S. 460 west about 30 miles; watch for sign on right.

There are numerous places to go in the Farmville area which are free to everyone. Some possibilities include: • Hampden Stables: U. S. 15 south of Worsham Market; right on 665; at fork bear right on 604; go one-half mile.

• Rose Bower Vineyard and Winery, about eight miles: U. S. 15 south to Worsham Market; right on 665; at fork bear right on 604; right on 686 for one and a half miles.

• Goodwin Lake and Prince Edward State Forest, about eight miles- U. S. 460 east and right on 636 or 696.

• Holiday Lake and Buckingham State

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importance of you staying informed, (read and listen), and using that information to state your opinion. You have the power to keep Longwood improving, I hope you do not waste that opportunity. There is a special way for you to get started now.

Petitions are being accepted for Freshman Class Officers and Honor Board members, (available in the Information Office). They are due Sunday, September 2, to room 123, South Cunningham. Elections are on Tuesday, September 4 (Be sure to vote!). Run for these positions, come to SGA meetings (Thursdays, 6:00 in the Honors Council room in Lankford), and stay informed on what's going on.

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Farmville (Continued from Page 2) display the jovial sense of camaraderie seen amongst those who frequent bus stops and subway stations in more metropolitan environments, and while the banter is often frivolous, the dialect can prove perplexing. The novice is well advised to spend several minutes carefully listening before making his play at entering a conversation. The Farmvillite exists in unparalleled stream of social consciousness and thus certain key phrases should be avoided such as: "I'll call you at noon. Will you be up?" and "In the end it's always the major stockholders who take the blame."

For the sake of simplicity, I'll offer here a much more immediate solution to the problem of establishing social contacts in Farmville. Buy the Farmvillite a luxurious gift.

Purchase for him a tastefully chosen item which is unavailable at the local marketplace. A box of Godiva chocolates, a Tiffany lamp, or an Italian sports car may be appropriate. The Farmvillite will appreciate your gesture.

He will like you for this, if not for an extended period of time, then at least long enough to chat.

Tuesday, August 28. 1984

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ALLEGEDLY RACIST ACTS AT AN AIR JAM CONCERT prompted an investigation at the U. of California-Santa Barbara.

The ad-hoc committee formed to examine the incident ultimately asked for apologies from the students involved^ and from the Associated Students, which sponsored the event. At issue were stereotypical imitators of black performers by white students. UCSB Chancellor Robert Huttenback also issued a statement calling for greater understanding of minority student issues.

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THE NEW DRINKING AGE LAW is receiving a decidedly mixed reaction on campus nationwide. Although administrators have long been involved in efforts to reduce irresponsible student drinking, many believe the new national drinking age of 21 will simply encourage more off-campus drinking and partying, rather than eliminating alcohol consumption among 18-, 19- and 20-year-olds. Also looming in the fall are potential discipline problems when administrators try to enforce the new laws in residence halls and at campuswide functions.

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What ARE You Doing Here, Anyway?

By BILL MOORE Have you ever stopped to think what you're doing in college?

Sure, you say — I'm taking a few classes, going to some parties, uh, you know, having a good time. Yes, but what are you doing here? Hey, it's not important; I've got to experience the present, the future will take care of itself.

the "real world." I'm not talking about specific job skills, either; those skills are almost always taught on-the-job and not before.

I'm talking about basic qualities that are necessary for most jobs — the ability to think, to raise questions about issues and problems, to communicate both

in written and oral form, to relate your years in college. to people. These are the qualities, Which brings me back to my believe it or not, that can be the original point — if you do not difference between getting or not think about what you're doing in getting the job you want, that can the present, then you are missing determine how satisfied you are an opportunity to fully benefit with your job and how long you from your college experience and stay there. And you can gain construct the resume you'll write these skills in a variety of ways in when you graduate. Fortunately

for you, Longwood is making a major effort to help you do that through the Goals Project you'U hear much more about later. The goals you'll be introduced to give you a clear idea about what your time here in college can be all about. Just in case somebody asks you, what are you doing here?

Would you say that? Perhaps not; but I see a lot of people who seem to be acting on those assumptions, and I'd like to explore an alternative: we shape the future by what we do in the present, and in clarifying our present we can improve our future. Let me explain.

A number of times I have talked to graduating seniors and heard the line, I haven't done much of anything, how can I write any kind of resume? They know that they took some classes, and yes, by golly, they will have a degree in whatever, but they are stumped when asked about their skills — what they've learned in four years of "higher education."

Most students are not accustomed to thinking in terms of building skills; it is much more common to only think of college as a place where KNOWLEDGE is driven-infused into your brain.

Certainly that element is there, and not to be denied. Yet through your experiences both in and out of class you are developing a set of skills which will prove useful in

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Wrestling Squad Strong Longwood should field its strongest wrestling squad in history in the upcoming season, says lancer Coach Steve Nelson.

Coach Nelson has guided the lancers to records of 9-9, 7-6-1 and 6-9, "Eight of last year's squad should be back and we have the best crop of recruits since I have been here."

Coach Nelson has national Qualifier Tim Fitzgerald at 150 pounds. Fitzgerald became the first Lancer Grappler to compete in a national championship when he placed in the top 12 in last year's NCAA

Division II National Tournament.

I^ongwood's MVP, he wound up with a 19-11-1 record at 118 pounds.

Senior Charles Campbell at 150 and sophomore Billy Howard at 167 are his top returning veterans. Top recruits include state champs Scott McGowan (126), Kenny Lewis (177), David Taylor (177-190) and Jesus Strauss (heavyweight). Also included are transfers Chris Viar (158) and MikeBlack(167). "This team will have the potential to win more matches than any squad in school history," says Nelson.

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LANCER SPORTS Longwood's record-setting baseball team, which finished 3211 in May, ranks among the leaders in NCAA Division II statistics in three team and three individual categories, according to figures released in the July 18 edition of The NCAA News.

Leading the Lancer statistical showing was senior Ail-American shortstop John Sullivan who ranked 18th in batting with a .424 average and 11th in runs-battedin with 51 in 42 games for an average of 1.21 per game.

Freshman designated hitter Jeff Mayone ranked seventh in RBI's with 52 in 38 games for an average of 1.37.

Rising senior Dennis Leftwich had the highest national ranking with a third place in stolen bases.

Leftwich stole 43 bases in 44 attempts for an average of 1.05 stolen bases per contest.

On a team basis the offensiveminded Lancers rated in batting average (6th) and scoring (3rd) as well as in fielding (13th in fielding percentage). Longwood had a team batting average of .352 while scoring 419 runs in 43 games (9.7 runs per game).

Coach Buddy Bolding's squad set a new school record in fielding percentage with a .956.

Longwood, which ended up third in the South Atlantic Regional Tournament in May, has an outstanding 85-30-1 record over the past three seasons under the direction of Coach Buddy Bolding. At least 15 of last season's 18 squad members should be back for the 1985 season next spring.

New prospects include shortstop Kelvin Davis, a key performer with State AAA champ Halifax County High School.

Davis, from Nathalie, Virginia, hit .454 for the State champs of Coach Frosty Owens. He's expected to move into the IiOngwood line-up at shortstop, filling the void left by the graduation of Ail-American John Sullivan.

Bolding lists pitchers Steve Ayres and Dale Weaver and outfielder Bill Conroy as his other too signees.

Ayres compiled a 10-2 record for Buckingham Co. High in 1984 and was named Seminole District Player of the Year. Weaver, at 64, 215, has more size than any pitcher in Longwood history. He notched a 4-2 mark for Lord Botetourt High School and possesses an excellent fastball.

Other incoming players with potential include: outfielder Tommy Belcher of Woodbridge High School, pitcher Mike Dye of Amelia Co. High School, pitcher Tony Beverly of Parry McClure

High School and infielder Mark Walsh of Lee Davis High School and brother of current Lancer Tommy Walsh.

Longwood, which has advanced to the NCAA Division II Playoffs two of the past three seasons, has had an 85-30-1 record over the past three seasons.

PORTLAND PICKS KERSEY . .

Former Longwood College basketball standout Jerome Kersey was chosen by the Portland Trailblazers in the

second round of the 1984 National Basketball Association Draft June 19 in New York.

The 46th player picked overall, Kersey was the second college player from Virginia to be drafted behind former Virginia star Othell Wilson, who was chosen 35th by the Golden State Warriors.

The first player in Longwood's eight-year men's basketball history to be drafted, Kersey was only the second Division II eager chosen.

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Well.ROTC can add a valuable dimension to your college education. A dimension of leadership and management training. And that'll make your degree worth more.

ROTC offers scholarship and financial opportunities, too.

Plus, the opportunity to graduate with a commission and begin your future as an officer.

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